Emotionally Focused Therapists in New York, NY
Using Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT), our goal is to repair what is there, bringing the attachment and love to the surface.
We all experience the same feelings, so why do we sometimes feel so misunderstood? Speaking our emotions is not always considered valuable in the worlds we have to inhabit and yet our desire to connect is one of our most primary urges. I want to join you in finding the language to communicate the wants, needs and boundaries of your experience, and with others. Therapy can be a space to engage with those parts of self truthfully and without judgment.
Using Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT), our goal is to repair what is there, bringing the attachment and love to the surface.
We all experience the same feelings, so why do we sometimes feel so misunderstood? Speaking our emotions is not always considered valuable in the worlds we have to inhabit and yet our desire to connect is one of our most primary urges. I want to join you in finding the language to communicate the wants, needs and boundaries of your experience, and with others. Therapy can be a space to engage with those parts of self truthfully and without judgment.
Taking the step to better understand yourself and your relationships, as well as your most difficult emotions and memories, is a brave and worthwhile endeavor. You deserve to be met with compassion and curiosity. In my work as a psychotherapist, I strive to cultivate an empathic, client-centered environment to treat adults dealing with the struggles of living in the modern world. My years of experience in providing psychodynamic psychotherapy informs my focus in helping you find relief and foster lasting change.
Taking the step to better understand yourself and your relationships, as well as your most difficult emotions and memories, is a brave and worthwhile endeavor. You deserve to be met with compassion and curiosity. In my work as a psychotherapist, I strive to cultivate an empathic, client-centered environment to treat adults dealing with the struggles of living in the modern world. My years of experience in providing psychodynamic psychotherapy informs my focus in helping you find relief and foster lasting change.
As a licensed clinical social worker, I strive to create meaningful, lasting change through compassionate, client-centered therapy. Using an eclectic approach, I tailor evidence-based techniques like CBT, ERP, and trauma-informed care to meet your unique needs. With over a decade of experience, I treat Anxiety, Depression, OCD, PTSD, ADHD, and relationship issues. I work with young adults, adults, and older adults and provide inclusive, affirming therapy for all gender identities, racial backgrounds, and socioeconomic statuses. Therapy with me is collaborative, supportive, and focused on empowering you to heal, grow, and thrive.
As a licensed clinical social worker, I strive to create meaningful, lasting change through compassionate, client-centered therapy. Using an eclectic approach, I tailor evidence-based techniques like CBT, ERP, and trauma-informed care to meet your unique needs. With over a decade of experience, I treat Anxiety, Depression, OCD, PTSD, ADHD, and relationship issues. I work with young adults, adults, and older adults and provide inclusive, affirming therapy for all gender identities, racial backgrounds, and socioeconomic statuses. Therapy with me is collaborative, supportive, and focused on empowering you to heal, grow, and thrive.
I believe that we all struggle, at times, to cope with difficult feelings. You know, the ones that have been with us all our lives? The ones that make us feel stuck and hopeless at times? I also believe that we can make some sense out of our feelings by examining past relationships. With this awareness we can begin to look at your current feelings and relationships. In a non-judgmental environment, come as you are. We will approach this together.
I believe that we all struggle, at times, to cope with difficult feelings. You know, the ones that have been with us all our lives? The ones that make us feel stuck and hopeless at times? I also believe that we can make some sense out of our feelings by examining past relationships. With this awareness we can begin to look at your current feelings and relationships. In a non-judgmental environment, come as you are. We will approach this together.
With couples, I draw on Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT) to help partners move out of cycles of conflict and disconnection.
Most of the people I work with are thoughtful professionals and creative, intellectually engaged individuals who appear successful on the outside but feel internally stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure about their direction in their work or relationships. Some are navigating stressful workplace dynamics, burnout, or career questions; others are struggling with conflict in a partnership, dating challenges, or recurring relationship patterns. Before becoming a therapist, I practiced law, which helps me understand the pressures of demanding professional environments.
With couples, I draw on Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT) to help partners move out of cycles of conflict and disconnection.
Most of the people I work with are thoughtful professionals and creative, intellectually engaged individuals who appear successful on the outside but feel internally stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure about their direction in their work or relationships. Some are navigating stressful workplace dynamics, burnout, or career questions; others are struggling with conflict in a partnership, dating challenges, or recurring relationship patterns. Before becoming a therapist, I practiced law, which helps me understand the pressures of demanding professional environments.
