Therapists in New York

If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed and unsure what to do next, it's time to get help. Let's turn your pain and uncertainty into growth you never thought possible. Talking about loss, grief, emotional pain and stress, with the right therapist who is non-judgmental will help you deal with these issues in a healthy way while feeling supported. You might be initially hesitant to seek out help and support for personal matters, but when you do, you will feel confident that you are taking a courageous first step towards getting to a better place and being a better you.

I believe that the relationship between patient and therapist is important. I focus on the here and now experience in therapy, while taking into account your past experiences and relationships, as we consider aspects of your life that are causing you pain. I listen to what is happening in your life and surrounding world and will help you think about your feelings and experiences, as we examine what may be interfering with you living the life you wish to lead.

Are you struggling in your relationship with family, a partner, or friends? Are you feeling down or have low self-esteem? Have you recently experienced a crisis, a death, or a major change? Or are you, as a couple, finding yourselves in the same pattern of arguments, looking for relief? When faced with these challenges, some of the healing power comes from being able to voice it in a safe space with the support and compassion of a therapist. I'll work with you to explore what you're going through in a warm, non-judgmental way. Because we are each built differently, I apply an eclectic approach to cater to each person's needs.

My therapeutic approach focuses on my belief that when it comes to an individual’s life, they are the expert. As a therapist, it is my job to be expert on theory and techniques, to assist client's in realizing their own capabilities of deciding where they want to go, and I encourage the strengths within themselves to pursue wherever that is and to identity what that will take to get there. First, however, I must address the level of resistance a client shows.My treatment heavily looks at aspects of internalization, pulls from psychoanalytic theories of neurosis, specifically signal anxiety, and focuses on realizing personal agency.

Day to day challenges or unrepaired past hurts may cause anxiety, depression, or health issues, and can interfere with every aspect of your life. Infidelity, family discord or job issues may leave you feeling dissatisfied or trapped. I can help you develop a better understanding of yourself and others and learn more effective coping and communication skills. Doing so will help you address these issues and create more satisfying, mutually respectful relationships at work or home. These desired life changes may eventually reduce your level of stress and lead to an improved sense of emotional and physical well being.

I have been practicing psychoanalytically-oriented psychotherapy in NYC with adults for over 20 years. My work has included mental health issues such as depression and anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, eating disorders, history of suicide attempts, panic disorder, agoraphobia, history of trauma and abuse. I have helped patients with a broad range of life issues, such as navigating relationships, raising children, managing financial stress, dealing with medical or sexual problems, understanding sexual orientation and gender, and adjusting to life changes such as marriage, divorce, changing jobs, release from prison, death of a parent or other loss.

Emotional suffering and pain originate from the early childhood experiences which shape our minds. The haunted ghost from our past takes residence in our minds so that we repeat unhealthy patterns and continue suffering and pain. How can we free ourselves from the ghost spell? By providing a holding environment and sharing my genuine curiosity and psychoanalytic understanding, I help my patients sever the tie to the ghost from the past and break the spell. Insights into the root of their symptoms and difficulties and a new experience in a therapeutic relationship lead to psychological change, greater freedom, and enriched lives.

You're single, and haven't found your soulmate, or you're in a committed relationship that's impossible. You're depressed, anxious, and have low self-esteem. You or your family has suffered through a historical trauma and you still feel like a victim. You've been trying to conceive, and nature or your partner is uncooperative. You've lost your sense of how to cope and move forward. If any of these concerns are holding you back from realizing your potential or expressing your creative talents, then perhaps it's time to receive some insight, support and hope from a psychoanalytic psychotherapist with 35 years of experience.

The face you show the world may not reflect the way you feel inside. You might seem confident, happy and proficient to others, while privately feeling inauthentic or inadequate. You might notice yourself angry, frightened, lonesome or sad more often than you’d like, or for reasons you don’t quite understand. You might find yourself revisiting past hurts, feeling numb in the wake of difficult, long ago events, or feeling deeply at odds with your own body. Maybe your racial, sexual or gender identities have subjected you to painful familial or societal exclusion or marginalization. Or maybe the world just feels too heavy to bear.

