Female Therapists in Upper East Side, New York, NY

I am a psychotherapist who specializes in treating adults with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, anxiety, panic disorder and depression. I am currently working as a psychotherapist at the World Trade Center Mental Health Treatment Program at Mount Sinai where I obtained training in CBT, DBT, Trauma Focused CBT, Prolonged Exposure Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Interpersonal therapy and Meaning Centered Psychotherapy. Being trained in many modalities, allows me to tailor your treatment to individual needs, unique characteristics and preferences that make some therapeutic approaches more efficient than others.

Erica Schroeder is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York City. Erica earned her Master of Science in Social Work focusing on Health, Mental Health, and Disabilities from Columbia University. Erica also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a Minor in Human Development and Family Science from George Mason University.

I am a compassionate and solution-oriented therapist with a reputation for a caring and straightforward approach. My work is client centered and goal oriented. I believe we all get stuck or overwhelmed at times in life, and that therapy in a safe and caring environment can be the first step into a more satisfying life, with rewarding relationships at the center. As a person and a provider, there is nothing more rewarding than walking that path with my clients.

Therapy should be a safe place for people to express their emotions, improve relationships, and explore and discuss their previous experiences. I believe it is crucial to provide support and empathy in order to create a nurturing therapeutic environment. I am committed to helping clients identify their personal strengths and form positive and healthy connections with different people in their lives. I recognize the difficulty in seeking help, and I am honored when clients trust me to enter their lives to help them overcome difficult situations.

A truly fantastic therapist can be life changing. I truly believe that what is mentionable, is manageable. I provide a safe space where all can feel validated, appreciated and heard. I work to develop a unique treatment plan, tailored to your most pressing and specific needs.

I have over 25 years of experience treating couples and individuals with specialized training in psychoanalysis and couple therapy. My PhD is in Psychology with a major in Family Therapy and Child Development. I have specific expertise treating dual career couples, career strategizing, and family financial conflicts. I offer a collaborative, empathic consultation and treatment plan specially tailored to address your unique concerns in all areas of your life ranging from symptoms of anxiety or depression to relationship or work issues.

Whether you struggle with interpersonal conflicts, have issues with self esteem, or social anxiety, my goal is to create a peaceful space for a nurturing, supportive bond between therapist & client. My aim is not to change who or what you are, but rather explore how you respond and relate to your external world to create a perception that better serves you in your daily life. My approach to therapy focuses on relationships by creating a safe & supportive environment for exploration and growth, where clients can feel understood and validated.

My goal is to create a safe and non-judgmental space where you feel comfortable to be your authentic self and express your feelings. I am experienced in delivering evidence-based treatments such as CBT (for multiple disorders) and DBT in both outpatient and inpatient settings focusing on life transitions, mood and anxiety disorders, interpersonal difficulties, emotion dysregulation, and severe mental illness such as psychosis. Together we work on treating the distress, recognizing the effects it has on your life and working toward a different more effective experience with skills utilization.

Without our realizing it we repeat behavior that can make our lives such a puzzle to us and those around us. It hurts, and we feel stuck. Underlying issues really do influence what we do and how we feel. And these days reality can be overwhelming.

My training is vast and includes psychodynamic psychotherapy, positive psychology, motivational interviewing, and behavioral therapies which enables me to tailor therapy to each individual's unique needs. I believe that a strong therapeutic alliance is the foundation for healing and growth, and my objective is to create a compassionate and safe space where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings freely. I am excited to work with individuals and couples to identify their goals, amend undesirable behaviors, improve relationship patterns, and achieve greater self-acceptance.

My therapeutic approach is informed by extensive experience in evidence-based practices encompassing psychodynamic, dialectical behavioral (DBT) and cognitive behavioral (CBT) therapies. Alongside my training at The Ackerman Institute for the Family, I bring over 15+ years' experience working with diverse populations across a range of educational, inpatient and outpatient clinical settings.

Life can be a tumultuous journey, especially during adolescence and young adulthood, when the world seems both vast and daunting. Whether it's navigating academic pressures, relationship dynamics, identity exploration, or familial conflicts, these pivotal stages can often leave individuals and families feeling overwhelmed, lost, or disconnected.

I take a highly interactive, supportive, and collaborative approach to therapy. My goal is to help you function and feel better in the present by addressing the frustrating or repetitive behaviors or cycles that have held you back, Together, we will develop greater insight about your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that undermine your relationships and productivity. My hope is that our work together will not only be enriching and meaningful, but that it will create the change you are looking for to live a fulfilling life.

I am a psychotherapist with particular expertise in intuitive eating and nutrition. I also specialize working with individuals struggling with disordered eating and negative body image. I believe that our relationship to our bodies is reflective of how we feel about ourselves. I strongly believe that when our eating habits, sleep patterns and activities of daily living are not well regulated we may feel more anxious, more stressed and have difficulty navigating experiences in our relationships and day to day interactions with others.

My therapeutic style is collaborative and culturally sensitive. I try to harness each person’s unique inner strengths to guide clients toward resilience, balance, and a sense of fulfillment. I work with adults who experience depression, anxiety, PTSD, relationship issues, transitions, as well as body and self-esteem issues. I integrate a combination of therapeutic modalities depending on the client’s unique needs. I offer guidance, support, and a safe space for exploration while recognizing that clients ultimately drive their healing process. I offer individual, couples, and family therapy sessions, both in English and in Hebrew.

Feeling like you don’t belong around your friends or family? Ever wake up with regret or anxiety after a night of social drinking? Unsure what you need to do to get out of this rut? People I work with are often coming to therapy with these concerns. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, mood disorders, relationship concerns and stress management. I help my clients make big decisions, adjust to new life circumstances, navigate their interpersonal relationships and manage their anxiety, fears or moods. My clients are looking to improve their life, relationships and better manage their emotions.

My approach in therapy is to create a safe environment so that you can feel comfortable sharing your stories and experiences. Life can be stressful, with many ups and downs and at times tends to be unpredictable and overwhelming. Together, we will find positivity in your life and develop coping strategies to better manage your stressors.

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.

My style is active, non-judgemental, supportive and collaborative . I believe that emotional injuries from the past live in the present, effecting how we relate and react to people and events throughout life. Psychotherapy has the potential to help heal past wounds and impart the insight needed to change how one views oneself and one's own participation in conflicts and problems. I am an empathic listener and strive to help clients grow in all aspects of life.