If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, sexual dysfunction, or relationship issues, I am here to help. I am a warm, emotionally engaged therapist who will make you feel comfortable and understood. I am open and direct, and you will be able to tell instantly that you are in the room with someone who really wants to help you be your best self. I have 16 years of experience helping people who are struggling in one or multiple areas of their lives, and I believe that each client needs and deserves a personalized approach targeted to their own personality style, problems, and goals.
If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, sexual dysfunction, or relationship issues, I am here to help. I am a warm, emotionally engaged therapist who will make you feel comfortable and understood. I am open and direct, and you will be able to tell instantly that you are in the room with someone who really wants to help you be your best self. I have 16 years of experience helping people who are struggling in one or multiple areas of their lives, and I believe that each client needs and deserves a personalized approach targeted to their own personality style, problems, and goals.
After many years of working as a social worker, I began to look forward to collaborating with clients whose choices motivated them to enhance the lives of others they interacted with and coexisted alongside. I understand that this process is not easy. However, I am confident that psychotherapy can help you improve both your own life and the lives of those around you. By embarking on this journey together, we will focus on outcomes that positively impact you and others. I believe that therapy is a partnership. Together, we will identify the goals that matter to you, whether that involves improving relationships, building self-esteem,
After many years of working as a social worker, I began to look forward to collaborating with clients whose choices motivated them to enhance the lives of others they interacted with and coexisted alongside. I understand that this process is not easy. However, I am confident that psychotherapy can help you improve both your own life and the lives of those around you. By embarking on this journey together, we will focus on outcomes that positively impact you and others. I believe that therapy is a partnership. Together, we will identify the goals that matter to you, whether that involves improving relationships, building self-esteem,
First be curious. We tend to think of ourselves as we have been in the past, rather than seeing ourselves in the present moment. Therapy allows a fresh start toward self-knowledge. Learning to express yourself without judgment will give you new perspectives. Anxiety, life transitions, coping skills and self-regulation are issues that can be helped with therapy. If you have past traumas that affect you, expressive therapies together with AF-EMDR (if appropriate) can help release what the body has held on to...sometimes therapy needs to include both verbal and non-verbal means to be effective.
First be curious. We tend to think of ourselves as we have been in the past, rather than seeing ourselves in the present moment. Therapy allows a fresh start toward self-knowledge. Learning to express yourself without judgment will give you new perspectives. Anxiety, life transitions, coping skills and self-regulation are issues that can be helped with therapy. If you have past traumas that affect you, expressive therapies together with AF-EMDR (if appropriate) can help release what the body has held on to...sometimes therapy needs to include both verbal and non-verbal means to be effective.
Something quietly shifts when you've been performing "fine" for so long that
you've lost track of what actually feels true. Maybe you carry the weight of
meeting everyone's expectations — your family's, your culture's, your own
relentless inner critic — while wondering why none of it feels like enough. You
might struggle with anxious spiraling, ADHD that makes focus feel like a constant
negotiation, or a relationship with your body that's never been easy. If you're a
young adult navigating those pressures, including the particular kind that comes
with being first-gen or from an immigrant household, you've come to the right
place.
Something quietly shifts when you've been performing "fine" for so long that
you've lost track of what actually feels true. Maybe you carry the weight of
meeting everyone's expectations — your family's, your culture's, your own
relentless inner critic — while wondering why none of it feels like enough. You
might struggle with anxious spiraling, ADHD that makes focus feel like a constant
negotiation, or a relationship with your body that's never been easy. If you're a
young adult navigating those pressures, including the particular kind that comes
with being first-gen or from an immigrant household, you've come to the right
place.
"Alis grave nihil": Nothing is heavy to those with wings. My goal is to help clients learn to fly above their pain, fears, stressors. My job is providing the tools and guidance to recognize the issues. In my practice, these tools might include cognitive or behavioral techniques or other methods/theories, including mindfulness. The approach to wellness might include spiritual or physical health but, in all things, the focus is on the client and it always takes his/her needs and desires as primary. Beyond techniques is always the importance in discovering the underlying causes. There is no one path. For each person it is unique.
"Alis grave nihil": Nothing is heavy to those with wings. My goal is to help clients learn to fly above their pain, fears, stressors. My job is providing the tools and guidance to recognize the issues. In my practice, these tools might include cognitive or behavioral techniques or other methods/theories, including mindfulness. The approach to wellness might include spiritual or physical health but, in all things, the focus is on the client and it always takes his/her needs and desires as primary. Beyond techniques is always the importance in discovering the underlying causes. There is no one path. For each person it is unique.
