Female Therapists in Lower Manhattan, New York, NY
Dana Vieira
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lower Manhattan, New York, NY 10014
I focus on the treatment of adolescents and adults by integrating both psychodynamic and CBT principles. I aid my clients in achieving meaningful and lasting change by helping them better understand their thoughts, feelings and behaviors. It is my firm belief that clients ultimately do the heavy lifting in helping themselves. While I can guide them through with careful listening and appropriate questioning, it is with their dedication and hard work that they find the answers to a more fulfilling and happy life.
I focus on the treatment of adolescents and adults by integrating both psychodynamic and CBT principles. I aid my clients in achieving meaningful and lasting change by helping them better understand their thoughts, feelings and behaviors. It is my firm belief that clients ultimately do the heavy lifting in helping themselves. While I can guide them through with careful listening and appropriate questioning, it is with their dedication and hard work that they find the answers to a more fulfilling and happy life.
Selena Collazo
MFT-LP
Verified Verified
Lower Manhattan, New York, NY 10011 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
A queer, biracial Black woman born into a multicultural family, one of my proudest achievements was when I became the first person in my family to earn a university degree.
I have the honor of accompanying fellow LGBTQIA+ individuals of color, especially those moving through life transitions, first-generation undergraduate & graduate students, academics, artists, writers, and those holding intersectional identities rooted in multicultural and interracial families, partnerships, and transcultural and/or adult adoption. In addition, I work with couples as well as poly individuals and ethically/consensually non-monogamous partnerships.
A queer, biracial Black woman born into a multicultural family, one of my proudest achievements was when I became the first person in my family to earn a university degree.
I have the honor of accompanying fellow LGBTQIA+ individuals of color, especially those moving through life transitions, first-generation undergraduate & graduate students, academics, artists, writers, and those holding intersectional identities rooted in multicultural and interracial families, partnerships, and transcultural and/or adult adoption. In addition, I work with couples as well as poly individuals and ethically/consensually non-monogamous partnerships.
Tori Maidenberg
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lower Manhattan, New York, NY 10006
Tori has extensive training in a diverse range of therapeutic modalities proven to be highly effective, including DBT, CBT, Exposure Therapy, and Couples/Family Therapy. She was a fellow in Columbia University’s DBT Training Program and trained by the renowned Behavioral Tech Institute. Working with adolescents through adulthood, Tori has cultivated a wealth of experience and expertise in addressing a wide range of therapeutic needs across the lifespan. Her focus lies in the treatment of emotional and interpersonal dysregulation, OCD, anxiety-related disorders, social anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and couples/family issues.
Tori has extensive training in a diverse range of therapeutic modalities proven to be highly effective, including DBT, CBT, Exposure Therapy, and Couples/Family Therapy. She was a fellow in Columbia University’s DBT Training Program and trained by the renowned Behavioral Tech Institute. Working with adolescents through adulthood, Tori has cultivated a wealth of experience and expertise in addressing a wide range of therapeutic needs across the lifespan. Her focus lies in the treatment of emotional and interpersonal dysregulation, OCD, anxiety-related disorders, social anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and couples/family issues.
Marie Tucker
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Lower Manhattan, New York, NY 10013 (Online Only)
Hi I’m Marie, like the middle name! I became a therapist because I have a passion for helping others and I believe we all need a little extra support sometimes. Life is hard! I have extensive experience in helping clients learn to better manage their stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and more! I provide a safe, supportive space for you to explore your feelings and develop effective coping strategies. I specialize in guiding clients through relationship issues, helping you find motivation, and building self-esteem. I am not a certified art therapist, however, I do enjoy incorporating creative arts in therapy sessions if desired.
Hi I’m Marie, like the middle name! I became a therapist because I have a passion for helping others and I believe we all need a little extra support sometimes. Life is hard! I have extensive experience in helping clients learn to better manage their stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and more! I provide a safe, supportive space for you to explore your feelings and develop effective coping strategies. I specialize in guiding clients through relationship issues, helping you find motivation, and building self-esteem. I am not a certified art therapist, however, I do enjoy incorporating creative arts in therapy sessions if desired.
