AEDP Therapists in New York, NY
I'm trained in Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy ( AEDP), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS).
Harvest Your Strengths is designed to help you feel better, grow stronger and wiser, discover what makes you happy and strengthen your relationships. We access your deep innate strengths to help you heal, grow and thrive so you can live your life more fully and freely.
Having a hard time with anxiety, stress, overwhelm, burnout, depression, loss, dissatisfaction or going through a difficult life transition or change? I help guide you through it. Confused about your goals, desires and priorities? I help you gain clarity. I also work with couples seeking to strengthen their bond and deepen their relationship.
I'm trained in Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy ( AEDP), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS).
Harvest Your Strengths is designed to help you feel better, grow stronger and wiser, discover what makes you happy and strengthen your relationships. We access your deep innate strengths to help you heal, grow and thrive so you can live your life more fully and freely.
Having a hard time with anxiety, stress, overwhelm, burnout, depression, loss, dissatisfaction or going through a difficult life transition or change? I help guide you through it. Confused about your goals, desires and priorities? I help you gain clarity. I also work with couples seeking to strengthen their bond and deepen their relationship.
I have advanced training in AEDP ( Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy).
I work with adults of all ages dealing with depression, anxiety, relationship stresses, feeling "stuck," identity issues, sexuality, major life-transitions, negative patterns, and grief/loss. I also draw on my corporate/legal background to help with job/career stresses and goals -- executives and professionals find my prior experience as an attorney to be quite helpful. I bring a spirit of creativity to our work, and encourage curiosity and humor whenever possible.
I have advanced training in AEDP ( Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy).
I work with adults of all ages dealing with depression, anxiety, relationship stresses, feeling "stuck," identity issues, sexuality, major life-transitions, negative patterns, and grief/loss. I also draw on my corporate/legal background to help with job/career stresses and goals -- executives and professionals find my prior experience as an attorney to be quite helpful. I bring a spirit of creativity to our work, and encourage curiosity and humor whenever possible.
I draw primarily from AEDP and EMDR.
Are you wrestling with anxiety, unresolved trauma, or questions around your sexual or gender identity? Maybe you’re trying to show up differently in complex relationships, feeling uncertain about your experiences with sex and intimacy, or weighed down by self-doubt. You might be re-examining your relationship to substances. You’re looking for a safe, affirming person with whom to explore your story, understand yourself more deeply, and make lasting change. Together, we can work toward living more confidently, building meaningful connections, and creating a life that feels genuinely fulfilling.
I draw primarily from AEDP and EMDR.
Are you wrestling with anxiety, unresolved trauma, or questions around your sexual or gender identity? Maybe you’re trying to show up differently in complex relationships, feeling uncertain about your experiences with sex and intimacy, or weighed down by self-doubt. You might be re-examining your relationship to substances. You’re looking for a safe, affirming person with whom to explore your story, understand yourself more deeply, and make lasting change. Together, we can work toward living more confidently, building meaningful connections, and creating a life that feels genuinely fulfilling.
I am trained in AEDP, Core Self Reclamation Therapy/Fierce Love with a psychodynamic/relational background which I believe paves the way for long term personal growth, success and healing.
My experience with weight loss surgery, and long term weight loss maintenance, is one of my areas of expertise. I understand the courage it takes to consider, and undergo, WLS but it is a tool for weight loss and not a cure! Psychotherapy in tandem with behavioral therapy can help you achieve your long term weight loss goals.
I am trained in AEDP, Core Self Reclamation Therapy/Fierce Love with a psychodynamic/relational background which I believe paves the way for long term personal growth, success and healing.
My experience with weight loss surgery, and long term weight loss maintenance, is one of my areas of expertise. I understand the courage it takes to consider, and undergo, WLS but it is a tool for weight loss and not a cure! Psychotherapy in tandem with behavioral therapy can help you achieve your long term weight loss goals.
Second, I draw from various evidenced-based theories ranging from psychodynamic, AEDP, cognitive behavioral (CBT), dialectical behavioral (DBT) and mindfulness modalities, to name a few.
My experience and interests working with clients include anxiety, self-doubt, procrastination, negative intrusive thoughts, life transitions and various types of relationship difficulties. Having lived in Hong Kong and England, I am bilingual, and especially sensitive to cultural issues. Further, I trained in some of the most challenging environments in NYC, including Bellevue Hospital Ctr. Additionally, I am involved in research activities and have papers published in J of Clinical Psychology, APA Handbook of the Psychology of Women. My research commitment is to advocating against and dispelling mental health stigma.
Second, I draw from various evidenced-based theories ranging from psychodynamic, AEDP, cognitive behavioral (CBT), dialectical behavioral (DBT) and mindfulness modalities, to name a few.