You know what’s wrong, even why. You’ve read all the books, perhaps you’ve already tried therapy, but not much seems to change. I believe I can help.
For over 25 years, I have helped women and men suffering from early attachment wounds, unhealthy relationship patterns, and other traumas big and small to create the lives they want to live.
You know what’s wrong, even why. You’ve read all the books, perhaps you’ve already tried therapy, but not much seems to change. I believe I can help.
For over 25 years, I have helped women and men suffering from early attachment wounds, unhealthy relationship patterns, and other traumas big and small to create the lives they want to live.
In the twelve years I've been working as a psychoanalyst, I've learned that many of us seek therapy because the sense of losing our mind, ourselves, our loved ones, or our livelihood is terrifying, and the real threats of psychic catastrophes are debilitating. Whether the collapse is "out there" or "in here," it often seems the world is collapsing. Knowing what we want becomes increasingly difficult, and we struggle to take shape and hold on to ourselves in the presence of others. We fold up or fold in to protect ourselves and our relationships, but then aloneness, desperation, panic, and self-attack set in.
In the twelve years I've been working as a psychoanalyst, I've learned that many of us seek therapy because the sense of losing our mind, ourselves, our loved ones, or our livelihood is terrifying, and the real threats of psychic catastrophes are debilitating. Whether the collapse is "out there" or "in here," it often seems the world is collapsing. Knowing what we want becomes increasingly difficult, and we struggle to take shape and hold on to ourselves in the presence of others. We fold up or fold in to protect ourselves and our relationships, but then aloneness, desperation, panic, and self-attack set in.
I hope to foster an environment where you feel comfortable discussing your specific struggles and needs. My goal is to help my clients better understand their symptoms as well as the driving force behind them in order to develop effective coping skills for mental health issues. I am a licensed Therapist who specializes in issues related to addiction, trauma, depression, anxiety and other mood disorders.
I hope to foster an environment where you feel comfortable discussing your specific struggles and needs. My goal is to help my clients better understand their symptoms as well as the driving force behind them in order to develop effective coping skills for mental health issues. I am a licensed Therapist who specializes in issues related to addiction, trauma, depression, anxiety and other mood disorders.
Have you been feeling a kind of exhaustion that no rest seem to fix? Carrying a heaviness in your heart while quietly fighting battles no one else sees? Your mind chases thoughts you cannot switch off, spiraling through “what if” scenarios, replaying the past, and worrying endlessly about the future. Even in a crowd, a quiet loneliness lingers, while your own needs get buried beneath others’. Your spark dims, the person you once knew now feels distant, and though you hold space for everyone else, your heart finds nowhere to rest, every thought, every worry, becomes a weight, leaving your mind tense, restless, and haunted by itself.
Have you been feeling a kind of exhaustion that no rest seem to fix? Carrying a heaviness in your heart while quietly fighting battles no one else sees? Your mind chases thoughts you cannot switch off, spiraling through “what if” scenarios, replaying the past, and worrying endlessly about the future. Even in a crowd, a quiet loneliness lingers, while your own needs get buried beneath others’. Your spark dims, the person you once knew now feels distant, and though you hold space for everyone else, your heart finds nowhere to rest, every thought, every worry, becomes a weight, leaving your mind tense, restless, and haunted by itself.
I use a psychoanalytic, trauma-focused approach to help clients understand how past experiences shape their present lives. Integrating EMDR, DBT, CBT, and Person-Centered Therapy, I address trauma, anxiety, and depression while fostering resilience and self-awareness. My goal is to create a supportive, safe space where clients feel empowered to explore their emotions, gain insight, and achieve lasting healing. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor specializing in anxiety, depression, and mood disorders, working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families.
I use a psychoanalytic, trauma-focused approach to help clients understand how past experiences shape their present lives. Integrating EMDR, DBT, CBT, and Person-Centered Therapy, I address trauma, anxiety, and depression while fostering resilience and self-awareness. My goal is to create a supportive, safe space where clients feel empowered to explore their emotions, gain insight, and achieve lasting healing. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor specializing in anxiety, depression, and mood disorders, working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families.
I hold certification in trauma, EMDR, EFT and other specialized treatment approaches.
Life is complex and hectic! I help gay and queer men in New York—especially those in the fast-paced, high-pressure environment of NYC—who feel trapped in cycles of anxiety, stuck in unfulfilling relationships, or disconnected from their own sexual satisfaction. I understand how easy it is to feel like you’re supposed to have it all together in a city that never slows down, while privately carrying the weight of self-doubt, isolation, and unspoken fears. Many of my clients tell me they’re tired of repeating the same arguments with partners, feeling disconnected during intimacy, or second-guessing their worth in both love and life.