My expertise includes: family, relationships, grief, loss, LGBTQ issues, HIV/AIDS,
12-Step recovery and women's issues.
I believe therapy is a way toward a fuller, more satisfying life. Together we will journey past the obstacles to greater self-esteem, more satisfying relationships, work and play. I engage actively with you but am guided by your individual needs and wishes. I can help you to expand the strengths you already have and add new skills, experiences and ways of seeing yourself.
My expertise includes: family, relationships, grief, loss, LGBTQ issues, HIV/AIDS,
12-Step recovery and women's issues.
I believe therapy is a way toward a fuller, more satisfying life. Together we will journey past the obstacles to greater self-esteem, more satisfying relationships, work and play. I engage actively with you but am guided by your individual needs and wishes. I can help you to expand the strengths you already have and add new skills, experiences and ways of seeing yourself.
Stacey Klein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lower Manhattan, New York, NY 10011
Stress, anxiety and traumatic experiences block us from living more freely and joyfully. If you're struggling to feel better, I'm glad you're here. I can help you suffer less and rewire some of your old thoughts, feelings and relationship patterns so you can feel more fully yourself. Patterns have their purpose but when we slow down and get curious about them, they can transform themselves. I use a mind-body approach with a relational lens. I create a safe space for you to explore your world more deeply. If you feel stuck after years of talk therapy, I can help. I see children, adolescents, adults, couples & families virtually.
Stress, anxiety and traumatic experiences block us from living more freely and joyfully. If you're struggling to feel better, I'm glad you're here. I can help you suffer less and rewire some of your old thoughts, feelings and relationship patterns so you can feel more fully yourself. Patterns have their purpose but when we slow down and get curious about them, they can transform themselves. I use a mind-body approach with a relational lens. I create a safe space for you to explore your world more deeply. If you feel stuck after years of talk therapy, I can help. I see children, adolescents, adults, couples & families virtually.
Vilija Paulius
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, MHC-LP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lower Manhattan, New York, NY 10012
Hi there, my name is Vilija (Vi-lee-uh), and my goal as a therapist is to create a safe, nonjudgmental space for my clients to feel empowered and accepted. Through a collaborative approach, we may work together to support your needs and explore the ways you can cultivate positive change in your life.
Hi there, my name is Vilija (Vi-lee-uh), and my goal as a therapist is to create a safe, nonjudgmental space for my clients to feel empowered and accepted. Through a collaborative approach, we may work together to support your needs and explore the ways you can cultivate positive change in your life.
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.
Are you feeling sad, angry, stuck or confused with your job or your spouse or your family of origin or your friends? Does your self esteem vary widely in reaction to your circumstances? Do you try to control your emotional states by eating or witholding or other self destructive behaviors? If you wish to understand why these difficulties are going on, and want to work toward making change, I may be the therapist for you. I am patient, empathic, and directive.I am psychoanalytically trained but have respect for the pragmatic realities of everyday life. I genuinely love working with people in a therapeutic way.
Are you feeling sad, angry, stuck or confused with your job or your spouse or your family of origin or your friends? Does your self esteem vary widely in reaction to your circumstances? Do you try to control your emotional states by eating or witholding or other self destructive behaviors? If you wish to understand why these difficulties are going on, and want to work toward making change, I may be the therapist for you. I am patient, empathic, and directive.I am psychoanalytically trained but have respect for the pragmatic realities of everyday life. I genuinely love working with people in a therapeutic way.
I provide individual psychotherapy aimed at reducing stress and anxiety, improving mood, relationships and self esteem, and learning constructive ways to express and cope with emotions. Therapy with me will provide you with insight and self- understanding as well as with the skills necessary to make life changes. I am a licensed psychologist with over 10 years of experience most recently at Columbia University where I also teach. I specialize in the unique concerns of law students, lawyers, LGBTQ clients and those dealing with cross-cultural adaptation. I have extensive background and experience in treating survivors of trauma.
