The challenges of today's world wear heavily on couples. What we believed counted may now seem undependable, even impossible to understand. Intimacy and relationships are stressed and additional conflict may be too much to handle. This is exactly the time to consider professional help. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist, a Diplomate in Clinical Sex Therapy and have analytic training as well as EMDR. My expertise blends psychodynamic, cognitive,and relational perspectives. A very powerful combination. I maintain a strong network of professional colleagues to provide the best integrative care ie/medical and holistic perspectives.

Are you missing appreciation? Does he stonewall? Does she not stop criticizing? Anxious and having trust issues? Do you feel a lack of sexual desire? Fighting over sexual frequency? I can help you stop the negative cycle. Feel love again. Feel intimate again. Trained specifically as a marriage and family therapist, I am a highly trained and experienced couples therapist. I am easy to talk to and skilled at creating tools to foster healthy connections between couples and families. Together, we repair your relationship by introducing new methods of communication to increase empathy and flexibility.

Face it. You're not happy. You're too often nervous, on edge, and sometimes you really feel down. You're in a rut professionally and your love life is not what it once was. You're not the way you want to be with the people you care most about...you want to connect with them the way you used to connect with them. Instead, you find yourself frustrated when you try...tense, defensive, overly sensitive to criticism. It's time to be honest with yourself. You need help...someone good to talk to who is not a family member, a friend, or a co-worker.

As an Italian-American immigrant and expatriate with extensive training in Social Work and Psychotherapy, as well as over 20 years in the Corporate world, I bring a lot of life experience to my work as a therapist. We will work together to confront the roots of anxiety, depression, lack of self-esteem and confidence, and self-destructive behaviors. I can help you with anxiety and depression, relationships, immigration issues, sexuality, emotional impact of student loans, and addictive compulsive behavior. Career counseling.

We are surrounded by a story that unwanted feelings are pathological, an illness to be eradicated by taking medication, relentlessly policing thoughts, and consuming a never-ending supply of self-care products and services. Taken alone, that narrative can conceal deeper causes of distress by focusing solely on how well you adjust to and cope with their effects. Lasting relief requires a more holistic approach, one that accurately identifies and addresses the personal, social, and structural barriers that are keeping you stuck.

I am an English/Spanish Bilingual Social Worker who has trained and completed her MS from Columbia University School of Social Work. My specialty is in child development, and trauma (abuse, grief, DV, and assessing for PTSD). As a clinician, I have focused my treatments with families, youth and children. I also specialize in mood disorders and behaviors impacting interpersonal relationships.

You may have wondered whether video or phone therapy could be helpful to you? I understand the impact of your psychological health and am committed to helping during this challenging time. I am a clinical psychologist with extensive experience in cognitive behavioral therapy and solution focused treatments. I work well with clients struggling with anxiety, OCD, panic, depression, relationship, and addiction issues. Clients often see reduction in symptoms and improved well being early on in therapy.

Everyone has challenges and trying times; by working together we can obtain balance in your life and stability in your family. You deserve health and happiness, and it is my job to insure that you find both. I have decades of experience in the private and public sector. I understand the complex challenges in both corporate and home life. I am sensitive to your needs and can help with the most difficult cases. I am fortunate to have three different clinical licenses that give me a greater perspective on how to effectively treat my clients.

A friend and colleague once wrote "I have known Debra since she took a position in 1994 as a Clinical Psychologist in our regional hospital. Physicians, nurses, and I were soon taken by her warmth, compassion, and ability to help others, even those with the most difficult of problems. She demonstrated an affinity for children, adolescents, and families, having an instinctual playful approach with children, easy connection with adolescents, and sensitivity toward families." Since that time, I - Debra - have attempted to join others along their path and walk with them toward a better future.

Are you having difficulties with social distancing? Depression, anxiety, relationship troubles...Are you locked in a destructive cycle that you can't break alone? Has some traumatic event in your life continued to haunt you even after months or years? Emotional problems often develop if we feel that we have lost control over some critical area of our lives. Overwhelming feelings can seem to come from nowhere, isolating us or holding us back. The right therapist can help you to feel less alone, find relief and get your life on track. Damaged relationships can be repaired, becoming deeper and healthier.

