"Every one of us is losing something precious to us. Lost opportunities, lost possibilities, feelings we can never get back again. That's part of what it means to be alive." (Murakami). Losses are part of the fabric of life. Loss of loved ones, jobs, hopes and dreams, relationships, good health. Loss comes in many forms. I provide a place for you to share your experience of loss and to find ways to cope. My aim is to help you integrate your losses into your life so you can move forward with strength and optimism.

I am a caring and compassionate person. I help clients by listening and guiding them through transitions that will bring more balance into their lives. I use my skills to get to the root of the problem. When we get to the root, clients begin to have more clarity and take steps forward toward a positive future. You will save time and money by making session appointments on your time-frame. Use your laptop, PC or Smartphone. Sessions are conducted over a HIPPA Compliant video conferencing platform. I will guide you through the process. I am here throughout your journey on you becoming your BEST!

Expansive Therapy is a bicoastal psychotherapy practice with locations in New York City, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. We have a diverse team of therapists offering a wide variety of modalities and specialties, and we match you with the therapist who best meets your needs and availability. Our website is expansivetherapy.com and you can reach our office manager Maria at info@expansivetherapy.com or 212-655-9817 to book an appointment.

Psychoanalysis focuses on uncovering and working through the unconscious sources of our problems. I am a psychoanalyst with 27 years of experience, originally trained abroad in psychology and later licensed as mental health counselor in New York. My style of practice is characterized by analytical listening and emotional support. I seek to facilitate your insight and processing, respecting your timing, culture and values. My practice is a welcoming place with a comfortable waiting room, and my office is a warm place. It is located half a block from the 6 train, 23rd Street Station.

I am empathic and flexible to work with your needs. Are you having memory problems or other cognitive difficulties? Are you having anxieties? Are you depressed or having difficulty adjusting to major changes in life? Are you experiencing low self-esteem? I can work with you with the goal to put the worries aside and to make self-improvement. I have a unique combination of skills involving cognitive, behavioral and psychodynamic approach in psychotherapy.

Couples come to see me when they are caught in an escalating, upsetting pattern which they need help to get out of. They need better connection, communication, and cooperation with each other. Individuals come to see me with emotional pain and self defeating patterns of thinking and behaving. Working together as a therapeutic team I am able to help create a safe space in which recognition, understanding and validation and changes in outlook, attitude and behavior are learned and applied to create satisfying interpersonal and internal connections

You are the chief architect and CEO of your life. By setting out on a therapeutic journey, you are making the choice to explore, reflect, and ultimately work toward positive change and reaching your immense potential- Brittany believes this is something to be incredibly proud of. Through values of collaboration, curiosity, and compassion, Brittany empowers and works with her clients toward resolving different challenges and issues and cope with life’s varying stressors.

Anxiety, depression, relationship problems and stressful life transitions often trigger the desire to seek help from a psychotherapist. It is my role to create an atmosphere of trust and safety conducive to the telling of your story and challenges and then exploring new ways of working on these. I like to introduce different ways of thinking about a problem to open up various possibilities and solutions. Together, we work to move you closer to your goals.

I have a straightforward, problem-solving style that is also warm, genuine, and emotionally engaged. I have over ten years of experience working with adults and teenagers with a wide range of concerns, such as: stress-management, depression, anxiety, under-performance in school/work, relationship problems, difficulty navigating a life transition, and a general lack of fulfillment and satisfaction with life. A particular focus I have is teaching people how to handle strong emotions that can get in their way. Such emotions can also lead to other struggles such as self-destructive behaviors, difficulty with decision-making, and interpersonal problems.

I enter the therapeutic relationship as an authentic, attuned, active, supportive partner where a safe haven is created. I am under the belief that we can self heal and transform given the proper environment. Through our work you will gain the understanding of of what your triggers are while developing a new awareness to make changes. Quite often the coping strategies that we develop when we are young become maladaptive or hinderances when we are adults.

