Depression Therapists in New York, NY

Starting therapy can be difficult and at the same time result in amazing benefits like gaining introspection into your life. Learning more about yourself can open you up to a wealth of opportunities for personal growth. I believe in helping you navigate current issues by understanding their underlying causes. Some key tenants to the therapy I provide are helping you understand your feelings, creating goals, and providing a safe space for growth.

Hi, I'm Crystal. Welcome to Guided Epiphany Inc.! Are you having a hard time making sense of what is going on in your life? Are you struggling to move on from painful, hurtful experiences? Were you in a relationship that was combative, confrontational, and you walked on eggshells at times? Feeling sad, irritable, anxious, depressed and overwhelmed are emotions we all feel. They can also cause us to feel paralyzed, defeated and stuck if left ignored. If you've lost interest in doing things, struggle to make it through, or being around others is too much sometimes, then call me for a free 15-minute consultation. I want to help.

Who you are--how you think, feel and interact--has been shaped by many relationships over time. So it makes sense that a new relationship--with a therapist attuned to subtle but essential aspects of your experience--can facilitate discovery and change. I work deeply and sensitively with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse, eating disorders, and relationship difficulties. My aim is not only to help alleviate symptoms but also to help you gain access to a fuller range of emotions, greater freedom of choice, and a more vital sense of self.

Knowing where to begin or what the journey will look like can make reaching out for support feel quite daunting. Asking for help can be especially challenging when formative environments have been both diminishing and invalidating of our needs. My goal is to meet you in that moment of outreach and welcome you into a safe and compassionate space where we will deepen insight and develop strategies to help you gain a sense of choice and control in your life.

My decision to become a therapist evolved as my values, my own understanding of the world & my place in it, broadened. It is this evolution that I work to facilitate for my patients as they seek to find their unique places in the world. I believe in relationship therapy, with both a psychodynamic & open systems theory base. I try to account for both environmental & hereditary variables in the treatment paradigm using direct intervention & a mix of traditional psychodynamic & psychoanalytic techniques, including CBT & DBT elements.

I treat a broad array of diagnostic categories that is centered on treating the whole person. Areas of expertise include individual and couples therapy, parent/child, challenges from physical illness, coworker relationships and conflict resolution. Treatment areas include anxiety, depression, adjustment and relationship issues. I focus on behaviors, thoughts, feelings and ways of interacting that individuals repeat in spite of a wish to behave differently. My practice is devoted to developing, in a confidential setting, the tools needed to lead a rewarding life. I have over 25 years' experience treating individuals and couples. I offer both traditional psychotherapy and executive coaching for Fortune 500 companies.

My aim is to provide a safe and private space where you can discuss and evaluate your concerns, while moving toward openness, greater self-trust, and an overall sense of wellbeing. In working with me, you will find that I recognize and respect your strengths as a unique individual, and help you to build on those strengths while incorporating a variety of psychotherapeutic techniques, customized to your distinctive needs.

In my practice, I work with people who want to understand the connections between past experiences and patterns in their current lives, to have more satisfying relationships, and to just feel better. The people I work with want to feel connected to others and at peace with themselves. Many suffer from depression or anxiety, have experienced trauma, struggle with body image or eating, feel creatively blocked, or find themselves in the midst of a challenging period of transition.

Note: Effective 7/24/24, I am accepting new clients. It is possible to feel happier and more alive. I focus on providing compassionate and personalized care. My therapy style is very warm and empathetic. Sometimes we have experiences in life that seem too overwhelming to manage on our own. It is during times like this that having a professional therapist who can help you navigate life. I offer a free 20 minute phone consultation for new clients. Please consider giving me a call to discuss how I can partner with you to improve your health.

If you are depressed, anxious, or stressed by a current transition or problem, therapy can be one of the most important (and scary) steps to take. I specialize in resolving long-term depression, relieving anxiety, and restoring pleasure, meaning, and peace in people's lives.

We are a group of talented professionals, and we offer our clients a warm and deeply caring therapeutic relationship. Expert clinical supervision enriches the work of our therapists. The methods we use are active, and you will feel that you are making progress in each session. Our training and experience make it possible. Come and talk to us. Solutions and changes are within reach! At our Brooklyn locations, we also work with children, couples and families.

Creative practices can often be a safer and more direct way of expressing, experiencing and understanding the most challenging emotions. I'm a creative arts therapist who has been working in clinical settings in the NYC area for over five years. I integrate my experience as a performer in Jazz, improvised and World music as well as my zen practice of over ten years into a unique and effective approach to therapy. Using both verbal psychotherapy and creative art mediums in a safe and supportive environment I work to guide the therapeutic process towards achieving a client's unique goals.

I proudly identify as an LGBTQ therapist who believes in a therapeutic relationship that is stepped in active-listening, empathy, and unconditional positive regard. In turn, this allows for clients to feel safe and secure when we engage in a therapeutic relationship. Therapy is about being yourself without the judgment of the world; and it is a discovery process that gives you the opportunity to visualize possibilities in life. My attention is drawn to connecting with clients, being collaborative and interactive, and learning how to help clients become unstuck in life.

I believe that therapy can not only alleviate specific hardships or teach more compassionate self-care, but that therapy can be emotionally transformative. I practice this belief with rigor, I believe my role is to provide a supportive, yet challenging environment that fosters emotional well-being, new insights, and change. I am an active participant in the therapy session. Together we will be able to set therapeutic goals and follow a clear path to achieve them. I hold emotions and affect in the highest regard and pay particular attention to non-verbal communications.

Sometimes we feel stuck, that life has become unmanageable, or that we simply will never find happiness. Please know that I understand. I provide practical, empathetic, non-judgmental psychotherapy grounded in scientific research. My approach is collaborative, and I strive to create a warm, genuine, authentic space where you can come to understand and identify the unhelpful patterns in your life, and choose to make adjustments that clear your path forward.

Seeking therapy is a difficult decision and finding the right therapist is challenging. I specialize in evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I teach clients skills they can continue to use even after therapy has ended. I help clients become aware of negative thought patterns and behaviors that are keeping them stuck. I work with client to do more of the things they want to do in life and feel more hopeful. I teach strategies to better manage stress, improve intimate and personal relationships, and reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression.

I am a seasoned Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years of clinical experience. I have extensive experience treating individuals with depression, anxiety, OCD, trauma, substance abuse, relationship & job performance issues, grief & loss. I use evidenced based treatment modalities; trained in ERP, EMDR, CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Solution Focused, Interpersonal, holistic, & psychodynamic therapies. My approach is eclectic. I tailor each session to your individual needs. I am a certified Yoga instructor, use breath work to help clients w/the mind body connection & assist them to a path of improved functioning and better quality of life.

If you are experiencing anxiety, stress, depression, work or relationship issues, communication difficulties, substance abuse in your close friends or family, I would be glad to meet with you on an individual basis to see if we might work well together toward the goals you define for yourself. I also work with parents and their adult children who want to improve their relationships. My style is warm, interactive and compassionate.

There are many reasons why we seek therapy; and they differ in terms of how problems and circumstances influence our lives. I work with adults, teens, and couples seeking relief from anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship issues, poor self-assertion skills, identity issues, and life stressors (such as death of a loved one, divorce, job loss, career change). I also work with college students in NYC living away from family and support; young adults launching into adulthood in NYC; and helping couples find solutions to problems in an otherwise satisfying relationships. Out-of-network reimbursement options are available.