Female Therapists in Chelsea, NY
Lucienne Despota
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, FIPA, CLC
Verified Verified
Chelsea, NY 12512
I am a very experienced trauma therapist, specializing in treating young adults suffering from PTSD, abuse in narcissistic relationships, codependency, break ups, anxiety, depression, LGBTQ issues, divorce, and work place problems, using cognitive behavioral work, EMDR and IFS. My approach is eclectic and interactive, blending a combination of techniques. Non-judgment and warmth in a holistic frame describes my style. I also am trained in ADHD coaching, NLP, hypnosis, and other modalities designed for you to develop better coping skills. This is not a cookie cutter approach. It is a treatment custom made to meet your needs.
I am a very experienced trauma therapist, specializing in treating young adults suffering from PTSD, abuse in narcissistic relationships, codependency, break ups, anxiety, depression, LGBTQ issues, divorce, and work place problems, using cognitive behavioral work, EMDR and IFS. My approach is eclectic and interactive, blending a combination of techniques. Non-judgment and warmth in a holistic frame describes my style. I also am trained in ADHD coaching, NLP, hypnosis, and other modalities designed for you to develop better coping skills. This is not a cookie cutter approach. It is a treatment custom made to meet your needs.
Dr. Silvia Birklein, SYNC Psychological Services™
Psychologist, PhD, MA, LCAT, BC-DMT, CMA
Verified Verified
Chelsea, NY 12512
I am a licensed psychologist/psychoanalyst with over 20 years of practice in psychotherapy and body/mind approaches. If you experience trauma, anxiety, depression, or relationship problems, I am dedicated to helping you. I'll work with you on becoming aware of unresolved issues that limit your choices and freedom in life by attending carefully to your narrative and experience. Emphasis is on an exploration of your issues, and on the therapeutic relationship. In addition, our group has a team of experts/clinicians who are trained in a variety of approaches and issues. Please see the website for more info: WWW.SYNCPSYCH.COM
I am a licensed psychologist/psychoanalyst with over 20 years of practice in psychotherapy and body/mind approaches. If you experience trauma, anxiety, depression, or relationship problems, I am dedicated to helping you. I'll work with you on becoming aware of unresolved issues that limit your choices and freedom in life by attending carefully to your narrative and experience. Emphasis is on an exploration of your issues, and on the therapeutic relationship. In addition, our group has a team of experts/clinicians who are trained in a variety of approaches and issues. Please see the website for more info: WWW.SYNCPSYCH.COM
I view therapy as a partnership and work well with clients who are driven to gain understandings of themselves and life, both autonomously and collaboratively. Every person has their own strengths, which can be harnessed to develop insight and change into their lifestyles and perspectives. I also acknowledge that everyone has their own past experiences that have led them to today. I strive to establish rapport with my clients and a space to feel safe and validated to foster a deeper level of empowerment, personal growth and self-acceptance.
I view therapy as a partnership and work well with clients who are driven to gain understandings of themselves and life, both autonomously and collaboratively. Every person has their own strengths, which can be harnessed to develop insight and change into their lifestyles and perspectives. I also acknowledge that everyone has their own past experiences that have led them to today. I strive to establish rapport with my clients and a space to feel safe and validated to foster a deeper level of empowerment, personal growth and self-acceptance.
Nicole Angela Layer
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, MHC-LP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Chelsea, NY 12512 (Online Only)
In the journey of life, we all face challenges that can weigh heavily on us. Sometimes these challenges, and the effort expended in overcoming them, cast a heavy darkness on our heart and mind. Whether those challenges are grappling with anxiety, navigating the depths of depression, confronting past traumas, or navigating the complexities of identity within the LGBTQIA+ spectrum - know that you are not alone.
In the journey of life, we all face challenges that can weigh heavily on us. Sometimes these challenges, and the effort expended in overcoming them, cast a heavy darkness on our heart and mind. Whether those challenges are grappling with anxiety, navigating the depths of depression, confronting past traumas, or navigating the complexities of identity within the LGBTQIA+ spectrum - know that you are not alone.
Isabella Scapini-Burrell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW(R), LCSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chelsea, NY 12512
The first step you take, that moment when you pause to reflect on, “how am I doing? Why am I feeling this way?” is so very important. Life comes in the way of dreams and of loving relationships. And reflecting on where you are in this whole process often gets neglected. When things go well, one can feel that one’s choices are the right ones, but when conflicts arise, when anxiety mounts, and depression sets in, then you know something is amiss. When we first meet I will ask you questions about your concerns, your worries; together we will think about what’s getting neglected, prioritized, what you value, what you wish for yourself.
