Therapists in Lower Manhattan, New York, NY

Life is a package. When you open it, there will be something we want; and something we don't. Sometimes, life is great; other times, without our approval, life may shift in directions we have never thought about before (e.g., an accident). The wisdom of life, in heart-breaking moments like this, depends on the choices we make; choose to dwell in the pain and be stuck (e.g., depression); or carry the pain with us, continue to move forward, and create opportunities for a meaningful life. I believe such wisdom is embedded in everybody's heart; I am committed to work with you to discovery your own wisdom and pursue a meaningful life.

As a therapist and coach, I offer a safe, supportive space for my clients to explore, grow awareness, and make decisions about the way they choose to approach and live their lives. People often reach out when they are at a crossroads with career or relationship issues, and they are experiencing emotions that feel overwhelming like anxiety or depression. I partner with my clients to provide empathetic, active listening as well as focus on skill development. Through our work together, clients develop a deeper understanding of themselves, where they came from, and the impact the past has on who they are in the present moment.

I am on your side. I provide a safe and nurturing therapy relationship dedicated entirely to your healing and happiness. I work with people to transform issues around anxiety, sadness, unwanted patterns, change, feeling stuck, difficult emotions & moods, dissatisfaction, relationship issues, anger, boundaries, depression, grief, trauma, PTSD, illness, abuse, isolation, addiction, career, family, sexuality, and more. I am in network with some insurances and I am happy to supply you with documentation for out-of-network coverage/reimbursement.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been trained to become a trauma therapist by Bessel van der Kolk who authored the book "The Body Keeps The Score." My goal is to provide a space in which you feel seen, heard and understood as that is what truly creates opportunities for growth, reflection and introspection. I specialize in trauma but work with clients from all different paths of life and backgrounds who are dealing with a broad array of matters including anxiety/depression, major life transitions, body image, relationship issues and overall self-discovery.

Through careful listening and an empathic, honest approach I can help you feel better about yourself and your life. You may feel stuck in a job or relationship. You may want more from life but not know how to get it. You may be struggling with with the difficulties of parenthood or marriage. I can help with artistic, creative, or intellectual struggles, body issues, sexual problems, substance issues, imbalances of life and work, impulse control, past trauma, or even just a general lack of inspiration or motivation in life.

I am a Cornell trained clinical psychologist specializing in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for adults and adolescents coping with a variety of symptoms and life stressors. I offer a warm, empathic, and collaborative approach to help individuals achieve their goals within a reasonable time frame. I often draw from ACT, psychodynamic, meaning-based and mindfulness-based therapies to create a personalized program of treatment to best meet the needs of each individual. My goal is to help people live their most fulfilling and meaningful lives while developing a better understanding and awareness of themselves.

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.

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 am a NY and NJ based LMSW with Avena Psychological Services. I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Youth and Community Studies, Social Services from The University of Texas at Austin and my Master’s degree in Advance Clinical Practice from Columbia University. My experience as a therapist has primarily been with individuals, couples, and polycules for a diverse range of issues, including but not restricted to gender, sex, and sexuality with specific expertise regarding working with LGBTQ+ folx, trauma, and sex/kink/BDSM. My previous work at Gender & Sexuality Therapy Center helped water and blossom my competency in working

I deeply believe in everyone’s ability to heal and find inner peace. There are so many ways to do the inner work and therapy happens to be one of my favorites. The relationship you have with your therapist is a time & space where you get to explore all parts of yourself. I often tell my clients to practice their boundaries and assert their needs with me, so it feels easier to do it in the outside world. I am a curious and compassionate therapist who will support you, while also lovingly challenge you to see how you contribute to the dynamics in your life.

Thank you for visiting my page! I offer a mixture of talk therapy, hypnotherapy, EMDR, and Reiki. I take a holistic approach, see my work as a partnership, and believe that every person has the tools and wisdom within to be happy.

It can be hard to ask for help, especially when you feel sad or anxious, lonely or struggling in a relationship, confused or overwhelmed, or insecure. Commonly, these feelings interfere with life, with accomplishing career goals or being satisfied in relationships. Maybe you have trouble motivating, or you're preoccupied with worry, or you're withdrawing from social activities - that you normally enjoy. Perhaps you find yourself stuck, repeating the same old patterns, never achieving what you really want. Feelings are an inevitable part of human existence. But you don't need to be suffering.

I am an experienced, well-trained psychotherapist. I help patients to feel in control of their lives through self-awareness. My ability to provide a warm, safe environment allows patients to gain insight into themselves, thereby improving the quality of their relationship with others. I have 30+ years of practice and have graduated from training institutes in both psychoanalytic psychotherapy and psychoanalysis.

Do you struggle with anxiety or feel lost in how to heal from past trauma? Are you feeling overwhelmed and unsure about how to cope with complex relationships? Struggling with intense emotions and trauma can feel exhausting and impact every aspect of our lives, even our physical health. As a therapist and yoga instructor, I bring my insight of the mind-body connection to help clients cultivate a healthier relationship with themselves, draw wisdom from their own emotions including anxiety, heal from trauma, and foster a greater sense of health in their relationships.

Life is all about loving and being loved. The latest discoveries of neuroscience seem to indicate we are wired for love and cooperation. So often difficulties in loving and being loved discourage us from learning from our experiences and confronting out fears. Good psychotherapy can assist in the development of the innate capacity we all have for love and cooperation. Everything one needs is already available within each one of us. Being reminded of this by means of respectful and thorough listening is an important component of the therapeutic process. So much is possible in our lives. We are remarkably resilient creatures.

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.

If you are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or questioning and looking for therapy, you've found the right place. I'm here to help and support you in a safe and welcoming environment. We'll work together to help you find the best way to live the successful and happy life you deserve.

Relationship expert/infidelity issues. AASECT certified sex therapist, licensed Marriage and Family therapist, licensed psychoanalyst, licensed clinical psychiatric social worker. I've been in practice for over 25 years and during that time I've been able to treat a wide range of emotional problems in individuals, couples, adolescents, and families. Discovering the underlying causes of symptoms is the best way to produce a lasting cure. Through our work together you will attain a resolution or reduction of symptoms, gain a deeper self understanding and acceptance, and function authentically at your best in all aspects of your life.