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I believe that every individual can benefit from psychotherapy. In life, one will encounter hardship; psychotherapy offers a safe space for individuals to receive support without judgment or thinking they are beholden to someone. In my therapeutic work, I strive to help individuals face a variety of challenges, such as grief, depression, life transitions, gender and sexual identity concerns, and fertility issues. I specialize in working with cancer patients and their families, LGBTQ+ and disabled folx, which is informed by my positionality as an Asian-American cisgender lesbian that is a caregiver to someone with metastatic cancer.

I am a New York State-licensed Psychologist and a Certified Interpersonal Psychoanalyst. During more than 20 years of counseling, I have developed a unique blend of Interpersonal psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral and mind-body awareness promoting techniques to help patients achieve creative, professional and relational goals, and reduce anxiety and depression. All of us, through adapting to childhood experience, develop limiting fears and blind spots. I can help you to identify blocks to happiness, intimacy and serenity, and to develop new, more satisfying behaviors.

We are a private, group psychotherapy practice offering counseling services for adolescent, young adults, adults, and elder people. Clinical services are provided in Spanish and English. We accept Aetna and, Northwell as well as fee for service. Aldea is a Spanish word for "community" and we, at Aldea Counseling Services, seek to support the psychological and emotional needs of individuals and families as together we build a stronger community.

It can feel overwhelming to seek help when everything you've been told or taught says it's wrong/not ok...that you just need to try harder, pray harder. When everything you've tried doesn't feel like enough, please know that you are enough, and you are not alone. It is so normal to have needs, wants and it's essential to know that none of us are perfect/immune. Finding freedom in that is powerful and empowering. I have tools that can help.

Applications for South Asian Men's Group - more info under "Gallery." I am a Bangladeshi-American psychotherapist trained at Smith College, and my primary goal in therapy is to help you live a life that deeply aligns with your truest self. Having lived in both Bangladesh and the US, I know firsthand the struggle of feeling as if we are “too much” or “too little” of the identity we are often expected to embody. As a queer woman of color who grew up in predominantly homogeneous spaces, I strongly believe in the importance of not just allowing, but encouraging and celebrating the full expression of our nuanced and glorious selves.

I help adoptees, people living with trauma and people suffering with anxiety and panic move towards the life and relationships they want. I work with issues of identity, connection, belonging, and how trauma is held in the body, the way the body keeps the score. My goal is to help you find both symptom relief and deeper change. I also work with my associate Asha Kadir who works with all kinds of mental health issues, and particularly loves working with young adults, international students, immigrants and refugees. In addition, I work with people on their sleep issues with CBT-I.

Beginning therapy is a courageous step, particularly when facing issues related to your partnerships, family dynamics, or identity. With a warm, affirming environment, I will invite you to bring a compassionate curiosity for yourself and others offer in order to explore and expand the possibilities in your life, disrupt defeating patterns, and create space for greater joy and connection. Recognizing the unique experiences, values, and contexts of every individual, couple, and family, I work collaboratively to define your goals and pursue changes that are meaningful to you.

Finding a therapist is a lot like dating. It takes time and patience to find the right one. Once you find the right match, and eventually you will, all the hard work will feel more than worth it. With a true understanding of what it takes to seek out someone to talk to, I strive to offer an empathetic, practical and collaborative approach to therapy. My focus is on creating a strong therapeutic alliance that is not only nurturing, but challenges you to step outside your comfort zone and embrace change.

I believe that therapy can be a powerful tool to help make sense of difficult emotions, gain clarity in relationships with oneself and others, and cultivate greater self-acceptance. I have significant clinical experience with LGBTQ+-identified individuals and serve clients all across the gender and sexuality spectrums, on issues both related and unrelated to these identities.

What if you could walk around this planet with a deep sense (knowing) that everything about you, just as you are, is ok? Truly just fine? You can. Or maybe you're feeling stuck, needing help to galvanize your courage to make a change, to dare to live your very best life? A warm and supportive relationship with the right therapist will help to re-engage and energize your own existing internal resources, the parts of you that are already confident, calm, creative, courageous and compassionate. We can do this work together.

