In Person Therapists in Lenox Hill, New York, NY

Richard is a New York State Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and has a Master of Arts in Rehabilitation Counseling from New York University (NYU). Richard has over 20 years of experience working with individuals in outpatient, forensic, and community settings. He provided individual and group counseling to individuals with a mental illness and substance use issues who were incarcerated. Richard diagnosed and assessed individuals with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Richard spent 6 years providing behavioral therapy to adults who have a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).

At Family Central Consultants, we help families through difficult transitions. We provide support and advice to families at a critical juncture when facing health, mental health, educational challenges, major life transitions, or just when needing some direction and support. We assist families in navigating a myriad of issues and available resources. We collaborate with our families to develop a plan of action and provide ongoing support. Our goal is to maximize information and understanding and to minimize stress and anxiety for our families faced with daunting or unfamiliar challenges.

You have arrived at my profile, so consider this: You must want change in your life or behavior, and/or want to get "unstuck". I explore where you are encountering blockages while accepting who you are today. I provide a warm nurturing environment and a pragmatic approach. Through analysis and understanding, we begin to see shifts in behavior and outlook. We work with these insights to achieve more of the life you desire. I also address the concerns of patients struggling with issues of depression, intimacy, infertility, and sexuality.

Teens, young adults and their families have been through an incredible amount of stress the past few years - and continue to do so. I specialize in working with high school and college-age students as well as adults struggling with issues that affect them on a daily basis and which might prevent them from moving forward in their lives. This can include anxiety, depression, sadness and poor self-esteem. My work extends to parents seeking guidance in supporting their children with issues such as school refusal, friends, peer pressure and anger. This may include transitions to high school, college or post-college life.

Collaboration and trust characterize a strong therapeutic relationship. Therapy is very much a conversation about how you think and feel and what you hope to change. My starting questions are "why now," and "how would you like me to help"? I am trained in developmental and clinical psychology and work with adolescents, young adults, families and adults throughout the life span. Anxiety, depression, substance misuse, eating disorders and transitioning to adulthood are specialties.

Accepting clients in: NY, NJ, and HI. Whether you’re considering therapy for the first time or looking for a new clinician, you've already taken a step towards creating positive change. I provide an inviting, safe space for you to discuss your family, relationship, or personal concerns. No matter what is on your mind, I will listen with acceptance. Using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and other evidence-based practices, we will develop insight and recognize patterns in your thoughts, behaviors, and emotions. My goal is to teach you skills that create sustainable change and help you cope more effectively with life's stressors.

There is no ideal client. Each client is a unique subject who has been shaped by an infinitely complex set of circumstances; family, culture and inherited predispositions. The one thing that they have in common is that somehow there is a sense that things are somehow not right and yet still entertain a suspicion that things can improve. Working in an open, honest and interactive way, marked by curiosity, compassion and courage we will work together to discover patterns and styles that hinder the experience of joy, intimacy and achievement. Together we will work to overcome the crisis of debilitating guilt, anxiety and depression.

The core of my practice revolves around the reality that transitions, especially around starting, growing and managing a family can present a multitude of challenges, and that therapy can help both individuals and families develop strategies to not only cope with difficulties, but also learn to thrive. Across the life span, my expertise with issues such as attachment, anxiety, depression, trauma, and interpersonal relationships in both individual and family therapy enables my patients to identify underlying patterns, navigate transitions, and craft more satisfying experiences.

Do you find yourself feeling unfulfilled, unmotivated, or held back in your relationships and pursuits in some way? Have you experienced loss in your life, and are noticing that your grief continues to impact you in unexpected or overwhelming ways? Perhaps you are hoping to support the growth and development of your child, who is having difficulties in their own social or academic world? By being here, you have taken an important step in trying to connect yourself with the resources you deserve. Allow me to support your journey as we work together to identify and strive towards your goals.

I am a clinical psychologist with twenty-five years of experience in the practice, supervision and teaching of psychotherapy in New York. I would say my approach is warm, supportive and flexible--responsive to the challenge a client faces. I have served on the medical faculty of two universities, including seventeen years at Columbia, and try to balance the benefits of evidenced-based treatment with the sensitivity of psychoanalytic and family approaches; I am certified in these last two areas. My goal is to help clients overcome obstacles to working and loving with greater pleasure and clarity.

