Female Therapists in Financial District, New York, NY
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Michaela D'Urso
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified Verified
Financial District, New York, NY 10005
Michaela is a passionate Cognitive Behavioral therapist (which is the most effective, researched, and validated therapy to date). She will work with you to identify and change overly negative thinking and unhelpful behaviors that interfere with your mood, reaching your goals, or hampering interpersonal relationships. She works with those struggling with depression, anxiety, worry, phobias, stress, body image issues, performance anxiety, defiant behavior in children, relationship struggles, and work/school issues.
Michaela is a passionate Cognitive Behavioral therapist (which is the most effective, researched, and validated therapy to date). She will work with you to identify and change overly negative thinking and unhelpful behaviors that interfere with your mood, reaching your goals, or hampering interpersonal relationships. She works with those struggling with depression, anxiety, worry, phobias, stress, body image issues, performance anxiety, defiant behavior in children, relationship struggles, and work/school issues.
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Rachel Lauture
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Financial District, New York, NY 10005 (Online Only)
The building blocks of forming a trusting relationship is for me to provide a safe and supportive space for you to talk about the issues that are most impacting your life and work collaboratively on solutions that work best for you. My therapeutic approach is client-centered, collaborative, and strength-based, ensuring an active participation in your healing journey.
The building blocks of forming a trusting relationship is for me to provide a safe and supportive space for you to talk about the issues that are most impacting your life and work collaboratively on solutions that work best for you. My therapeutic approach is client-centered, collaborative, and strength-based, ensuring an active participation in your healing journey.
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Michaela D'Urso
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified Verified
Financial District, New York, NY 10007
Michaela is a passionate Cognitive Behavioral therapist (which is the most effective, researched, and validated therapy to date). She will work with you to identify and change overly negative thinking and unhelpful behaviors that interfere with your mood, reaching your goals, or hampering interpersonal relationships. She works with those struggling with depression, anxiety, worry, phobias, stress, body image issues, performance anxiety, defiant behavior in children, relationship struggles, and work/school issues.
Michaela is a passionate Cognitive Behavioral therapist (which is the most effective, researched, and validated therapy to date). She will work with you to identify and change overly negative thinking and unhelpful behaviors that interfere with your mood, reaching your goals, or hampering interpersonal relationships. She works with those struggling with depression, anxiety, worry, phobias, stress, body image issues, performance anxiety, defiant behavior in children, relationship struggles, and work/school issues.
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Tiphany Cruz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Financial District, New York, NY 10038 (Online Only)
Are you grappling with crippling stress or anxiety that impedes your daily tasks or long-term aspirations? Are you ready to seek guidance in identifying and healing from past traumas? Change is inevitable, and I'm here to empower you to master your life's path. As your therapist, I serve as your dedicated guide in enhancing your emotional resilience and capacity. You deserve the peace of mind to pursue your goals, especially during challenging times. Let's embark on this healing journey together, where I'll provide you with clarity, safety, and unwavering encouragement.
Are you grappling with crippling stress or anxiety that impedes your daily tasks or long-term aspirations? Are you ready to seek guidance in identifying and healing from past traumas? Change is inevitable, and I'm here to empower you to master your life's path. As your therapist, I serve as your dedicated guide in enhancing your emotional resilience and capacity. You deserve the peace of mind to pursue your goals, especially during challenging times. Let's embark on this healing journey together, where I'll provide you with clarity, safety, and unwavering encouragement.
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Ranjana Hari
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD, NCSP
Verified Verified
Financial District, New York, NY 10006
I'm a dedicated psychotherapist with an extensive and diverse background, spanning private practice, schools, college clinics, foster care, and hospitals, including acute care. With a passion for treating individuals of all ages, I specialize in harnessing the power of evidence-based therapies to create long-lasting positive change, focusing on the core of issues, rather than surface change. I take pride in fostering a safe, warm, and compassionate environment that embraces the unique perspectives of clients from diverse backgrounds. Even the most resistant patients find themselves engaged in the therapeutic process under my care.
I'm a dedicated psychotherapist with an extensive and diverse background, spanning private practice, schools, college clinics, foster care, and hospitals, including acute care. With a passion for treating individuals of all ages, I specialize in harnessing the power of evidence-based therapies to create long-lasting positive change, focusing on the core of issues, rather than surface change. I take pride in fostering a safe, warm, and compassionate environment that embraces the unique perspectives of clients from diverse backgrounds. Even the most resistant patients find themselves engaged in the therapeutic process under my care.
