Schema Therapy in New York, NY

Are you simply Surviving and want to be Thriving? Are you experiencing anxiety, restlessness, chronic or unexplained pains, irritability, depression, or just overall stress? Do you feel disconnected with yourself or unease with your body? My innate passion is helping others feel connected, valued, heard and appreciated. I've deepened this passion with training to provide over a decade worth of psychotherapy and have experience of over two decades within the field of Behavioral Health and Wellness.

The issues within my clients vary upon what they are attempting to resolve; such as; feeling overwhelmed by circumstances that they may not have much control over and wanting to learn healthier coping mechanism and strategies that support their individual path in life. It is my belief that my clients want inner peace and freedom from anxiety, depression, pain or addiction. From Covid Isolation syndrome to dealing with identity, race or cultural issues, the spectrum of concerns that are within my skill set with over two decades of experience, is what I offer, treating each person with an individualized plan specific to their needs.

Therapy is about self-exploration and growing forward with intention. Whether you want to improve your communication with others, learn how to cope with stress or any other mental injury that's weighing you down. Many times, feeling heard and being able to reflect can give you the space you need to make decisions about your life. You have to start where you are.

Geeks, by traditional definition, are passionate about anthologies and characters from a variety of fictional, fantasy, and virtual formats that are sometimes niche or unpopular, creating feelings of relatedness towards avatar experiences in an often lonely life. . However, with the rise of popular media over the past several years, (e.g. Big Bang Theory, Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Marvel’s Avengers, Anime, etc.) self-identification as a “geek” or “nerd” has become more mainstream. We practice this type of therapy and welcome you to come and grow through the practice of Geek Therapy

Therapy is the gentle, intricate process of restoring parts of yourself that you are struggling with. While we do not get to choose how our life experiences or suffering affects us, we have the power to overcome and grow - even when we least expect it. If you have been struggling to feel like yourself and perhaps identify with hopelessness, anxiousness and preferring to isolate, there is a way through these difficult symptoms. At Sanctuary Counseling, I offer interventions to teens, adults and families seeking guidance to improve emotional, mental and behavioral aspects of their lives.

If you are in a crisis and need healing, I would like to help! Crisis is an opportunity for change! An emotional crisis can be a prolonged struggle or an unfortunate event which brings pain, anger and sorrow. I have worked with adolescents, adults, families and veterans in mental health and addiction for 25 years. I focus on your core beliefs related to insecure attachment which can positively or negatively effect our outlook on life.

Footprints was started by a therapist who realized that often times the services provided to low socio-economic communities is lacking quality care. We noticed these communities where confronted with long wait times, disrespectful admins, and subpar treatment. The one and only purpose was to exploit the community for profit without providing the level of care deserved. Feel Better Therapy began from the inspiration to provide quality mental health care to the poorest of communities and treating the clients of this community the same way a rich patient would be treated in a clinic treating affluent clients.

My goal as a therapist is to help you create stability, happiness, and lasting life changes through peace and empowerment. You are not defined by the circumstances you have traversed. We will safely explore and process your experiences, develop understanding, build internal and external supports, all to help you create a fulfilling life. Although I will always call Brooklyn ‘home,’ as an LCSW with over 20 years experience, I have practiced all over the metropolitan area.

The primary goal of therapy is to work collaboratively to develop symptom management techniques and coping strategies. This can be accomplished by assisting the client in working towards resolving both past and present issues. We will work together to learn how to manage triggers that cause symptoms such as depression, anxiety, irritability and difficulty managing mood. I have a genuine interest in working with people to help them overcome challenges to improve their quality of life.

Down bad? Feeling wonky? Lets talk about it. I help clients with a variety of issues by tailoring my therapeutic approach to their unique needs and goals. I want everyone I work with to realize their full potential by restructuring maladaptive thought patterns that lead to distress and poor functioning. I hope to give my clients the space to process their thoughts and emotions, and understand the ways in which their behavior and subconscious beliefs about themselves and the world around them play into false narratives that ultimately keep themselves down. I strive to help my clients to learn to love themselves without condition.

There is a wonderful Dine proverb: "The obstacle is the path." Do you feel unhappy, worried, or misunderstood? Do you feel stuck in the old patterns of your life? Or maybe you are feeling the weight of grief, trauma, depression, or anxiety and would like assistance in healing the past to experience emotional freedom in the future. Perhaps as a child you may have faced obstacles that made you feel unsafe, unworthy, or even unloved. Maybe you felt you needed to grow up faster than your peers. Early experiences like these can form how we view ourselves and can impact our relationships.

I believe that everyone deserves an opportunity to heal from past trauma and abuse to live a fulfilling life free of suffering. If you are courageously pursuing your healing journey; I would love to join you in this mission.

Currently Accepting New Clients. Are you struggling to enjoy your day to day life? Do you find that the traumatic events of your past are still affecting you? Oftentimes negative events from our past will present themselves at the most inopportune moments, causing us many problems. They sometimes show up as depression, anxiety, isolating ourselves, and repeating negative relationship patterns. If this sounds like something you are struggling with I just want you to know it is not your fault. You are not alone in this and I can help you!

It is in my belief that we are all intrinsically whole, deserving and worthy of love and meaningful connections. However, somewhere along the way we have incurred pain and hurtful experiences that have tainted our story and lens of how we see the world and ourselves. Sometimes the narrative runs so deep that we can’t stop the thoughts and feelings that flow continuously. In this way, everyday feels like a struggle. Perhaps you secretly feel lost and lonely or you struggle with feelings of anxiety, insecurity or sadness and are uncertain about how to navigate the complexity of your emotions. Wherever you are - your story matters.

I offer my patients an approach to psychotherapy that encompasses infinite compassion and a non-judgmental nature creating an environment that promotes healing, growth, and recovery from a variety of mental health concerns. As your therapist, I will utilize scientifically proven interventions in an integrated fashion, which will often be informed by Mindfulness and other contemplative traditions to develop a dynamic and effective therapeutic experience for you. For those requiring psychiatric medication management assistance, I collaborate effectively with prescribers assuring optimal coordination of care.

Are you struggling to feel fulfilled? Feeling a sense of heaviness? It can be scary to explore our feelings, thoughts, and behaviors, but you have more inner strength than you realize. As we learn from the world around us, we develop core beliefs which impact ourselves and our relationships. You have the power and strength to change how those beliefs have impacted you, but sometimes having someone to walk along side you, reflect, and help reframe them can be what you need to lift some of the weight on your shoulders. I am passionate on helping others tap into their strengths and use those towards improving their quality of life.

My ideal client is trying to understand not only the root causes that created a less than optimal life functioning emotionally, socially, occupationally, academically, or intrafamilially, but the actual cognitive behavioral steps to remedy the problem. I believe most problems we encounter in our everyday lives can be improved upon and transformed into a life we have chosen.