My experience and interests working with clients include anxiety, self-doubt, procrastination, negative intrusive thoughts, life transitions and various types of relationship difficulties. Having lived in Hong Kong and England, I am bilingual, and especially sensitive to cultural issues. Further, I trained in some of the most challenging environments in NYC, including Bellevue Hospital Ctr. Additionally, I am involved in research activities and have papers published in J of Clinical Psychology, APA Handbook of the Psychology of Women. My research commitment is to advocating against and dispelling mental health stigma.
My style is also informed by AEDP, the Gottman Method, DBT, CBT, Narrative Therapy, cultural somatics, mindfulness, restorative circles, and Hatha yoga.
Poet Rupi Kaur wrote: “What we lived through is living in us,” and indeed, our bodies, hearts, and minds hold the cumulative impact of being human. This makes having a treasure chest of affirming strategies to process and digest the residual build up of life’s hurts, anxieties, and disappointments invaluable. This is where my work begins. I support individuals, couples, and groups with richly diverse identities and life experiences by fostering compassionate conditions for cultivating inner and outer resources that heal and empower. My approach centers: (1) compassionate curiosity about
My style is also informed by AEDP, the Gottman Method, DBT, CBT, Narrative Therapy, cultural somatics, mindfulness, restorative circles, and Hatha yoga.
Poet Rupi Kaur wrote: “What we lived through is living in us,” and indeed, our bodies, hearts, and minds hold the cumulative impact of being human. This makes having a treasure chest of affirming strategies to process and digest the residual build up of life’s hurts, anxieties, and disappointments invaluable. This is where my work begins. I support individuals, couples, and groups with richly diverse identities and life experiences by fostering compassionate conditions for cultivating inner and outer resources that heal and empower. My approach centers: (1) compassionate curiosity about
She is also a Certified Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy therapist.
AEDP includes a focus on attachment, emotion, neuroscience, and transformance. My work is guided by an experiential and gentle approach that combines elements of relational, psychodynamic and parts psychology models with a focus on establishing mindfulness to support increased self-awareness and individual growth. The goal is transformation.
She is also a Certified Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy therapist.
AEDP includes a focus on attachment, emotion, neuroscience, and transformance. My work is guided by an experiential and gentle approach that combines elements of relational, psychodynamic and parts psychology models with a focus on establishing mindfulness to support increased self-awareness and individual growth. The goal is transformation.
I particularly enjoy using Mindfulness, Cognitive, Behavioral and Narrative methods, but I also have found good success using AEDP and DBT methods.
Speaking with a new therapist can feel awkward and scary. We will work at your pace. You want freedom from your emotional pain: worries, anxiety, anger, depression, insomnia, relationship conflict or traumatic memories may lead to escape or dependence upon food, substances, experiences and relationships for relief? Thankfully, we can all learn to find a dependable source of peace in our minds and hearts. I can help you get there. I have been a therapist since 1998. Your life can improve as a result of our work together.
I particularly enjoy using Mindfulness, Cognitive, Behavioral and Narrative methods, but I also have found good success using AEDP and DBT methods.
Speaking with a new therapist can feel awkward and scary. We will work at your pace. You want freedom from your emotional pain: worries, anxiety, anger, depression, insomnia, relationship conflict or traumatic memories may lead to escape or dependence upon food, substances, experiences and relationships for relief? Thankfully, we can all learn to find a dependable source of peace in our minds and hearts. I can help you get there. I have been a therapist since 1998. Your life can improve as a result of our work together.
I have training in The Gottman Method Level 3, AEDP, IFS and DBT.
You want to feel a sense of safety and security within your relationships. Whether you are with a partner and want to improve your intimacy or you are an individual looking to create a foundation for a positive relationship, I will collaborate with you to provide you the tools and motivation to feel empowered within your life. Through compassion and understanding, you will discover the platform to reach your full potential and enrich your life. My approach is to be attentive to your story as a couple or individual and tailor our work together to meet your unique needs.
I have training in The Gottman Method Level 3, AEDP, IFS and DBT.
You want to feel a sense of safety and security within your relationships. Whether you are with a partner and want to improve your intimacy or you are an individual looking to create a foundation for a positive relationship, I will collaborate with you to provide you the tools and motivation to feel empowered within your life. Through compassion and understanding, you will discover the platform to reach your full potential and enrich your life. My approach is to be attentive to your story as a couple or individual and tailor our work together to meet your unique needs.
As a senior faculty member at the AEDP Institute, I've dedicated my career to practicing, supervising, and publishing in psychology.
In New York City, life's pressures are relentless. You strive for success but often feel not quite good enough. In relationships, you give your heart, yet feel utterly drained, receiving very little in return. You wake up with the anxiety-filled heavy heart after sleepless nights and trembling moments of self-doubt. You're not alone in these challenges. The good news is, transforming them is possible! Together, we'll turn your anxiety into strength and reshape your relationship patterns into sources of joy. It's time for you to find peace, balance, and happiness, kindly supported by a psychologist in NYC.
