Therapists in New York, NY
In addition to specialized training in traditional methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy, play therapy, parenting, bio/neurofeedback, anxiety & OCD therapy, I devoted my career to research & help patients understand the science behind their emotions & to learn to deal with them effectively.
Like most human beings, you are doing your best trying to deal with the cards life dealt you. You are motivated and want to improve the quality of your life; only life hasn’t always provided you with the answers. If you are like most people, you have put in a lot of effort and often ended up disappointed in those ‘proven’ methods. However, your life and your brain are unique. Just like you can’t debate whether a hammer or screwdriver is ‘better’, there is no ‘best’ psychological method.
In addition to specialized training in traditional methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy, play therapy, parenting, bio/neurofeedback, anxiety & OCD therapy, I devoted my career to research & help patients understand the science behind their emotions & to learn to deal with them effectively.
Like most human beings, you are doing your best trying to deal with the cards life dealt you. You are motivated and want to improve the quality of your life; only life hasn’t always provided you with the answers. If you are like most people, you have put in a lot of effort and often ended up disappointed in those ‘proven’ methods. However, your life and your brain are unique. Just like you can’t debate whether a hammer or screwdriver is ‘better’, there is no ‘best’ psychological method.
From medication management and psychological testing, to play groups designed to accommodate children with ADHD and behavioral or learning disabilities, ADHD.
ADHD has become a widely recognized challenge that can be treated medically as well as non-medically. Depending on the child or adult and their specific circumstances and needs, we can help. To assess and diagnose, we have experienced psychiatrists and psychologists on staff. Once diagnosed, if medication is warranted as a part of the treatment plan, the psychiatrist would continue in his/her role as the prescribing physician. He/she would communicate with the other clinicians in the center who, as part of the treatment team, would have non-medical roles in the effective treatment of ADHD and its associated conditions.
From medication management and psychological testing, to play groups designed to accommodate children with ADHD and behavioral or learning disabilities, ADHD.
ADHD has become a widely recognized challenge that can be treated medically as well as non-medically. Depending on the child or adult and their specific circumstances and needs, we can help. To assess and diagnose, we have experienced psychiatrists and psychologists on staff. Once diagnosed, if medication is warranted as a part of the treatment plan, the psychiatrist would continue in his/her role as the prescribing physician. He/she would communicate with the other clinicians in the center who, as part of the treatment team, would have non-medical roles in the effective treatment of ADHD and its associated conditions.
As a licensed art therapist, I frequently utilize non-verbal (art and movement) and play therapy techniques.
I have extensive experience helping adults and children manage anxiety, depression, and trauma reactions. I can help you examine the causes and develop a coping plan. We can explore your individual goals and examine unhelpful habits and patterns that stand in the way.
As a licensed art therapist, I frequently utilize non-verbal (art and movement) and play therapy techniques.
I have extensive experience helping adults and children manage anxiety, depression, and trauma reactions. I can help you examine the causes and develop a coping plan. We can explore your individual goals and examine unhelpful habits and patterns that stand in the way.
When working with children and teens, I use Play therapy and Art therapy in addition to verbal communication.
Hi! I'm Minty, a Licensed Therapist in NY, NJ and CA state. I work with people from a diverse background using culturally sensitive approach -we learn from each other. I work with adults dealing with issues of depressive mood, low self-esteem, anxiety and stress, cultural adjustment, as well as relationship struggles. I also work with Children and Adolescent. I had clinical experience in hospital psychiatric department, outpatient clinic and public schools. I received training in Child Family Therapy from NYU and is in a 3 year post-master Child & Adolescent training program.
When working with children and teens, I use Play therapy and Art therapy in addition to verbal communication.
Hi! I'm Minty, a Licensed Therapist in NY, NJ and CA state. I work with people from a diverse background using culturally sensitive approach -we learn from each other. I work with adults dealing with issues of depressive mood, low self-esteem, anxiety and stress, cultural adjustment, as well as relationship struggles. I also work with Children and Adolescent. I had clinical experience in hospital psychiatric department, outpatient clinic and public schools. I received training in Child Family Therapy from NYU and is in a 3 year post-master Child & Adolescent training program.
Hi, I’m Lynne. In practice for 20 years, I hold licenses & certificates in art therapy & psychology, psychoanalytic psychotherapy (talk therapy), play therapy & creative writing & poetry therapy. I specialize in treating trauma. There are many different kinds that I see - mostly sexual, like incest or date/stranger rape. I’ve seen kids that have been kidnapped and teens that have been in cults. Kids that have been severely bullied and kids that have been beaten. I also do a lot of work on adjusting to divorce.
