Self Esteem Therapists in Riverdale, NY

For more than 20 years, I have been able to provide my patients with the highest quality of counseling and psychotherapy. If you are feeling stuck, held back or burdened, please call me. I will help you to understand your feelings, your thoughts... your life. I believe that each person's strength resides in their uniqueness and individuality. You have the potential to transform your life, to achieve greater inner peace, and to feel closer to other people.

I am a compassionate and experienced Therapist dedicated to supporting women on their journey to holistic well-being. With 12 years of professional experience as a Licensed Master’s in Social Work, I specialize in empowering women through life’s challenges; while also being committed to guiding women through life’s complexities. I focus on areas such as relationship dynamics, self-esteem and navigating life transitions.

How we manage and cope with stress can have a profound effect on both our medical health and mental health. In turn, our medical health can impact our mood, anxiety, and ability to cope. Stress management, body health, mood, and anxiety form an interactive loop that can affect not only our self-esteem, but also the sense of personal and professional success we experience in our lives. The connection between mental health, physical health and life satisfaction is the cornerstone of my work toward emotional well-being. Finding a balance among these aspects of self can be difficult and challenging.

Times of transition, uncertainty, and hardship can be frustrating and painful for families and relationships. It's important to know that it can happen to anyone, and it is not your fault. There is a pathway out! The primary focus of my practice is families facing difficult issues. Marital issues, parenting issues, and extended family issues adversely impact many families, and I work collaboratively with families to bring clarity and feelings of well-being into their lives through learning practical communication skills.

Licensed psychotherapist and Reiki master, Lilia Urias employs holistic approach to help individuals regain emotional, physical, and spiritual health. She works with individuals who are ready to transform their lives, who want to heal, who want to live their happiest life now. Lilia not only employs her naturally-embedded deep wisdom in treating clients but approaches situation with gentle humanity, compassion and intuitive guidance.

How does one belong and feel connected to others without giving up their true selves? How does one find one's place and purpose in this world? How does one take their most cherished values and use them to find more meaning and fulfillment in their lives? These questions emerge at different points in one's lifetime and can easily be drowned out by life's events (ex. breakups, school issues, life transitions, trauma). I help pre-teens, teens, young adults and full-fledged adults with these questions. I'm a seasoned mental health therapist who has worked in variety of hospital, community mental health and school health settings.

Welcome! We all want to feel good, even great. Free from what makes us feel stuck. Sometimes we don’t and can struggle to get through our day. For a short time or what feels like forever. We try to feel better in whatever ways we can, but feeling better isn’t always getting better or more so, staying better, and being able to navigate what life hands us. My philosophy is very solution focused. It is for you to be empowered with solutions that you take with you, allowing you to decide how you react or feel, not the situation.

Therapy should be straightforward, and lead to you feeling better as soon as possible. Depression and anxiety are not weaknesses- they are normal responses to stress and trauma, and there may be things we can do right away to alleviate your symptoms. I will create a space where you feel understood and accepted so you can safely explore whatever is troubling you, at your own pace. Your past will provide us insight about how you came to your present circumstances, but it doesn't have to define you or your future. I have flexible scheduling and will try to accommodate you. Note: My practice is for NY and Texas residents only.

Taking the step to seek treatment is incredibly brave but can be daunting; clients can expect that I will be a warm, active participant who is honored to guide them through the process. I work with children, teens, and adults to explore how elements of their histories may contribute to their current concerns and interfere with their ability to thrive. My specialization is in loss and trauma but I also treat anxiety, mood instability, parenting, and relationship issues. Clients at times have difficulty connecting with others or achieving their goals; I frequently integrate various tools and techniques to best help each individual.

In my 27 years of Social Work Practice I have worked with people from many different backgrounds: prisoners, immigrants, Wall St. executives, lawyers, doctors, computer engineers, Medicaid clients, trust fund babies, Hispanics, Russian, French, Black, Native American, executive assistants, actors, Jews, Catholics, Protestants, Atheists, Agnostics. This wide range of human experience taught me to find what is common in all of us and bring that out and help it shine. Through open conversation we can understand anxiety, depression, marital or work stress, and find better ways for you to cope so you can make better choices in your life.

Welcome to my practice. Reaching out and seeking help is a brave first step. I fully understand and appreciate how difficult seeking help is. For 19 years, I have been helping adults and adolescents face life difficulties. At times, these difficulties stem from life circumstances and at times they come from within but they almost always feel overwhelming. The good news, is that help is just a phone call away. I have helped people struggling with depression, anxiety, work and school difficulties, marital and relationships issues.

I work with teens and adults who are experiencing a variety of concerns, including trauma, anxiety, depression, or questions of identity or purpose. Perhaps it seems, on the surface, that we are productive and high- achieving, performing well at work, school, or other responsibilities, yet, deep down it feels as if we are simply “going through the motions”. We would like to feel more connected with others and invested in our life and goals, but are unsure where to start.

For over 30 years, I have been collaborating with my clients to address life's challenges with increased ease. I provide a safe environment to work through these challenges and will support your efforts towards growth, change and healing. My interactive style helps modify self defeating patterns which can block your efforts to live more consciously and mindfully. I partner with my clients to enhance self awareness, empower a greater sense of personal choice, navigate personal dilemmas, and achieve greater satisfaction at work and in personal and family relationships and work to heal past and current wounds.

I am a licensed psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience providing psychotherapy and counseling to individuals, couples, and families. I have worked effectively with clients to improve their relationships, move through major life transitions, define and achieve career goals, manage depression and anxiety, and parent effectively. I can help you get from where you are to where you want to be. I believe that, with support and through empowerment, people can change at a very core level and live a more balanced life.

Returning to a new normal after our Covid experience has been challenging. Therefore, finding a space of stability from moment to moment is essential, and I can provide that for you. We are in a place of recovery from the impact of the original COVID and new variants seem to be ongoing. The damage done to mental health from COVID has become evident, and anxiety is at its peak. We have had to pivot in order to stabilize finances, and relationships, to feel secure. We have learned new skills in a time of crises, and grieve for those who have passed.

Do you trudge through life on auto-pilot, have a health challenge, or a career you can't stand? Do you need someone to listen to your story? As a certified Life & Career Coach, licensed social worker, & Medical Counselor, I'll provide a professional ear and unique partnership across the lifespan for children, adolescents, couples, seniors, and persons 50+ to build resilience, get unstuck, & face adversity. We'll discover your core values, resolve life and career challenges, and heal medical anxieties. Call me, re-engage in life, and rock on to the next chapter. We'll share the joy as you achieve your goals and let your life soar!

If you are considering starting therapy, congratulations. You have taken the first step on a courageous journey of growth. Please know that while this journey may not be easy, it has the potential to be one of the most rewarding things you will ever do. I would be honored to invite you into this space, where you can confidentially share, explore, heal, and grow.

I work with individuals who are struggling with feelings of anxiety, depression, difficulty managing stress, life transitions, family issues, executive function and ADD symptoms and challenges.

I am a licensed psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience providing psychotherapy to individuals who feel lonely, confused, overwhelmed, or intimidated by daily challenges, unexpected life events, or relationship issues. Every one of us faces challenges in life. How we approach these challenges can decide whether we move forward or just stay stuck. What is your choice? If you want to make progress, learn new coping skills, or share your concerns in a safe, therapeutic environment, please contact me.