Child Therapists in Upper West Side, New York, NY

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I am a bilingual bicultural licensed clinical social worker fluent in English and Spanish with background in psychodynamic psychotherapy and school-based/school-linked mental health services. I have over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, families and adults across a variety of settings (in-home, schools, clinics). My work has focused on issues such as depression/anxiety, PTSD, grief, women’s issues, multicultural identity issues, interpersonal difficulties, (ADHD),conduct disorder, autism, intellectual disability, life transitions and trauma.

If you are looking for a psychotherapist, you have probably realized that the advice of even well-meaning significant others has not enabled you to make lasting changes. You have probably also realized that self-help books and do-it-yourself approaches have been insufficient ways of getting to the roots of your difficulties. You are probably experiencing emotional pain and feel dissatisfied with aspects of your life, such as work and relationships. You are motivated to make changes. You might even have realized that your difficulties are recurring and you might even have identified some patterns underlying your difficulties and choices.

I have been a licensed psychologist for over twenty years, working collaboratively with adults, children, adolescents and parents. I welcome the opportunity to be curious together to explore your life, your learned experiences and your underlying dynamics. I strive to help individuals increase self awareness, develop new problem-solving strategies and an overall improved ability to cope with life's challenges. I also encourage greater understanding of intergenerational relational patterns, so that you can feel more securely connected, communicate more effectively, and live more confidently, authentically, and meaningfully.

You struggle to create change in your life. Perhaps, a relationship has ended, or has begun;your children are having peer and school-related conflicts, or have left home. Uncertainty about having children, and infertility. Unhappy with your body, your feelings, your family, work and/or your life, you aim to make sense of your past, and move to a more satisfying present and future. We will respectfully unpack the past, and create growth in new directions geared toward self-exploration while relieving anxiety, depression, body image struggles, infertility, marriage and premarital issues, as well as parenting, and divorce, and loss.

My postgraduate studies and extensive experience have given me confidence to treat many types of people. Thus far, I have successfully treated thousands of people, individually, in couples and group in psychotherapy. My style is to be interactive and supportive, listening carefully and providing a safe and secure atmosphere for you to discuss your special concerns and conflicts.

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I have over nine years of experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, parents, families, and adults. I have worked in a wide range of therapeutic settings supporting clients in building coping strategies and managing anxiety and depression, interpersonal difficulties, life transitions, and day-to-day challenges.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist certified in cognitive-behavioral therapy with an extensive experience in the treatment of depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, child and adolescent difficulties and personality disorders. I help individuals cope effectively with chronic medical illness, insomnia and pain.

If you feel anxious, depressed and have difficulty facing challenges in life, I can provide you with the counseling and support you need to work through your problems, manage stress, and achieve a state of mental health and well-being. My goal as a therapist is to ensure that you find happiness and fulfillment through healthy, meaningful relationships, meaningful work and engagement in community life. You will learn essential coping strategies and effective communication skills that will help you confidently, compassionately and effectively interact with intimate partners, friends, family, colleagues, and clients.

Working in schools and foster care settings for years, Sam is an expert in child and adolescent therapy. He utilizes two of the leading therapies, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). With CBT, Sam helps clients change unhelpful thought processes and behavioral patterns and aids clients in bravely facing their fears. While with DBT, he helps clients learn better emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills. He is passionate about building connections and assists clients in finding strengths and skills within themselves to work through any struggles they might be experiencing.

I believe that my greatest strength is helping people to empower themselves and to engage life in a meaningful way. I work with individuals, couples and families in a predominantly cognitive/ solution-oriented way. I am very present in our work and deeply believe the relationship with the client is paramount. We focus on strengths and assets, the positive, infused with a large dose of humor and humanism. Together we examine attitudes and beliefs and what works and what doesn't. At its best psychotherapy is a creative collaboration between the client and therapist about the client's issues.

Dr. Sugar is the founder of Behavioral Psych Studio, a group practice dedicated to providing evidence-based treatment to teens, adults, couples and families. BPS has offices in NYC, LA and San Diego. We use CBT and DBT to help clients learn more about themselves and create the lives they want to be living. At BPS we treat people struggling with Mood D/O, Anxiety D/O, trauma, OCD, Emotion Dysregulation issues, and Substance Abuse. We work with parents and children experiencing high-conflict relationships, and are committed to helping parents gain the knowledge and tools necessary to improve their relationship with their kids.

Michaela is a passionate Cognitive Behavioral therapist (which is the most effective, researched, and validated therapy to date). She will work with you to identify and change overly negative thinking and unhelpful behaviors that interfere with your mood, reaching your goals, or hampering interpersonal relationships. She works with those struggling with depression, anxiety, worry, phobias, stress, body image issues, performance anxiety, defiant behavior in children, relationship struggles, and work/school issues.

Noam Schneck, PhD, is a New York State licensed clinical psychologist and an assistant professor of psychology at Columbia University in the Department of Psychiatry. Dr. Schneck provides psychological treatments utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy, insight oriented therapy and mindfulness approaches within the context of a warm and caring relationship. His research work investigates the processes by which unwanted and painful thoughts come to mind and influence behavior and life functioning. He has a wide array of experience treating children, pre-adolescents, teenagers and adults.

Ruth Lippin has been successfully treating children, adolescents, and adults struggling with anxiety and OCD, on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, for over 20 years. At Conquer Anxiety & OCD, Ruth has created a personalized, boutique practice where she uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure and response prevention (ERP), acceptance and commitment (ACT) therapy and mindfulness to achieve your goals. Ruth also helps people during life transitions that often cause a significant amount of distress and anxiety.

I am a licensed psychologist specializing in evidence-based individual therapy treatments for individuals across the lifespan struggling with anxiety, mood, personality, and trauma-related disorders. Through creating a warm, supportive, nonjudgmental, and collaborative space for my clients, I strive to assist my clients in meeting their therapeutic goals. I am committed to being a social justice oriented clinician and have worked in community mental health clinics, hospitals, and private practice settings. I tailor my treatment plan to fit the individualistic needs of each client. I am licensed in NY and NJ.

Do you or your child suffer from anxiety or depression? Do worry, social fears, or obsessive-compulsive disorder keep you from fully participating in life? Have you or someone you love felt desperate and suffered from suicidal thoughts or self-injury? Do you want to build a better life, a life worth living, and escape from overwhelming emotional pain and doubt? I help adolescents and young adults to become the people they want to be by developing skills they need to understand and manage their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors more effectively.

I am available in both Brooklyn and Manhattan offices. As a therapist, I recognize that each person carries a unique story, and my passion lies in providing a non-judgmental space for individuals to share and heal. With training in Internal Family Systems and Play Therapy, I have had the privilege of working with a diverse range of clients, from children as young as 3 through adults. I have extensive training in play therapy, sandtray and I have attended the University of Northen Texas’s play therapy summer institute. Let's embark on the journey of understanding and healing together.