Existential Therapists in New York, NY
I have been in practice for 18 years and work with a diverse cultural and age group. I specialize in anxiety, depression, self-esteem and relationship concerns, new and old trauma, existential and daily life struggles and medical, surgical and pain conditions. I work with those going through difficult times as well as those who are seeking personal growth and purpose in life. I value understanding people from their experiences in order to provide the tools needed to be comfortable within yourself and to achieve your goals.
I have been in practice for 18 years and work with a diverse cultural and age group. I specialize in anxiety, depression, self-esteem and relationship concerns, new and old trauma, existential and daily life struggles and medical, surgical and pain conditions. I work with those going through difficult times as well as those who are seeking personal growth and purpose in life. I value understanding people from their experiences in order to provide the tools needed to be comfortable within yourself and to achieve your goals.
I have a person-centered psychodynamic approach to therapy that draws upon CBT techniques, existential therapy, and narrative therapy.
I have experience and interest in working with individuals of all ages and backgrounds. While I focus on overall personal growth and development, I have a particular interest in helping individuals find meaning and purpose, addressing relationship issues, self-esteem, anxiety, and life and career transitions.
I have a person-centered psychodynamic approach to therapy that draws upon CBT techniques, existential therapy, and narrative therapy.
I have experience and interest in working with individuals of all ages and backgrounds. While I focus on overall personal growth and development, I have a particular interest in helping individuals find meaning and purpose, addressing relationship issues, self-esteem, anxiety, and life and career transitions.
Dr. Erica E. Gardner-Schuster
Psychologist, PhD, MA
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10016 (Online Only)
My integrative, strengths-based, trauma-informed approach draws from relational, psychodynamic, existential & humanistic traditions.
Welcome. Let's begin. You are taking an important step toward a more meaningful life. As your group and individual therapist, I create empathic, safe therapeutic spaces for you to clarify your life priorities & purpose, heal, grow, bring about lasting change & feel less lonely. Through our work together, you will foster greater authenticity and psychological/spiritual resilience as you navigate life choices, transitions & stressors. I will guide you toward more fulfilling relationships with yourself & others. Ultimately, you will feel more hopeful, empowered & free. I can help you create the life you want to be living.
My integrative, strengths-based, trauma-informed approach draws from relational, psychodynamic, existential & humanistic traditions.
Welcome. Let's begin. You are taking an important step toward a more meaningful life. As your group and individual therapist, I create empathic, safe therapeutic spaces for you to clarify your life priorities & purpose, heal, grow, bring about lasting change & feel less lonely. Through our work together, you will foster greater authenticity and psychological/spiritual resilience as you navigate life choices, transitions & stressors. I will guide you toward more fulfilling relationships with yourself & others. Ultimately, you will feel more hopeful, empowered & free. I can help you create the life you want to be living.
In addition to CBT, I help my clients cope with existential issues, focusing on death, lack of meaning, isolation, and the fear of making important choices.
My practice consists of helping my clients become more effective actors in their lives. In the service of these goals, I teach them how to become better critical thinkers, (working together on creating healthy beliefs about themselves, others, and their environments), providing the mental tools required for emotional regulation and a fulfilling life. Additionally, we work together on understanding the past and present sources of troublesome behaviors and reducing them; this approach is called Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. And, I specialize in a form of CBT called Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), used to treat OCD.
In addition to CBT, I help my clients cope with existential issues, focusing on death, lack of meaning, isolation, and the fear of making important choices.
My practice consists of helping my clients become more effective actors in their lives. In the service of these goals, I teach them how to become better critical thinkers, (working together on creating healthy beliefs about themselves, others, and their environments), providing the mental tools required for emotional regulation and a fulfilling life. Additionally, we work together on understanding the past and present sources of troublesome behaviors and reducing them; this approach is called Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. And, I specialize in a form of CBT called Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), used to treat OCD.
I believe the therapeutic process is existential in nature, experience is viewed from any patient's life perspective, and this perspective guides your treatment.
I have learned the "connection" we make in therapy will lead to fruitful change. We begin by working on very specific concerns, to the more elusive, abstract conflicts of a more esoteric life that aren't so simple to characterize. Everyone comes to therapy with different hopes, unique needs, and a desire to seek what is transformational. I work to create a trusting relationship with all of my patients. In the initial sessions, I focus on what brings you to therapy at this moment in time and to establish a working rapport where you feel safe and listened to, without judgement. Therapy is a unique opportunity to find your voice,
I believe the therapeutic process is existential in nature, experience is viewed from any patient's life perspective, and this perspective guides your treatment.