The first step you take, that moment when you pause to reflect on, “how am I doing? Why am I feeling this way?” is so very important. Life comes in the way of dreams and of loving relationships. And reflecting on where you are in this whole process often gets neglected. When things go well, one can feel that one’s choices are the right ones, but when conflicts arise, when anxiety mounts, and depression sets in, then you know something is amiss. When we first meet I will ask you questions about your concerns, your worries; together we will think about what’s getting neglected, prioritized, what you value, what you wish for yourself.
CONSCIOUS COUNSELING / A NEW WAY TO EXPAND EXPAND – to open up, broaden, develop, grow. CONTRACT– to diminish, close, restrict, lessen. CAUSES of contraction – anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship/family difficulties, separation and loss, work stress, significant life changes….Telehealth available for FL, NY, NJ.
CONSCIOUS COUNSELING / A NEW WAY TO EXPAND EXPAND – to open up, broaden, develop, grow. CONTRACT– to diminish, close, restrict, lessen. CAUSES of contraction – anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship/family difficulties, separation and loss, work stress, significant life changes….Telehealth available for FL, NY, NJ.
As a mental health professional, i am always guiding clients to make improvements, and it isn’t always easy. I have many clients with different mental health issues. The most ideal situation with my client was when he required assistance with depressed mood and adjustment to new relationship. Assisting my client with adjustment, positive reinforcement, problem-solving skills, communication skills and relaxation techniques was rewarding. I Use that momentum and some carefully chosen resolutions and goals to help my client go into with more hope and lasting, positive changes.
As a mental health professional, i am always guiding clients to make improvements, and it isn’t always easy. I have many clients with different mental health issues. The most ideal situation with my client was when he required assistance with depressed mood and adjustment to new relationship. Assisting my client with adjustment, positive reinforcement, problem-solving skills, communication skills and relaxation techniques was rewarding. I Use that momentum and some carefully chosen resolutions and goals to help my client go into with more hope and lasting, positive changes.
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You’re so tired. And you’re tired of saying you’re tired. Especially after these exhausting COVID years. It’s so hard to turn your mind off from your worries and your endless to-do list. You’re overwhelmed, wondering when things will get easier. You provide so much care to others, but you get lost in the shuffle. Your temper flares easily. So much has changed in your life, and you wonder if you will feel like yourself again. Care work is incredibly hard and often invisible, and caring for yourself in the midst of that is even harder.
You’re so tired. And you’re tired of saying you’re tired. Especially after these exhausting COVID years. It’s so hard to turn your mind off from your worries and your endless to-do list. You’re overwhelmed, wondering when things will get easier. You provide so much care to others, but you get lost in the shuffle. Your temper flares easily. So much has changed in your life, and you wonder if you will feel like yourself again. Care work is incredibly hard and often invisible, and caring for yourself in the midst of that is even harder.
I work with clients who are struggling with a wide variety of issues. I utilize a solution focused approach to help you idenfity your goal & create a plan to reach it- individually, as a couple or as a family. I am known for my expertise with both children and adults who are struggling with Bipolar, Depression and Anxiety, Addictions and co-occurring disorders. I work with family members whose lives are affected by thier loved ones mental health/substance use struggles. Whenever possible and appropriate I use a family systems approach. I have extensive training in trauma , co÷occurring dosorders and women in life transition.
I work with clients who are struggling with a wide variety of issues. I utilize a solution focused approach to help you idenfity your goal & create a plan to reach it- individually, as a couple or as a family. I am known for my expertise with both children and adults who are struggling with Bipolar, Depression and Anxiety, Addictions and co-occurring disorders. I work with family members whose lives are affected by thier loved ones mental health/substance use struggles. Whenever possible and appropriate I use a family systems approach. I have extensive training in trauma , co÷occurring dosorders and women in life transition.
It takes so much courage to reach out for help! If you feel "stuck" or are not living up to your full potential, I am here for you. If the past keeps you from living in the present, you struggle in relationships, or you feel defeated, you've come to the right place. I operate from a strengths-based perspective and utilize trauma-informed methods to help individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, loss, and trauma. My goal is to empower you, to work collaboratively, and to help you safely process your challenges.
