Somatic Therapists in New York County, NY

Difficult life experiences, whether they happen once or are ongoing, can leave us feeling isolated and disconnected, both from others, and from ourselves. It can be hard to find pleasure in relationships, hobbies, families, or careers, or to even simply just "be" as we are. I view therapy first and foremost as a way to reconnect and be curious about ourselves; to find a place of safety, connectedness, and support from which we can begin to explore who we are, how we came to be, and where we want to go. As sessions progress, I aim to help you find resilience, movement, ease, stillness, or freedom, wherever you may need it.

Complex trauma can have a lasting impact on our daily lives. It effects our mood, health, relationships, functioning, thinking, behavior and decision making. Trauma can rob us of joy, connection and convince us that we are undeserving or unworthy of love, care and compassion. In our work together, we will unlock your innate ability to heal, grow and transcend beyond the experiences that have burdened you. You deserve to feel safe, heard, seen and supported. Therapy is an opportunity to come home to yourself, recover and reclaim your life. It would be an honor to walk along side you on that journey.

There's nothing wrong with you. You’re not broken, though I honor if you feel this way. I am passionate about guiding clients to restore their sense of wholeness by releasing the painful emotions/beliefs (some which are subconscious) that are contributing to issues such as anxiety/phobias, depression, harmful and limiting patterns/behaviors, emotional dysregulation, PTSD, feeling stuck/lost, low self-esteem, addiction, chronic pain/illness, etc etc.

My approach to supporting others to heal, grow, and better cope with life challenges and transitions incorporates awareness-building, cultivating acceptance and compassion, and providing a space that invites the possibility of exploring new ways of being. These elements empower individuals to take ownership of how they choose to create their lives and to find greater wellbeing and fulfillment. We often do not realize that the very habits and behaviors that cause us to feel stuck or block us from having what we want were necessary tools for survival at some point in our lives. Understanding such patterns is an important step.

Are you feeling disconnected? Are you looking to improve your mood day to day? Do you have pain from your past that you'd like to work on? Working through these things in therapy can be incredibly transformative and rewarding, and they can also take a long time. It is important to find someone who meets you where you are at and that you feel connected to them. I am committed to providing a warm, accepting presence so that you can feel inspired to take risks and explore your inner world.

Making change takes intention and courage. Finding meaning in everyday life and living in a way that we yearn to is no small task! I work with adults who wish to create change and feel happier in their lives. This could mean issues surrounding transition into adulthood, dating and relationships, substance use, school and professional goals, life transitions, work/family balance, parenting, long term relationships with partners. I have expertise in supporting family members of a loved one struggling with addiction. I also have an interest in family members touched by adoption.

I view therapy as a laboratory for fostering meaningful change and self-discovery. I practice from an integrative perspective, focusing on creating a healing and empathetic relationship that incorporates a range of evidence-based modalities to move towards a more fulfilling, resilient, and harmonious life. I’m particularly drawn to working within the Internal Family Systems model, an attachment-based modality that uplifts the complexity and wisdom of our internal worlds and strengthens our inherent capacity to heal burdened parts of our systems and develop compassionate, strengths-based relationships with ourselves and others.

Feeling anxious, confused, or wanting more from your life? Thoughts and feelings can be overwhelming, especially when it feels like you are going in circles. If you want help you've come to the right place. I am a trauma-informed therapist who works with folks who want an embodied, felt experience as part of their healing journey. My holistic approach includes Art Therapy EMDR, Reiki Energy, Somatic Experiencing, Oracle Cards, Parts Work, and Hypnotherapy. We work on ways to make more sense of your life in a way that makes sense to you. This often brings relief and clarity.

I believe the relationship between a client and therapist is sacred. I think therapy is a reciprocal process, and I have learned a great deal of life lessons from my clients. I customize my approach based on my client's needs, values, and/or willingness to gently explore a new framework. There are benefits to talk therapy and immense benefits to somatic based practices. I invite my clients to tune in to the ways their bodies communicate with them on a daily basis and to use that information to improve their relationships with themselves and others.

