Attachment-based Therapists in Astoria, NY

Your mental health care is important because you are important. I want you to feel safe to bring your whole self to therapy, and to feel nurtured in the process. Encouraging authenticity, inclusivity, and humor, we will collaborate to establish a foundation of trust and increased awareness. Utilizing psychodynamic, somatic and mindfulness techniques to meet your needs. I know that connecting with a therapist can be a challenge, and I welcome a conversation to explore if working together feels like a good fit. My goal is for all of you to feel welcome.

TELEHEALTH AND OFFICE: Do you need a boost to manage your life? For those of us who suffer anxiety, depression, sadness, grief, sorrow or just want to improve overall wellness or enhance your life, I invite you to call me to discuss your current life circumstances. I have studied many healing therapies including EMDR, EFT, TFT,CBT, hypnosis, psychodynamic psychotherapy, coaching, past life regression,mindfulness, psychosynthesis, yoga, shiatsu & martial arts. I facilitate your process of living beyond loss due to death, feelings of abandonment, life transition and infertility. I use an integrated approach based on the your needs.

I know it wasn’t easy to come here, but you did. You took a courageous first step in the right direction of your road to change. Allow me the privilege to be part of your transformation. I want to work with you, and help you be the best version of you. The version that has been there all along, but has been obstructed by the pain and adversities you’ve faced. We will work together to understand the story of who you are. And we will develop goals that will make the path to the person you want to be clearer. Allow me the privilege of earning your trust, and show you I will be there every step of the way!

Are you an individual struggling with symptoms of ANXIETY or DEPRESSION. Are you experiencing sleepless nights, are you feeling, SAD, down, experiencing low energy or low mood and lack motivation. Are you WORRYING about your future, does it seem hopeless. Do you experience PANIC ATTACKS. You toss and turn at night and you're unable to shut off your brain. You worry about everything, all the time. You know you are better than this, but don't know how to MOTIVATE yourself to move forward. It feels like your symptoms are holding you hostage, and all you want to do, is live a better healthier life, but lack the skills to do so.

Struggling with trauma, grief, discrimination, immigration and cultural adjustment issues that keeping you up at night? Your challenges are real and valid, and can be affecting you, your relationships with family, friends, and even at work. If you find yourself spiralling down into isolation, feeling misunderstood, doubting your self worth and wandering, “What’s wrong with me?”, it’s time to reach out for help! There’s a way to ease your pain, achieve a sense of belonging, build meaningful connections and navigate documentation nightmare.

Navigating the world can be tough when you consistently try to please others,  have difficulty making decisions, or fear speaking your mind. I work with individuals who are  often marginalized, and exhausted by their unhealthy relationships  with self and others. Often when we attempt to live differently, negative emotions will kick in that cause us to cling to our old ways. I know all too well how difficult it is to feel overwhelmed or trapped by your circumstances. Together we'll push back on negative self talk, poor boundaries, self sabotage, and other unhelpful patterns that may be limiting life choices.

In my work, I aspire to create an atmosphere of safety, respect and trust, a space where judgement is suspended and we can freely explore and understand your needs, motivations and goals. Therapy could be used in many ways. You could choose to focus on particular symptoms, or develop strategies for certain situations. You may also use therapeutic space as a kind of playground where you can let yourself go, experience your inner reality and reflect on what happened to achieve greater self-awareness. My goal is to meet you where you are.

The way I see it, the goal of therapy is to bolster you so that you can maneuver whatever life brings your way. Depression, anxiety, and trauma all block our capacity to experience the wide range of emotions that give life it's vitality. As your therapist, I will be a secure and safe support as we explore patterns in your emotions and relationships, I will encourage you to experience life in a present-focused and embodied manner, and I will help to foster the growth of your natural strengths and resiliencies. Ultimately, I want to help my clients to reclaim their unique identity and to become better friends to themselves.

You are unique. Using a client-centered approach, I work with your individual needs and focus for therapy. Sometimes a person may seek change in their lives or want to process their unresolved experiences and understand themselves better. Whether you are sad about the past or worried about the future, I am well versed in multiple therapeutic modalities to be able to help.

