Therapists in New York

I provide supportive clinical modalities, CBT, interpersonal, insight oriented therapy for people who struggle with relational and professional conflicts, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, lack of confidence and inadequacy. I focus on helping people to overcome post-traumatic feelings, become stronger and happier, growing and reaching her/his potentials. I like working with artists, writers and creative people who are trying to find a direction in life. I am proud of success stories of individuals whose obstacle in functioning was Asperger's D/O. I like working with multicultural and gay community.

We all face challenges in our lives which impact our ability to function at our best, and experience emotional freedom and contentment. Those challenges may be anything from negative thoughts, poor self-esteem, depression and anxiety, life stressors, issues and complex trauma. Many of us are motivated to make changes, but we may not know how. Our thoughts and feelings about our past, present, and future impact every aspect of our lives. Unresolved issues can fester and continue to negatively impact our lives long after the events or situations which caused them and prevent us from living purposeful and meaningful lives.

I believe in community care, liberation, growth, joy, resilience, healing, and justice. We live within various systems and institutions that impact how we navigate our lives in relation to each other. I am here to invite and support you in exploring connections to yourself, your communities, and the world around you. I am passionate about working with intersectional identities of race, gender, sexuality, and neurodivergence and focus around issues of relationships, trauma, transitions, and alternative lifestyles (such as kink/BDSM, polyamory, ethical non-monogamy, etc.).

I practice from a patient and caring stance that allows me to understand who you are and gives you the room to come to know all of yourself. I believe that our therapeutic relationship can bring about a space of safety and challenge, exploration and reflection. My aim is that you will find yourself authentic in relationships, will feel relief from the burden of difficult feelings, and will live a rich life full of meaning. Humor, spontaneity, and playfulness are serious business here, too. I believe that growth comes as much from our play as from our reflection.

One of my favorite quotes is from Leonard Cohen: "There is a crack in everything. That's how the light gets in." Our brokenness can cause us so much pain and turmoil, and yet it is that very brokenness or imperfection that can help us uncover our greatest potential. As a psychotherapist, my goal is to help you tap into that luminous potential in order to unlock more choices in your life and to further personal growth.

I create a nonjudgmental, safe space for my patients to explore their challenges. I approach my work with you through a trauma-focused lens and acknowledge how emotion is central to human experience. I draw from relational and psychodynamic approaches, focusing on how our past pains can influence our present patterns and cycles. Through deep listening, I am able to guide you through your own journey of self-awareness and reflection. I completed my education in Mental Health Counseling at the University at Albany, where I also served as a peer assistant and training instructor for a mental health and crisis hotline.

I am a licensed clinical social worker who provides support and guidance for people of all ages. My goal-oriented approach allows clients to return to their daily activities with insight, empowerment and critical coping skills. I utilize a wide variety of methodologies and systems, alone or in combination, to offer clients a uniquely personalized approach to treatment including but not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Insight Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy.

Dr. Blitz is a licensed Clinical Psychologist working with adults in psychoanalytically oriented psychotherapy. Her practice is grounded in the principals of interpersonal/relational psychotherapy, object relations , early development and attachment theory. She utilizes clinical hypnotherapy to treat symptoms of anxiety. She works in a collaborative manner. She is currently working virtually and plans to see people virtually and in person, in Mount Kisco/ Bedford, NY in 7/2023. Her specialty is in medical psychology, depression and anxiety, divorce, infertility, family/ work issues and life transitions. She also works with couples.

Taking care of your mental health is one of the most compassionate things you can do. Expected, even positive life transitions tend to cause some level of stress and resistance. Those stressors can force us to operate in extreme ways causing experiences of fear or uncertainty, dissatisfaction in relationships, or an erratic relationship with food. Most clients I see are high achievers, perfectionists or people pleasers; To the average eye, they appear as though they have everything yet, they are struggling inside. These are people seeking change but are often fearful of what that will entail or where to start.

