Turkish Therapists in New York, NY

1991’den beri terapist olarak çalışan, aynı zamanda akademik ve tıp arkaplanlarına da sahip olan, lisanslı bir klinik psikoloğum (PhD). Çoğunlukla depresyon, kaygı, panik, stres, fobiler, disosiyasyon; travma, şiddet, istismar; kişilik ve ilişki zorlukları; kimlik, anlam ve özsaygı ile ilgili zorluklar; kişisel gelişim ve olgunlaşma gibi meselelere sahip kişilerle çalıştım. Bireysel, çift, grup, kısa ve uzun süreli terapiler, psikolojik danışmanlık, klinik süpervizyon ve psikolojik değerlendirme konularında deneyimim var. (Klinik/akademik deneyimim ve kitaplarım/makalelerim hakkında daha fazla bilgi için lütfen web siteme bakın).

I am a Turkish born and US trained clinical psychologist. I also speak conversational Arabic. I work with a diverse group of individuals who present with a variety of problems including depression, anxiety and interpersonal/familial difficulties, as well as with more serious psychiatric disorders. I work in several modalities, including couples and individuals, treating individuals in various stages of life. I have had experience working in hospital settings as well as university counseling centers. Presently, I am an advanced candidate at NYU Postdoctoral Program for Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis.

I adapt my working methods to the needs of each individual who applies for psychotherapy; supporting someone in understanding a crisis event such as divorce, loss of a loved person or pet, or unusual stress or trauma. I work psychoanalytically when the therapy reaches a deeper level. My overall preference is to work with adults who are ready to sit down and commit to the interplay of understanding themselves at close range. Often this need arises during times of crisis and that is always a good time for beginning this life affirming process.

~ Telehealth Sessions Offered ~ Living with Anxiety? Have you been dreading the day as soon as you wake up? You cannot breathe or think clearly. Have difficulties with eating and sleeping? You feel tense, lightheaded, disoriented, and overwhelmed. Your stomach feels tight. You obsess about the past conversations, and constantly worry about the future. Anxiety can strike suddenly. You feel out of control. You are NOT alone! I am here to help. You and I will collaboratively find ways to reduce your anxiety by mostly remembering to breathe! We will explore your specific anxieties and find realistic tools that work for you.

You may be in a dead-end and looking for a way out. Perhaps you are suffering from anxiety to a degree that you feel it is impossible for you to achieve your aspirations. Perhaps you are looking for a new way of being in the world that is more in tune with your unique history and experience.

I am a NY State licensed clinical psychologist with experience working with children 6 years and older, adolescents and young adults. I use person centered approach and CBT to treat mood and anxiety disorders and other mental health problems. My authenticity and sense of humor, and ability to incorporate play into the sessions help me connect with children and treat them effectively. I believe individuals first need to feel safe, understood and supported within the therapeutic relationship. I also think it's important to tailor treatment interventions to fit the specific needs of individuals I am working with.

I work with adult clients experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress and adjustment difficulties to new life stressors. I have extensive experience working with foreign-born clients, addressing cross-cultural issues, as well as the emotional impact of uprooting, relocating, and redefining oneself in a new environment. I am trilingual, practicing in English, French, and Turkish . I have completed psychoanalytic training at the Karen Horney Psychoanalytic Institute. I have been in practice for twenty years. In practicing psychotherapy I blend introspective exploration of one self with cognitive, supportive and problem solving approaches.

Change, roadblocks, and traumas are inevitable parts of life, but they do not have to derail us. You can develop a more robust perspective, and healthier coping strategies to overcome obstacles and live the life you deserve. It is my privilege to assist you in this journey. I am offering a safe and judgment-free zone that will help to find your way. Together, we will discover and implement the most suitable tools for you and empower you to meet your goals.

Making the decision to start therapy can feel overwhelming, but taking this first step is the most difficult part of it all. My name is Sibel and I am a counselor who believes in leading with empathy and compassion, with the hope of fostering a non-judgmental and productive environment for you. I am a culturally competent counselor with experience working with adults of all ages facing anxiety, depression, eating disorders, LGBTQIA+ related-stress, life transitions and more. Collaboratively, we will work together to create and achieve your goals at a pace that is comfortable for you.

