Therapists in New York, NY

I firmly believe in the inherent potential of each person to become their optimal self. Life's journey often presents us with unforeseen challenges and overwhelming transitions that can impede our progress. These circumstances may hinder our ability to live fully. My primary objective is to establish a nurturing environment where individuals can cultivate positive and sustainable changes through the foundation of a therapeutic alliance. By fostering this connection, I aspire to empower individuals to navigate life's complexities and unlock their fullest potential.

Are you troubled by anxiety or intrusive thoughts? Do you struggle in your relationships or feel unfulfilled in your life? I help create a safe and authentic space where we can explore what is preventing you from reaching your potential. People have a tremendous capacity for change, and I can work with you in understanding patterns that are present in your life. My style is warm, compassionate, and genuine.

Are you having problems in your relationship? As a psychologist with over 20 years of experience, I am here to help. I can guide you through rebuilding trust, establishing clear communication channels, and restoring intimacy. If you’re looking for a couples therapist, you’ve probably tried to improve your relationship on your own without success, and maybe you’re discouraged. Couples therapy helps overcome these frustrations by using proven strategies to strengthen relationships. I use one of the most effective methods of couples counseling called Emotion Focused Couples Therapy (EFT).

If you find yourself struggling to navigate life in what feels like a messy, complicated, relentless world, reaching out for help can feel overwhelming. I strive to create a space where you can fully explore and process your thoughts, feelings and experiences, without judgement. I believe that therapy looks different for everyone, and it can even vary session to session. Most importantly, it is a collaborative process that works best when you feel truly seen and heard.

Therapy begins within a trusted, emotional connection where your unique story can truly be heard. I'm dedicated to helping you sort out your feelings and circumstances, to examine difficult relationships. I will teach you effective coping skills, strategies to better handle stress and distress. We will utilize new tools to address problem behavior patterns, unhealthy relationships and to problem solve. I utilize a nuanced, crafted combination of evidenced-based therapies: Mindfulness, Supportive, Relational, Psychodynamic, Motivational, Cognitive Behavioral, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Modern Analytic and Family Treatments.

Here are the most common problems in relationships: poor communication skills; infidelity; unhealthy conflict resolution; inadequately managed time together; emotional distance due to infertility struggles; disparate sexual intimacy; lack of trust; different financial goals/illiteracy; inability to honor each other's boundaries; unmet love/sexual needs. I have seen these issues and more resolved in my decades of caring for couples and their struggling relationships. Are you beginning to notice any of these patterns in your relationship? Do you need help? I understand. I see you. You are not alone. Let me help you heal together.

I believe in the beautiful complexity of humans and in human fortitude to navigate what hurts. As a therapist, I am here to help deepen your understanding of the wonder and the pain within your story and make space for something new. Reaching for support takes courage; I will meet you on your path, we'll assess your needs together, and work to let healing unfold. I have expertise and a special dedication to those managing perinatal challenges including infertility and loss. I also work with those coping with anxiety, trauma, depression, the myriad of life’s transitions, and the unique experience of first responders.

I love working with new or expecting moms & dads, post-college grads newly "adulting", women in their 20s, adults facing infertility, and anyone going through grief, loss, or major life transitions. I use approaches like DBT, Mindfulness-Based Stress Relief, and CBT to help clients gain insight into who they are and create happier, healthier lives with more joy. I have certificates in Perinatal Mental Health and Grief Therapy. I am also a certified yoga teacher and offer meditation & body-based practices in addition to talk therapy. Book a free 20 min consult with me this week: cultivatetherapyteam.clientsecure.me

I am passionate about supporting couples, women, children and all people in need of support. I provide passionate supportive care for Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, stress, relationship trouble, and more. In addition to my experience in treating behavioral difficulties, stress, and relationship support, I am passionate about supporting individuals and couples who may be experiencing infertility and/or loss. I passionately support my fellow Jews facing the troubling rise in antisemitism and violence. In addition to my LMSW, I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Therapist, obtaining Trauma certification from Arizona Trauma Institute.

