Parenting Therapists in Upper West Side, New York, NY

I believe children and parents can have a happy time together. All children as they grow and all parents as they go through parenting encounter kinks in their development. I like to help children and adolescents learn to listen to and express their feelings directly and to help parents learn how to listen and communicate better with their children. With over 25 years of experience working individually with children and parents, in play group therapy and in parenting groups, I know how to use the strengths of each, child and parent , to promote better understanding of themselves and each other.

I know that psychotherapy can help you to feel free and more open to life's opportunities. We can explore your problems and work towards helping you feel more fulfilled. My specialties are relationship concerns, anxiety, depression, parenting issues, work place gratification and addictions and I have extensive experience with couple’s therapy. My focus is on your efforts to move forward. I offer insight oriented feedback and believe in the power of therapy to help growth.

As a psychoanalyst and psychotherapist, in clinical practice for 35+ years, I deal with issues of depression, anxiety, relationship and social life problems, aging, creative blocks, marital conflicts, parenting , divorce, child and school problems, loss, adoption, spousal and/or family member's dementia, etc... My practice includes adults of all ages -- from the young to the elderly. My clinical experience includes people from varying backgrounds and fields -- including the creative arts, law, media, education adults of all ages either in transition, or returning to school, as well as those who are stay-at-home mothers or fathers.

If you are worried about your child, I may be able to help. I work with children who are struggling with emotional and social difficulties that make every day challenges harder and interfere with feeling confident and secure. Separation issues, fears, relatedness issues, and parent -child issues are frequent motivations for parents to seek my services. I also offer ongoing parent guidance and 3 session consults on children who are presenting with symptoms that are difficult for parents and teachers to sort out.

I am a warm, supportive therapist providing person-centered, goal-focused sessions. Together we create a safe, collaborative space to explore authentic feelings, emphasize strengths, and identify effective strategies to enhance your well-being. There's no one size fits all manual for how to navigate life. We build a toolbox to equip you for yours whether there be a recent event, life transition or persistent stressor.

Deciding to begin therapy can be a difficult decision requiring courage and strength. I commend you on taking the first step toward feeling better, self-enlightenment, more satisfying relationships (with ourselves, other adults, or children) and personal growth. Whether you are feeling stuck in life or unsure of the next step, facing conflict or unhappiness within a relationship, experiencing feelings of depression, loneliness, or anxiety, struggling to cope with a past or recent trauma or a painful personal history, therapy can be a rewarding and transformative experience that can help you heal and reclaim control of your life.

Stress can be isolating, but you don't have to handle it alone. We can work together to improve your relationships, emotional life, and career. I offer warm, compassionate therapy and coaching for individuals, couples, and families, specializing in couple communication and young-adult, mid-life, and intergenerational issues. I will help you cope with emotional distress or work demands, offering practical, research-based guidance suited to your unique needs and strengths. I lend support across the life span, from early career and dating issues, to empowering young parents and supporting empty-nesters considering their next act.

Do you feel sad, lonely or overwhelmed much of the time? Are you struggling with relationship or parenting issues? Mustering the courage and faith to get help is not easy, but may be one of the most important steps you will ever take toward changing your life and beginning to feel better. I work with adults, adolescents, couples and parents to help them get in touch with difficult feelings and learn how to manage them, work through internal conflicts to communicate more effectively and improve relationships, and to change negative patterns of behavior to feel more empowered and enhance self-esteem.

My treatment of children, adolescents and family members reflects over twenty years of experience serving in residential treatment centers, an expertise in the area of Forensic Social Work, working in congregate community programs, and effective management of Preventive Programs. I am licensed to practice as a Clinical Social Worker in New York State and possess a Post Graduate Certificate in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy. My professional service also reflect an eclectic mix of my West Indian heritage, US education and training, and strong family ties.

I am a psychotherapist with extensive experience working with individuals seeking treatment for relationship and parenting difficulties. In addition, I work with adults struggling with depression, anxiety, and stressful life events. Counseling and psychotherapy is offered using treatment approaches that vary depending on the person's needs. Therapy is provided in a safe and supportive environment and a collaborative relationship is considered an important element to our work.

www.kellynadel.com

I specialize in working with teens, young adults, and parents struggling with self-esteem, relationships, mood and anxiety issues. Through a collaborative approach, my focus is on building a trusting relationship between us to help you identify and reach your goals. I use my training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Parent -Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), and Parent Management Training (PMT) to teach concrete skills proven to help a variety of personal and familial challenges with the ultimate goal of finding validation and support as well as improved changes in your life.

I am a couples and family therapist who offers collaborative partnership based in curiosity, respect, and empathy. I believe in empowering, honoring, and celebrating your authentic self. With my guidance we will explore the intersecting layers of your identity to understand how to make positive, healthy changes that will allow you to achieve your goals. My clients often begin therapy as they need support managing mood symptoms/disorders (anxiety, depression), attention difficulties, gender/sexuality concerns, family dynamics, life transitions and events, marital and premarital conflict, trauma, peer relationships, and school issues.

I like to work collaboratively with clients of all ages to help with the following: success at work or school, cultivating satisfying relationships, stress reduction, stress management, fostering a hopeful and optimistic attitude, reducing depression and anxiety, and fostering a healthy relationship with one's body. Together, we will explore what gets in the way of maximizing your potential for success and happiness and come up with strategies to help you to feel better.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist in NY state with a passion for encouraging personal growth and psychological health. I am experienced in working with adults, children, adolescents, and parents. I take a whole-person approach to treatment, which creates an integration of the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of the human condition. This focus on the many factors that effect a person creates connection, understanding, and an intervention that is tailored to the individual. As a clinician I focus on balance, which includes validation and understanding while also encouraging change and growth.

Life's challenges are inevitable. Asking for help is your strength. Welcome to my practice! I am a licensed psychologist trained to work with children, teens, parents and adults. Healing starts with feeling connected. My warmth and easy going calm, create an atmosphere of comfort and openness. While encouraging self awareness, I respect and value the practical issues of life and incorporate them in my work. Listening, interacting, being supportive and solution oriented, characterize my style. I believe that people can strive toward increased fulfillment and happiness. Feeling listened to, validated and understood are essential ingredients for change and of course a little humor helps!