Emotionally Focused Therapists in New York, NY

I am a licensed sexologist specializing in sex &relationship therapy with SYNC Psychological Services. I work with couples/individuals on relationships, sex, and sexuality issues. Some focus areas include sexual trauma, infidelity & domestic violence recovery, feeling insecure in relationships/low self-esteem, sexual exploration (gender identity, Kink/BDSM, or polyamory/ethical non-monogamy), sexual performance issues (erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, low arousal, difficulty reaching orgasm), childhood trauma, anxiety, depression, & PTSD. I also have extensive experience working with individuals with ADHD & Autism.

I am glad you are reaching out for support. We all have difficult times and need support in different ways. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy CBT for short-term, present focused treatment and psychodynamic interventions that explore and uncover underlying root causes. I use an integrative approach to therapy with a client-centered perspective. I also incorporate holistic interventions with mindfulness and aspects of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. For couples therapy, I use Gottman Method and include aspects of EFT. In our work together, I will be here to guide, support, challenge, and inspire you to reach your goals.

I am a licensed clinical social worker, trained in Psychoanalysis, Level 1 Internal Family Systems Therapy and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy. I practice in downtown New York City and provide individual and couples therapy to adults. People often search for a therapist when they feel stuck, anxious, and compelled to change coping strategies that no longer work for them. I strive to create a safe, welcoming environment for my clients that is built on trust and collaboration. I believe that the relationship between client and therapist is essential to change and transformation.

The demands of daily living often deny us the opportunity to reflect upon and respond to that which needs healing. Beyond helping you find relief from distressing symptoms, I aim to create an affirming space where you can explore and repair patterns that have left you feeling stuck, lost and disconnected. Our work will focus on empowering you to claim the life you deem meaningful and the relationships you find fulfilling. Having been fortunate to work with clients of diverse backgrounds and ages, I am attuned to the ways that culture informs experience and draw upon these considerations throughout my work with teens to older adults.

Whether you are struggling in your relationship or dealing with depression and anxiety, I am glad you decided to look for help. I believe that having someone who truly understands your difficulties can fundamentally improve your life. My goal is to help you find your voice and shift your relational dynamics by providing you with a warm and accepting environment and by challenging you to do right by yourself. Together we will dive into the emotional experiences that are part and parcel of being alive and develop a new, self-affirming relationship with yourself that is vital and growth-oriented.

I work with couples using Emotionally Focused Therapy, a powerful, research supported approach to restoring relationships. You and your partner likely already hold the keys to growth and renewal, even if things feel stuck or hopeless.

As an integrative psychotherapist with many years of experience, I help people gain a deeper understanding of their internal struggles & create meaningful changes. I work on a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, dating & relationship difficulties, codependency, and self-esteem issues. I also work with couples to change hurtful & destructive patterns in the relationship and create a stronger, more meaningful connection. Some of the therapeutic approaches I practice are Emotionally Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, CBT, Psychodynamic, and Mindfulness practices.

I provide holistic, strength-based, trauma-informed and culturally competent therapy. I believe that the therapeutic relationship be built on trust, empathy, compassion and acceptance without judgment in order to create a safe space for clients to not only authentically connect with themselves and others, but to embody vulnerability. I utilize a systemic approach to look into inter-generational patterns within families and work from an emotionally focused therapeutic approach.

Couples and individuals seeking therapy deserve tremendous respect. In my work with relationships, I offer Emotion Focus Therapy (EFT) to help both partners to get unstuck from the repetitive patterns of emotional disconnect, that lead to fights or deadening silence. As a couples' therapist with an advanced training in Gottman therapy, I integrate it in my work when needed. My approach to individual treatment is Internal Family Systems (IFS) where you get to know your inner world, become more present, less reactive, and more capable of self-healing. I work both with monogamous and consensual non-monogamous relationships.