Are you struggling in your relationships? Having unresolved issues in your life? Going through life transitions either personally or professionally? This can often lead to increase of stress, anxiety and depression. I believe there are many things in our lives we cannot control but we can try to control how we react to others and circumstances in life. That is where I can assist. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy. My therapeutic approach is personalized and collaborative.I work with you to utilize the strategies and modalities that are appropriate to your situation. I start "where the client is at".

Experienced, effective therapist, focusing on sexuality, relationships & intimacy issues in individuals and couples. Embracing a wide range of ages, backgrounds and multi cultures and work with sexual dysfunction in men and women and all emotional themes involving intimacy. It's important and imperative to find the uniqueness of everyone's story and find healing ways to make the present fulfilling. I strive to understand the people I work with deeply and to address non-working elements in a supportive, non-judgmental and collaborative way. Together, we look to discover, understand and resolve recurring obstacles to your well-being.

Are you having difficulty coping with life stressors or transitions? Are you struggling with overwhelming worry or sadness? Are you feeling stuck in frustrating relationship patterns, or engaging in self-defeating behaviors? I am here to help you address and overcome barriers to achieving greater emotional well-being. Together we will explore these challenges, understand your unique needs, and develop your personal goals towards lasting change and fulfillment.

I am a licensed psychologist and my approach with clients is collaborative and warm. I build a relationship with clients to help them gain insights into their struggles and ultimately grow from the experience. I specialize in psychotherapy with young adults and adults struggling with perinatal mental health issues, infertility, perinatal loss and grief, eating disorders, anxiety, and depression. I also work with many people struggling with transitions and identity issues.

Deciding to seek help from a psychologist is an important step in the life of an individual or couple. I have years of experience providing a caring and safe, yet challenging environment where you can explore and achieve your goals. I'll help you capitalize on your strengths, and overcome your difficulties. We will discover what works best for you. It is always the client who defines success and the goals leading to it. Our work together will help you live a more fulfilled life.

While navigating life’s obstacles, it is such an important, but also challenging first step to reach out for support. I provide a non-judgmental space to help process your emotions and regain control to create positive life changes.

I enjoy engaging individuals and couples seeking a supportive, active, direct, honest collaboration. My goal is to both address uncomfortable, painful conflict or struggles and facilitate more enlivened, loving connections to self and others. Individuals come in confronting challenges in love, work, family, health, school, trauma or loss. In couples therapy, I work with partners young and old, seeking early relationship or premarital counseling or bumping up against difficulty with intimacy and/or sex, parenting partnership, betrayal, infertility, remarriage, step-parenting, money or retirement, and/or on the brink of a break-up.

Christina is a licensed psychotherapist, Level III Trained Gottman Therapist and Certified Somatic and EMDR practitioner supporting couples and individuals achieve life balance to manage challenges related to relationships, stress, complex trauma, autoimmune diagnosis, infertility, prenatal and postpartum depression, anxiety, depression & adult ADHD. She is committed helping clients change unwanted behaviors, recognize the strong connection between mind and body, increase overall self-confidence and resilience as well as primary communication skills.

As an integrative psychotherapist with many years of experience, I help people gain a deeper understanding of their internal struggles & create meaningful changes. I work on a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, dating & relationship difficulties, codependency, and self-esteem issues. I also work with couples to change hurtful & destructive patterns in the relationship and create a stronger, more meaningful connection. Some of the therapeutic approaches I practice are Emotionally Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, CBT, Psychodynamic, and Mindfulness practices.

May 2024 Update - I have two openings for morning/midday clients. Please reach out! Life is all about balance. At times, finding that balance can feel overwhelming. My training and personal passion for helping others makes me an ideal therapist for individuals in need of a readjustment. Clients appreciate my down-to-earth point of view and ability to provide both encouragement and reality. Whether you are managing symptoms of anxiety and depression, life challenges like grief, divorce, infertility, relational issues, or other stressors, together we'll create and execute a plan to regain balance and move you toward a joyful life.