Therapists in West Village, New York, NY

Schedule a free consultation with this link: www.calendly.com/lola-harney Are you living a fulfilling life that energizes you? Have you noticed yourself ending up in the same place, with familiar patterns? “Awareness is like the sun. When it shines on things, they are transformed.”-Thich Nhat Hanh. I specialize in couples/relationship communication with advanced training, as well as trauma therapy (completed hours in EMDR training). I see clients in person and remotely. I am the Co-Founder of Manhattan Therapy (manhattantherapy.com)

Our work together can open doors.With wisdom, humor and warmth I know change is possible. Therapy with me offers you chances to look at yourself afresh, without judgment,in a safe supportive environment. If you're feeling stuck you can learn how to become "unstuck." We will talk about managing anxiety, increasing self-confidence and generating a greater sense of calmness at home and at work. You can learn how to deal more effectively with the important people in your life,as well as how to come to terms with the inevitable crises, disappointments and losses in life.

Hello! My name is Kim Persico and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I have experience working with individuals from various backgrounds and differing life circumstances. I seek to help my clients cultivate self-love and acceptance of oneself while assisting them in developing healthy strategies to better manage their mental health. My goal as a therapist is to help you achieve positive change within yourself and your relationships in order to live a more fulfilling life. I aim to have my clients feel heard, accepted, empowered, and understood. I can assure you that our sessions will be a safe place for you.

As a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, my therapy and coaching styles are warm, collaborative, empathic and direct. I specialize in working with motivated adults who are outwardly successful, yet inwardly experience challenges with self image, work, mood, relationships, leadership, communication, life circumstances and transitions. I help clients to engage in their lives more fully instead of avoiding, distracting and numbing and to capitalize on what is already going well. We do this by improving insight and agency, acquiring new skills and creating more adaptive patterns, habits and mindsets.

My expertise lies in working with adults and adolescents experiencing anxiety, stressful life events, relationship issues, low self-image, and the highly sensitive. If you have high standards for yourself, but find it leads to overthinking, self-doubt, worry, people pleasing, or overwhelm, I'm here to help you create meaningful change. I care deeply about the individuals I work with providing a warm, authentic, and engaged style of therapy. My approach is integrative, in that I use various tools and therapeutic techniques to help you discover and build upon your unique inner strengths to live a more fulfilling and balanced life.

As a dedicated therapist, I'm committed to helping my clients find the clarity and healing they need to live their best lives. I strive to connect deeply with my clients, aiming to understand not only the specific challenges they face but also the intricate ways these struggles manifest in their lives. I help clients identify the threads of the past that weave into the present, shedding light on the areas of themselves that require care, nurturing, and healing. I've found my passion in helping clients work through and heal from anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, family dynamics, disordered eating, OCD and low self-esteem.

I am an individual psychotherapist who has been practicing for over 30 years. Because of my extensive training I am equipped to treat numerous conditions. My areas of specialization focus on depression, Bipolar, anxiety, self-esteem, and problems originating in childhood. If you are facing any of these challenges then you have found the right therapist. Highly intuitive, gentle, curious and a good listener, I value a stance which is open-minded and non-judgmental. I provide a calming and affirming environment in which you are free to share your issues and problems.

You want to transform and change but no matter how hard you try, you can’t seem to attain your goals. This can leave you feeling stuck, tired and vulnerable. I help motivated young women, professionals and therapists go from feeling anxious, caught in a life stage, wanting to find meaningful relationships, accelerate at work and improve self-esteem, to living an empowered life where there is a roadmap for change. We work together to reduce anxiety, improve relationships, establish an empowered sense of self and develop confidence to match. I work with those who are motivated to transform their lives with a clearer vision and path.

Like all therapists, I'm not for everyone. I don't fit the stereotypical image, walk to the beat of a different drum, maybe like yourself. I try to offer a balance of strength and compassion. I don't want to be solely soft and safe, nor exclusively forceful and aggressive. The art is in finding that balance and offering you that unique mix. You'll probably be divulging some pieces of yourself that are raw and weighty and maybe even a bit scary. This can be difficult, I know, I was a client before I was ever a therapist.

