Therapists in Lower Manhattan, New York, NY

The decision to begin therapy takes a great deal of personal integrity and courage. These qualities, which have led you here, will enable you to make positive changes in your life and relationships. As your psychotherapist, I will work with you to create lasting change through insight, support, and the opportunity to deepen your understanding of yourself. My approach is relational and person-centered, and I emphasize each individual's potential for empowered change and growth. After clarifying your objectives, we will work in collaboration to achieve your goals by addressing and transforming the painful emotions and obstacles in your life.

Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed and lacking motivation? Talking about what wears you down and organize your thoughts in a safe space will be helpful. I practice interpersonal psychotherapy focused on problem solving in the here and now, which also incorporates thought changing therapy. Life transitional issues are a natural source of stress, but also create opportunity to change. My therapeutic goal is to focus on how to change your thoughts about your circumstances to enable you to move forward fruitfully and with new and changed perspective. We cannot choose our history, but we can manage it better.

As a Modern Psychoanalyst, my technique focuses on the exploration of early and profound inner struggles. I welcome individuals from diverse backgrounds, including LGBTQ+, and BIPOC. My experience spans a wide range of challenges, including addiction, aging-related concerns, grief, social anxiety, depression, body dysmorphia, and relationship conflicts. I believe that talking is a powerful tool for healing, and I'm here to lend a caring and discerning ear and to gently guide you on your path toward inner growth and emotional well-being. Individual, couples, and group psychodynamic psychotherapy offered.

In order to serve clients with a broad range of concerns and diagnoses, I provide therapeutic interventions tailored to each specific case. Whether you are a couple looking to improve your relationship, or an individual hoping to gain insight and coping skills, your goals can be addressed in a collaborative, supportive environment. I work with adults, adolescents (ages 12 and up) and couples.

Finding the right therapist can feel frustrating; however once the right fit has been found, the power of that relationship can be life changing. I believe that you are the expert of your own life and therefore capable of making any changes necessary to experience true relief from any inner struggle or pain and to achieve an overall higher level of life satisfaction. My job is to create a safe and supportive space where we can collaborate in identifying goals and needs specific to you and to help you navigate the path to happiness and bring about transformation and opportunity.

I believe that therapy can not only alleviate specific hardships or teach more compassionate self-care, but that therapy can be emotionally transformative. I practice this belief with rigor, I believe my role is to provide a supportive, yet challenging environment that fosters emotional well-being, new insights, and change. I am an active participant in the therapy session. Together we will be able to set therapeutic goals and follow a clear path to achieve them. I hold emotions and affect in the highest regard and pay particular attention to non-verbal communications.

I am a native Spanish speaking EMDR psychotherapist with 18 years experience working with individuals, couples and families in New York City. I am passionate about the work that I do. I value inclusivity and diversity and I like to tailor treatment to meet the unique needs of each person. I assist people with gaining insight, reclaiming a sense of agency and empowerment, and navigating conflict in relationships. I have expertise in working with individuals who have experienced trauma.

I am a New York based LP-Mental Health Counselor with Avena Psychological Services. I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Psychological Sciences and Communication from the University of Connecticut, and my Master’s degree in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Columbia University. I utilize an integrative approach to counseling based in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and informed by Multicultural and Feminist Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and DBT. In utilizing these modalities, I provide a safe and nurturing space for clients to heal.

We are all doing the best we can. But sometimes we realize that ways that we have previously used to cope with pain are no longer serving us. I work with people of all backgrounds who are in the process of learning to not judge themselves for being in pain, and in finding that freedom they can focus on what they need to function as their authentic selves.

Glad you're here! :) Perhaps your mind is caught in an endless loop, trying to make sense of everything. Even life’s uncertainties and contradictions (while juggling multiple roles) might be making your journey of self-discovery quite challenging. You might find yourself struggling with anxiety, OCD, relationship conflicts, depression, mood concerns, life transitions, sexuality, or trauma. Within these complexities and challenges, I offer a guiding light. I'm passionate about helping individuals and couples overcome difficulties by increasing self-awareness while exploring and reflecting upon their unique identities and experiences.

Your anxiety symptoms can be controlled before panic levels are reached and higher anxiety symptoms can be reduced. Find relief from symptoms in the first few weeks of treatment. Patients feel better in as little as three weeks and often leave treatment after six months. Specalizing in anxiety disorders such as: social anxiety, relationship issues, stress, obsessive compulsive disorder, performance anxiety, panic disorder, GAD, anxiety disorder. chronic stress, eating disorders, sexual dysfunction, relationship conflict, sleep disorder, panic, depression, out of control behavior, and confusion. New York City, Union Square, 10003, Chelsea, NYC 10011, West Village NYC 10014

Life is too short to feel stuck and not live fully. My clients and I work collaboratively on relationship issues, anxiety, depression, grief, loss, job related stress, and trauma. I often work with men and women who either want to find love in their lives or who have recently experienced a loss of relationship through a painful break up. I have successfully helped clients getting "unstuck" and moving forward in their lives, work, and relationships. My approach is client-centered and relational. I relate to you based on your needs, your temperament, and your personal histories.

I have been treating patients in psychotherapy for over 35 years. Therapy offers people help towards change, change towards the life they want. Yet,for various reasons, this life has not been attainable. My approach is to offer patients a safe, supportive, understanding environment in which they can explore their hopes and fears and the obstacles that get in their way of having a fuller, richer life.

Burdening friends with your troubles drains your friends and leaves your problems intact, because friends aren't qualified to deal with your underlying issues. Through a warm and caring connection, I'll guide you as we explore issues that interfere with satisfaction in love, work, and play. So, if you're dealing with a difficult boss or the challenges of parenting, trying to start a relationship or moving on after a breakup, mourning a loss or experiencing a creative block, call me for reality-based therapy to help you find the joy in everyday life.

I have years of experience working in both residential and outpatient settings, with a focus on addictions, anxiety, mood disorders, and trauma.

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 view therapy as a collaborative effort to understand problems and conflicts, identify realistic goals and take advantage of strengths and strategies that promote change. While the focus is often on current issues, understanding the influence of past experiences and relationships is an important part of the process. I have many years of experience working with individuals and couples of all ages and genders, including college students, recent graduates, faculty members and people involved in business and the arts. I often work with people in transition on issues related to work, relationships and the impact of change or loss.

I am a psychodynamically trained therapist with 30 years of experience treating a wide variety of individuals and couples. I don't treat diagnoses or disorders. I work with people who are dissatisfied and unhappy with some aspects of their lives, and who have come to recognize that their difficulties may have their origin within their own perceptions or unproductive patterns of behavior. A patient recently described our work together saying, “You listen to me until I know what I think.”

My goal as a therapist is to create a comfortable, nonjudgmental environment that allows you to identify and explore whatever thoughts, feelings, or concerns you find yourself facing. My style is collaborative, warm, humorous, and interactive, which allows me to quickly establish a supportive and strong relationship with clients. Together we will identify goals that focus on your wellbeing, seek to create the changes you want, and help you to live a happier, more balanced life.