Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in New York, NY

Liberation Psychotherapy is a private LGBTQ-centered group therapy practice. Our foundational philosophy is based on the meaningful engagement between the therapist and client and achieved using Carl Rogers’ client-centered techniques of active-listening, empathy, and unconditional positive regard. Liberation Psychotherapy’s primary mission is to help clients explore their experiences thereby clients can heal and grow and embrace their strengths and resiliencies. To honor and respect the uniqueness of our clients, we subscribe broadly to a liberation and integrative model.

Welcome! I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. I have extensive, specialized experience and training in treating co-occurring conditions, such as Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Complex PTSD from chronic trauma, abuse, and neglect, Mood and Major Depressive Disorder, and Anxiety Disorders. Additionally, I most commonly work with young adults who are in transitional periods of their lives. I utilize a combination of evidence-based methodologies to help my to clients to process, cope, and improve their lives. We work as a team to develop a greater sense of well-being, joy, peace, and harmony in their lives, careers, &relationships.

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.

Ready to embark on your journey of self-acceptance and personal growth? Together, we'll work on releasing expectations, improving self-acceptance and honoring your lived experience. If you're looking to develop coping skills for anxiety or depression, create boundaries, build confidence, or navigate cultural/gender expectations to better manage life’s challenges, this is a space for you. I'm particularly passionate about working with high-functioning, high-achieving, and entrepreneurial clients, assisting them in finding harmony between their personal and professional lives.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience in areas of depression, anxiety disorder, life transition, relationship issues and developmental disabilities. I strive to offer a safe, collaborative, and nonjudgmental space for you explore feelings, decrease stress, build self-compassion, and find more joy and fulfillment in life. Being an Asian immigrant, I understand the struggle from cross-cultural and intergenerational issues, and I work with both English and Mandarin-speaking clients. I also specialize in working with children, teenagers with emotional disturbance and behavioral challenges and their families.

I invite you to step into a sanctuary of affirmation, warmth, and practical guidance with me, Dr. Deb, a personable and highly experienced licensed psychotherapist and relationship coach. I am here to guide you through life’s ups & downs and get you unstuck and feeling better. I will help you find actionable solutions to the issues you struggle with – work, breaks-ups, mood, anxiety, stress, sadness, unhealthy patterns, pain, depression, relationships, life goals, substances, communication, and so much more. Together we will untangle life’s complexities and find a path to increased happiness and balance. (Really!)

I offer psychotherapy, consultation, supervision and coaching to individuals, couples, families and other therapists. I obtained my AM from the University of Chicago in 1995 after having a successful business career as a CPA. My extensive professional experience coupled with life experience as a wife, mother, community member, athlete and spiritual student offer my clients a rich, broad-reaching range of services to help them become their best selves.

By visiting this site, you’ve taken a brave and bold step towards feeling better. You might feel paralyzed with fear, guilt, or sadness; maybe you’re dealing with constant ruminating thoughts, or maybe you’re going through a difficult transition. Regardless, I’m on your team, and I’m here to help. You can expect me to approach therapy in a collaborative and YOU centered way. This means we’re partners in your treatment. We’ll work together to learn what’s wrong, create goals, and to move you towards feeling better.

Rachel works with teens and adults seeking a safe and supportive space to navigate challenges that arise in their lives. She specializes in working with individuals who struggle with anxiety, self-esteem, body image concerns, and disordered eating habits. Rachel also focuses on co-fostering a space that allows clients to navigate dating and relationship dynamics and explore their sexual identity and expression in a non-judgmental environment. Rachel is LGBTQ-affirming and welcomes clients from all walks of life.

Welcome to my practice. I believe that reaching out for help is a brave first step in the process of improving your life. I have been working with adults, adolescents and children for over 20 years Some of the the problems I treat are difficulties with mood regulation, anxiety, depression, reproductive issues, loss, relationship issues, school difficulties, sibling issues and parent-child struggles. I've seen that patterns of painful living can be greatly improved when we achieve a more balanced life.

An effective therapy experience is one that supports a person in recognizing their own capabilities and potential, while using strengths to mitigate challenges. My hope is to assist you in cultivating a deeper understanding of your own intrapsychic road map and emotional terrain. I am a firm believer that every session should give you a piece of your own puzzle and over time help you gain the skills to navigate your own thoughts, control your behavioral and emotional responses, and understand your relationship patterns and conflicts.

Have you experienced a traumatic event? Are you not sure what to do next? The ability to feel confident in yourself and abilities as well as gaining clarity about what your needs are can be a very challenging process. I am here to guide you back to yourself and assist you in learning skills to help deal with your current symptoms. My approach is eclectic and therapeutic in order to collaborate with my clients to live healthier lives and reach their unique goals and individual needs.

I am dedicated to providing my clients with an environment that is safe, nonjudgmental, and supportive. I work from an empathetic approach to allow my clients to speak their own narratives and explore what changes they would like to make in their lives. I believe it is important to see each person individually for who they are, instead of what has happened to them, and recognize what is going on around them and how it may be impacting their life. My goal is to help people recognize their strengths and utilize these strengths toward growth and change. Our work together can be as flexible or as structured as you feel comfortable with!

Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from yourself and others? Do you put your needs at the bottom of the to-do list? Do you wonder if life should feel somehow better — happier, easier, fuller? If you're feeling anxious, overwhelmed and uncertain about how you're supposed to manage your relationships, career, and your life, reach out and schedule a consultation call!

Welcome! I'm a licensed clinical psychologist practicing in New York, NY. I have expertise in providing cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT, DBT, ACT) for adolescents and adults and with anxiety, depression, ADHD, and OCD. My clients often wish to explore relationship challenges, worry thoughts, and difficulty making desired changes. Sessions often involve recognizing and responding to ineffective thought patterns, understanding self-worth, skillfully navigating problems, building executive functioning skills, and coping with distress.

Accepting Teletherapy Appointments Only. I work collaboratively with my clients, empowering them to find balance, wholeness, and greater happiness in life. My broad experience both in a variety of psychological treatment modalities (Internal Family Systems, EMDR, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy and Emotion Focused Therapy), as well as in working with a wide range of clients, enables me to provide therapy that is both deeply compassionate and well-rooted in psychological science. I’m here to help you create stronger, more fulfilling relationships, make peace with yourself, and start living a life of fulfillment and connection.

Ready to be seen and heard for all that you are? To be lovingly called out? To make peace with your shadow parts? To become your own best friend? To fall in love with life? It’d be an honor to help you experience deep soul level healing through our authentic connection. A dynamic where you’re able to breathe easy, knowing there’s always someone who gets you, in all your complexity, and holds the highest vision for you even when you seem to forget it.

Therapy is a process of growth and self-discovery. Through our work together, you will gain a clearer understanding of yourself by putting your thoughts and feelings into words. My style is interactive and collaborative and my aim is to create an environment of safety that nurtures psychological healing. I have over 10 years of experience treating adults and adolescents in individual, family and couples' therapy. I work with people who struggle with relationship issues, fears, anxiety, anger management, depression, trauma and low self-esteem. My goal is to help you develop a stronger sense of self-awareness, enhance communication skills and improve interpersonal relationships.

I know that it isn’t always easy deciding to see a therapist, but I’m glad you made it to my page. I’m a licensed clinical social worker specializing in the treatment of depression, anxiety, and trauma. Whether you’re dealing with acute symptoms or long-standing issues, I am here to provide a safe, empathetic, and effective therapeutic environment. I view the therapeutic relationship as a shared experience, and my goals are to help you meet your goals.