Relationship Issues Therapists in 10011

I work to help individuals face challenges such as depression, anxiety, identity formation, difficulty forming and maintaining meaningful relationships, and life transitions. I work with a diverse range of individuals varied in age, sex, gender, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds. As a relationally-oriented psychotherapist, I work collaboratively to create a secure therapeutic relationship. I strive to help my patients cultivate greater self-acceptance and compassion for themselves.

Deciding to begin psychotherapy is one of the kindest and most important choices you can make for yourself. It can be a turning point in your life, but it can also feel scary to talk to someone you don't know well. I work with individuals and couples, providing a warm, safe, confidential environment where I will listen carefully and where we will work together to understand and resolve the issues you are struggling with--both in terms of how they affect your current life and in terms of how they became issues in the first place.

Too often, we find ourselves stuck—stuck in a relationship, job, life transition, or emotional experience. As your therapist, I offer a warm, genuine, and challenging space to hear and examine the unique life experiences that have led to your current emotional circumstances. My approach facilitates an environment that encourages insight, openness, and collaboration, so you feel safe enough to communicate your most personal thoughts, feelings, and wishes. Together, we will examine your patterns of behaving and relating, identifying those that were helpful earlier in life but are now creating their own challenges and obstacles.

A strong, positive therapeutic relationship is our starting point. Your wellness and growth in self-understanding and self-acceptance are our guiding priorities. I provide a safe, judgment-free environment in which we explore, together, how best to alleviate the suffering, distress, obstacles, and blockages that bring you to therapy. Beyond just reducing symptoms, we identify underlying issues/patterns to heal their emotional origins. Each session is responsive to your current needs. Sometimes this means focusing on deeper insights; at other times, we may work on more immediate strategies for coping with especially difficult or painful moments in your life.

I am a licensed psychotherapist and have been in practice for over 25 years. My specialty is anxiety management, depression, self esteem issues,relationship difficulties, ( including marital, family, work and friendships). My work also includes working with individuals struggling with various addictions, life cycle transitions, disenchantment, and personal growth. Various approaches are used, depending on the problem presented. My style is interactive and direct . You you can expect clear and honest feedback. I am currently on the faculty of the National Institute of the Psychotherapies and have supervised and taught at various training programs and institutes in NYC.

I am a licensed clinical social worker, with over 35 years of experience. I have a variety of clinical interests and areas of specialization, including the treatment of trauma and PTSD; couples therapy with heterosexual, gay and lesbian couples; analytic work "launching" young adults; Ericksonian hypnosis; EMDR;Sensorimotor Psychotherapy; adolescent and family therapy; and in-depth analytic work with individuals who are feeling stuck in repetitive patterns or dynamics left over from childhood, and want to change. I have led ongoing therapy groups for women with interpersonal trauma histories for over 30 years.

I try to help patients discover those aspects of themselves, their partner, or relationship, enabling them to address their issue, moving to the next phase more satisfyingly. I do not bring any prior ideas or thoughts about the best outcome, but let my patient(s) guide the treatment. Working with someone means being available to the sort of dialogue that will be helpful. Some want to discuss a specific issue; with others, a larger pattern is revealed through our interactions. My adapting to the relationship, with the client not having to fit my style, is a particular strength of mine.

I am a highly experienced licensed psychotherapist, certified hypnotherapist, and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner. For over 25 years, I have helped clients to achieve goals, resolve issues, overcome obstacles, and heal. Originally trained psychoanalytically, I use the most contemporary mind/body techniques, including clinical hypnosis, and somatic experiencing to achieve the best results. I specialize in a broad range of issues, including anxiety, panic, phobias, and depression. Many of my clients have family or relationship issues, medical issues, employment issues, and/or a history of neglect, abuse, and trauma.

Life isn’t always easy. Sometimes it can get you down and leave you in a space that is unfamiliar, or even scary. But life can also be brilliant, and I think the way to reach that point is to explore yourself and who you are. I aim to work with clients who are ready to take that step into living the lives that they want to; who are ready to face challenges that others, or even themselves, said they couldn’t get through. Therapy is about collaboration and I work from a person-centered approach, meaning, you set the tone and I'm here to support and offer guidance that align with you, your needs, and your goals.

Relationship is at the heart of effective therapy. My central focus at the beginning is to create a safe, non-judgmental space with you so that our therapeutic relationship can grow. I am interested in knowing who you are, how you think, what your desires are, your relationships, what you identify as barriers to being all that you can be--all in order to understand who you are and how you function in the world. I want to work intimately with you to help you find health, wholeness, well-being, creativity, and freedom.

I believe one of the most important parts of the therapeutic relationship is to create a safe, objective, and supportive space for the client. Whether this be your first time in therapy, or your 100th, I seek to help create that space in order for you to process difficult emotions and examine coping mechanisms that may no longer be serving you. Through our work together, I aim to help you create a life full of meaning, while supporting however you define that. I operate from an integrated approach which combines holistic evidence-based practices combined with psychotherapeutic techniques.

You are the expert in you, and I am the expert in helping you reach your goals. Let's collaborate.

I believe that we seek treatment when we feel dissatisfied in our relationships, careers, or with ourselves. We might not be aware that our emotional conflicts block us from achieving what we want. Change and flourishing of creativity can occur when the analyst creates an accepting and safe environment for expression and exploration of all dimensions of our experiences. I am an experienced analyst with over twenty years of practice working with children, adolescents, adults and couples in Manhattan and Great Neck.

Therapy shouldn't be an expensive luxury. I accept many commercial in-network insurances. More than ever, with the recovery from a pandemic, inflation, and lifestyle changes, there is an increase in anxiety, depressed mood, social fears and worry about the future and unknowns. Therefore, therapy is more of a necessity for many of us.

I specialize in working with individuals and couples who are struggling with relationship issues, depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem. As these experiences look different for everyone, I focus on getting to know each client beyond the surface - taking the time to understand who they are, where they come from, and what their goals are.

You desire a more fulfilling relationship or sex life. Maybe it is a challenge to directly express your needs and you get stuck in repeating arguments that go nowhere. Perhaps you struggle with loss of passion or experience sexual anxiety. You may wonder how you can ask your partner for better emotional support, appreciation, alone time or good sex. If you're an expat or immigrant, or if you're in an intercultural relationship, you may run up against cultural differences. If you're in a non-traditional or open relationship, maybe you find it a challenge to navigate different values and relationship styles.

Taking the step to seek out therapy can often be a difficult one. I strive to create a safe and empathic space in which we can collaborate to help you make the changes in your life that you wish to see. With you guiding, I help you get curious about who you are, the messages that you’ve internalized, and how they play a significant role in how you act with the world around you. I work with individuals who struggle with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, disordered eating, and the challenges of everyday life.

I welcome anyone who is looking to explore ways to improve their quality of life, whether it is due to life transitions, relationship conflicts, creative blocks, or managing emotional challenges. Through consistent and committed work together, we can identify the root of where troubling patterns have begun and develop strategies to help you gain balance, strength, and personal fulfillment. I have experience working with people who are seeking meaning in their lives and are looking to create a full, creative life.

Trust and engagement are the hallmarks of effective treatment and I offer both to people who decide to work with me. I have an active approach towards treatment and believe in focused solutions for everyday challenges .You fill find an active listener who offers a safe environment to discuss and explore life’s challenges in a non - judgmental space. I bring over 25 years of clinical experience working with issues of anxiety,depression,marital/relationship issues, Utilizing a combination of psychodynamic , short term solution focused and Cognitive Behavioral approaches. My work is based on trust, engagement, and respect.