Psychoanalytic Therapists in Chelsea, New York, NY

I am a psychotherapist in private practice in Manhattan. After finishing a Masters of Social Work at the University of Pennsylvania, I completed a four year post-graduate program at the William Alanson White Institute, a psychoanalytic institute in New York City.

Therapy can be a wonderful opportunity to expand your self-awareness, have better communication and more life satisfaction. My goal is to help foster a collaborative environment to explore areas of your life where you may feel challenged, anxious and/or stuck, and to create new understandings that lead to curiosity, self-knowledge, and self-compassion. Through this exploration we will identify old patterns of behavior and beliefs that have been limiting you and begin to move forward in your life.

I believe that we all engage in repetitive behaviors in our approaches to relationships, our work, and ourselves. These ways of being and coping made sense at earlier points in our lives, but hold us back from feeling authentic in the present. The process of therapy can create long-term shifts through building understanding of ourselves and by allowing for greater freedom in self-expression. I view therapy as transformative because of the safe space it provides for a new relational experience, one in which patients can experiment with new thoughts, feelings, and words in the presence of a receptive professional.

Sometimes we feel weighed down with difficulty making changes. Anxiety or depression can block us from moving towards our goals. Navigating relationships can be complicated and feel overwhelming. History of trauma can effect our present lives. In these times, we need a supportive, objective person to help us find our way. Let's work together to develop a plan that fits your needs and values and can ease some of the tensions.

Thank you for stopping by! I specialize in working with adults in different phases of life as well as couple's counseling. I work best with people who are seeking relief from: • Anxiety • Relationship Issues • Bereavement and Loss • Depression •Obsessive Compulsive Disorder • ADD and ADHD I also work with individuals to improve their self-esteem and self-worth . Text Me for a Consolation

Whether you are an individual or a couple, working collaboratively in therapy can help you see what is harder to see on your own.

I’m a psychotherapist with over 15 years of experience and extensive post-graduate training. I offer individual therapy, psychoanalysis, and couples counseling. People who work with me are often seeking help for depression, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma, and coping with the challenges of life. Whether you are seeking individual or couples therapy, I help you understand yourself so you can be more effective and cope better with the problems that bring you to therapy.

"Why should I go to therapy?" I remember asking myself that same question many years ago. Deciding to go to therapy isn’t easy. It usually means that life has been challenging and that you aren't coping well. Sometimes the cause is obvious—you’ve lost someone; you’re anxious or depressed; you’re dealing with change. At other times, things are less clear. You sense that something is off, but can’t exactly point to what it is. That’s where therapy can make a significant difference. Your time in therapy is likely the only time you'll have complete freedom to say what’s running through your head—good or bad—without being judged.

The road to self discovery and healing starts with a brave step forward. I facilitate a safe space where you can address any challenges and gain awareness into past patterns that may be affecting your present. You’ll explore ways fear or internal conflicts interfere with your life goals, relationships, and overall quality of life. Through this process, you’ll be able to recognize triggers and work towards breaking unhealthy cycles.

Life can often be challenging, overwhelming, and confusing. I believe therapy should be a safe and supportive space to process and resolve past difficulties, current stressors, and anxieties about the future. I aim to empower individuals and couples to be their authentic selves, to pursue the lives they want, and to embrace vulnerability in their relationships. Together, we will work to help you achieve your goals and feel more at peace with yourself.

Times of transition in both relationships and careers often yield feelings of anxiety and depression. A better understanding of our emotions and motivations can result in the ability to manage difficult times and move to a place of satisfaction and happiness. This is the goal I have for my patients.

I am a highly experienced and warm mental health professional with a doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Long Island University. I received additional training at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital, AHRC, Lenox Hill Hospital and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. I received my post-doctoral training at Washington Square Institute. And I taught undergraduate psychology courses for more than a decade at LIU, St. Joseph's College and The School Of Visual Arts. I enjoy being both a professor and a mental health practitioner.

In my clinical practice, I believe clients benefit from the ongoing dynamics that build between themselves and the therapist over time. Through my clinical and school psychology training, I am able to approach my work from different perspectives, depending on the needs of the client. I am a licensed psychologist in New York State and a permanently certified School Psychologist, as well.

Someday I'd like to write about "Living Fully and Meaningfully When Times Are Hard". Meanwhile, I am committed to providing a therapeutic relationship that helps people find resilience in themselves to do that. Times are hard for many reasons: relational, financial, vocational, or physiology that stops us: anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder or ADD. I treat adults, couples, adolescents, and children with a soft spot in my heart, and clinical expertise, for young children and parents with attachment, relational, communication, regulatory, separation and self esteem issues. Things can change. Through work that uses relational talk therapy, mindfulness, problem solving and trauma based strategies.

Are you looking to make a change or gain clarity about your thoughts, behaviors and emotions? Maybe you are going through a difficult transition or having a hard time coping with life's stressors? Or perhaps something just doesn't feel quite right, and you are not sure what is wrong? People come to therapy for many different reasons, some more clear than others. I offer a warm and supportive space to help address life's challenges, to explore thoughts and emotions, and to get curious without judgement.

“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” - Mary Oliver. This question can feel impossible to answer. Will we spend our lives politely ignoring that little voice inside, nudging us to explore and embrace the human experience? Or, will you listen and cultivate a fundamental trust in yourself, your identity, and your emotions? This isn’t a journey you have to take alone. You’re allowed to seek support through this, and I’d love to be that supportive space where you can safely navigate the ins and outs of your one wild and precious life.

My ideal client seeks self-exploration & understanding, facing issues like anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. They need a supportive space for personal growth, aiming to gain insight, develop coping strategies, improve communication, & foster healthy relationships. They aspire to enhance mental well-being, achieve a better life quality, & unlock their full potential.

My background as an attorney provides me with an adaptive and pragmatic approach to therapy. I specialize in helping professionals who are struggling to find fulfillment and to realize their full potential. Employment or relationship obstacles, transitioning to a new chapter in your life, or even questions about your identity can sometimes result in stress, anxiety, or depression. I have guided many of my patients through these and numerous other difficulties, and I am ready to assist you with treatment responsive to your specific needs.

we will wear new bones again. we will leave these rainy days. break out through another mouth Into sun and honey time worlds buzz over us like bees, we be splendid in new bones. other people think they know how long life is how strong life is we know. -----poem "New Bones" by Lucille Clifton