Psychoanalytic Therapists in Whitestone, NY
I am a bilingual (Spanish/English) psychoanalyst and psychotherapist in NYC, with more than 30 years providing analytic treatment for adults. As we go through challenging situations in life, sometimes we find our selves needing additional support. I have special interest in helping individuals to navigate through life's changes and transitions, and identify effective and meaningful ways of coping with anxiety, depression, mood disorder, trauma, parenting.
I am a bilingual (Spanish/English) psychoanalyst and psychotherapist in NYC, with more than 30 years providing analytic treatment for adults. As we go through challenging situations in life, sometimes we find our selves needing additional support. I have special interest in helping individuals to navigate through life's changes and transitions, and identify effective and meaningful ways of coping with anxiety, depression, mood disorder, trauma, parenting.
I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) board certified Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I conduct Immigration Evaluations for: VAWA, Hardship Waiver, U Visa, T Visa, and Asylum cases. I work closely with individuals, families, and their attorneys that are seeking legal haven in the USA for a better, safer, and brighter future. I have had years of experience with individual and group counseling in culturally diverse, multidisciplinary, fast-paced, and often demanding environments. I am licensed in New York, New Jersey, and Florida and am able to see clients via telehealth in these states.
I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) board certified Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I conduct Immigration Evaluations for: VAWA, Hardship Waiver, U Visa, T Visa, and Asylum cases. I work closely with individuals, families, and their attorneys that are seeking legal haven in the USA for a better, safer, and brighter future. I have had years of experience with individual and group counseling in culturally diverse, multidisciplinary, fast-paced, and often demanding environments. I am licensed in New York, New Jersey, and Florida and am able to see clients via telehealth in these states.
As a psychotherapist, I provide individuals with a safe space where they will be carefully listened to and understood. Specializing in psychodynamics, I provide my patients with a warm therapeutic relationship where we will explore past experiences that may be related to current emotional distress in several life areas (relationships, family, career, parenting, eating issues/body image, health and self esteem). We will explore your presenting symptoms not as a "disease" or a "problem" but rather an insight into understanding the self and your needs in a more compassionate way. I also offer supervision to mental health professionals.
As a psychotherapist, I provide individuals with a safe space where they will be carefully listened to and understood. Specializing in psychodynamics, I provide my patients with a warm therapeutic relationship where we will explore past experiences that may be related to current emotional distress in several life areas (relationships, family, career, parenting, eating issues/body image, health and self esteem). We will explore your presenting symptoms not as a "disease" or a "problem" but rather an insight into understanding the self and your needs in a more compassionate way. I also offer supervision to mental health professionals.
Feeling overwhelmed by your child’s behavior? Wondering why they're acting out in school or at home? Confused about what to do or how to respond during their outbursts? Are you overwhelmed by the daily tasks of being a parent? Are you figuring out motherhood? Not sure how to respond to your newborn baby and how to best support them?
Feeling overwhelmed by your child’s behavior? Wondering why they're acting out in school or at home? Confused about what to do or how to respond during their outbursts? Are you overwhelmed by the daily tasks of being a parent? Are you figuring out motherhood? Not sure how to respond to your newborn baby and how to best support them?
Cornerstone Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, LMSW, CASAC-T
5 Endorsed
Online Only
Do you feel hopeless? Helpless? Stuck? Not sure what to do next? I’m here to listen and be real with you. Everyone has the power to heal themselves, we just need someone to walk us through the process. I will serve as a guide to facilitate self-empowerment and self-awareness to help you realize your dreams and pursue them with passion and purpose. We will aim to improve self-confidence and develop insight into your mental, emotional, and relational well-being. Therapy provides you an opportunity to openly express yourself while exploring challenges without judgment or bias. Don’t let anything stop you from reclaiming your best life.