There are many reasons that bring a person into therapy, some easier to articulate than others. Likely there is no single reason, but rather a collection, and often one of those is a feeling of being stuck. I believe that the relationship between patient and therapist is central to the work of therapy, and that in order for the work to be effective you must feel both seen and heard in the therapy space. As your therapist, I work collaboratively with you to help figure out what is serving you, and what areas we can shift.

Are you struggling to understand and manage the challenges you are facing? By providing a space in which you can explore root causes and develop healthy thoughts and effective coping mechanisms, I can help. Together we can identify beliefs that contribute to your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, with a goal of increased self understanding and less emotional distress. I am deeply committed to helping you understand how your feelings and thoughts impact your perceptions of yourself, your life, and your relationships. I specialize in LGBTQ-related concerns; all gender identities, gender expressions, and sexualities are welcome.

Sometimes, Life takes us away from ourselves, away from our own wisdom. The chatter of the past, the chaos of the world, the day-to-day obligations, fears/uncertainties—it’s not surprising that we may get lost and miss that which brings us joy and offers us meaning. When the present is painful/uncomfortable, we are even more likely to shy away to block the hurt. This is a reality we all face. As I have learned in my own journey, it is crucial to develop connectedness, balance, curiosity, make sense of life’s difficulties, mourn losses, celebrate joys, get to know the authentic self, and find the courage to live intentionally.

Whether you’re experiencing work stress, relationship issues, or life transitions, I am here to support you. I work with adults, adolescents, children who are overwhelmed by maladaptive patterns, searching for healthy relationships, and seeking to effect change in their lives. I bring to my therapeutic container training and life experience in trauma, multiculturalism and identity, relationship issues, career shifts, grief, emotional dysregulation, family conflict, and anxiety and depression. I strive to provide culturally responsive and LGBTQIA-affirming care to clients.

I am a psychodynamic therapist with a collaborative, warm, and relational style. What that means is I don't just sit back and listen; rather, I will work with you to provide support and feedback to help you address your unique challenges. I specialize in treating anxiety, trauma (I offer EMDR) and/or addictive behaviors and I also work with individuals navigating sexual and relationships issues. I am licensed to work with clients in NY and NJ and offer sessions in-person or remotely.

I am a psychodynamic therapist with a collaborative, warm and relational style. What that means is I don't just sit back and listen; rather, I will work with you to provide support and feedback to help you address your unique challenges. I specialize in treating anxiety, trauma (I offer EMDR), and/or addictive behaviors and I also work with individuals navigating sexual and relationships issues. I am licensed to work with clients in NY and NJ and offer in-person or remote sessions.

You do not need to be suffering to benefit from counseling—we can all improve our lives by better understanding our feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. We would welcome the opportunity to alleviate your pain or self-sabotaging patterns while increasing your inner peace and purpose. NYC Counseling’s therapy techniques can help you to release powerful, unconscious blocks and fears. Whatever your goal, let's work together to find the tools to overcome the hurdles you are facing to live a more vibrant and fulfilling life. With clinicians who have varied backgrounds, specialties, and perspectives, we can find the right fit for you.

I am a Marriage and Family Therapist who enjoys working with couples, families, and individuals of all ages who desire a stronger connection with their loved ones. The most important aspect of therapy is helping clients uncover their inherent strengths and empowering them to create lasting change in themselves and their relationships!

Nominated Top Doctor in NYC for the past five years and recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Psychology, I dedicate myself to helping you out of feeling stuck, down and anxious. My goal is to help you find your way to feeling better. I will listen to you, understand who you are and give you lots of help and insight into your suffering. You will leave the initial consult feeling so much better! I will tailor a treatment to your needs and personality and match you with a therapist in my practice who is a great match for you. My patients love this model and I am sure that you will too!