Have you tried dealing with issues on your own,with a significant other or with family and friends? Are you still stuck? Then maybe now is the time to talk to a therapist who has the experience, training and knowledge to help you cope with your problems. With over 30 years of extensive and diverse clinical experience,I have developed the expertise and sensitivity to help people deal with a host of complicated issues My goal is to help you solve your problems not engage you in life time therapy.

I have been practicing privately for the past twenty-five years treating children, adolescents and adults. Working with individuals of all ages affords me a broad view of individual development across the life span. In addition to my psychotherapy practice I am actively engaged in the training of other psychiatrists, psychologists and social workers. I am a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and New York University.

Have you wondered if you would benefit from Teletherapy? I offer a phone consultation to discuss any questions you may have and will be by your side to navigate the process during this challenging time. I am a licensed clinician who works well with high functioning individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, career issues, and trauma related issues. I also do coaching to optimize work performance. My approach is to empower you. I draw on your strength while building new skills to work through your challenges and learn to become your own therapist. My focus it to help you achieve a fulfilling life.

Are you struggling in any of your personal or professional relationships? You are not alone. The quality of our lives is directly measured by the quality of our relationships. Whether weekly, or through half, 1 or 2 -day couples' intensives, I invite you to master full-respect relational-living. Partnering & parenting and every other relationship in between, requires skills. I help you organize your thoughts, spot what you'd like to see transformed and the way to it. Mainly, I work with the parts of you that won't use the skills. My work is collaborative & interactive, shaped & refined by over 20 years in the field. Bilingual/Lic.

Have you wondered if Tele therapy can be helpful to you? I offer a complimentary consultation to discuss any questions you may have. You can talk to me about anything; nothing you tell me will shock or surprise me. I can help you work through your difficulties and also help you become your own therapist by learning how to better deal with challenges that come up in life. I work well with clients struggling with anxiety, OCD, panic, depression, relationship, eating and body image, and addiction issues. Clients often see reduction in symptoms and improved well being early on in therapy.

Have you wondered if Tele therapy can be helpful to you? I offer a complimentary consultation to discuss any questions you may have. You can talk to me about anything; nothing you tell me will shock or surprise me. I can help you work through your difficulties and also help you become your own therapist by learning how to better deal with challenges that come up in life. I work well with clients struggling with anxiety, OCD, panic, depression, relationship, eating and body image, and addiction issues. Clients often see reduction in symptoms and improved well being early on in therapy.

Not all big problems began big, and not all small problems remain small. There are many different reasons clients come to me for help, with the common goal of finding happiness, and living a life that feels fulfilled and peaceful. Whether it be an experience from the past that anchors you, a problem in the present that negatively affects important responsibilities such as family/relationships, career/education and overall well being, or worry of the future; everyone deserves to feel in control and empowered for their own lives. Together, we can convert negative thinking into positive/proactive thinking that generates change.

I take the time to assess each individual to truly understand your goals and needs. I believe that it is important to have trust and comfort in order for therapy to be productive. I am mindful, compassionate, non-judgmental, and believe in the importance of finding a balance between acceptance and change. I specialize in working with adolescents, families, and young adults struggling with trauma, addiction, BPD, and mood disorders. When exploring the past and traumatic events I utilize a collaborative approach that is both effective and comfortable to ensure safe and goal oriented outcomes. Licenses: CT(#009487) NY(#085733).

Are you missing appreciation? Anxious and having trust issues? Do you feel a lack of sexual desire? Are you fighting more than enjoying each other? I can help you stop the negative cycle. Feel love again. Feel intimate again. I am a highly trained and experienced couples therapist. I am easy to talk to and skilled at creating tools to foster healthy connections between couples and families. Together, we repair your relationship by introducing new methods of communication to increase empathy and flexibility.