Do you feel hopeless? Helpless? Stuck? Not sure what to do next? I’m here to listen and be real with you. Everyone has the power to heal themselves, we just need someone to walk us through the process. I will serve as a guide to facilitate self-empowerment and self-awareness to help you realize your dreams and pursue them with passion and purpose. We will aim to improve self-confidence and develop insight into your mental, emotional, and relational well-being. Therapy provides you an opportunity to openly express yourself while exploring challenges without judgment or bias. Don’t let anything stop you from reclaiming your best life.
Michelle Silva
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in supporting sensitive children, tweens, teens, and adults in managing intense emotions with empathy and individualized care. I offer a welcoming environment where clients accross all age groups feel understood and empowered. Together, we focus on building confidence, enhancing emotional regulation, and developing tools to navigate life’s challenges. Whether you’re seeking support for anxiety, depression, trauma or neurodivergence, my goal is to help you or your child thrive.
I specialize in supporting sensitive children, tweens, teens, and adults in managing intense emotions with empathy and individualized care. I offer a welcoming environment where clients accross all age groups feel understood and empowered. Together, we focus on building confidence, enhancing emotional regulation, and developing tools to navigate life’s challenges. Whether you’re seeking support for anxiety, depression, trauma or neurodivergence, my goal is to help you or your child thrive.
We are a private psychotherapy practice in Corona, Queens. We have extensive experience successfully assessing, counseling and supporting varying client populations in multiple settings, We have multiple bilingual specialized professionals for your service and care. We specialize in all types of psychological disorders, ADHD, ADD, ODD, Depression, Anxiety to name a few. We provide parenting classes, marriage counseling, psychotherapy for adolescents, group family therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, play therapy for children, students with academic and behavioral problems, response prevention and more.
We are a private psychotherapy practice in Corona, Queens. We have extensive experience successfully assessing, counseling and supporting varying client populations in multiple settings, We have multiple bilingual specialized professionals for your service and care. We specialize in all types of psychological disorders, ADHD, ADD, ODD, Depression, Anxiety to name a few. We provide parenting classes, marriage counseling, psychotherapy for adolescents, group family therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, play therapy for children, students with academic and behavioral problems, response prevention and more.
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Faculty, Supervisor, Training Analyst: Postgraduate Center, Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Study Center.
Do you want to improve your relationships? Do you feel overly anxious at times or "blue" and don't understand where such feelings are coming from? Perhaps I can help you. Over the last twenty-five years I have worked with many individuals with stressful marital and interpersonal issues. Getting a better grasp of the conflicts and feelings you are experiencing can help you create better coping skills and feel more in control of your life. With a Ph.D. in art history, I have a special interest in working with artists, writers, entrepreneurs and other creative individuals.
Faculty, Supervisor, Training Analyst: Postgraduate Center, Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Study Center.
Do you want to improve your relationships? Do you feel overly anxious at times or "blue" and don't understand where such feelings are coming from? Perhaps I can help you. Over the last twenty-five years I have worked with many individuals with stressful marital and interpersonal issues. Getting a better grasp of the conflicts and feelings you are experiencing can help you create better coping skills and feel more in control of your life. With a Ph.D. in art history, I have a special interest in working with artists, writers, entrepreneurs and other creative individuals.
I have advanced training in psychoanalytic psychotherapy and integrate mindfulness and somatic treatment modalities to meet the therapeutic needs of each person.
I work with people who want to feel more satisfied in their lives. Many are struggling with relationships and career issues, or they feel stuck and find it hard to make changes. I help my patients sort through feelings and thoughts so they can grow and thrive. I also help them manage their emotions more effectively, so they don't feel so controlled by them. I value creating a safe environment to enable exploration of what matters most.
I have advanced training in psychoanalytic psychotherapy and integrate mindfulness and somatic treatment modalities to meet the therapeutic needs of each person.
I work with people who want to feel more satisfied in their lives. Many are struggling with relationships and career issues, or they feel stuck and find it hard to make changes. I help my patients sort through feelings and thoughts so they can grow and thrive. I also help them manage their emotions more effectively, so they don't feel so controlled by them. I value creating a safe environment to enable exploration of what matters most.
