Therapists in Upper East Side, New York, NY

If you're reading this, I want to congratulate you on taking the first step towards improving your mental health. Knowing you are in a place where you need to ask for help can be a scary feeling, and I want to commend you for starting this journey towards bettering yourself. Life can bring many unexpected challenges. I believe with the correct tools and mindset, it is possible for a person to overcome anything that comes in their path, no matter how difficult the obstacle may seem.

There is no ideal client. Each client is a unique subject who has been shaped by an infinitely complex set of circumstances; family, culture and inherited predispositions. The one thing that they have in common is that somehow there is a sense that things are somehow not right and yet still entertain a suspicion that things can improve. Working in an open, honest and interactive way, marked by curiosity, compassion and courage we will work together to discover patterns and styles that hinder the experience of joy, intimacy and achievement. Together we will work to overcome the crisis of debilitating guilt, anxiety and depression.

No matter what brings one to therapy - seeking relief from symptoms, difficult relationships, or a quest for inner balance and calm - certain components could prove essential for a successful outcome. One of these components is the client's active participation in the process; another - treatment tailored to individual needs; and, most importantly, a safe and welcoming environment and the therapist's open-minded attitude. These principles serve as my ethical framework, while my approach to treatment is primarily guided by training in Psycho-dynamic Psychotherapy and my experience working with clients of diverse backgrounds.

It is empowering to feel heard, understood and validated, to be recognized as a well-intentioned person, family member and member of your community. I view therapy as a process in which a person explores their thoughts, feelings, beliefs and relationships. In this process they find both characteristics of resilience and strength as well as unwanted or ineffective patterns that have developed over their lifetime. When guided by a well-trained, ethical and compassionate therapist what is learned can be applied to today's problems.

Over the last 10 years, I have provided care in a variety of clinical settings to both adolescent and adult clients, giving me the experience to target and treat an array of mental health conditions across the lifespan and to deeply understand how one’s development affects different conditions and behaviors in adulthood. I actively listen to clients' unique life experiences, and I believe in these stories there are elements of strength. I believe and value clients’ life experiences and work together with each client to identify the problem, recognize its impact on their life, and create a different, more beneficial experience.

The courage to face one’s anxiety, sadness or pain is a huge step towards healing. I consider it a privilege and an honor to have people share their life struggles with me. Psychodynamic therapy helps people understand themselves better and, ultimately, the answers that they seek about their lives and what will make them more fulfilled will be revealed.

It’s time to start living with joy and intention. Although this may seem like an unattainable goal for you right now, with a supportive trusting hand you can live the way you want to live. Therapy should be a compassionate space for you to safely express the wholeness of who you are and address what’s holding you back from fully engaging in your life. Whether it's past trauma, relationship patterns that no longer serve you or fear of being your authentic self, we will identify your strengths and use them to create a life that excites you.

Are you struggling with developing healthy coping skills, low self-esteem, racial identity, dealing with grief, eliminating toxic cycles, changing negative behavioral patterns, improving personal/romantic relationships, problem-solving techniques, experiencing anxiety or depressive symptoms, reducing or managing stress, setting goals and implementing change? Through therapy, you can immediately begin to reduce and manage symptoms, while developing skills using a trauma-informed, strength-based, and person-centered approach.

Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming & intimidating. MDRN Talk is a collective of licensed, expert & reliable therapists who specialize in the unique issues of modern living & who care deeply about their clients & their lives. Please call or email us to tell us a bit more about what you’re looking for in your therapy & we will connect you with the therapist that is the best fit for your personality, goals, & scheduling needs. There’s never pressure to schedule- we want you to get the best referral possible, and if we think your needs would best be met with an outside provider, we will connect you with that as well!

I am a clinical psychologist with over 25 years of experience working with adults as well as children, adolescents, and their parents. While working remotely, I am primarily seeing pre-teens, teenagers, and adults. I work with people for various reasons including anxiety, depression, wanting to develop a stronger sense of self, relationship stresses, difficulty reaching goals, and adjusting to new life stages. I provide a warm, collaborative, and empathic environment in which we can explore and get a better understanding of your particular experiences and work to help you or your child/teen feel better and make positive changes.

Dr. MaryAnn Feldstein is a licensed marriage and family therapist who holds a doctorate from Columbia University and advanced family therapy training from the Ackerman Institute for the family. In addition to working with individuals and families who are dealing with normal life cycle issues she has had extensive experience working with clients with physical and terminal illness, having been a member of the psychiatric liaison team at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with advanced clinical training in mental health and the treatment of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT). In my private practice, I work with individuals, children, teens, and families with a variety of diagnoses. My approach to therapy is based on the belief that all individuals are doing their best at each moment in time, and that they have the capacity to create desired change while building and developing a life worth living.

I'm a dedicated psychotherapist with an extensive and diverse background, spanning private practice, schools, college clinics, foster care, and hospitals, including acute care. With a passion for treating individuals of all ages, I specialize in harnessing the power of evidence-based therapies to create long-lasting positive change, focusing on the core of issues, rather than surface change. I take pride in fostering a safe, warm, and compassionate environment that embraces the unique perspectives of clients from diverse backgrounds. Even the most resistant patients find themselves engaged in the therapeutic process under my care.

Teens, young adults and their families have been through an incredible amount of stress the past few years - and continue to do so. I specialize in working with high school and college-age students as well as adults struggling with issues that affect them on a daily basis and which might prevent them from moving forward in their lives. This can include anxiety, depression, sadness and poor self-esteem. My work extends to parents seeking guidance in supporting their children with issues such as school refusal, friends, peer pressure and anger. This may include transitions to high school, college or post-college life.

I help people pleasers coping with chronic stress, including burnout and chronic illness, get “unstuck.” Living with chronic stress can feel discouraging, isolating, frustrating and overwhleming. Sometimes it feels like no one “gets it.” I work with people striving to become their best selves, whether that means overcoming burnout or lack of purpose, coping with chronic illness, or figuring out how to get from where you are now to where you want to be.

Please sign up on Headway or Octave to meet with me for therapy sessions. Click on website on the side. It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you. I work with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, LGBT issues, addictions, life issues, women’s issues. I also helped many people from a range of socio-economic backgrounds.

Currently accepting clients in New York, Illinois, and North Carolina. Darren D. Moore, M.A.Ed., Ph.D., LMFT is an Associate Professor, Director of a Masters program in Marriage and Family Therapy, and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in IL, New York, GA, AL, NC and credentialed for telehealth in FL. He has degrees from Teachers College, Columbia University, Virginia Tech University, Valdosta State University, and University of Minnesota. He has also completed the PRIDE Summer Institute program in behavioral medicine and sleep disorders research at NYU School of Medicine.

I am a compassionate, authentic, and concerned psychologist with over 30 years of experience treating adults, adolescents, and seniors. My specialties include narcissism, men's issues, marriage and relationship counseling, gay and lesbian treatment, and parent counseling. The bulk of my practice is individual psychotherapy. I provide a safe and nurturant environment with a cognitive behavioral approach combined with a dose of humor. I accept Aetna and Blue Cross but my services are available for out of network reimbursement.

My ideal client would like to work on him/herself in order to improve their life in a lively, open dialogue that can be light hearted as well as serious. I take a practical approach to dealing with problems of living. I have had an extensive practice dealing with individuals in all walks of life. My particular focus has been in medical psychology where I have treated patients with many types of heart disease as well as chronic pain. I have also had a career as a musician and enjoy working with those who have strong musical and artistic interests. I have had an appointment at Weill Cornell Medical Center for many years.