I work with both individuals and relationships. My work is rooted in developing a strong therapeutic relationship. I invite clients to explore relational dynamics and to safely become more honest with themselves and others. I support clients to clearly identify boundaries, honor desires, and expand their capacity to tap into innate resources. My approach is informed by psychodynamic theory, somatic experiential interventions, spiritual and archetypal counseling, parts work, creative arts therapy, and goal-oriented coaching. Together we will facilitate changes that are both radical and sustainable.

I offer a warm, empathetic, judgment-free, and safe space for adults and couples. This space will invite you to explore all parts of yourself and find more compassion and curiosity towards the parts you struggle to connect with. I believe that individual challenges are unique to your experiences, circumstances, cultural/spiritual beliefs, and personal identity. I find that the most important aspect of therapy is the relationship between the client and therapist. With this uniquely beautiful relationship, I believe the path to healing is more accessible.

I am an experienced therapist specializing in issues of depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and adult children of alcoholism/mental illness/drug addiction. I work particularly well with relationship issues, family issues, divorce, grief and loss. I am a former adjunct instructor at Fordham Graduate School of Social Work and have spent over 30 years years working directly with patients as well as supervising other therapists.

I take a creative approach to my client's needs by combining traditional talk therapy with mindfulness & body based treatment modalities and techniques, including Somatic Experiencing, attachment focused EMDR and Inner Relationship Focusing (IFR). I have over 15 years of experience helping individuals with issues related to anxiety, eating disorders, trauma (developmental, medical and shock), panic, depression, and relationship issues. Through our work together my clients will come to feel more understood, more comfortable and more confident in their lives.

Do you struggle with racing thoughts and overthinking that affects your day-to-day life? Do you worry about the future, often imagining the worst-case scenarios? Do you wonder if life could feel more peaceful? If so, you are not alone. Now more than ever adults are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and uncertain about themselves, their relationships, and their lives. I support adults of all ages and identities, particularly women in their 20s and 30s, who are navigating anxiety, fear, and trauma. My approach is holistic and encompasses both the mind and body to ensure a more comprehensive and effective therapeutic experience.

If you're wrestling with challenging relationships, rollercoaster emotions, self-identity, self-love, or reclaiming comfort in your body post-trauma, know that you're not alone. Our team specializes in guiding individuals through these struggles, helping you be present and equipped to handle life's curveballs. Together, we'll uncover and amplify your strengths, crafting personalized tools to navigate your thoughts and emotions. Our focus is on empowering you to live authentically, especially if you've experienced trauma be it physical, emotional, sexual, religious, or racial. Reach out, and let's embark on this journey of healing.

I'm a Licensed Psychoanalyst and a Licensed Creative Arts Therapist. I have extensive experience working with people coping with depression, PTSD, relationship issues, anxiety and career concerns. I'm also trained in specific trauma evidence base treatments such as Internal Family System, EMDR, and Psychedelic Integration, all are specifically focused treatments designed to create meaningful, desirable and durable lifestyle changes.

You have everything you need. You possess abundant resources that are available to support you, within you. I believe therapy is relational alchemy and provides a mechanism for harnessing resources. As a therapist and clinical consultant, I provide a space for connection and healing with people who want to be active participants in their personal growth. I see myself as a partner and collaborator in our work together. I will support you to develop trust in yourself and gain clarity about how you want to live.

I hold space that centers your multiple identities and explores how your experiences, past and present, influence how you feel and the choices you make. Together, I work with folks to identify and address interpersonal and structural-based trauma and incorporate somatic techniques to help explore the connection between stress, trauma, and your body. Our work will help deepen your understanding of the different parts of yourself to ultimately get to a place where you can choose how you want to engage in the relationships in your life, without guilt, shame, or judgement.

If you are struggling with stress, sadness, rage, overwhelm, and loss, I can help. As you move through your current struggles, would you like to work together for connection, healing, learning, and liberation? Would you like to explore all aspects of your identity and how they are uniquely connected to community, culture, family, history, and structural power? Would you like to tell your story and have someone bear witness to the telling? With a warm, empathic, listening, and embodied ​style, I focus on identifying wellness strategies, creating communities of support and healing while connecting people to necessary resources.