Compassion Focused Therapists in Maspeth, NY
I have been a practicing Social Worker for over 30 years. It has been my passion to help those in need . I graduated New York University in 1991 with a Masters Degree in Social Work and am also a Certified Life Coach. I also am the Vice President for a Private Not for Profit Social Service Agency in New York City serving those who live with mental illness, the homeless, HIV/AIDS, and Developmental Disabilities. In my private practice I have helped clients who have experienced depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, addictions and issues around self-esteem.
I have been a practicing Social Worker for over 30 years. It has been my passion to help those in need . I graduated New York University in 1991 with a Masters Degree in Social Work and am also a Certified Life Coach. I also am the Vice President for a Private Not for Profit Social Service Agency in New York City serving those who live with mental illness, the homeless, HIV/AIDS, and Developmental Disabilities. In my private practice I have helped clients who have experienced depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, addictions and issues around self-esteem.
Ayanna Obando
Counselor, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Maspeth, NY 11378 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My clients often come to me with a history of trauma or adversity, and a strong desire to process and understand how their past has shaped them to be the person they are today. They’re motivated, insightful, eager to grow, and have a strong desire to learn the skills necessary to have healthier relationships, better communication, and improved confidence. Through our work together, we begin to understand and develop the tools necessary to manage anxiety and depressive symptoms that can at times be a barrier for further growth.
My clients often come to me with a history of trauma or adversity, and a strong desire to process and understand how their past has shaped them to be the person they are today. They’re motivated, insightful, eager to grow, and have a strong desire to learn the skills necessary to have healthier relationships, better communication, and improved confidence. Through our work together, we begin to understand and develop the tools necessary to manage anxiety and depressive symptoms that can at times be a barrier for further growth.
Abbie Ruth - Expansive Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Maspeth, NY 11378
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York State. In my work I find it useful to draw on a variety of clinical perspectives as each client brings to the process a unique set of needs, strengths, and goals. I love helping clients get unstuck from the patterns they live and relive over and over, whether it be in their jobs, families, relationships, or even inside their own heads.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York State. In my work I find it useful to draw on a variety of clinical perspectives as each client brings to the process a unique set of needs, strengths, and goals. I love helping clients get unstuck from the patterns they live and relive over and over, whether it be in their jobs, families, relationships, or even inside their own heads.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of NY with 25+ years of experience treating adults, couples, and adolescents. I have extensive experience in treating anxiety and mood disorders, relationship issues, stress, major life changes, disabilities, career goals, military life, family, marital and couple’s struggles. I am an empathic counselor who uses a combination of therapies to help clients identify the root causes of their issues. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. My style with patients is always motivating, interactive and collaborative.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of NY with 25+ years of experience treating adults, couples, and adolescents. I have extensive experience in treating anxiety and mood disorders, relationship issues, stress, major life changes, disabilities, career goals, military life, family, marital and couple’s struggles. I am an empathic counselor who uses a combination of therapies to help clients identify the root causes of their issues. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. My style with patients is always motivating, interactive and collaborative.
I have experience in helping others with stress, anxiety, family conflicts and parenting issues. It’s takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and calmer life and take these first steps towards a change. I am here to support and empower you in that journey.
I have experience in helping others with stress, anxiety, family conflicts and parenting issues. It’s takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and calmer life and take these first steps towards a change. I am here to support and empower you in that journey.
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As a clinical psychologist, I specialize in helping adults make positive changes in their lives. Through the use of CBT, ACT, and compassion-focused therapy, I can help you address a variety of issues, including depression, anxiety, imposter syndrome, work stress, challenges with dating, and challenges with wedding planning. Let's work together to help you achieve your goals and live a happier, more fulfilling life.
As a clinical psychologist, I specialize in helping adults make positive changes in their lives. Through the use of CBT, ACT, and compassion-focused therapy, I can help you address a variety of issues, including depression, anxiety, imposter syndrome, work stress, challenges with dating, and challenges with wedding planning. Let's work together to help you achieve your goals and live a happier, more fulfilling life.
Arianna Polanco
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11237 (Online Only)
Hello! My name is Arianna, and I am a Trauma-Informed Behavioral Therapist trained in EMDR. I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Eating Disorders, Relationship Concerns, Adjustment and Life Transitions, Dual Diagnosis, and Peri/Post-Partum Depression. Our past and present experiences formulate our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I believe we can change these through trauma processing, challenging our thoughts, reframing them, and developing the coping skills to work through them. I have experience working with a wide range of mental health concerns in inpatient and outpatient settings.