I provide psychotherapy services to individuals, couples and families in a comfortable and confidential setting. I offer a personalized approach to treatment with a supportive, collaborative and interactive style. I treat a wide range of challenges, including depression, anxiety, social isolation, medical illness, infertility, substance abuse, grief and loss, life transitions, goal setting and career strategy. I exhibit cultural sensitivity, and understand the patient as part of a system of family, work, friends, and community. I help patients identify key areas of their lives to nurture, maintain, grow or adjust in order to feel in balance.

I’m a bilingual Spanish-speaking Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York, New Jersey and Indiana. I have extensive experience and deep passion in the area of conducting immigration evaluations for individuals from immigrant populations seeking lawful status via Asylum, U-Visa, T-Visa, VAWA, Cancelation of Removal, and Extreme Hardship Waivers. My professional experiences include both private and community mental health services for children, adolescents, adults and families with diverse mental health concerns and families in managing crises and increasing stability.

I work with a wide range of age groups; young adults who are defining themselves, increasing autonomy, strengthening identities, often communicating through behavior; couples trying to improve communication styles or learning how to negotiate transitional periods in their relationships; older adults navigating life's challenges with resulting changes in roles. Clients of all ages may be dealing with relationship issues, poor confidence or self-esteem, loss, depression, anxiety and addictive problems, seeking to understand the sources of their discomfort rather than continue trying to avoid or outrun their problems.

I have been in private practice for over 40 years and have worked with a variety of patients over these years. Many of my patients are professionals or artists who struggle with issues with their work and with their personal lives. They often are dealing with a variety of forms of anxiety and at times depression. We work together to lessen their symptoms and formulate a new way of thinking of themselves and new ways of interacting with others. I work with both individuals and couples.

As a cognitive behavioral psychologist, I believe that everyone holds the potential and capability to significantly improve their life. Insight is important in setting the foundation for positive change, but CBT psychotherapy has been proven to be effective in helping people learn to implement the tools necessary to achieve their goals. I treat a wide range of difficulties, but have specialized expertise in relationship issues of all kinds: marital, couples, parent-child, and friendship, for example. I also specialize in many aspects of behavioral medicine. My patients report feeling safe and comfortable working with me in a warm, trusting, professional environment.

Adelyn is a seasoned therapist dedicated to guiding individuals toward a life of fulfillment, purpose, and personal growth. Specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Adelyn brings extensive experience from working in Mt. Sinai Hospital system’s top CBT and therapy programs. She has treated a diverse set of adult clients across all life stages, navigating a wide range of psychiatric and medical challenges in both outpatient and inpatient settings. She specializes in trauma- and stressor-related disorders, anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, executive functioning, and the intersection of medical conditions and mental health.

No matter what brings one to therapy - seeking relief from symptoms, difficult relationships, or a quest for inner balance and calm - certain components could prove essential for a successful outcome. One of these components is the client's active participation in the process; another - treatment tailored to individual needs; and, most importantly, a safe and welcoming environment and the therapist's open-minded attitude. These principles serve as my ethical framework, while my approach to treatment is primarily guided by training in Psycho-dynamic Psychotherapy and my experience working with clients of diverse backgrounds.

My practice focuses on providing evidence-based therapy to individuals across the lifespan (children, adolescents, young adults, and adults). I care deeply about the individuals and families I work with. Together, we identify treatment goals and build confidence in their ability to tackle challenges. Many of the people I work with are navigating life transitions whether in their relationships, careers, housing, or other significant life changes. My previous experience focused on helping students transition into college and the real world, which has given me a solid framework to effectively support this clientele.

Dr. Charnas treats adults and young adults with depression, anxiety, social, occupational, and interpersonal difficulties, relationship and adjustment problems, phase-of-life issues, and maladaptive behaviors. Additionally, she works with couples in all relationship phases (dating, engaged, married, divorced). Her training background is in psychodynamic psychotherapy but she works in an integrated fashion, blending theory and utilizing techniques from Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical-Behavioral Therapy (DBT).