Therapists in New York, NY

Working with me, you will experience a warm, collaborative, tailored, safe, social justice-oriented, and strength-based environment. My focus is on working with clients that are facing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, identity struggles, career stress and transition, and existential crisis. I specialize in counseling entrepreneurs and C-Suite executives, clients in the consulting and finance industry, and folx from the queer community.

Life comes with plenty of transitions & challenges, often we need a safe space to sort them all out with the help of the evidenced based tools that have been proven to foster change, and a therapist who will exhibit empathy & understanding. Anaam has over 15 years of experience in the field of therapy, working with individuals of diverse backgrounds going through many different challenges, including relationship issues, self esteem difficulties, substance use disorders, depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, and difficult life transitions. Anaam is also deeply interested in women’s issues as well as the immigrant experience.

Life's challenges, past traumas or present stresses, can make us feel very overwhelmed. Deeply affecting our lives, relationships, and overall well-being. But you don't have to navigate it alone! I support adults in navigating trauma, life transitions, relationship issues, family conflicts, loss, depression, and anxiety, often focusing on how childhood trauma influences adulthood. Together we’ll decipher the intricate patterns of behavior that may be holding you back and grapple with hard emotions. By letting things unravel, past and present experiences, you will rediscover yourself and create the path towards transformative change.

Is the smile on your face masking the feelings inside? Is anxiety, sadness, or anger getting in the way of you living your best life? Perhaps you keep busy to quiet your mind and your story remains unheard. For many of us, this can feel exhausting and lonely. If you seek relief and a path to healing, there is hope! Yes, you really can experience meaningful relief and lead a more fulfilling life.

The therapeutic relationship is a sacred interpersonal bond built on trust. Together, we’ll co-create a space to overcome your obstacles, shift lifestyle or behavioral patterns, and tap into your innate capacity for resilience. I view my work through an anti-oppressive social justice lens, which will deepen your understanding of how your environment, your family, and your community can impact you. We may explore anything from the trickle down effect of workplace stress, to the impact of media violence on children, or anything else that may be on your mind.

Liberation-Based Therapy is psychotherapeutic group practice supports mental health and wellness through the lens of liberation-based healing practices. The work offered is emotionally-focused, culturally affirming with a strengths-based perspective. We work with individuals, couples, families and groups in New York and New Jersey.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York City. I work with diverse clients with various presenting issues including depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and life transitions. I have experience treating clients with issues relating to perfectionism, identity and self-esteem, burnout, and addiction. I also specialize in navigating complex trauma, relationship and family conflicts, and immigrant and first-generation multicultural issues. I utilize an integrative approach, drawing from psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral theories to form individualized treatment plans.

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.

I use holistic and integrative therapeutic techniques to help adults and couples heal Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Trauma and Relationship Issues. You will always be unconditionally supported, validated, newly motivated and if you're feeling lost, I will help you find your way.

Individuals are their own unique combinations of identities and experiences. Let’s work together to explore your combinations and strengthen your connection to yourself and to others. My approach is to understand the nuances of your intersectional identity by engaging in grounded dialogue. Utilizing a mixture of techniques, I emphasize authenticity and curiosity. I work with you to create a therapeutic space that is non judge mental, comforting and safe to go through the often daunting journey of therapy.

Minahil believes in the ability of therapy to be a healing and transformative experience. Through empathetic listening and a collaborative process, Minahil believes that people can use the therapeutic space to gain greater understanding of themselves, their journey, tools to cope, and explore their relations to others. She looks at an individual in the context of their environment rather than a singular moving force, and believes in the power of relational healing. She uses a psychodynamic and attachment approach, as well as the Gottman Method.

You may be grappling with a range of psychological and emotional challenges, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, stress, or life transitions. You may feel overwhelmed by your emotions or stuck in unhelpful patterns of thinking and behavior. You seek a safe and supportive space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences without fear of judgment. You desire validation, understanding, and empathy as you navigate your inner struggles. You are looking for effective coping strategies, tools, and insights to help you manage your difficulties and move towards greater well-being.

I invite you to step into a sanctuary of affirmation, warmth, and practical guidance with me, Dr. Deb, a personable and highly experienced licensed psychotherapist and relationship coach. I am here to guide you through life’s ups & downs and get you unstuck and feeling better. I will help you find actionable solutions to the issues you struggle with – work, breaks-ups, mood, anxiety, stress, sadness, unhealthy patterns, pain, depression, relationships, life goals, substances, communication, and so much more. Together we will untangle life’s complexities and find a path to increased happiness and balance. (Really!)

Philosophy Therapy is a revolutionary new way to improve. Since ancient times, the discipline of philosophy (practiced by the likes of Socrates, Hume, and Khayyam) has been used not just to advance science and politics, but also to heal the human soul. In Philosophy Therapy, we employ hard-earned conceptual distinctions made by philosophical geniuses over the millennia to solve our personal problems and get a better perspective on our own lives. I will walk you through your everyday concerns, mental health issues, and relationship problems, and help you ask and answer many perplexing questions that may be causing you suffering.

Hey there, are you seeking support navigating a challenging relationship with a significant other or family member? Working on a complex intimate relationship or recovering from a breakup or separation? How about receiving premarital counseling? If any of this resonates with you please feel free to reach out to me for support.

While I love my work with all human experiences, I have specific insight and interest in working with members of the Muslim community. I provide individual and couples therapy and have special sensitivity to the culture, dynamics and nuances of an Islamic lifestyle in Western society. I work with clients who are dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship problems, intimacy challenges and navigating the professional world. In addition, I have special insight into intersectionality and what it means to have multiple identities. I work with clients who seek to incorporate and process their experience as an intersectional person.

You may choose therapy for multiple reasons. Whether you are here to resolve relationship conflicts, life transition, loss, or to manage stressors with work, taking this first step can be quite challenging as well as rewarding. Dealing with life problems is often the most challenging aspect of our daily lives; problems often become bigger when you try to ignore them. My goal is to help you understand and overcome these problems. Together, we will work through your vulnerabilities, fears, and beliefs to have a better understanding of how things can be improved.

Do you find yourself getting stuck in the same relationship patterns over and over again? Do you find yourself doing everything in your power to discontinue previous relational patterns and behaviors? Are you struggling with self-doubt, low-self-esteem, and painful self-criticism that seems to be holding you back? My approach to therapy looks at these patterns and behaviors through the lens of parts work. This allows us to separate the self (you), from the parts that struggle with self-doubt, and from the parts that persist in repeating unhealthy relationships and behavioral patterns.

Do you constantly feel stressed, burned out and generally unfulfilled by life? Maybe you’re facing pressures and expectations from family, school or work, and on top of that, experiencing self-limiting beliefs, leading to anxiety and depression. I support a wide range of clients: career-oriented, professional women who have experienced childhood trauma; young adults dealing with anxiety, depression, or adjustment issues; and anyone drawn to a body-based therapy approach integrating yoga, mindfulness, and breathwork.