Hi, I’m Lynne. In practice for 20 years, I hold licenses & certificates in art therapy & psychology, psychoanalytic psychotherapy (talk therapy), play therapy & creative writing & poetry therapy. I specialize in treating trauma. There are many different kinds that I see - mostly sexual, like incest or date/stranger rape. I’ve seen kids that have been kidnapped and teens that have been in cults. Kids that have been severely bullied and kids that have been beaten. I also do a lot of work on adjusting to divorce.
Working primarily with preschool age children, Ali provided Reggio Emilia inspired leadership in the classroom, promoting children’s social emotional development through artmaking, play, and experiential learning.
Ali (they/them) is an artist and Creative Arts Therapist. Ali has worked in a variety of therapeutic, community, and educational settings, providing therapy for toddlers, children, teens, and adults. They approach their practice with openness and empathy, taking a person-centered approach while integrating meditation, Gestalt methods, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) into their work. Ali’s clinical experience includes working with individuals living with disabilities, those managing mood disorders, and clients entering therapy to help process and manage major life transitions.
Working primarily with preschool age children, Ali provided Reggio Emilia inspired leadership in the classroom, promoting children’s social emotional development through artmaking, play, and experiential learning.
Ali (they/them) is an artist and Creative Arts Therapist. Ali has worked in a variety of therapeutic, community, and educational settings, providing therapy for toddlers, children, teens, and adults. They approach their practice with openness and empathy, taking a person-centered approach while integrating meditation, Gestalt methods, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) into their work. Ali’s clinical experience includes working with individuals living with disabilities, those managing mood disorders, and clients entering therapy to help process and manage major life transitions.
Play meets healing in my approach!.
As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Child Life Specialist, and Grief Counselor I have had the privilege of supporting countless children, teens and families through some of their most challenging moments and Iots of every day moments! I provide comprehensive care that addresses not only the emotional needs, but also the developmental, educational, and social needs. This holistic approach has been the cornerstone of my practice, guiding me to tailor my interventions to each unique child, teen and families.
Play meets healing in my approach!.
As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Child Life Specialist, and Grief Counselor I have had the privilege of supporting countless children, teens and families through some of their most challenging moments and Iots of every day moments! I provide comprehensive care that addresses not only the emotional needs, but also the developmental, educational, and social needs. This holistic approach has been the cornerstone of my practice, guiding me to tailor my interventions to each unique child, teen and families.
Mak Morin, LCAT (they/them) is a drama therapist whose clinical ethics are informed by anti-oppressive and transformative political frameworks. They are passionate about the human capacity for liberation and healing, and our ability to empower each other and collectively improve our lives. Mak takes a flexible, relational approach informed by narrative, expressive arts, and play techniques; they partner with clients to co-create a space for reflection and growth.
Mak Morin, LCAT (they/them) is a drama therapist whose clinical ethics are informed by anti-oppressive and transformative political frameworks. They are passionate about the human capacity for liberation and healing, and our ability to empower each other and collectively improve our lives. Mak takes a flexible, relational approach informed by narrative, expressive arts, and play techniques; they partner with clients to co-create a space for reflection and growth.
I work with clients of all ages, and incorporate art therapy and play into my work with children.
Welcome! I help my clients develop tools to remove obstacles that stand in the way of their happiness and prevent them from tapping into the innate wisdom that each of us possesses. I incorporate Eastern philosophy and meditation with contemporary psychology in creating an open space in which healing can unfold. My process is strongly influenced by mindfulness and cognitive behavioral approaches.
I work with clients of all ages, and incorporate art therapy and play into my work with children.
Welcome! I help my clients develop tools to remove obstacles that stand in the way of their happiness and prevent them from tapping into the innate wisdom that each of us possesses. I incorporate Eastern philosophy and meditation with contemporary psychology in creating an open space in which healing can unfold. My process is strongly influenced by mindfulness and cognitive behavioral approaches.
I offer in-person play therapy and art therapy for children and adolescents.
Hello. If your child or adolescent needs support, it's likely that I can help. I am dually credentialed in psychoanalysis (an advanced form of psychotherapy) and education (I was a university professor in the field of education for 25 years). One of the greatest gifts you can give your child is a safe space where they can work through their challenges with a professional.
