American Sign Language (ASL)-Fluent Therapists in New York, NY
All challenges matter, no matter how big or how small, what anyone goes through is relevant and important. To tackle challenges you need to show up and be ready to work, be ready to face your fears and frustrations. Everyone wants to be in a place of peace and health. That's what therapy is for, to bring you closer to a better version of yourself. Everyone wants to get resolved, achieve closure and self actualize.
All challenges matter, no matter how big or how small, what anyone goes through is relevant and important. To tackle challenges you need to show up and be ready to work, be ready to face your fears and frustrations. Everyone wants to be in a place of peace and health. That's what therapy is for, to bring you closer to a better version of yourself. Everyone wants to get resolved, achieve closure and self actualize.
Fluent in Portuguese, Spanish, and French, I have worked extensively with the Latinx and Hispanic communities and specialize in helping clients navigate depression, anxiety, trauma and PTSD as well working with the deaf and hearing impaired population, bringing culturally competent care to an underserviced population in American Sign Language (ASL).
Frankie Fruentes is a Licensed Master Social Worker specializing in working with individuals and couples, with a particular focus on racial and gender identity, as well as the deaf/hearing impaired and LGBTQ+ communities. I am dedicated to providing a supportive and client-centered therapeutic experience and utilize various modalities, including IFS, CBT, and Motivational Interviewing to help my clients reach their therapeutic goals.
Fluent in Portuguese, Spanish, and French, I have worked extensively with the Latinx and Hispanic communities and specialize in helping clients navigate depression, anxiety, trauma and PTSD as well working with the deaf and hearing impaired population, bringing culturally competent care to an underserviced population in American Sign Language (ASL).
Frankie Fruentes is a Licensed Master Social Worker specializing in working with individuals and couples, with a particular focus on racial and gender identity, as well as the deaf/hearing impaired and LGBTQ+ communities. I am dedicated to providing a supportive and client-centered therapeutic experience and utilize various modalities, including IFS, CBT, and Motivational Interviewing to help my clients reach their therapeutic goals.
Finding a therapist can be hard, especially when you are navigating through your life journey. It can become even more isolating when you are in between the Deaf and hearing worlds. As the only Deaf member in a family moving to the United States, I went on a long journey through self-discovery. Through firsthand experience, I faced challenges with communication and isolation while discovering my own identity as a Deaf person. This is how I learned to become a strong advocate for minorities.
Finding a therapist can be hard, especially when you are navigating through your life journey. It can become even more isolating when you are in between the Deaf and hearing worlds. As the only Deaf member in a family moving to the United States, I went on a long journey through self-discovery. Through firsthand experience, I faced challenges with communication and isolation while discovering my own identity as a Deaf person. This is how I learned to become a strong advocate for minorities.
Hello! First, congrats on taking care of yourself by starting therapy. It can be really daunting to find the right match so I encourage you to reach out for a consultation and see if we feel like a good fit. I’ve been working with individuals, couples, and families for about 15 years. People come to me for a variety of reasons, sometimes with specific goals like managing anxiety or getting through grief or navigating a relationship, others just want to improve their mood or process an old, nagging wound. There are no things too small or big; no requirements or timeframes. If you’re ready to feel better, you’re ready for therapy!
Hello! First, congrats on taking care of yourself by starting therapy. It can be really daunting to find the right match so I encourage you to reach out for a consultation and see if we feel like a good fit. I’ve been working with individuals, couples, and families for about 15 years. People come to me for a variety of reasons, sometimes with specific goals like managing anxiety or getting through grief or navigating a relationship, others just want to improve their mood or process an old, nagging wound. There are no things too small or big; no requirements or timeframes. If you’re ready to feel better, you’re ready for therapy!
I am fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) and have been providing psychotherapy services to Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing clients since my internship.
Feeling stuck in your relationships? Looking to break free from unhelpful patterns? Feeling disconnected?
I work primarily with adults who are looking to better understand themselves and how they relate to the people and the world around them. I believe wholeheartedly that the quality of our relationships determines the quality of our lives, including our relationship to ourself.
I am fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) and have been providing psychotherapy services to Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing clients since my internship.
Feeling stuck in your relationships? Looking to break free from unhelpful patterns? Feeling disconnected?
