Psychoanalytic Therapists in Midtown, New York, NY

Every individual is unique. Multiple aspects and areas of life create who we are, our struggles and successes. Mind, body and soul. I believe in approaching mental health in a holistic manner, suitable to your needs. Many aspects of environment and biology contribute to who we are, and don’t exist in a vacuum. Let’s explore these things together and help optimize your mental health, and overall well being.

Our sexuality can provide a way to feel connected and loved. Often times it can become out-of-control that actually creates disconnection, loneliness and isolation. My area of speciality is in addressing these issues of sexuality and intimacy related struggles. I use an attachments-based approach which includes assessment of attachment styles and helps to move my clients in the direction of a more secure style of attaching and connecting. I help my clients to enhance the balance of love, work and play in their lives.

What makes for a meaningful life? There are as many answers as there are people in the world. And yet, we all have to answer this question for ourselves. Maybe you’re unsure of what you want out of life. Perhaps you do know, but feel conflicted about it. Therapy is a place where you can safely explore these larger questions around who you are and what you want so you can make lasting change and find meaning in every day. Before becoming a therapist, I spent years working as a theater director. Both of these roles involve helping someone cultivate a narrative.

I have over 30 years of experienced providing therapeutic services for clients dealing with addiction, anxiety, bereavement, depression, stress, trauma, and life transitions. The services I provide are individual, marital, and family therapy for families and adults. A positive treatment outcome will enhance your self-esteem and improve your mood by assisting you in developing the tools to deal effectively with your problems.

Dual trained in clinical psychology and I/O psychology, I help my clients gain the understanding they need to create self awareness, undo dysfunctional habits, detach from trauma & live fulfilled lives with love & hope. You may be struggling with past trauma, complex relationships, amidst a life transition, a career change, living with mental illness or, caretaking a loved one with mental illness. You may want to talk through your experiences or to strategize. This may be exactly what you need to make that world of difference.

Do you struggle navigating life? Do you wish you could increase your understanding and skills to make life less challenging? The good news is therapy can help you gain control over your life and pursue your dreams. Life is beautiful, but there are many tools that we as humans need to reach our full potential. Low confidence, readiness to change, trouble communicating, and lack of social support are just some barriers that can prevent you from getting “unstuck.” As a member of the Queer community, I empathize with these experiences and I have done intensive work personally and professionally that has changed my life for the better.

I am a warm and compassionate clinical psychologist, with over thirty years of experience in the following areas: depression, anxiety, difficulties in relationships, psychosomatic symptoms, parenting issues, balancing motherhood and the work place, separation, loss, and struggles of creativity. My goal is to provide a safe therapeutic environment where the exploration of painful issues can create new opportunities for hope and change. I hold a Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of London, and a Certificate in Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis from the New York University Post-Doctoral Program in Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis.

Our work together can open doors.With wisdom, humor and warmth I know change is possible. Therapy with me offers you chances to look at yourself afresh, without judgment,in a safe supportive environment. If you're feeling stuck you can learn how to become "unstuck." We will talk about managing anxiety, increasing self-confidence and generating a greater sense of calmness at home and at work. You can learn how to deal more effectively with the important people in your life,as well as how to come to terms with the inevitable crises, disappointments and losses in life.

I specialize in relationship issues, anxiety, LGBTQIA issues, and trauma. My style is approachable and warm while open to challenge and complexity. Many of the adults and adolescents I meet with are looking to process challenging feelings, improve their relationships, and understand themselves better. Others are looking to heal trauma (complex trauma, sexual trauma, or PTSD), navigate addictions, compulsions, or work through intricate patterns that are depressing their development. Together, we will thoughtfully explore the distinct reason(s) you are pursuing psychotherapy.

Have you wondered if therapy can be helpful? I offer a complimentary phone consultation to discuss any questions you may have. You can talk to me about anything; nothing you tell me will shock or surprise me. I can help you or your child become their own therapist by learning techniques and coping strategies to work through the challenges in their lives. I work well with children and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and body image issues utilizing CBT and DBT, focusing on the biological, psychological, and social issues. Clients often see reduced symptoms and improved well-being early on in therapy.

Depression and anxiety can strike at any time, making every day feel like an uphill battle. But you don't have to face these challenges alone. As a compassionate and experienced Licensed Clinical Art Therapist, I'm here to guide you through the darkness with empathy and creativity.

People often come to psychotherapy after long-term frustrations, when they feel overwhelmed by a lack of possibility, in times of emotional pain, and when in a crisis. These feelings are addressed through a psychotherapeutic process in which people articulate aspects of experience they would not otherwise have a chance to explore. Through this process they not only make sense of symptoms and other forms of relational suffering, but foster increased freedom, creativity, and purpose.

I am interested in how thought, emotional, and behavioral patterns affect one's well-being. Developing awareness into how habitual thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and psycho-emotional processes interfere with relationships and living a happy, satisfying, and creative life is an important key to adapting them (making them work for you, instead of against you) and learning new ones.

We cannot become our highest selves if we are not our healthiest selves. Whether you are feeling stuck with relationships, anxiety, anger, or low mood, we can address your concerns together and strive toward creating change. My approach is very integrative and mind-body-spirit focused, which allows me to implement therapy that is custom-tailored to your needs. Unresolved emotions can cause mental and physical imbalances in our bodies, including weight gain and stress-related disorders. It’s important to work through your past for a brighter future.

I am a therapist with over 20 years of experience with adults, aged 18 to mid 70s. Some have been students and others working in diverse fields including art, teaching, acting, social work, design, and in the corporate world. My practice has also included individuals who are thinking about, or in the process of, changing careers.

Sometimes, despite our best efforts, our ability to grow in the direction of a more thriving and vibrant life is hampered by painful emotions or old patterns we just can't seem to shake. We might find ourselves stuck, lost, overwhelmed, or detached, whether due to life circumstances or factors we cannot immediately identify. I see therapy as a way to address these sorts of challenges by co-creating a space for greater understanding and appreciation of each client’s emotional life. Through this process, I aim to help my clients access a greater degree of freedom within themselves and with others.

Therapy is a space for you. It’s a place to slow down, reflect, discover, heal, sort through emotions and thoughts, or simply just to have a safe, reliable, and confidential space for the conversations and support you need. There is no pressure or judgment here. We go at your pace as we engage in a process of healing and change together. I’ve worked with many people over time (whether in-person or virtually) who have come in feeling a range of difficult emotions, and through the process of our work together have become more emotionally settled, empowered, and have felt more in control of their lives.

A crisis about a relationship or career, anxiety, depression, or a loss, can be painful, but is also an opportunity. I bring over 20 years experience, academic training at Yale and Columbia, warmth, and a collaborative, interactive approach to therapy. Choosing to start therapy begins the process of confronting difficulties and understanding them differently.Together we will investigate barriers that hold you back. We will also explore how past experiences have influenced you. We can uncover hidden assumptions that play out in your choices in life. Identifying these patterns will enable you to make new choices and try new behaviors.

I have been a therapist for over 25 years and I treat many types of clients, from financial traders, to young students and business workers suffering from anxiety/depression and drug and alcohol. I also do marital therapy. For 10 years, I was the Clinical Triage Director for a company providing EAP's for Morgan Stanley, Credit Suisse and Deutsche Bank. My midtown office, conveniently located at 48th Street and Broadway, allows me to stay available to the financial world. I also have a particular expertise working with people in the arts - theatre, music, dance.