Therapists in New York, NY

What if at the end of your therapy session, you felt good, you felt empowered, and felt that you had a sense of direction? Counseling helps in various ways to work through the unspeakable events or emotions in a person's life. Clients are encouraged to create tangible goals for themselves to work on between sessions, which helps to create coping skills and continuity of healing/treatment outside of their sessions.

When you are physically ill you turn to your doctor, hoping they can help you feel better. Problems like depression, anxiety, impulsivity, uncontrollable anger, guilt, or low self-confidence can be as painful, if not more so, than physical illness; they can also create serious relationship and work difficulties. I have over 25 years of experience and I have helped many adults, adolescents, and couples who had received limited or no benefit from previous therapists, other doctors, or medications. I work well with people who are skeptical of, or intimidated by, talk therapy.

There are many good reasons to start therapy. Maybe you are feeling stuck in life. Maybe chronic anxiety or depression is taking away your ability to be happy. Maybe you want to improve the relationships in your life. Maybe you want to increase your self-awareness and maximize your potential. Maybe you need healing from a traumatic event. It can be intimidating to start the process, and it can also be the best decision you ever made. Let's start the conversation, e-mail is the best way to contact me for more information. I am in-network with Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, and United/Optum and happy to work with your insurance.

I believe deeply in the power of the therapeutic process. Resolving challenges and life events that have become difficult to manage is the space in which I will meet you, and together, you will collaboratively work towards setting attainable goals while processing and gaining insight into better managing circumstances outside of your control. With experience providing both individualized and group treatment, my service delivery is facilitated from a strength perspective- the heart of sessions being the importance of attunement with the client and the client’s ability to visualize their futures with hopefulness.

Laura’s friendly, calming and approachable demeanor makes her clients instantly feel at ease. While she recognizes that starting therapy can be intimidating, Laura believes that the benefits of the journey are endless. Her genuine and grounded approach allows her clients to feel comfortable embracing their vulnerability and authentic selves. Through a collaborative approach, Laura helps her clients feel supported in navigating life’s ups and downs, ensuring they never have to face challenges alone. Laura pays great attention to detail, making her clients always feel seen, heard and understood.

Managing complex emotions and past traumas can be challenging, especially when trying to balance the difficulties of everyday life. It can often feel overwhelming to try to address these feelings on your own, though not addressing them can often be even more painful. In my practice, I seek to help my clients work through their challenges and become more aware of their patterns and thought processes. I provide clients with an empathetic and affirming space that allows them to feel comfortable tackling their issues, yet I also aim to challenge my clients to look beyond the obvious and recognize damaging behaviors.

Tired of feeling ashamed, rejected or abused? I have worked with people experiencing anxiety, depression, anger, PTSD, trauma, victims of abuse, micro aggressions, systemic harm, relationship issues, multigenerational trauma and life transitions which have impacted your well being. Maybe you had to do what you had to do to get through & that's okay. I have worked with many populations such as First Responders, Military (& spouses), LGBT and those who have struggled with eating issues.

Currently, I have openings for individuals. I am licensed in NY, IL, and CA working on Zoom. I have 20 years of experience helping people with anxiety/stress, trauma, depression, relationship difficulties, chronic health, and substance use concerns. My work is strength-based and emphasizes the development of resilience, interpersonal skills, and ways to better manage challenging emotions, thoughts, and life circumstances.

If you are feeling sad, anxious, stuck, and alone, if you are grieving, or struggling with intimacy and interpersonal relationships, whether familial or romantic, or if you feel hostage to past traumas or like a victim too often, I can help you. I specialize in supporting people heal past hurts and traumas as well as anxieties and self-doubts that have often held them back for years. With my therapeutic skills and expertise I can assist you in feeling liberated from your past, empowered, integrated and whole.

Hi, I'm Jen! My name is Jennifer Rook, and I am a New York State Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). I work with adults and specialize in Anxiety, OCD, Depression, and Women's Health issues. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychoanalytical Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy to help clients overcome obstacles and live their best lives. I feel that my style and approach are a good fit for adults who are struggling with mood dysregulation, experiencing life changes, and/or interpersonal conflict.

