Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in New York, NY

I am passionate about relationship dynamics, sexuality, sexual orientation, gender identity, communication and intimacy with a focus on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. I counsel individuals, couples and moresomes on creative relationship structures such as consensual non-monogamy. I also work extensively with mood related challenges, including anxiety, depression and OCD, as well as career transitions. As a member of the polyamorous, LGBTQ, and burner communities, I share my extensive personal and professional experience with clients.

My specialty is working with young people on the cusp of adulthood who are on a journey of self discovery. They might be getting clear on their gender or sexuality or rebuilding a relationship with their body When you’ve been repressing a part of your identity, you may feel like you’re just going through the motions or unclear on what you want. My work is centered on bringing those parts of yourself to the surface so you can feel comfortable in your own skin. As you grow into yourself, my vision for you to reach a place of self acceptance both inside and out.

My practice, grounded in compassion and acceptance , provides a safe space for growth and healing. I have worked in diverse settings across the world and embrace diversity in its many forms. Having completed training in a multitude of best-practice interventions for individuals, couples, and adolescents; I tailor psychotherapy to best match unique life histories and therapy goals. For almost a decade, I worked as a programming director of adolescent suicide prevention and response. I have finished two specialized research fellowships in global mental health at Yale University and Columbia University.

Welcome! My name is Constance J. Rose and I am a Clinical Psychologist. I earned my Ph.D. from Palo Alto University in Northern California and my Master’s degree from Teachers College, Columbia University in New York City. With background training in outpatient, inpatient, and community mental health settings, I proudly served culturally diverse individuals, couples, and families who experienced serious mental illness, race-based stress, intergenerational trauma, domestic/intimate partner violence, and acculturation challenges.

Dr. Reed Maxwell earned his Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Binghamton University (May 2017) and completed his doctoral internship at University of Rochester Medical Center. He uses a variety of evidence-based techniques to treat problems in work, love, and life. Dr. Maxwell is experienced in cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy, and third wave therapies (e.g., acceptance and commitment therapy). Dr. Maxwell is available for Telepsych and skype.

My passion for therapy stems from my belief that it’s powerful and healing to have a space to be heard and supported while addressing challenges and achieving goals. I work with adults of all ages and walks of life who want to live a happier and more satisfying and productive life. Many of my clients are navigating life transitions, trying to understand their career and relationship goals, learning how best to respond to daily stress, anxiety, and challenges, and striving to improve their relationships, mental health, emotions, and self-esteem. Together, we will clarify your goals and develop insight, skills, and self-compassion.

My diverse background has allowed me to help individuals around the world to reach their personal goals and guide them, step-by-step, to achieve higher levels of success. I am a psychotherapist specialized in helping those struggling with daily stressors, depression/anxiety, relationship difficulties, chronic pain, and problems associated (e.g. career, college) eating issues, substance abuse, as well as suicidal and non-suicidal self-injurious behaviors. I have particular expertise in working with individuals from a multicultural perspective, including but not limited to, LGBT populations and providing psychotherapy in Spanish"

Psychological health is much more than the absence of problems and mental illness. Even when things seem to be going well we may still feel that there is something missing and that our lives lack the happiness, purpose, and vitality that we desire. My approach begins with the identification of your values. This becomes the foundation of our work together. We then explore thoughts and feelings that get in the way of living a more meaningful and satisfying life and replace them with strategies that are more values consistent and effective in the pursuit of a more satisfying life.

My professional experience comes from working with youth who are victims of sexual + physical abuse, and/or witnesses to domestic violence in the home, as well as adults who are survivors of childhood sexual abuse. sexual violence, and/or domestic violence. I am also a trained doula. I understand therapy can be a confusing and sometimes uncomfortable process. I hope to provide accessible space to process and heal from trauma; allowing you to utilize strengths and practice radical self- acceptance , while also honoring the identities and experiences you hold.

As your psychologist, my job is to help you live the life you want to live -- fully and completely. My area of expertise is in the treatment of Anxiety Disorders and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Having anxiety keeps you from doing the things you want to do in life. I treat all types of anxiety (such as rumination, worry, general anxiety, phobias, panic disorder, health anxiety, and social anxiety). I practice Third Wave Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, including Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and ACT . Treatment is generally brief. I also have extensive training and experience in working with couples and families.

Are you feeling drained, exhausted and tired of the anxious spiral? Do you have people in your life who don’t fully understand you? Have you been wanting an improved sense of self and healthier relationships? On the days life hurts a little more, know that you don’t have to suffer in silence nor do you have to struggle on your own. I am here to help you work through life’s challenges. I provide a non-judgmental, collaborative approach to help you understand your behaviors and the reason you are seeking treatment at this time.

Have you felt set back in becoming the most authentic version of yourself? Maybe you’re feeling set back by unrealistic societal standards or stuck in unwanted behavioral patterns that you can’t seem to shake? I am passionate about working with adolescents and adults who are navigating issues with, but not limited to, anxiety, body image, disordered eating behaviors, athletic pressures, depression, ADD/ADHD, body focused repetitive behaviors, self esteem and more. I offer a warm, non-judgmental space for us to work together and explore how your life experiences may have led you to feel unable to reach your full potential.

Throughout our lives, we carry within us the voices, the gaze, acceptance or disapproval, the expectations, and the praise or criticism of those who have raised us and occupied our lives. Therapy can help us discover and clarify these powerful experiences and grow in our understanding of how they motivate us, giving us freedom to make more authentic decisions in our daily lives. I view therapy as an opportunity to heal, receive support, solve problems, improve relationships, and escape problems and patterns that seem to reappear over time.

Most of us, at some point in our lives, feel stuck or face problems that feel overwhelming. Whether you are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, relationships, school/career, loss or health issues, I will work to ease you through this difficult period. Learning to live more fully and take better care of ourselves should be positive, fulfilling and empowering. Using your strengths, my aim is to help you build a healthier, more satisfying life. This may involve changing thoughts, habits and emotional patterns that no longer serve you, while cultivating self-compassion and acceptance for those things you cannot change.

What do you want out of life? What is it that fuels you and provides you with joy? When struggling with depression or self-criticism, a life of meaning can seem out of reach. We are disconnected from that which we truly want and desire. It becomes hard to find motivation and even harder to remain motivated. Fear, doubt, and dread can overwhelm our sense of self. Even if we have some idea of what we want, we feel stymied from moving forward and creating a fuller and richer life for ourselves. If you are feeling stuck, I want to help you connect and reclaim your passion for life.

I am committed to being your strongest advocate. I believe in your unlimited capacity to grow and change, and my passion is to help you improve your quality of life. Together, we will find solutions and create long-term changes. I specialize in working with adolescents and adults who are seeking support for depression, anxiety, college adjustment, life transitions, sexuality/identity, stress management, relationship difficulties, and trauma.

We all experience difficult times in our lives. Many of us struggle to form and maintain healthy relationships with our partners/friends/family, or struggle to manage stress/burnout, or know how to navigate life stage transitions (parenthood, breakups/divorce, retirement, illness, etc). Whether you want to strengthen your self-worth/confidence, improve communication or intimacy in relationships, slow down reactivity, or stop repeating self destructive cycles, therapy is a space to gain insight and skills to help break patterns that hinder your life satisfaction. Therapy offers you possibility to create the change you are looking for