Therapists in New York, NY

Our one constant in life is change, and for some this can be a difficult and painful truth. I provide therapy focused on supporting you as you navigate grief and loss. Our work together is collaborative in order to build a foundation of peace and healing amongst the obstacles. But most importantly, our work together is completely about you. Together, we will tailor a therapeutic experience to focus on your goals, leaving you with a sense of purpose and fulfillment.

There’s nothing I find more gratifying than helping my clients redefining purpose in their lives. While we are in a constant struggle with the expectations of others, we often lose sight of who we are ourselves. We negotiate, toil, and sacrifice—sometimes without even knowing why.

FREE consultations! Are you feeling stuck in negative thoughts, intense emotions, or behavioral patterns that don't serve your best interest? Are you hoping to build more meaning and joy in your life? You may feel hesitant about reaching out for help, especially with pressure from all directions to "have it all together". I'm here to join you on this journey to discover healing and build a balanced life.

I believe in the individual's unique experience. Psychological theories can help us understand ourselves up to a certain point, but ultimately we have to write our own story. I try to be as open minded as possible and not to presume anything about my clients. I believe in diversity of thought, feelings and experience and encourage my clients to embrace their uniqueness rather than pressure themselves to conform. I try to provide a nonjudgmental environment in which clients can explore their struggles, make changes or accept themselves for who they are.

I have a professional history of assisting clients who are in recovery from substance use, complex trauma (including socioeconomic and religious oppression), cis- and hetero-normativity, and causing harm. I work mostly with queer folx, neurodiverse folx, poly folx, and members of kink/BDSM or occultist communities.

I provide a safe therapeutic treatment space for those within and outside the LGBTQ/QI 2-S+ spectrum, GNC/Non-Binary, and BDSM/Kink community. I have extensive experience working with individuals who have been diagnosed as Differently-Abled/Special Needs/ASD/Neuroatypical/ Neurodivergent or with an Intellectual and Emotional Disability.

Are you feeling isolated in your relationships? While romance may begin in an instant, long-term relationships are not easy to maintain alone. No matter where you are in your relationship, seeking guidance, opening the lines of communication, and establishing safety in emotional expression are the cornerstones of any lasting and fulfilling relationship. I aim to empower my clients to realize the strengths they already possess. I work with them, both individually and as couples and families, to utilize those unique strengths to develop a positive narrative for their lives and relationships.

As an Asian, Latinx, and American female-identifying psychotherapist, my therapeutic approach centers around being representative, understanding, and sensitive. I tailor my holistic integrative process to my client's unique backgrounds and specialize in helping individuals with anxiety, perfectionism, depression, identity, and trauma. I am here to support, empower, uplift, and equip my clients to help them positively impact their environment, create their own opportunities, and foster inner strength through personal growth while helping them navigate through life's uncertainties and challenges they may be currently encountering

It's been a wild ride the past few years, wouldn't you agree? Perhaps you're feeling burned out, uncertain about your next steps or you just need a place to bring your anxiety and frustrations about life. I believe that everyone has innate resilience and the ability to find solutions, no matter how bad or uncertain things seem. Often it's when you finally ask for help that the greatest opportunity for growth and change occurs. I can help you move through those difficult places, whether it feels like depression, anxiety or feeling stuck. If you improve one area of your life, the rest will follow.

We will collaboratively work together to address your concerns and help you start building the life you desire. With more than 8 years of experience, I have helped clients dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, relationship issues, ADHD, Women's issues, and interpersonal conflicts. Clients feel encouraged to openly express their emotions while actively pursuing their goals. Ensuring confidentiality and safety, I offer unconditional positive regard, and my approach is characterized by warmth, care, and a nonjudgmental attitude.

With a collaborative and affirming approach to therapy, Megan’s practice is grounded in the belief that every individual has the capacity for continuous growth and self-discovery. Using compassion and authenticity, Megan draws from a variety of therapeutic influences including person-centered, psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral and narrative approaches to meet the unique needs of each client.

We believe people are doing the best they can; you are the expert in your life, not us. Patterns are learned and can be unlearned. You possess the inner wisdom you need. Our job is to help you make the changes you desire. Even dysfunctional behaviors are there for a reason and/or are a response to previous events. Our goals are to help you better understand your feelings and thoughts, find ways of coping and help you feel more like your authentic self. Your intersectional identities of race, religion, class, immigration status, gender, sexuality, and ability all influence who you are and who you are in your intimate relationships.

Many of my clients are struggling to form healthy relationships. Challenges might arise with their partners, families, friends, or coworkers. I work with them to unpack the relationship patterns they’ve been carrying since childhood so new, healthy dynamics can take root. I also enjoy working with creatives. As a former entertainment employee, I have a deep understanding of the unique challenges they face. Through self-reflection, I help these individuals find joy in their work.

I am a trauma-informed EMDR therapist. I work with children, adolescents and adults, specializing in anxiety, depression, life transitions, family dynamics and identity and purpose realization. I believe that each of us is worthy of giving and receiving love and acceptance. It is my hope to foster a safe and welcoming space for you to feel encouraged to participate with me here to accompany you!

What challenging times we live in today! A pandemic, economic instability and future uncertainties can leave anyone feeling stressed, overwhelmed or out of control. However you’re not alone, and there is help for your journey. I’ve worked with individuals just like you from all walks of life. Together, we’ll experience positive and supportive sessions that help you understand how external factors affect our thoughts and emotions and how you can develop tools and habits to lead the life you desire

Current openings as of May 2024 for in-person or zoom. A life well-lived is a creative process, and I help those I work with to realize their own talents and potential, even in times of major distress. Some look for short-term support during a time of loss or uncertainty. Others get into deeper work to address older wounds and patterns. Maybe you just need to talk and see what happens. Whatever your situation, it's your life, and I would focus on what works for you.

You’re my ideal client! I want to meet you wherever you are & journey with you to where you want to go. Ever pass people who look impossibly high-functioning/put together - makes you feel like you'll never get there? So many look in a mirror & wonder who’s staring back & how they became who they are now.  To understand you, we first have to understand the story you’ve created from the beginning.  Letting others into dark corners of your life, where hurt hides, can be scary & painful.  But, it’s in those moments where healing happens. My role, in your journey, is to stand beside you, in the darker places, & help you turn on a light

I specialize in working with clients who struggle with depression, anxiety, poor self-esteem and interpersonal challenges. I want clients to be themselves in session and I am big on storytelling - your narrative matters! I use a combination of trauma-based intersectional feminist therapy, gestalt therapy and trauma-informed CBT. I work with clients from all backgrounds; especially Black Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) communities who have felt silenced or invalidated in their personal and professional lives. I believe in creating a safe, nurturing environment though I also believe in courageous conversations in session.

I believe in the transformative power of therapy and the comfort of having an ally and someone who is on your side, by your side. If you are feeling depressed, anxious, angry or experiencing other emotions or mood fluctuations, you may feel like no one is on your side or understands you. It can feel overwhelming and negatively impact you and your relationships. You may not want to see anyone or it may be hard for you to regulate your emotions around others. You want to feel better and interact with others in a healthier way. You want to be present and fully engaged in your life but do not know how to get there.