Female Therapists in Upper East Side, New York, NY

As a licensed psychologist, I offer evidence-based psychotherapy that has been shown to help manage your symptoms. My aim is to help clients learn skills and tools to help manage intrusive thoughts, phobias, generalized anxiety, OCD concerns, and sleep disturbances. Although change is never easy, I am a believer that through hard work, dedication, and determination it is possible.

You may now be seeking help to simply feel better. However, I have found over many years of practice that therapy will usually make your entire life better. Often anxiety, low self esteem, depression, relationship problems, and underlying conflicts we may not even fully understand, limits us from achieving what we want in our lives. Sometimes, we even need to discover what we truly want in order to be happy and successful. My therapeutic approach is proactive and geared toward directly achieving rapid positive change.

Together we embark on a journey toward enhanced self-awareness, growth and balance. I work with you to help identify and understand the core problems you're experiencing and explore possible solutions and methods of coping to aid you in improving your quality of life and relationships. You will explore how to change problematic patterns and build upon strengths as well as develop skills, techniques, and tools to reduce symptoms, improve mood and gain more control of your life.

My aim as a clinical psychologist is to help my clients lead more fulfilling and meaningful lives. We work together to understand and work through obstacles that have been hampering them. I’ve seen many times how that work can not only relieve distress but make possible richer and more satisfying relationships, new ways of dealing with difficulties, and a new sense of self.

Psychotherapy can feel like a daunting journey to start but my goal is to help you feel supported, seen and understood each step of the way. Together, we will explore in detail what brings you to seek therapy and identify the problems that have become overwhelming, pervasive or limiting for you. I tailor my approach to each patient's individual needs and together we will work not only to reduce symptoms but to also address the underlying causes.

Katelyn supports journeys to emotional clarity, trauma healing and self discovery. As a first gen queer Latina graduate from Columbia University, she is passionate about providing unconditional positive regard to adults to help them understand their struggles with anxious symptoms, trauma experiences and tough life changes. Her approach is person centered and non judgmental, meeting you where you are in this moment in time to elevate your best self. Finding space to exist is difficult, Katelyn can provide a welcoming space where you will feel heard and accepted

Life is complex, and you might experience a gap between what you want and where you are at. If you are feeling stuck, anxious, perhaps experiencing difficulty making important decisions, or feeling that your life is not moving in the direction you want; psychotherapy might be a space for you to evolve in the way you desire by learning about yourself and ways to transition your current circumstances.

Over the past 25 years, I have partnered as therapist, teacher, graduate professor, and learner with adults, children and their families, and couples. Most are within a transition, filled with angst, anticipation, conflicting emotions and thoughts. Many are navigating a loss relating to illness, relationship, academics, and often the ambiguous loss of expectations. There is suffering, sadness, anxiety, and often lack of trust in one's self and abilities. You have the resources, yet you may need a tool to assist accessing and building upon your strengths with a renewed sense of hope and confidence in varied future possibilities.

Asking for help isn't easy and takes a great deal of courage. I specialize in helping to manage the transitions and concerns that come up for young professionals, undergraduate and graduate students, and adults, including relationship issues, career burnout and stress, anxiety, and depression. I also am experienced in working with both trauma and grief. Whether you are feeling stuck, desiring change, or looking to understand a certain pattern of behavior, I work collaboratively to help navigate some of life's biggest challenges.

Do you feel stuck, lost or as if you don't know what to do next? Are you stressed, feel all over the place and cannot get your life organized? Are you struggling to find a routine, time for yourself and time for others? Are you struggling juggling many roles? Do you feel burnt out at home or in your career? Do you need change but you're not sure what change you need? Do you want more for yourself and your family? Have you tried therapy and feel like you need more guidance and someone to just tell you like it is? You may just need a coach, a mentor or ME! :)

Seeking help can be scary. With that in mind, I approach my practice with empathy, always aiming to foster a warm, non-judgmental connection. With over a decade of experience working in the field of mental health, I am passionately dedicated to helping my clients improve their lives while developing better insight into their current stressors. I believe mental wellness should be an essential part of everyone’s wellbeing.

Each of us has a story to tell and I'm here to listen to yours, to provide a safe, nonjudgmental space to reflect on your experiences and create lasting positive change that matters most to you. Whether you're seeking support to help cope with a stressful life transition or crisis, improve the quality of your relationships, or manage your mental health, together we'll work to recognize and build upon your resiliency and develop healthy ways for creating greater happiness, wellness and fulfillment. Change can be overwhelming and scary, so having an ally in your corner to help clear away road blocks can make the world of a difference.

In our work together, we form a safe, trusting relationship where you can share experiences, resolve challenges, and learn to approach life with more confidence, humor, and joy. I have been treating clients for over twenty years, from many different cultures, countries, and backgrounds. My style is best described as respectful, sincere, and empathic. I completed my Ph.D. in clinical psychology, have a specialty in couples, family, and bereavement therapy, and have post-doctoral training in psychoanalysis at New York University.

Vitality, growth, love, empathy, and meaning are essential to healthy functioning and a sense of well-being. We often create these gratifying experiences through an authentic and positive connection with ourselves and others. However, sometimes these connections are hindered due to difficult life experiences, such as loss of a loved one, career and life transitions, addiction, divorce, or relationship concerns. These struggles can lead to feeling down, isolated, anxious and confused about how to move forward. I understand and am here to help.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist in New York and am passionate about supporting parents in their own mental health journeys, as well as through parenting challenges. I also provide individual therapy for adults with anxiety, OCD, and depression. My goal is to foster a warm and supportive therapy space while grounding our sessions in evidence-based approaches. I work with clients across the lifespan, from early childhood through adulthood, with the goal of managing emotions and behaviors more effectively. I aim to empower people to face their fears, tolerate uncertainty, and build a life that is in line with their values.

Collaboration and trust characterize a strong therapeutic relationship. Therapy is very much a conversation about how you think and feel and what you hope to change. My starting questions are "why now," and "how would you like me to help"? I am trained in developmental and clinical psychology and work with adolescents, young adults, families and adults throughout the life span. Anxiety, depression, substance misuse, eating disorders and transitioning to adulthood are specialties.

If you are struggling with the loss of a loved one or an intense breakup of family or friend, you don't have to go through that alone. I can support and guide you through your bereavement. We will process your experience through the lens of comfort and compassion. I was called to becoming a grief therapist because of a tremendous number of family losses within a matter of months. While painful and overwhelming, my losses determined my choice of profession as a grief therapist, dedicated to helping others as they grieve.

No matter where you’re coming from, my goal will be to help you get to a place where you feel happy and healthy living your truth. I have a strong interest in helping those suffering from disordered eating. I believe that full recovery is not just possible, but is something we all have the power to achieve. We are more than the sum of the messages we’ve received from others and the beliefs we’ve built up about ourselves. Join me in a journey to move beyond stigma and your own preconceptions to discover contentment and live a life that you might not have dreamed was possible.

Feeling overwhelmed? Is your job stress bleeding into other areas of your life? Maybe you’re thinking it may be time for a transition but are unsure. I understand the intricacies of being a working professional, including coping with workplace dynamics and stress, which can lead to mental health issues. I am here to guide you on your journey to improving your well-being through self-awareness and acceptance.