It takes so much courage to reach out for help! If you feel "stuck" or are not living up to your full potential, I am here for you. If the past keeps you from living in the present, you struggle in relationships, or you feel defeated, you've come to the right place. I operate from a strengths-based perspective and utilize trauma-informed methods to help individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, loss, and trauma. My goal is to empower you, to work collaboratively, and to help you safely process your challenges.
I address many issues, including anxiety, depression, and self-esteem. This is especially focused on your effectiveness in your personal and work life. I can help you to better understand your interpersonal relationships and find more constructive responses and approaches to them. I can support you in addressing trauma (including emotional, sexual, and physical abuse) and bereavement to move you through stages of healing to attain your goals of whole and deeper connection to others and to yourself. I teach a breathing method. I can also assist you clarify your sexual identity and find ways to communicate about it with others.
I address many issues, including anxiety, depression, and self-esteem. This is especially focused on your effectiveness in your personal and work life. I can help you to better understand your interpersonal relationships and find more constructive responses and approaches to them. I can support you in addressing trauma (including emotional, sexual, and physical abuse) and bereavement to move you through stages of healing to attain your goals of whole and deeper connection to others and to yourself. I teach a breathing method. I can also assist you clarify your sexual identity and find ways to communicate about it with others.
My practice is rooted in a core belief in the power and purpose of all human emotions. Our emotions are some of our most important tools for navigating the world. As children, we learn to adapt to our environments by finding resourceful ways of managing emotions that don’t feel safe. But sometimes, as adults, the same strategies that helped us in the past can actually contribute to our feeling stuck, empty, out of control, hopeless, or alone. I practice a kind of therapy called Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), which helps clients heal from emotional pain and recover their innate sense of agency and vitality.
My practice is rooted in a core belief in the power and purpose of all human emotions. Our emotions are some of our most important tools for navigating the world. As children, we learn to adapt to our environments by finding resourceful ways of managing emotions that don’t feel safe. But sometimes, as adults, the same strategies that helped us in the past can actually contribute to our feeling stuck, empty, out of control, hopeless, or alone. I practice a kind of therapy called Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), which helps clients heal from emotional pain and recover their innate sense of agency and vitality.
I believe that in order to be healthy, we need to be able to work, to love, and to play. If you are overwhelmed with anxiety or feelings of being lost, unsure of what you want, feeling less than whole, finding yourself procrastinating when you don't know why, or having repeated difficulty in relationships, I am hopeful you have come to the right place. By looking closely at what may be holding you back, we will be able to understand it with fresh eyes. This can lead you to your goals of relief from suffering, a greater sense of choice, and more freedom to express the self you most want to be.
I believe that in order to be healthy, we need to be able to work, to love, and to play. If you are overwhelmed with anxiety or feelings of being lost, unsure of what you want, feeling less than whole, finding yourself procrastinating when you don't know why, or having repeated difficulty in relationships, I am hopeful you have come to the right place. By looking closely at what may be holding you back, we will be able to understand it with fresh eyes. This can lead you to your goals of relief from suffering, a greater sense of choice, and more freedom to express the self you most want to be.
Elisha Fernandes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, TCTSY-F, EMDR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Beacon, NY 12508
Congratulations for taking the first step and exploring therapy. Together, we will work towards garnering your resources to create skills that bring out the best part of you. Are you trying to overcome anxiety? Tired of feeling down? Not quite understanding what's going on in your head? Are you looking to find clarity, confidence and a sense of well-being? I invite you to join me on your path towards healing. I am accepting new clients, in person and virtually, beginning August 15, 2024.
Congratulations for taking the first step and exploring therapy. Together, we will work towards garnering your resources to create skills that bring out the best part of you. Are you trying to overcome anxiety? Tired of feeling down? Not quite understanding what's going on in your head? Are you looking to find clarity, confidence and a sense of well-being? I invite you to join me on your path towards healing. I am accepting new clients, in person and virtually, beginning August 15, 2024.
I am a licensed therapist working with clients who are struggling with a wide variety of life issues. My approach to treatment is eclectic. I have been trained in both short or long term treatment modalities depending on your needs.
I am a licensed therapist working with clients who are struggling with a wide variety of life issues. My approach to treatment is eclectic. I have been trained in both short or long term treatment modalities depending on your needs.
Angela Amoia
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newburgh, NY 12550
Waitlist for new clients
I truly believe that healing is possible given the right conditions. My goal is to co-create those conditions with you and support you in your process. I work with individuals who are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma & relationships issues (with others and with yourself). One of the offerings in my practice is Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP). I also offer preparation and integration for therapeutic psychedelic sessions.