I hold certification in trauma, EMDR, EFT and other specialized treatment approaches.
Life is complex and hectic! I help gay and queer men in New York—especially those in the fast-paced, high-pressure environment of NYC—who feel trapped in cycles of anxiety, stuck in unfulfilling relationships, or disconnected from their own sexual satisfaction. I understand how easy it is to feel like you’re supposed to have it all together in a city that never slows down, while privately carrying the weight of self-doubt, isolation, and unspoken fears. Many of my clients tell me they’re tired of repeating the same arguments with partners, feeling disconnected during intimacy, or second-guessing their worth in both love and life.
You might be feeling overwhelmed, unsure how to move forward, or struggling to support your child through emotional or behavioral challenges. Maybe you’ve tried to manage things on your own, but the stress or patterns keep showing up. I bring a strong clinical foundation and a compassionate, client-centered approach, supporting individuals and families in navigating life’s challenges and creating meaningful, lasting change. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and families facing anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral challenges, and life transitions. I work with diverse and marginalized populations.
You might be feeling overwhelmed, unsure how to move forward, or struggling to support your child through emotional or behavioral challenges. Maybe you’ve tried to manage things on your own, but the stress or patterns keep showing up. I bring a strong clinical foundation and a compassionate, client-centered approach, supporting individuals and families in navigating life’s challenges and creating meaningful, lasting change. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and families facing anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral challenges, and life transitions. I work with diverse and marginalized populations.
I am an experienced adult psychotherapist with accredited postgraduate training and clinical experience. I have special interests in work-related stress, performance anxiety, eating disorders and interpersonal relationships. I have an active affiliation with many major insurance plans. You can expect to have a consultation within one to two days. My office is conveniently located on the Upper West Side. Curiosity, humor and a toleration of paradox and irony can help. Let's see how we can bring out the best in you and make the world a better place for everyone.
I am an experienced adult psychotherapist with accredited postgraduate training and clinical experience. I have special interests in work-related stress, performance anxiety, eating disorders and interpersonal relationships. I have an active affiliation with many major insurance plans. You can expect to have a consultation within one to two days. My office is conveniently located on the Upper West Side. Curiosity, humor and a toleration of paradox and irony can help. Let's see how we can bring out the best in you and make the world a better place for everyone.
My clients are seeking therapy for wellness and mental health issues including depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, work stress, and self esteem issues. I have two decades of experience working with clients with diverse social and cultural backgrounds, including many musicians and artists. My role as a therapist is to help people overcome their barriers to optimal functioning. I strongly believe in recognizing that everyone is a holistic being who has a multitude of capabilities. My training as a music therapist and psychoanalyst informs my work, which is tailored to the individual needs of people from diverse backgrounds.
My clients are seeking therapy for wellness and mental health issues including depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, work stress, and self esteem issues. I have two decades of experience working with clients with diverse social and cultural backgrounds, including many musicians and artists. My role as a therapist is to help people overcome their barriers to optimal functioning. I strongly believe in recognizing that everyone is a holistic being who has a multitude of capabilities. My training as a music therapist and psychoanalyst informs my work, which is tailored to the individual needs of people from diverse backgrounds.
Do you hear your inner critic telling you, “I am not good enough,” “I am not worth it?” Does it feel overwhelming to experience uncertainty in everyday life and relationships? The key is to understand why certain relationship patterns repeat—and more importantly, why you repeat them, even when you know they don't help.
I help young professionals move from self-criticism to being able to show up as their full selves—without needing to earn belonging by shrinking, pleasing, or proving. My intention is for you to come to a place where you can speak clearly—so you can feel like an active agent in your daily life and relationships.
Do you hear your inner critic telling you, “I am not good enough,” “I am not worth it?” Does it feel overwhelming to experience uncertainty in everyday life and relationships? The key is to understand why certain relationship patterns repeat—and more importantly, why you repeat them, even when you know they don't help.
I help young professionals move from self-criticism to being able to show up as their full selves—without needing to earn belonging by shrinking, pleasing, or proving. My intention is for you to come to a place where you can speak clearly—so you can feel like an active agent in your daily life and relationships.
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- Rego Park
- Sunnyside
- Woodside
Emotionally Focused Therapists
Who is emotionally focused therapy for?
Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.
Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?
People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.
What happens in emotionally focused therapy?
Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.
What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?
EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.