Therapists in New York, NY

“Close relationships, more than money or fame, are what keep people happy throughout their lives”. This is according to the Harvard Study of Adult Development, the longest study ever done on adult life. When insecurity, anxiety, and disappointment leave us feeling small, disconnected, and alone, our capacity for joy drops and our physical and mental health declines. My clients move to a position of empowerment where unhelpful reactive patterns are addressed and intentionality and security are cultivated. I am passionate in helping my clients live the authentic, abundant, and successful lives they deserve.

I believe that the power for change resides in each individual and that therapy can promote and facilitate desired changes through the collaborative therapeutic relationship. I strive to create a safe environment and relationship within which each individual can explore old patterns of relating and create new relational capacities. I have 23 years of experience and expertise treating depression, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, substance abuse, divorce adjustment, parenting as well as couples therapy. I have post-doctoral training and teach new therapists at the post-doc level. In addition to psychotherapy.

Therapy is going to the gym for your emotional and relational well-being, so I give you a ton of credit for being here, exploring how to get in shape! Throughout my work, I have developed a style that is warm, direct, and actively challenges you to evolve. I have a tremendous working knowledge of evidence-based models, including CBT, DBT, MST, and ACT, as well as psychodynamic theory and the Gottman Method. My commitment to staying updated on current research and utilizing evidence-based models is a testament to my resolve to deliver therapy that actually works to help you meet your goals and experience relief.

Deciding to enter therapy is an act of courage. If you feel overwhelmed or are dealing with situations in your life you can't manage therapy can make a difference when nothing else has worked. I help my patients recognize previously-unknown obstacles and long-standing patterns that get in the way of achieving their goals. In their work with me, my patients expand their capacity to see options in various areas of their lives, and so can make changes that improve and enhance the quality of their lives. I treat adults of all backgrounds and identities, and bring compassion and respect for a person's suffering to this work.

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.

Are you seeking resilience in uncertain times? My approach to therapy combines psychodynamic training with CBT, finding practical solutions to problems. This means that you and I will work together to find both the "why" of what you bring to therapy (childhood development, history, and social context) and the "what" (how to change what you want to change). I tend to work with high achievers who feel there is something lacking in their personal lives and relationships. I work with adults, as well as adolescents in high school or college/graduate school. I see both individuals and couples who want to make meaningful changes.

Many of my patients have never had the experience of being truly listened to, or heard. The transformative potential of that experience is fundamental to my practice. The confidential setting of psychotherapy enables completely open expression away from the self-consciousness and fear of judgment one may feel when confiding in friends and family. Safe self-expression enables recognition and awareness; through that awareness, we can facilitate real change.

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.

Life has a intricate way of throwing curveballs to keep us on our toes. It can also be painful and overwhelming at times. Most people, at one point or another, find themselves needing extra support. We often have a desire to avoid difficult emotions and continue with old patterns. I'm here to say, the only way to get a different outcome is to have different input. Therapy is a great place to start the process of accepting growth.

Regardless of what you are dealing with, I believe in the potential to harness your inner resources to heal and grow. Connecting deeply with the right therapist can help you get to where you want to be. When you become more aware of what is going on consciously and unconsciously in your mind and body, you can be more effectual, less anxious and/or depressed, and have more energy and joy in your life. As I get to know you and we create a safe and meaningful relationship, we can make fundamental changes that will have a lasting effect.

Whether you are seeking individual support, are struggling with a relationship that feels unfulfilling, the absence of a significant relationship, or are a part of a family system that is navigating a significant change, crisis, or other adjustment, I am able to partner with you on your journey to wellness. I welcome individuals, couples and families into my practice. I have extensive experience working with trauma survivors and individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, work related stress, low self-esteem, racialized trauma as well as performing and visual artists, athletes and professionals seeking to make change.

Authenticity is the core value of my approach to therapy. I am a born and raised New Yorker who understands firsthand being skeptical of the work in therapy, especially when leaning outside of your comfort zone. If you're reading this, you may be in a place where you're ready to do just that... It may be that all of your past experiences are a weight that you carry around everywhere. The more troublesome of these experiences could create barriers to having fulfilling relationships with others and can make it hard to be with yourself.

My passion lies in helping individuals better understand their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Through the use of evidence- based therapy, my goal is to help my clients gain clarity in who they are and help support them in getting to where they want to be. My specialty is working with those struggling with anxiety, confidence, relationship & dating stress, career issues, and life transitions. In addition, I work with couples around infidelity, pre-marital & marital counseling, sex related topics - such as low sexual esteem, sexual dysfunction, mismatched sexual desire between partners, and communication about sex and intimacy.

Yay, you found me! I am SO excited to welcome new clients to a facilitated healing and growth journey. I will be your guide as I tune into my intuition to support you and hold intimate space for your healing, expression, and conscious awareness. You can expect warmth, kindness, compassion, respect, and appreciation for the unique individual you are. There will be laughs, smiles, inspiration, collaboration, new perspectives, as well as an exploration of dreams, values, and how to create what you want in life. There will be talk of energy and the universe. I will see you holistically as being of body, mind, emotions, and spirit.

I am a goal oriented therapist and use an integrative approach based on the specific needs of the individual. I use cognitive and psychodynamic oriented techniques in both short term and extended treatment. I provide treatment for individuals struggling with addiction as well as for their loved ones who are often impacted by the disease as well. As a Certified Employee Assistance Professional, I have ample experience in identifying and resolving personal concerns that can impact job performance. I work to help individuals find a healthy balance between their careers and their personal lives.

I believe effective psychotherapy is built on trust. When emotional engagement and support are established, the therapist/client relationship can work to facilitate recovery from many conditions as diverse as depression, anxiety, grief and loss, chronic stress, and even psychosomatic disorders. The work of therapy involves learning new ways of managing emotions, changing behaviors that contribute to problems, and challenging faulty assumptions often rooted in earlier experiences.

Christina Bradley, MS Ed, DBT, CBT, REBT is an experienced mental health professional determined to be a service to people of all ages and backgrounds looking to improve their quality of life. While we will explore and understand the past, we will move forward as a team. I specialize in individuals with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship concerns, self-esteem issues, addiction/substance use, grief, enhancing interpersonal skills/coping skills, career direction, and conflict resolution.

In my practice, I place a strong emphasis on the therapeutic relationship, creating a safe and supportive environment. I believe that humans are inherently social creatures, and that our sense of self is shaped by our interactions with others. With warmth and curiosity, we will explore your feelings, your relationships, your past, and what's happening in the here and now. My work is based on relational psychodynamic psychotherapy, but incorporates IFS, DBT, and CBT.

With over 40 years of experience, I can offer you individual or couples therapy from a position of skill and caring commitment to your growth as an individual or couple. I offer you an opportunity to safely and honestly address the issues that are causing your anxiety and depression or interfering with your personal success or the success of your relationships. When possible, I will work in combination with you and your partner both individually and together for the betterment of your relationship and your individual lives.