I am a clinical psychologist with many years of experience working with varied populations. I work with adults of all ages, ranging from young adults to elderly who struggle with depression, anxiety, caregiver burnout, adjustment to parenthood/retirement, fertility concerns, and relationship issues. I am familiar with and enjoy working with people from different racial and cultural backgrounds, including those who have faced immigration issues and difficulties adapting to American society. I modify treatment based on people's individualities and unique needs. My integrative approach incorporates techniques from psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness therapies.

I consider therapy as a journey during which one may eventually reach shores of clarity, insight, self-understanding, and transformation. As one sets sail towards the stormy waters of the emotional realm, one gradually discovers the new geographies of conflicted feeling states, ambiguous thinking patterns, and problematically repetitive behaviors in the forgotten coordinates of the inner world buoying at the intersection of the past, the present, and the future.

Are your problems coming from yourself or from the difficult conditions surrounding you? Probably from both. My approach to therapy is to try to understand life specifics in order to deal with such problems as depression, anxiety, low self -esteem, addiction, and unhealthy attachments and relationships.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 16 years of experience working with adults, adolescents and children. In psychotherapy, I believe in creating a safe and collaborative environment that can serve as a catalyst for self-understanding and change. Through open self-expression and close listening, I seek to shed light on the multilayered nature of problems and clarify various relational, emotional and thought processes that are involved. Depending on your individual needs the work of psychotherapy may include elements of deepening insight, strengthening coping abilities or implementing life style changes.

I offer adults and couples a collaborative approach to therapy that promotes healing changes. You'll find me to be a nonjudgemental, understanding & empathetic listener committed to helping you improve your relationships and life ambitions. In the course of our treatment learning to recognize the triggers that bring up your painful feelings which have created barriers to your goals, enables you to reevaluate them & opt for making more productive and beneficial choices. For thirty years I have integrated my psychoanalytic understandings with newer evidence based treatments to better suit your particular needs.

Mucella supports clients’ healing process by offering a safe space. Her approach is holistic, multicultural, strength-based, social justice-focused, and mindfulness-based. Mucella utilizes integrative therapy, such as person-centered therapy, rational emotive behavioral therapy, and solution-focused brief therapy, including psychodynamic therapy and emotional freedom technique. To build a trusting alliance, she strives to be genuine, warm and accepting.

I offer psychoanalytically-informed psychotherapy for adults, adolescents and couples. My interests include interpersonal relationships, self and identity issues, emerging adulthood, healing from trauma, divorce and breakups, loss, parenting, and existential concerns. I have extensive experience in women's mental health, including reproductive and perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, relationship and attachment difficulties, disordered eating and body esteem. Additionally, I have a passion for working with adolescents, college-age young adults and their parents.

Our clients come to us at points where they are caught in waves of emotional turbulence. Feeling these strong emotions of anxiety and/or depression can be so confusing. You may feel alone and unable to break these cycles, but our therapy practice can help you through this struggle and find positive change. We believe it is our responsibility to provide a safe and contained space for a person to explore their feelings and thoughts without judgment. Thinking about who we are, what our motivations are, and how we came to be this way is a powerful and healing experience. We can help you as an individual, in a couple or family.

I provide a supportive, positive and non-judgmental environment to help my clients gain insight and achieve their goals. I have experience working with clients who are navigating life transitions, coping with illness or loss, or struggling to find a purpose in life. I work collaboratively with my clients to help them overcome obstacles and re-structure negative thinking patterns caused by anxiety, self-doubt and depression. With an emphasis on increasing self-worth and resilience, I aim to empower my clients on their journey towards healing, growing and navigating life with confidence and clarity.

Understanding the dynamics behind the repeating processes in your life, whether they are symptoms or undesirable patterns, is the first step for meaningful and durable change. I work with both adults and children who have different forms of anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, or stressful life transitions. I also work with children who present with developmental or behavioral issues. Here is a video that I prepared about children's mental health during the pandemic: https://youtu.be/e1PVkqh9Ihg