Existential Therapists in New York, NY

Recovering from substance abuse disorder can be challenging, but that's where I can help you succeed. Over the past decade, I've enjoyed helping my clients suffering from addiction heal and find holistic recovery. As the Program Manager of Outpatient Treatment at Mountainside NYC, I take pride in guiding and mentoring clinical and administrative staff in ensuring Best in Class care, and utilizing holistic wellness practices and proven therapies to help clients recover.

If you are ready to embark on a rewarding journey to the true essence of you, and create the life you desire and deserve, I invite you to my practice. It is time to release all that does not serve you and replenish with all that optimizes your experience here and now. "Happiness is your Birthright.' My years of experience and training can guide you there. Please feel free to find me on http://www.therapyandbeyondcenter.com/appointments where you can book directly and write to me at mburra@therapyandbeyondcenter.com should you have any additional questions.

I believe that everyone is uniquely designed and no single approach in therapy can be used exclusively. Over the years of working eclectically with the individuals from all walks and being curious about finding omnimodus approach that would describe it all, I found the following sequence in treatment to be more reflective of the needs of most in therapy: Phase I: Psychoanalytic-exploring past character formation during the childhood, including obstacles, traumas through events or other people. "It is only when the mind is free from the old that it meets everything anew, and in that there is joy."

I work with a diverse range of clients, including couples and individuals, addressing various issues such as communication challenges, infidelity, trauma, anxiety, social anxiety, depression, mental health disorders, relationships, and attachment concerns. My goal is to create a space where clients feel comfortable to be their authentic selves without fear of judgment. My approach is grounded in empathy, compassion, and the strength of therapeutic alliances.

Michelle approaches the therapeutic process from an integrative medicine lens, exploring concerns of mind and body to achieve optimal wellness. She works with people experiencing anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, depression, bipolar disorder, substance abuse, and chronic illness. She uses evidence-based treatments, including humanistic-existential therapy, behavioral therapy, and somatic therapy, to get to the root cause of mental distress and connect clients to their innate capacity for personal growth. She is also skilled at empathetically supporting couples as they navigate conflict, communication, and intimacy.

Have you gone through hardships or trauma and questioned if you had the strength to continue living a fulfilling life? Do you often question your future based on your past and present experiences? Do you find yourself stagnating in life and lacking social support? Do you find yourself entrapped in ruminating and intrusive thoughts ranging from anxiety to suicidal thoughts? Do you struggle with self-doubt and resort to familiar behavioral patterns and addictions to mask your emotional pain? Have you pondered if you're misunderstood or inadequate and find it challenging to foster meaningful relationships? Do you want to find purpose?

I work with artists and creative individuals of all types in a therapeutic setting to help uncover deep-rooted issues that prevent sustained happiness. Psychotherapy grants us a neutral space where we can release outdated patterns, explore current parts of ourselves, and integrate new ways of adapting without fear. I offer a collaborative approach using a relational lens tailored to individuals needing guidance in the areas of: relationships, sexuality, women's issues, career, life transitions, loss, and recovery.

In the heart of every challenge lies an opportunity to reshape our perspectives. With an open and empathetic mindset, I specialize in guiding my clients through life’s intricate labyrinth of difficulties to uncover the roots of these challenges and the pathways to well-being. As a licensed therapist committed to your growth, I cultivate a warm therapeutic alliance grounded in positivity where your struggles serve as catalysts for profound transformation. In our sessions, I provide you with a safe haven rooted in the values of relationship-building, acceptance, empathy, and empowerment.

I am a clinical social worker trained in Gestalt Therapy, which offers a holistic and existential approach to understanding human experience. I conduct therapy in French (fluently) and English. I am trained in Insight Meditation and mindfulness, which can help you cope with difficult emotions and life stresses. I am experienced with trauma, issues of loss, depression, belonging and separateness, and life transitions. I believe we have what we need in our bodies, minds and souls to heal from past wounds, cope with present problems, and shape a life according to our deepest needs and wishes.

Awareness is the first step towards making change. Do you find yourself facing the same repeated challenges? Are you noticing continued unhelpful patterns in your life? Are you looking to make personal and professional changes? I aim to help you garner a level of awareness and then become more deliberate about the words you choose, the thoughts you think, and the actions you take. Depression and anxiety may have a grip on you, but together we can put the reins of life back in your hands.

Acknowledging a problem in your life is an important first step toward greater freedom and happiness. If you are reading this, I assume you may be ready to make the courageous decision to address it. Studies have shown that talk therapy can be a highly effective means of dealing with life problems, and of achieving meaningful and lasting change. While each treatment is unique depending on particular needs, psychotherapy may be understood generally as a collaborative process that works to clarify the deeper sources of your suffering, and to enable the constructive choices that can put your life on a new foundation.

If you suffer from complex medical issues, pain management, and/or complications related to obesity, Dr. Lachman may be an especially good choice as a psychotherapist. He specializes in Health Psychology and has extensive training and clinical experience working with patients struggling with these and similar problems. In addition, he has been trained in Clinical Geropsychology and to treat patients with symptoms related to traumatic experiences. Internships within various medical settings, including the Palo Alto VA Hospital and Robert Wood Johnson Medical School has prepared him to identify the proper course of treatment needed for you.

Are you feeling depressed, anxious, or unhappy in your current circumstances? Life can be incredibly overwhelming. My goal is to provide you with the space to process, heal, and learn how to navigate modern life confidently.

I believe everyone has the right to choose how they live and experience the world, and I am genuinely interested in understanding how you process the experiences and relationships in your life. This speaks to my existential approach, while borrowing elements of psychodynamic therapy to gain a thorough understanding of what has shaped you. Sometimes we can grow to accept parts of our lives that cause pain, and in accepting those things, we may find peace. The human condition can be complicated, but it can also be celebrated.

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.

Rachel’s approach is highly personalized for each client. She provides a warm and nonjudgmental environment to foster strong therapeutic relationships with an emphasis on trust and acceptance. She understands everyone needs someone who will listen and accept them for who they are. Rachel’s primary focus is on existential issues, engulfed in the psychodynamic approach using a toolbox of CBT skills.

You deserve to live a life that feels conscious and joyful. I believe in the power of therapy to help you find clarity, meaning and fulfillment on your own terms. Together, we will work to gain profound insight into your inner world—managing self-limiting beliefs, behaviors and relational patterns in the process. It is my role and honor to walk by your side in the transformative process of deepening your connection with your most authentic and self-aware self. I work primarily with clients struggling with relationships, anxiety, limerence, spiritual distress and life-cycle transitions.

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.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Clinical Psychologist (Italy). I have been a psychotherapist for over 20 years and I have worked and supervised in multiple settings, including mental health clinics, housing residences for the formerly homeless, college counseling centers, and Employee Assistance Programs. I taught as an Adjunct Professor at the Brooklyn College Psychology Department (Graduate program), and I supervised clinical psychology doctoral students.