For over 25 years, I have provided forensic consultation to New York State and Federal courts on criminal, family, and civil matters. Also, I see patients on a regular basis for neuropsychological testing to evaluate the effects of brain trauma, learning disabilities, and ADD on everyday living. In addition, sex offender work-ups (which include computer-based testing and clinical polygraph) are offered through my practice (NY Forensic) for the purpose of risk assessment and dispositional recommendations for the court.

I am a licensed clinical social worker with years of experience working with LGBTQI children, adolescents and adults using an anti-oppressive framework. I provide individual counseling services. I am also available for clinical supervision to clinicians who wish to improve their skills working with trans, GNC and NB clients.

You may be feeling disconnected in your relationships, stuck in a pattern of being too hard on yourself, or maybe painful memories keep resurfacing to keep your from moving forward. It can be tough to reach out for support with these challenges. My goal is to create a welcoming space for you using a mix of genuine compassion, humor, and listening without judgment.

Are you looking to explore personal growth and self-improvement? Feeling stuck and looking to make changes in your life, but not sure where to start? As a certified life coach and holistic psychotherapist, I can help you create practical strategies and coping skills to help you find more fulfillment, happiness and balance in life.

I work with adults who want to better understand themselves and the challenges in their lives. Psychotherapy is a process and a relationship. It can help people access and cope with their feelings, make connections between past experiences and current difficulties, and find opportunities for healing, change, and growth.

Mr. Garson LCSW pledges to treat each client w/ the utmost: dignity, respect, discretion, & professionalism. The clients which can gain the most benefit from his 'therapeutic style', are typically: motivated to change, intelligent, willing to take an honest look at themselves &/or their situation/s, somewhat spiritually oriented, and are teachable. Mr. Garson is especially gifted, dealing w/ issues, such as: Addiction & Recovery, Grief & Loss, Anxiety, Depression, Mood Disorders, Couple's / Marital Therapy, Parenting, & Adjustment Disorders. All therapy is via "HIPPA-compliant Tele-Therapy", 1st 20 min. consult, is free.of charge.

My ideal client is someone who is open to using the creative process to give visual shape to thoughts, feelings and experiences that may be difficult to put into words. Collaboratively, we can identify goals and use visual art as well as talk therapy to promote insight, development of coping strategies, and behavior and stress management. As a non-binary therapist, shared experiences allow us to establish a trusting therapeutic relationship as we connect with someone who understands our unique needs in a way that enables growth through self-expression, self-awareness, and self-empowerment.

My practice goal is to help you experience symptom relief and improve the quality of your life and relationships. I welcome any and all personal challenges. I believe that a strong client-provider alliance is the cornerstone of effective therapy. Personal trust, an integrative holistic approach, and client-centered therapy are central to my practice. Therapy is a rare opportunity for complete honesty and attention to self without the constraints of our other relationships.

I play an active role in the therapeutic process, providing feedback and encouragement. I believe that it is through gaining insight into reasons for behavior, correcting negative thoughts and setting achievable goals that people are able to make positive changes in their lives. I am a licensed clinical social worker/psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience who specializes in individual and couples therapy. I work with older adolescents (age 18+) and adults who are experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, bereavement and relationships issues. I have been successful in helping people work through difficult transitions, improve self esteem, and resolve both relationship and parenting issues.

I offer a warm and caring place for adults, teens and children to talk about family, work, and school situations they're struggling with. My clients describe me as a genuine, trustworthy and helpful therapist (teens say it too). I believe in my clients' abilities and possibilities for the future. When working together we'd start by getting your story, clarifying your goals and agreeing on the best way for you to get there. Together, we can get you back on path to the future that's right for you.

I approach my work with a belief in the power of the human connection and the ability of people to nurture one another. Beginning with a relationship based on respect and empathy, my goal is to help people create a more balanced life, one that is both authentic and open to change. I view our process as collaborative and know that to communicate freely, people must feel safe, supported and connected. In this space, one is better able to express their needs, provide feedback and develop insight into their own experience.

My approach to therapy is tailored to each individual's needs. These range from psychodynamic, relational, and CBT therapies to mindfulness practices such as breathwork and meditation. I meet each individual with a spirit of openness, curiosity, and an invitation to explore the deepest parts of themselves. I view therapy as an ongoing state of inquiry, exploration, and discovery, and I aim to model a healthy relationship with my clients so they can extend that experience to their everyday lives. I offer approaches to healing and growth that emphasize the integration of mind and body.

Life is crazy right now. And it’s still important (maybe even more important) to take care of yourself. I’m here to help you do that. Even in the most stressful and unknown of circumstances. (hello, 2020, looking at YOU!). Let’s figure out how to build resilience and thrive… Give no fucks (at least about the things that don’t really matter). And find a healthy, happy balance in your life. Even when everything feels like it’s falling apart...  I help stressed & overwhelmed New Yorkers find space, clarity & calm in this crazy world. Anxiety & depression can make you feel stuck, unfulfilled, and overwhelmed.

My approach is through a client centered, strength based, culturally sensitive, and multi-systemic lens. I believe in holistic care and that the client is the most integral in the healing journey. I have special training with children, youth, and families working in schools, shelters, hospitals, psych emergency services, and maternal child units. Additionally, I have extensive experience with the older adult population, focusing on aging, elder care, end of life counseling, grief and bereavement support, hospice, and palliative care skills. I enjoy working with patients with a history of substance abuse and their family members.

Therapy is a journey. As a skilled therapist with over 20 years of experience, I strive to create an environment in which clients can understand the relationship between the past and the present in the interest of addressing current life struggles. With this knowledge, we are able to develop effective coping skills for the complexities and challenges of relationships, work, and life. An integrative approach to therapy allows clients to draw from many areas of strength and to realize the potential for growth.

Welcome. I believe in our potential of self-growth and positive reformation. Therapy is an amazing tool that caters to that. Through therapy one gains self-awareness that helps make gradual and meaningful changes, to live holistically. My work entails reconstructing an individual’s emotional make-up in the most supportive and healing way possible. A journey of self discovery, aiming towards building a healthier inner core. It is beautiful to experience change constructively through small 'aha-insightful' moments, that help understand the why’s and how’s of our behavior. In the process there is so much to learn from one another.

People come to see me because they have experienced difficulties in living full, productive, and creative lives. They sometimes express the feeling of being unable to get what they want out of life. They feel blocked or stuck. Therapy can help them to get moving again.

Together, we can examine issues that are troubling you. Relationship difficulties and matters that make you feel depressed or anxious can be addressed in psychotherapy. I am especially interested in helping you understand and resolve troublesome behavior patterns, stresses about racial and ethnic identity, and sexuality. Navigating life's challenges - whether it's a relationship disappointment, illnesses, loss or injustices - are often too painful to address alone. Together, we will work to restore your hope, self-confidence and develop a winning spirit to use when encountering future obstacles.

Are you struggling with the difficult task of finding a psychotherapist for yourself or someone else? I am a skilled and seasoned culturally competent therapist offering sensitive, unbiased psychotherapy in a safe, supportive environment. In our work together you will have the opportunity to reach greater self-awareness and an improved ability to make the changes that will enhance your life. Whether or not you have been in therapy before, we will explore who, what and where you are in your life now. My style is interactive and I welcome your thoughts, feelings and concerns as I guide you through the process.

I am a licensed psychotherapist and certified yoga therapist. Through my professional experience, trainings, and clinical research I have found that integrating mind-body and spiritual practices into psychotherapy provides greater insight and deeper healing than talk therapy alone.