Trauma and PTSD Therapists in 10007

I am a seasoned therapist treating adults struggling with relationships, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and personal goals. My specialities lie in familial conflict and trauma, women's mental health, and perinatal/parenting difficulties. I provide therapy for those seeking to minimize stress and discomfort, while working to build a deeper understanding of who they are. Together, we will navigate the challenges you are experiencing and dive deep in finding what works for you. I provide a warm, nurturing environment, while encouraging you to challenge yourself where you need to.

I am a mental health counselor licensed in New York with about 10 years of experience working as a therapist and life coach. I also have about 20 years of law enforcement experience. I have experience working with clients with a wide range of concerns to include, depression, anxiety, attachment issues, substance abuse issues, anger management concerns, domestic violence issues and sexual addictions. I also have helped people who have suffered trauma, including first responder traumas, and helped victims of abuse- sexual, physical and emotional.

I am passionate about working with individuals & couples facing relationship issues, adjusting to life transitions, or healing from anxiety and depression. I am a certified Emotionally-Focused Therapist (EFT) and have a focus on helping people heal from attachment trauma. If you notice unhealthy patterns in your relationships, have difficulty regulating or expressing your emotions, or feel stuck, I would love to help you. Together, we will apply a lens of curiosity and compassion to help you identify and respond to the challenges you face. We'll work together to first understand how and why you feel, think, and behave as you do.

Substance use disorders treatment can save your or a loved one’s life. For over 15 years, I have enjoyed working with individuals and families to elicit positive change in their lives. As the Director of Cultural Integration at Mountainside treatment center in Wilton, I implement Acceptance Commitment Therapy, as well as somatic and experiential therapies to help my clients engage more fully in what gives them a sense of meaning and purposefulness in their lives. I also like to incorporate mindfulness and breathwork through my experience as a yoga teacher.

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.

Life can be messy and complex, and sometimes we need some help navigating it. Whether you are struggling to make sense of life, feel like it's out of control at the moment, or feel like something is missing. Maybe you are stressed, struggling with depression, anxiety, or trauma? Whatever may be bringing you here, I can assure you therapy can help. I believe that the therapeutic process is an opportunity for individuals to create a place just for them where they can discuss their concerns openly without judgment. Together we create a space to explore who they are, where they have been, and where they want to go next.

I am a licensed clinical social worker who believes in the power of understanding ones own story. I do not believe that you are “broken,” or that you need “fixing.” I use a combination of mindfulness, strength-based, and compassion-focused approaches to empower my clients to re-claim parts of their story and achieve self-acceptance. I strive to help clients interpret past experiences and to unburden emotional pain, which can improve your relationships, help you achieve your goals, and improve your overall quality of life.

Lindsey is a holistic, relational psychotherapist working with both, individuals and couples, seeking healthier relationships. With an understanding that relationships take intentional work, she helps her clients address unresolved issues, communicate clearly, and increase empathy for themselves and others. She believes it is possible to change your dysfunctional patterns with enough curiosity and compassion. Whether it’s concerns about dating, career, self-image, or family, Lindsey takes time to listen, understand, and address the core feelings that lead to long-lasting relief.

Do you have issues in your relationship? Feeling stuck, unhappy,​ and unsure of what steps to take to resolve those challenges? Do you find it difficult to be intimate with your partner? Afraid to be honest about your needs and feelings or worried about the future of your relationship? Contact me and we will work together to explore your emotions, identify the problem, and develop a strategic plan for change. I am a AASECT certified sex therapist and licensed clinical social worker with a specialty and training in treating sexual health issues and on track in obtaining a PhD in Sexology.

Are you exhausted from feeling anxious, experiencing negative thought patterns, difficulty sleeping, challenges in your relationships, and more? I have a passion for empowering both adolescents and adults to overcome these barriers and to embrace a life filled with purpose and fulfillment. I utilize warmth. understanding, and a holistic trauma-informed lens, which can pave the way for lasting change. In our collaborative sessions, we'll work together to explore the intricacies of your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors and to begin making change.

