Psychodynamic Therapists in New York, NY

I provide therapeutic services to people who are feeling depressed, isolated, and without goals or motivation. I work with adults of all ages and couples. My particular interest is working with people having difficulties in their current relationships or in finding satisfying relationships, either one on one or within a community. I see people individually, in couples, or within a group setting. My focus of treatment is goal oriented, working with people who either have trouble setting goals, completing goals, or moving on to desirable changes in their lives and life styles.

Therapy helps us engage with painful and often hidden parts of our self. When we begin to explore our symptoms - anxiety, depression, addiction etc. - we find that they are more than just the sources of our suffering. They carry messages about our roots and history and illuminate our deepest desires and longing. In therapy, we learn to listen to the stories they tell. We will do this by using free association - saying what comes to mind and paying attention to what we notice. Overtime this type of focused attention helps us feel more alive and connected.

I appreciate the courage and determination one needs to begin psychotherapy and the importance of finding a therapist with whom to establish a genuine connection. With that in mind, I strive to provide an empathic, collaborative, and supportive relationship with my clients. I believe that our psychological development continues throughout life and that the process of psychotherapy provides challenging opportunities with which to identify, understand, and resolve problems. Psychotherapy has the potential to increase understanding of the powerful influences of our past and to provide insight into how and why they have an impact on our present behaviors and beliefs.

I am a Licensed Psychologist specialized in individual, couples, family, and group psychotherapy. I use Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and psychodynamic theory to guide treatment in my private practice at NYU Psychiatry Associates. I see individuals and lead skills groups for those seeking help with emotion dysregulation, interpersonal difficulties, and crisis management. My interests also lie in working with anxiety and depressive symptoms associated with infertility, pregnancy, and work-family balance.

I lead a group of mental health providers with ample experience working with people from different cultural and ethnic backgrounds, gender identities, sexual orientations, and family structures. We believe that "every difficulty in life presents us with an opportunity to turn inward and to invoke our own inner resources" (Epitectus).

As a therapist, I strive to provide a safe and encouraging environment for my clients to grow. Through an open, client-centered approach I allow my patients to discover their own inner-strength. By seeking therapy, you demonstrate your willingness to step up to new challenges. For this reason, I see great strength in everyone who contacts me, and my goal is to have you see this for yourself. For 20+ years I have helped individuals, corporations, couples, and families find solutions to both personal and interpersonal conflicts.

Therapy offers the opportunity to learn about oneself. I provide a safe environment for this exploration. In our work together we will form a collaborative partnership where I will be an active participant and give honest, direct feedback. Through this process of growth and discovery, my goal is to help you strengthen and access your own inner wisdom. In my practice, I work with clients on issues of anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and trauma, as well as relationship issues, identity issues and frustration in career path. I utilize my experience as a therapist in top addiction and eating disorder treatment centers.

I believe therapy is a gift that allows one's inner strength to emerge while our personal journey through life's experiences makes us who we are. My own journey has led me to my career as a therapist which allows me the honor and opportunity to work together with my clients to recognize their own strengths and limitations in achieving their goals. All this takes place within a strong, non-judgmental, therapeutic relationship that is built on empathy, trust, safety, and compassion. I have a calm, warm, relaxed style and believe in creating a safe space for you where compassion, support, and humour can live.

Therapy offers an opportunity for personal change. In our work together clients build new skills and address emotional challenges. Integrating relational- psychodynamic , cognitive-behavioral, and compassion based therapies helps people develop the life they would like. My work with couples focuses on improving communication, addressing roadblocks and developing new pathways.

Feeling overwhelmed? Is your job stress bleeding into other areas of your life? Maybe you’re thinking it may be time for a transition but are unsure. I understand the intricacies of being a working professional, including coping with workplace dynamics and stress, which can lead to mental health issues. I am here to guide you on your journey to improving your well-being through self-awareness and acceptance.

Making ourselves vulnerable is one of the most challenging experiences we encounter. We learn to protect ourselves in various ways, sometimes affecting how we interact in social settings when talking to our friends, family, coworkers, and romantic partners. Exploring these issues can be a daunting task - but it doesn’t need to happen alone. I aim to create a safe, welcoming space so that self-exploration and self-reflection don’t seem as scary and daunting. My goal is to build a relationship where you can experience trust, comfort, and feeling understood so that it feels easier being vulnerable with yourself and others.

I practice full time and have been teaching and supervising practicing psychotherapists for over 25 years. My speciality includes relationship difficulties, depression counseling, grief issues, anxiety issues and couples counseling. I practice psychodynamic psychotherapy with a focus on helping people to understand and overcome the barriers in their relationships, dealing with loss or grief, career, parenting or other issues. This we do together in the context of early life relationships and experiences in family and environment. The relationship we have in therapy is the most important to be able to do this work. Our relationship becomes part of you.

Hello! I am a licensed psychotherapist who specializes in helping young adults through the transitions of emerging adulthood, as well as individuals struggling with body image or eating issues. My primary goal is to help you reconnect with your story and reclaim your authentic sense of self.

Do you find yourself repeating patterns in relationships you want to change? Have you wondered about how to understand, develop, and ground your authentic self, amidst external pressures? You may find yourself navigating situations which create overwhelming emotional experiences at times. I view therapy as a space dedicated to you, to help alleviate your experience of feeling overwhelmed. In my work, I aim to create an environment in which we can collaborate to gain insight into the connection between underlying emotions and one’s experiences. Through this understanding, we can work towards making meaningful changes in your life.

My role as a therapist is to create a safe environment for individuals to compassionately explore their journeys and assist them in reaching their full potential. I believe the true value of psychotherapy is gaining insight into ones core self and truly accepting every part of us that makes us so unique. I support the notion that we don't need to be "broken" to need healing, yet we may simply desire the evolution of self.

I focus on improving patient’s emotional wellbeing and stability pertaining to various mood disorders such as depression, anxiety, panic disorder, and low self-worth/self-esteem. I assist patients in gaining further insight and increasing self-awareness throughout different interpersonal and environmental life stressors in order to improve overall quality of life.