I offer in-person play therapy and art therapy for children and adolescents.
Hello. If your child or adolescent needs support, it's likely that I can help. I am dually credentialed in psychoanalysis (an advanced form of psychotherapy) and education (I was a university professor in the field of education for 25 years). One of the greatest gifts you can give your child is a safe space where they can work through their challenges with a professional.
Alishka Ostrander
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10028 (Online Only)
I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker offering individual and family psychotherapy. I earned a Master’s degree in Social Work from New York University in 2008 and have worked extensively in both the NYC Hospital system and the NYC Department of Education. My therapeutic style is warm, supportive, non-judgmental, and collaborative. I strive to create an environment that feels safe where deep, meaningful work can occur. I take a strength based and solution focused approach to my work with adolescents and adults and use my numerous years of experience to implement play therapy in my work with children.
I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker offering individual and family psychotherapy. I earned a Master’s degree in Social Work from New York University in 2008 and have worked extensively in both the NYC Hospital system and the NYC Department of Education. My therapeutic style is warm, supportive, non-judgmental, and collaborative. I strive to create an environment that feels safe where deep, meaningful work can occur. I take a strength based and solution focused approach to my work with adolescents and adults and use my numerous years of experience to implement play therapy in my work with children.
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Play is the medium of communication for children in therapy, equivalent to adults' verbal interactions.
As a therapist, I love working with children: learning about their families, their strengths, challenges, the problems which are worrying them and affecting their behavior. In our sessions we play and create things together, as play is the medium of communication for children in therapy, equivalent to adults' verbal engagement. Through talk and play, we develop an authentic emotional connection, in order to build a strong therapeutic relationship. Trust and collaboration are essential to the work of therapy for children as well as adults.
Play is the medium of communication for children in therapy, equivalent to adults' verbal interactions.
As a therapist, I love working with children: learning about their families, their strengths, challenges, the problems which are worrying them and affecting their behavior. In our sessions we play and create things together, as play is the medium of communication for children in therapy, equivalent to adults' verbal engagement. Through talk and play, we develop an authentic emotional connection, in order to build a strong therapeutic relationship. Trust and collaboration are essential to the work of therapy for children as well as adults.
I also offer play therapy to help children express themselves.
People struggle at different life stages. Human beings grow from the pain and sufferings. It is hard to be stuck in the dark alone and feel like nobody is there for you.If you feel depressed, anxious and stuck in your life, I will provide a safe place to explore your authentic self. If your children struggle with developmental/speech delay or have behavioral problems, I will provide play therapy/art therapy to understand children's inner world and help them develop a healthy sense of self and relationship with others.
I also offer play therapy to help children express themselves.
People struggle at different life stages. Human beings grow from the pain and sufferings. It is hard to be stuck in the dark alone and feel like nobody is there for you.If you feel depressed, anxious and stuck in your life, I will provide a safe place to explore your authentic self. If your children struggle with developmental/speech delay or have behavioral problems, I will provide play therapy/art therapy to understand children's inner world and help them develop a healthy sense of self and relationship with others.
Tiffany Kiss
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWR , ACSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
New York, NY 10019
I use multiple evidenced based therapeutic modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectic behavioral therapy, art therapy, music therapy, play therapy, and neurofeedback.
As a trauma informed holistic psychotherapist, I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, ADHD, depression, emotional dysregulation, behavioral issues, post-traumatic stress disorder, and complex trauma. I have devoted my career to learning evidenced based treatments and have had the privilege to help people heal and live the life they desire. I was the Director of Social Work at Northwell Zucker Hillside Hospital and currently the Director of Social Work at Mount Sinai West. As a result of my extensive experience I have worked with complex situations encompassing psychiatric and medical needs.
I use multiple evidenced based therapeutic modalities including cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectic behavioral therapy, art therapy, music therapy, play therapy, and neurofeedback.
As a trauma informed holistic psychotherapist, I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, ADHD, depression, emotional dysregulation, behavioral issues, post-traumatic stress disorder, and complex trauma. I have devoted my career to learning evidenced based treatments and have had the privilege to help people heal and live the life they desire. I was the Director of Social Work at Northwell Zucker Hillside Hospital and currently the Director of Social Work at Mount Sinai West. As a result of my extensive experience I have worked with complex situations encompassing psychiatric and medical needs.