As a senior faculty member at the AEDP Institute, I've dedicated my career to practicing, supervising, and publishing in psychology.
In New York City, life's pressures are relentless. You strive for success but often feel not quite good enough. In relationships, you give your heart, yet feel utterly drained, receiving very little in return. You wake up with the anxiety-filled heavy heart after sleepless nights and trembling moments of self-doubt. You're not alone in these challenges. The good news is, transforming them is possible! Together, we'll turn your anxiety into strength and reshape your relationship patterns into sources of joy. It's time for you to find peace, balance, and happiness, kindly supported by a psychologist in NYC.
I primarily use attachment-based and experiential relational therapies, like AEDP.
I specialize in supporting adults navigating challenges with relationships, depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem, particularly those whose self-worth has been impacted by emotionally immature, mentally ill, or personality-disordered parents and family. I also have extensive experience working with transgender and gender non-conforming clients, as well as providing a safe, understanding space for fellow therapists seeking support.
I primarily use attachment-based and experiential relational therapies, like AEDP.
I specialize in supporting adults navigating challenges with relationships, depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem, particularly those whose self-worth has been impacted by emotionally immature, mentally ill, or personality-disordered parents and family. I also have extensive experience working with transgender and gender non-conforming clients, as well as providing a safe, understanding space for fellow therapists seeking support.
I have been in practice 25 years. These days, the modalities that are my center are AEDP ( Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy) and EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples), both are attachment & bonding based, and rely on feeling experientially & expressing primary emotion. I use EMDR (Flash technique too) and hypnosis as adjunctive therapies when needed, for example when treating trauma. I offer Life Coaching with a focus on personal fulfillment and relationships. I work for healing, and believe our wildest dreams can come true--even some we haven't dare dream yet.
I have been in practice 25 years. These days, the modalities that are my center are AEDP ( Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy) and EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples), both are attachment & bonding based, and rely on feeling experientially & expressing primary emotion. I use EMDR (Flash technique too) and hypnosis as adjunctive therapies when needed, for example when treating trauma. I offer Life Coaching with a focus on personal fulfillment and relationships. I work for healing, and believe our wildest dreams can come true--even some we haven't dare dream yet.
While I use a psychoanalytic psychotherapeutic approach I also work from a place of compassion with a healing-oriented psychotherapy model of AEDP.
My goal is to help you feel less alone and overwhelmed by the challenges life can present .I have over 30 years experience in helping people recognize their strengths and ultimately improve their self-esteem and day to day functioning. I have a general practice (anxiety, depression, mood and adjustment disorders) and I have special interests including working with young adults and relationship issues, including dating , breakups, singledom,marriage, fertility and infertility and parenting. I am interested in helping you improve yourself and your relationships in a space that is safe and comfortable.
While I use a psychoanalytic psychotherapeutic approach I also work from a place of compassion with a healing-oriented psychotherapy model of AEDP.
My goal is to help you feel less alone and overwhelmed by the challenges life can present .I have over 30 years experience in helping people recognize their strengths and ultimately improve their self-esteem and day to day functioning. I have a general practice (anxiety, depression, mood and adjustment disorders) and I have special interests including working with young adults and relationship issues, including dating , breakups, singledom,marriage, fertility and infertility and parenting. I am interested in helping you improve yourself and your relationships in a space that is safe and comfortable.
I utilize AEDP and IFS in my practice.
When you lose the ability to connect with others or your connections are unfulfilling, you may choose to settle for just getting by. You may put on a happy face because it seems easier while pushing more painful emotions aside. Maybe you fear if you show your true self you will lose control or worse, be seen as unlovable. You feel stuck - perhaps struggling to even identify what is causing you pain. I get it. Facing fear, shame, self-doubt or past injuries can be overwhelming and the prospect of change daunting, especially when you think you have to do it by yourself.
I utilize AEDP and IFS in my practice.
When you lose the ability to connect with others or your connections are unfulfilling, you may choose to settle for just getting by. You may put on a happy face because it seems easier while pushing more painful emotions aside. Maybe you fear if you show your true self you will lose control or worse, be seen as unlovable. You feel stuck - perhaps struggling to even identify what is causing you pain. I get it. Facing fear, shame, self-doubt or past injuries can be overwhelming and the prospect of change daunting, especially when you think you have to do it by yourself.
I am trained in AEDP, a trauma informed therapy.
My name is Barbara Mustakas and I am a licensed mental health counselor in New York. I have extensive experience helping individuals and couples with stress and anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, motivation, self esteem and confidence. I believe you are the expert of your story and that you may have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
I am trained in AEDP, a trauma informed therapy.