I have learned the "connection" we make in therapy will lead to fruitful change. We begin by working on very specific concerns, to the more elusive, abstract conflicts of a more esoteric life that aren't so simple to characterize. Everyone comes to therapy with different hopes, unique needs, and a desire to seek what is transformational. I work to create a trusting relationship with all of my patients. In the initial sessions, I focus on what brings you to therapy at this moment in time and to establish a working rapport where you feel safe and listened to, without judgement. Therapy is a unique opportunity to find your voice,
I am a Psychotherapist and Sex Therapist, and the Administrative Director for Liberation Psychotherapy, my private therapy practice. To schedule a 15-minute telephone consultation with me, click on the "website" icon on my profile here; you will be able to schedule a consultation on my electronic calendar. I am accepting a few new patients for the hours of 5-10 pm, Monday-Friday. No A.M. hours. Guided by the scientific research and theories of Carl Rogers and Albert Ellis, I am interested in using profound, philosophically existential and humanistic therapies to help people to understand their own complex and worthy humanity.
I am a Psychotherapist and Sex Therapist, and the Administrative Director for Liberation Psychotherapy, my private therapy practice. To schedule a 15-minute telephone consultation with me, click on the "website" icon on my profile here; you will be able to schedule a consultation on my electronic calendar. I am accepting a few new patients for the hours of 5-10 pm, Monday-Friday. No A.M. hours. Guided by the scientific research and theories of Carl Rogers and Albert Ellis, I am interested in using profound, philosophically existential and humanistic therapies to help people to understand their own complex and worthy humanity.
Wandra Felecia Chenault
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MSc, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10030 (Online Only)
I am an Existential psychotherapist, I help you explore anything and everything to get to the bottom of why you’re unhappy, think in a way that takes you' down a rabbit hole.- experience negative emotions or continue unhelpful behaviors. So, If it seems your life is on a downward spiral we'll work to get things climbing in the right direction. If you feel your life needs a tweak and new things to spring up, I will help you to get things blossoming. If you've had trauma, or a complicated life or relationship, I will help you to address complicated emotions by using real talk, real answers, real change, and more happiness.
I am an Existential psychotherapist, I help you explore anything and everything to get to the bottom of why you’re unhappy, think in a way that takes you' down a rabbit hole.- experience negative emotions or continue unhelpful behaviors. So, If it seems your life is on a downward spiral we'll work to get things climbing in the right direction. If you feel your life needs a tweak and new things to spring up, I will help you to get things blossoming. If you've had trauma, or a complicated life or relationship, I will help you to address complicated emotions by using real talk, real answers, real change, and more happiness.
Christie A. Cunningham
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10016 (Online Only)
I use an eclectic mix of Acceptance & Commitment, Narrative, and Existential therapies, together with elements of other therapy approaches (including IFS, CBT, DBT and others).
When you experience significant challenges in your life – whether it is an obstacle or a lack of clarity in what you find meaningful - it can lead to persistent or intense feelings of depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues. I work with adult clients to try to process and resolve these experiences. I work with activists, creatives, teachers, lawyers, caregivers, college students, young parents, LGBTQ+ individuals and others to address a range of issues including depression and anxiety, issues around gender identity and sexuality, grief and loss, low self-esteem, social and financial stress, and experiences of oppression.
I use an eclectic mix of Acceptance & Commitment, Narrative, and Existential therapies, together with elements of other therapy approaches (including IFS, CBT, DBT and others).
When you experience significant challenges in your life – whether it is an obstacle or a lack of clarity in what you find meaningful - it can lead to persistent or intense feelings of depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues. I work with adult clients to try to process and resolve these experiences. I work with activists, creatives, teachers, lawyers, caregivers, college students, young parents, LGBTQ+ individuals and others to address a range of issues including depression and anxiety, issues around gender identity and sexuality, grief and loss, low self-esteem, social and financial stress, and experiences of oppression.
Dr. Michael Scott Fiorini
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
New York, NY 10044 (Online Only)
My perspective is mostly behavioral, relational, and humanistic/ existential.
I have over 10 years of experience working with children, teens, and adults of all ages in individual, family, couples, and group psychotherapy. Clients see me for a wide range of issues. I have worked with challenges regarding identity development, relationships, trauma, depression/anxiety, addictions, suicidality, self-harm, anger management, compulsive behaviors, autism, and ADHD among many other things. I've also worked extensively in supporting the LGBTQIA+ community, BIPOC, and those dealing with systemic inequities and challenges.