Hello! My name is Arianna, and I am a Trauma-Informed Behavioral Therapist trained in EMDR. I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Eating Disorders, Relationship Concerns, Adjustment and Life Transitions, Dual Diagnosis, and Peri/Post-Partum Depression. Our past and present experiences formulate our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I believe we can change these through trauma processing, challenging our thoughts, reframing them, and developing the coping skills to work through them. I have experience working with a wide range of mental health concerns in inpatient and outpatient settings.
With over a decade of clinical experience, my therapeutic approach is deeply rooted in helping individuals foster self-reflection & emotional expression. I guide clients through life transitions and help them process a diverse range of emotions, thoughts, traumas, and complex relationships that may cause distress. For instance, I assist clients in processing feelings such as worry, shame, guilt, fear, anger, & sadness, while also facilitating acceptance, trust, hope, forgiveness, accountability, and a sense of enoughness. My practice is also trauma-informed, ensuring that the impacts of past traumas are validated & safety is formed.
With over a decade of clinical experience, my therapeutic approach is deeply rooted in helping individuals foster self-reflection & emotional expression. I guide clients through life transitions and help them process a diverse range of emotions, thoughts, traumas, and complex relationships that may cause distress. For instance, I assist clients in processing feelings such as worry, shame, guilt, fear, anger, & sadness, while also facilitating acceptance, trust, hope, forgiveness, accountability, and a sense of enoughness. My practice is also trauma-informed, ensuring that the impacts of past traumas are validated & safety is formed.
I specialize in holistic psychotherapy, with years of training and experience helping individuals and couples heal with techniques including Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Mindfulness and Meditation, Interpersonal Therapy, DBT, CBT, IFS, yogic philosophies, and more.
I am on your side. I provide a safe and nurturing therapy relationship dedicated entirely to your healing and happiness. I work with people to transform issues around anxiety, sadness, unwanted patterns, change, feeling stuck, difficult emotions & moods, dissatisfaction, relationship issues, anger, boundaries, depression, grief, trauma, PTSD, illness, abuse, isolation, addiction, career, family, sexuality, and more. I am in network with some insurances and I am happy to supply you with documentation for out-of-network coverage/reimbursement.
I specialize in holistic psychotherapy, with years of training and experience helping individuals and couples heal with techniques including Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Mindfulness and Meditation, Interpersonal Therapy, DBT, CBT, IFS, yogic philosophies, and more.
I am on your side. I provide a safe and nurturing therapy relationship dedicated entirely to your healing and happiness. I work with people to transform issues around anxiety, sadness, unwanted patterns, change, feeling stuck, difficult emotions & moods, dissatisfaction, relationship issues, anger, boundaries, depression, grief, trauma, PTSD, illness, abuse, isolation, addiction, career, family, sexuality, and more. I am in network with some insurances and I am happy to supply you with documentation for out-of-network coverage/reimbursement.
Samantha Wilson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11206 (Online Only)
I am a licensed clinical social worker who believes in the power of understanding ones own story. I do not believe that you are “broken,” or that you need “fixing.” I use a combination of mindfulness, strength-based, and compassion-focused approaches to empower my clients to re-claim parts of their story and achieve self-acceptance. I strive to help clients interpret past experiences and to unburden emotional pain, which can improve your relationships, help you achieve your goals, and improve your overall quality of life.
I am a licensed clinical social worker who believes in the power of understanding ones own story. I do not believe that you are “broken,” or that you need “fixing.” I use a combination of mindfulness, strength-based, and compassion-focused approaches to empower my clients to re-claim parts of their story and achieve self-acceptance. I strive to help clients interpret past experiences and to unburden emotional pain, which can improve your relationships, help you achieve your goals, and improve your overall quality of life.
I have always been curious to understand this strange, sometimes bewildering journey of being human. After over 20 years in the theater as an actor, director, and teacher, my own journey eventually led me to the disciplines of social work and psychotherapy. I believe that no human story can be summed up in a label or a diagnosis; like any compelling character, our lives are nuanced and layered, shaped by a web of intersecting experiences along personal, social, environmental, and historical dimensions. It can be lot to make sense of on our own.
I have always been curious to understand this strange, sometimes bewildering journey of being human. After over 20 years in the theater as an actor, director, and teacher, my own journey eventually led me to the disciplines of social work and psychotherapy. I believe that no human story can be summed up in a label or a diagnosis; like any compelling character, our lives are nuanced and layered, shaped by a web of intersecting experiences along personal, social, environmental, and historical dimensions. It can be lot to make sense of on our own.
David Martinez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11208 (Online Only)
Life challenges are a normal part of the human experience. Though personal and often transformative, they can also be stressful. Psychotherapy can provide support and help you navigate these changes more effectively. I value the creation and maintenance of a strong therapeutic relationship, assisting clients in discovering and honing their strengths, setting meaningful goals, and pursuing a path to wellness. It is crucial to have a mindful and empathetic listener who offers patience and understanding. This is the responsibility I commit to if you choose to embark on this journey with me.
