Therapists in New York, NY

I am a New York based LP-Mental Health Counselor with Avena Psychological Services. I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Psychological Sciences and Communication from the University of Connecticut, and my Master’s degree in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Columbia University. I utilize an integrative approach to counseling based in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and informed by Multicultural and Feminist Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and DBT. In utilizing these modalities, I provide a safe and nurturing space for clients to heal.

Reaching out for support is one of the most powerful and important things you can do for yourself. Together through deep introspection, self-focus, and collaborative action, we will build within you a strong set of tools to help you move through your life with more confidence and ease. Through our work, we will uncover and strengthen the resilience that lies within you and set you up for the life you want to live.

Hello, I'm Ilana, a trauma-informed therapist based in New York City. Therapy with me is all about creating a genuine connection between two human beings. No empty nods or passive listening here! Whether you're an individual or part of a couple, I offer a warm and supportive space for growth, whether in person at my Midtown Manhattan office or virtually. My practice centers around attachment theory, focusing on practical strategies to shift attachment from insecurity to security.

I provide individual therapy to young women in an inviting and authentic way. I specialize in supporting 20 and 30-something women and mothers navigate challenges and change in their day-to-day life. My focus is supporting women around relationships (dating/ friendships), communication, adjustment to change, and decision making. In addition to women’s mental health, I work with mothers throughout their pregnancy and postpartum journey.

By working with Sara, you will realize that you hold the power to create your ideal life. Sara’s warm and welcoming presence allows her clients to feel supported and motivated in navigating the different crossroads they encounter. She understands the complexities that come with these moments and eagerly listens to her clients’ perspectives, challenges potential barriers, and helps them build the tools to effectively work through these decisions. Using a collaborative and strengths-based foundation, Sara supports clients experiencing everything from anxiety, depression, self-esteem, to general challenges in everyday life.

I am a warm, affirming, non-judgmental psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience, and I work with an interactive, humanistic, strengths-based, trauma-informed, HAES-aligned, and transparent, narrative approach. I believe that people have the innate capacity to heal and change. We will work together to develop a deeper understanding of your life goals and perspectives, so that we can custom-tailor techniques to make life most meaningful for you. We will work together toward resolving life challenges by identifying your personal strengths, coping strategies, and by helping you to see things in your life from a different lens.

I am a clinician in both Connecticut and New York. I had extensive clinical experience working as a court appointed Guardian ad Litem, previously working in Therapeutic Foster Care and as a Psychotherapist. I obtained my bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Political Science from Central Connecticut State University and earned my Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Saint Joseph. I have worked in various professional settings through direct practice and in social advocacy. I have worked alongside state non-profits in child welfare, as well as school base counseling and outpatient clinics.

Do you feel stuck, trapped, or overwhelmed by life’s challenges? Do you feel anxious, sad, or lonely whether you are alone or in a relationship? Whatever the reason is, I will help you explore how to identify what may be holding you back from reaching your potential and ability to transform, thrive, and live satisfying and meaningful life.

I am intuitive, open minded and direct in my practice. I help people when they are feeling overwhelmed by life and unsure how to move forward. I work with people struggling with their relationships, professional or family stresses and life transitions. As a couples therapist I support partners to improve communication, increase intimacy, identify yearnings, co-parent more effectively and mediate for couples considering separation and divorce. I prioritize respecting your goals, and we work collaboratively to help you discover new ways to find meaning and build personal changes that can yield to a better life.

Change, either planned or unexpected, is the most anxiety provoking factor in our lives - and the most constant! You need the skills to confront change, to stay calm and self-confident, to analyze and take effective action. Unconscious mental habits - distrust of others, self doubt - can interfere with this process. I will work with you to identify and CHANGE those bad habits. I work in a multi-faceted approach through psychoanalytic exploration of key life experiences and a systematic program of change through cognitive-behavioral techniques, relaxation, and meditation. It works!

Do you find yourself doing the same things over and over again; Psychotherapy can help you change those patterns. Both in depth and short term therapy using alternative methods available. Experience matters! I have worked with all of the areas indicated for over 30 years. Caring. Experienced. Professional. Let me help, as I have so many others before you!

As a therapist specializing in relationships, I believe in creating a warm and supportive space for healing and growth. I understand the unique challenges you face, whether it's anxiety, depression, navigating relationships, or building self-esteem. Together, we can explore the mind-body connection to help you manage your emotions, improve your mood, and build healthy connections.

We all experience difficult times in our lives. Many of us struggle to maintain healthy relationships with our partners/friends/family or struggle to manage stress or know how to navigate life stage transitions (parenthood, breakups/divorce, retirement, illness, etc). Whether you want to strengthen your self-worth and confidence, improve communication or intimacy in relationships, slow down reactivity, or stop repeating self-destructive cycles, therapy is a space to gain insight and skills to help break patterns that hinder your life satisfaction. Therapy offers you the possibility to create the change you are looking for

You may have wondered whether therapy could be helpful to you. I understand the importance of your psychological health in your everyday functioning and am committed to helping during this time. I offer a free consultation to discuss any questions you may have. As a senior staff therapist at Greenwich Psychology group, I enjoy working with individuals who are committed to self-exploration and may be struggling with anxiety, depression, family concerns, and/or work issues. I work to create a safe and non-judgmental space where we can explore your challenges and find ways to reconnect with your healthier and positive self.

Life is worth living when we feel authentic and genuine, and engage in meaningful relationships. Sadness, grief, disappointment, hurt, and loss are all-natural human emotions. Feeling chronically anxious, depressed, inadequate, or unlovable are not. These unrelenting feelings come from an injury (or injuries) that hasn’t healed. Regardless of where your emotional injury comes from, you can learn to regulate your reactions, heal these wounds, take care of yourself, & connect to your sense of meaning and purpose. The more you live in alignment with your values and what is meaningful to you, the better you will feel.

Elizabeth Marks, LMSW believes that we all have the strength and ability to make positive change in our lives when given the proper support and guidance. Wherever you are in life; starting a new job, doubting a relationship, struggling with self-esteem - Elizabeth will connect and work with you to establish and attain your goals. Through several years of clinical experience, she has found that therapy is most effective when grounded in understanding and motivation. Her distinctive style is honest and collaborative allowing clients to feel safe and inspired to make powerful strides towards a more fulfilled self.

I have been practicing psychotherapy with individuals and couples for over 20 years. I work with individual patients mostly using EMDR, a therapeutic technique to clear traumatic experiences which get "stuck" in emotions, body and brain and cause symptoms which bring clients into therapy. My other approaches to Individual Therapy are Psychodynamic and Mindfulness- based therapies.My reputation is that I am straight forward without harshness and I give constructive feedback. My goal is to understand root causes of the problems that bring people to therapy. We work together to gain insight and develop strategies to make change.

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.

I believe that the power for change resides in each individual and that therapy can promote and facilitate desired changes through the collaborative therapeutic relationship. I strive to create a safe environment and relationship within which each individual can explore old patterns of relating and create new relational capacities. I have 23 years of experience and expertise treating depression, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, substance abuse, divorce adjustment, parenting as well as couples therapy. I have post-doctoral training and teach new therapists at the post-doc level. In addition to psychotherapy.