Buddhist Therapists in New York, NY

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Rev. Deb Berman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DMin, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I utilize Life and Career Coaching, Relationship Counseling, Buddhist Psychology, CBT, IFS, Mindfulness, Mind-Body Therapies, Humanistic and Psychodynamic, and Trauma and Grief Work.
First session is always free of charge. If you are feeling stuck you have come to the right place! With 15+ years experience as a therapist my solution-focused approach is aimed to help you heal what needs to be healed and learn what needs to be learned so that you are not merely surviving but thriving and loving life, and sooner than you might think! I provide individual and/or relationship counseling. My warm, affirming, and supportive approach is a union of holistic and integrative Eastern philosophies wed with contemporary Western solution-focused psychotherapy modalities.
(917) 525-2256
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New York, NY 10003
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Marianne Gunther
Art Therapist, MPS, ATR-BC, LCAT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
In addition to my thirty years as a creative art psychotherapist, I completed the Nalanda Institute Certificate Program in Contemplative Psychotherapy, a historic, intensive program integrating mindfulness and compassion-based systems of Buddhist psychology and meditation with contemporary psychotherapy, neuroscience, and health psychology.
I have come to accept that the very thing that causes pain in our lives can be the opportunity for transformation and joy. Death, divorce, loss of employment, and now with Covid-19, are unavoidable human traumas. We simply can not defeat these losses. What we can do is bravely embrace our frailty and slowly discover our inherent well-being and resiliency. Through a trusting therapeutic relationship, you can begin to mend the fragments and feel the soft strength within you.
(646) 906-8770
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New York, NY 10019
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Olivia Rose Velasquez Weber
Art Therapist, MA, ATR-BC, LCAT
Verified
Verified
My practice is grounded in buddhist psychology and mindfulness.
As a practitioner I seek to assist my clients to begin to shed the layers of the their cocoon, and accept themselves as whole people. I utilize mindfulness techniques, somatic awareness, meditation, attachment and experiential psychotherapy. I encourage clients to stay with their feelings in the here and now, and ask them to accept and honor the present moment with all its feelings rather than exiling or "fixing" their feelings.
(347) 673-0134
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New York, NY 10010
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Shielagh Shusta Hochberg
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I’m Dr. Shielagh Hochberg, clinical psychologist in Naples, Florida. With a PhD in clinical psychology, I'm licensed in Florida & New York. With many years of experience treating anxiety, trauma, stress & grief, I can help you learn to take better care of yourself. Since the pandemic, many have lost a sense of direction. Our lives have changed. Some are ready for change, others fight change fiercely. As we age health and related decisions may become priorities. Whatever challenges you face, a skilled clinician can help you get through it. As a Jewish therapist practicing Buddhist meditation, I bring a unique perspective to the work.
(239) 320-4905
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New York, NY 10003
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Chris Panzica
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
9 Endorsed
Verified
9 Endorsed
Working actively and collaboratively, my treatment orientation incorporates intensive training in Gestalt Therapy (a holistic, present-centered, and relationship-focused approach), Developmental Somatic Psychotherapy (a movement-based approach), and Contemplative Psychotherapy, which integrates mindfulness and compassion practices from Buddhist psychology.
My approach to supporting others to heal, grow, and better cope with life challenges and transitions incorporates awareness-building, cultivating acceptance and compassion, and providing a space that invites the possibility of exploring new ways of being. These elements empower individuals to take ownership of how they choose to create their lives and to find greater wellbeing and fulfillment. We often do not realize that the very habits and behaviors that cause us to feel stuck or block us from having what we want were necessary tools for survival at some point in our lives. Understanding such patterns is an important step.
(646) 663-5688
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New York, NY 10010
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Deborah Cher
Licensed Psychoanalyst, MA, LP
Verified
Verified
Psychotherapy and psychoanalysis can be instrumental in enhancing your self esteem, quieting depressive thoughts, unlocking your creativity, improving your relationships and helping you lead a happier, more fulfilling life. I lean toward a self-psychological approach that centers on mutuality, self inquiry and empathic encounter. I work with clients from all walks of life, including academics, artists, writers, executives, couples, people going through important life transitions, and people of different faiths, be it buddhist , christian or secular-spiritual. I also work with children. One of my specialties is giftedness, at any age.
