Psychodynamic Therapists in Somers, NY
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of what comes next?
Life transitions can bring a mix of emotions—whether you're navigating high school, college, relationships, or early adulthood. I help teens, young adults, and adults untangle stress, manage anxiety, and find practical strategies to move forward with more confidence and clarity.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of what comes next?
Life transitions can bring a mix of emotions—whether you're navigating high school, college, relationships, or early adulthood. I help teens, young adults, and adults untangle stress, manage anxiety, and find practical strategies to move forward with more confidence and clarity.
I am an experienced Psychologist who specializes in treating anxiety and depression in children, adolescents, and adults. I also have experience working with students with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Executive Dysfunction, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Conduct Disorder, Seizure Disorder, Trauma, Tourette’s Disorder, Tic Disorder, and School Phobias.
I am an experienced Psychologist who specializes in treating anxiety and depression in children, adolescents, and adults. I also have experience working with students with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Executive Dysfunction, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Conduct Disorder, Seizure Disorder, Trauma, Tourette’s Disorder, Tic Disorder, and School Phobias.
My approach is grounded in psychodynamic psychotherapy, which means looking at how your past experiences might be shaping your present—your thoughts, feelings, and patterns.
My goal as a therapist is to help you better understand yourself and find more clarity and ease in your day-to-day life.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 13 years of experience. I help people navigate a wide range of challenges, such as depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, work stress, life transitions, and parenting dynamics. Even when things seem okay on the outside, this may not accurately reflect how you feel on the inside.
My approach is grounded in psychodynamic psychotherapy, which means looking at how your past experiences might be shaping your present—your thoughts, feelings, and patterns.
My goal as a therapist is to help you better understand yourself and find more clarity and ease in your day-to-day life.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 13 years of experience. I help people navigate a wide range of challenges, such as depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, work stress, life transitions, and parenting dynamics. Even when things seem okay on the outside, this may not accurately reflect how you feel on the inside.
My ideal clients are individuals and couples who feel stuck in patterns of self-doubt, emotional disconnection, or repeated conflict. Many struggle with low self-esteem, anxiety, or difficulty communicating their needs in relationships. They want to understand themselves and their partners more deeply, heal from past hurts, and build stronger communication and trust. Whether they’re seeking personal growth, navigating a crisis, or longing to feel close again, they’re ready to break old cycles, gain confidence, and create meaningful change that leads to healthier, more supportive connections in their lives.
My ideal clients are individuals and couples who feel stuck in patterns of self-doubt, emotional disconnection, or repeated conflict. Many struggle with low self-esteem, anxiety, or difficulty communicating their needs in relationships. They want to understand themselves and their partners more deeply, heal from past hurts, and build stronger communication and trust. Whether they’re seeking personal growth, navigating a crisis, or longing to feel close again, they’re ready to break old cycles, gain confidence, and create meaningful change that leads to healthier, more supportive connections in their lives.
My approach of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and psychodynamic therapy serve to guide those towards achieving their therapy goals.
To those who are undergoing life stresses that are characterized by different forms of anxiety and depression, a welcome and safe atmosphere of guidance and empathy awaits you. I seek to assist clients in relation to achieving their goals related to self-improvement, in order for them to live their lives to their absolute potential. I work with those of all different backgrounds (races, religions, sexuality, etc.) in that I provide direction/support to individuals seeking improvements towards their mental health.
My approach of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and psychodynamic therapy serve to guide those towards achieving their therapy goals.
To those who are undergoing life stresses that are characterized by different forms of anxiety and depression, a welcome and safe atmosphere of guidance and empathy awaits you. I seek to assist clients in relation to achieving their goals related to self-improvement, in order for them to live their lives to their absolute potential. I work with those of all different backgrounds (races, religions, sexuality, etc.) in that I provide direction/support to individuals seeking improvements towards their mental health.
I love working with all kinds of people, individually, in families, and in groups. I was trained as a psychoanalyst and know the value of insight. But, over time I've found that when people feel warmly connected, difficulties fall away and life begins to open up. I feel fortunate in being able to work with people from varied ethnic and racial backgrounds, diverse relational and sexual orientations, and creative and professional worlds. I'm especially interested in working with those who suffer from 'invisible disabilities,' of mood, development, attention and learning and their loved ones.
I love working with all kinds of people, individually, in families, and in groups. I was trained as a psychoanalyst and know the value of insight. But, over time I've found that when people feel warmly connected, difficulties fall away and life begins to open up. I feel fortunate in being able to work with people from varied ethnic and racial backgrounds, diverse relational and sexual orientations, and creative and professional worlds. I'm especially interested in working with those who suffer from 'invisible disabilities,' of mood, development, attention and learning and their loved ones.
I take a mindful approach to therapy and I use a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy and psychodynamic psychotherapy.
My approach is to not only develop a warm relationship with every client, based on trust, honesty, and understanding; but to also apply treatment methods that work and help improve your quality of life. I believe therapy can help every person reduce negative thoughts and emotions, improve relationships, and increase personal insight and awareness. Most people who are looking for a therapist are searching for an ally and someone who can help them get relief as soon as possible. I work with every client to develop attainable goals and bring about the change you have been looking for.
