Therapists in New York

Hi, I’m Preet, a psychotherapist and board-certified mental health therapist in New York State with a Master’s degree in Applied Psychology from New York University and a strong connection to The New School as an alumna. I am dedicated to creating a welcoming and inclusive space where everyone feels valued, seen, and understood.

Welcome to the practice of a highly experienced therapist who brings warmth and empathy to helping people address their conflicts. A former Social Work Associate Professor at Fordham University, I bring an array of tools to address anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, marital stress and other concerns. A 25 year practitioner of (EMDR) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, we can address a wide range of issues from Posttraumatic Stress to phobias, social anxiety and performance enhancement. Cognitive-Behavioral and Psychodynamic approaches are blended into a style that most people will enjoy and have confidence in.

Psychotherapy is an endeavor that many people seek to improve the overall quality of their lives. Whether one is experiencing conflict within relationships, difficulties coping with stress, a specific life problem, or acute symptoms, the insights, skills and increased awareness that come from psychotherapy can be invaluable. I work with patients to help create and maintain satisfying relationships, decrease emotional distress, develop healthy and effective coping strategies, cultivate self esteem and healthy self image, and increase satisfaction with life.

Be yourself - everyone else is taken! My practice focuses on people struggling with depression, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, trauma, and anxiety. These often manifest as difficulties in romantic, social, and work success. I help my clients feel better about themselves, less alone, and more capable of loving and being loved. My clients end up feeling more comfortable in their own skins and engage in life, work, and relationships with greater confidence.

My specialty is in helping clients with anxiety, depression, PTSD, relational issues, loss of purpose, and integrating non-ordinary states of consciousness (i.e., psychedelic experiences). I use psychodynamic therapy with an existential-humanistic approach and invite my clients to see their life’s ongoing journey as an endless source of wisdom. Compassion and acceptance are key to my approach to helping with various challenges.

My experience working in the mental health system for over 10 years has shown me the impact of oppressive systems on the well-being of individuals. This is why I believe as a therapist it is my duty to view all client struggles through systems theory (the impact of external systems on an individual versus the independent “deficiencies” of one person). Your struggle may be tied to race, culture, sexual orientation, gender identity, neurodivergence, etc. Maybe you’re having a hard time setting boundaries, focusing on your own needs, forming healthy relationships, breaking intergenerational patterns, or not reaching your goals.

I am a dedicated clinician with the mission to help others recognize and reach their potential by promoting their emotional and mental well-being. Resiliency is a skill that I emphasize throughout treatment. For some the need for crisis intervention or need for short term solution therapy is appropriate. Others need long term, psychodynamic therapy or cognitive behavioral therapy. The chosen modality is always tailored to the needs of the client. "Choose your attitude, choose your life."

Have you struggled with your sense of self, setting boundaries, or processing a traumatic experience to the point where it affects your relationships or ability to function? Do you feel isolated, lost or overwhelmed when it comes to just getting through the day, returning a text, or just showing up for yourself? With the complexities to today's world, it often seems as if our problems are amplified, while simultaneously being invalidated because they might not be "as bad" as the person next to us, or "too intense" to share with others. Everyone deserves the space to understand and explore their inner world. Let's talk about it.

I'm a licensed psychotherapist. People ask for my advice on all aspects of life. I'm a new genus of therapists- mixing cognitive behavior DBT and psychodynamic therapies, to get the resolve you want. And I love what I do. With a relationship based on trust, respect and empathy, my goal is to help you create a different view of life- to change faulty thinking, get past old schemas, and resolve current issues that get in the way of your own personal growth and joy in life. Let's work on breaking destructive patterns, thoughts and actions through gained strength, empathy and resolution.

We can often find that our lives and our relationships are sometimes limited, dulled, or stuck. Or that we don’t seem to have full access to the entirety of our experiences. Past confusing or potentially traumatic experiences can often contribute to these blocks or impasses. With a focus on the present, we can revisit and reframe past experiences — and begin changing and improving the quality your life and your relationships currently and moving forward.

