Female Therapists in Upper East Side, New York, NY

I specialize in working with both individuals who are struggling with anxiety & looking to improve self esteem; as well as couples who have concerns about (or changes in) their sexual relationship. Additionally, I have experience in compassionately assisting neurodivergent folks navigate our neurotypical world. As a therapist, I often explore how the messaging we receive based on our social identities & upbringing influence the expectations we have of ourselves, relationships, mental health, sex, and self worth.

I hold space for you to let go of expectations placed on you and to get closer to your most authentic and unfiltered self. This is where you rediscover parts of yourself, connect with emotions that you have buried, allow things to get a little “messy," and create meaningful change. I help clients unpack problematic patterns of behavior, manage difficult emotions, and move through pain to find relief.

Experienced, caring and highly-effective therapist with a warm, interactive and positive approach to deeply understand your most important issues. Using a creative and empathic approach, I focus on quickly understanding your strengths and look to develop and use them to successfully overcome impediments in your path. I am very experienced with a wide range of issues including personal and family relationships, work and career-related issues and dealing with loss and grief. I work with individuals and couples across all life-stages, backgrounds and cultures. Commitment to your well-being is my foremost concern.

I am a psychotherapist who specializes in treating individuals with chronic pain utilizing a mind-body approach. I integrate modalities such as Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) and Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy (EAET) in order to identify the cognitive, behavioral, and emotional roots to chronic pain symptoms.

Does it feel like the once healthy relationships with your loved ones have become a source of conflict and discourse? You find yourself thinking: “What happened to the loving connection we used to have?” If your interactions with your spouse and children turn into fights, arguments, and miscommunication, you may find yourself mourning for what’s lost. These changes in our lives often feel unmanageable. And while they can leave you feeling helpless, you don’t have to face them alone. Therapy can guide you towards resolving conflicts, improving communication and rebuilding the loving connections you yearn for.

Are you feeling anxious, sad and alone? Do you feel overwhelmed by your issues and stuck in your present situation? Do you you need support to help guide you through these issues so that you can be in a better place? I had a client with similar issues. She was 63 years old who lost her job due to downsizing. She was also divorced. Many of her friends left and the ones she had were not supportive. She was always a career person working as an Assistant Director of Human Resources. Since her job was terminated, she felt no one would hire her again and she felt worthless.

Do you find yourself constantly worrying about what others think of you? Your heart races, your palms sweat, and your mind goes blank in social situations. You're afraid of being judged, and it feels like you're trapped in a cycle of anxiety and self-doubt. You long for connection, but the thought of attending social events or meeting new people leaves you feeling overwhelmed. Or maybe you're experiencing panic attacks that seem to come out of nowhere, making you feel like you're losing control. You might even find yourself feeling down, lacking motivation, and struggling to find joy in your day-to-day life. You're not alone!

The foundation of my practice is working in and supervising a Community-Based Prevention Program serving families, youth and adolescents that are exhibiting high-risk behaviors. I have experience working with the challenges of trauma, truancy, adolescent substance use, familial hardships, gang involvement and exploitation.

In my years of experience I have come to realize so much about living in the world robs us of our ability to acknowledge our own magic. Therapy should be a safe place for you to begin to reclaim that magic and learn how to discover your own power. By using a "bottom to top" approach to identify how long held, negative beliefs, have kept you reliving and repeating the past, you can finally live in the present. I provide a safe, non judgemental space for you to work through trauma and reclaim the power inherent in you.

I am a seasoned psychologist with extensive experience in helping children, adolescents, adults, as well as couples and families. I have been described as warm, supportive and straightforward. In my work, I use a collaborative, strengths-based and relational approach. I was trained at Columbia University, New York University and the Ackerman Institute for the Family. I have served as a faculty member at Teachers College, Columbia University, Adelphi University and New York University. I am dedicated to training the next generation of psychologists and counselors as well as continually learning and improving my skills.

I have thirty years of experience working with individuals ,couples and families. My work and practice experience has made me acutely sensitive to needs of adults with chronic illness, and with parents whose children have learning disabilities. I am a trained psychoanalyst and my psycho dynamic approach to my work enlarges clients understanding of their situations and offers them insight into patterns of behavior that interfere with their functioning in a variety of interpersonal relationships.I also have extensive experience working with individuals who suffer from anxiety and/or depression.

I've been a therapist for over 25 years, and provide a compassionate environment in which we explore your struggles. I am very interactive and flexible, and often focus on helping you get in touch with your inner feelings and build self esteem. Our goal is to help you feel good enough to exit therapy and lead the life you want. Most issues, including anxiety and depression, are very treatable. I have always considered therapy a partnership in which we work together.

My practice is a psycho-spiritual one and reflects my passion: helping families flourish by creating happy, well-balanaced marriages, families, children, and adolescents. This includes blended families who have suffered loss or divorce. Having worked closely with courts for many years, I also provide forensic evaluations regarding custody and visitation issues, mediation, and post divorce management of child issues.

If you are feeling stuck in your everyday life and are looking for the chance to change, you are not alone. As a therapist, I am here to help you overcome feelings of anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. I utilize elements of cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and mindfulness to target your thoughts/feelings and find coping skills to change them. My primary concern is for you to feel good about yourself from the inside out. In order do this, I provide clients with an opportunity to work on themselves through a strengths based, collaborative, goal focused approach.

My career in social work stems from my innate desire to see others succeed in fulfilling their potential. This includes work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. People from all walks of life, with a range of issues (such as depression, anxiety, work or relationship stress) are often helped by my eclectic approach to treatment.

I am here to bring support to those who are in need of a safe, sound space. From physical health to emotional and spiritual wellness and balance, I act as a ‘soundboard’, a ‘guide’, an ‘advocate’ and experienced Integrative Psychotherapist to bring you a clear and peaceful path of healing, balance and growth. If you’re struggling with disordered eating patterns, anxiety and/or day to day stressors or if you’re feeling good and want a space ‘to call your own’, where you can think, talk and gain feedback, please reach out. Therapy is a wonderful tool for all matters and I provide a virtual space where you can explore and process.

Are you looking to improve your relationship to food and your body? Are you looking to form a more intentional and caring relationship with yourself? Are you looking to express your authentic feelings, needs, and desires? Many who struggle with issues around food and body image also have past experiences of shame, pain, and trauma, which can lead to feeling a disconnection, resentment, or lack of safety within your own body. If you’ve been getting through each day in survival mode and are looking to engage in life more meaningfully but not sure where to start? I am here to help you begin your journey toward self-acceptance.

My goal is to create a safe space for my clients on their journey to personal growth and healing. I believe that everyone's story is unique to them and will develop a personalized approach for each client using evidence based treatment.

As a dedicated therapist, I'm committed to helping my clients find the clarity and healing they need to live their best lives. I strive to connect deeply with my clients, aiming to understand not only the specific challenges they face but also the intricate ways these struggles manifest in their lives. I help clients identify the threads of the past that weave into the present, shedding light on the areas of themselves that require care, nurturing, and healing. I've found my passion in helping clients work through and heal from anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, family dynamics, disordered eating, OCD and low self-esteem.