People often reach out with a range of concerns, including trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, addiction, eating disorders, career concerns, and the challenges of navigating life transitions. Whatever the specific issue, clients often share a common goal: to gain a deeper understanding of the issues they’re struggling with, to challenge and replace patterns of thought and behavior that are not serving them, and to learn helpful coping skills to manage stressors in healthy and productive ways. Ultimately, my clients frequently aspire to cultivate a life of fulfillment, authenticity, and peace.

I welcome inquiries from individuals and couples seeking to improve their emotion regulation, communication skills, relationships; process difficult emotions and memories; increase their coping, time and stress management skills; and bolster their sleep hygiene and health. I am particularly open to working with people who feel stifled by the current political climate, those who fear being (or have been) silenced or "cancelled," as well as persons of faith. I am licensed to practice in the states of Maine, New York, Virginia, and Pennsylvania.

I specialize in working with women and children. I am trained in perinatal mental health through Postpartum Support International, specializing in working with postpartum mood disorders, postpartum anxiety, postpartum OCD, infertility, pregnancy loss, people trying to conceive, and termination for medical reasons. I also work very closely with parents on parenting difficulties and strategies. Besides supporting women through motherhood, I am also passionate about supporting high achieving women manage anxiety and stress and unlearning unhelpful patterns in their personal and professional lives.

I am a New York State licensed psychotherapist and board-certified creative arts therapist helping people with complex trauma and identity development, anxiety, OCD, disrupted attachments, depression, bipolar disorder, stress at work or home, and life transitions such as divorce, illness, and loss. I am a big believer in the therapeutic relationship between therapist and client. I provide emotional support and a safe environment and aim to work with empathy and warmth to help generate new perspectives, aim at a sense of wholeness, and restore balance and hope.

I'm not your average therapist. I'm a relatable and supportive therapist who utilizes an integrative approach (think MIND and BODY) for 20- and 30-something New Yorkers. Many of my clients appear to have it all together; however, they can't seem to shake the unrelenting self-doubt, ‘what-if’ thinking, and uncertainty. If you can relate to this, you've probably also tried it all to feel better - therapy, self-help courses, podcasts. This is where I come in. My approach to therapy is solution-focused and integrative meaning you'll feel supported and empowered to dig deep and make incredible changes in your life.

“Am I capable of overcoming this?” is a question those struggling with anxiety or grief may ask. You feel exhausted from carrying the weight of the world and cannot pull yourself out of the gravitational pull of habits, coping skills, or relationships that add more weight. If struggling with anxiety, this may be a familiar dance you wish to stop, or if dealing with grief related to the loss of a loved one, this may be a new dance you wish never started. Whichever is you, no wonder it seems impossible to overcome these obstacles continually thrown your way, yet there is a possibility – and I am here to support you in that discovery.

Most people enter into therapy to gain a better understanding of themselves with the hope of living a better life. This has become a major goal for many due to the aftermath of the pandemic. Are there issues in your life that are causing roadblocks or obstacles that you can’t seem to get past? Are you dealing with battles related to trauma, alcohol and addiction, sexual identity, depression, anxiety, or shame that are setting you off balance? One may have the desire, motivation, and willingness to move forward in their lives, but may need some direction and skills that will help navigate them through these complex experiences.

You may have said: What direction am I headed? Am I happy? Am I the best version of Me? Did I loose track of my goals? Am I feeling confused and lost? Looking at, the old saying of: “when life gives you lemons make lemonade,” is all good in theory, but how about if you don’t know how to make lemonade or even worse, you don’t even like lemonade. Sometimes on this journey called life, we don’t know which road to follow or cannot even see the road ahead. Help me, help you, in facing the obstacles of life that appear overwhelming or difficult. You do not have to face them alone, allow me to be present and offer you valuable life tools

Building our trusting relationship is the surest way I know to reduce your anxiety, depression, and quiet those punishing parts of yourself that seem to threaten your confidence and safety. We work together to make room to experience yourself in new ways, to feel the ground under your feet. Our relationship opens pathways to your life to feel your better self. Doubt, fear and depression will be lessened. Relationships will evolve, and options will open. We will talk and challenge automatic thoughts. We will also use your bodily experience to bypass the loops of stories stored in your critical mind.