Welcome to my page! I am a 2nd generation therapist who works with adult professionals of all ages who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, transitional issues, and relationship/family issues. I also have extensive experience working with adults suffering from acute and chronic illness, as well as helping individuals navigate death and process grief/bereavement.

Hi I am Isaac Cruz LMHC a psychotherapist  providing services to clients within the New York City area. Manhattan preferred psychotherapy specializes in providing Psycho dynamic and mindfulness therapeutic services to help people struggling with trauma, unresolved issues from their  early childhood experiences and their past, and as well difficulties with low self esteem, anxiety and negative self perception and personality disorders. Psychodynamic psychotherapy and mindfulness may help a client to understand their personal experience and uncover potential  patterns of dysfunction.

I am a psychodynamic and cognitive behaviorally oriented, trauma-informed therapist, with over ten years of experience working in the human services field. Through my many years of clinical practice, I have come to specialize in working with clients from diverse and marginalized populations, including veterans, parents, members of the LGBTQ+ community, adults with learning disabilities, adolescents, trauma survivors, and adults with persistent mental illness. I believe in the importance of self-exploration as an instrument to improve one's emotional wellbeing.

Maybe you’re isolating, overwhelmed, constantly triggered, or adjusting to something new, my job is to help you put it into words and find a way through. Perhaps it’s work stress, old or recent trauma, a loss, a relationship or a learning problem, or simply problems becoming your best self - I integrate both psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral approaches, as well as continual study of new developments in the field to help. My style is warm, interactive and tailored to your needs. I see treatment as both an art, a science, and a unique conversation between two people whose focus is on your needs and your desires.

Life experiences can bring pain and conflict resulting in depression, anxiety and coping with substances. I frequently hear the expression of loneliness, emptiness and feeling unfulfilled in people's lives and the sadness, disappointment and anger over relationships with themselves, partners, family and friends that fail to satisfy those needs. Experience has taught me that feeling heard and understood generates a sense of hope and stimulates movement toward insight through exploration and examination of one's inner life. Psychodynamic psychotherapy offers the framework and space for this work, leading to corrective emotional experiences and a more satisfying life and relationships.

Embarking on a journey of healing with a therapist who understands your unique experience can make all the difference. As a multi-racial person raised in Queens, NY, I bring a deep cultural sensitivity and awareness to my practice. I am LGBTQIA+ affirming and committed to providing a space where a person from any background can feel safe, connected, and encouraged to become the best version of themselves. To facilitate this, I offer EMDR, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, and CBT. I also encourage the exploration of existential conflicts and find that this is often fertile ground for growth.

Making ourselves vulnerable is one of the most challenging experiences we encounter. We learn to protect ourselves in various ways, sometimes affecting how we interact in social settings when talking to our friends, family, coworkers, and romantic partners. Exploring these issues can be a daunting task - but it doesn’t need to happen alone. I aim to create a safe, welcoming space so that self-exploration and self-reflection don’t seem as scary and daunting. My goal is to build a relationship where you can experience trust, comfort, and feeling understood so that it feels easier being vulnerable with yourself and others.

Therapy can provide a path to relieving distress and gaining invaluable self awareness. I offer my patients a safe space through which they can better understand their feelings and experiences and develop skills to cope with stressors. I work predominantly as an insight-oriented therapist, understanding how the past elucidates present difficulties, but also help patients examine problematic patterns of thought or behavior when relevant. I believe in a collaborative approach to treatment, developing individualized goals with patients and regularly checking in about how they are experiencing the process of therapy.

People often come to see me when they've tried to improve their situation on their own through resources that are readily available such as talking with friends or family. Sometimes friends and family can only help so much. Psychotherapy aims at addressing the situation at its core. As your therapist, we would work together to explore and understand your underlying emotional experience, thinking patterns, and outward behaviors for the purposes of preventing future trouble, alleviating current distress, and improving resilience.