Blue Shield Therapists in New York, NY

I am a Columbia-trained clinical psychologist with expertise in treating a variety of life difficulties, including anxiety, depression, academic and career struggles, and self-esteem issues. I work well with a variety of clients, from college and graduate students to senior executives. I am compassionate, easy to talk to, and real. Whether you are experiencing chronic feelings of anxiety, unhappiness, or procrastinating and feeling stuck, I can help get your life back on track and reach your full potential. My clients often see reduction in symptoms and improvement early on in treatment.

Therapy is a process that takes time, patience, and consistency. As your therapist, I will provide a judgement free environment along with my undivided attention to each client. I believe that everyone carries the strength to overcome a difficult situation within themselves. With a little bit of support and encouragement, we can come out stronger than before. I welcome every client regardless of cultural background with a warm, empathetic, and attentive personality. I am fluent in English, Urdu, and Punjabi.

I know it can be difficult to make the informed decision to start therapy. The idea of unpacking our thoughts, feelings, behaviors and emotions can feel overwhelming and intimidating. Your bravery toward facing your personal hardships and improving your overall quality of life is the first of many victories that you will experience in our time together. Whether you are suffering with anxiety and depression, undergoing life transitions, struggling with self-esteem, facing relationship issue or looking to understand your past to make sense of your present.

I believe that the client and therapist relationship is essential to the therapeutic process, so my approach is supportive and collaborative. My style is warm, empathic, and non-judgmental while also honest and direct. Based on my personal and professional expertise in sports psychology and career/executive coaching, I will help you master the sport of managing your most meaningful relationships, mental health, and goals. I do so by utilizing holistic and evidence-based approaches, and personalize your treatment based on what's most effective for you.

Michaela is a passionate Cognitive Behavioral therapist (which is the most effective, researched, and validated therapy to date). She will work with you to identify and change overly negative thinking and unhelpful behaviors that interfere with your mood, reaching your goals, or hampering interpersonal relationships. She works with those struggling with depression, anxiety, worry, phobias, stress, body image issues, performance anxiety, defiant behavior in children, relationship struggles, and work/school issues.

Morgan see’s clients who are working through life transitions, experiencing anxiety or mood disorders, identity work, LGBTQ+ issues, relationships and healing from trauma. Morgan believes that mental well-being is a process and you should not have to do it alone! If you are ready to start this journey together, schedule a session with Morgan!

I am passionately committed to creating an accepting and affirmative environment from which a genuine therapeutic relationship can develop, a space where you can be welcomed exactly as you are. I believe through compassionate exploration and curiosity we can gain insight into ourselves, our relationships and our lived experiences and develop a personal ‘toolbox’ of skills to support us when we are in need. Learning to compassionately respond to our emotional experiences develops a sense of safety within ourselves. My approach is to provide support and guidance throughout your journey of finding what best works for you.

Immediate Availability: 1199, Healthfirst, and Fidelis. Whether you're struggling with a particular issue or just can't shake the feeling that there should be more to life, we can help by providing you with the insight and tools you need to move beyond current obstacles. Comprehensive Counseling LCSWs is an affiliate company of LearnWell. We are a community based mental health practice where a diverse group of New York State licensed mental health professionals draw from a variety of therapeutic techniques to assist clients in achieving their treatment goals.

Have you found that traditional talk therapies have only gotten you so far? Do you feel that you are hitting roadblocks that seem to have no breakthrough? Have you have found that music often moves you in ways that are hard to express in words? If you are looking for concrete tools to help you feel more satisfied, connected to a sense of meaning, and alive, then creative arts therapy may be a powerful treatment.

Gail provides a safe, positive place for individuals to heal, transform, achieve inner peace, and unlock their potential. Gail aims to help clients gain more confidence and feel as if they are living fulfilling and productive lives. This is done by assisting clients in focusing on their personal strengths and values, exploring their personal stories, examining their thoughts and experiences, and rewriting their personal narratives. Additionally, Gail collaborates with clients to choose wise solutions and effectively negotiate with others.

Lauren is passionate about mitigating stress and working with others to help ease the ebbs and flows of everyday life. Lauren focuses on counseling adults in times of transition and helping to navigate stress from day to day.

People don’t come into therapy because they are feeling calm, and happy. They come into therapy at the point when they cannot find a way to help themselves. Many can see they have self defeating patterns of behavior and make bad choices but they do not know how to stop. In my practice I work with creatives frustrated at how difficult it is for them to fulfill their dreams as well as people who have good jobs that do not make them happy. Some have relationships problems or feel alone. I help people develop insight into the roots of their problems and then encourage them to move forward. Believing you have agency diminishes anxiety.

It can be really scary not feeling like yourself. It’s disappointing to exist without truly living or feeling a sense of purpose. It’s very painful and lonely losing a loved one/ending close relationships. There can also be a lot of depression, anxiety, and grief that comes with feeling stuck, letting go or dealing with situations you can't control. Without the proper support, life stressors can take a tremendous toll on your mental and emotional health and lead to trouble with your relationships as well as your overall functioning.

Balance is fundemental to a life well-lived. I believe that we all strive for harmony within ourselves, our world, and our expectations for our future. We strive for self-fulfillment within these areas but at times, reaching them can beceome overwelming. Deciding to begin therapy is an important and extremely personal choice. I am a clinical psychologist who specializes in scientifically validated psychological treatments including cognitive behavior therapy, rational emotive psychotherapy, and dialectical behavior therapy. I work with adults, children, couples, to help them in their pursuit of a life well-lived.

Therapy should be a place where you feel totally accepted, safe, and supported. Let me be your resource and support. I can help you learn new skills you can use to effectively deal with everyday problems, or help you overcome the struggles you have been dealing with for years. Learning how to deal with your problems and having a greater understanding of yourself will allow you to feel more confident and at peace, so you can focus on what is important.

Reaching out for help can be quite a bit anxiety-inducing, as we generally do not know what to expect. It is understandable! I do not take for granted that my clients come to me, a stranger, and share personal details of their lives. I want it to feel like a collaborative process, so I am here to create a safe and nonjudgmental environment for us to work together. When working with me, you can expect me to trust that you know yourself best, so I want to hear from you where you are, and where you want to be. I want to understand what works best for you, and to support you in developing your strong intuition.

Sometimes, despite our best efforts, our ability to grow in the direction of a more thriving and vibrant life is hampered by painful emotions or old patterns we just can't seem to shake. We might find ourselves stuck, lost, overwhelmed, or detached, whether due to life circumstances or factors we cannot immediately identify. I see therapy as a way to address these sorts of challenges by co-creating a space for greater understanding and appreciation of each client’s emotional life. Through this process, I aim to help my clients access a greater degree of freedom within themselves and with others.

Donna Poon is a mental health counseling professional with several years of experience working with individuals to address issues related to culture, academic, family, relationship, career, and finance.