Drawing from my background in psychoanalytic psychotherapy, CBT, mindfulness, somatic therapy, and dance/movement therapy, I use an eclectic approach tailored to your individual needs to help you overcome obstacles to leading a richer, more satisfying, and more meaningful life.
I use kind curiosity to explore emergent patterns, themes and narratives. In some cases we might supplement the work with a more body-oriented, experiential approach to overcome blocks. In addition to my Social Work degree, I have a master's degree in Dance Therapy and completed my post-Master's training at the Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Study Center.
Drawing from my background in psychoanalytic psychotherapy, CBT, mindfulness, somatic therapy, and dance/movement therapy, I use an eclectic approach tailored to your individual needs to help you overcome obstacles to leading a richer, more satisfying, and more meaningful life.
I use kind curiosity to explore emergent patterns, themes and narratives. In some cases we might supplement the work with a more body-oriented, experiential approach to overcome blocks. In addition to my Social Work degree, I have a master's degree in Dance Therapy and completed my post-Master's training at the Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Study Center.
I am a clinical psychologist and psychoanalytic psychotherapist.
Who you share your stories with matters. This is one of the reasons why choosing a therapist is so personal and important. There are many connections that shape your life. However, life doesn’t have to be dictated by previous experiences or fate. You have the capacity to make choices with the stories you're born into, and live these stories forward in new ways. The understanding that occurs in therapy creates the freedom to live meaningfully, especially when shared with a therapist who has broad experience and intuitive sensitivity to your concerns.
I am a clinical psychologist and psychoanalytic psychotherapist.
Who you share your stories with matters. This is one of the reasons why choosing a therapist is so personal and important. There are many connections that shape your life. However, life doesn’t have to be dictated by previous experiences or fate. You have the capacity to make choices with the stories you're born into, and live these stories forward in new ways. The understanding that occurs in therapy creates the freedom to live meaningfully, especially when shared with a therapist who has broad experience and intuitive sensitivity to your concerns.
I am on the faculty of the Center for Modern Psychoanalytic Studies in New York City and BGSP-New York.
Psychoanalysis is a method to develop the inner life. As a side effect, suffering is relieved and the outer life is improved.
I am on the faculty of the Center for Modern Psychoanalytic Studies in New York City and BGSP-New York.
Psychoanalysis is a method to develop the inner life. As a side effect, suffering is relieved and the outer life is improved.
My work blends evidence-based approaches, including CBT, DBT, and psychodynamic/ psychoanalytic therapy.
Whether it’s your first time or your tenth time seeking a psychotherapist, I understand the process can feel overwhelming. I aim to walk alongside you, offering a culturally sensitive and inclusive space. Our identities shape how we navigate the world, but they don’t define us entirely. In therapy, we’ll explore how external influences impact our experiences, while also building self-understanding and self-acceptance—key components for personal growth and healing.
My work blends evidence-based approaches, including CBT, DBT, and psychodynamic/ psychoanalytic therapy.
Whether it’s your first time or your tenth time seeking a psychotherapist, I understand the process can feel overwhelming. I aim to walk alongside you, offering a culturally sensitive and inclusive space. Our identities shape how we navigate the world, but they don’t define us entirely. In therapy, we’ll explore how external influences impact our experiences, while also building self-understanding and self-acceptance—key components for personal growth and healing.
My approach to therapy is informed by contemporary psychoanalytic theory.
Life can feel overwhelming, especially as we confront different forms of loss and transition. These defining moments can disrupt the relationship we have with ourselves. As your psychologist my aim is to help you better understand and navigate the challenges interfering with your innate capacity for growth. I am devoted to providing a therapy space that feels safe, warm, and authentic. My style is open and curious such that your unique experiences can unfold organically. I will closely attune to your needs, and together we will co-create an environment that will foster your ability to experience yourself in new and exciting ways.
My approach to therapy is informed by contemporary psychoanalytic theory.
