Psychobiological Approach Couple Therapy in West Harrison, NY

Many of us find ourselves stuck with a difficulty that challenge our expectations of what our life would or should be. These struggles may be invisible or may be glaring us in the face every day, and sometimes perniciously and negatively permeate into our relationships. Whether it be the birth of a medically fragile child, depression, anxiety, or other disruptions that threaten a family, it is necessary to find the framework and guidance to put up guard rails, and securely function as a family through these difficulties.

My goal as a therapist is to create a supportive, healing and safe space for you discuss and navigate your thoughts, feelings, and emotions. I work collaboratively with individuals, couples and families to confront anxiety, trauma, relationship conflict, family dynamics, major life changes and generational trauma. I take a warm, down to earth, person centered approach and am an active participant in the session. I utilize a variety of tools including curiosity, empathy, humor and vulnerability to learn about you, and help create trust in our therapeutic relationship.

I offer common sense advice filtered through the wisdom of over 40 years of clinical practice. My specialty is sex therapy and I am the Director, Human Sexuality Program, NY Presbyterian Hospital. Weill Medical School, Cornell University, appointed me Emeritus Clinical Prof. of Psychiatry, Reproductive Medicine & Urology. As an NIMH Fellow, I received an MS, MPhil and Ph.D. degrees in clinical psychology from Columbia University- in 1976 writing the first sex therapy doctoral dissertation in Columbia's history. My publications, industry & editorial board consultations are all listed at my Foundation's website, mapedfund.org.

I work with clients that are seeking help with high levels of stress at home, in school, career, relationships, and parenting. I have 20+ years of experience both in NYC and California working with people who have depression, anxiety and have had traumatic experiences. I apply my expertise in assessment and treatment to help guide the right approach toward achieving your goals. I am an active therapist that is engaged with you helping to keep you motivated and on track.

Finding a good match between yourself and a treatment provider is an important, and sometimes anxiety producing part of this process. I am very willing to help you find the right strategy for your needs, work closely at defining goals together and continuing to assess your needs and personal goals throughout the course of our work together.

I feel that the client-therapist relationship is the most important ingredient for a successful therapeutic outcome. Finding the right fit is essential and the first step on your journey. I hope to accompany you on that journey and help guide you to living a fuller, richer life. The right fit, in my experience, is a combination of strong academic and clinical training with an ability to be open, empathetic and understanding. Drawing on over twenty five years of experience working with adolescents, adults and couples, I strive to create a supportive environment where clients feel safe, understood and respected.

Do you feel overwhelmed or insecure? Do you struggle with repeating patterns of negative emotions and relationships? Are you stuck with past and current trauma and utilizing unhealthy means to cope? Do you over-manage yourself or surroundings to have a sense of control? I specialize in helping teens and adults with anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, eating disorders, LGBTQ+ issues, work stress, cross-cultural issues, couples, family, and other interpersonal issues. My work emphasizes helping clients understand and overcome their internal blockages, and gain empowerment to make intentional and impactful choices in life.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in working with adolescents, children, and adults. I have been practicing for over 30 years. Throughout my career, I have made it my focus to help people manage, Identify and express themselves, to improve the quality of their lives, in a productive manner. Working with children and adolescents have challenges because life at their age is unpredictable and full of changes. Focusing on acquiring skills to adapt to those changes, while simultaneously learning and growing is equally important. As adults we face life experiences that can be difficult to manage without adequate help.

As a NY State licensed Psychologist I provide psychotherapy to adults, couples, and families. As a practitioner for over 25 years my work is psychodynamic in nature whereby I strive to understand why one has come into therapy; why they are looking for help and ways to alleviate their distress and provide relief going forward. This can be difficult so my nonjudgmental focus is on exploring, understanding, and empathizing with each unique situation and accompanying f.eelings. I work within the theoretical framework of Object Relations exploring relationships with support and empathy allowing relief and change to emerge.

