Therapists in New York, NY

Sumantha believes the client is the expert of their own life and views the therapeutic experience as an alliance between the client and herself. Sumantha provides a safe environment where clients can freely explore their interests, determine goals and realize their strengths and resources. She utilizes a multi-dimensional approach in counseling which includes CBT, narrative therapy, a problem-solving approach and psychoanalysis.

We provide counseling and auxiliary services to seniors, the disabled, caregivers, and their families. ISS is committed to helping our clients develop the coping skills necessary to function at one's maximum ability by providing in-home counseling services. Through therapy, our counselors help clients find renewed enjoyment in life and increased emotional well-being. Counseling may also ameliorate the behavioral problems that come with chronic ailments, such as Alzheimer's disease. By addressing the mental health needs of seniors, the disabled, and caregivers, counseling can help lessen the frequency of hospitalization and enhance one's social life.

I am an empathetic therapist who views each person through his/her own unique lens, which allows me a better understanding of what you feel. This belief has allowed me to serve a diverse population which includes adults, adolescents, gay, lesbian, and seniors. The goal is to help you ultimately achieve a more rewarding, peaceful, and meaningful life.

A major focus of my practice is on coping skills development and mind/body connection. I specialize in trauma, anger management, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, and depression, pain and stress management, conflict resolution, relationship issues, work-related problems. Because of the strong relationship between mind and body, the impact of each on the other, the mind/body connection is integrated into all aspects of interventions. Learn to manage fear, anxiety, stress, loneliness, and depression during today’s challeng times.

Shelly practices from an empathetic and multiculturally sensitive perspective. Her clinical interests include anxiety, crisis and trauma, sexuality and sexual issues, and substance abuse and addiction.

Andrea's approach to therapy is rooted in Person-Centered Therapy, incorporating Psychodynamic Theory and CBT-informed techniques. Additionally, her Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher/Mindfulness training guides aid her work as she helps clients detach from their thoughts, while bringing the body and awareness back to the present moment. Andrea works to provide a safe space to be seen and heard, fostering safety for expression of the most authentic self.

Daniel provides therapeutic support from an individualized, person-centered approach in an attempt to meet each new patient where they are in their specific life-situation. He draws from an eclectic multicultural theoretical framework, incorporating psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and dialectical-behavioral approaches to treatment when appropriate. He firmly believes in each individual’s unique differences and relies on a strengths-based perspective when working to motivate behavioral change.

I am an experienced and flexible psychologist/psychoanalyst who has been practicing for over 30 years. I find if my patients give treatment a chance, they usually have good results, that is, they have significantly greater control over their lives and problems (e.g. anxiety, depression, OCD, inter-personal problems, etc.). I accept Insurance, and my fees are adjusted to Income.

Through Telehealth via Zoom ,Face-time etc people can address issues in their relationships while remaining safe from travel while in their own homes. Stresses from this pandemic are creating new challenges in how we communicate. The loss of our routines has made communication more crucial for peace of mind . Communication is the main tool in resolving problems. Therapy facilitates the expression and sharing of your thoughts and feelings and will assist gaining awareness and control over your inner reactions Couples can describe experiences in a setting that allows for mutual listening and understanding .

I'm an interactive individual and couples therapist who believes that sometimes a short series of focused sessions can resolve a painful dilemma, while complicated, deeply rooted issues may call for a substantial course of treatment. In either case, your therapy should look like nobody else's -- because it takes its shape uniquely around you. I'm experienced and well-trained. When we meet, I'll listen with care and speak honestly about how I see your particular situation and what I think would help.

Javier's approach to therapy is primarily person-centered and cognitive-behavioral. However, he also utilizes techniques from other modalities as well including DBT, mindfulness, Gestalt therapy, and motivational interviewing. His therapy involves actively listening to clients' needs and concerns, while engaging them in whichever therapeutic intervention may best be suitable for them in a welcoming and safe space. Establishing a strong and genuine rapport is essential to help foster change and progress. Javier has worked for over 5 years at an outpatient mental health clinic in Brooklyn, NY.

I am a gestalt therapist with 39+ years of experience working with most cultures, religions, issues, and diagnoses. My clientele varies from blue-collar to artists to professionals. I also do corporate work, teach, train, supervise, lead workshops, and retreats, and am a therapist's therapist. I especially like working with traumas, old and new, addictions, creativity,somatic symptoms, and dreams. Strengths: I am creative, insightful, intuitive, empathic, motivated, and accepting; with excellent humor and timing. I have knowledge of psychotropic medications, homeopathy, spiritual practices. I continue to learn, grow, work on myself.

Although I have a certificate in psychoanalysis from NIP, my work is informed by the needs of the individual and I use various modalities in treatment. I have extensive experience in working with trauma, both recent and past, and have found that my EMDR training is very useful. Cognitive/Behavioral techniques are particularly helpful in working with clients who are experiencing anxiety or depression. In some instances medication might be helpful and we would discuss a referral to a psychiatrist. I am not doctrinaire, and work with a client to develop an appropriate treatment plan.

Knowledgeable yet flexible psychologist/psychoanalyst with 30 years of experience. I've had much success in treating people with a variety of problems (e.g. anxiety, depression, OCD, interpersonal difficulties). Insurance accepted, and fees adjusted to Income.

The work of life is hard, and we all have a unique innerworld shaped by our experiences, disposition, and learned behaviors that can leave us feeling really stuck. At times, we need support untangling the knot of all that we’re grappling with. Building a relationship together - one grounded in trust and honesty - can become a powerful tool for growth and healing, Regardless of your starting point, I aim to help you safely and authentically expand your capacity for thought and feeling, and along the way, support you in releasing shame, discovering empowerment, breaking unhelpful patterns, and gaining more control over your emotions.

I am a clinical psychologist with twenty-five years of experience in the practice, supervision and teaching of psychotherapy in New York. I would say my approach is warm, supportive and flexible--responsive to the challenge a client faces. I have served on the medical faculty of two universities, including seventeen years at Columbia, and try to balance the benefits of evidenced-based treatment with the sensitivity of psychoanalytic and family approaches; I am certified in these last two areas. My goal is to help clients overcome obstacles to working and loving with greater pleasure and clarity.

People most often contact me when a critical life event has occurred. They may be feeling anxious or depressed, or have become newly aware of a need to make changes in the way they handle their relationships, emotions, and self-esteem. For some, this is the beginning of a long journey of self-exploration. Others prefer to seek new, more effective tools to address the immediate situation. I think that a good clinician should be able to tailor the treatment to fit the needs and preferences of the client. Too often it is the other way around.

When seeing a new patient I am always mindful of the value of listening and communication. I am always mindful of ways of interpreting deeper understanding, but it begins with the building of a relationship between the two people in the room. By allowing this to develop I am able to assist in finding resolutions to symptoms and patterns that are emotionally painful and stubbornly have not gone away. My ideal client is one who is at least curious about making a commitment to change. I will attempt to do my part. I do use video and teletherapy for new and established patients.

I provide a neutral, non-judgmental zone to explore and find positive coping strategies that can improve daily living. I believe that positive coping strategies will empower us to live our best lives. I will aid you in finding and exploring factors in your past and present that have hindered you from recognizing your internal strength, thereby empowering you to move forward and become mentally healthier. I hold a strong belief that talk therapy allows for a collaborative effort to utilize grounded theories as the tools needed to help you heal, change, accept and live your best life.