Maybe you're reading this because you're depressed, anxious or struggling with relationships. Maybe you can't explain your pain? You may be experiencing common problems that lead people towards therapy. Many people feel skeptical when it comes to seeking therapy and wonder if it can help. Therapy, at its best, is tailored to your specific needs so you can find a path to a more content and fulfilled life. Whether you know exactly what you would like to work on or you just have a vague feeling that things are not ok, therapy can help.

For many people, the decision to seek therapy is made during a stressful time such as a breakup or life transition. Although painful at the moment, this difficult time can serve as a motivator, leading to lasting change and greater life satisfaction. I specialize in emerging adults, adolescents, and perinatal issues. I provide a safe, authentic, and non-judgmental space to help you work through stress and develop new coping strategies. In therapy we will explore your current and past relationships to promote insight and positive change. We will also focus on practical skills and cognitive/behavioral techniques to address symptoms.

Gila Hara, LMHC, is a licensed psychotherapist and Founder of Health and Growth Therapy. Gila practices in New York helping adults, young adults, and adolescents, overcome an array of mental health challenges including depression, mood disorders, OCD, anxiety, personality disorders, and general life transitions. Gila also helps couples and families overcome challenges and learn to create a harmonious life together.

I believe that meaningful transformation is possible through the therapeutic process, and I am committed to helping you address the issues and conflicts which undermine your ability to achieve happiness and satisfaction. I have several years experience working with adults in a variety of settings (VA and private hospitals, university clinics and psychoanalytic institutes). My orientation is primarily psychoanalytic/psychodynamic, although I employ other approaches, such as mindfulness, cognitive behavioral, and self psychology interventions, where appropriate. I also believe that understanding the role of culture, ethnicity, gender and sexual orientation is a vital part of treatment.

I see adults from 18 - 88 years of age, from diverse ethnic, cultural, religious backgrounds and LGBTQIA. I have been trained to treat patients with depression, anxiety, chronic pain and illness, obsessive-compulsive, eating disorders, anger, drugs, alcohol, post traumatic stress, interpersonal, relationship and intra psychic issues. Many, but not all of my patients work in creative fields, education and athletics. I run a group via zoom. Psychoanalytic group therapy is a treatment modality that is designed to work with intrapersonal issues and relationships simultaneously. It is also financially viable. Let's talk about group!

I am a Licensed Psychotherapist and Psychoanalyst practicing in Westchester, New York. I have a graduate degree in Social Work from Columbia University, and completed a 4 year post graduate program in Psychoanalysis at the Westchester Center for the Study of Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy.

The people I work with are often experiencing some type of psychic pain and want to alleviate that. They may come in because of difficulties with partners, family, friends, issues with their job, body image, disordered eating, or self esteem concerns. Possibly, they are having intra-psychic conflicts like anxiety and depression. I help people relieve these symptoms while using therapy to bring joy and satisfaction in client’s relationships, work, and self-regard-- simultaneously helping them grow to their most fully realized selves.

Psychotherapy and psychoanalysis can be instrumental in enhancing your self esteem, quieting depressive thoughts, unlocking your creativity, improving your relationships and helping you lead a happier, more fulfilling life. I lean toward a self-psychological approach that centers on mutuality, self inquiry and empathic encounter. I work with clients from all walks of life, including academics, artists, writers, executives, couples, people going through important life transitions, and people of different faiths, be it buddhist, christian or secular-spiritual. I also work with children. One of my specialties is giftedness, at any age.

Whether your problems are specific - a relationship, work, troubling thoughts or experiences, or more abstract - feeling stuck, empty, lonely or misunderstood, quality therapy can offer invaluable support. I work collaboratively, compassionately and interactively with individuals and couples to improve their lives. Following your lead and pace, we explore your past and present, patterns in your life, your perceptions, behaviors and choices, and consider how our relationship may mirror your dynamics in the outside world. Though it can seem impossible initially, gradually you gain the insight and emotional capacity necessary for invaluable lasting change that feels authentic and comes from within.

I am a clinical psychologist and draw on over 15 years of combined professional experience in clinical and educational settings. I help adults and children whose lives are impacted by anxiety, depression, the effects of trauma, issues at home/school, as well as demands of adulthood: profession, romance, partnership, parenthood, and aging. Most importantly, I believe, effective work with a psychologist is a collaboration. I am a warm, active, and skillful partner. I bring my fullest attention to the person in front of me and the difficulties they face.