For some, therapy provides a space to address an acute crisis, chronic symptoms or to expand awareness of oneself and sometimes a mix of all three. I believe therapy is most impactful when it is tailored to each person’s unique needs and concerns. This looks different for everyone and might even look different throughout your journey. Good therapy can help you to make the changes you have been struggling with, identify the patterns that might be holding you back and ultimately help you to create a more fulfilling life.

Most people come to therapy with a specific symptom or problem, which they hope to change. It may be a particular fear such as a fear of flying or of speaking up in groups; it may be a more general, distressing, feeling of depression or loneliness, or it may be a pattern of behavior that is disruptive - a pattern such as a tendency to be hypercritical, a difficulty in taking initiative or an inability to keep one's own needs and wishes firmly in mind.

I have 20 years experience helping individuals, couples and groups find deeper meaning, satisfaction and inspiration in their unique experience of life. Individuals are often led to therapy by symptoms - anxiety, depression, panic attacks, failed relationships, compulsions and addictions, phobias, post-traumatic reactions and self-destructive behavior. Although symptoms can seem random and be destructive, they are important messengers guiding us toward introspection and growth. In psychotherapy we discover what lies beneath the surface of symptoms; we uncover that which has previously been unconscious.

I offer clients the space, security, and encouragement that’s needed to explore their internal world and how deeper parts of the mind can impact daily functioning. Using an individualized and dynamic approach that's tailored to you, we’ll work collaboratively, exploring present and pressing concerns. In the therapeutic process, unresolved issues or overlooked emotional needs may surface. Alongside you I'll attend to whatever arises with curiosity and compassion. Through the therapeutic relationship and putting words to complex feelings and patterns of experience, you can advance your innate potential for psychological growth.

Welcome! I specialize in all things related to relationships (dating, marriage, friends, roommates, parenting) as well as anxiety (and especially anxiety surrounding relationships). Is it me/my “stuff”? Is it it them? Is it this normal? How do I improve things? Where do I go from here? ….tend to be questions my clients are grappling with. I get it, it’s confusing. Many of us were never taught how to "be" in relationships (with ourselves or others). I see my role as one of walking alongside you, coaching you, teaching skills, providing resources & research, and helping you build your trust muscle to cultivate your own inner strength.

Be yourself - everyone else is taken! My practice focuses on people struggling with depression, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, trauma, and anxiety. These often manifest as difficulties in romantic, social, and work success. I help my clients feel better about themselves, less alone, and more capable of loving and being loved. My clients end up feeling more comfortable in their own skins and engage in life, work, and relationships with greater confidence.

You're not good enough. This annoying, familiar voice keeps showing up. It's just one of the ways trauma has left a mark. Your anxiety often turns into irritability and you end up snapping at people which makes you angry at yourself. Now you'll be losing sleep overanalyzing this at night. The next day, you wake up tired and grumpy. When someone asks how you are, you fake a smile and answer "good." It's not like you can say "I was up most of the night replaying an unpleasant social interaction over and over in my head, again." It's exhausting fighting your own thoughts and feelings.

I believe that the relationship between a client and a psychotherapist is truly unique as it builds off of the mutual motivation for connection and transformation. In this genuine encounter, I seek to express my curiosity, acceptance, and confidentiality, allowing for safe self-exploration and valuable insight. I commit to acknowledging your recent and distant past, mirroring how it reflects on your present, consequently promoting your active agency in your short and long-term future.

I believe in the beautiful complexity of humans and in human fortitude to navigate what hurts. As a therapist, I am here to help deepen your understanding of the wonder and the pain within your story and make space for something new. Reaching for support takes courage; I will meet you on your path, we'll assess your needs together, and work to let healing unfold. I have expertise and a special dedication to those managing perinatal challenges including infertility and loss. I also work with those coping with anxiety, trauma, depression, the myriad of life’s transitions, and the unique experience of first responders.

In the fast-paced world we live in, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by expectations at work and in our personal lives. We’re often too busy to notice that we feel burnt out, anxious, or unfulfilled until we reach our tipping point. Even then, it can still be unclear how we can improve and there never seems to be enough time to figure it out.