Couples Counseling Therapists in New York, NY

Each of us is deserving of joy and peace, and I am here to help you claim yours. In therapy, we will collaboratively explore the barriers that stand between you and your most authentic self so that you may live fully and enjoy who you truly are. I treat individuals and couples with a variety of issues related to body trust/kindness, trauma, LGBTQIA+-specific issues, anxiety, self-esteem, relationships, and more. My approach is collaborative and kind in nature with mindfulness, DBT, and Internal Family Systems incorporated as needed. Body respect, trust, and the principles of Health at Every Size are foundational to my approach.

Congratulations on taking this step! I look forward to joining you in this journey! As a licensed mental health counselor with over 15 years of experience, I have a passion for helping and my goal is to create a safe place for you to feel comfortable to process emotions and feelings! I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, OCD, ADHD, and addictive disorders.

In these difficult times, the support that therapy can provide is more needed than ever. The use of telephone and video is an adjustment for us all but the therapeutic encounter is still powerful. This is a time when feelings of loneliness and isolation, anxiety and uncertainty can take hold. Having a professional to talk to and to connect with can help us through this challenging time.

I see therapy as a space where I can help my clients understand who they are so that they can gain freedom in how they walk through the world. Life’s ebbs and flows can evoke painful feelings and, in my experience, understanding those feelings alongside another person can bring about relief and lifelong change.

Before I became a psychotherapist, I had a career as a professional diplomat, and I served in different countries. Having been exposed to diverse cultures in the course of my life, I am particularly attuned to the varieties of narratives that shape people’s identities and relationships with self and others. In my work with each client, I aim to bring my unique personal and professional perspectives into our therapeutic dialogue. I strive to create a safe and nurturing environment where clients can explore how old patterns—that might no longer serve them—repeat in the present and foreclose future growth.

Life, at times, can feel heavy and you don’t need to carry the burden of your struggles or experiences alone. It can be challenging to find a space to open up about all the different areas of your life that make you who you are, past and present, and your hope for the future. Whether you are experiencing anxiety, depression, symptoms of trauma, 1st gen family or cultural conflicts, coping with life transitions, relationship issues, identifying & setting healthy boundaries, or the myriad challenges that can arise, I am here to support you in finding your peace.

In my clinical practice, I believe clients benefit from the ongoing dynamics that build between themselves and the therapist over time. Through my clinical and school psychology training, I am able to approach my work from different perspectives, depending on the needs of the client. I am a licensed psychologist in New York State and a permanently certified School Psychologist, as well.

I understand and honor the courage needed to take the first step towards change in your life. Navigating the human condition can often be immensely painful and this is why I believe so strongly in compassionate and supportive therapeutic engagement.  The beauty and growth in life that we are all seeking is often discovered amidst pain and discomfort. My training and experience allow me to comprehend the human experience, which can include trauma, life stressors, and circumstances from the past and/or present that leave people feeling stuck and confused. I especially enjoy working with the LGBTQIA community.

Whether you are anxious, depressed, experiencing a loss, having relationship difficulties, or any other life transition, everyone can benefit from the safe space of therapy. We all get stuck interacting with the world in maladaptive ways and have difficulty finding our way out. I see therapy as a collaborative process in which we work to identify these patterns and to develop new ways of interacting with the world.

Change IS possible. Learn to stop judging yourself for having negative feelings or repeating non-working patterns. Gain new insights and access proven tools that empower you to better navigate life’s challenges with less distress and more satisfaction. Good therapeutic work can affect positive change in your life. I have the training, experience, personality, and passion to positively partner with you on the journey to create your best life.

I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 25 years experience in the mental health field. I served on the faculty of the Mount Sinai School of Medicine for 12 years, and was the Director of Training of the medical school's Clinical Psychology Internship program, where I taught and supervised psychotherapy. Over the years, I have practiced a variety of therapy approaches, and have distilled down the methods that have been most effective. I strive to provide empathy and clear understanding, and bring focus to help clients understand and work through problematic patterns of thinking and feeling.

Welcome to my practice. I believe that reaching out for help is a brave first step in the process of improving your life. I have been working with adults, adolescents and children for over 20 years Some of the the problems I treat are difficulties with mood regulation, anxiety, depression, reproductive issues, loss, relationship issues, school difficulties, sibling issues and parent-child struggles. I've seen that patterns of painful living can be greatly improved when we achieve a more balanced life.

Do you feel stuck in the same patterns of thoughts and behaviors over & over again, & feel lost on where to go next? Is the idea of change making you feel anxious to the point that you would rather not think about it? Let me help you break through these repetitive patterns & try something new. I want to work together to change how you think so that you can leave therapy feeling like your best self. I'll teach you strategies that you will practice out of session to help with those repetitive thoughts & behaviors. Starting therapy with me is kind of like seeing a personal trainer - I'll hold you to the plan we create together.

My style is supportive, non-judgemental, and collaborative. I am an empathic listener. I believe that emotional wounds from the past live in the present, effecting how we relate and respond to people and events throughout life. Psychotherapy has the potential to heal wounds and offer insight. I believe the best therapists are warm, well trained, and have impeccable boundaries. I aim to be this kind of counselor. I am a certified individual psychotherapist with additional training to counsel couples /families. My work is conducted weekly, ranging from a short to long term basis.

La’Tish practices from a holistic, culturally affirming and strength-based approach. She is passionate about providing women and couples with the supportive care that helps them thrive. Many of her clients feel exhausted balancing their multiple roles and even though their drive leads to high achievement, it burns them out, leaving them with anxiety, depression, and increased challenges in their relationships. La’Tish helps these clients unpack the stuff that has been hard to deal with alone, find balance in their lives and reconnect with their values within a supportive, nonjudgmental therapeutic space.

Accepting new clients in-person/online. I believe that therapy is not a "one size fits all” process. Every person is a complex individual, and every relationship is unique. I offer therapy with a non-judgmental, anti-racist, strength-based, affirming approach, and adapt treatment to my clients’ values and make up, including gender, ethnicity, and sexuality. As an active partner I will always be on your side, but I will also challenge you when necessary. My experience is extensive, diverse, and contemporary, and my past in Creative and Producing for Film and Advertising brings a unique perspective to my practice.

Are you feeling uncertain whether or not your issues deserve to be shared, or if you want to share them at all? Starting therapy can be scary and exciting at the same time. I will gently guide you to ease into this journey. Gradually, we will together build a warm space for you to relax, express, struggle and grow.

Psychoanalysis and psychoanalytic psychotherapy is a unique practice of listening to the unconscious undertones of life: what one wants, and what gets in the way of achieve it. As a tool to understand what our bodies and minds are communicating through anxiety, addiction and repetitive patterns, talk therapy can build links and bring to the foreground what has been kept hidden or secret. By understanding the function and survival mechanism of our defenses, and by connecting free-associative speech to our desires, we are given a new choice as to what we want to hold on to, and what we can let go of.

Are you feeling overwhelmed with work and life demands? You may be in a difficult job, partner in a business or an entrepreneur with too many responsibilities. Although achievement may be important to you, if things don't change you may be facing burnout. Would you like to explore options to achieve your personal and professional goals with less stress and anxiety? I specialize in working with professionals and business owners in demanding fields to figure out creative solutions to life's challenges. I can also help you to make the right career moves, position yourself for career advancement and work towards life/work balance.