EMDR Therapists in Upper East Side, New York, NY

Ling “Joanna” Li is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a 50 hour basic trained EMDR practitioner. She received her Masters in Social Work from the University at Buffalo SUNY. Ling is trained in Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). She is in the process of pursuing her Certification in EMDR which means she is investing additional time, resources and effort into advancing her EMDR skills. Ling is licensed to practice in New York. Ling is a strong advocate for her clients and their well-being.

I am a strong, yet gentle therapist with 25+ years in agency and private practice; experience with individuals, couples, families, group; skills for crisis, short-term and extended treatment; advanced training in couple/family, cognitive, DBT, EMDR, writer/training re: dual disorders, emotion management. I welcome each person or couple as unique individuals and tailor my approach to your needs and goals. I focus on present issues and explore how they are shaped by past experience, and can support you in managing depression, anxiety, and anger. I will be glad to discuss how our work might be helpful to you.

Have you found yourself in another cycle of "what if?" Does "what is wrong with me" cross your mind? I know exactly how controlling and over-powering these thoughts can be. Our inner self-talk can be a bully and I don't want you to have to suffer through it anymore. I specializing in treating anxiety, self esteem, and navigating life transitions. In my work with individuals we explore why these behaviors are occurring, how we can change them, and then how to maintain our changes. I am trained in EMDR, an evidenced-based trauma treatment.

With over 35 years experience I am able to successfully treat numerous diagnoses and life problems, from bipolar disorder, alcohol and other addictive problems to marital counseling. I work with adolescents and adults to help them to remove obstacles from their lives so they can enjoy the most fulfilling life. I love to engage with patients who are interested in the benefits of psychotherapy.

What makes my work different is how much I focus on the specific issue you want to target. I bypass the need for long term therapy. I use my own model that combines EMDR, Energy Psychology, Somatic work and Parts work. A mind body philosophy that supports and encourages the inherent healing present in all of us. I also work with couples helping them move towards security and safety and using each other as a secure base to return to.

I specialize in children, adolescents and adults. I help couples assess divorce,or remaining together, during times of crisis when assistance is necessary to maintain a long term relationship. Other areas of specialty: anxiety, depression, mourning, anger management, parenting skills, separation. I am familiar with 12-step work. I enjoy working with people of all ages.

Do you have trouble figuring out what you truly want in life, or how to get it? Do you struggle to understand why you act, speak, or feel as you do? Do you fear that you may not always make good decisions? Maybe you are often overwhelmed by strong emotions—or maybe you have a difficult time feeling anything at all. Maybe it seems like there is something essential missing from your life: intimacy, confidence, vitality, motivation, self-compassion, growth, peace. Maybe you have lost touch with who you really are, or maybe you want to know yourself more deeply. Therapy can help.

Experience has taught me that a safe and supportive therapeutic environment is the key to emotional healing and personal growth. This is one of the foundations of my work. I have been in private practice for over thirty years. I have extensive training in psychoanalytic psychotherapy and am a Certified EMDR therapist ;a treatment for Trauma( Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). I am also certified in Hypnosis. In addition I incorporate Somatic Experiencing, a therapy to relieve and resolve symptoms of trauma and other emotional/health related issues which express themselves in the body.

Our sessions begin with a conversation. What brings you here? What would you like to be different? What would your life look like if our work together is successful? With over 35 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Psychologist we can quickly and jointly determine if we are a good fit. I work with adolescents and individual adults as well as couples experiencing relationship, intimacy and/or parenting issues. My expertise in psychodynamic, cognitive, and relational therapy, as well as EMDR provide a unique combination. Please see my website for more information: www.drcarrierosenfield.com

Hello. Looking for a therapist can be stressful but ultimately rewarding. I enjoy helping relieve whatever might be blocking your access to joy and sense of purpose in life. With 25+ years of experience, I provide an empathic, non-judgmental setting in which to explore and shift areas of stuckness due to depression, anxiety, loss, addiction, relational or career difficulties, parenting struggles, sexuality/gender issues, existential aloneness, cultural displacement, family/traumatic history, or blocks in creativity, I believe finding resilience for life's twists and turns is key. I get actively involved, combining a flexible, open-minded and integrative approach.

