Therapists in New York, NY

In my practice, I place a strong emphasis on the therapeutic relationship, creating a safe and supportive environment. I believe that humans are inherently social creatures, and that our sense of self is shaped by our interactions with others. With warmth and curiosity, we will explore your feelings, your relationships, your past, and what's happening in the here and now. My work is based on relational psychodynamic psychotherapy, but incorporates IFS, DBT, and CBT.

Perhaps you're hoping to get more out of life or to better understand the issues you are dealing with. Are you hoping to improve your relationships or to find some relief from painful ones? I can offer support and understanding. We create a meaningful connection in ways that benefit you and your life.

Denise Elizabeth Erker is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who has been in the field for over 25 years. She received her Master's in Social Work (MSW) from SUNY Stony Brook, and she has worked in a wide variety of settings. Ms. Erker strongly believes in Trauma Informed Care. Her approach to care is to work collaboratively with the client. She has been trained in a number of different modalities, believing different people needs different ways of help, and sometimes people need one way of assistance one day and a different one another day. She has been trained in CBT, MI, DBT and EMDR.

My therapeutic style focuses on creating a collaborative relationship that is affirmative and non-judgmental. I view psychotherapy as an opportunity to build self-awareness, process difficult emotions, develop healthy coping strategies, and find meaning in our day-to-day experiences. After years of practicing law and operating a small business, I understand the importance of mental wellness to address burnout, stagnation, and isolation in our personal and professional lives.

If you are feeling stuck, isolated, confused, lonely, overwhelmed, anxious, or exhausted, therapy can help. No matter what moved you to reach out today–life transitions, anxieties, traumatic experiences, the weight of systemic injustice, work stress–we can work together to help you identify and pursue the changes that help you attain your full potential.

I work as a psychotherapist and coach in New York, using a relational and solution-focused approach to support clients in living out their values, improving their health and functioning, and deepening their sense of meaning, purpose and wellbeing. My work is influenced by mind-body and compassion-focused therapies, positive psychology, attachment theory, dialectical behavior therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy. My work is heavily informed by the years I spent as a behavioral scientist and researcher exploring meaning and mindfulness-based approaches to behavior change and optimal functioning.

I enjoy working with people struggling through periods of transition. While much of my experience has been with people recovering from medical illness, I'm also comfortable working with people who are at any turning point in life -- or who would like to reach a point of change or growth.

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

Starting therapy requires bravery and vulnerability. As someone who has been on both sides of the equation – clinician and client – I want to make this act of courage on your part as comfortable as possible. I know what it feels like to share my experiences with a clinician and have them respond back to me with kindness, openness, and acceptance – sometimes simply by saying “You went through all that? Me too.” As your therapist, I’ll work with you to identify any thoughts, behaviors, emotions, or limiting beliefs preventing you from living a meaningful, joyful life.

If you think you think too much, you are correct. You have over six thousand thoughts each day. If you hang onto your brain’s every word, then you may also feel like you feel too much. Human beings are creatures of habit. We tend to go back again and again to the coping skills that keep us going, no matter how they make us feel. Sometimes, it takes a few tries to shake up an old pattern and change how we experience our lives. That’s where therapy comes in. We can work side-by-side to identify the changes you want to make in your life, create a plan, and use research-supported methods to follow through.

Tired of getting trapped in worry loops, problematic eating, or relationship patterns that aren’t working for you? Want to make a change in your life, but aren’t sure where to start? If so, I'd love to talk more about how I can help. I’m a NYC-based psychologist and the founder of the group private practice Elevate CBT. I help clients with a range of problems, including anxiety, panic attacks, OCD, difficulty managing emotions, disordered eating/body image concerns, and difficulty navigating the NYC dating scene. Young adults (18+) and college students are an emphasis of my practice.

Taking the step to seek therapy is often a difficult decision for any host of reasons; my hope is to make that first step towards a new future less daunting. I actively want to work with you to understand your life and experiences so that I can be an active partner in your quest for a bigger and brighter future. I endeavor to focus on your needs without judgement and work with you as a reliable ally. You will have my genuine care as we work together to uncover your strengths and develop a future you not only feel more comfortable in, but relish being the creator of.

Seeking help can be a very overwhelming and humbling experience. But it is also a step toward the dignity and self-respect that come from facing, head on, your pain and suffering. Therapy is a lot like learning to hold your hand over a hot flame. Left to our own devices, we wince and turn away. This is why finding a good match, someone you can trust, is essential. And this is why I consider it a privilege to do this work.

An effective therapist can help you overcome difficulties and enhance your life. My name is Asya Rivinson, and I am a psychotherapist licensed in NJ and NY. Currently I have my private practice in Springfield, NJ, and in Manhattan but my experience of working in different countries helps me to connect with clients of various backgrounds and values. My work as a therapist for over a decade developed both my skills and my faith in the value of therapy. In my work, I am supportive, insight-oriented, professional and knowledgeable.

Learning how to navigate life as a young adult is hard! You are trying to balance the demands of work or school, family, and friends, all while figuring out who you are and who you want to be. As a driven and successful individual, you may put a lot of pressure on yourself and feel constrained by your own expectations. This can lead to constant self-doubt and feeling like you’re always reaching for an unattainable goal. You may be overextending yourself to others, and not focusing on yourself. Perhaps you have negative thought patterns or behaviors that are causing discomfort or you don’t always understand your reactions.

I have been working in the mental health field since 2017 at various levels of care and have tended to a variety of populations with diverse presenting problems and needs. I have worked at the private practice level for two years assisting adolescents and adults through individual therapy to treat anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and more. I provide a safe space for my clients to explore, reflect, learn, and unlearn different aspects of their lives in hopes of assisting in improving their overall well-being.

I am a licensed clinical social worker who treats families, couples and individuals including children and adolescents. Whether you and your family are struggling with marriage and relationship issues, family conflict, a child's behavioral problems, parenting concerns, life transitions, or emotional issues such as depression or anxiety I will provide you with the support, guidance and the tools you need to reach your goals. I work collaboratively with all of my clients to create individualized plans for treatment, foster strengths and achieve maximum benefits from the therapy process.

Dr. Glanz has a Ph.D. from U. Texas at Austin. He trained in clinical psychology at Columbia University and in behavioral medicine at Harvard Medical School. He founded and was clinical director of a multi-state health psychology group. He works with adults with a wide range of personal and professional/career challenges and has expertise with people who have experienced cardiac events. Mindfulness, meditation and cognitive behavioral therapy are some of his tools. With help through the process of growth, with guidance and reassurance, you can thrive. Your amplitude, your life bandwidth and realized potential can shine.

Kelle Kenzik is a licensed clinical social worker. During sessions, Kelle engages with her clients, helping them dig deep and identify the roots of their struggles so they can work through them and ultimately feel more connected to their lives and others. Her goal is to inspire her clients so they can discover what tools they can use to have a more connected, fuller sense of self. Kelle’s clients can expect a safe, non-judgmental space to work toward change and a happier life. She helps her clients by challenging them to become the best version of themselves.