Life can feel overwhelming, especially as we confront different forms of loss and transition. These defining moments can disrupt the relationship we have with ourselves. As your psychologist my aim is to help you better understand and navigate the challenges interfering with your innate capacity for growth. I am devoted to providing a therapy space that feels safe, warm, and authentic. My style is open and curious such that your unique experiences can unfold organically. I will closely attune to your needs, and together we will co-create an environment that will foster your ability to experience yourself in new and exciting ways.
I have advanced training in many modes of therapy including psychoanalytic psychotherapy, marriage counseling, dream analysis and mindfulness-based stress reduction.
"Many years of training and experience enable me to help you resolve both inner personal conflicts as well as relationship problems. I will work with you to relieve your symptoms of anxiety and depression as you gain a better understanding of yourself and develop the skills needed to find practical solutions to current problems."
I have advanced training in many modes of therapy including psychoanalytic psychotherapy, marriage counseling, dream analysis and mindfulness-based stress reduction.
"Many years of training and experience enable me to help you resolve both inner personal conflicts as well as relationship problems. I will work with you to relieve your symptoms of anxiety and depression as you gain a better understanding of yourself and develop the skills needed to find practical solutions to current problems."
My practice is informed by psychoanalytic, relational, feminist, multicultural, attachment, and emotion-focused theories of psychotherapy.
I’m a licensed clinical psychologist based in Brooklyn, NY working with adolescents, adults, and couples. While therapy looks different for every person I work with, I believe it must always begin with a relationship that is honest and nonjudgmental, that is affirming, and that takes care of the tender parts of us while also attending to the need for growth and evolution. As a queer Jew, my practice is rooted in a psychodynamic, liberatory framework and I work from a developmental and sociopolitical lens. Many folx I work with struggle with marginalization, trauma, depression, anxiety, eating/body image and issues in relationships.
My practice is informed by psychoanalytic, relational, feminist, multicultural, attachment, and emotion-focused theories of psychotherapy.
I’m a licensed clinical psychologist based in Brooklyn, NY working with adolescents, adults, and couples. While therapy looks different for every person I work with, I believe it must always begin with a relationship that is honest and nonjudgmental, that is affirming, and that takes care of the tender parts of us while also attending to the need for growth and evolution. As a queer Jew, my practice is rooted in a psychodynamic, liberatory framework and I work from a developmental and sociopolitical lens. Many folx I work with struggle with marginalization, trauma, depression, anxiety, eating/body image and issues in relationships.
In addition to my psychotherapy work, I'm a current psychoanalytic candidate in a license-qualifying program, training in the Interpersonal/ Relational model.
I believe that the most effective way to grow is in relationship to other people, and have faith that the therapeutic relationship can be a vehicle for deep insight and transformation. I work with adults and adolescents with anxiety disorders, who are processing trauma, or who simply want to explore their full potential.
I specialize in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD. When appropriate, I integrate core features of Dr. Michael Greenberg's approach, RF-ERP, for the treatment of mental compulsions. I take expert care in helping my clients understand their OCD and overcome their most debilitating anxieties.
In addition to my psychotherapy work, I'm a current psychoanalytic candidate in a license-qualifying program, training in the Interpersonal/ Relational model.
I believe that the most effective way to grow is in relationship to other people, and have faith that the therapeutic relationship can be a vehicle for deep insight and transformation. I work with adults and adolescents with anxiety disorders, who are processing trauma, or who simply want to explore their full potential.
I specialize in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD. When appropriate, I integrate core features of Dr. Michael Greenberg's approach, RF-ERP, for the treatment of mental compulsions. I take expert care in helping my clients understand their OCD and overcome their most debilitating anxieties.
I have experience in college counseling, inpatient medical, outpatient hospital, veteran affairs, and psychoanalytic institute settings.
Psychotherapy addresses the pain of feeling misunderstood and alone. My approach is to strive to help you feel heard and understood. I listen carefully, as the narratives you share may communicate both obvious and deeper meanings. I look for patterns in your life and offer insights I encourage you to refine, so that together we can make sense of your experiences. I attend to dynamics in your relationships to help you stop recreating problems from your past in the present. You need to feel safe enough to take risks in treatment, so I work to create a consistent and trustworthy environment.
