Lesbian Therapists in New York, NY

I specialize in working with lesbian and gay clients. I help clients manage stress, build relationships and enhance communication skills by providing short term psychotherapy and couples counseling. My goal is to listen, understand and support clients so that they feel their own inner strength and no longer need my services.

We can all live rewarding, empowered lives. As someone with multiple intersecting identities, I understand the horrific effects of trauma, stigma, and mental/emotional health. I seek to establish a comfortable environment in which we can safely ask questions to help you make empowered decisions while we simultaneously investigate questions of meaning. I never require a client ‘prove’ their identity to me.

The Lesbian Therapists Referral Network was founded in 1994 with the mission to provide quality psychotherapy services to members of the lesbian , gay, bisexual, transsexual and queer (LGBTQ) communities.

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.

My goal as a therapist is to create an affirming and welcoming space for every client to feel heard and understood. Whether you are dealing with LGBTQIA+ related issues, anxiety, depression, self-doubt, boundary setting, spirituality, or working on restoring your relationship with yourself, I'm here to support you. My approach to therapy centers around honoring and exploring your personal story, and embracing your authentic self. With doctoral-level training, I offer integrative approaches, including somatic, cognitive-behavioral (CBT), emotion-focused, and psychodynamic therapy, to meet your personalized needs.

People sometimes come to therapy seeking support in getting through a challenging time or in making a difficult decision. At other times they're looking to change long-term patterns of behaving and relating. And sometimes we feel lost, stuck, or hopeless and aren’t sure what to do. Whatever your goal, motivation, or need, I believe therapy can facilitate discovery and change that can increase self-knowledge as well as strengthen and improve the quality of your relationships not only with with the significant people in your life but also — and maybe more importantly — with yourself.

I strongly believe that everyone needs to be heard and wants to attain happiness in life. Feelings are valid and we all need extra support along the way. Clients enter my office knowing that they are in a safe and welcoming space.

Seeking a psychotherapist is often a decision made as a result of a crisis or when feeling a heightened level of personal discomfort. This decision takes strength, motivation and a desire to begin the process of exploration and development of greater personal insight and strategic ways of coping with existing circumstances. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 30 years of experience working with adults who have sought therapy to assist them in; improving self esteem, management/reduction of anxiety, mood disorders, relationship/intimacy issues, and those who desired a greater understanding of their behaviors and feelings.

Welcome. I am a New York licensed clinical psychologist and therapist. I work with adolescents, adults, and seniors providing individual, couples, family, and group therapy. My approach draws upon various clinical theories and techniques, such as psychoanalysis and cognitive behavioral therapy.

I do insight oriented psychotherapy with clients interested in focusing on current issues and how they are effected by earlier life experiences, present conflicts and future possibilities. The issues I am best suited to address are depression, trauma, child abuse,aging, chronic illness, gay and lesbian /sexual orientation/ coming out

People often ask me "How do you listen to people's problems all day?" I am inspired by the people I meet who often have difficult backgrounds and lives, yet are willing to work hard to grow and be happy, healthy, human beings. I am touched by their commitment and dedication to work on themselves instead of being angry, miserable people. What more important investment is there than investing time and energy in oneself?

I provide a safe and supportive treatment environment to help clients to overcome obstacles that prevent them from reaching their full potential. Trust, empathy and respect are key elements to a successful treatment. My style is interactive, empathic and collaborative. I see each client as unique. We would work together to develop the treatment plan that is right for you. I would work with you to access your own internal resources. I am dedicated to helping clients make meaningful changes. For over 15 years, it has been my privilege to help clients reach their potential and find authentic happiness.

Strong therapeutic relationships can create healing and generate the ability to change. My approach is eclectic. This means I draw from a variety therapeutic approaches and apply them depending on how well the client responds. I work with a variety of symptoms including: anxiety, depression, obsessions and compulsions (OCD), relationship-, sexual- and work- related issues. I am fluent in German and French, as well as English. I love diversity and I work well with people from all backgrounds and walks of life. I look forward to hearing from you and have a FREE CONSULTATION on the PHONE: 646-270-7255.

Daily and long-existent challenges can impact one’s sense of self and satisfaction. One’s relationships may also be harmed by frustration, anger, hopelessness, and anxiety that organically emerge. Human beings are multilayered organisms and I hold that each layer, in its unique form, contributes to the makeup of who you are or eventually whom you see yourself becoming as a whole person. Those layers are often blurred or forgotten due to the stressors that get in the way, but you continue to be the only person who truly knows what it means to live a life that feels authentic to you.

My postgraduate studies and extensive experience have given me confidence to treat many types of people. Thus far, I have successfully treated thousands of people, individually, in couples and group in psychotherapy. My style is to be interactive and supportive, listening carefully and providing a safe and secure atmosphere for you to discuss your special concerns and conflicts.

I am a licensed Psychologist and Psychoanalyst in private practice in New York City, specializing in individual and couples therapy since 2002. I focus on helping you to improve and enhance self-understanding, to learn how to make better decisions, and to live a happier and more satisfying life, with stronger self-determination, autonomy, and a greater sense of freedom. I am also a Staff Member at at the Psychiatric Outpatient Clinic of New York Presbyterian Hospital, Columbia University Medical Center, where I specialize in the treatment of Personality Disorders, Depression, Anxiety, Dissociative Disorders, PTSD and Identity Issues.

I practice gestalt therapy, a dynamic, holistic, and experiential therapy that helps people work through problems related to depression, anxiety, work, and relationships. My goal is to help clients appreciate and integrate all aspects of themselves. By focusing on here-and-now interaction and by bringing past experiences that interfere with current functioning to awareness, I encourage each individual's potential for creativity, growth, and change. I work with individuals, couples, and groups.

People seek psychotherapy for a variety of reasons. Some look to improve their relationships, some want to feel calmer, while others simply want to experience their emotions more fully. I see therapy as a collaborative conversation in which I help you reach your personal goals. I take an individualized approach and try to create a safe space in which you can explore a range of topics in an effort to learn about yourself and make changes as you see helpful. No matter your goal, I will do my best to understand you and help you better understand yourself.