The most important part of therapy is the relationship between the therapist and client. I pride myself in building strong, caring therapeutic alliances. I have expertise in treating anxiety, depression, chronic illness, phobias, and PTSD. Nobody likes to admit that they need help, but sometimes it can be a life transforming opportunity.

Putting on a flawless mask leaves you tired, anxious, and maybe like an imposter in your life. But now you recognize the high cost of perfectionism. You sacrifice sleep, health, relationships, and the freedom to be seen and loved for who you are at your core. You want to be genuine, but you feel overwhelmed about where to begin and scared about taking the first step. Perhaps you've lost touch with who you are. , But you’re ready to make a change. You're ready to start putting yourself first without feeling guilty for doing so.

Sarah is a New York State Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She works with individuals, couples and families to help foster healthy relationships not only with others, but also within themselves. Through a safe and secure environment, Sarah believes that development and growth occur with positive rapport and transparency in the therapeutic relationship. She focuses on life cycle transitions, allowing for insight into roadblocks. Sarah's emotional and relational-based approach works to assist clients in leading a more balanced and empowered life.

Everyone experiences emotions and situations in life that can be overwhelming, burdening, and anxiety-ridden. Many of these symptoms reflect inner conflicts and desires, but also early attachment patterns. Talking to a professional can help you develop insight and change patterns. My training as a psychodynamic psychotherapist and my previous work in neuroscience have shaped my practice philosophy. I believe that we naturally strive toward growth, safety and making relationships fulfilling. I provide a space where we can explore emotional conflicts, and make meaning of them--the basis for change and developing healthier ways of coping.

I am a queer and trans nonbinary therapist mainly providing support for trans and nonbinary clients coping with transphobia as well as navigating gender identity and a/sexuality exploration and development. Race, class, and gender are at the forefront in my work with survivors of complex trauma. I help queer and trans immigrant communities with mental health challenges related to their lived experiences of abuse and neglect, long-term grief, and intergenerational trauma. My clinical modalities are psychodynamic and experiential.

Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-worth, relational/family issues, or trouble reconciling with the past? Do you find yourself overcome with self-doubt, overthinking often, or without motivation? I am a trauma-informed, EMDR-trained, LGBTQIA+ affirming, queer therapist, who works with clients dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, and self-worth-related issues. I believe that psychotherapy that is tailored to your needs and personal experiences can have an incredible impact on your sense of well-being, improve relationships, and reconnect you safely to the world.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges? Are you looking to explore your gender, sexuality, or relationship with sex? Are you struggling to stop using substances that are causing life to feel out of control, but it feels like too much to take on alone? If you thought, "Oh, that's me." when reading any of these questions, you've come to the right place. Maybe you're feeling sad or stressed and can't identify what the issue is. Maybe you're feeling lonely or stuck and want to figure out how to change that. I work with all of that and much more! You are not alone in this, and we can figure this out together!

We all go through challenging times in our lives no matter how old we are. Some people choose to deal with those challenges on their own and some make the choice to share their thoughts, concerns, pain, anger, frustrations with someone who can help them go through resolution of their conflicts. Being in treatment can change profoundly someone’s life only if one wishes and wants to do that.

Working through a multicultural lens, Jessica is committed to helping individuals gain deeper self awareness while exploring the impact of societal pressures and systemic oppression on their sense of self and the challenges they face. Through a blend of cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practice and psychodynamic therapy, Jessica works with individuals and couples to challenge the patterns that keep them “stuck”, increase emotion regulation and understand how the past can impact the present. She uses a person-centered, strength-based approach to reconnect individuals to their inner resources to meet their goals.

You must be exhausted from life's many challenges and confusion about the state of your life. I am available to help you navigate and bring meaning to your life by listening and validating your feelings as well as providing compassion and support to do the hard work necessary for wellness. Each day is a new present, but traumas from our family origins may prevent us from moving forward. I will work patiently with you to set goals in therapy and work through loss and trauma.