I work primarily with adults who are looking to better understand themselves and how they relate to the people and the world around them. I believe wholeheartedly that the quality of our relationships determines the quality of our lives, including our relationship to ourself.
I work with individuals and couples, adults and adolescents on a range of issues including: overcoming depression, anxiety, and mood disorders; adjustment issues and life transitions; gender and sexuality; premarital counseling; career and vocational; social anxiety and peer relationships; hoarding and organization; smoking cessation; and overcoming substance use and addictions. I have extensive experience working with military veterans, individuals who identify as LGBT, and people diagnosed with HIV/AIDS.
I work with individuals and couples, adults and adolescents on a range of issues including: overcoming depression, anxiety, and mood disorders; adjustment issues and life transitions; gender and sexuality; premarital counseling; career and vocational; social anxiety and peer relationships; hoarding and organization; smoking cessation; and overcoming substance use and addictions. I have extensive experience working with military veterans, individuals who identify as LGBT, and people diagnosed with HIV/AIDS.
Life can be challenging, but you don't have to face it alone. Having a trusted person to guide and support you can make all the difference. I work collaboratively with my clients to set meaningful goals, identify obstacles, and develop strategies to navigate life’s stressors. Together, we integrate core values into the process, ensuring a personalized approach. Our values and experiences shape our thoughts and behaviors, which I address through evidence-based practices like cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). My aim is to empower you to overcome challenges and build a life aligned with your values.
Life can be challenging, but you don't have to face it alone. Having a trusted person to guide and support you can make all the difference. I work collaboratively with my clients to set meaningful goals, identify obstacles, and develop strategies to navigate life’s stressors. Together, we integrate core values into the process, ensuring a personalized approach. Our values and experiences shape our thoughts and behaviors, which I address through evidence-based practices like cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). My aim is to empower you to overcome challenges and build a life aligned with your values.
As a queer-identified Social Work student at Hunter College specializing in Mental Health, I have been working primarily with LGBTQ+ adults experiencing concerns about their substance use, grief and loss, anxiety, trauma, and depression. Before working in the mental health field, I received my BFA in Modern Dance and danced professionally for several years. Because of this, I understand the importance of somatic practice as a way to facilitate emotional processing and growth and the importance of the mind-body connection.
As a queer-identified Social Work student at Hunter College specializing in Mental Health, I have been working primarily with LGBTQ+ adults experiencing concerns about their substance use, grief and loss, anxiety, trauma, and depression. Before working in the mental health field, I received my BFA in Modern Dance and danced professionally for several years. Because of this, I understand the importance of somatic practice as a way to facilitate emotional processing and growth and the importance of the mind-body connection.
I work with clients who are thoughtful, self-aware, and motivated, yet feel stuck in patterns that keep repeating despite years of insight or effort. They may struggle in relationships, feel emotionally reactive or shut down, or carry a sense that something from earlier in life is still shaping how they show up today. They want more than understanding—they want things to actually feel different. They are looking for meaningful change, not quick fixes, and a therapy process that feels grounded, engaged, and real.
I work with clients who are thoughtful, self-aware, and motivated, yet feel stuck in patterns that keep repeating despite years of insight or effort. They may struggle in relationships, feel emotionally reactive or shut down, or carry a sense that something from earlier in life is still shaping how they show up today. They want more than understanding—they want things to actually feel different. They are looking for meaningful change, not quick fixes, and a therapy process that feels grounded, engaged, and real.
Are you experiencing frustration and disagreement in your relationship? Feeling defensive, shut down, or overwhelmed? Feeling like you are beating your head against the wall hoping for a different outcome? Do you feel stuck and crave more in your relationship? Do you feel lonely, taken for granted, and unappreciated? Do you carry the burden of the responsibilities in your home? Do you struggle to change your partner’s mind about divorce, rebuild trust, forgive and be forgiven, or save a marriage after an affair? Do you want to rekindle your love and passion, and most importantly understand how much you love your lives together?
Are you experiencing frustration and disagreement in your relationship? Feeling defensive, shut down, or overwhelmed? Feeling like you are beating your head against the wall hoping for a different outcome? Do you feel stuck and crave more in your relationship? Do you feel lonely, taken for granted, and unappreciated? Do you carry the burden of the responsibilities in your home? Do you struggle to change your partner’s mind about divorce, rebuild trust, forgive and be forgiven, or save a marriage after an affair? Do you want to rekindle your love and passion, and most importantly understand how much you love your lives together?
