Somatic Therapists in Upper West Side, New York, NY

Hey there! I'm Kit! I'm a decades plus, experienced Psychotherapist, turned Alignment Coach, who is committed to guiding others along their path to healing & transformation. I'm passionate about all things growth & wholistic health, helping clients take an honest inventory of ALL areas in their Life where they may be out of alignment with how they want to FEEL! ...in their Mind, Body, & Spirit! I believe that when we better understand ourselves & our patterns, we can make more healthy, loving, conscious choices. Learning to embrace & express ALL of our imperfect authentic humanness with compassion is truly liberating!

As a therapist I am privileged to help. I provide a space where clients can rediscover or develop authentic selves and deepen emotional connections with others. I enable clients to recognize how thoughts, beliefs and values affect relationships and to consider new ways of being in the world; to develop healthier adaptive strategies when facing problems, and to work through past and present trauma, grief, and losses.Psychotherapy does not have to be painful - it can be a safe, creative, and playful process of strengthening one's health and well-being.

Therapy is helpful when something in your life challenges your ability to live deeply and fully. In our work together we address what is in your way. It might be anxiety, depression, interpersonal issues, chronic stress, illness, trauma or something else unique to your history. Life presents many challenges, and finding the right support when you need it can make a huge difference. Everyone has the capacity to live with more clarity, connectedness and joy, and it's my pleasure to assist in enabling that.

I'm dedicated to helping you re-discover and re-connect to your true sense of self, so you can flourish personally, socially, professionally and financially. I now offer a holistic modality: Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) for individual adults and couples. KAP provides a powerful pathway to healing from trauma, depression, anxiety, and many life challenges, blockages, financial and interpersonal struggles. I approach KAP with emphasis on integrating your medicine experience into your daily life creating a fundamental and sustainable change. Safety and ethnics are my core values. Trained by Fluence for Harm Reduction.

I approach therapy with curiosity, connection, insight, acceptance, compassion, and a splash of humor. I aim to create an environment where you can feel safe to explore, discover and embrace your truest and best self. I believe an essential task of therapy is to foster reflection in order to develop self-awareness, leading to a greater ability to adaptively and effectively navigate life. I primarily practice therapy through a relational and attachment-based psychodynamic lens. I believe that the relationship dynamics you have with yourself and with others are the primary factors in both emotional well-being and emotional distress.

Hope, resilience, renewal, expansion. We all have a fundamental need, and the innate capacity to heal, grow and flourish. It is a sign of your strength and striving for health that you are seeking support from a professional. With a safe, affirming therapeutic relationship as our base we can harness the power of your strengths to transform what may be blocking you from living your full potential.

Your mental health care is important because YOU are important. I want you to feel safe to bring your whole self to therapy, and to feel nurtured in the process. Encouraging authenticity, inclusivity, and humor, we will collaborate to establish a foundation of trust and increased awareness. Utilizing psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, somatic and mindfulness techniques to customize treatment to meet your needs. I know that connecting with a therapist can be a challenge, and I welcome a conversation to explore if working together feels like a good fit.

I am the Founder and Chief Clinical Officer of Kratsios Psychotherapy, a fast-growing, premier provider of evidence-informed treatment for PTSD and Developmental Trauma. Our mission is to heal the psychological and neurological processes that interfere with our patients’ capacity to live their best lives. We offer an integrative approach to treatment anchored in polyvagal theory, matching therapeutic interventions to the ways in which trauma is manifesting in our patients’ lives. We collaboratively create treatment plans to align with our patients' goals and revisit these to integrate new information and assess for progress.

I am a body oriented Clinical Social worker (Fordham University) also psychoanalytically trained (Institute for the Psychanalytic Study of Subjectivity, NYC.) Trained originally in a body-mind therapy (Rubenfeld Synergy) I have gone on to work with somatically oriented therapies such as EMDR and AEDP. I have also incorporated mindfulness awareness training into my work. I am a Certified AEDP therapist, and continue my experiential training in Intensive Short Term Dynamic Therapy. Please feel free to ask me more about any of the above.

Regardless of what you are dealing with, I believe in the potential to harness your inner resources to heal and grow. Connecting deeply with the right therapist can help you get to where you want to be. When you become more aware of what is going on consciously and unconsciously in your mind and body, you can be more effectual, less anxious and/or depressed, and have more energy and joy in your life. As I get to know you and we create a safe and meaningful relationship, we can make fundamental changes that will have a lasting effect.