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Stop struggling & start loving. If you're struggling with sex, life and relationships, you've come to the right place. Turn your relationships around and get the intimacy you long for. Good sex and easy connections are right around the corner. I help people just like you find that 'certain something' they've been looking for. Pleasure, eroticism, epic sex, rich intimacy and easy communication can all be yours. Whether single, partnered, married /divorced broken-up or non-monogamous your pleasure matters. No need to be shy or embarrassed. All genders, sexualities and sexual lifestyles catered for.
Stop struggling & start loving. If you're struggling with sex, life and relationships, you've come to the right place. Turn your relationships around and get the intimacy you long for. Good sex and easy connections are right around the corner. I help people just like you find that 'certain something' they've been looking for. Pleasure, eroticism, epic sex, rich intimacy and easy communication can all be yours. Whether single, partnered, married /divorced broken-up or non-monogamous your pleasure matters. No need to be shy or embarrassed. All genders, sexualities and sexual lifestyles catered for.
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Laila Elashaal
MHC-LP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Financial District, New York, NY 10005 (Online Only)
I am a New York based LP-Mental Health Counselor with Avena Psychological Services. I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the City College of New York, and her Master’s degree in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Columbia University. My style is eclectic and modern—one that centers around humor and radical acceptance to ultimately restore a sense of joy, peace, and hope into your life. As a mixed-race Arab-American, I hold an importance in shining light upon intersectional identities.
I am a New York based LP-Mental Health Counselor with Avena Psychological Services. I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the City College of New York, and her Master’s degree in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Columbia University. My style is eclectic and modern—one that centers around humor and radical acceptance to ultimately restore a sense of joy, peace, and hope into your life. As a mixed-race Arab-American, I hold an importance in shining light upon intersectional identities.
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Ranjana Hari
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD, NCSP
Verified Verified
Financial District, New York, NY 10007
I'm a dedicated psychotherapist with an extensive and diverse background, spanning private practice, schools, college clinics, foster care, and hospitals, including acute care. With a passion for treating individuals of all ages, I specialize in harnessing the power of evidence-based therapies to create long-lasting positive change, focusing on the core of issues, rather than surface change. I take pride in fostering a safe, warm, and compassionate environment that embraces the unique perspectives of clients from diverse backgrounds. Even the most resistant patients find themselves engaged in the therapeutic process under my care.
I'm a dedicated psychotherapist with an extensive and diverse background, spanning private practice, schools, college clinics, foster care, and hospitals, including acute care. With a passion for treating individuals of all ages, I specialize in harnessing the power of evidence-based therapies to create long-lasting positive change, focusing on the core of issues, rather than surface change. I take pride in fostering a safe, warm, and compassionate environment that embraces the unique perspectives of clients from diverse backgrounds. Even the most resistant patients find themselves engaged in the therapeutic process under my care.
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Dana Lyn Koonce
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Financial District, New York, NY 10005
Do you want to feel greater overall satisfaction in your relationships with both yourself and others? Imagine starting and ending your day feeling confident, content, and focused. My main treatment goal is to help you acquire positive coping skills that you can take with you so that you do not need to remain in therapy forever. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with eight years of experience providing individual, family, couple, and group therapy to children, adolescents, and adults.
Do you want to feel greater overall satisfaction in your relationships with both yourself and others? Imagine starting and ending your day feeling confident, content, and focused. My main treatment goal is to help you acquire positive coping skills that you can take with you so that you do not need to remain in therapy forever. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with eight years of experience providing individual, family, couple, and group therapy to children, adolescents, and adults.
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I provide comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation of children with diverse learning, developmental and medical challenges. The evaluation is used to characterize a child's cognitive strengths and weaknesses, academic skills, and social-emotional functioning in order to diagnose or rule out certain conditions (e.g., dyslexia) and identify an appropriate educational and/or treatment plan. I have extensive experience and expertise in working with children, adolescents and young adults with learning disabilities, ADD/ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, concussion and seizures/epilepsy.
I provide comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation of children with diverse learning, developmental and medical challenges. The evaluation is used to characterize a child's cognitive strengths and weaknesses, academic skills, and social-emotional functioning in order to diagnose or rule out certain conditions (e.g., dyslexia) and identify an appropriate educational and/or treatment plan. I have extensive experience and expertise in working with children, adolescents and young adults with learning disabilities, ADD/ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, concussion and seizures/epilepsy.
