Transgender Allied Therapists in Gramercy Park, New York, NY

I would like to provide you with the help and support needed to make the changes in your life that you deem important. My style of therapy is client centered and collaborative which allows for a unique therapeutic experience.

I'm a Licensed Psychoanalyst and a Licensed Creative Arts Therapist. I have extensive experience working with people coping with depression, PTSD, relationship issues, anxiety and career concerns. I'm also trained as a Psychedelic Integration Psychotherapist which is a specifically focused treatment designed to create meaningful, desirable and durable lifestyle changes.

It is my belief that seeking help is a courageous step that should be commended. Therapy offers us an opportunity to get to know ourselves, and provides a safe and comfortable space to think about the ways we can make our lives better. In this space, we come to understand the deeper meanings of the problems we face, gain the emotional tools to solve these problems, and become more confident in the decisions we make. Therapy can help to slow life down, and helps us find a place in it that fits who we are.

I am a Licensed Social Worker and Associate Psychotherapist from Brooklyn, New York. Growing up in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, I knew there was a need for high-quality mental health services in underserved communities. Therefore, I focus my clinical practice and research on providing high-quality services and evidence-based interventions to vulnerable populations. I treat all clients with dignity, respect, and unconditional positive regard regardless of socioeconomic status sexual orientation, race, or religion.

Are you grieving, feeling sad or depressed, anxious, have uncontrollable anger or feelings of low self-esteem? These and other forms of inner conflict can be overwhelming and debilitating. They can cause physical pain as well as fatigue, sleeplessness, eating disorders and a host of other symptoms and behaviors. Psychotherapy can address these issues and help you to lead a more peaceful and fulfilling life. Finding the right therapist is crucial and can be challenging. Location and insurance are practical concerns, but should not be the primary consideration. The rapport between you and your therapist is key to successful treatment.

Are you struggling to find a job or feeling stuck in your career? This may make you feel really anxious, unhappy and unable to do things you really enjoy. Maybe you are feeling stuck because of a fear of failure, lack of motivation, and harshly high expectations. Maybe you wish you felt more confident in yourself and more self-assured in what next steps to take in your life and career to finally move forward. You're seeking change in how you feel about yourself and how your life looks and you need some help.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist who provides psychotherapy services to adults, adolescents, children, and families. I specialize in short-term treatment and cognitive-behavior therapy for anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma, and mind-body issues. As a therapist I am caring and approachable, and I strive to balance empathy with an engaged and interactive style. I am multilingual (Spanish and Italian) and enjoy working with people from all different backgrounds. I pride myself in approaching my therapeutic work with a focus on the integration of mind, body and spirit.

I am a licensed psychologist in both CT and NY. Whether you are adjusting to the new normal of social distancing, are experiencing a personal crisis, or are navigating relationships near or far, it’s my hope to help you cope and feel supported during this stressful time. In light of important measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, I am offering all current and prospective clients psychotherapy sessions through teletherapy. This is a type of therapy where we can meet virtually and confidentially through a video platform online.

We will work together to create a safe space to explore and understand patterns and obstacles that are contributing to what's bothering you right now. My goal is to provide a place you feel understood, and where we can work collaboratively to figure out what changes need to be made and how to make them. You are the expert on your life and history, and I will bring expertise from my clinical and academic training to help you work toward your goals. Due to COVID-19, all meetings are being conducted via telehealth.

Some people come to therapy knowing exactly what they want to work on. Others have a more vague sense that something in their lives is wrong. Both motivations can be an incredible opportunity to learn more about oneself and figure out how to build a more authentic and fulfilling life. As a therapist and RYT-certified yoga instructor, I use a variety of modalities to assist clients in this goal. You can also read more about me on my Psychology Today blog "My Pleasure: The New Psychology of Sex, Dating, and Self-Care" at psychologytoday.com/us/blog/my-pleasure.

For more than 25 years I supervised a clinical Trama team that specialized in Trauma, PTSD and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). I was also a First Responder at Ground Zero providing services to victims and the NYPD. I am an internationally recognized expert in Executive Coaching and psychotherapy..

