Therapists in New York

Accepting new couples & individual therapy clients. All sessions are virtual. Are you looking for a more embodied, connected, and fulfilling life? Maybe you tried traditional talk therapy before but found it wasn’t enough. If you are seeking lasting, holistic personal growth and are open to working on it, consider my integrated body-mind-soul approach. I can help you develop your inner resources to navigate stressful periods; balance your nervous system; communicate clearly and effectively; tend to unprocessed grief; understand your inner dynamics, mood changes, unexpressed creativity, soul longings; and more.

As a clinician, Ruthann strives to promote advocacy across the multiple communities she has served through her life's work. She finds passion in truly believing that all persons can live rewarding lives regardless of their financial, social, intellectual, physiological, and emotional differences. Through her acknowledgement of the cultural factors that contribute to her clients' narratives, she strives to create approaches that cater to their mental health and wellness needs.

Does it feel like there’s more potential to your life, but something always seems to hold you back? Perhaps you’re dealing with depression, anxiety, or past trauma. Many people struggle with making meaningful connections, navigating relationships, and searching for purpose. My role as a therapist is to help you remove the roadblocks that keep you from living your fullest life. I support people from all backgrounds, including women, survivors of abuse, college students, the Jewish community, couples, and more. No matter what you’ve been through in the past, you deserve a healthy, happy, and meaningful life moving forward.

I am here to support you on your journey of healing and growth. I truly believe that we each have the power to heal ourselves and live meaningful lives full of depth, joy and love. I am a Core Energetics practitioner and I will help you to integrate body, mind and emotions. Core energetics is a body-oriented psychotherapy that works with a person's emotional blocks, often held in the body. Life can be more joyful when old pain is released through energetic movement. We bring consciousness to old patterns to free ourselves and make lasting changes.

Dealing with various types of trauma and the ways in which it can impact our daily lives can be challenging. I am here to help you understand that your trauma does not define you, your trauma reactions are valid and I’d like to support you in the development of healthy coping skills. This will allow you the freedom to transcend beyond traumatic experiences, forging a new path toward growth, healing, recovery and wellness. I can help you navigate and cope with addiction/substance use, PTSD, depression, anxiety, life transitions, identity related issues, and family/interpersonal relationships.

I work with individuals, families, couples from a client-centered humanistic approach, specifically meeting you where you are and helping you to meet your goals. I believe that healing can begin to take place in an authentic human relationship and support my clients in discovering any barriers that may be blocking them in enjoying their best life. I am trained in EMDR, Somatic Experiencing and CPT, and help my clients who have unprocessed trauma that impacts them to heal. I am also a registered yoga teacher, reiki practitioner, & trained in MBSR. I am licensed in NY, NJ and California and see clients virtually in all locations.

More than just talk therapy: Are you struggling to find deeper purpose & balance? You may feel disconnected, anxious, lonely & are seeking a sense of meaningful connection while finally healing the root of your pain. Whether you are feeling lost in how to heal unresolved trauma, or need support in transition, we will co-create authentic connection to your true self & develop a plan to reach your goals creatively. Together, our therapists will help you find freedom, feel safe in your body, and strengthen your tools for emotional balance. Treatment options: Creative Arts Therapy, Somatic Therapy, & KAP.

I establish trust with the people I have the honor of working with. I ask for consent, and I use tools and techniques with gentleness and mindfulness. I work collaboratively, I ask about goals, dreams and aspirations, and am transparent about what I am doing and why and how I intend to support. If something is not working or doesn't feel good, I am always open to trying a different way or bringing in additional support as needed. Part of my commitment to doing this work is doing my own work, and I remain active in building my own ability to be present, resourceful, skilled, and energized to provide support.

Effective psychotherapy depends upon the unique relationship that develops between client and therapist. I provide an environment that is grounded in authenticity, warmth, safety and acceptance. Together we will work on discovering ways of being that no longer work for you while experimenting with new possibilitiies. We will develop a healing relationship that will let you open up in new and unexpected ways while we explore life's sorrows, challenges as well as joys and successes. Come in for a consultation and together we will discover if we are a good fit.

