Therapists in New York

I have worked with clients with issues such as marital problems, but they improved self-esteem, advocacy, and assertiveness in therapy, which reduced conflict with their spouse. My ideal client is someone motivated to change at the onset of therapy, who is committed to attending regular therapy sessions, identifies their goals, and focuses on a collaborative process to achieve their goals.

Working in schools and foster care settings for years, Sam is an expert in child and adolescent therapy. He utilizes two of the leading therapies, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). With CBT, Sam helps clients change unhelpful thought processes and behavioral patterns and aids clients in bravely facing their fears. While with DBT, he helps clients learn better emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills. He is passionate about building connections and assists clients in finding strengths and skills within themselves to work through any struggles they might be experiencing.

Combining a decade's worth of experience in public health, reproductive health, sexuality education, and community organizing, I prioritize equity and the human experience in my work with all clients. I operate from an approach where dignity and compassion are paramount to the emotional space I hold for others. My specialty lies in creating a safe space for my clients to process difficult emotions accompanying various life experiences, especially experiences that metabolize into a hectic inner and outer world.

I chose to become a therapist because I am amazed at the healing process through human connection. As complex beings, I am left in awe at the strength and resilience each individual possesses. I believe that despite difficulties faced, we have the power to rewrite our own story and live to fullest most authentic selfs. Our work together will not only aid you in overcoming any difficulties you may be facing but help understand patterns to develop tools that can be used in everyday life.

I love helping teens navigate life's stressors, including decisions about the future, relationships, mental health and behavioral difficulties. I'm also passionate about helping people with intellectual disabilities find empowering ways to regulate emotions and achieve their goals. My hope and intention is for each person to leave therapy with an increased awareness of their own strengths and gifts along with practical skills to help them reach their goals.

Are you someone who struggles with feeling lost and overwhelmed by unwanted patterns and behaviors? Do you constantly worry and desire a space to be heard and not judged for your personal experiences? In therapy, you can reclaim your life, finding freedom and relief from mental health challenges. Using a person-centered approach, we will create a safe space where you can express your feelings and thoughts, working collaboratively towards your goals. This approach fosters a supportive environment for self-discovery and personal growth. Hope is seeing the light despite the darkness you may feel.

Starting therapy can be a deeply personal choice. You may be struggling with anxiety, depression, the lingering effects of trauma, feeling alone in your experiences, seeking solace and understanding. For those experiencing the unique challenges of perinatal and maternal mental health, or experience of a traumatic event my expertise provides a gentle and nurturing sanctuary.

Offering Free Consultations NOW accepting select United Healthcare & JRN In-Network! (limited space available) Disconnection from your true self is what I see creates many problem areas in people’s lives: unhealthy relationships, weak interpersonal boundaries, lack of self-esteem, panic, anxiety and fear based decisions and behaviors. I help them repair this separation and come back into alignment with who they always have been deep down.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 30 years of experience providing psychotherapy and coaching to individuals, couples, families and businesses. Everyone has special strengths to deal with life's challenges, relationship troubles and stressors. Psychotherapy can help with these dilemmas. I believe that a genuine client/therapist relationship is vital for counseling to be effective and meaningful. I will help you feel comfortable by providing a safe, compassionate and nonjudgmental atmosphere. In this way, we will work together to help you make the necessary changes to successfully solve problems, strengthen relationships and improve your quality of life.

I see patients from age 6 thru young adulthood. They typically have anxiety sleep disorders, , emotional dysregulation, psychogenic symptoms such as gastrointestinal distress, fear of choking, eating disorders, and interpersonal and family difficulties

As individuals, partners, or parents, we know when something is out of sync. Changing situations, relationships and emotions are all part of the human condition. Sometimes we struggle to adjust. How we act -- physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually-- all determine our level of health. I specialize in mood disorders, trauma, bereavement, and suicide survivors. My clients are the experts. They experience the situation. I observe and listen, provide support, and suggest tools they may use as they challenge themselves, as they find a better to deal with their problems. Small changes equal big impacts in our lives.

I want to empower my clients to successfully overcome their personal challenges and lead happier lives. Many of my clients struggle with depression and anxiety and are pleased to discover the very real benefits of individual therapy. Other clients face family problems, relationship issues, or struggle with substance abuse. My clients find it beneficial to meet with an objective mental health professional with compassion, experience and expertise.

Anxiety, depression, and those really difficult feelings can make us feel stuck, but there is hope. Let's focus on feeling better, personal growth, and healing by looking at the world through your eyes. Allow me to assist you through an empathetic lens that doesn't ask "What's wrong with you?", but instead, wonders what experiences lead you to where you are now. From there, we can figure out how to get you where you truly want to be. I use a trauma-informed lens and solution-focused approach to help guide the work I do with my clients. I like to give my clients autonomy and make them feel like I am meeting them where they are.

Please email for client availability. Taking the first steps towards emotional recovery and wellness are the most courageous ones you can take. Everyone has a different perspective on what emotional wellness looks like. No matter the circumstances, everyone is deserving of making positive changes without feeling hurried. I hope to be a part of your journey of identifying and fostering those personal strengths that have provided you with the resilience to keep you moving forward. This will you help you develop safety, trust, self-compassion, and hope to begin to heal.

I take an eclectic approach to therapeutic modalities, incorporating psychodynamic and relational approaches with specific CBT, DBT, and mindfulness skills. I believe that exploring our past experiences and the ways we carry patterns of relating to people throughout our lives is the bedrock of therapeutic change, but that at times, it is important to focus on here and now skills in order to deal with acute crises.

Navigating life’s journey can be challenging at times for all of us and yet we are here to learn the lessons that are often unique to our own experiences. If you too are now aware of the need to tap into the power of self-knowledge so that you can live a life that helps you find purpose, fulfillment, confidence and competence, your decision to seek therapy is a natural step in the right direction. My role as a therapist is to assist in the process of helping you heal from the emotional “dis-ease” that can be part of the human experience.

Whether you are seeking lasting changes through a deeper understanding of self or a space to address specific issues that you want to resolve, I will work with you to develop a treatment plan that is both self-directed and unique to you as an individual.

My ideal client is ready to explore their own patterns of behavior and gain insight into the ways these patterns impact their relationships. I specialize in family therapy, relationship therapy and group work. This includes work with multiple couples in a group format as well groups of friends. If you have a relationship that you're interested in improving, I'm here to help. We learn a lot about ourselves from the relationships and friendships that we choose. I enjoy helping individuals gain insight about themselves based on these connections while taking your relationships and friendships to the next level.

Shelly practices from an empathetic and multiculturally sensitive perspective. Her clinical interests include anxiety, crisis and trauma, sexuality and sexual issues, and substance abuse and addiction.