Teletherapy for New York County, NY

Alyssa is a relationship therapist who helps individuals & couples reconnect with themselves and each other through healing complex trauma, grief, chronic anxiety & toxic relationship patterns. I help clients slow down from their busy lives that leave little space to breathe or make choices with clarity, often clouded by an anxious street of thoughts or floating numbly with disconnection while over-scheduling to avoid pain. We explore and shift how expectations and circumstances may come at the expense of clarity and fulfillment from a safe foundation of connection that promotes safe communication, growth and healing.

Modern men like you want to make it happen - successful marriage, fatherhood, career, etc. You need to get out of your head and speak freely, but you don't want to burden your relationships. Your partner isn't supposed to be your therapist, and if you're often feeling defensive, irritable, isolated, and overwhelmed, then it's better to get help now before things get a little bit too FUBAR. The therapeutic relationship needs to feel right, and you want a therapist who will listen to you, join you through the truth, challenge and support you, and tell you like it is when you need some honest feedback.

You feel hopeless, angst, dread, or freaked out. You feel anxiety and have trouble sleeping, headaches, stress, palpitations, and/or nightmares. You may be struggling in relationship, whether single, and looking for a partner, committed to a partner, or in a recent breakup. You may be stuck at work, not able to get ahead, or unsure if you are in the right profession or company.

With warmth, empathy and compassion, I provide psychotherapy to adults who are struggling with self-criticism, anxiety, grief, depression or relationship problems. I specialize in helping individuals heal from experiences of trauma and have expertise in women's issues that can impact mental health like pregnancy, parenting, infertility, menopause, and pregnancy loss. Finally, I offer therapy for couples and families who are wishing to heal from conflict, and improve relationship satisfaction.

I tailor my approach specifically to you. Together, we will work in a non-directive, supportive, and at times, gently challenging environment. Many of my clients have childhood histories of psychological abuse and toxic narcissism. Often these are childhoods that look great on the surface, but underneath, are filled with unspoken pain and cumulative neglect. In recent years I have developed new perspectives on treating these issues. Please see my website for a look at my current writings. I also work with dreams as a way of understanding and working through past dysfunctional patterns.

The therapeutic relationship is a sacred interpersonal bond built on trust. Together, we’ll co-create a space to overcome your obstacles, shift lifestyle or behavioral patterns, and tap into your innate capacity for resilience. I view my work through an anti-oppressive social justice lens, which will deepen your understanding of how your environment, your family, and your community can impact you. We may explore anything from the trickle down effect of workplace stress, to the impact of media violence on children, or anything else that may be on your mind.

Navigating relationships can be a maze, you're not alone—I'm your companion. I work with individuals and couples, helping you tackle relationship challenges or forge deeper connections. If expressing needs or setting boundaries feels like uncharted territory, I offer practical tools to illuminate your path. Together, we navigate anxiety, self-limiting beliefs, and relationship-related fears, fostering a journey toward a more fulfilled life. I specialize in helping clients recover post-divorce or breakups, facilitating healing and rediscovery. Well-versed in non-conventional relationships, including LGBTQ+, ENM, polyamory

Many people come to me to assist them with the challenges that they have in their lives that they either want to change or feel powerless to do so. Via mutually set goals, we will explore these obstacles via self-exploration, narration, and guidance to assist you in gaining control and ownership of what matters to you.

Are you struggling but you’re not exactly sure why or what to do about it? Do you crave a deeper understanding of why you do the things you do? Do you think about how your past impacts the way you are today? Are you looking for a non-judgmental unbiased person to talk to in order to help sift through not only what you’ve been through but also where you want to go? During session, we have dynamic conversations that help you understand yourself better, make sense of the experiences you’ve had, and the patterns you repeat so that you can do things differently overtime, leading to a greater sense of well-being in your daily life.