My name is Barbara Mustakas and I am a licensed mental health counselor in New York. I have extensive experience helping individuals and couples with stress and anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, motivation, self esteem and confidence. I believe you are the expert of your story and that you may have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
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 work experientially with how emotional issues intersect with the body. Since emotions are somatic, I spend time facilitating awareness and understanding of what is happening in the body-mind in different states (anxiety, depression, panic, addiction, chronic pain, trauma.) I use the therapeutic relationship to create a safe experience for exploring these self states.
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 work experientially with how emotional issues intersect with the body. Since emotions are somatic, I spend time facilitating awareness and understanding of what is happening in the body-mind in different states (anxiety, depression, panic, addiction, chronic pain, trauma.) I use the therapeutic relationship to create a safe experience for exploring these self states.
I often use Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy ( AEDP) and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).
Navigating Modern-Day Dating and Relationships can feel both exciting and confusing, especially if you’re exploring them alone or feel out of practice. Lets get curious about what dating and relationships bring up for you and expand your Self-Awareness!
I specialize in helping you recognize and understand your relational patterns, Identify and express your relationship needs, Effective communication, Empathy and self-compassion, and Healthy boundary setting so you can lay the foundation for meaningful, loving connection.
I often use Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy ( AEDP) and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).
Navigating Modern-Day Dating and Relationships can feel both exciting and confusing, especially if you’re exploring them alone or feel out of practice. Lets get curious about what dating and relationships bring up for you and expand your Self-Awareness!
I specialize in helping you recognize and understand your relational patterns, Identify and express your relationship needs, Effective communication, Empathy and self-compassion, and Healthy boundary setting so you can lay the foundation for meaningful, loving connection.
I often draw from AEDP, somatic interventions, psychodynamic work, EFT, or CBT.
Are you feeling stuck in patterns of anxiety, struggling to find balance in your relationships, or overwhelmed by life's demands? I specialize in helping individuals and couples address the root causes of emotional distress and relationship issues. Using techniques like Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), somatic and psychodynamic approaches, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), I empower clients to break free from negative thought and behavioral patterns.
I often draw from AEDP, somatic interventions, psychodynamic work, EFT, or CBT.
Are you feeling stuck in patterns of anxiety, struggling to find balance in your relationships, or overwhelmed by life's demands? I specialize in helping individuals and couples address the root causes of emotional distress and relationship issues. Using techniques like Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), somatic and psychodynamic approaches, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), I empower clients to break free from negative thought and behavioral patterns.
I combine my background as a licensed clinical social worker with psychodynamic psychotherapy, Buddhist philosophy, body psychotherapy Core Energetics, Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, CBT and AEDP work (which works with undoing aloneness).
The decision to start therapy is personal and courageous and not always easy. Everyone goes through times when they feel more stressed out, angry, anxious or depressed. It is easier for people to explore their lives and make transformations when they are working with a therapist that they feel comfortable with and trust. My intention is to help you identify the goals you want to work on and to help you understand what is getting in the way of achieving them. I ultimately want to give you a new perspective and look at your underlying belief systems and the repetitive patterns that have been keeping you stuck.
I combine my background as a licensed clinical social worker with psychodynamic psychotherapy, Buddhist philosophy, body psychotherapy Core Energetics, Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, CBT and AEDP work (which works with undoing aloneness).
The decision to start therapy is personal and courageous and not always easy. Everyone goes through times when they feel more stressed out, angry, anxious or depressed. It is easier for people to explore their lives and make transformations when they are working with a therapist that they feel comfortable with and trust. My intention is to help you identify the goals you want to work on and to help you understand what is getting in the way of achieving them. I ultimately want to give you a new perspective and look at your underlying belief systems and the repetitive patterns that have been keeping you stuck.
AEDP.
Do you feel stuck, helpless, and like you’ll never move on from the past?
Have nightmares or intrusive thoughts? Feeling disconnected from your body or numbed out from your emotions? You told yourself what happened was no big deal and pushed it aside. But that stopped working. The world can feel like a tough place, especially when you’ve had emotional, physical, and/or sexual abuse as a child/teen. You’ve tried traditional ways to heal but regular talk therapy and/or doing it on your own (DIY) can make you feel more hopeless, stuck, lonely. It’s not your fault. The traditional methods are not designed to help you fully heal.
AEDP.
Do you feel stuck, helpless, and like you’ll never move on from the past?
Have nightmares or intrusive thoughts? Feeling disconnected from your body or numbed out from your emotions? You told yourself what happened was no big deal and pushed it aside. But that stopped working. The world can feel like a tough place, especially when you’ve had emotional, physical, and/or sexual abuse as a child/teen. You’ve tried traditional ways to heal but regular talk therapy and/or doing it on your own (DIY) can make you feel more hopeless, stuck, lonely. It’s not your fault. The traditional methods are not designed to help you fully heal.
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