Struggling with relationship conflicts? Longing to repair hurt or betrayal? An adoptive, step or remarried family member struggling with loss or loyalty conflicts, or not sure where you belong? My specialty is helping individuals, couples and families to recover and discover pathways to understanding and loving, emotionally-attuned communication. I work to mobilize the healing power of relationships (including the therapeutic one) with an ear to strengths, resources, & your transformative potential. My skills include AEDP (certified), EMDR, Somatic Experiencing (modes of working with trauma), relaxation/visualization.

I am a New York State Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) trained in Gestalt and body psychotherapy. Believing that the body holds the wisdom to heal itself, my practice combines talk therapy with various forms of energy work to facilitate awareness around malfunctioning energy patterns both in the body and in the mind. I am certified in Gestalt Therapy, Integral Somatic Psychotherapy (a master training in body psychotherapy), Biodynamic Cranial Sacral Therapy and yoga. My work integrates body, mind, and Spirit reconnecting disenfranchised parts with the whole so individuals can live fuller more authentic lives.

I am a gestalt therapist with 39+ years of experience working with most cultures, religions, issues, and diagnoses. My clientele varies from blue-collar to artists to professionals. I also do corporate work, teach, train, supervise, lead workshops, and retreats, and am a therapist's therapist. I especially like working with traumas, old and new, addictions, creativity, somatic symptoms, and dreams. Strengths: I am creative, insightful, intuitive, empathic, motivated, and accepting; with excellent humor and timing. I have knowledge of psychotropic medications, homeopathy, spiritual practices. I continue to learn, grow, work on myself.

Imagine feeling less shame and more connected to those around you. Imagine having more space from your inner critic/judge while having more patience and compassion for yourself and others. Imagine moving from perceptions of “not good enough” to feeling more "whole". Feeling less confused and more confident and clear about yourself and important life goals/decisions. Imagine unburdening from past traumas that still negatively impact your life and present relationships, shifting from helplessness to empowerment and healing from painful past hurts and moving forward with more connection, clarity, love, compassion and safety.

"Soul loss" is what we go through when our early wounds and traumas tie up our energy for living freely and joyfully. I can help you retrieve your lost energy and rewire old patterns, so you can more fully embody who you were meant to be. Pain is often an invitation to learn more about our feelings so we can evolve and expand. I use a mind-body approach ( somatic experiencing/ gestalt) with a relational lens (psychodynamic/ Jungian) and energy healing. If you feel stuck after years of talk therapy, I can help. I see children, adolescents, adults, couples & families and I practice online in Manhattan, New Jersey and California.

I would like to offer my help to anyone who struggles with the current global situation. Right now many of us are struggling with increased stress and anxiety, as well as heavy emotions that might be coming up from unprocessed experiences from the past. Understanding the ways our nervous system and body handle stress and trauma can be very helpful in finding our way through the storm.

I am a compassionate and engaging therapist with 30+ years of experience integrating psychodynamic and body-based modalities. The therapeutic relationship and the sacred, generative space that is shared, physically or virtually, can facilitate profound growth and transformation. My practice is comprised of adolescents, young adults, and adults in Individual, Family, and Group Therapy. I often work with trauma and abuse, attachment and relational issues, anxiety disorders, depression, pain and chronic illness, learning disabilities, and various somatic issues and health concerns.

I primarily work with those who may be experiencing the impacts of trauma, life transitions, interpersonal difficulties, and anxiety. I also often work with other therapists experiencing burnout or compassion fatigue. I take a thorough look at my client's environment, background and experiences from a young age to present day. I consider the therapeutic relationship to be the highest indicator of progress in therapy. Without a strong rapport between therapist and client, safety doesn't exist. I take a holistic approach with each of my clients, tailoring treatment to their unique needs.

My goal as a therapist is to create an affirming and welcoming space for every client to feel heard and understood. Whether you are dealing with LGBTQIA+ related issues, anxiety, depression, self-doubt, boundary setting, spirituality, or working on restoring your relationship with yourself, I'm here to support you. My approach to therapy centers around honoring and exploring your personal story, and embracing your authentic self. With doctoral-level training, I offer integrative approaches, including somatic , cognitive-behavioral (CBT), emotion-focused, and psychodynamic therapy, to meet your personalized needs.