Women's Issues Therapists in Upper West Side, New York, NY

As a licensed therapist, I have a great deal of insight into the physical, social, psychological and emotional factors related to personal growth. I have provided individual, family, and group psychotherapy with all age ranges for the duration of my career. It has always been my goal to help enrich the lives of those with whom I come in contact. I constantly ask myself "How can I best serve?" With an accepting, empathic, and nonjudgmental approach, I assist people with the integration of mind, body, and spirit. This helps create the equilibrium necessary to accomplish one's goals.

Welcome. I am so pleased you are curious about adding support to your life. What an important step to take in self-care. If you feel stuck and long for better health and more joy and fulfillment, then psychotherapy or life coaching may be right for you.

Good therapy can produce long lasting life changes. Although shifts in behavior and emotions can take time, even in the short term there can be immediate relief. I see the relationship between the patient and therapist as central to a positive outcome. Although we are all infinitely diverse and complex, collectively we seek to be understood. I listen with curiosity and empathy to understand each individual's unique experience. In treatment I create an atmosphere of trust where together we can identify your strengths, find practical solutions to problems and unfold underlying vulnerabilities that are obstacles to your experience of a rich and fulfilling life.

I am a warm caring psychotherapist with a direct approach with over 30 years of experience treating adults and adolescents. I empathize with how difficult it can be to speak with someone about very personal matters and I provide a caring and nurturing environment for patients. My specialties include eating problems, with an emphasis on binge eating, obesity, and anorexia. In addition depression and anxiety, grief counseling, women's issues , interpersonal relationships as well as transitions through divorce for individuals, parents and children.

Throughout life, we all face many challenges...Maybe it's a painful break-up, being passed over for a promotion, a recent health event, or a traumatic experience from the past that you can't let go. As a clinical psychologist for over 30 years, I have successfully helped my clients gain insight into themselves so that they can change behavior, reconnect to their resilience and make significant improvements in their lives and relationships.I work with individuals, couples and families. I tailor treatment to the client because everyone has their own life circumstances, set of strengths and weakness, and agenda for therapy.

Metabolizing trauma is at the core of what I do. As a body-centered psychotherapist, I believe utilizing the wisdom of body, the rich information present in emotions and the way your mind has learned to protect you to guide you toward resiliency. Being connected to your body, mind, and spirit, is will allow you to live a more full and vibrant life. I utilize an integrative approach that will fit your own unique experience.

The strains of living can feel overwhelming at times, and the pleasures of life and relationships difficult to access and sustain. We can find ourselves stuck in recurring patterns and fears that do not serve us well, feeling helpless in carving new pathways for emotional waters to flow. Finding the time and a place to attend to our inner longings is a step in acknowledging the need for a partner in this search. We become who we are through relationships, and learn more satisfying ways through new relationships.

You are stuck in a dark maze carrying the crushing pressure of the world to succeed on your chest. While everybody is at the finish line of the race, you are handcuffed to the beginning of the line. The isolation and loneliness feels like a void in the pit of your stomach that is never filled. The emotions are like waves in the ocean, when it comes, it drowns you, and when it's quiet, it's boxed up in a container ready to explode.

As a clinical psychologist, I meet my patients exactly where they are. We work together to bring about symptom relief from the issues that have led them to therapy; to change longstanding negative patterns which continue to get in the way. The goal is to create and sustain a happier, meaningful and more fulfilling life. I have worked in many NYC hospitals including Mt. Sinai and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, as well as a fellowship at the William Alanson White Institute. Using an eclectic approach, I practice cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal and psychoanalytic techniques to tailor treatment to each individual's needs.

You deserve a life full of enjoyment and vitality. But sometimes we get stuck in patterns that may feel impossible to break. If you feel discouraged, anxious, and unsure what to do, you are not alone. There is no shame in taking the courageous first step and asking for help. As a part of the team at Rose Hill Psychological Services, I am dedicated to creating a safe space that encourages the exploration of your challenges and growth. Together, we can create long-lasting healing and change.

"What is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?" asked the poet, Mary Oliver. I've been thinking about this every day since the first time I read it. It's some question, isn't it? Sometimes it inspires me. Sometimes it frightens me. Since it always challenges me, I've rooted my practice philosophy in it. It's kind of like the adult version of “what do you want to be when you grow up”? How in the world do we answer that?

You haven't felt good for awhile now, something's not quite right. People around you think you're a rock star but inside you feel like a complete impostor. The negative self-talk has gotten so loud inside of your head that you are mentally and physically exhausted. Putting on a happy face for others while inside your head feels like it is about to explode. You wish you could make changes but you are not sure how. Somewhere along the line, you lost your joy and you have lost your voice, you have lost yourself. You are not happy in your relationships. You are afraid to speak your truth. You are aching to feel good again.

Life is full of the greatest gifts and the greatest challenges, with many changing seasons. I have had the privilege of working with those in need through individual and couples therapy for many years. My experience in mental health private practice, in/out-patient services, school settings, and chemical dependency allows me the confidence to support individuals during challenging times. I am currently specializing in Christian Counseling.

Transitions are triggers, and when you are in the midst of a major life transition, it is easy to lose yourself when so much is going on around you. How do you cope when others are asking for so much from you? How can you make space for your own needs when you might not even be sure what they are? Even small tasks can feel burdensome if you are struggling to find a sense of inner peace.

Are you, by choice or circumstances, facing changes in your career, work-life balance, relationship, health, identity, or mortality? During the course of my career, I have had the privilege of working with individuals throughout the lifespan, offering assistance in navigating the inevitable changes that come during periods of transition. As a seasoned licensed clinical psychologist, I offer compassion, experience and expertise, fueled by a deep desire to support and facilitate my clients throughout their journeys.

I am a clinical psychologist and have extensive experience working in clinic and hospital settings, as well as in private practice. I am affiliated with Columbia University Medical Center where I completed my training and continue to work and supervise. I offer a safe and secure place where you can work through your problems and address the issues that undermine your ability to move forward in life. Depression, anxiety, trauma, difficulty with relationships, both personal and professional. I have an extensive referral network and am able to refer patients for specialized treatment of issues that arise, e.g., psychopharmacology, substance abuse, chronic pain.

I work collaboratively with my clients to create a safe and supportive environment where they are able to explore their most immediate concerns. I specialize in helping people who are experiencing depression, anxiety, self-esteem, stress management, relationship and interpersonal issues at home and work, parenting, separation, and divorce. I work with those dealing with career changes and entrepreneurial challenges. My goal is to help people feel less alone and overwhelmed with life, to find their inner resources and strengths so they can heal, grow and thrive.