EmblemHealth Therapists in New York, NY

Are you caught between competing identities, beliefs, and desires? Are you struggling to heal from trauma, overcome despair, or maintain boundaries? Do you find yourself socially or politically misunderstood by those around you? Do you repeat the same unsatisfying patterns in work, friendship, and relationships? Together, we can explore all this in a curious, collaborative, non-judgmental way. All feelings and beliefs are welcome, no matter how confusing or contradictory they may seem at first. I believe that the best therapy is affirming yet challenging, and built on trust, joy, and humor. It's never too late to try.

My primary goal as your therapist is to help you navigate challenges through a non-judgmental, collaborative and client-centered relationship. As an Afro-Latina female clinician, one of my passions is to serve people in my community and to help them find meaning in their lives. I employ an integrative approach to therapy to meet individual needs. This means that I integrate various techniques from several modalities to meet you where you are and help you achieve deep healing. The approaches that I use most often are Psychodynamic, Narrative therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral therapy.

We all seek happiness and want to rid ourselves of suffering so that we can enjoy our lives. Yet this seemingly simple goal is often the hardest one to reach. I strive to help people identify those things in the present and in their past that keep them from reaching their goals, and to creatively change patterns of feeling and thinking that get in the way. I have a special interest in working with non-conformist people in creative professions.

As a clinical psychologist, I am deeply committed to helping people improve their lives. I am dedicated to helping people resolve their personal problems and alleviate personal suffering. For many people seeking professional help, my role is to facilitate: having a more enjoyable life, make better life choices, have healthier and happier relationships, and alleviate emotional pain through self-awareness and self acceptance. My practice involves psychological services to adults and adolescents. I work with individuals and couples, and I provide parent consultations and diagnostic consultations.

If you have trouble meeting a life-partner, we should talk. Simlarly, if you have an issue with anxiety, let's discuss it. Life experience and training have given me some insight into backgrounds in religion, and ethnic minorities. I'm multilingual, but the main thing is to understand you. I've had almost 35 years of experience in learning how to do that.

Kim strives to create a space for clients to feel supported and empowered. Infusing her sessions with warmth and humor, Kim collaborates with clients to recognize their strengths, derive meaning from past experiences, and facilitate change. Her practice integrates person-centered and psychodynamic approaches to help clients develop compassion and insight.

Are you struggling to understand and manage the challenges you are facing? By providing a space in which you can explore root causes and develop healthy thoughts and effective coping mechanisms, I can help. Together we can identify beliefs that contribute to your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, with a goal of increased self understanding and less emotional distress. I am deeply committed to helping you understand how your feelings and thoughts impact your perceptions of yourself, your life, and your relationships. I specialize in LGBTQ-related concerns; all gender identities, gender expressions, and sexualities are welcome.

While no one is immune to the uncertainties of existence, a trustworthy and collaborative relationship inspires us to redefine our stories and have patience with everything unresolved. With a focus on holistic health, Marina’s approach integrates mindfulness, spirituality, and neuroscience with the use of Motivational Interviewing, CBT, EMDR, and Trauma Focused Psychodynamic techniques to create a healing environment that encourages self-actualization and dedication to growth. Marina is training to become a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional while expanding her expertise in areas of EMDR, Integrative Nutrition and Brain Health.

If you reading this you want to talk to someone. We can begin today. I can probably help you with two important area of life, work and love. Therapy is not for everyone but maybe it is for you. You talk I listen and we go from there. Whether you have a wish to improve career, personal relationships, unstuck or unburden yourself from negativity, losses and emotional instability it starts with you giving yourself permission to make that call.

Does life feel more difficult than it should? Are you struggling in your relationships, or dealing with symptoms of anxiety, depression, identity or trauma? With over 10 years of experience working with individuals, couples and families, I integrate psychodynamic, CBT and somatic experiencing techniques to empower clients with self-awareness amd skills necessary to overcome their maladaptive patterns and achieve the lives they desire. As someone who has been on this journey myself, my passion and purpose is to guide others down this path.

Shira is a skilled mental health counselor supporting those in need to make positive and meaningful changes. Through a compassionate lens, she helps individuals overcome issues such as depression, anxiety, addiction, grief and relationship conflict. Shira uses client-centered counseling to increase motivation and self-empowerment. She helps individuals to reach short and long-term goals and develop healthy coping skills to continue to improve quality of life.

You are looking to make changes in your life, but don’t know where to start. Or maybe it feels like there are too many changes in your life and it's making you anxious. You are in the midst of a life transition and are feeling anxious. There are so many valid reasons that people seek out therapy. It is one of the most personal experiences and therefore, I believe in a very individualized approach.

I am a licensed psychotherapist trained in several evidence based integrative approaches. I assist my clients in addressing issues such as depression, anxiety, OCD, grief, low self esteem, LGBTQ, codependency, family conflicts, and existential life issues. I provide supportive, compassionate, and mindful psychotherapy for individuals seeking to improve their well-being while cultivating skills that lead to a greater sense of purpose and self acceptance. My services are suitable for those feeling overwhelmed by their thoughts, emotions and general life experiences.

As a former photojournalist, I have always been intent on empowering others to tell their story; eager to understand the context of their reality. I seek to create a nonjudgmental space that invites you to openly share the many aspects of your intersecting identities. My genuine interest in your experience will be evident in my thoughtful curiosity and warm sense of empathy. Together, we will have the opportunity to explore valuable insights that lead to meaningful personal development.

For the last 20+ years I have treated adults, couples, and adolescents, epecially, who come with depression, anxiety, and panic disorders; the adolescents almost always present with adjustment and behavior problems. I treat psychodynamically and the goal is to resolve the psychosocial stressors and restore better functioning. In addition, I have researched and mentored with professionals about the human animal bond and I provide therapy for people who are living with terminally ill pets or are bereaving a pet that has passed away.

It is a brave decision to come into therapy and seek help and support. I am curious to explore with you who you are, what brings you to this space, and how you want to proceed in life. My approach is warm and accepting, and I draw from different theories, including psychodynamic, existential, and feminist theory. I want to get to the roots of your concerns by exploring your early history and your relationships with and reaction to the systems you are in.

Do you ever feel anxious or need help dealing with stress? Do you wish someone would listen, hear you, and help you figure out successful coping strategies? With authenticity, thoughtfulness, and a splash of humor, we will explore the challenges you face and develop tools to help you in the future, while building trust in a warm and welcoming, judgment-free zone. I have experience working with young adults and adults from all backgrounds experiencing anxiety, stress, relationship/intimacy issues, life transitions, career/sports performance stress, cultural/religious identity confusion, time management issues, and self esteem issues.

I am a NYS Licensed Social Worker who specializes in working with people who struggle with anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, PTSD and other mental health issues. I received my graduate degree from the Fordham School of Social Service. I draw from a variety of therapeutic techniques and treatment modalities and personalize them to fit the individual or couple. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and more-traditional psychodynamic modalities. The intention of my work is to help the individual or couple achieve a sense of harmony and happiness in their lives.

I have been a therapist in private practice for 20+ years. As a therapist I utilize a range of modalities and fit the modality to the needs of the individual rather than the individual to the modality. I have worked as a consultant to a special program for individuals who have a history of sexual assault and violence as well as family violence and, in addition, have taught for 15 + years at Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service. I have worked successfully with relationship difficulties, employment difficulties as well as with those with a history of PTSD, mood disorders and marital conflict.