Laura Cuillé
Creative Arts Therapist, MPS, LCAT, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10016
My expertise lies in combining creative arts therapy techniques along with the therapeutic properties of dance, movement, photography, music, and play therapies.
Do you continue to repeat unhealthy patterns within your life? Are you looking for support to help you make progress towards clear and measurable goals? I strive to create a safe and nurturing environment to help promote change. I work with individuals challenged with addiction, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorders and attention / hyperactivity disorders in adults, teens and children.
My expertise lies in combining creative arts therapy techniques along with the therapeutic properties of dance, movement, photography, music, and play therapies.
Do you continue to repeat unhealthy patterns within your life? Are you looking for support to help you make progress towards clear and measurable goals? I strive to create a safe and nurturing environment to help promote change. I work with individuals challenged with addiction, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorders and attention / hyperactivity disorders in adults, teens and children.
Annie Mudick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10075
I use this educational experience to work holistically with children and adolescents over a variety of issues such as anxiety, depression, aggression, friendship issues, and others using techniques such as play therapy, CBT, art therapy, and psychotherapy.
If you have noticed that your child is struggling with anxiety, friendships, sadness, aggression, or other mental health issues, and you are looking for a way to help, congratulations! That is a wonderful and necessary first step to getting them the support they need. Please reach out to me, and we can work together to provide that support through therapy.
I use this educational experience to work holistically with children and adolescents over a variety of issues such as anxiety, depression, aggression, friendship issues, and others using techniques such as play therapy, CBT, art therapy, and psychotherapy.
If you have noticed that your child is struggling with anxiety, friendships, sadness, aggression, or other mental health issues, and you are looking for a way to help, congratulations! That is a wonderful and necessary first step to getting them the support they need. Please reach out to me, and we can work together to provide that support through therapy.
Marianne Patricia Hughes
Licensed Psychoanalyst, MPS, LCAT, LP
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
New York, NY 10003
I work with art, dreams, role play, child and adult " play" through imagery and story.
There have been times I couldn't help but cry with people and I couldn't help but laugh. Suffice it to say I will join you, once you feel comfortable, being creative about finding out how to be the most alive...how to tolerate and move effectively through pain...how to live from a place of ownership, passion, love...how to just be...human. In a fast-paced world where connection and meaning are forgotten, we cultivate a space for finding yourself. Go at your pace and take seriously your story and explore ways to make changes or even start to figure out what changes you may need in your life. Life is a process for us to see about.
I work with art, dreams, role play, child and adult " play" through imagery and story.
There have been times I couldn't help but cry with people and I couldn't help but laugh. Suffice it to say I will join you, once you feel comfortable, being creative about finding out how to be the most alive...how to tolerate and move effectively through pain...how to live from a place of ownership, passion, love...how to just be...human. In a fast-paced world where connection and meaning are forgotten, we cultivate a space for finding yourself. Go at your pace and take seriously your story and explore ways to make changes or even start to figure out what changes you may need in your life. Life is a process for us to see about.
Using play therapy, mindfulness exercises, talk therapy, CBT, and solution-focused interventions.
Are you experiencing several mental health challenges or seeking personal development? Are you facing a tough time, feeling the weight of anxiety, depression, trauma, life difficulties, stress, or past experiences that linger in your thoughts? Grappling with these is difficult, I hear you! Thankfully, I am here to guide, and assist. Pause and breathe. Juggling life's demands can feel overwhelming, leaving you feeling on edge. I'm a psychotherapist, dedicated to supporting individuals just like you in finding stability within yourself. My focus lies in guiding you through this maze, helping you rediscover your inner balance.
Using play therapy, mindfulness exercises, talk therapy, CBT, and solution-focused interventions.
Are you experiencing several mental health challenges or seeking personal development? Are you facing a tough time, feeling the weight of anxiety, depression, trauma, life difficulties, stress, or past experiences that linger in your thoughts? Grappling with these is difficult, I hear you! Thankfully, I am here to guide, and assist. Pause and breathe. Juggling life's demands can feel overwhelming, leaving you feeling on edge. I'm a psychotherapist, dedicated to supporting individuals just like you in finding stability within yourself. My focus lies in guiding you through this maze, helping you rediscover your inner balance.