No matter what life stage you’re in, together we will work through symptoms of anxiety and depression, explore and strengthen interpersonal relationships and attachment, and work on self-esteem. Many of my clients also seek therapy during difficult transitions, or when it feels like something is just not working in life. My goal is to help clients gain insight and become more in touch with their thoughts and feelings while learning new ways to cope even with the uncomfortable ones. I create a safe space where you can gain deeper insight into barriers that are getting in the way of living a more satisfying life.

Imagine what it would be like to discover and amplify what’s already there—an inborn wellness and inherent strength that comes from roots that are spiritual, cultural and unconditional!! It’s such an honor to take this walk toward whole-self wellness with the people I serve. Together, we will safely and gently process emotions that connect your past to the here & now so you can increase your capacity to enjoy your life.

I teach Psychoanalysis and train new therapists at the LP program at GC. The past decade has strengthened my desire and capacity to help you heal from heartbreak, disappointment and grief and to come fully alive. Together, we can find what holds you back; integrate the parts of you that are fighting, and transform difficulties into strengths and gifts. People I work with find my non-judgmental, warm, calming and creative attitude helps them listen to what they need and love themselves.

Everyone deserves an opportunity for growth. The therapeutic relationship is a trusting process. I use empathy, humor, and positive regard to create a safe space to discuss distress people experience throughout the course of life. I encourage my clients to identify and focus on the things they can control when dealing with depression and anxiety. Change is challenging and often unavoidable. I work with adults (over age 21) who are looking to overcome fears and struggles by helping them learn effective ways to cope and set and maintain boundaries. My goal is to guide individuals on the road to healing, empowerment, and success.

Feeling anxious, confused, or wanting more from your life? Thoughts and feelings can be overwhelming, especially when it feels like you are going in circles. If you want help you've come to the right place. I am a trauma-informed therapist who works with folks who want an embodied, felt experience as part of their healing journey. My holistic approach includes Art Therapy EMDR, Reiki Energy, Somatic Experiencing, Oracle Cards, Parts Work, and Hypnotherapy. We work on ways to make more sense of your life in a way that makes sense to you. This often brings relief and clarity.

Is your relationship stressful? I have helped hundreds of couples with communication issues, infidelity, and emotional detachment. I also specialize in performance enhancement for high achievers in finance, tech, energy, politics, and sports. Set up a free consultation to see if I can be of service to you.

Have you felt stuck in a pattern of self-defeating or unhelpful behaviors or relationships? Are you wondering why that is, and how you can go about changing it once and for all? I believe that a deeper understanding of yourself leads to meaningful life changes, and I will be your partner in this transformation. My work is steeped in psychodynamic tradition, although I also incorporate elements of other approaches when clinically appropriate. While I enjoy working with patients from all walks of life, I have also been focusing my clinical work on treating creative professionals and addressing the special challenges they face.

I believe in the inherent well being of all of my patients and clients. I am looking forward to connecting with clients on this platform who are ready to explore possibilities, transversing across gender, sexual orientation, and all other identity markers (Sanskrit term: samskaras) which encompass our internal mapping of experience. I am passionate about witnessing my clients step forward into deeper and more expansive embodiment and joy on a daily basis. My clients are dedicated to their own curiosity and unfoldment. My clients will be able to access deep healing on multiple levels as well as vital life coaching through this portal

I am passionate about relationship dynamics, sexuality, sexual orientation, gender identity, communication and intimacy with a focus on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. I counsel individuals, couples and moresomes on creative relationship structures such as consensual non-monogamy. I also work extensively with mood related challenges, including anxiety, depression and OCD, as well as career transitions. As a member of the polyamorous, LGBTQ, and burner communities, I share my extensive personal and professional experience with clients.

How can you unearth your true potential? How can you release emotional trauma that is limiting your ability to achieve your version of success? When navigating the self I am inventive and curious. I give my clients a warm, soft place to land. I offer a safe, contained, vibrant space that fosters growth and reinvention. If you are someone feeling blocked by past trauma, stuck in destructive patterns, or harassed by anxious thinking, then I encourage you to reach out. You are not alone.