With over 20 years of experience as a psychotherapist I have worked with both inpatient and outpatient populations in Luxembourg, New York, Berlin and India. After specializing in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) in Belgium through my PhD coursework, I moved to New York where I specialized in Gestalt Therapy and EMDR and built a private practice. In my career I have provided psychotherapy to a variety of populations, mainly clients working through cultural transitions , addictions, anxiety, phobia, depression, personality disorders, relationship issues, life transitions and domestic violence.

These are not easy times and so many of us are feeling anxious and overwhelmed. You may be feeling isolated, disconnected in your relationships, or struggling in your career. Through it all, connection is what grounds us, and therapy is based on connection. Let’s figure out together where you are stuck, where you've lost your way, and what gets in the way of warmth and closeness with the people who matter to you the most. During our time together, I will be present in an actively collaborative way as we figure out how to clear a path to the life you want.

Have you felt the rawness of isolation and the storm of complex struggles taking over your mind, body, and spirit? As a holistic trauma-informed psychotherapist, I am dedicated to treating your nervous system. Through working together, we will be able to unpack deep-rooted emotions, address where they first began to appear in your life, and help you pour into watering your overall wellbeing. I do this by holding space in a non-judgmental and inclusive environment. My expertise includes working with survivors of sexual trauma, however I work with all origins of emotional pain derived from the many interwoven facets of trauma.

Are you introspective and thoughtful, yet find yourself worrying too much--often feeling guilty, anxious and self-critical? Would you like to feel more self-accepting? Would you like to be able to resolve conflicts more constructively? Do you want to feel less stuck, alone and down? If you can relate to some of these questions, you might consider scheduling an initial meeting to discuss your current aspirations. My style is collaborative. I welcome your questions about therapy, about me and my training and how I work.

I have had significant success helping clients deal with issues such as relationships, loss, aging, trauma, body image, career development, stress management, depression, anxiety, illness, personal growth and what I call "behavioral decluttering", ( illiminating old and unwanted behaviors). My style as a therapist is to help clients identify those areas of their lives which are most troubling and then develop specific goals to ensure that therapy produces important life changing results. The ultimate goal is for clients to eventually serve as their own therapists, applying what they learned in therapy to lead more fulfilling lives.

I really enjoy working with people who want to be helped with painful feelings and experiences that have interfered with their sense of well being. All of us are limited by upsettingly negative emotions that make it harder to accomplish things that would make our lives richer, more comfortable and secure. I base my work on the principles of Mindfulnes Based Cognitive Behavior Therapy. This approach has been shown to be very successful helping anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, phobias and many other individual and relationship issues. Like most experienced therapists, I also integrate ideas from other approaches whenever appropriate.

Welcome! I’m so happy you’re here. It’s my goal to make the therapy process feel as easy & comfortable as possible. I give you the space to heal whether you need a little extra support or are in a time of major transition. I specialize in supporting you in navigating relationships, dating, complex family dynamics, career stressors, & if you simply don’t know where to begin but know you want to feel better. I use a directive, empowering, & nonjudgemental approach to help identify patterns that no longer serve you and help you get “unstuck”. I will always be real with you and support you through warmth, empathy, and humor.

I work with people who are curious about their own lives and are interested in knowing themselves better, often in the hope of increasing self-esteem and gaining more control over the choices they make. The work of therapy can be invaluable in findng new ways of living and relating especially when anxiety and fear cut off possibilities and keep a person feeling stuck. While I don't believe in cookie cutter approaches to therapy, I find than many clients benefit from challenging negative self-talk, learning to listen to their bodies, and investigating unwanted patterns that persist in their lives. I've trauma training including EMDR.

You deserve to feel well; Let's get you there. Our work together is designed to cultivate greater contentment in your life. We all experience challenge, often around our relationships, our work, our health, and caring for our children and loved ones. These experiences can provoke anxiety, fear and uncertainty. Having a safe, nonjudgmental space in which to work through these moments can be profoundly helpful and often facilitate swifter resolution. I am trained in a wide number of modalities including EMDR, IFS (Internal Family Systems) Relational and Psychodynamic psychotherapy, among others.