Sexual Abuse Therapists in New York, NY

Considering entering therapy can be filled with hope for positive changes and concerns about the process. We all have questions: Is change really possible? How difficult will it be, what might I discover, and do I want to know it? Is it even okay to express what I'm really thinking and feeling? If you're up for doing the work, then the answer is yes. The road to bringing your struggles under your control is both challenging and worthwhile.

I have over 25 years of professional experience, and specialize in advanced, brain-based modalities to deeply shift negative reactions to past traumas, or other life stressors. These methods go beyond traditional talk therapy, targeting non-reasoning parts of the brain that mediate our fight/flight/freeze responses, as key mechanisms of transformative change. Powerful techniques include, but are not limited to: Brainspotting, evolved from EMDR, and Emotional Freedom Technique, a cognitive-somatic technique endorsed by the APA.

I specialize in working with people who are committed to enhancing their lives through self-exploration under the guidance of a highly trained professional. I work with adults who desire a better understanding of themselves and look for freedom in how they experience their emotional life and the world around them. I am also the Founder and Clinical Director of Gotham Mental Health Group, PLLC, a Flatiron (and Northern Westchester) based group private practice. We offer individual, couples, family and group psychotherapy. www.gothammft.com

I'm a highly trained, intensely curious therapist - as comfortable with long stories as I am with total silence. I pay attention - with kindness, compassion and humor. Whoever you are, it's most likely true that you long for something, anything, to change. How on earth is this going to happen? It starts with curiosity - both yours and mine. You may come alone or with your partner. I am certified in evidence-based therapies for individuals and couples with trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship stress, and all of life's transitions.

My goal is to create a safe setting where together we can develop coping skills (a tool box) so you can have agency. I am easy to talk to warm and experienced. I enjoy my work (25 years) of helping clients cope with challenges. Often life's challenges deny you of fulfillment causing anxiety and sadness and stagnation. I want clients to achieve their goals and not be bogged down by untoward feelings, thoughts and experiences. My work with Veterans (combat and sexual trauma) provides me with an understanding of how trauma can deprive one of so much. Look forward to hearing from you.

I believe that you are the expert of your life and know what is best for you, but hurts, losses, and disappointments keep you from trusting your good instincts. I can help you overcome the despair, lack of motivation, negativity, fear of failure, excessive worry, lethargy, low self-esteem, inability to trust, and codependency that often results from failed relationships, abuse, illness, and loss. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Exposure and Response Prevention, and Ego State Therapy.

Sometimes, we need help and support to make a change in ourselves and our lives to feel positively different. Because of that, I offer a unique, individualized type of counseling tailored to what you want and need most. I work with young adults and adults managing life transitions, trauma, stress/anxiety, and dissatisfaction with areas of their lives. I enjoy working with motivated individuals who look to improve their lives, career paths, families, personalities, relationships, and sex life. No matter how big or small the issue, we'll face it together. Ready to be the Best Version of Yourself and have the life you want? Call me.

I see my role as a guide to help you gain insight and perspective into challenges are experiencing. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, or feeling stuck or conflicted about identity, relationships, or career, I will work with you to understand underlying feelings and experiences that are interfering with leading a fulfilling and happy life. I have a supportive, non -judgmental , compassionate, and responsive style.

I am a licensed mental health therapist looking to help you manage your anxiety, depression or process your childhood trauma. It’s important to me that you experience a new way of living, one where you feel you can regulate your emotions, make sense of your story, and understand your triggers.

Every individual carries a unique story, and as a therapist-in-training, I am deeply honored to walk alongside you on your journey. I understand that life’s challenges can sometimes feel overwhelming, and seeking support is a courageous and important step. I am here to listen, support, and guide you through these difficult times. Together, we will embark on a collaborative journey to understand your thoughts and feelings, identify patterns that may no longer serve you, and develop effective coping strategies that empower you to move forward with resilience and confidence.

Hi there, I am Lauraine, a psychosomatic practitioner passionate about helping people connect their minds and bodies for a more fulfilling and authentic life. I believe that true healing involves understanding the deep connection between our thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations. Together, we will explore the root causes of the challenges you are facing. By working with your nervous system and body sensations, we can uncover and release behaviors and patterns that no longer serve you. My goal is to support you in finding new ways of being that promote balance, peace, and self-awareness.

Do you feel frustrated with unsatisfying life circumstances? Are you struggling with intimate relationships or relationships with family, friends, or coworkers? Have you been wrestling to move beyond past trauma from painful childhood experiences to unexpected incidents as an adult? Do you feel like despite your best effort, you can't seem to act on your true intentions and end up feeling trapped in defeat and self-doubt?

I believe everyone has their own unique experience in therapy, and that one approach or theory does not fit all. Having said that, I believe the therapeutic relationship is central. We are hurt in relationships, and we are healed in relationships. A therapist's job is to provide an open space so that the client can express thoughts and feelings, and have the experience of being listened to without judgment.

My focus is adults who are struggling with a sexual issue. I want to help people of all kinds; people of all genders, people of all races, people of all sexual orientations (heterosexual, homosexual, bisexual and asexual), people in all kinds of relationships (polyamorous, monogamous) and people with varied ability-levels. I consider myself to be honest, knowledgeable, wise and confident. Additionally, I identify as a deaf Black woman. It should be noted that I lost my hearing as an adult and I wear an implant, thus my communication skills are excellent, and I can hear quite well.

Life is a journey for all of us. We can feel confused, lost, hurt, alone, cut off, shut down and numb along the way. I've spent over thirty years learning and understanding how to help others on their journey to growth and discovery. I'm grateful for the trust my patients have in me and for the opportunity to be sharing the journey with them. Find the right guide for you to help you reach your goals personally, professionally and in relationship to others.

There are a host of reasons one may seek Individual, couples/partners, or sex therapy. You may be dealing with issues surrounding a relationship, anxiety or depression, looking to change maladaptive patterns or shift from a negative self-image that has held you back for far too long. I work with individuals, couples/partners to help bring clarity and understanding to the issues present, and find solutions. I work toward reestablishing a sense of harmony and good communication so that they may find that space in which they feel secure and confident with each other once more.

I provide a neutral, non-judgmental zone to explore and find positive coping strategies that can improve daily living. I believe that positive coping strategies will empower us to live our best lives. I will aid you in finding and exploring factors in your past and present that have hindered you from recognizing your internal strength, thereby empowering you to move forward and become mentally healthier. I hold a strong belief that talk therapy allows for a collaborative effort to utilize grounded theories as the tools needed to help you heal, change, accept and live your best life.

I am a psychotherapist specializing in individual treatment for people who have experienced physical, sexual and/or emotional abuse. These traumatic experiences make it difficult to feel safe in the world and create barriers to achieving rewarding intimate relationships and professional success. In my work with clients, I have two goals: to create a supportive space where the trauma and its impact can be explored; and to help each person develop better self-nurturing and coping skills so that they can overcome the fears, destructive behaviors and negative internal messages that prevent them from achieving their full potential.

I have extensive experience helping individuals who are processing trauma and life transitions. My clients are typically looking to integrate their past life, culture, values, and identity into their present and future life while learning to understand themselves and what works best for them. Individuals may be experiencing life transitions into parenthood, marriage, divorce, adulthood, pre/post college, a queer identity, or a new diagnosis or disability.