Existential Therapists in New York, NY

Therapy is about healing and self growth. It is about making decisions and achieving life goals. It is about bettering relationships and building meaningful ties. It's about working through, and living without the pain of loss, depression and anxiety. In an atmosphere of safety, trust and non-judgement, I will help you navigate those difficulties which foster anxiety, depression and confusion, recognizing the often, central role of trauma in such challenges. I will assist in the process of gaining insight, while making decisions which breed personal and professional success. I will help in cultivating and improving relationships.

As a practitioner, I aim to cultivate an environment in which patients experience a sense of ease and unwavering support. I am dedicated ensuring that you feel equipped to confront any challenges that may arise. My primary goal is for you to sense the presence of a trusted confidant during our interaction. Collaboratively we navigate through complex feelings, allowing your thoughts and emotions to be recognized and comprehended. We work together in uncovering fundamental issues, address them directly, and work towards resolving and recovering from past trauma. Tailored at your pace, we will strive to meet your treatment goals.

I find myself drawn to working with people who struggle with work-life balance, poor time management skills, and those living with bipolar disorder and ADHD. I excel in making others realize that they have something special to offer, so that is my main goal with each of my clients. By working together to set and work towards your goals, we will be able to create healthy ways of navigating life's challenges and help you discover your hidden potential!

Jordan Gross is a Licensed Social Worker who works alongside children, adolescents and adults of all different intersecting identities and diagnoses. With the client-therapist relationship at the forefront of his treatment, Jordan greets individuals facing difficulty navigating their emotions with warmth and empathy. Through a trauma-informed, humanistic and culturally humble approach, Jordan collaborates with everyone he sees to achieve their goals and arrive where they want to be in life.

I am a psychologist practicing near Columbus Circle. I work with a range of adults, including college and graduate students, working professionals, and individuals with chronic health issues. Many of the individuals I work with are seeking greater self-understanding; a more integrated sense of identity; or greater means of coping with traumatic events, loss, or difficult life stressors.

Yejin Yoo, MFA, MPS, ATR-BC, LCAT (she/her) is an artist, licensed creative arts therapist and Reiki master. She is a supervising clinician at Full Spectrum Creative Arts Therapy (www.FullSpectrumCAT.com), a small group practice focused on working with queer, trans, and non-binary individuals, couples and families. Yejin approaches her work with relational, trauma-informed, holistic and transpersonal lenses. Her practice is informed by Internal Family Systems (IFS), as well as healing traditions from South East and East Asia.

I provide a warm and safe environment where the most troubling issues can be discussed with ease and comfort & difficult relationships can be examined without anger and hurt. I believe the goal of therapy is to help you grow and realize your full potential, build new skill-sets, reconnect to your inner strength and find inner calm and tranquility. Together help you find peace, joy and happiness in daily life. We will work together with compassion and collaboration to support your well-being. My approach is influenced by eastern and western philosophies, non-dualism, Buddhism, Zen and spirituality.

Embark on a faith-filled journey towards self-discovery with your Christian counselor. I'll be your guide through life's challenges, aligning your journey with your beliefs. Together, we'll explore your emotions and experiences, empowering you with inspired actions rooted in Christian values. Find healing, hope, and resilience, and embrace change with strength. Live a life true to your faith, purposeful and harmonious. Begin your brighter, faith-led future today! As a pre-licensed professional (MA, MHC-LP) under supervision, I see clients 18+; inquiries must be direct from the client.

Patricia (Trish) Pennix, MBA, MA, LMHC - 011599 I offer effective outpatient, individualized, mental health care. I treat mental health disorders and provide a space to build and maintain your self-worth. I will support you in harnessing the power of your thoughts and beliefs to change how you feel about yourself. I focus on collaborating with clients and supporting individuals, couples, and families to heal. I partner with you to assist in obtaining your goals and enhancing your awareness of your inner strengths.