I am a New York State Licensed Clinical Psychologist who has been working with with children, teenagers and adults for almost thirty years. Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, parenting problems, or getting out of bed in the morning? Do you need a safe, nurturing and supportive environment where you can fell free to express your thoughts and emotions? Together, we will create a team in which you will experience symptom relief. We will develop personal strategies for coping with repetitive thoughts and feelings which interfere with your sense of joy and balance. Family therapy, marital therapy and individual therapy will be used as appropriate.

Whether you have experienced a recent difficult situation in your life, or you are struggling with general overwhelming circumstances, therapy can help to alleviate your symptoms and allow you to better cope. I work with individuals who are experiencing issues of adjustment, anxiety, and/or depression, particularly due to stressful life circumstances and transitions. These may include changes at work or school, family conflict, challenging relationships, or loss.

Relationships are essential to living, giving us opportunity to grow, heal, and learn. Psychotherapy is a transformative relationship of self investment where you can honestly reflect upon your innermost needs and feelings. It's a process where ultimately you can improve upon your decision making, communication, relationships, and work towards an optimum quality of life. In my practice provide relief and effective problem solving for the stressors encountered in the fast-paced, urban life of NYC. I help individuals reduce distress while enhancing their inner strengths and assist couples improve intimacy and communication.

I have extensive experience working with individuals and couples grappling with a variety of issues, including depression, anxiety, grief, loss, stress-related symptoms, communication problems, relationship difficulties, professional challenges, and more. I firmly believe every person possesses the ability to learn from and work through whatever complications, obstacles, and hardship life may present. By providing tools you can utilize for the rest of your life, I will help you access your inner resilience to become your most content and fulfilled self. Together, we will uncover how to best achieve your specific emotional goals.

I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker offering individual, couples and family psychotherapy. I work with children, teens and adults. My style of is warm, non-judgmental and interactive. I strive to create an environment that feels safe where deep, meaningful work can occur. I utilize a varied approach; the style of my work is informed by my training in various modalities of psychotherapy and tailored to the client’s needs. I received a Master's degree in Social Work from New York University in 2002, and have worked extensively throughout the NYC hospital system, schools, courts, and outpatient mental health centers.

Would you like to deepen your self-awareness, re-envision your purpose, achieve new insight, and acquire the life you desire? Your journey has already begun. I invite you to immerse yourself into a therapeutic alliance which is focused on and created by you. I provide a safe, nurturing space, where you can be free to express your concerns, fears and desires. I support clients around staying present and experiencing more fulfillment in their relationships with family, partners, friends, and especially themselves. Your strength resides within your unique story and will guide our work together towards achieving your goals.

It can be hard to be a person. I provide affirming and holistic care to individuals, couples, and multi-partner relationships around issues of grief and loss, significant life changes, anxiety, depression, and interpersonal challenges. I tend to be an active therapist and have a pragmatic approach to my work. I will align with you to identify what is causing you pain, confusion, or discomfort and, together, we will discover and process what we find in a safe and sustaining environment. Our process can take work but it is valuable and you will not be in it alone.

For many, feeling stagnant in personal and professional relationships is an indicator that something needs to change, however, knowing how and where to start can be confusing. As a licensed clinical psychologist, I offer precise guidance to bring clarity around recurrent unworkable patterns in your life so you can become more connected with what’s really important to you. I specialize in working with adults impacted by a range of difficulties including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, loss, trauma, sexual and gender identity exploration, creative stagnation, and life transitions.

Shengzi believes everyone has the potential to achieve their life goals. She views therapy as a journey where people can explore their inner world, realizing their innate power, and then become their true selves, able to live a life they love. In this journey, clients and therapists are companions, working together to address and unpack those things in the past and present that inhibit the realization of the client’s ideal future. Primary therapeutic modalities include Person-Centered Counseling, psychodynamic theory, DBT, CBT, Narrative Therapy, Existential theories, and other relational approaches.

I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist specializing in treating anxiety, depression, emotional instability, pregnancy and postpartum difficulties, relationship concerns, trauma, and difficulty with life's transitional periods (i.e., loss, breakups, new jobs, etc.). When your coping mechanisms are no longer sufficient, and you're feeling overwhelmed, unhappy, anxious, disconnected, or out of control of your life, therapy is an opportunity to learn how to increase your ability to manage life's demands, improve your quality of life, and accomplish change.