I provide individual psychotherapy aimed at reducing stress and anxiety, improving mood, relationships and self esteem, and learning constructive ways to express and cope with emotions. Therapy with me will provide you with insight and self- understanding as well as with the skills necessary to make life changes. I am a licensed psychologist with over 10 years of experience most recently at Columbia University where I also teach. I specialize in the unique concerns of law students, lawyers, LGBTQ clients and those dealing with cross-cultural adaptation. I have extensive background and experience in treating survivors of trauma.
Dr. Samantha Buchman
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Lower Manhattan, New York, NY 10014 (Online Only)
www.drsamanthabuchman.com
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Counselor, MHC
Not Verified Not Verified
Lower Manhattan, New York, NY 10002
In my practice, I like to create a safe and nurturing space where clients can openly share their stories and experiences. Through a holistic, client-centered approach, I pull from highly effective evidence-based therapeutic methods to assist clients in cultivating self-acceptance and resilience, recognizing their intrinsic value, and enhancing their strengths. The therapeutic relationship is one of authenticity, trust, and mutual respect. I firmly believe that no one should have to navigate life's challenges alone, and I am honored to accompany clients on their journey toward growth and healing.
In my practice, I like to create a safe and nurturing space where clients can openly share their stories and experiences. Through a holistic, client-centered approach, I pull from highly effective evidence-based therapeutic methods to assist clients in cultivating self-acceptance and resilience, recognizing their intrinsic value, and enhancing their strengths. The therapeutic relationship is one of authenticity, trust, and mutual respect. I firmly believe that no one should have to navigate life's challenges alone, and I am honored to accompany clients on their journey toward growth and healing.
Maryam Khansari
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Lower Manhattan, New York, NY 10280 (Online Only)
I am a licensed clinician that graduated from NYU School Of Social Work in 1993. Through the years I developed extensive experience in providing psychotherapy to thousands of clients suffering from symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma, losses and relationship concerns. I am passionate about proving a safe nonjudgmental environment where our work allows you to a deeper understanding of obstacles in achieving skills that leads to a happier and peaceful life.
I am a licensed clinician that graduated from NYU School Of Social Work in 1993. Through the years I developed extensive experience in providing psychotherapy to thousands of clients suffering from symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma, losses and relationship concerns. I am passionate about proving a safe nonjudgmental environment where our work allows you to a deeper understanding of obstacles in achieving skills that leads to a happier and peaceful life.
Nechama Bakst
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Lower Manhattan, New York, NY 10004
At any time in life, despite possible success and fortune, you may find yourself not understanding why you feel unhappy or are struggling. Whether it is difficulty in a close familial or romantic relationship, feelings of worry, nervousness or sadness or simply facing one of life's many crossroads; I am here to help you find a happier and more successful you.
At any time in life, despite possible success and fortune, you may find yourself not understanding why you feel unhappy or are struggling. Whether it is difficulty in a close familial or romantic relationship, feelings of worry, nervousness or sadness or simply facing one of life's many crossroads; I am here to help you find a happier and more successful you.
Jess Gonzales
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW-I
Verified Verified
Lower Manhattan, New York, NY 10007
I work with people experiencing mental health challenges to help them find new possibilities for themselves and their relationships. Whether you’re seeking to break unhelpful patterns, alleviate emotional pain, or develop a richer quality of life, I offer compassionate and non-judgemental support. Together, we'll create space to explore what needs tending. Mental health can be inextricable from issues in society and culture, and I strive to help clients broaden self-understanding.
I work with people experiencing mental health challenges to help them find new possibilities for themselves and their relationships. Whether you’re seeking to break unhelpful patterns, alleviate emotional pain, or develop a richer quality of life, I offer compassionate and non-judgemental support. Together, we'll create space to explore what needs tending. Mental health can be inextricable from issues in society and culture, and I strive to help clients broaden self-understanding.
I believe in your creative potential. By creative, I mean the ability to imagine the life you want and work towards achieving it. This may mean changing old patterns of anxiety, depression, inhibition or impulsivity that are no longer working.
To help you do this, I establish a relaxing atmosphere where you are encouraged to reflect but not judge and to welcome the unexpected. I also work with dreams to reach unconscious aspects of problems and find solutions. I want to understand you as deeply as possible as we work on your issues of concern.