Life challenges are a normal part of the human experience. Though personal and often transformative, they can also be stressful. Psychotherapy can provide support and help you navigate these changes more effectively. I value the creation and maintenance of a strong therapeutic relationship, assisting clients in discovering and honing their strengths, setting meaningful goals, and pursuing a path to wellness. It is crucial to have a mindful and empathetic listener who offers patience and understanding. This is the responsibility I commit to if you choose to embark on this journey with me.
Ashley Teoh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Long Island City, NY 11101
I warmly welcome individuals seeking culturally inclusive, strengths-based therapy. Whether it's depression, anxiety, trauma, or life transitions, I'm here to empower your healing journey. As a first-generation American, I understand how culture, family dynamics, and intergenerational factors impact stress. Growing up in a family shaped by the Cambodian genocide's trauma, I deeply grasp culture, identity, and mental health's intricate interplay. My experiences fuel my dedication to helping individuals navigate trauma, acculturation, and resilience.
I warmly welcome individuals seeking culturally inclusive, strengths-based therapy. Whether it's depression, anxiety, trauma, or life transitions, I'm here to empower your healing journey. As a first-generation American, I understand how culture, family dynamics, and intergenerational factors impact stress. Growing up in a family shaped by the Cambodian genocide's trauma, I deeply grasp culture, identity, and mental health's intricate interplay. My experiences fuel my dedication to helping individuals navigate trauma, acculturation, and resilience.
Studies consistently show that the most important part of effective therapy is a strong relationship between therapist and client. When you come to see me, establishing a supportive bond where you feel safe enough to be yourself and to take risks is my first priority. Together we will explore how different parts of you interact with one another, noticing and appreciating your resiliency, as well as the areas of pain and hurt. We will work together to create more internal harmony, improving relationships with others by starting with your relationship with yourself.
Studies consistently show that the most important part of effective therapy is a strong relationship between therapist and client. When you come to see me, establishing a supportive bond where you feel safe enough to be yourself and to take risks is my first priority. Together we will explore how different parts of you interact with one another, noticing and appreciating your resiliency, as well as the areas of pain and hurt. We will work together to create more internal harmony, improving relationships with others by starting with your relationship with yourself.
I work with a variety of people whose active, creative lives have been interrupted by depression, mania, anxiety, mourning, and trauma. Psychotherapy with me is a process of guided expression. Thoughts and feelings, dreams and fantasies, desires and fears are given voice – loud, clear, and without judgment. The experience of formulating authentic verbal and emotional expressions can be transformative in and of itself. Also, as patterns in your way of being become clear, you can begin to consider alternatives, find courage to change, and experience what is commonly known as freedom.
I work with a variety of people whose active, creative lives have been interrupted by depression, mania, anxiety, mourning, and trauma. Psychotherapy with me is a process of guided expression. Thoughts and feelings, dreams and fantasies, desires and fears are given voice – loud, clear, and without judgment. The experience of formulating authentic verbal and emotional expressions can be transformative in and of itself. Also, as patterns in your way of being become clear, you can begin to consider alternatives, find courage to change, and experience what is commonly known as freedom.
Mohanraj Rick Rahiman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, (He, Him, His)
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10011 (Online Only)
Are you seeking a therapist who truly understands the unique challenges and experiences of the LGBTQ+ community? Whether you are navigating personal growth, relationship dynamics, or exploring your sexual wellbeing; I'm here to support you every step of the way. Are you struggling with stress, anxiety or depression? Then I am the right therapist. With 20+ years of experienced working with LGBTQ+ & POC individuals, couples and families, I provide a safe and affirming space where you can be your authentic self. Let's work together to address your therapy needs, because you deserve a therapist who sees, hears and understands you.
Are you seeking a therapist who truly understands the unique challenges and experiences of the LGBTQ+ community? Whether you are navigating personal growth, relationship dynamics, or exploring your sexual wellbeing; I'm here to support you every step of the way. Are you struggling with stress, anxiety or depression? Then I am the right therapist. With 20+ years of experienced working with LGBTQ+ & POC individuals, couples and families, I provide a safe and affirming space where you can be your authentic self. Let's work together to address your therapy needs, because you deserve a therapist who sees, hears and understands you.
Tamika is a certified Consulting Hypnotist, Play Therapist, Sexual Addiction Treatment Provider, and a Marriage and Family Counselor. She graduated from Long Island University School of Education and Counseling and has obtained several Post Graduate degrees from numerous Universities (Hofstra University, Mid America Nazarene University, Capella University, and Alfred University). Tamika Specializes in treating Children and Emerging Adults.