(646) 846-8132
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New York, NY 10024
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Mindy Newman
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
Verified
As a Buddhist psychotherapist, I am radically optimistic about human beings' innate potential for growth and development. With the right ingredients, including a good match between patient and therapist, transformation is definitely possible.
(917) 722-6569
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New York, NY 10010
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Tracey Gundel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified
7 Endorsed
Verified
7 Endorsed
Her experience with meditation and mindfulness is from teachings and retreat with Buddhist Thich Naht Han.
Tracey Gundel, LCSW-R has 20 years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist. Her background includes senior psychotherapist positions to Clinical Director of a New York City mental health clinic. Though specializing in anxiety, depression and ADHD, Tracey’s extensive mental health experience gives her the know-how and dexterity to meet all your mental health needs. Her style is supportive and collaborative.
(347) 630-9624
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New York, NY 10001
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Jenna Sackman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMHC, LPC, MEd, MA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Therefore, she tailors therapy sessions to each client’s needs by actively utilizing various Western and Eastern healing modalities, including results-oriented and cognitive therapies, positive psychology, mindfulness, meditation and Buddhist psychology.
Jenna Sackman is a holistic and integrative therapist who specializes in working with adults, young adults and teens. Her areas of expertise are anxiety/stress, relationship challenges, low self-esteem, loss/grief, depression, life transitions and intrusive thoughts. Most clients choose to work with her because they're looking for concrete skills to improve their everyday lives and/or address specific concerns. Jenna understands that therapy is a huge investment, and she, too, is fully invested in providing her clients with the skills and tools to successfully navigate through life and to realize significant and observable change.
(929) 334-4935
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New York, NY 10012
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Douglas Goldschmidt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWR, PhD
Verified
Verified
My orientation comes from Buddhist psychology and its goal of ending suffering.
I believe that therapy can develop non-judgmental awareness of what is in the present, of thoughts and feelings that are based on conditioned reactions from the past, and of the ability to then cultivate the inner freedom that allows each client to move into a future grounded in experience and directed at a positive and compassionate understanding of self and others. Developing the ability to be aware is a practice that each client learns and practices according to their presenting needs, interests, and learning styles. There is no ideal client, there is only the commitment to practice awareness and find freedom from the past.
(315) 805-4194
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New York, NY 10003
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Alena Kwong
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, RYT-200, RMT
Verified
Verified
My sessions are an integration of therapeutic modalities including psychodynamic theory,mindfulness (Acceptance and Commitment therapy),somatic approaches and inquiring deeply within( Buddhist Psychology and IFS).
It is in my belief that we are all intrinsically whole, deserving and worthy of love and meaningful connections. However, somewhere along the way we have incurred pain and hurtful experiences that have tainted our story and lens of how we see the world and ourselves. Sometimes the narrative runs so deep that we can’t stop the thoughts and feelings that flow continuously. In this way, everyday feels like a struggle. Perhaps you secretly feel lost and lonely or you struggle with feelings of anxiety, insecurity or sadness and are uncertain about how to navigate the complexity of your emotions. Wherever you are - your story matters.
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New York, NY 10012
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Lisa M Ulanoff
Counselor, LMHC, SEP
Verified
Verified
I access a mind/body connection, trainings in Neurobiology, Neuroscience and Buddhist Practices.
I am a psychotherapist who specializes in the gentle process of discovery, opening and the release of unwanted feelings, stuck and frozen places inside of you, and trauma. In working with your unique history, I help you find your own self regulation and self empowerment around areas in your life that trigger, low self esteem, unresolved issues, difficult emotions, depression, anxiety, rage and unwanted behaviors. I create a safe space for clients to bring their issues and problems.
(212) 285-1999
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New York, NY 10038
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Mark T Sammons
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I have training in psychoanalytic and cognitive-behavioral treatment, including dialectical therapy, that builds on a foundation of (primarily Soto Zen) Buddhist thought, meditation and mindfulness practice of over 40 years.
No matter how fortunate you may be, still human life is difficult. Despite your best efforts, at times life's stresses can be too much: you may be overwhelmed. Hurt, fear, guilt, anger, shame, grief: feeling bad can alert you to where the trouble lies, or add to your emotional burdens. Confusion, isolation, loneliness, restlessness, worry, despair, or addictive attempts to find relief - all of these painful states are attempts to ward off problems or fix what's wrong, but they can also make things worse.