I value the therapeutic relationship as the foundation of effective therapy. Through collaboration and empathy, my aim is to empower you, foster self-awareness, and make meaningful changes in your life. I have had the opportunity to live and work with individuals from various parts of the world, which has given me a deep understanding and respect for multicultural and diverse perspectives. Many clients seek my services due to our shared identity or their struggles with anxiety, depression, multicultural concerns, identity development, family and relationship challenges, grief, loss, spirituality, trauma, self-esteem, stress, etc.

I have been a practicing Social Worker for over 30 years. It has been my passion to help those in need . I graduated New York University in 1991 with a Masters Degree in Social Work and am also a Certified Life Coach. I also am the Vice President for a Private Not for Profit Social Service Agency in New York City serving those who live with mental illness, the homeless, HIV/AIDS, and Developmental Disabilities. In my private practice I have helped clients who have experienced depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, addictions and issues around self-esteem.

With warmth, empathy and compassion, I provide psychotherapy to adults who are struggling with self-criticism, anxiety, grief, depression or relationship problems. I specialize in helping individuals heal from experiences of trauma and have expertise in women's issues that can impact mental health like pregnancy, parenting, infertility, menopause, and pregnancy loss. Finally, I offer therapy for couples and families who are wishing to heal from conflict, and improve relationship satisfaction.

Life can throw us lots of curveballs, and you shouldn’t have to face them alone. Whether you are going through a time of crisis, want to address life-long patterns, improve interpersonal relationships, or address trauma, I’ll meet you wherever you are and help you to do that work. I feel that past traumas and early life experiences shape much of who we are today, but that doesn’t mean you can’t change who you’re going to be. Through EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), psychodynamic therapy, and CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) those traumas can be addressed and those patterns can be changed going forward.

Many of my clients are adults asking the "who am I" questions. They come to me to explore, express & discover themselves, perhaps for the first time or perhaps as part of a lifelong process. Whether anxiety or depression, a trauma, transition, or relationship trouble, feeling stuck or overwhelmed, or simply being new to New York first sent them to me, what they all have in common is a desire to feel more authentic, more connected & more at ease, and to live life with more joy, passion & purpose. I combine talk therapy with somatic therapies to help you reach your goals, embody your true self, and live the life you want to live.

I practice creating a therapeutic space where we can both embrace the present moment and embark on a journey of self-discovery. I believe that therapy is a long-term process that unfolds over time, leading to ever-expanding self-awareness and fulfillment. We are building this space together, and I use humanistic and psychodynamic approaches to help guide that process (Tweed jacket sold separately).

I believe that we all carry vast wisdom within us; I also believe that suffering often arises from our difficulty listening to our own wisdom & from the ways we learn to cope (isolation, blame, anger, busy-ness, drug/alcohol-related problems, hopelessness). We also face incredible hardship & pain (e.g., the loss of a loved one, a traumatic event) that dramatically alter our lives & perspectives & shake our ability to trust or feel safe. I honor the courage it takes to come to therapy & prioritize building a relationship based on trust & safety, essential for us to collaboratively explore beliefs, patterns, & reactions with openness

As an honors scholar of Tisch School of the Arts (NYU) and a graduate of Columbia University School of Social Work, Melody Merker can help you transform the script of your life so that you are living the true version of existence that reflects strengths and vulnerabilities. She can empower you to rise above past trauma; assist you in processing harbored unresolved or negative feelings. She can aide you in achieving a centered stance so that choices are more effective and stasis is not an option. Melody Merker's approaches include psychodynamic; cognitive behavioral; motivational interviewing; strengths based; dialectical behavioral.

The process of finding a therapist and beginning treatment can feel overwhelming. You are showing your strength and hope by starting this process. I am a psychotherapist who works with individuals, specializing in the particular needs of the LGBTQ population. I have also worked extensively with clients struggling with a variety of issues, including depression, anxiety, relationships, gender identity and sexuality, trauma, grief and loss, parenting, and life transitions. I view therapy as a collaborative effort, and I believe that a successful therapy depends primarily on a strong relationship between client and therapist.