My perspective is mostly behavioral, relational, and humanistic/ existential.
I have over 10 years of experience working with children, teens, and adults of all ages in individual, family, couples, and group psychotherapy. Clients see me for a wide range of issues. I have worked with challenges regarding identity development, relationships, trauma, depression/anxiety, addictions, suicidality, self-harm, anger management, compulsive behaviors, autism, and ADHD among many other things. I've also worked extensively in supporting the LGBTQIA+ community, BIPOC, and those dealing with systemic inequities and challenges.
Drawing from various modalities such as positive psychology, psychodynamic, existential, mindfulness, and narrative therapies, I offer a collaborative and relational approach to therapy.
I believe that symptoms are the psyche's way of communicating, urging us to delve deeper into understanding and nourishing our inner selves. I aim to foster acceptance and understanding, even of the parts of ourselves we may find objectionable, recognizing their inherent value in our journey towards wholeness. Together, we'll explore the depths of your experiences, understanding that the work is often most intense where the soul resides. We will also clarify your values and character strengths within the fluid fabric of human experience. My goal is to support you in living with greater clarity, peace, intuition, and sense of self.
Drawing from various modalities such as positive psychology, psychodynamic, existential, mindfulness, and narrative therapies, I offer a collaborative and relational approach to therapy.
I believe that symptoms are the psyche's way of communicating, urging us to delve deeper into understanding and nourishing our inner selves. I aim to foster acceptance and understanding, even of the parts of ourselves we may find objectionable, recognizing their inherent value in our journey towards wholeness. Together, we'll explore the depths of your experiences, understanding that the work is often most intense where the soul resides. We will also clarify your values and character strengths within the fluid fabric of human experience. My goal is to support you in living with greater clarity, peace, intuition, and sense of self.
Remington Anthony Mitchael Yhap
Pre-Licensed Professional, BS, BA, MSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
New York, NY 10020
Integrating humanistic, existential, and relational methods with mindfulness, DBT, and CBT, I unearth the roots of challenges through psychodynamic exploration.
I am a proud cisgender gay man from Suriname with Guyanese heritage, enriched by a cultural tapestry woven with Caribbean, West Indies, and South American norms. Rooted in objectivity and nonjudgmentalism, my therapeutic approach seeks equilibrium for meaningful connections with clients. At the heart of my practice is active listening through an integrative lens, providing a space for clients to explore, heal, and grow openly. I am dedicated to co-creating a safe, nurturing environment that allows clients to develop authentically, free from fear or shame. Your healing journey deserves a comprehensive, personalized approach.
Integrating humanistic, existential, and relational methods with mindfulness, DBT, and CBT, I unearth the roots of challenges through psychodynamic exploration.
I am a proud cisgender gay man from Suriname with Guyanese heritage, enriched by a cultural tapestry woven with Caribbean, West Indies, and South American norms. Rooted in objectivity and nonjudgmentalism, my therapeutic approach seeks equilibrium for meaningful connections with clients. At the heart of my practice is active listening through an integrative lens, providing a space for clients to explore, heal, and grow openly. I am dedicated to co-creating a safe, nurturing environment that allows clients to develop authentically, free from fear or shame. Your healing journey deserves a comprehensive, personalized approach.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
New York, NY 10011 (Online Only)
I draw from Buddhist psychology, psychodynamic psychotherapy, existential, empowerment and strength based therapies to tailor treatment to the unique needs of each client.
Entering therapy is a courageous step toward healing and self-realization. I respect the strengths, insight and motivation my clients bring to the therapeutic process. I focus on working collaboratively with each person’s inherent capacity to thrive by making meaning of lived experience and addressing obstacles that inhibit growth. My treatment specialities include depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, career related and relationship issues.
I draw from Buddhist psychology, psychodynamic psychotherapy, existential, empowerment and strength based therapies to tailor treatment to the unique needs of each client.
Entering therapy is a courageous step toward healing and self-realization. I respect the strengths, insight and motivation my clients bring to the therapeutic process. I focus on working collaboratively with each person’s inherent capacity to thrive by making meaning of lived experience and addressing obstacles that inhibit growth. My treatment specialities include depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, career related and relationship issues.
I value a holistic approach to wellness, integrating therapeutic modalities including mindfulness, psychodynamic, existential and relationally focused therapies.