I believe in your creative potential. By creative, I mean the ability to imagine the life you want and work towards achieving it. This may mean changing old patterns of anxiety, depression, inhibition or impulsivity that are no longer working.
To help you do this, I establish a relaxing atmosphere where you are encouraged to reflect but not judge and to welcome the unexpected. I also work with dreams to reach unconscious aspects of problems and find solutions. I want to understand you as deeply as possible as we work on your issues of concern.
Nicole Struensee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lower Manhattan, New York, NY 10012 (Online Only)
My approach to therapy is empathic and non-judgemental. I work toward helping a person feel safe to say everything and believe that therapy heals largely through the power of the therapeutic relationship. Therapy provides valuable insight into ourselves. When we become conscious of who we are and what we are feeling and thinking we are able to make better choices and lead happier more productive lives.
My approach to therapy is empathic and non-judgemental. I work toward helping a person feel safe to say everything and believe that therapy heals largely through the power of the therapeutic relationship. Therapy provides valuable insight into ourselves. When we become conscious of who we are and what we are feeling and thinking we are able to make better choices and lead happier more productive lives.
Elizabeth Bruinix-Parris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lower Manhattan, New York, NY 10013 (Online Only)
I am passionate and driven in helping others find their true selves. In therapy, we will explore what is working for you and what may be getting in the way of you being the person you want to be. Seeing my clients applying the skills and tools learned in counseling to be free from their anxiety, depression, and fears is priceless. My approach is collaborative and results driven. I use clinically proven treatment modalities to help you see the connection of our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I also will teach you skills to utilize in these moments. I work with gender diverse people and can offer letters for HRT and surgeries.
I am passionate and driven in helping others find their true selves. In therapy, we will explore what is working for you and what may be getting in the way of you being the person you want to be. Seeing my clients applying the skills and tools learned in counseling to be free from their anxiety, depression, and fears is priceless. My approach is collaborative and results driven. I use clinically proven treatment modalities to help you see the connection of our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I also will teach you skills to utilize in these moments. I work with gender diverse people and can offer letters for HRT and surgeries.
Linda J Bradley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AT, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lower Manhattan, New York, NY 10012 (Online Only)
To feel unsafe, emotionally unsafe, with your partner can feel very unsettling and certainly unfulfilling. And to seek help around these issues can feel scary: As an advanced trained therapist in working with Couples and Families I use Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) that centers around restructuring a once secure bond by identifying negative cycles that have led to distance, distrust, fear, and hurt. Through EFT the couple learns to look to each other through a new lens. The relationship can now be experienced as the place for secure emotional connection where their partner is accessible, responsive, and engaged.
To feel unsafe, emotionally unsafe, with your partner can feel very unsettling and certainly unfulfilling. And to seek help around these issues can feel scary: As an advanced trained therapist in working with Couples and Families I use Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) that centers around restructuring a once secure bond by identifying negative cycles that have led to distance, distrust, fear, and hurt. Through EFT the couple learns to look to each other through a new lens. The relationship can now be experienced as the place for secure emotional connection where their partner is accessible, responsive, and engaged.
Judith R Kuskin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, JD
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Lower Manhattan, New York, NY 10014 (Online Only)
Feel less alone. Improve your relationship with your partner or spouse. Reconnect with your children, your family and friends. Co parent cooperatively with your ex. . Build healthy relationships. Heal the past. Renew hope for today and tomorrow. Therapy is effective when couples and families seek help together or when only one person is engaged in therapy. Increasing your self- confidence, becoming less worried and anxious will help you feel better about yourself and positively impact your relationships and your outlook toward the future.
Feel less alone. Improve your relationship with your partner or spouse. Reconnect with your children, your family and friends. Co parent cooperatively with your ex. . Build healthy relationships. Heal the past. Renew hope for today and tomorrow. Therapy is effective when couples and families seek help together or when only one person is engaged in therapy. Increasing your self- confidence, becoming less worried and anxious will help you feel better about yourself and positively impact your relationships and your outlook toward the future.
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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.