Therapists in White Plains, NY

I treat all forms of unhealthy thinking and behaviors. Whether you suffer from anxiety or depression, procrastination, avoidance, unwanted behaviors, fears, obsessive thinking, or just want to make changes - I have experience treating you! My patients learn useful cognitive behavioral techniques that become life-long skills. My motto: Behave healthier & feel happier.

If you are looking for a supportive, empathetic, professional therapist who continues to pursue continuing education to stay on top of cutting-edge therapies I am that person for you. I work tirelessly to provide you with outstanding services to get you long lasting results. Check out my reviews on 'healthgrades'.

Don't let life pass you by. If you experience symptoms of stress, anxiety, or depression, or if you struggle with a history of trauma, loss, or chronic pain, your quality of life may be affected. As a psychotherapist, working with adolescents, adults, and the elderly in private practice, I maintain a sensitive and compassionate approach when meeting you at these life junctions. Offering creative and holistic modes of therapy to treat individuals, families and groups, my aim is to join you in lifting the fog of uncertainty and pain, revealing your innate abilities to cope and move forward towards a life of fulfillment.

Have you wondered whether you would benefit from in-person therapy? I offer a phone consultation to answer any questions you may have. I can assist you in resolving challenges and becoming your own therapist by teaching you how to overcome obstacles to succeed. I am skilled at helping high-functioning adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, career issues, addiction issues, academic issues, and goal attainment. My approach is solution-focused. Sessions are tailored to your specific needs. I am approachable and genuine. My clients usually see reduced symptoms and improved well-being early on in treatment.

If you are experiencing frequent worry, sadness, insomnia, grief, or work and relationship stress, therapy can help you reach your goals and live a more satisfying and fulfilling life. Through a supportive and collaborative environment, you can learn skills to help you deal with difficult life circumstances and create lasting positive change.

I provide a relaxed and non-judgmental environment in which to focus on understanding the issues you are having and to map out an effective path to change. My approach is based on specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and related evidence-based treatments for depression, anxiety and other psychological issues experienced by adults and adolescents. I also have expertise as a clinical health psychologist and have worked in outpatient and hospital settings with families, patients and healthcare teams to improve coping with and management of chronic illnesses like diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and HIV/AIDS.

Psychotherapy is an endeavor that many people seek to improve the overall quality of their lives. Whether one is experiencing conflict within relationships, difficulties coping with stress, a specific life problem, or acute symptoms, the insights, skills and increased awareness that come from psychotherapy can be invaluable. I work with patients to help create and maintain satisfying relationships, decrease emotional distress, develop healthy and effective coping strategies, cultivate self esteem and healthy self image, and increase satisfaction with life.

I view therapy as a collaboration between patient and therapist. We are a team with a common objective. When you come in, we will first complete a thorough intake, and then put together a treatment plan that meets your individual needs. During therapy you will learn skills and techniques which you will practice in between sessions, and implement in your everyday life. I believe that if people understand what we are doing, why we are doing it, and how it is going to help them, then they are more likely to engage in treatment, and benefit more from therapy. When you are ready to end therapy, you will take these skills with you.

With more than 25 years experience, I am skilled in treating adults, adolescents and married couples. I believe that the symptoms that a person brings to my office, such as anxiety and depression, are the result of distortions in his or her relationship to him/herself. These are created in infancy, childhood, and adolescence via unconscious processes.

Michael's Commitment to You: I will provide you with a safe, confidential and supportive space where you can explore your life, behaviors and emotions with acceptance and without judgment. I will tailor the treatment to the individual or couple – each of which is unique in their life journey and struggles – choosing the approach best suited to bringing about the change and outcome you are seeking. I will work collaboratively with you and offer guidance to assist you in accessing your own inner wisdom to heal yourself and transform your life

I have a very open and straightforward style of conducting treatment. I educate the patient about the factors that have contributed to his/her problems and I instruct the patient in how to make important changes and improvements. It's necessary for me to be sensitive to my patients' needs and abilities and it's important for the patient to be willing to work hard to make some challenging improvements.

As a counselor, neurofeedback / EEG Biofeedback and holistic healthcare practitioner, with decades of experience, I use a supportive, personalized, in-depth approach, addressing the whole person, providing coping strategies to navigate life's challenges and thrive. I help with alleviating Anxiety, Depression, neurological conditions in adults, children, families, managing stress, emotional control, deepening relaxation, increasing mental clarity. Plus, I provide guidance, programs for resolving deeper, self-esteem issues, clarifying unique values, purpose, enabling growth, advancing to a more balanced, optimal quality of living.

I view psychotherapy as a framework for clarifying and working through problems that cause people to feel stuck, helpless or insecure about their lives. Ultimately, I consider the goal of psychotherapy as empowering others to reach aspired levels of purpose, productivity and fulfillment. I work to help others gain a fuller understanding of themselves and the reasons behind recurring habits, upsetting moods and anxieties, relational conflicts and obstacles that seem unsolvable. My clients explore alternative perspectives to their problems, make more informed choices around them, and gain a greater sense of control over their surroundings and the stressors they encounter.

I am pragmatic, flexible and solution-focused in my approach. I am well-trained and experienced in cognitive and dialectical behavior therapy techniques, and incorporate these skills when working with clients. Prior to focusing solely on my private practice, I worked for 14 years in an urban mental-health clinic, where I provided psychotherapy services to children, teens, adults and families, with a variety of presenting problems.

Born in Bronx New York, I graduated Columbia University in 1989 with an MS in Social Work and became a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist helping individuals and couples thrive. I also use DBT and ACT to create a Psychodynamic Counseling approach. If you struggle with communication in personal and work relationships I provide you with techniques to help change negative behaviors like blame and reactivity into sensitivity and compassion toward the self and others. Mood shifts and alcohol and other drug use is also addressed as it influences the stability of your mood. I will provide a free consultation at your convenience.

My sole mission is you To educate and empower you to live in Optimal Wellness.To achieve this we are fully integrating nutrition into our existing practice. Our approach is holistic integrative and complimentary to any existing health care plan My personal spiritual philosophy is to guide clients to a place of personal awareness and empowerment. I work with clients to feel safe and comfortable in their bodies. I help clients change their behavior using a Wholistic approach across the confines of their challenges. Clients benefit from Wholistic therapy treating the whole person to readjust back into the world around them with a firmer foundation.

I am a clinical psychologist based in Manhattan and Westchester, New York. I have twenty-five years of experience in the field, and work now in private practice with adults in individual and couples psychotherapy. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety disorders, depression, and relationship difficulties, though I have seen and helped a very diverse group of people over the years, many of whom presented with problems that did not fit neatly into any diagnostic category.

The most therapeutic element in psychotherapy is the relationship between us. You invite me into your interior self which is a special, even sacred, place hiring me as a guide during this phase of your life's journey. Ultimately, our goal is to do things better by initiating new ways of being or putting aside some of the old. Therapy is not escape; it is not blame. It is about better facing the challenges of life, helping ourselves find our way through where we now are, and sometimes it's also about finding our way back to ourselves.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, (LCSW-R) . My style is warm and collaborative and it's important to me that my clients feel they are safe and supported as well as able to explore their thoughts and feelings.