Therapists in New York, NY

Feeling anxious or depressed? Having problems at work or in relationships? Feel like a hamster on a wheel and life has lost its zest? Maybe you're in the midst of a life transition or contemplating one? Do close others say you're distant and don't talk about your feelings? Unpleasant emotions indicate something is wrong but usually it's not just one thing. People get stuck in vicious cycles and problems can snowball. Figuring out what needs to change, and how to do it can be confusing and frightening. Together, we will clarify what's most important to you and what’s keeping you from living a happier life.

Ira Bindman, Ph.D. is a licensed mental health practitioner in private practice for over 30 years, specializing in both short term (goal oriented) and long term therapy. I use various techniques (e.g., guided imagery, hypnotherapy) to facilitate internal change and deal with psychological and emotional issues. I help individuals and couples heal using a gentle, supportive therapeutic approach. I believe we need to enhance our whole self, to see and respond to the challenges constantly present in our daily lives. Let me help you become aware of your inner resources so you can grow and take full advantage of life.

Feeling stuck? Depression and anxiety can be part of the problem, and I am here to listen and to help. I offer approaches and useful tools that provide relief and an understanding of the underlying causes for these problems. I specialize in helping people with career obstacles, relationship problems, ADHD, highly sensitive personalities, and neurodiversity challenges. I also can help with creative blocks and learning how to tap into creative potential in life, art or career. My hope is to work as a team to help you identify what your needs and goals are and put you on the best path to greater happiness.

It may seem impossible to find happiness. It may feel impossible to find hope. I am here provide a safe space for you to feel empowered and heard. I am here to be patient and help you challenge those thoughts and feelings. Your thoughts and feelings matter. You don't have to work through difficult emotions and situations alone. We can work together and explore ways to cope with life transitions and stressors. We all face stress and challenges that impact our daily living. We can begin to heal and experience positive change through a healthy connection with the mind and body.

My ideal client is someone who is stressed, burned out, or just dealing with everyday life challenges. They may feel stuck or unsure of what their next move should be. My clients need someone to listen to them—to be heard in a “safe space” where they can freely express themselves. They understand that everyone struggles and that it’s okay to ask for help. Their goals are to learn better ways to cope and deal with their issues. They want to live their best life without fear and anxiety but with courage and resilience.

Christy offers an approachable, collaborative, nonjudgmental, and adaptive therapeutic style, drawing from CBT and Person-Centered therapies. Her hope for each client is that they feel supported, comfortable and safe during the their unique therapeutic journey.

In the spirit of honesty and directness, I want to acknowledge that embarking on a journey of therapy can be both scary and transformative. Regardless of your reasons for being here, I want you to know that I am fully committed to supporting you every step of the way. What's it like to work with me, you might be thinking? Well, you can expect to feel truly seen, valued, and safe in our therapeutic space. I take into consideration all aspects of who you are as a person, not just specific symptoms or issues.

I've worked for thirty years with children and families. I have an extensive background working with student with disabilities and their families. I work with adults with anxiety and depression issues.

Accepting Teletherapy Appointments Only. I work collaboratively with my clients, empowering them to find balance, wholeness, and greater happiness in life. My broad experience both in a variety of psychological treatment modalities (Internal Family Systems, EMDR, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy and Emotion Focused Therapy), as well as in working with a wide range of clients, enables me to provide therapy that is both deeply compassionate and well-rooted in psychological science. I’m here to help you create stronger, more fulfilling relationships, make peace with yourself, and start living a life of fulfillment and connection.

Are you dealing with with life transitions, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, stress, or low self-confidence? I am here to help and guide. As people have their unique histories, experiences, and emotional buildup, I aim to provide an individualized approach to create a strong therapeutic partnership. My goal is to empower people so they can experience more happiness, fulfillment and achieve their goals. As a former public performer I enjoy working with clients who experience public performance anxiety. I can help clients overcome their fears or road blocks as I strive to help develop effective coping skills.

Have you felt so overwhelmed by your emotions that you are unsure whether you control your emotions or they control you? Do you feel hopeless, anxious, sad, irritable, or at a loss? Maybe you have found yourself engaging in unhealthy behaviors or old patterns. Life can throw us off balance because of relationship issues, the need to set boundaries, depression, anxiety or just because life is… life.

While I have a commitment to those people who are experiencing anxiety and/or depression having to do with disruptive life changes. At the present time the Pandemic has forced the need to change, even so many of the habits that have worked for us. The sense of isolation has exponentially heightened fears and whatever loneliness existed before is exacerbated. This has changed my practice both physically and as it relates to style. Support is so necessary to guide the way to management of fears and management of major transitions. My background includes many years at the Out Patient Unit of the Veterans Hospital Post Traumatic Stress

The important thing about one's symptoms is that therein lies the cure. Each symptom offers a learning in need of discovery and fulfillment and it's through our therapeutic partnership that we uncover this

Are you feeling exhausted or disconnected from yourself and your life around you? Have you been impacted by a traumatic event? Have you recently lost a loved one, a relationship, or had a significant and unexpected change in your life? Do you notice that you are using substances or engaging in other behaviors that are impacting your personal, professional, and financial life? Now more than ever, people are feeling overwhelmed with navigating loss, managing anxiety and moving past trauma. Healing and living the life you envisioned for yourself is possible.

Lisa utilizes a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused, Psychodynamic and Strength Based Approaches. She believes in the strength of the collaborative relationship between client and therapist. Lisa employs honesty, humor and her genuine love of people to create a compassionate, nonjudgmental and therapeutic environment. She aims to meet clients where they are to help foster self awareness, acceptance, personal exploration and growth.

Is anxiety, depression, relationship conflicts, difficulty forming intimate relationships due to self-doubt, some unidentifiable reasons, or a combination of life difficulties preventing you from achieving your goal or living your life to the fullest? My ultimate goal is to help each individual create meaningful changes so they can live their life in the most meaningful way. The process starts with a strong therapeutic relationship with a foundation of trust, empathy, and wholeness. Change can be uncomfortable, but the discomfort that comes with change when presented with the right connection and tools will yield tremendous growth.

FREE consultations! Are you feeling stuck in negative thoughts, intense emotions, or behavioral patterns that don't serve your best interest? Are you hoping to build more meaning and joy in your life? You may feel hesitant about reaching out for help, especially with pressure from all directions to "have it all together". I'm here to join you on this journey to discover healing and build a balanced life.

Alison's practice consists of professionals from diverse backgrounds, who are navigating careers, balancing family, friends, within the challenges of daily living. Alison has successfully provided treatment for individuals who have had adverse childhood experiences which can manifest in adulthood as depression, anxiety, ptsd, or having trouble setting goals for the future. Alison has extensive experience working with children, adolescence and young adults that identify as neuro-diverse.

Gain a deeper sense of personal fulfillment, reduce anxiety, reclaim your happiness, and increase your motivation by committing to the process of therapy. Whether you are facing symptoms of depression or anxiety, a challenging life transition, or you are looking to develop a deeper sense of self-understanding, you can gain insight to managing these challenges through the therapeutic process. We will partner together to develop an individualized treatment plan to help you reach your personal goals.