(347) 462-0494
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New York, NY 10011
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Ekaterina Baksheeva
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Are you struggling with finding ways to cope with life stressors, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and constant mind games? It is normal and natural to seek help, and space that I provide for my clients in my sessions is your road to fulfilling balanced life. My Buddhist background influences the holistic therapy approach that emphasizes person’s strengths, unique coping skills and promotes a harmonious well-being. I use several therapeutic modalities including but not limited to Mindfulness, ACT, Energy focused therapy. Start this beautiful journey to remember who you truly are, I can guide you there.
(347) 320-9793
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New York, NY 10016
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Barbara O'Hara
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I bring a lifetime of Zen Buddhist practice to bear on my capacity to be fully present in my work.
Do you often have the sense you're not in charge of your own life? In overwhelm? I believe difficulties in living are a sign we've outgrown certain habits, behaviors or views. What may have helped us survive in the past doesn't help us flourish in the here and now. So, we find ourselves stuck - in a painful relationship, an unsatisfying job situation, or with unpleasant physical symptoms of anxiety or depression. Our suffering may be a great awakener, calling us out of the sleep of unconsciousness, asking us what it is we really want. I provide a sensitive, warm spaciousness that invites your whole self to address that question.
(917) 809-6844
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New York, NY 10011
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Joan Hoeberichts
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMFT, MBA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Psychotherapy is a spiritual journey. Together we explore your many aspects and unique characteristics. I am the Zen teacher (Roshi) of the Heart Circle Zen (www.heartcirclezen.org) My Buddhist practice informs my practice of psychotherapy. I offer meditation and mindfulness as tools to wholeness. I am an expert on relationships and help singles, couples and families find their way to healthy relationship. I specialize in couples therapy (Certified Imago Therapist), trauma work (certified IFS and EMDR clinician), and help individuals suffering from anxiety and depression.
(646) 681-7809
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New York, NY 10036
Not accepting new clients
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Yoäv Ben Yosef
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MFA
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Being a practitioner of Buddhist meditation and mindfulness, I bring the insights of this tradition to support clients in cultivating tolerance of difficult emotions.
Therapy often goes into areas that were likely too difficult to look at on one’s own. People have different methods of avoiding this discomfort: drugs, engagement in risky or soul-emptying sexual practices, over-working, over-eating, over-thinking. Even yoga and meditation can deceptively serve to block out pain under the guise of “being in the moment.” Rather than encourage clients to aggressively get rid of these methods, I help them gently explore the pain or fear that made such habits necessary. I pay careful attention to ensure that clients feel safe to go through this vulnerable experience--and come out on the other side.
(917) 540-3946
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New York, NY 10003
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Joel Cruz
Master Social Work, LMSW
Verified
Verified
It can be difficult processing who we are, what we have experienced, and how we should move forward in the face of adversity. While working collaboratively, I welcome individuals to share their story unapologetically and unpack these life experiences. I work to build a caring collaboration that aims to empower and uplift while fostering safety and trust. I offer an affirming, safe space for people who identify as a POC and/or LGBTQIA+ to explore their identities holistically and deconstruct their own narrative within a larger system. Together, we can create a plan with your specific needs and goals in mind.
(332) 334-7973
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New York, NY 10007
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Waitlist for new clients
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Dr. Alexander Levine
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
There are many good reasons to start therapy. Maybe you are feeling stuck in life. Maybe chronic anxiety or depression is taking away your ability to be happy. Maybe you want to improve the relationships in your life. Maybe you want to increase your self-awareness and maximize your potential. Maybe you need healing from a traumatic event. It can be intimidating to start the process, and it can also be the best decision you ever made. Let's start the conversation, e-mail is the best way to contact me for more information. I am in-network with Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, and United/Optum and happy to work with your insurance.
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New York, NY 10001
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Kim Stetz Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
Verified
I am a psychotherapist, yoga, and meditation teacher. I specialize in working with young adults, artists, and creatives navigating the complex inner and outer worlds of realities and truths. My goal is to connect with you while you form a deeper connection with yourself. If you are looking to manage anxiety, stress, depression, time management, or life transitions and you are interested in learning to navigate your inner world, I can help you.
(646) 349-0846
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New York, NY 10001
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Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?

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