Imagine going through life being able to – emotionally, relationally, physically, truly – trust your gut. Therapy is an opportunity to learn how to do just that. My clients come from all walks of life, but they usually begin therapy with some version of the same core feeling: it’s all just too much. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed in daily life, navigating complicated relationships, wanting to heal your relationship with food or your body, or (re)discovering who you are – you're here because you need some support and you're daring to imagine that you deserve it. And you do!

I have been a psychotherapist for 12 years, specializing in individual and couples therapy for adults. I practice primarily from a psychodynamic approach with emphasis on the immediate, relational aspects of treatment. I work to build safety, trust, and intimacy between us so that we can explore the deeper patterns that may be affecting your life. I also incorporate a trauma-informed lens to help clients better understand and transform the effects of past events. I specialize in working with both acute and complex trauma, and understand the gravity of social trauma and the insidious ways that oppression can hinder us.

My approach to psychotherapy is to help my patients discover the meaning behind many of their current thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and how those experiences affect their daily lives. Psychotherapy offers a chance to explore your inner life, as well as the relationships and events that have affected you, so you can find new ways to make meaning in your life, deepens your self-awareness, free yourself from fixed patterns of relating, and experience emotional growth and lasting positive change that can lead to more authentic and fulfilling life..

I believe therapy should be active, challenging, engaging, and at times even fun. I will create a non-judgmental, compassionate, and collaborative therapy environment and take a hands-on approach. I specialize in anxiety, depression, panic, and OCD and am committed to providing culturally responsive and neurodivergent-affirming care to individuals of all ages and their families. I have received intensive DBT training and often incorporate this into my work. Using a solutions-oriented approach to therapy, we will work together to come up with a therapy plan that meets your unique needs and helps you best express your authentic self.

Although some struggle is an inevitable part of life, there is the danger of accepting continual pain & struggle as "the way life is". This way of thinking can keep a person trapped, unable to even imagine what "better" would look like. Therapy offers a way out. For some, the traumas suffered in the past make it difficult to find happiness. Others may find themselves behaving in ways that leave them feeling worse, or once again in the same hurtful relationships. Some may be consumed with regrets about past mistakes, or filled with fear of the future, missing opportunities to live well in the present.

Welcome to my practice. I'm a licensed clinical psychologist and help adults struggling with a variety of issues including anxiety, stress and life transitions, as well as those who are simply interested in self-exploration. No matter what brings you to pursue support at this time, I prioritize establishing a trusting, safe and respectful space in session and strive to help you get out of therapy whatever it is you are seeking from the experience.

I'm a caring and direct psychologist with a specialty in sleep disorders, especially severe, chronic insomnia. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) to help you to get the sleep your body needs. CBT-I is a rapid and effective treatment. In fact, 85% of clients who complete my CBT-I protocol reach their sleep goals in as little as 4-8 sessions. Good night insomnia. Stop letting your worries or your medications dictate your sleep. Let's work togethers to re-start your mind and your body's connection to sleep.

Who am I? What am I doing with my life? Why am I having such a hard time? Many of my clients are searching for their place in the world and struggling with big and small questions alike. They might be exploring themselves and their spirituality, or they might be having trouble coping with anxiety or handling relationship issues. My belief is that all questions- large and small- are worth exploring thoughtfully. My goal is to help clients gain a deeper sense of insight and purpose while doing so.

My goal is to promote brain health through a personalized, integrative approach tailored to your unique needs, brain, physiology, history, and life circumstances. Clients come to us understanding their challenges come from genetic and environmental factors, not character flaws, and recognize the brain's ability to be retrained. We work with adults and children facing cognitive issues such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, OCD, brain injury, stress, developmental issues, or those seeking peak performance.

We all play different roles in life, and sometimes these roles can ask so much of us that little is left for ourselves. This can lead to feeling overwhelmed and burned out. Counseling can help ease these feelings by offering a safe space to unpack and sort through even the biggest emotions. I encourage authenticity and curiosity in the counseling space, and my aim is to support you as you learn and put into action new skills while growing your sense of awareness, self-acceptance, and agency. My counseling approach is integrative. I will incorporate drama therapy as well, where we will use a bit of creativity to help make change.