Are you looking to improve your quality of life and elevate your relationships? Welcome! I'm Shterna, a Marriage and Family Therapist working with individuals, families, and couples, and I'm glad you're here! Deciding to come to therapy is one of the biggest acts of self-love, and I'd be honored to witness your growth and healing journey. I provide a holistic and personalized approach to therapy that addresses the unique needs of each client and their relationship system. My specialties include relationships, family challenges, life transitions, childhood trauma, self-esteem, and boundaries.

Balancing professional advancement and personal life often induces overwhelming stress and anxiety. However, these challenges present opportunities to explore unconscious issues, patterns, and traumas for healing. Embracing individual therapeutic processes can reshape perspectives, fostering a reconnection with forgotten or undiscovered aspects of ourselves. This journey facilitates a fuller, more authentic life.

Most of the clients I see have a history of trauma—physical or sexual abuse, neglect, or developmental trauma, which is the residue of dysfunctional caregiving. I believe strongly that people are naturally inclined to heal; our bodies and minds lean toward wholeness, even if it often feels like we can’t get there. While we go on with our day-to-day lives, acting as though everything is okay, the parts of us that were hurt—most often young parts—are still waiting and hoping for some kind of resolution to their pain. In therapy we look for those parts and take care of them; we nurture them and help them heal.

I believe in everyone’s ability to heal and grow. With genuine care, authenticity, and deep respect, I accompany clients on their journey. We will explore the route of your struggles and uncover any blocks or adaptations that don't serve you today, which will allow you to experience and share more of your true SELF. I provide a safe, supportive environment to do deep work, grieve losses, heal traumas, anxieties, and depression, and develop a more secure relationship with yourself, others and the world. Together we will discover and hone your inner strengths, your ability to be present, and help you make the changes you desire!

While trained in evidence-based treatment techniques, my work is ever informed by and in full respect for the mind, body, and spirit of each client. As you consider the sometimes intimidating but always promising and courageous step of entering therapy, I welcome the opportunity to help you find the relief and change you are seeking.

It is in my belief that we are all intrinsically whole, deserving and worthy of love and meaningful connections. However, somewhere along the way we have incurred pain and hurtful experiences that have tainted our story and lens of how we see the world and ourselves. Sometimes the narrative runs so deep that we can’t stop the thoughts and feelings that flow continuously. In this way, everyday feels like a struggle. Perhaps you secretly feel lost and lonely or you struggle with feelings of anxiety, insecurity or sadness and are uncertain about how to navigate the complexity of your emotions. Wherever you are - your story matters.

I am here to support you on your journey of healing and growth. I truly believe that we each have the power to heal ourselves and live meaningful lives full of depth, joy and love. I am a Somatic Core Energetics practitioner and I will help you to integrate body, mind and emotions. Core energetics is a body-oriented psychotherapy that works with a person's emotional blocks, often held in the body. Life can be more joyful when old pain is released through energetic movement. We bring consciousness to old patterns to free ourselves and make lasting changes.

You have everything you need. You possess abundant resources that are available to support you, within you. I believe therapy is relational alchemy and provides a mechanism for harnessing resources. As a therapist and clinical consultant, I provide a space for connection and healing with people who want to be active participants in their personal growth. I see myself as a partner and collaborator in our work together. I will support you to develop trust in yourself and gain clarity about how you want to live.

My approach to psychotherapy is collaborative and experiential. I strive to create a safe and supportive therapeutic relationship through which you can share, express freely, and activate your deepest potential for transformation. I am devoted to the well-being of my clients and provide the best possible therapy to help facilitate insight and growth. Areas of expertise include trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, addiction, family dynamic/attachment and relationship. I also offer services for clients working toward specific personal goals in the areas of, student/school, career/improved work-life, purpose and personal potential.

I provide an integrative individual counseling service. I am interested in supporting clients to make healthy changes and growths in their lives through deepening their awareness of themselves and the world around them. Through this unique therapy relationship we will address current and past concerns from a Gestalt model. We will work together through problems in the here and now, including mindfulness, somatic awareness, meditations, laughter, parts work, and stress reduction practices. I also believe in empowerment in therapy and I believe that the greatest source of healing already exists in each of us as human beings.