Feminist Therapists in New York, NY

Dr. Backfield-Weiss brings considerable clinical experience, intelligent understanding, emotional warmth, and thoughtful creativity to her clinical work with culturally diverse adults, couples, and families struggling with unproductive behavior patterns; unstable mood and emotional states; the pain of combined medical and psychological distress; and in helping individuals negotiate all forms of creative and emotional expression. Her experience also encompasses extensive work in the field of rehabilitation medicine, the teaching and training of doctoral students at Columbia University, and her own training in fine arts and design.

What if you could walk around this planet with a deep sense (knowing) that everything about you, just as you are, is ok? Truly just fine? You can. Or maybe you're feeling stuck, needing help to galvanize your courage to make a change, to dare to live your very best life? A warm and supportive relationship with the right therapist will help to re-engage and energize your own existing internal resources, the parts of you that are already confident, calm, creative, courageous and compassionate. We can do this work together.

Hi, I’m Lila, welcome! I know first-hand, through my own experiences, how vulnerable it can be to begin therapy. This is a powerful step to take to further explore yourself. My approach is holistic, compassionate, non-judgmental and empowering. I engage folks in a humanistic, relational and collaborative framework, centering that you are the expert in your own life. I use an eclectic approach, utilizing different modalities dependent on the needs and challenges that you are facing and what you are looking to gain from therapy.

Facing challenges such as sexual desire discrepancies or anxiety around your desires can feel isolating, yet these are deeply human experiences. With warmth and clinical expertise, I offer a compassionate space to explore and address these issues together. Miscommunication, unresolved conflicts, and internal barriers often obstruct the path to a fulfilling sex life. Together, we'll navigate these obstacles, employing strategies to enhance communication and understanding, aiming to rebuild intimacy and trust.

Thank you for considering me as part of your community of care. I am eager to collaborate with you with compassion and presence as we consider the complexities you are navigating, while we get curious about ways to build nourishment, healing, and regeneration in your life. Affirming your sense of agency and identity, and your capacity to thrive is paramount to my approach. I specialize in working with queer and trans individuals, couples, and families. Other areas of expertise include neurodivergence, relationship diversity and sex therapy, life transitions and adjustment, perinatal support, and grief and loss.

As a holistic trauma psychotherapist, I will create a safe space for you to explore what's behind your struggle, break the patterns that no longer serve you, and help you flourish and bolster your well-being. Through mindful, present-moment connection, I can help you surpass your challenges, embrace your inner wisdom, and create an authentic path to healing with self-awareness and authenticity. In general, my approach is active and practical because you want results and so do I! I use primarily a combination of EMDR, IFS, & mindfulness-based cognitive therapies.

In my practice, I aim to create a comfortable space within which to explore emotional, interpersonal, and behavioral difficulties. I work with children, adolescents and adults in individual, couple, and family psychotherapy. Through a collaborative process, I help patients discover connections between problematic patterns of thinking and relating, and the ongoing challenges they face. These connections – between thoughts and feelings, past and present, internal experience and external situations – can help a person think in new ways, generating possibilities for growth and change.

If you or your child are dealing with anxiety, stress, relationship issues, school problems, life transitions, adoption or attachment related issues, impacts of trauma, or depression, I'm listening. There is hope and a way forward. I offer a safe, supportive space to deepen self-awareness, build empowerment, and identify and alleviate sources of distress or pain to create positive, lasting change. I welcome and work with clients from all backgrounds and enjoy working with students, adults, creative types, and people of color. I also specialize in working with adoptees and their families as I am personally connected to adoption.

Ms Rella, LMHC, is a New York State Licensed Mental Health Counselor. She received a Master of Mental Health Counseling from Fordham University Graduate School of Education. She is a New York City Department of Health Certified Sexual Assault Crisis Counselor, has Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) and completed the One-Year Intensive Psychotherapy Program at the Institute for the Psychoanalytic Study of Subjectivity.

I love to work with people of diverse backgrounds experiencing challenges in their everyday lives. I specialized in working with those seeking help with depression, anxiety, relationships, trauma, and any other challenges they may face. I also have a passion for working with couples (Gottman Method Level 1 Trained) and incorporating sex therapy, as well as working with the LGBTQ+ community and polyamorous relationships. I also provide family therapy for various concerns. I am Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) certified to work with family members to support their loved ones experiencing substance abuse challenges.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist who works with children 10 years and up, adolescents and adults. My graduate degree is from Pace University and I have several years of experience working in school, hospital, and outpatient clinical settings. I have worked with individuals with anxiety and mood disorders, trauma, parenting and relationship issues, as well as those dealing with issues of self-esteem, gender and sexuality. I have a strong background and passion for psychological assessment, and I can provide personality, intellectual, ADHD and educational assessments.

After 25 years of experience, I've learned that successful psychotherapy begins with a genuine collaborative relationship and connection with my clients - one formed in an environment of trust and safety, but with enough challenge to promote change. I work from a psychodynamic and relational perspective, actively engaging with you to explore issues including relationship and career difficulties, anxiety, depression, self -esteem, as well as addictive behaviors such as eating disorders. I integrate behavioral strategies (CBT), life coaching techniques, and mindfulness practices as needed. I want my clients to know themselves better, be able to explore new options, and learn the tools needed to change.

Perhaps you’ve been feeling isolated, frustrated, or like something needs fixing, but you are unsure where to begin? Current crises, past traumas, fear of failure, and difficulty in relationships can make everyday life overwhelming. If you are suffering silently, therapy with a trusted professional can be a great next step. I have several years experience treating depression, anxiety, ADHD, Autism, trauma-related disorders/PTSD, and personality disorders. I work with adults, teenagers, couples, and families.

Thank you for your courage to seek help - it’s a huge step, and I recognize the strength it takes. You might feel unseen, overwhelmed by self-criticism, or struggle to connect deeply with yourself and your body; you might seek to improve relationships or recover from past wounds; you might be navigating complex identities, facing social injustices, or yearning for deeper self-understanding - my ideal client is someone determined to heal, change, and grow. If these challenges resonate with you, you are ready to embark on a transformative journey with me toward a more fulfilled and authentic self.

This is a very unsettling time for many and being able to help my clients find their footing in such an uncertain time is my passion. I work with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and trauma. My approach is to provide a safe, nonjudgemental space for growth to occur. I am comfortable working with clients who have struggled with past therapists and feel as if they are unable to use their voice or feel lost. I am comfortable working with individuals and couples, and often explore and help resolve maladaptive patterns, cognitions, and intimacy issues that many people struggle with.

Are you struggling with motivation or low mood this summer? I am an experienced CBT psychologist with a positive, direct, and humor-filled style. If that approach appeals to you, I'd love to help!

I am a psychotherapist in New York State. I specialize in the experiences of young adulthood. My areas of expertise include anxiety, family and relationship issues, sexuality and gender identity concerns, life transitions, and grief. I also work with people looking for love and navigating the dating process. Lastly, I support clients going through the fertility, pregnancy or postpartum experience.

You are a high-achiever who is hard on yourself, and you have a hard time relaxing. Even though you have thought through every possible outcome when you face a dilemma, you still feel unsure about your decisions. If these are your experiences, you are not alone, and I'd like to help! I am a passionate Asian-American psychotherapist who provides trauma-informed, culturally responsive, sex-positive, and kink-affirming therapy services. I help individuals and couples navigate life transitions and face challenges related to self-worth, perfectionism, identity, shame, sexuality, career, relationships, and overall well-being.