Tamika is a certified Consulting Hypnotist, Play Therapist, Sexual Addiction Treatment Provider, and a Marriage and Family Counselor. She graduated from Long Island University School of Education and Counseling and has obtained several Post Graduate degrees from numerous Universities (Hofstra University, Mid America Nazarene University, Capella University, and Alfred University). Tamika Specializes in treating Children and Emerging Adults.
Adam J Shecter
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW, MSEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Woodside, NY 11377
I am passionate about working with young people and members of the LGBTQ+ community. As a former educator, I have extensive experience working with youth, and specialize in issues related to adolescence, young adulthood, coming out, queer identities, perfectionism, self-image, and learning disabilities. My work seeks to work with what is thought and what is felt, integrating cognitive and somatic experiences. Also, the handsome fella in the pic is Hud, our rescue pup. He's generally happier than he looks in the picture, I promise.
I am passionate about working with young people and members of the LGBTQ+ community. As a former educator, I have extensive experience working with youth, and specialize in issues related to adolescence, young adulthood, coming out, queer identities, perfectionism, self-image, and learning disabilities. My work seeks to work with what is thought and what is felt, integrating cognitive and somatic experiences. Also, the handsome fella in the pic is Hud, our rescue pup. He's generally happier than he looks in the picture, I promise.
I have been counseling a variety of clients from very diverse backgrounds, ages, gender and sexual identities, ethnicities, religious and spiritual experiences for over 20 years. I work from a body/mind/spirit approach to help clients with a multitude of challenges. Most of my clients need help with managing anxiety, depression, identity, communication and relationship issues. I believe in working as partners and tailor my approach specifically designed for each client's specific needs. Together will work in the spirit of mutual respect and dignity.
I have been counseling a variety of clients from very diverse backgrounds, ages, gender and sexual identities, ethnicities, religious and spiritual experiences for over 20 years. I work from a body/mind/spirit approach to help clients with a multitude of challenges. Most of my clients need help with managing anxiety, depression, identity, communication and relationship issues. I believe in working as partners and tailor my approach specifically designed for each client's specific needs. Together will work in the spirit of mutual respect and dignity.
Maria Pietruszka
Counselor, LMHC, CASAC-T
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Ridgewood, NY 11385 (Online Only)
Welcome! I'm so glad you found your way here. Take a few moments & ask yourself do you struggle with anxiety, low self-esteem or overthinking that affects aspects of your day-to-day life, relationships, or your ability to function? Do you feel exhausted, overwhelmed or frustrated by the feeling of excessive worrying, not feeling good enough or just getting through the day. Do you question if life should somehow be better? Now more than ever women are feeling anxious, overwhelmed and uncertain about the future, their relationships or finding their place in the world.
Welcome! I'm so glad you found your way here. Take a few moments & ask yourself do you struggle with anxiety, low self-esteem or overthinking that affects aspects of your day-to-day life, relationships, or your ability to function? Do you feel exhausted, overwhelmed or frustrated by the feeling of excessive worrying, not feeling good enough or just getting through the day. Do you question if life should somehow be better? Now more than ever women are feeling anxious, overwhelmed and uncertain about the future, their relationships or finding their place in the world.
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Compassion Focused Therapists
How does compassion-focused therapy work?
Compassion-Focused Therapy is based on the idea that humans have at least three emotion regulation systems, including one that responds to threats and another that allows us to self-soothe. Those who experienced serious childhood adversity, the theory goes, have a hyperactive threat system and an underperforming self-soothing system, leaving them vulnerable to shame and a hypercritical mindset. CFT focuses on bringing these systems back into balance, helping the client be kinder to themselves and better able to accept kindness from others.
Is compassion-focused therapy a type of CBT?
Compassion-focused therapy is closely related to cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and employs many of its techniques. In addition to CBT, CFT also draws from the fields of biology, evolutionary psychology, neuroscience, developmental psychology, and Buddhism. It also has similarities to some types of trauma-focused therapies.
Is compassion-focused therapy evidence based?
Evidence suggests that CFT can be helpful in the treatment of anxiety, mood disorders, eating disorders, personality disorders, psychosis, and other mental illnesses. It has also been shown to be beneficial for individuals who may not have diagnosable psychiatric disorders but who still struggle with persistent self-criticism and feelings of shame.
What are the limitations of compassion-focused therapy?
Compassion-focused therapy is still a relatively new therapy, and research on its efficacy is still in its early stages; while some studies have found positive results, many have suffered from quality issues or small sample sizes. And while most CFT clients find it difficult to practice self-compassion at first, some—especially those who actively fear compassion or are deeply uncomfortable being cared for—may not be fully open to the tenets of CFT, potentially limiting the therapy’s long-term effectiveness.