Therapists in 10304

Have you felt stressed, anxious, grief stricken, panicky, or depressed? Are relationships causing you conflict and it's as if no one understands you? You have made the first step to bettering yourself and I appreciate you. I am here to provide my experience, training and empathic approach to give you the tools to overcome your challenges. We will do this together. My almost 2 decades of being a psychotherapist has taught me great patience, compassion, empathy and understanding of our unique situations. I am looking forward to helping you overcome your difficulties in life and spreading your wings of emotional and inner freedom!

My goal as a therapist is to provide guidance and support to individuals and families to help them strengthen their relationships with themselves, their family members, and community. This will happen by creating a cohesive and trusting therapeutic relationship and guiding the understanding and the meaning of feelings and behaviors.

I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults of varying backgrounds that struggle with anxiety, depression, separation anxiety, bipolar disorder, and other stress-related problems. I have specialized practice with the LGBTQIA+ community working primarily with teens and young adults. Overall, I will work with clients to help them recognize the power of change that lies within each individual.

Are you struggling with issues that interfere with your ability to enjoy life? Do you feel stuck, lost, or hopeless? If you want to make positive changes in your life and/or family life, its never too late to start. If you are seeking someone to listen to you (without judgment) and help you navigate through some of life’s difficult journeys, please reach out and contact me. Together we can work through it. In addition to traditional psychotherapy, I practice various holistic techniques including mindfulness, visual imagery, relaxation, and art therapy.

The practice New Decision Therapy was designed to heal those who have less than ideal relationships with themselves and others. When trauma happens to us, these memories embed themselves in our bodies on a cellular level. This is what leads to our particular types of behavior, personalities and affects our reactions and relationships. When we feel overwhelmed, unhappy, alone and disconnected, this is a matter of suppressed trauma and previous pain. NDT goes into the memory, back to where the pain or trauma initially happened, and removes that old memory and pain through taking a New Decision which only happens through forgiveness.

Starting therapy can feel overwhelming. It may feel unnatural to confide in a stranger, admit vulnerabilities, or ask for help. You may even feel lost and confused, alone to shoulder the burden of your worries or most painful secrets. Psychotherapy can be a powerful tool, where you can become free from the suffering created by these burdens. Therapy is a space where you begin to explore the questions that escape us on the day-to-day: who am I? where do I find meaning? Is this path right for me? These questions may seem daunting, but you won’t face them alone—together we will take the plunge and, hopefully, find clarity and wellness.

Guided Element MHC is a virtual group practice. We all hit difficult roads in our lives, unexpectedly and without caution. Dealing with overwhelming emotions, thoughts & feelings will definitely impact our mood, behaviors, and interactions with people. Our goal is to work with our clients to address these emotions and behaviors they are experiencing, & work towards developing positive coping skills, tools & techniques to apply in their lives. We have clinicians who worked for FDNY, and various backgrounds and populations. We aim to helping individuals step into a better version of themselves and coping skills to manage stress.

Jessica is certified in Family Therapy & Couples Therapy; I am a supportive and kink-affirming therapist and I love helping couples (and individuals) learn to effectively communicate, create intimacy and connection, reignite chemistry and provide sex education; because the sexual life you desire doesn't have to be out of reach! I am comfortable hearing about those spicy desires so that I can empower you to share them with your partner(s) in a safe and non-judgmental way. I specialize in couples counseling & sex therapy. There is nothing taboo or off limits to anything you share with me, as your psychological safety is my priority.

Are you struggling with overwhelming emotions, relationship difficulties, or low self-esteem? Maybe you feel like you have a hard time getting out of your own head or feel “stuck” in your negative thoughts. As a licensed therapist with over 7 years of experience, I specialize in helping individuals, both adults and adolescents, manage mood disorders, navigate interpersonal challenges, and build self-esteem. Therapy with me is empowering, nonjudgmental, and evidence-based. Therapy is a collaborative process in which we can work together to see what works for you, in my opinion, there is no "one shoe fits all" approach.

IN OFFICE & TELEHEALTH SESSIONS AVAILABLE. The characteristics of an effective seasoned clinician oftentimes is one who appreciates the importance of both empathy and commitment in being a therapist. My practice specializes in the treatment of adolescents and adults who present with behavioral and emotional problems caused or made worse by substance misuse. This work often involves family members in order to compile a comprehensive assessment and develop effective solutions to the presenting problems. I believe these factors coupled with motivation of the client makes for a situation filled with hope and possibility of change.

Individuals and couples who come into therapy are often experiencing some struggle in their life. In therapy with you, my goal is to address these immediate concerns, explore with you how they may stem from longer-term unmet concerns, and work with you toward more effective management and if possible, resolution. With advanced training from the William Alanson White Institute for Psychoanalysis, my clinical orientation is psychodynamic and interpersonal, and we will also use other therapies including Cognitive Behavioral and Dialectical Behavioral for an eclectic, rounded treatment approach.