I work with adults of all ages, couples, and families, offering both in-person and remote appointments. I help clients navigate relational difficulties, self-esteem issues, anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions & feelings of being stuck. I draw on prior experience from a nonprofit mental health care center and a research-based group practice. I earned my Master’s Degree in Psychology with a focus on Spirituality, Mind, & Body from Teachers College, Columbia University and am pursuing an additional Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Fordham University.
I value a holistic approach to wellness, integrating therapeutic modalities including mindfulness, psychodynamic, existential and relationally focused therapies.
I work with adults of all ages, couples, and families, offering both in-person and remote appointments. I help clients navigate relational difficulties, self-esteem issues, anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions & feelings of being stuck. I draw on prior experience from a nonprofit mental health care center and a research-based group practice. I earned my Master’s Degree in Psychology with a focus on Spirituality, Mind, & Body from Teachers College, Columbia University and am pursuing an additional Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Fordham University.
My clients come to me with issues that include: feeling that their previous therapist was "just listening" and not practical; grappling with a sense of belonging as a multicultural individual in NYC; facing existential issues of meaning and purpose despite having outward success; dealing with relationship issues, family drama, stress, burnout, confidence issues, impostor syndrome, or lack of fulfillment. I also counsel couples, families and business partners hoping to improve the quality of their relationship; executives, MBAs and entrepreneurs seeking performance coaching; artists and creatives dealing with creative block.
My clients come to me with issues that include: feeling that their previous therapist was "just listening" and not practical; grappling with a sense of belonging as a multicultural individual in NYC; facing existential issues of meaning and purpose despite having outward success; dealing with relationship issues, family drama, stress, burnout, confidence issues, impostor syndrome, or lack of fulfillment. I also counsel couples, families and business partners hoping to improve the quality of their relationship; executives, MBAs and entrepreneurs seeking performance coaching; artists and creatives dealing with creative block.
My practice integrates traditional Psychoanalysis with Expressive Therapies and Existential Humanism to resolve conflicts and crises.
"Health is a state of complete harmony of the body, mind and spirit." ~B.K.S. Iyengar * * * A healthy mind is just as important as a healthy body and a healthy soul. My goal is to partner with you in looking at your life-story, and identifying and overcoming the blockages to a peaceful way of being. Psychotherapy is a wonderful opportunity to find balance and restore a sense of wholeness and perspective on our purpose in life. I provide a safe, supportive and non-judgmental space in my practice for this to occur.
My practice integrates traditional Psychoanalysis with Expressive Therapies and Existential Humanism to resolve conflicts and crises.
"Health is a state of complete harmony of the body, mind and spirit." ~B.K.S. Iyengar * * * A healthy mind is just as important as a healthy body and a healthy soul. My goal is to partner with you in looking at your life-story, and identifying and overcoming the blockages to a peaceful way of being. Psychotherapy is a wonderful opportunity to find balance and restore a sense of wholeness and perspective on our purpose in life. I provide a safe, supportive and non-judgmental space in my practice for this to occur.
I specialize in existential psychotherapy, offering a compassionate, open dialogue to help you navigate life's challenges.
The clients I see are often seeking a deeper understanding of themselves and their experiences, yearning for a meaningful connection and a sense of purpose.
I specialize in existential psychotherapy, offering a compassionate, open dialogue to help you navigate life's challenges.
The clients I see are often seeking a deeper understanding of themselves and their experiences, yearning for a meaningful connection and a sense of purpose.
Cristie Strongman
Mental Health Counselor, MA, EdM, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10019 (Online Only)
My specialty is in helping clients with anxiety, depression, PTSD, relational issues, loss of purpose, and integrating non-ordinary states of consciousness (i.e., psychedelic experiences). I use psychodynamic therapy with an existential-humanistic approach and invite my clients to see their life’s ongoing journey as an endless source of wisdom. Compassion and acceptance are key to my approach to helping with various challenges.
My specialty is in helping clients with anxiety, depression, PTSD, relational issues, loss of purpose, and integrating non-ordinary states of consciousness (i.e., psychedelic experiences). I use psychodynamic therapy with an existential-humanistic approach and invite my clients to see their life’s ongoing journey as an endless source of wisdom. Compassion and acceptance are key to my approach to helping with various challenges.