I take a mindful approach to therapy and I use a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy and psychodynamic psychotherapy.
My approach is to not only develop a warm relationship with every client, based on trust, honesty, and understanding; but to also apply treatment methods that work and help improve your quality of life. I believe therapy can help every person reduce negative thoughts and emotions, improve relationships, and increase personal insight and awareness. Most people who are looking for a therapist are searching for an ally and someone who can help them get relief as soon as possible. I work with every client to develop attainable goals and bring about the change you have been looking for.
As a trained marriage and family therapist, I specialize in the counseling and treatment of distressed couples and families. With a special interest in family dynamics and couples' interaction patterns, I have expertise in helping couples to identify and overcome barriers to closeness and communication as may be affecting their ability to meet normative challenges of family life. I have experience helping couples recover from extramarital affairs, manage emotional or behavioral difficulties of children, negotiate divorce, remarriage and step-family adjustment issues, and cope with non-normative and more highly stressful life events.
As a trained marriage and family therapist, I specialize in the counseling and treatment of distressed couples and families. With a special interest in family dynamics and couples' interaction patterns, I have expertise in helping couples to identify and overcome barriers to closeness and communication as may be affecting their ability to meet normative challenges of family life. I have experience helping couples recover from extramarital affairs, manage emotional or behavioral difficulties of children, negotiate divorce, remarriage and step-family adjustment issues, and cope with non-normative and more highly stressful life events.
I have been working as a psychotherapist for over 30 years and have successfully helped many people work through extremely complex and painful issues. Because of my extensive experience, I have the ability to identify problems quickly and help you better understand how move through core difficulties that will lead to lasting change. When we work together we will carefully address the specific problems that are preventing you from leading a better life.
I have been working as a psychotherapist for over 30 years and have successfully helped many people work through extremely complex and painful issues. Because of my extensive experience, I have the ability to identify problems quickly and help you better understand how move through core difficulties that will lead to lasting change. When we work together we will carefully address the specific problems that are preventing you from leading a better life.
I integrate psychodynamic/relational and cognitive-behavioral frameworks and techniques to address the root causes of symptoms while reducing the felt impact of the symptoms.
I am a relational psychologist with over 15 years of experience in psychotherapy, training, and clinical supervision and consulting. I specialize in helping individuals who are grappling with emotional distress that disrupts their quality of life, relationships, and overall functioning. Additionally, I support couples and families facing communication challenges and feeling trapped in cycles of conflict. My work is particularly focused on understanding how trauma influences relational dynamics, and I am dedicated to joining individuals as they navigate emotional struggles and parenting challenges stemming from past experiences.
I integrate psychodynamic/relational and cognitive-behavioral frameworks and techniques to address the root causes of symptoms while reducing the felt impact of the symptoms.
I am a relational psychologist with over 15 years of experience in psychotherapy, training, and clinical supervision and consulting. I specialize in helping individuals who are grappling with emotional distress that disrupts their quality of life, relationships, and overall functioning. Additionally, I support couples and families facing communication challenges and feeling trapped in cycles of conflict. My work is particularly focused on understanding how trauma influences relational dynamics, and I am dedicated to joining individuals as they navigate emotional struggles and parenting challenges stemming from past experiences.
Do you ever think... "I feel like I don't have any control over my emotions", or " I don't understand why I sometimes hurt the people I love", or "I feel so stressed out much of the time". Many of us want to feel better, but do not know how to use positive coping strategies to change our lives for the better. I have experience in helping with those difficult life challenges. I can help guide a person towards a more fulfilling and stable life by using a variety of techniques (CBT; DBT; or EMDR).
Do you ever think... "I feel like I don't have any control over my emotions", or " I don't understand why I sometimes hurt the people I love", or "I feel so stressed out much of the time". Many of us want to feel better, but do not know how to use positive coping strategies to change our lives for the better. I have experience in helping with those difficult life challenges. I can help guide a person towards a more fulfilling and stable life by using a variety of techniques (CBT; DBT; or EMDR).
Are you struggling with emotional pain, trauma, difficult relationships, or a sense that something needs to change? I offer expert, compassionate care grounded in many years of psychotherapeutic experience with individuals, couples, and families. I'm deeply committed to helping people heal, grow, and navigate life's emotional and practical challenges. What I've learned from my patients over the years continues to enrich the care that I provide.
Are you struggling with emotional pain, trauma, difficult relationships, or a sense that something needs to change? I offer expert, compassionate care grounded in many years of psychotherapeutic experience with individuals, couples, and families. I'm deeply committed to helping people heal, grow, and navigate life's emotional and practical challenges. What I've learned from my patients over the years continues to enrich the care that I provide.
You will get the benefit of a therapist who has over 30 years experience but who still enjoys the challenge of helping every client explore their issues and find the right solutions and strategies for accomplishing them. I am extremely sensitive to diversity and multi-cultural issues, have dealt with clients from many ethnic groups and speak excellent Spanish. I am also very conversant with workplace issues, having also pursued a corporate career and functioned in that environment.