Do you feel trapped by trauma, burdened by shame and guilt? You might find yourself isolated, struggling to navigate emotions after difficult relationships that have distorted your view of yourself, others, the world, and God. You may want to heal from past trauma quickly, rebuild trust, and rediscover joy while avoiding retraumatization. Seeking validation and effective coping strategies for managing PTSD and dissociation is crucial. Ultimately, you want to feel grounded and regulated, allowing you to reconnect with your passions and pursue a more authentic life.
Do you feel trapped by trauma, burdened by shame and guilt? You might find yourself isolated, struggling to navigate emotions after difficult relationships that have distorted your view of yourself, others, the world, and God. You may want to heal from past trauma quickly, rebuild trust, and rediscover joy while avoiding retraumatization. Seeking validation and effective coping strategies for managing PTSD and dissociation is crucial. Ultimately, you want to feel grounded and regulated, allowing you to reconnect with your passions and pursue a more authentic life.
I provide telehealth services in New York (Headway.co) and in-person services in Maine (PenBayMusicTherapy.com). I've shared profound clinical experiences in many contexts including psychiatric and complex medical settings. My clients navigate challenges related to depression, anxiety, self-esteem, regulation, trauma, grief or loss. I guide clients to explore and express experiences and feelings that are subconsciously defining the self. I aim to provide a warm, reliable, and open-minded presence that encourages clients to express what they have held onto tightly.
I provide telehealth services in New York (Headway.co) and in-person services in Maine (PenBayMusicTherapy.com). I've shared profound clinical experiences in many contexts including psychiatric and complex medical settings. My clients navigate challenges related to depression, anxiety, self-esteem, regulation, trauma, grief or loss. I guide clients to explore and express experiences and feelings that are subconsciously defining the self. I aim to provide a warm, reliable, and open-minded presence that encourages clients to express what they have held onto tightly.
Life can feel overwhelming when emotions are hard to navigate or when we’re unsure why we feel stuck. My goal is to create a relationship where you can be vulnerable and explore what’s beneath the surface, to better understand yourself, your “why,” and what truly matters to you. Together, we’ll work on identifying patterns, building emotional regulation, and finding tools that support healing and growth. Whether it’s increasing self-esteem, learning new ways to cope, or reconnecting with your authentic self, my approach is about helping you move from simply surviving to truly thriving.
Life can feel overwhelming when emotions are hard to navigate or when we’re unsure why we feel stuck. My goal is to create a relationship where you can be vulnerable and explore what’s beneath the surface, to better understand yourself, your “why,” and what truly matters to you. Together, we’ll work on identifying patterns, building emotional regulation, and finding tools that support healing and growth. Whether it’s increasing self-esteem, learning new ways to cope, or reconnecting with your authentic self, my approach is about helping you move from simply surviving to truly thriving.
As a therapist, my goal is to create a safe, non-judgmental, and comfortable environment for my clients. Overall, I use an very authentic, egalitarian, honest, direct, dialogic and relational approach. I focus on the ability of clients to make changes and find freedom in their lives by utilizing their unique potential, accepting personal responsibility, and exploring the meaning in life that they desire. My style stems from my belief that the client's own internal knowledge, strength, and commitment to change is what ultimately holds the power. Relational Gestalt therapy highly informs my clinical work and therapeutic style.
As a therapist, my goal is to create a safe, non-judgmental, and comfortable environment for my clients. Overall, I use an very authentic, egalitarian, honest, direct, dialogic and relational approach. I focus on the ability of clients to make changes and find freedom in their lives by utilizing their unique potential, accepting personal responsibility, and exploring the meaning in life that they desire. My style stems from my belief that the client's own internal knowledge, strength, and commitment to change is what ultimately holds the power. Relational Gestalt therapy highly informs my clinical work and therapeutic style.
You're a successful gay man in a demanding career, a nurse, a lawyer, a medical doctor, a software engineer, or maybe you're running your own business. You know, the one who has his s!ht together.
And you notice a few patterns that you can't ignore anymore.
Sex and hookups as a way to relax and escape stress.