It is a brave decision to come into therapy and seek help and support. I am curious to explore with you who you are, what brings you to this space, and how you want to proceed in life. My approach is warm and accepting, and I draw from different theories, including psychodynamic, existential, and feminist theories. I want to get to the roots of your concerns by exploring your early history and your relationships with and reactions to the systems you are in.
It is a brave decision to come into therapy and seek help and support. I am curious to explore with you who you are, what brings you to this space, and how you want to proceed in life. My approach is warm and accepting, and I draw from different theories, including psychodynamic, existential, and feminist theories. I want to get to the roots of your concerns by exploring your early history and your relationships with and reactions to the systems you are in.
Olivia Rosenzweig
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
New York, NY 10001 (Online Only)
There is an existential element to my style of therapy: what gives you a sense of purpose? What makes you feel fulfilled? My intention is to validate your experiences and assist you in journeying through your specific, unique path.
Being an authentic psychotherapist for my clients is crucial towards forging a lasting and useful therapeutic relationship. I am a firm believer that a psychotherapist must understand and work on themselves in order to fully help their clients. I promise that throughout the course of our relationship I will do the best that I can to empathize with and understand you, and consistently adhere to my principles of humility, patience, and inquisitiveness. I will help you to navigate life and address areas of difficulty, trauma, and distress, rather than assessing you in a manner that is clinical or cold.
There is an existential element to my style of therapy: what gives you a sense of purpose? What makes you feel fulfilled? My intention is to validate your experiences and assist you in journeying through your specific, unique path.
Being an authentic psychotherapist for my clients is crucial towards forging a lasting and useful therapeutic relationship. I am a firm believer that a psychotherapist must understand and work on themselves in order to fully help their clients. I promise that throughout the course of our relationship I will do the best that I can to empathize with and understand you, and consistently adhere to my principles of humility, patience, and inquisitiveness. I will help you to navigate life and address areas of difficulty, trauma, and distress, rather than assessing you in a manner that is clinical or cold.
Mirabel Xiao-Ou Xing
Licensed Social Worker, MA, MSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
New York, NY 10001 (Online Only)
I view therapy not only as a space for temporary relief, but also for existential exploration and connection, believing that the therapeutic relationship is fundamental to the healing process.
Wherever you are in life, we will create an intentional space to explore your struggles, feelings, aspirations, and the parts of yourself that long to be recognized and nurtured. As an immigrant and Third Culture Kid (TCK), I believe our identities are intricate and multifaceted. To truly comprehend ourselves and lead a fulfilling life, we must consider the diverse contexts that shape us. My past careers as a journalist and teacher have shown me that while our narratives are unique, we all share a desire for self-understanding, insight into the human experience, and meaningful connections.
I view therapy not only as a space for temporary relief, but also for existential exploration and connection, believing that the therapeutic relationship is fundamental to the healing process.
Wherever you are in life, we will create an intentional space to explore your struggles, feelings, aspirations, and the parts of yourself that long to be recognized and nurtured. As an immigrant and Third Culture Kid (TCK), I believe our identities are intricate and multifaceted. To truly comprehend ourselves and lead a fulfilling life, we must consider the diverse contexts that shape us. My past careers as a journalist and teacher have shown me that while our narratives are unique, we all share a desire for self-understanding, insight into the human experience, and meaningful connections.
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Existential Therapists
How does existential therapy work?
Existential therapy focuses on a patient’s inner experiences. The therapist tries to help the individual comprehend and alleviate symptoms by exploring their interior life. By confronting negative disquiet and emotions, the individual will hopefully become more open to finding meaning and purpose. This therapy can be administered to individuals or groups.
Is existential therapy evidence-based?
Existential therapy is an evidence-based practice. Research has determined that existential therapy can lead to significant improvement in the mental health of patients, and for some people it can be just as effective as cognitive behavioral therapy. The benefits of existential therapy are enduring, even long after treatment has ended.
How long does existential therapy last?
The goal of existential therapy is to understand a person’s internal experiences, which may sound like a lengthy process, but it does not have to be so in-depth. However, sessions are not short-term, and therapy can continue for months or up to a year. And because patients learn the theory behind existential therapy during treatment, they can also practice its tenets throughout life after therapy sessions have been completed.
Is existential therapy effective?
According to research, many patients find success with existential therapy. Researchers note that the therapy is particularly useful in improving feelings of isolation, feelings of purposelessness, as well as conditions such as anxiety and depression. Improvements in problem areas can persist even after the end of existential therapy, as individuals can continue working on themselves by using the tools they’ve developed during treatment.