Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Upper East Side, New York, NY

For 25 years, I have been passionately dedicated to helping others just like you. I truly enjoy applying my clinical knowledge, insights, and skills to guide clients through a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, loss, family conflict, divorce, health problems, educational/career issues, and personal growth. I hope to provide the guidance and tools necessary to help children, teens and adults cultivate insight, resilience, coping skills, value, meaning, purpose, happiness, healing and lasting change in their lives. We are all on a journey and I am honored to walk alongside you as mentor.

Everyone's story is different. I'd love to hear from you to see how I can assist you during the therapy process. Whether it be developing coping skills, processing trauma, or learning to adapt to life's transitions, I will provide a safe and comfortable environment to help guide you on your journey through life.

I specialize in providing compassionate and personalized care. With a deep commitment to understanding your unique needs, I offer a supportive environment where you can explore challenges, gain insight and achieve personal growth.

There are many times in life when we struggle to find our way. This can be the result of a loss, a difficult transition, a traumatic event, or the breakdown of an important relationship. In my experience, talking helps. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and certified psychoanalyst. I work with individuals of all ages who are coping with trauma, loss, illness, relational difficulties, parenting struggles, gender identity issues, depression, anxiety, and life-stage transitions.

Jane Ray is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York State (LMHC) with expertise in trauma, as well as working with adolescents (middle school through college-age). Another special area of interest is addressing the unique therapeutic needs of artists and others involved in creative fields.

My focus is to provide unwavering support for individuals on their journey towards well-being and personal growth. I place an emphasis on being fully present with clients, acknowledging your strengths, and empowering you to shape the therapy according to your unique style and needs. I am interested in your past and present to gain an understanding of the context in which you live and how it has shaped your worldview. Regardless of the magnitude or content of the changes you seek, my goal is to provide a safe and non-judgmental space where we can explore your concerns and work towards your desired outcomes.

It’s normal for individuals and couples to encounter struggles. Perhaps you've gone as far as you can trying on your own to resolve personal or marital distress without resolution. Your coping strategies are not working, and too often you feel distressed. You can choose to be proactive and get resourced by a professional counseling so that you can start on your journey toward change. I’m also able to integrate a Christian perspective for those on a faith-based journey. We can exclude this approach for those not ascribing to any particular spiritual orientation, I'll apply sound clinical expertise in a spirit of warmth and care.

As social animals, we humans, not only learn about others when we talk with them, we learn about ourselves and define who we want to be. Simply put, this is why I believe that talk therapy can be helpful in processing emotions and fostering positive change.

Are you missing appreciation? Does he stonewall? Does she not stop criticizing? Anxious and having trust issues? Do you feel a lack of sexual desire? Fighting over sexual frequency? I can help you stop the negative cycle. Feel love again. Feel intimate again. Trained specifically as a marriage and family therapist, I am a highly trained and experienced couples therapist. I am easy to talk to and skilled at creating tools to foster healthy connections between couples and families. Together, we repair your relationship by introducing new methods of communication to increase empathy and flexibility.

Elizabeth Marks, LMSW believes that we all have the strength and ability to make positive change in our lives when given the proper support and guidance. Wherever you are in life; starting a new job, doubting a relationship, struggling with self-esteem - Elizabeth will connect and work with you to establish and attain your goals. Through several years of clinical experience, she has found that therapy is most effective when grounded in understanding and motivation. Her distinctive style is honest and collaborative allowing clients to feel safe and inspired to make powerful strides towards a more fulfilled self.

Emily Sterns, LMSW specializes in supporting individuals who experience self-doubt, difficulty in relationships, anxiety, eating disorders and low self-esteem. Emily helps her clients to recognize and make the changes necessary to create a life they love. Through several years of clinical experience, Emily has found that therapy is most effective when grounded in understanding, collaboration, and motivation. She prioritizes creating a supportive environment in which individuals feel both safe and inspired to make powerful strides towards a more fulfilled self.

Is life in a big city wearing on you or has there been a sudden change in your life? Maybe you are struggling to find meaning and purpose. Is there someone important in your life with whom you're having trouble connecting? In a fast-paced society it can be difficult to find understanding. Whatever the concern, having access to someone to talk with about these human experiences is important for your well-being. Emphasizing resilience, Michael can help you recognize your strengths that may feel mired by life's stresses.

What is my purpose? How do I stay strong? How to heal? How to be resilient? How to make a comeback? These were among Google’s most frequently searched questions in 2021. That same year the world searched for affirmations more than ever with phrases like “I am worthy, I am loved”. I cite Google’s metric to validate that you are NOT alone. Millions of us are on a quest for self-actualization, clarity around our roles, healing in our relationships, and empowerment in our decisions. With a lot of experience, education, compassion, and curiosity, I am able to provide superior care individualized to your treatment needs.

Life is filled with uncertainty. The journey towards self-discovery and lasting change can be challenging, but you don't have to navigate it alone. I'm here to guide you through the process of unlocking your potential and creating the life you envision.Drawing from your past experiences – your childhood, family dynamics, and the influence of your journey through school and beyond – we will work together to piece together the puzzle of your life. By understanding the origins of your thoughts and behaviors, we can gain valuable perspective.

My therapeutic style balances working collaboratively with clients while allowing them the space and support to work through whatever they bring to the session. I use an empathetic approach to connect with clients to build a trusting relationship and foster an environment of safety, warmth, and understanding. I use an eclectic lens of psychotherapy and draw on techniques from multiple theories including CBT, psychodynamic, person-centered, and positive psychology. I also understand that every individual is unique and therefore I rely on each client’s strengths and attributes to cater to their needs during sessions.

If you are experiencing frequent worry, sadness, insomnia, grief, or work and relationship stress, therapy can help you reach your goals and live a more satisfying and fulfilling life. Through a supportive and collaborative environment, you can learn skills to help you deal with difficult life circumstances and create lasting positive change.

In life, we encounter many situations that seem to push us to our limits, or beyond. Some of these arise from within, others, from our surroundings. When these situations become intolerable, and nothing we’ve tried has worked, frustration, or even despair, may set in. At this point, we can give in or give up, or we can seek help and renewed hope. Whether you have been struggling mightily and at length, or mildly and briefly, I would be honored to meet you, to get to know you, to hear about what you’ve been going through, and to join with you in finding ways to make things better.

Hi, I'm Amy! Therapy is a space to confront what is not working while supporting your strengths. I work with adults and teens who are looking to improve their wellness, manage emotions, develop self-esteem, improve communication, and cope with stress. Together, we will help you respond rather than react. I am also a Certified Perinatal Mental Health Therapist (PMH-C) and have a particular interest in working with clients facing fertility challenges, pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum, and infant parenthood. Overall, my goal is for therapy to provide a place where you feel understood and capable.

Sometimes life can be very stressful due to a variety of barriers. Anxiety, depression or stress can interrupt our lives and lead to despair. Sometimes as individuals, we have the feeling that we are alone in this despair and that nothing can help us improve. Negative thinking and difficult emotions can lead to poor self-esteem and isolation from those we love, as well as difficulties attending to responsibilities or striving towards our goals in life. I believe all humans have the capacity for change and achieve our goals to transform into our best version of ourselves, and therapy can be a first step to achieving these goals.