I truly believe that healing is possible given the right conditions. My goal is to co-create those conditions with you and support you in your process. I work with individuals who are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma & relationships issues (with others and with yourself). One of the offerings in my practice is Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP). I also offer preparation and integration for therapeutic psychedelic sessions.
Vee Martin
LMSW, CTP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Beacon, NY 12508 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
It's one of the most disheartening experiences to sit with a therapist who doesn't understand you or your lived experience. Somehow you wind up talking in circles, never getting to the root or the heart of the issue, never finding resolution or feeling better. I am here to listen, to care & to hear that essence beneath your words which language can't always capture. I am here to help you see what you may not be seeing clearly. I am here to help you connect to your body & feel your wholeness. Hi, my name is Vee. I’m a Holistic Psychotherapist & it'd be my joy to support you in reaching your mind-body-spirit-soul & relationship goals!
It's one of the most disheartening experiences to sit with a therapist who doesn't understand you or your lived experience. Somehow you wind up talking in circles, never getting to the root or the heart of the issue, never finding resolution or feeling better. I am here to listen, to care & to hear that essence beneath your words which language can't always capture. I am here to help you see what you may not be seeing clearly. I am here to help you connect to your body & feel your wholeness. Hi, my name is Vee. I’m a Holistic Psychotherapist & it'd be my joy to support you in reaching your mind-body-spirit-soul & relationship goals!
Pamela Cunningham
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Newburgh, NY 12550 (Online Only)
For over two decades, I've had the privilege of working in the mental health, medical, and chemical dependency fields, dedicating my career to helping individuals achieve optimal functioning and find their inner peace. My passion lies in being a beacon of support, fostering growth, and facilitating positive change to guide my clients toward their best selves. As a Certified Anxiety Treatment Professional and Clinical Trauma Professional, I bring specialized expertise, particularly in the realms of depression, anxiety and trauma. For over 20 years, I've been fortunate to help countless individuals on their unique healing journeys.
For over two decades, I've had the privilege of working in the mental health, medical, and chemical dependency fields, dedicating my career to helping individuals achieve optimal functioning and find their inner peace. My passion lies in being a beacon of support, fostering growth, and facilitating positive change to guide my clients toward their best selves. As a Certified Anxiety Treatment Professional and Clinical Trauma Professional, I bring specialized expertise, particularly in the realms of depression, anxiety and trauma. For over 20 years, I've been fortunate to help countless individuals on their unique healing journeys.
Helen M. Crohn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, DSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Beacon, NY 12508 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My practice is with couples and adult individuals. Some of the clients I work with have sexual concerns and/or relational problems. I have worked with all kinds of couples who have been together two weeks to fifty years including same sex and heterosexual couples. I am an active therapist and tailor interventions to your style. Each person is unique,and I don't believe that one size fits all. I also believe in the power of humor. And in the power of appreciation of ourselves, respect and acceptance of each other with all our human imperfections.
My practice is with couples and adult individuals. Some of the clients I work with have sexual concerns and/or relational problems. I have worked with all kinds of couples who have been together two weeks to fifty years including same sex and heterosexual couples. I am an active therapist and tailor interventions to your style. Each person is unique,and I don't believe that one size fits all. I also believe in the power of humor. And in the power of appreciation of ourselves, respect and acceptance of each other with all our human imperfections.
I offer a safe space for all forms of self-expression for individuals and couples across the sexuality spectrum. Often when we are placed in environments with intense levels of stress, whether this is from relationship issues, anxiety/depression, addiction or other life situations, we hold pain and trauma deep in our bodies. When we are unable to process and release this from our bodies, we become stuck in patterns that are unhealthy. I also specialize in couples therapy, utilizing Gottman Method Techniques as well as Emotionally Focused Therapy, to provide a safe space to explore sexual, relational and life challenges.
I offer a safe space for all forms of self-expression for individuals and couples across the sexuality spectrum. Often when we are placed in environments with intense levels of stress, whether this is from relationship issues, anxiety/depression, addiction or other life situations, we hold pain and trauma deep in our bodies. When we are unable to process and release this from our bodies, we become stuck in patterns that are unhealthy. I also specialize in couples therapy, utilizing Gottman Method Techniques as well as Emotionally Focused Therapy, to provide a safe space to explore sexual, relational and life challenges.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.