Informed by my thirty year background in performing arts, education, bodywork and nutrition, I combine the best of traditional and alternative treatments to restore your mental, physical and emotional wellbeing. I have extensive experience with adolescents and adults and provide an affirming, nonjudgmental space grounded in trust, compassion, safety and curiosity.

Whether you are facing a time of transition, feeling impacted by painful life events, or struggling with the effects of childhood or recent trauma, I am here to support you. I typically work with clients who appreciate and need a therapeutic space that is warm, connected, deeply reflective, and exploratory. I operate from the philosophy that despite the sometimes painful exchanges with our environment and those around us, at our core we are constructive, creative beings desiring love and closeness.

Are you lacking meaningful connection? Perhaps you are tired of feeling overwhelmed and frustrated by relationship issues. Or maybe you are unhappy with your career or family life and desperately trying to find relief from sadness, fears, or anxiety. It’s important to know that change is possible and healing, contentment, and living with purpose are on the horizon. What can you expect from working with me? Whether we are doing couples or individual therapy, you will find a non-judgmental and empathetic environment where you can safely explore your emotions and experiences, allowing you to connect, grow, and thrive.

Everyone deserves a soft place to land, a space to gather, to explore themselves deeply, and to heal. As a therapist this is what I hope to provide to each of my clients. I believe everyone is doing their best with the tools they have and that with nonjudgmental support and guidance, we all can reconnect and flourish within ourselves and our relationships. Together, we will develop a healing relationship where you can feel safe even when vulnerable, comforted in your struggles, and encouraged as you are guided toward the resources you need to feel more secure in the world.

Overcome your personal obstacles and maximize your potential. I can help you gain awareness and control of your emotions, build improved relationships with others, and effect positive practical changes in your life. Treatment can be brief or long-term. Both in-person or video therapy is available from the comfort of your home.

Do you struggle in family, romantic or work related relationships? Maybe you experience anxiety, sadness or anger and are struggling with significant life transitions or past events which were traumatic? Giving you the space to voice your feelings, needs, and thoughts is central to my work with you. I believe everyone has strengths that can be used to change any life situation. Our focus would be to identify these strengths to allow you to move forward in your journey.

Waking up to another morning feeling the same anxiety and dread about your job, school, self-identity, partner, or family? Does life feel like all too much? Or maybe even empty? Are you ready to take steps forward while being present in the right here, right now? To feel excited by life and at peace with it? To breathe in fresh air, whatever your obstacles? My approach begins with you and your relationship with yourself, the people around you, your environment. We all suffer from common problems in life, love, and work, but the solutions that work for each of us are as unique as we are.

I find I do my best work with teens and millennial adults who struggle with childhood and complex trauma, emotional dysregulation, self-esteem and self-worth issues, relational trauma and depression. Past traumatic experiences shape how we see ourselves, how we relate to others, and how we regulate our emotions. I utilize the therapy space as a way to help you build empathy and understanding for yourself, develop insight into long-term relational patterns that may be holding you back, and build skills for emotional regulation.

SLOW Down Just BREATHE - Make this your first step to effectively manage the challenges that confront you in your day to day life. In therapy, we will work together to confront your problems and improve the quality of your life. I have worked with adults, children, teens, and families with mood disorders, anger management, interpersonal conflicts, trauma, grief, adjustment issues including adjustment to medical conditions (acute and chronic), and employment related concerns.

I am a LCSW & CASAC Level 2 with 16 years of experience doing clinical work with individuals and couples. I have worked with clients who experience sexual dysfunction, depression, anxiety, mental health concerns, trauma, chronic health conditions and addictions. I specialize in sex therapy with diverse clients seeking to increase intimacy, confidence and improve communication about sex. I offer sex positive therapy to people with various sexual identities and orientations, who are monogamous, ENM/CNM, in plural relationships, have kinks and non-traditional lifestyles. Therapy can be short or long term focusing on holistic wellness.