I have been practicing psychotherapy with individuals and couples for over 20 years. I work with individual patients mostly using EMDR, a therapeutic technique to clear traumatic experiences which get "stuck" in emotions, body and brain and cause symptoms which bring clients into therapy. My other approaches to Individual Therapy are Psychodynamic and Mindfulness- based therapies.My reputation is that I am straight forward without harshness and I give constructive feedback. My goal is to understand root causes of the problems that bring people to therapy. We work together to gain insight and develop strategies to make change.

I see the therapeutic relationship as a unique, authentic, and humanistic bond that has the capacity for healing. I believe that human connection is an intrinsic need, but sometimes our past experiences can make opening up to others feel scary and unsafe. Together, we will co-create an environment where you can express yourself freely and openly. My therapeutic style is warm, direct, and curious about you and your experiences. I work from an Attachment framework and align myself with Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT).

My ideal client is a couple working to improve their relationship, decrease communication issues and increase intimacy. My couples are working through a variety of issues including recovering from infidelity, navigating lasting conflicts or simply strengthening their relational foundation. My couples want closeness, but often find themselves stuck when it comes to maintaining that closeness. That’s where I come in. I provide a safe place for my clients to be challenged and vulnerable.

Therapy with me is a safe space where individuals can consider their current lives, assess their circumstances, and understand their past in order to live more fully. Therapy can help you better understand yourself, navigate life's daily stressors, and help you cope with major life changes and loss. I see a wide range of clients working respectfully with individuals from diverse cultural, ethnic, sexual-identity and -orientation backgrounds.I am trained in Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples, helping couples to stop negative negative emotional cycles, and communicate better together.

Are you suffering from stress, anxiety or trauma? Are your relationships problematic? Do you have health issues or are in a spiritual crisis? Through my holistic approach, with attention to the mind and body connection, you will deepen your capacity for self reflection and understanding, liberate your creativity and ability to communicate effectively and develop your innate self healing ability. With warmth and empathy we will work on nurturing your mind, body and spirit so that you can gain insight, and find solutions that work best for you that allow you to live your life to the fullest.

You are the expert of your life, and I am here to listen, to ask questions, and to help you identify what you need to feel fulfilled. I recognize that you face a unique set of challenges, strengths, and have different areas you wish to improve upon. We will work together to uniquely achieve your goals through an individualized plan. My therapeutic approach is integrative, dynamic, and holistic, which allows for the utilization of several different treatment modalities. I incorporate techniques and skills from Psychodynamic Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Mindfulness.

Seeking help from a therapist can be hard. Maybe something is not working and you realize you can't fix it alone. Maybe you are seeking therapy to gain insight into your behavior, strengthen your relationships or help understand your emotions. Whatever the reason, you have decided that you don’t want to struggle with it alone.

Are you struggling in your relationship with family, a partner, or friends? Are you noticing low self-esteem or self-confidence? Or are you, as a couple, finding yourselves in the same pattern of arguments, looking for relief? When faced with these challenges, some of the healing power comes from being able to voice it in a safe space with the support and compassion of a therapist. I'll work with you to explore what you're going through in a warm, non-judgmental way. Some of our work together will involve exploring your past experiences - perhaps with a harsh or critical parent, or the absence of emotional support you needed.

My ideal client is the one who had the courage to reach out for help. Finding a therapist can be confusing, scary, and sometimes overwhelming. Looking at this website shows that you care about yourself enough to want to get better and have the courage to look for it. I hope you find the right therapist for you. I am an eclectic therapist who uses a variety of modalities to create the right type of treatment for you. While I work with many different people with a variety of issues/problems; I am incredibly passionate about working on issues of spirituality/religion and mental health.

Have you ever watched "Couple's Therapy" on Showtime and thought...that looks a lot like us! Whether you dare to put your relationship on the air or not, it takes guts to get help and try to make some better moves. It's so tempting to keep on doing what you do, even if it's not working! It's hard to take risks that move you away from defensive reactive postures into more responsive listening. Learning the skills to address "stuck" places of distress and finding the courage to own damaged and damaging parts of your negative cycle is key to growth.