Therapists in 10010

Life is like a journey; we only live once, and hope you can enjoy it while being here. However, sometimes, you might find it difficult to find purpose, joy, passion or be your true self. If you feel lost or experience anxiety, or loneliness, I am here to support you to get through the tough times. As a therapist, my approach is warm, supportive and non-judgmental. I believe everyone is whole and complete, and you have all the answers within you. I will focus on providing a safe space for you to explore who you are, helping you better understand/accept yourself and figureing out what you would like to do with your precious life

Sex is usually a topic that is met with secrecy, embarrassment, shame, or judgment. Thus, I aim to create a safe, open environment to address various relational and sexual concerns (i.e., lack of intimacy, infidelity, erectile dysfunction, "excessive masturbation") with individuals of various sexual orientations, genders, ethnicities, and kinks. You should be able to have the sex you desire! I also welcome individuals who have issues related to depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, self-esteem, life transitions, employment, communication, assertiveness, and/or family dynamics.

I'm a couples therapist who specializes in supporting people navigate challenging conversations regarding sex/ intimacy. I've been a practicing therapist with over ten years of experience helping individuals and couples deal with the obstacles that daily life presents. Couple dynamics, and challenges with sex and intimacy can pose difficulties in partnerships making it a hardship to talk without feeling fear and judgment. As a therapist, I am a compassionate and judgment-free clinician, who will help you feel confident about your mental and sexual health.

As a trauma therapist and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, I help humans increase their bodily awareness about who they are, why they do the things they do, and who they would like to become. Having trained in Sex Therapy, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, EMDR, Art therapy, and Inner Relationship Focusing, I integrate these approaches in the gestalt. I work with people who experience difficulty accessing, connecting with, and verbalizing their feelings, as well as those with low self-esteem within their relationships. All humans can reach out to me, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, Sex+, CNM, and Kink folks are welcomed with an open heart.

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.

At Long Island Institute of Sex Therapy (LIIST), Samantha works with individuals facing challenges related to sexual functioning, depression, anxiety, gender and sexual orientation, and relationship skills. She provides support for gender and sexual orientation diverse (LGBTQ+) individuals and helps couples of all types enhance their communication skills. Samantha is also poly-inclusive and kink-aware.

Whether you’re single, dating, in a partnership (or identify your relationship another way!), couples counseling and family therapy provides a space to learn skills for better communication. With an emphasis on attachment, I can help you identify the impact significant relationships in your past have on your present behavior and beliefs. We can use that insight to actively build stronger connections and establish healthy boundaries. My systemic lens also aims to address the impact racism, classism, patriarchy, homophobia and sexism has on mental health, whether you identify with a dominant or minority group.

Taking the first step to seek therapy is a big accomplishment. Whether you are struggling with a crisis, looking for a casual space to talk and reflect, or something in between, we can take on your challenges together. With my calm and compassionate demeanor, as well as empathetic listening, I strive to cultivate a warm and judgment-free therapeutic environment where you will feel comfortable, safe, and heard. Using a variety of therapeutic modalities, I enjoy working with adults, young adults, and couples navigating issues including anxiety, OCD, trauma, relationships, sex and sexuality, life transitions, family dynamics, and more.

I’m a holistic psychotherapist trained to provide high quality, compassionate support to children, teens, and young adults navigating challenges of anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, stress, self esteem, and disordered eating. I have a particular passion for serving the LGBTQ+ community and work from a gender- and sexuality-affirming perspective. My experience in a variety of evidence-based treatment modalities, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, EMDR, and Mindfulness, allows me to tailor my therapeutic approach to your unique goals and needs.

My approach to therapy is clear, curious, warm, and adaptive to your needs. I utilize a blend of techniques from various therapeutic modalities that are proven effective and backed by research. You can expect our work to flow through two main focal points: practical insights and exercises based on neuroscience and mind-body integration that bring needed relief; and a deeper exploration of lifelong patterns in the subconscious mind to bring lasting change and healing. I am a supportive agent toward self-knowing so my clients can inhabit their lives and relationships from a place of vibrancy and clarity.

Beginning therapy can be scary and is a bold step toward making proactive changes in your life. I provide a warm and relaxed atmosphere to explore your emotional life in a safe and supportive space. Aware of the importance of the body, I experience you as a whole person: your words, life themes, affect, posture, and your presence. By experiencing you in your wholeness, I can contextualize what can feel confusing or fragmentary. I can share what I see and understand, helping you raise your self-awareness. This process can harmonize your thoughts and emotions. Insight alone often is not sufficient for healing.

Friction between our internal reality and the external world is often a significant source of stress in our lives. Who we are is often the source of our greatest strengths, but it can also leave us feeling unseen or invalidated by the world around us. These experiences can lead to feeling unseen, invalidated, or threatened by our families, communities, or society as a whole. Depression, anxiety, and other feelings are the natural result. Despite this, our sense of self and our identities may guide us to developing our lives so they reflect the way we want to live.

Madison aims to provide you with the space and support to grow into your most authentic self. Madison’s style is warm and expressive, leading with curiosity and humor while also holding you accountable to your goals. Her approach to therapy is highly collaborative, drawing from relational, psychodynamic, and anti-oppressive practices to help you navigate through whatever stands in the way of a more meaningful and fulfilling life.

If you are struggling with sex addiction, relationship issues, career or creative stagnation, or spiritual distress, you don't have to face these issues alone. I am a caring, compassionate psychotherapist with specialized training and experience in each of these areas. I treat both straight and gay clients, and work with individuals as well as couples.

Sometimes, we need help and support to make a change in ourselves and our lives to feel positively different. Because of that, I offer a unique, individualized type of counseling tailored to what you want and need most. I work with young adults and adults managing life transitions, trauma, stress/anxiety, and dissatisfaction with areas of their lives. I enjoy working with motivated individuals who look to improve their lives, career paths, families, personalities, relationships, and sex life. No matter how big or small the issue, we'll face it together. Ready to be the Best Version of Yourself and have the life you want? Call me.

Guided introspection leading to actionable connections is a tonic in an increasingly isolating, and volatile world. Whether this is your first time in therapy or another chapter on your quest for fulfillment in relationship with yourself and others, I am dedicated to meeting you where you are. Together we will bear witness to joys and challenges of being a human in our modern society, and celebrate the richness of humanity. As a trained couples and family therapist, I utilize a variety of theories integrating my past experience in both the performing arts and as a yoga instructor to provide a creative, holistic experience.

Choosing a new therapist can be intimidating, whether it’s your first time or you’ve been in therapy forever. I respect this and try to make the process of starting therapy one that feels as comfortable as possible from our first session. I believe the most important part of being human is our ability to empathize with others, and therapy should be a space where we can tell our story and truly feel heard, understood, and validated.

I specialize in getting you unstuck in order to clear emotional pathways to growth. I take tremendous pride in helping people like yourself, figure out who you are by helping you cope with feelings of anxiety, depression, and self-destruction. Through this, my client's are able to communicate effectively and feel close and secure in their relationships. I have a passion for working with women, most specifically women of color, to help you to understand and utilize all their feelings and expressiveness in ways that have laid dormant or underdeveloped.

As a licensed psychotherapist, I provide you with a safe, affirming space to share about emotions, thoughts and behaviors that are impacting your daily functioning, relationships and sense of self. Through collaboration, we explore the origin of these concerns, identify and deconstruct your belief system, work together to process the past and come to a resolution.