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Emily Bilbao
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Financial District, New York, NY 10007 (Online Only)
I am Licensed in New York, Oregon, and Washington. I have been trained in many approaches to therapy and I believe that it is my role to work collaboratively with my clients to find the approach that works best for them. I believe that healing takes place in the context of the relationship between therapist and client and that an important part of the work is developing a connection where one feels truly seen and heard. I also believe in helping my clients get in touch with deeper levels of awareness of their bodies/emotions and helping them to incorporate mindfulness practices into their lives.
I am Licensed in New York, Oregon, and Washington. I have been trained in many approaches to therapy and I believe that it is my role to work collaboratively with my clients to find the approach that works best for them. I believe that healing takes place in the context of the relationship between therapist and client and that an important part of the work is developing a connection where one feels truly seen and heard. I also believe in helping my clients get in touch with deeper levels of awareness of their bodies/emotions and helping them to incorporate mindfulness practices into their lives.
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Jacklyn Krol
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Financial District, New York, NY 10004 (Online Only)
Are you a hard working professional who is stressed out due to work, family and relationship issues? Are you trying to juggle it all and need some help with sorting through all the stressors? Please Email me to find out how I can help.
Are you a hard working professional who is stressed out due to work, family and relationship issues? Are you trying to juggle it all and need some help with sorting through all the stressors? Please Email me to find out how I can help.
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Camille Holmes
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Financial District, New York, NY 10038 (Online Only)
Ever feel like anxious thoughts and low moods are hijacking your life's journey? At times, our inner critic can get the best of us and present as a barrier to achieving our goals. I am here to support you achieve your emotional wellness goals, overcome hurdles, and create a safe space to release hurt and worries. Let's work together to boost your confidence and self-awareness as we embark on this journey towards the life you desire. I cannot wait to work with you!
Ever feel like anxious thoughts and low moods are hijacking your life's journey? At times, our inner critic can get the best of us and present as a barrier to achieving our goals. I am here to support you achieve your emotional wellness goals, overcome hurdles, and create a safe space to release hurt and worries. Let's work together to boost your confidence and self-awareness as we embark on this journey towards the life you desire. I cannot wait to work with you!
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Rachel Maki
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, RYT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Financial District, New York, NY 10038 (Online Only)
Do you struggle with anxiety or feel lost in how to heal from past trauma? Are you feeling overwhelmed and unsure about how to cope with complex relationships? Struggling with intense emotions and trauma can feel exhausting and impact every aspect of our lives, even our physical health. As a therapist and yoga instructor, I bring my insight of the mind-body connection to help clients cultivate a healthier relationship with themselves, draw wisdom from their own emotions including anxiety, heal from trauma, and foster a greater sense of health in their relationships.
Do you struggle with anxiety or feel lost in how to heal from past trauma? Are you feeling overwhelmed and unsure about how to cope with complex relationships? Struggling with intense emotions and trauma can feel exhausting and impact every aspect of our lives, even our physical health. As a therapist and yoga instructor, I bring my insight of the mind-body connection to help clients cultivate a healthier relationship with themselves, draw wisdom from their own emotions including anxiety, heal from trauma, and foster a greater sense of health in their relationships.
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Rachel Khints
Counselor, LMHC, MA, MEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Financial District, New York, NY 10038 (Online Only)
We are intended to grow, evolve, and thrive. My role is to be one part of a healing and growth-oriented journey, - helping to clarify and navigate the struggles and problem areas that get in the way of achieving these things. I am experienced in treating a variety of problem areas including trauma, coping challenges, grief and relationship difficulties. I am also specialized in treating individuals with and affected by addiction. I work with families and couples, as well as facilitate psychotherapy and recovery groups. My approach is holistic and integrative, tailoring my interventions to meet the individual's therapeutic needs.
We are intended to grow, evolve, and thrive. My role is to be one part of a healing and growth-oriented journey, - helping to clarify and navigate the struggles and problem areas that get in the way of achieving these things. I am experienced in treating a variety of problem areas including trauma, coping challenges, grief and relationship difficulties. I am also specialized in treating individuals with and affected by addiction. I work with families and couples, as well as facilitate psychotherapy and recovery groups. My approach is holistic and integrative, tailoring my interventions to meet the individual's therapeutic needs.