I have experience in college counseling, inpatient medical, outpatient hospital, veteran affairs, and psychoanalytic institute settings.
Psychotherapy addresses the pain of feeling misunderstood and alone. My approach is to strive to help you feel heard and understood. I listen carefully, as the narratives you share may communicate both obvious and deeper meanings. I look for patterns in your life and offer insights I encourage you to refine, so that together we can make sense of your experiences. I attend to dynamics in your relationships to help you stop recreating problems from your past in the present. You need to feel safe enough to take risks in treatment, so I work to create a consistent and trustworthy environment.
My approach is psychodynamic and psychoanalytic.
People often start their therapeutic journey seeking more vitality, connection, and inner freedom. They may sense that something is missing, or that old habits are no longer working. They might find that their thoughts are getting in the way, or that their feelings are becoming overwhelming. Therapy offers a safe environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings with someone who is attuned to your personal experience. Being heard can have a powerful impact on one's mental health. Together, we work through unconscious obstacles that keep you from living a fulfilling life.
My approach is psychodynamic and psychoanalytic.
People often start their therapeutic journey seeking more vitality, connection, and inner freedom. They may sense that something is missing, or that old habits are no longer working. They might find that their thoughts are getting in the way, or that their feelings are becoming overwhelming. Therapy offers a safe environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings with someone who is attuned to your personal experience. Being heard can have a powerful impact on one's mental health. Together, we work through unconscious obstacles that keep you from living a fulfilling life.
Drawn to my specialization in psychoanalysis and psychoanalytic psychotherapy, individuals, couples and groups do just that, through eliminating addictions, resolving feelings of abandonment and career ambivalence, and overcoming fears of intimacy and/or sexual difficulties.
Struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, career or spiritual challenges? Let's identify patterns interfering with goals, clarify your intentions while designing an appropriate course of therapy and work in an empathetic, confidential, non-judgmental setting. Ready to raise your awareness and remove the blocks to your inner peace and happiness?
Drawn to my specialization in psychoanalysis and psychoanalytic psychotherapy, individuals, couples and groups do just that, through eliminating addictions, resolving feelings of abandonment and career ambivalence, and overcoming fears of intimacy and/or sexual difficulties.
Struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, career or spiritual challenges? Let's identify patterns interfering with goals, clarify your intentions while designing an appropriate course of therapy and work in an empathetic, confidential, non-judgmental setting. Ready to raise your awareness and remove the blocks to your inner peace and happiness?
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Psychoanalytic Therapists
Does psychoanalytic therapy work?
Psychoanalytic therapy derives from the work of Sigmund Freud. In this type of therapy, discovering buried thoughts and emotions from the unconscious will help a person work through their difficulties and negative behaviors. Research shows that psychoanalytic therapy can be highly effective, with patients reporting improvement in mood, quality of life, and overall well-being.
How long are people typically in psychoanalytic therapy?
Traditional psychoanalysis is in-depth and is conducted in five sessions every week. Today, modern psychoanalytic therapy is less intense and normally incorporates as few as one or two sessions a week. In some cases, positive change can occur quickly. However, if the condition, difficulty, or behavior is deep-seated, improvement may require many months or years of therapy.
Is psychoanalytic therapy suitable for young people?
Children and adolescents can benefit from this type of therapy. Many kids and teens are often unable to form and communicate their thoughts and emotions. Psychoanalytic therapy uses specific techniques such as dream analysis, symbolism, and free association or word association; all of which can be useful tools for less-communicative young people. Through this therapy, a patient will hopefully make connections between what they feel inside and how the world works outside.
Can psychoanalytic therapy be done online?
Modern-day psychoanalytic therapy is very different from traditional psychoanalysis. While an individual can sit face-to-face with the psychoanalyst for multiple sessions a week, they do not have to. Today, psychoanalytic therapy can be effectively conducted online or by phone. The key is that the individual confronts what is repressed and avoided, and this can be done whether in person or over online video.