Couples Counseling Therapists in New York, NY

People seek my support for a variety of reasons, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship - and work conflict, parenting, life transitions, and more. I work with adults, adolescents, and children using an integrative approach, offering a unique balance in response to the needs and preferences of each client. When working with children, I collaborate closely with their parents to ensure consistency.

We all have the fundamental need to grow into and express who we are meant to be. However, this natural process can be inhibited by our need to adapt to pressures of family and society, by trauma, or by seemingly unresolvable contradictions in our personality. The goal of therapy is to bring this latent process to life, and to make it more conscious. A good therapeutic relationship will help you to be more receptive to yourself and to notice and honor these inner workings.

I provide non-judgmental, caring support in my work with individuals and couples . I am engaged, solution oriented, and love seeing lives improve. I help clients with relationship issues including marital/pre-marital, self-esteem, and career/professional/financial issues. I have extensive experience treating mood disorders including anxiety and depression, as well as many forms of addiction.

“I just want to feel happy.” Or “why are relationships so hard for me?” Or maybe, “I wish I didn’t worry ALL the time.” If these lines have run through your mind, you’re not alone. And you’ve come to the right place! My style is warm, genuine, and practical. I use humor and honesty to create a safe, non-judgmental environment where you can be your true, authentic self. I believe the key to progress in therapy is developing insight into patterns (relationships, behaviors, and thoughts), while learning concrete skills to make real tangible changes in the here and now.

I believe that any person who is motivated to change can benefit from psychotherapy. My approach is create a collaborative relationship with each client in the interests of personal development.

My therapeutic approach is to build a relationship with my clients that feels trusting and connected. I use a relational approach as we get to know one another, providing empathic listening and positive regard.

Burdening friends with your troubles drains your friends and leaves your problems intact, because friends aren't qualified to deal with your underlying issues. Through a warm and caring connection, I'll guide you as we explore issues that interfere with satisfaction in love, work, and play. So, if you're dealing with a difficult boss or the challenges of parenting, trying to start a relationship or moving on after a breakup, mourning a loss or experiencing a creative block, call me for reality-based therapy to help you find the joy in everyday life.

To quote my patients: "Isolation STINKS" "Remote work is EH", "When will I be able to date and see my friends" If these feelings resonate, I can help you work through them and come out stronger from the experience. Concurrent with my private practice, I worked as a clinical consultant for Right Management Associates, an outplacement firm. Subsequently, I was a partner at Harris, Rothenberg Int. (HRI), a global firm that provided psychological counseling to law firms and major organizations.

Does it ever seem as if it’s always an upward battle in your relationship with your husband, wife, partner ? You may be struggling in a relationship , feeling unhappy and conflicted. As a marriage and family counselor, I help couples of all orientations work through their issues, figure out the source of their unhappiness, and help them with approaches/strategies to enhance their relationship . If you're a parent trying to cope with your children’s behavior issues, I can help you learn to realistically set limits, as well as define goals and expectations with your children.

Danielle Dellaquila, LMSW, DBT, CBT excels at utilizing evidence-based interventions and tailors her approach to meet each client’s unique needs. She takes an integrative strengths-based, person-centered approach to therapy. Danielle believes it is "a privilege to be invited and partner with another person on their personal growth journey." She completed her graduate training at Columbia University with a concentration in mental health service delivery with a near-perfect GPA.

I strive to create a safe and productive space in which you can comfortably share your struggles, be it depression, anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, past trauma, relationship issues or discomfort of any kind. I am an active and directive participant in the therapeutic process. No matter where in your life you are struggling, together we will establish goals and achieve results. With compassion, experience, skill, and a bit of humor, I aim to help my clients get out of their own way, strengthen their ability to cope, and achieve greater satisfaction with their life and relationships.

I am opening my waitlist for 2 new clients in April/May 2023 - Please reach out and looking forward to hearing from you soon! - - - I work with diverse adults coping with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, family conflict, grief/loss, life transitions and more. My practice incorporates a combination of therapeutic techniques including psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness, curated based on your individual and holistic needs and symptoms.

I am constantly inspired by the knowledge and depth people can reach when they are eager to explore themselves. I am always honored to help clients consider both their light and dark sides on their adventure into growth. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing via telemedicine. I earned my Masters with an emphasis in sexuality and relationships from California State University, Northridge. I have specialized in treating Eating Disorders through my rewarding work with Monte Nido. My international work helping communities in conflict and poverty led to an invaluable empathy and understanding for cultural diversity.

I specialize in life transitions, grief, relationship dynamics, and navigating work place stressors. Therapy is a non-judgmental space to explore things honestly and openly. Together we can explore what makes life meaningful to you. By identifying your needs and strengths, we can develop tools to help you regain a sense of calm, control, and self-compassion. Therapy is different for everyone and my approach will be curated to you.

I have a PhD in Clinical Psychology and have been practicing psychotherapy for over 20 years. I currently provide individual and couple's therapy in a private practice setting. I have received specialized training for couple's therapy, drug and alcohol addiction, anxiety and traumatic stress treatment, and dissociation. I take an individualized approach to treatment. I have experience is utilizing aspects of analytic therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavioral therapy and use any combination to help my patients find relief and greater well-being. I believe in the benefit of therapy to provide profound change for people's lives.

Finding the right therapist can be challenging. I believe that it is important for you to feel safe, comfortable and understood. With over 20 years experience, I will work with you to help you find your own voice, connect to your inner experiences, have more meaningful relationships and more satisfying work. The goal is to have a fuller sense of who you are and a more rewarding and fulfilling life.

The journey towards healing and self-exploration is a sacred and deep encounter. Finding the right person who is attuned and able to respond to your needs is an essential part of this journey. I am an experienced psychoanalyst and a graduate of the National Psychological Association for Psychoanalysis. I bring a gentle and balanced approach to treatment to restore vitality to your life and to feel understood. Our sense of being is naturally capable of nourishing healthy aspects of the self and transforming wounded or stuck parts. These fragmentations often result in depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and creative blocks.