You will get the benefit of a therapist who has over 30 years experience but who still enjoys the challenge of helping every client explore their issues and find the right solutions and strategies for accomplishing them. I am extremely sensitive to diversity and multi-cultural issues, have dealt with clients from many ethnic groups and speak excellent Spanish. I am also very conversant with workplace issues, having also pursued a corporate career and functioned in that environment.
My main approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectal Behavior Therapy (DBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, and Positive Psychology (optimizing functionality)
Professional Life? I gained valuable experience at reputable institutions such as New York Presbyterian Hospital and Montefiore Health System (New York). In California, I was the Director of the Behavioral Health Department at Salinas Valley Health. Personal Life? I enjoy boxing, playing golf, going for runs with my husky, and going to the beach!
My main approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectal Behavior Therapy (DBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, and Positive Psychology (optimizing functionality)
Professional Life? I gained valuable experience at reputable institutions such as New York Presbyterian Hospital and Montefiore Health System (New York). In California, I was the Director of the Behavioral Health Department at Salinas Valley Health. Personal Life? I enjoy boxing, playing golf, going for runs with my husky, and going to the beach!
If you are looking for an impartial and caring person to confide in, I bring a wide variety of professional experiences working in psychiatric hospitals, outpatient clinics, as a school social worker (k-12) and in private practice to my work. Using this background I will build a non-judgmental and accepting, therapeutic relationship as the core basis of our therapy. My approach is client-driven and addresses the needs and goals of each individual. I listen carefully but am also active and interactive.
If you are looking for an impartial and caring person to confide in, I bring a wide variety of professional experiences working in psychiatric hospitals, outpatient clinics, as a school social worker (k-12) and in private practice to my work. Using this background I will build a non-judgmental and accepting, therapeutic relationship as the core basis of our therapy. My approach is client-driven and addresses the needs and goals of each individual. I listen carefully but am also active and interactive.
I offer a blend of psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral therapy, which means I respect the value of understanding past influences and patterns while believing that by developing specific new skills you can successfully change unhealthy behavior and thinking.
I work with individuals struggling with interpersonal relationships, anxiety and stress, parenting, workplace stress, and aging and retirement. I have extensive experience working with straight, lesbian, and gay individuals around pre-marital and marital healthy communication, sex, infidelity, parenting, amicable divorce, and retirement.
I offer a blend of psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral therapy, which means I respect the value of understanding past influences and patterns while believing that by developing specific new skills you can successfully change unhealthy behavior and thinking.
I work with individuals struggling with interpersonal relationships, anxiety and stress, parenting, workplace stress, and aging and retirement. I have extensive experience working with straight, lesbian, and gay individuals around pre-marital and marital healthy communication, sex, infidelity, parenting, amicable divorce, and retirement.
Are you having trouble controlling worry? Difficulty with anxiety, maybe depression? You may have trouble concentrating, feel irritable, or have sleep problems. You may have impairment in your relationships, job, or other areas important to you. I use research-proven techniques to help identify and change underlying thoughts and patterns that drive mild to moderate anxiety symptoms. Together we'll lift these very uncomfortable feelings off you. Other areas of specialization include helping children, adolescents, families with all School problems.
Are you having trouble controlling worry? Difficulty with anxiety, maybe depression? You may have trouble concentrating, feel irritable, or have sleep problems. You may have impairment in your relationships, job, or other areas important to you. I use research-proven techniques to help identify and change underlying thoughts and patterns that drive mild to moderate anxiety symptoms. Together we'll lift these very uncomfortable feelings off you. Other areas of specialization include helping children, adolescents, families with all School problems.
Are you feeling disconnected from those close to you, feeling sad and having a hard time finding joy or have worries about your relationship and where its going? I work with couples and individuals and help my clients address relationship struggles. Whether it is your social, family, romantic or sexual relationships I am here to help. I am passionate about helping my clients build strong connections, intimacy and navigate interactions with others to feel empowered and satisfied in relationships to self and others.
Are you feeling disconnected from those close to you, feeling sad and having a hard time finding joy or have worries about your relationship and where its going? I work with couples and individuals and help my clients address relationship struggles. Whether it is your social, family, romantic or sexual relationships I am here to help. I am passionate about helping my clients build strong connections, intimacy and navigate interactions with others to feel empowered and satisfied in relationships to self and others.
When you feel safe and supported in the therapeutic environment, the partnership you develop with a therapist can bring about gains that will change the trajectory of your life in significant and deeply rewarding ways.
When you feel safe and supported in the therapeutic environment, the partnership you develop with a therapist can bring about gains that will change the trajectory of your life in significant and deeply rewarding ways.
My theoretical approach is both psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral.
My scope of practice includes work with depression, anxiety, family relations and other relationship issues. Geriatric issues include stage of life concerns. I am also a certified grief counselor.
My theoretical approach is both psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral.
My scope of practice includes work with depression, anxiety, family relations and other relationship issues. Geriatric issues include stage of life concerns. I am also a certified grief counselor.
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Psychodynamic Therapists
Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.