For nearly two decades, I have helped individuals, couples, and families grow and thrive. I partner with people actively and enthusiastically to enact change. My adult patients are creative and savvy but have hit barriers that they are not able to overcome on their own. Living through painful or traumatic circumstances should be celebrated and seen as an expression of resiliency but can lead people to get stuck in patterns that are no longer serving them. In my work with kids and teens, we make room for fun, play and alll of the feelings. We build a closeness where they want my take on things and include me in the hard stuff.
For nearly two decades, I have helped individuals, couples, and families grow and thrive. I partner with people actively and enthusiastically to enact change. My adult patients are creative and savvy but have hit barriers that they are not able to overcome on their own. Living through painful or traumatic circumstances should be celebrated and seen as an expression of resiliency but can lead people to get stuck in patterns that are no longer serving them. In my work with kids and teens, we make room for fun, play and alll of the feelings. We build a closeness where they want my take on things and include me in the hard stuff.
Jaclyn Vasaturo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RYT
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10011 (Online Only)
Utilizing techniques of play, art, music, yoga, CBT, ACT, Strengths-Based, SFBT and more, we will individualize our goals together and work towards bettering you and/or your family's overall wellness and functioning.
Recognizing the important of our holistic wellness including our mental, emotional, spiritual and physical health is an impactful and admirable undertaking. Utilizing a mindfulness, strengths-based and solution focused approach, I work with folks from as young as age 5 through adulthood to process emotional reactions, identify their roots and plan for management and implementation of healthy and effective coping skills. In individual, couple or family settings, we will work together to identify needs and expand on strengths to best support you and your network of support, meeting those needs and allowing for relief.
Utilizing techniques of play, art, music, yoga, CBT, ACT, Strengths-Based, SFBT and more, we will individualize our goals together and work towards bettering you and/or your family's overall wellness and functioning.
Recognizing the important of our holistic wellness including our mental, emotional, spiritual and physical health is an impactful and admirable undertaking. Utilizing a mindfulness, strengths-based and solution focused approach, I work with folks from as young as age 5 through adulthood to process emotional reactions, identify their roots and plan for management and implementation of healthy and effective coping skills. In individual, couple or family settings, we will work together to identify needs and expand on strengths to best support you and your network of support, meeting those needs and allowing for relief.
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Play Therapy
Who is play therapy for?
Play therapy is generally targeted to children between the ages of 3 and 11 who have social, emotional, or behavioral difficulties. Play therapy has also been found helpful for children who have experienced physical or emotional abuse or witnessed atrocities. Play therapy is also often recommended for children who are undergoing major medical procedures or who are suffering from chronic illness; many children’s hospitals are equipped to offer play therapy on-site. Play therapy is also sometimes used for adults; creative writing, music, and art are expressive forms that can all be adapted for therapeutic purposes.
Why do people need play therapy?
Children often do not have the language skills or words to know or to express what is troubling them. Yet they often spontaneously draw or use playthings to depict scenarios that reflect problems in their everyday life. Play therapy provides children with an array of objects and play situations to act out their feelings or experiences so that therapists can get a clear picture of what children might be struggling with and help them find solutions. In addition, play therapists are skilled at helping children understand their inner experience and find words for them, necessary steps toward helping children learn to control their own behavior and come up with solutions to problems they encounter.
What happens in play therapy?
A child enters a comfortable playroom where they are free to choose the objects they want to play with. The play therapist will typically observe how they play with the toys—whether a sandbox, puppets, dolls and action figures, trucks, costumes, drawing and painting materials, or more—because such play provides clues to a child’s family and social relationships, difficulties they are encountering in the world, and what going on inside themselves. Sometimes the therapist may ask the child to use the play objects to tell a story about their family. Using the same instruments of play, therapists can help children discover more advantageous ways of thinking and behaving.
What kinds of problems do play therapists treat?
Play therapy can help children who display destructive or self-destructive impulses; children who seem angry, sad, or fearful; children who experience frequent social, emotional, family, or school difficulty. Play therapy is often of value to children who have experienced a loss or distressing family experience, who are regularly exposed to family conflict, or who have been physically or emotionally abused. Play therapy can help children who are perpetrators of bullying as well as those who are targets of bullying. It helps children learn to identify their feelings, to express them in constructive ways, and to regulate them so they can get on with the business of development.
How long does play therapy last?
Play therapy sessions may last for 30 to 45 minutes, and they usually occur weekly for about 20 sessions. Each session is tailored to the individual child and the kinds of problems they are struggling with. Play that is highly repetitive often indicates a problem requiring further exploration. Therapists typically measure progress through session-to-session changes in play behavior.