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Kathy Lecube
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Financial District, New York, NY 10007 (Online Only)
I am an experienced clinical psychotherapist specializing in adult individual treatment. I work with patients to create positive solutions so they can free themselves and achieve their personal goals. I have trained in family systems theory, systemic problem solving, and psychoanalytic psychotherapy. I seek to find the core of a problem and explore its roots in order to achieve awareness and resolve repetitive issues that adversely affect your life. If you feel you are not reaching your full potential and are motivated to do so, I will assist you to reach your goal.
I am an experienced clinical psychotherapist specializing in adult individual treatment. I work with patients to create positive solutions so they can free themselves and achieve their personal goals. I have trained in family systems theory, systemic problem solving, and psychoanalytic psychotherapy. I seek to find the core of a problem and explore its roots in order to achieve awareness and resolve repetitive issues that adversely affect your life. If you feel you are not reaching your full potential and are motivated to do so, I will assist you to reach your goal.
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Julia Lawrence
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Financial District, New York, NY 10007
Do you find uncertainty intolerable, or obsess about things you can't control? Logically you know anxiety isn't helping; however, OCD, depression, and relationship or marriage stress often lead to overthinking & trying to predict the future. You get feedback you're a great employee or friend, but the fear of disappointing people leads to procrastinating, avoiding conflict, and an inability to be present. I offer individual therapy and couples counseling for adults who want to take back control over their obsessive thoughts, unpredictable feelings, and unhelpful relationship patterns. I can help you stop the spiraling.
Do you find uncertainty intolerable, or obsess about things you can't control? Logically you know anxiety isn't helping; however, OCD, depression, and relationship or marriage stress often lead to overthinking & trying to predict the future. You get feedback you're a great employee or friend, but the fear of disappointing people leads to procrastinating, avoiding conflict, and an inability to be present. I offer individual therapy and couples counseling for adults who want to take back control over their obsessive thoughts, unpredictable feelings, and unhelpful relationship patterns. I can help you stop the spiraling.
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Nour Suleiman - Expansive Therapy
Counselor, MHC-LP
Not Verified Not Verified
Financial District, New York, NY 10004 (Online Only)
Guided by feminist and relational therapeutic practices, I work with you to uncover why, where, and who you are at this moment. In this process, I pay particular attention to the complexities of identities, nuances of relationships, and experiences of oppression that shape us all. Through psychodynamic exploration and a liberatory framework, my ultimate goal as your counselor is to empower you to empower yourself. My therapeutic practice is rooted in the understanding that you are the expert of your own experiences. I am here for you as you are, and am prepared to approach your needs with collaboration, flexibility, and compassion.
Guided by feminist and relational therapeutic practices, I work with you to uncover why, where, and who you are at this moment. In this process, I pay particular attention to the complexities of identities, nuances of relationships, and experiences of oppression that shape us all. Through psychodynamic exploration and a liberatory framework, my ultimate goal as your counselor is to empower you to empower yourself. My therapeutic practice is rooted in the understanding that you are the expert of your own experiences. I am here for you as you are, and am prepared to approach your needs with collaboration, flexibility, and compassion.
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You are looking to make changes in your life, but don’t know where to start. Or maybe it feels like there are too many changes in your life and it's making you anxious. You are in the midst of a life transition and are feeling anxious. There are so many valid reasons that people seek out therapy. It is one of the most personal experiences and therefore, I believe in a very individualized approach.
You are looking to make changes in your life, but don’t know where to start. Or maybe it feels like there are too many changes in your life and it's making you anxious. You are in the midst of a life transition and are feeling anxious. There are so many valid reasons that people seek out therapy. It is one of the most personal experiences and therefore, I believe in a very individualized approach.
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Alicia Martin
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Financial District, New York, NY 10004
My passion lies in working with trauma, particularly in areas of emotional neglect, narcissistic abuse, codependency, and C-PTSD. I understand how past experiences can leave you feeling fragmented, and I am here to compassionately support you in putting the pieces back together.
My passion lies in working with trauma, particularly in areas of emotional neglect, narcissistic abuse, codependency, and C-PTSD. I understand how past experiences can leave you feeling fragmented, and I am here to compassionately support you in putting the pieces back together.
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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.