Call me for a FREE 10 minute consult. I provide psychotherapy to individuals and couples. I have over 30 years experience helping with depression, anxiety, marriage counseling and addiction problems. I accept most insurance, including Medicare and Medicaid. I offer online services, so no office visit necessary.

During this difficult time, we all feel overwhelmed with work, school or other social obligations. It is common to feel anxious, depressed or stressed at some point. Your mental health matters!

Do you have issues in your relationship? Feeling stuck, unhappy,​ and unsure of what steps to take to resolve those challenges? Do you find it difficult to be intimate with your partner? Afraid to be honest about your needs and feelings or worried about the future of your relationship? Contact me and we will work together to explore your emotions, identify the problem, and develop a strategic plan for change. I am a AASECT certified sex therapist and licensed clinical social worker with a specialty and training in treating sexual health issues and on track in obtaining a PhD in Sexology.

For over thirty years I've helped adults, children, adolescents and couples resolve their conflicts and lead more satisfying lives. I am flexible in my approach, paying special attention to the individual needs of those whom I treat. I have specialties in the treatment of anxiety, panic disorder, depression, couple/marital counseling, children and adolescents, ADD/ADHD, and bipolar disorder. Working with alcohol and other substance abusers has also been a long term part of my practice. With my wife, Roberta Markowitz,LCSW we conduct interventions, helping families obtain treatment for otherwise resistant family members.

Life is full of challenges and transitions and my goal, as a therapist, is to ease that challenge by partnering with my clients to build on their strengths and deepen their perspectives. I like to provide clear guidance and explanations, compassionate confrontation, warmth, and a safe space for exploration, discovery, and healing. My work includes finding new ways to navigate anxiety, depression, emotional pain, trauma, psychedelic experiences, eating disorders, life transitions, or learning to set boundaries in relationships and live life more intentionally and authentically.

I provide a warm and supportive environment for you to feel safe, accepted, and nurtured. I view myself as an emotional guide. My intent is to follow your unique experience of thoughts, sensations, and feelings; help you deepen your understanding of yourself; and, support your inner wisdom as it leads you toward healing.

I enjoy engaging individuals and couples seeking a supportive, active, direct, honest collaboration. My goal is to both address uncomfortable, painful conflict or struggles and facilitate more enlivened, loving connections to self and others. Individuals come in confronting challenges in love, work, family, health, school, trauma or loss. In couples therapy, I work with partners young and old, seeking early relationship or premarital counseling or bumping up against difficulty with intimacy and/or sex, parenting partnership, betrayal, infertility, remarriage, step-parenting, money or retirement, and/or on the brink of a break-up.

Envision a life free from the burdens of past trauma, where you connect deeply in your relationships and feel hopeful about your future. This is the transformative power of trauma therapy that focuses on relationships– it's about witnessing your entire life change before your eyes. As human beings, we inherently crave love and connection. When these essential needs are unmet, we may find ourselves feeling unhappy and dysfunctional, wondering why life seems to be missing something crucial. I offer more than just therapy; it's a path toward healing, self-discovery, and authentic connection.

As a psychologist licensed in both NY and TX, my aim is to help people understand and overcome challenges that are restricting their well being, relationships, and effectiveness at work. For adults, I specialize in these issues: high-achievers, stress management, relationship issues, life transitions, parenting, marital or family conflicts, anxiety and depression (e.g., social anxiety, covid-19 related). It is truly rewarding to watch my clients become more self-regulated, more satisfied in their relationships, and more equipped to handle life’s stressors through learned coping skills.

Feeling disconnected or stuck in your relationship? Are you facing communication challenges, intimacy struggles, betrayal, or conflict that seems never-ending? Are you wondering, "Can this be saved?" This is the transformative power of trauma therapy that focuses on relationships.– it's about witnessing your entire life change before your eyes. As human beings, we inherently crave love and connection. When these essential needs are unmet, we may find ourselves feeling unhappy and dysfunctional, wondering why life seems to be missing something crucial.