Teletherapy for Gramercy Park - New York, NY

While each individual is shaped by unique personal, cultural and social factors, we all share an intrinsic desire for self-realization. I seek to help adults, adolescents and couples explore their full range of emotions in an effort to develop the emotional insight necessary to facilitate meaningful change. Together, we will work to begin identifying themes and patterns from across the individual’s lifespan to gain insight into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in the present.

I am an experienced psychotherapist and practice in a neutral, non- judgmental way. If you are looking to gain a deeper understanding of your internal struggles or feel a greater sense of personal fulfillment, I can help you. I have worked with people with a variety of concerns; including, trauma, emotional dysregulation, identity concerns, difficulty in relationships, addictions and managing mental illness. I have extensive postgraduate training in adult, child and adolescent psychotherapy. My practice is limited to adult (individuals and couples) and teens. I work with people to receive out of network insurance reimbursement.

We can never prepare for everything that life will throw at us. However, we can learn strategies to better help us change what is within our control and cope with what isn’t. Being vulnerable is scary – whether this is your first time seeking therapy or you’ve been before. I want to ensure that you feel comfortable, and I strive to provide an empathic, collaborative, and non-judgmental space where we can comfortably explore what you are wrestling with and your goals. I believe that a positive client-therapist relationship built on mutual respect and honesty is essential for effective intervention and meaningful growth.

As a psychologist, I help people address their struggles and reach their potential. I pay careful attention to the establishment of a safe, trusting environment where people feel heard, seen, and supported. I have come to recognize the issues that come along with our attempts to cope with challenges that life presents. We often use strategies that might have been useful in the past and are less helpful now. These patterns--many of which are not in our immediate awareness--are multilayered and as such, present as portals for us to access the enormous field of potential for lasting change which we aim to access collaborativelly.

Life in today’s world isn’t easy: online dating, social media, remote work, global uncertainty…the list goes on. I specialize in guiding young adults and couples as they navigate it all. My clients are working through life transitions, relationship challenges, career uncertainty, self-esteem issues, or just want someone to talk to regularly. My role is to identify the right tools to move through these obstacles so you can begin to thrive.

The following questions are common: Why can’t I sleep? Why don’t I feel like myself? Why do I feel numb, depressed, anxious, stressed, and panicky? I cannot deal with my family, friends, or school and work! How do I deal with discrimination, oppression, microaggressions, marginalization, racism at work or school, etc.? The feelings and symptoms you are experiencing may be about your body and mind trying to adjust to difficult and stressful life experiences. These circumstances heavily impact your ability to stay positive and focus on work or school due to feeling. Especially with everything that’s going on in our world right now

“To love well is the task in all meaningful relationships, not just romantic bonds.” bell hooks. Would you like professional support to understand and heal your relationships? if you are searching for a safe therapeutic space where you can openly express your emotions and find solutions to your issues, I will be a suitable therapist for you. I am a relational psychotherapist, clinical supervisor, and educator, and I will work with you in coping with heartaches caused by trauma, ruptures, loneliness, discord, and loss and support you through your healing.

I am passionate about providing quality, personalized mental health care to her clients. I use an integrative and psychodynamic approach, using techniques and interventions from several different modalities including trauma-informed therapy and mindfulness. I am an expert in helping others build healthier relationships, navigating my clients through conflict and assisting them in fostering fulfilling relationships. My experience and training allows me to deeply understand the human condition and guide individuals towards building deeper connections with others and most importantly, with themselves.

My ideal client is someone who is open to the therapeutic process, interested in becoming more self-aware and who makes an effort inside and outside of my office. I look for thought and behavior patterns to offer clients a fresh perspective on themselves and on why they operate in the ways that they do. Once we identify contributing factors, we can initiate change. I tend to hone in on my clients' strengths and find ways to maximize and utilize them in their lives. I also hope to offer a peaceful environment for us to build a strong therapeutic relationship.

I'm a couples therapist who specializes in supporting people navigate challenging conversations regarding sex/ intimacy. I've been a practicing therapist with over ten years of experience helping individuals and couples deal with the obstacles that daily life presents. Couple dynamics, and challenges with sex and intimacy can pose difficulties in partnerships making it a hardship to talk without feeling fear and judgment. As a therapist, I am a compassionate and judgment-free clinician, who will help you feel confident about your mental and sexual health.

I am an experienced psychotherapist who finds the therapeutic relationship to be a mutually meaningful experience. I have a direct, interactive approach to feelings that worry you & take up unwanted space in your mind & body. I prioritize feelings of self care & self health. I am interested in your current life experience, relationships & history. I guide you towards finding solutions that feel under your control & genuine to your identity. I help by working on personal & institutional trauma, which over looked can lead to self neglect, abuse & addiction. In sessions, positive energy & humor help you to feel in control & connected.

Taking the first step to seek therapy is a big accomplishment. Whether you are struggling with a crisis, looking for a casual space to talk and reflect, or something in between, we can take on your challenges together. With my calm and compassionate demeanor, as well as empathetic listening, I strive to cultivate a warm and judgment-free therapeutic environment where you will feel comfortable, safe, and heard. Using a variety of therapeutic modalities, I enjoy working with adults, young adults, and couples navigating issues including anxiety, OCD, trauma, relationships, sex and sexuality, life transitions, family dynamics, and more.

Do you constantly feel stressed, burned out and generally unfulfilled by life? Maybe you’re facing pressures and expectations from family, school or work, and on top of that, experiencing self-limiting beliefs, leading to anxiety and depression. I support a wide range of clients: career-oriented, professional women who have experienced childhood trauma; young adults dealing with anxiety, depression, or adjustment issues; and anyone drawn to a body-based therapy approach integrating yoga, mindfulness, and breathwork.

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.

My guiding therapeutic belief is that each person is unconditionally valid and worthy of positive regard, no matter what you may be going through. I cultivate an environment where you can show up fully, exactly as you are. From that solid foundation, we can work on untangling distressing symptoms, entrenched patterns, or negative beliefs that may no longer be serving you. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, gender and sexual identity, trauma history, disordered eating, ADHD, and relationship issues.

When facing life's difficult challenges, it is good to know that there are places that you can turn to for help and guidance. However, finding a gay therapist can be anxiety producing because when people decide they would benefit from seeing a therapist, they are often experiencing significant upset in their lives. This is usually not the ideal moment to be dealing with the stress involved in finding someone with whom it feels safe and right to be vulnerable.

You want mental health results backed by science. With +15 years of experience and training involving psychological assessment and research-based therapies at academic medical and research centers affiliated with - San Francisco VA/ UCSF, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Brown, and Mount Sinai - I am committed to bringing my breadth and depth of clinical expertise to helping you meet your specific needs and goals in therapy.

The feeling of not truly belonging, whether it be in the context of one’s cultural environment, birth family, or sex can often lead to a painful sense of inadequacy, stagnation, and paralyzing low self-esteem. Left unaddressed, these feelings give way to fear and resentment and hinder us from finding our true voice, pursuing our life calling, forming and keeping meaningful relationships, and experiencing joy. You may be tired of feeling stuck, yet also anxious and overwhelmed by the prospect of change. Continuing to hide and bottle up your gifts and desires can only lead to long-term regret over a life unlived. There is another way.

Welcome. I’m glad you are here and taking an important step toward finding the right therapist. Perhaps you have been facing significant challenges for a while, are unsure how to cope with certain life stressors, or just want to know yourself better. Either way, you do not have to walk this path alone. Our work will focus on your experience and creating ways to navigate the world more effectively. I do this by creating a safe and supportive therapeutic environment through listening without judgment and working collaboratively. My therapeutic style is integrative and warm.