“To love well is the task in all meaningful relationships, not just romantic bonds.” bell hooks. Would you like to understand your relationships better and strengthen them? Would you like professional support thorough this process? If you would like a safe space where you would feel understood and freed to share your thoughts and emotions with the goal of finding solutions to your problem/s, then I will be the right psychotherapist for you. I will work with you through heartaches caused by ruptures, loneliness or disconnections and help you find strength within you and your environment.

I do not see a person’s experiences, thoughts and emotions as reducible to biological phenomena. Nor do I see them as reducible to a binary – “well vs. unwell,” “functional vs. non-functional” – binaries are for computers, and we are so much more than that. It is possible to have multiple, seemingly contradictory feelings simultaneously. In fact, I would argue that it is necessary to maximize “mental health.” t’s ok to be frustrated. It’s ok to be sad. It’s ok to have doubt. Feelings are messengers. We need to listen to what they have to tell us, not try to force them away.

Perhaps you are at a crossroads in your life; or, feeling stuck in some way and want to reflect on what brought you here and where this stage may lead. If this describes how you feel, you are taking a courageous step in seeking a therapist and I support you in this courage. I am ready to listen, explore your needs and whether or not you may want to make changes. I will work with you to set goals for yourself and in making desired changes. I have years of experience successfully working as a relational psychotherapist and alcohol/drug counselor.

Ever feel that something is off in your life, but cannot seem to figure out what it is? Perhaps you find yourself worrying, stressed, or feeling down? Or maybe you feel that you're different from others, that no one understands you, or you have difficulty connecting with others? Whether you have a unique or more immediate concern, or a desire for deeper understanding, self-reflection, and long-term change, I'm here to learn, understand, and assist you. I find it important to meet someone where they are at, and together, we can work to explore your values, attitudes, and goals.

If you or your child are dealing with anxiety, stress, relationship issues, school problems, life transitions, adoption or attachment related issues, impacts of trauma, or depression, I'm listening. There is hope and a way forward. I offer a safe, supportive space to deepen self-awareness, build empowerment, and identify and alleviate sources of distress or pain to create positive, lasting change. I welcome and work with clients from all backgrounds and enjoy working with students, adults, creative types, and people of color. I also specialize in working with adoptees and their families as I am personally connected to adoption.

Do you seem to have it all together on the outside, while your inner experience tells a different story? Are you frustrated by counterproductive patterns in your own behavior? As a psychotherapist and coach, I help my clients transform into the most confident, connected, and expansive version of themselves. Specializing in innovative brain-body therapies at the cutting edge of psychological care, I enjoy helping clients fulfill their highest potential in life, business, and creative pursuits.

Adults coping with Mental Health, Physical Health/Special Needs/Chronic Conditions, Addiction (individual/couples/family) issues along with depression, anxiety, OCD, grief, anger/fear and other challenges that negatively impact daily living. I am solution-focused and work within a Holistic Framework utilizing a mind/body/spirit approach. My business and creative backgrounds inform my work with those who seek to reduce the barriers to achieving and allow true and authentic success to emerge. I work especially well with those new to treatment and their families. Dual and multiply diagnosed people and their caregivers.

Therapy can help you transcend hardships and work through problematic patterns to enable you to lead a more satisfying and fulfilling life. I work collaboratively with my clients to enable them to relieve distress, overcome difficulties, and improve various aspects of their lives, including those linked to love, work, and self-esteem. Together we can help you shift things where you feel stuck, allowing you to bring in more of what you're seeking and less of what isn't serving you, so you can generate a life that feels more aligned with who you are.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in treating adults with a range of difficulties, including OCD, panic attacks, social anxiety, uncontrollable worry, depression, and trauma. I also work with clients experiencing family and relationship concerns or struggling to adjust to significant life changes. I believe in flexibly applying evidence-based treatments to meet the needs of the whole person. I offer practical tools to reduce suffering in the present, and to help you move toward a life of value and meaning. However, I also aim to understand how your past experiences and identities shape your worldview.