You are either winning in your career or romantic life, but it seems like you just can't seem to have both
Or maybe you keep attracting partners who can't quite give you the same level of support, safety, and intimacy that you keep giving.
You're a successful gay man in a demanding career, a nurse, a lawyer, a medical doctor, a software engineer, or maybe you're running your own business. You know, the one who has his s!ht together.
And you notice a few patterns that you can't ignore anymore.
Sex and hookups as a way to relax and escape stress.
You are either winning in your career or romantic life, but it seems like you just can't seem to have both
Or maybe you keep attracting partners who can't quite give you the same level of support, safety, and intimacy that you keep giving.
Being fluent in American Sign Language and being a CODA, I am familiar with the struggles that Deaf individuals face and the uniqueness of being raised in Deaf culture.
We will work together to devise a plan and smaller goals to accomplish the bigger goals that you want to accomplish. I have expertise working with individuals with anxiety, ADHD, depression and a history of trauma. This will be a neutral space for you to process the struggles of your life without worrying about upsetting anyone.
Being fluent in American Sign Language and being a CODA, I am familiar with the struggles that Deaf individuals face and the uniqueness of being raised in Deaf culture.
We will work together to devise a plan and smaller goals to accomplish the bigger goals that you want to accomplish. I have expertise working with individuals with anxiety, ADHD, depression and a history of trauma. This will be a neutral space for you to process the struggles of your life without worrying about upsetting anyone.
Our ideal clients are autistic teens and adults—and their families—seeking clarity, independence, and confidence. They often struggle with communication, executive function, social connection, or life transitions. They want to build meaningful relationships, achieve personal goals, and live more autonomously. At ASD Life Coaches, we guide them step by step toward thriving in their own unique way. We specialize in empowering autistic individuals to build skills for independence, communication, relationships, and self-advocacy.
Our ideal clients are autistic teens and adults—and their families—seeking clarity, independence, and confidence. They often struggle with communication, executive function, social connection, or life transitions. They want to build meaningful relationships, achieve personal goals, and live more autonomously. At ASD Life Coaches, we guide them step by step toward thriving in their own unique way. We specialize in empowering autistic individuals to build skills for independence, communication, relationships, and self-advocacy.
As a general psychotherapist, I work with individuals facing anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship challenges, and stress. My ideal client is ready for growth and seeking a supportive, nonjudgmental space to explore their thoughts and emotions. I help clients build coping skills, gain insight, improve self-awareness, and create meaningful, lasting change toward a more balanced and fulfilling life.
As a general psychotherapist, I work with individuals facing anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship challenges, and stress. My ideal client is ready for growth and seeking a supportive, nonjudgmental space to explore their thoughts and emotions. I help clients build coping skills, gain insight, improve self-awareness, and create meaningful, lasting change toward a more balanced and fulfilling life.
Congratulations on your commitment to your mental wellness. With over 30 years in practice, I have worked with a wide range of clients and concerns. Many are high-functioning individuals navigating stress, loss, trauma, or life transitions, seeking more than symptom relief. Others feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected, even without a clear reason. I work collaboratively to understand your full experience & support meaningful change, integrating insight, practical strategies, & body-based awareness to help you build resilience, deepen self-understanding, & move forward with clarity and intention.
Congratulations on your commitment to your mental wellness. With over 30 years in practice, I have worked with a wide range of clients and concerns. Many are high-functioning individuals navigating stress, loss, trauma, or life transitions, seeking more than symptom relief. Others feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected, even without a clear reason. I work collaboratively to understand your full experience & support meaningful change, integrating insight, practical strategies, & body-based awareness to help you build resilience, deepen self-understanding, & move forward with clarity and intention.
I am also fluent in Spanish, and American Sign Language.
I work from an integrative approach, and with a wide range of presenting problems. The following are areas in which I am particularly interested in or have more experience with: Post-Traumatic Stress and Trauma. I draw from other approaches too, such as internal family systems (IFS) and CBT. I am able to vary my style from fairly structured to fairly loose
I am also fluent in Spanish, and American Sign Language.
I work from an integrative approach, and with a wide range of presenting problems. The following are areas in which I am particularly interested in or have more experience with: Post-Traumatic Stress and Trauma. I draw from other approaches too, such as internal family systems (IFS) and CBT. I am able to vary my style from fairly structured to fairly loose
