Medicare Therapists in New York, NY

I have experience working with individuals of various ages treating anxiety, depression, trauma, interpersonal/relationship issues, identity concerns, behavioral difficulties, ADHD, and adjustment issues. I have significant experience working with children, adolescents and adults with socio-emotional challenges and development disorders, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Asperger Syndrome (AD). Always working to meet my client’s preferences and needs, I integrate various treatment tools and ensures a safe, empathic and supportive environment for treatment.

I love working with people interested in improving and understanding their impact on their relationships to both themselves and others. Included would be issues of self esteem; relationships with family members; interactions in the workplace and social areas in which they find themselves.

Engaging in therapy is a significant step with the potential to be life altering. Whether you are inquiring due to a recent loss or transition, difficulty coping with daily life due to anxiety or depression, or relationship concerns, you will find a safe and supportive healing environment.

I am a licensed psychotherapist specializing in depression, anxiety, relationship issues and eating disorders. I have worked in private practice for years and as a consulting therapist with the Eating Disorder Resource Center. I have a Master's Degree in Social Work from Columbia University and advanced study in psychoanalysis from the Postgraduate Center for Mental Health. This training has taught me to appreciate the formative role our early life and family experience plays in our emotional and psychological development. I enjoy working with people who are curious about themselves and their emotional struggles and are willing to look more closely at what motivates them.

My approach is eclectic and holistic with a focus on mindfulness. I have received certifications in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy (trauma), among others. I spent over 10 years at the Veteran’s Administration in Louisville, KY, working as a psychotherapist with veterans of all ages and genders on a wide variety of issues. Prior to that my focus was on young adults and their families and older adults dealing with loss. Individuals have met with me for help to address depression and anxiety, grief, trauma and relational issues as well as work-related/everyday stressors.

My approach to therapy is collaborative. Using a combination of psychodynamic, intersubjective and cognitive-behavioral approaches, I work with you to uncover long-established blocks and counterproductive ways of thinking about yourself and the world. The benefits this work yields are understanding and mastery over the issues which caused you to seek therapy and the ability to maximize your full potential. How do you choose the best therapist for you? Most important are his or her ability to be responsive to your particular needs, the therapist's breadth of experience, and a mutual feeling that it is a "good match."

Life's journey can be full of unexpected turns. Relationships can go awry. Parenting, aging, illness and loss, demands for work and career can be stressful. Do you find yourself repeating and reliving destructive patterns, feeling overwhelmed, not getting sufficient joy in your life? It is hard to find a way out alone. Talking with a counselor about issues that trouble us is inherently helpful, especially when combined with methods that create calm and develop awareness of your own sensory and emotional life. We can work together.

I work with people in situations that take them to the edge of their abilities or comfort zone. When we are not sure what to expect, our minds may try to fill in the uncertainty with strong thoughts and emotions. They can be mild, or strong enough to stop people from doing the things they need to do every day because of anxiety or depression.Sometimes there are things about our lives that we can't change, but those things don't have to keep us from taking the steps that we can.

Therapy is a space for you to foster insights, eliminate obstacles to growth and discover your core strengths. I respect your courage and investment in time to be willing to look within and make changes. I offer a non-judgement and safe environment, where we can collaboratively identify and work through challenges together.

Connections Counseling Psychotherapy, LCSW, PLLC offers individual and couples' therapy in midtown NYC between 6th and 7th, and in the mid-Hudson area in New Paltz. Our staff each has a unique approach to therapy, and all are caring and experienced. Ruth Campbell, LCSW, Ph.D., Richard Coleman, LMSW, and Afua Forson MD, MFT Assoc. are experienced in and passionate about couples' work. Lynne Rachlin, LCSW and Tina Iler, LCSW are adept at finding ways to ease anxiety and depression. Tina Iler specializes in Motivational Interviewing practice; she gives trainings for therapists. Find out more at http://www.connectionscounseling.org

I am in a relationship; but I don't know if my partner is the one.- My wife and I are having trouble sexually.-I am bi-racial and at times my identity is stressful- /My partner does not understand me and we keep arguing. - I am afraid to come "out" to my family. - I keep getting poor performance reviews at work.-I am in love with someone who is a different race than me.- You may be able to identify with one or more of these concerns or you may have a concern that differs from the ones above.

I am committed to creating an atmosphere of trust, respect, and honesty. I listen attentively and believe that the relationship that we create together is the most important tool for our work together. My orientation is also psychodynamic, which means that I believe in the central role of the unconscious, past history and emotional forces. I apply this approach to many kinds of issues (depression, anxiety, addiction, difficulty in interpersonal relationships, general sense of dissatisfaction with life). My goal is to help you develop the awareness, insight, and psychological skills that you will be able to use later on your own.

As an experienced psychotherapist, I believe in the task of choosing carefully the professional that you would feel comfortable enough to share intimate aspects of your life. My empathic approach creates an environment, in which trust and curiosity can flourished, facilitating the adjustment to an already difficult process.The relationship between analyst and patient is an important tool in the exploration and understanding of patient's past and present behaviours.

Gyuseok Choi, LMSW, received a Master in Social Work from Fordham University where he focused his studies on special education and clinical practices. Choi completed his clinical internship in Gouverneur Healthcare and Mental Health Association of NYC while dedicating his time volunteering in diverse community-based and working with young adults in school settings. Choi has been participating in case management and advocacy to promote quality services.

Usually we seek psychotherapy because we have come to realize that the emotional pain we suffer is a recurrent problem which we are unable to resolve on our own. The enduring consequences of deprivation, trauma, and conflict limit who we are in our relationships and our work. My training and experience enables me to help you, initially by alleviating your immediate distress, and over time by relating to your deeper concerns.

If you are unhappy about your relationships; conflicted in work, studies or vocational choice; or are managing your anxieties through behaviors like binge-eating or substance abuse, then I can help you understand how self-defeating patterns arise, and give you tools to change them. I am experienced in both psychoanalytic and behavioral approaches to treatment and believe in adapting these to fit the individual, in order to create a strong alliance that will build confidence in your ability to change. It is never too late to start making a significant difference in your life, even at an advanced age.

During the global pandemic, we are faced with new, additional stressors. You may be experiencing old painful feelings that seem more intense, or struggling with unfamiliar, new feelings of anxiety. Whether you are clear about your conflicts, or experiencing a vague sense of "things aren't right", I am here to help you experience a deeper sense of inner control in order to understand and better manage your emotions. I offer tele-health sessions whether by Zoom, FaceTime or regular phone, and will return to the office only when it is safe.

I work with people who want to improve their lives. I provide an atmosphere of acceptance and understanding in which people feel safe enough to unburden themselves and to examine their lives, wishes and goals. I work with those who struggle with difficult relationships (including romantic relationships), sadness and depression, anxiety, bad self-image, anger, self destructive behavior, parenting challenges, and adjustments to illness or other life changes. In work with couples I focus on facilitating better communication, easing power struggles and increasing acceptance through understanding of each others needs and values.

I focus on how can I help you achieve more in your life & career. My clients often identify the following problems: * Work stress * Feeling like a fraud at work * Frustration caused by relationship problems @ home or work * Depression which is hard to overcome * Compulsive, addictive behaviors that are causing health problems * Anxiety, panic attacks * Anger issues which are interfering with family & work relationships * Physical pain that is intensified by an inability to cope.