Therapists in New York, NY

While my first area of "expertise" is surely in substance use, abuse, and addictions, however, I also specialize in mind and body healing, and helping people to feel more empowered and in charge over their lives. With many therapeutic "tools" to draw from, I work with collaboratively with clients to determine what it is they are looking for from therapy, and which therapeutic path will likely be best for what they are looking for.

We feel a great loss when our early wounds and traumas restrict our energy and impede our ability to live freely and joyfully. If you feel this way, I'm glad you're here. I can help you retrieve lost energy and rewire old patterns so you can more fully embody who you're meant to be. Your pain is often an invitation to slow down and get curious about your feelings so you can evolve. I use a mind-body approach (somatic experiencing/ gestalt) with a relational lens (psychodynamic/ attachment/ Jungian). If you feel stuck after years of talk therapy, I can help. I see children, adolescents, adults, couples & families virtually.

I have found that my study of Family Systems Theory has illuminated my practice with individuals and couples. The tool set of Family Therapy can be very powerful in an individual therapy context when dealing with issues such as eating disorders, anxiety/panic, or depression. And because our intimate or spousal relationships can often be the screen on which we project our inherited difficulties, the family therapy model can also be a great resource for couples seeking a relationship of balance and longevity.

My clients are intuitive, empathic people challenged by distress in their personal lives or the world at large. This can show up as sadness, anxiety, lack of focus, isolation, fatigue or other difficult feelings. You may be struggling with give and take, attachment, invisibility, communication and assertiveness in your relationships. We will tap into resources, including humor, beauty and resilience, to access healing and joy. Therapy is approached as an adventure. It can be a sacred, creative journey where you can uncover choices you may not even be able to imagine now, to more fully reengage in the world and your life.

As a firm believer in a mind-body-spirit approach to psychological health, I incorporate a long history of multi-disciplinary spiritual practice and investigation with my graduate training in relationship / family therapy into a holistic perspective that utilizes transitions and crises as opportunities to deepen insight and life skills that better navigate and manage them. In terms of couples work, I help with communications, developing conflict resolution strategies, healing from infidelities, addiction/codependency, and other sexual issues by examining your familial/relational histories and teaching a variety of guideposts to help you be your best selves, together and individually.

It is my belief that you should never suffer in silence. That is why I am here, to help guide you in a journey of self-exploration and healing. After I assess your specific needs and goals, we will together create a custom treatment plan that feels safe and comfortable for you, with the intention of growth and success in and outside the therapy room. I will then utilize an integrative approach, pulling techniques from the therapeutic orientations I think will fit best for your specific needs.

It takes courage to seek help. When you are going through challenging times or feeling distress, it becomes especially difficult to move forward or deal with whatever is bothering you. It’s okay to not be okay, to feel lost, or not in control. We can navigate these challenges, empower you, strengthen your coping skills, and give you the confidence and assurance to tackle future uncertainties and stresses.

You've decided you're ready for therapy! I'm so glad you're here. I am a trauma-informed music psychotherapist looking to work with folks to provide body positive music psychotherapy from a Health at Every Size perspective. Wouldn't it be great if you felt less anxious, less depressed and maybe even - dare I say it - joyful sometimes? I believe therapy isn't only about eliminating the hard stuff, but also celebrating the good stuff.

You’re a strong, successful individual who puts in hard work to maintain your endeavors! Everyone looks up to you- you are resilient, a go-getter & just triumphant at everything you do, it makes you feel amazing! However, at times you feel overwhelmed with pressured expectations of society or your immediate circle- you feel deeply saddened behind closed doors- sometimes anxious & just need someone outside of your circle to share these hindering feelings. These challenges don’t have to define you, we can help you define them & heal through it… We look forward to meeting you & joining you on this journey of wellness towards happiness!

There is no reason to be miserable! I help those who are in a specific crisis or have general depression, anxiety or relationship issues, figure out a way to gain happiness and contentment. I believe that therapy is teamwork, and that together we can put an end to your suffering. YOU WILL BEGIN TO FEEL BETTER!!

I have extensive experience helping adults and children manage anxiety, depression, and trauma reactions. I can help you examine the causes and develop a coping plan. We can explore your individual goals and examine unhelpful habits and patterns that stand in the way.

Living with anxiety sucks! Overthinking, trouble sleeping, worrying nonstop, feeling like your heart is beating out of your chest. There always seems to be something to worry about. You wish you had control of it, but it feels so unmanageable. It effects evert facet of your life at work, home, school and social life. You've tried everything and nothing has worked, and wonder if it will ever go away. All you want is peace and stability, able to live your life like it used to be before problematic anxiety. Finally in control of it!

My mission as a therapist is to create a world where emotional healing is accessible to everyone. I am here to support clients who are marginalized or experiencing difficulties in their life, but never found a safe space to heal or could not find an empathetic therapist. I am also well-versed in working with minority populations, Asian, South Asian, and anyone who identifies as multi-racial/ethnic. Additionally, I have extensive experience in supporting immigrants, international students, individuals with disabilities to overcome challenges and become more resilient. For more information about my approach please visit my website.

Do feelings of depression, anxiety and low self-esteem take the joy out of life? Are you ready to fine-tune or overhaul your career or relationships? If so, I invite you to consider contacting me to set up a consultation.This is the first step in a collaborative process designed to help create the life you envision. Employing curiosity instead of judgment, we will tap into the wisdom and strengths you already possess. Throughout the journey, we will explore and work toward understanding where you are, how you got there and your would like to be.

I am a psychoanalyst and couple therapist with over 14 years of experience. My background is in working with adult and children trauma survivors. I am also trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples. I own the group practice, Manhattan Therapy (manhattantherapy.com) and I am licensed in NY, NJ and Michigan. In addition to weekly therapy, I offer couple therapy intensive sessions that take place for several hours on a weekend.

Everyone has the potential to make life-affirming changes. However, many of us move through our lives relying on unhealthy coping mechanisms. Learning to pause and reframe our responses to difficult situations can create better outcomes, deeper relationships, and more life satisfaction. You bring a unique sense of self determination into the therapeutic space. Using a strengths-based perspective, we’ll build upon the gifts you already possess to bust through the patterns of thinking and behavior keeping you from accomplishing your goals.

Sometimes things happen in our lives that change us in ways we couldn't predict. It might be a single event or an accumulation of experiences over time that rock our sense of stability and trust in ourselves, others, and our confidence to move through the world freely. It can feel like a never-ending battle to keep emotions in check while continuing to juggle all the complex demands of our lives. We end up feeling burnt-out, isolated, detached, and struggle with anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem as we attempt to manage these extremes on our own.

I provide a non-judgmental and safe space to develop a greater understanding of your emotional experiences and discover new ways of thinking, being, and feeling about yourself, others, and the world. I have worked extensively with clients in the creative arts, professionals, adolescents, and older adults. I am licensed in NY and VT, and have over 13 years of experience in the field.

For most of us, the struggles and symptoms that bring us to therapy – anxiety, depression, patterns that keep us unfulfilled in our relationships, at work, and at home – are there for good reason. As painful as these symptoms can be, they’re often protecting us, in their overzealous and maddening way, from quieter questions or conflicts that are tucked just behind them. At its best, therapy heals not by targeting the symptom but listening to it. The result is often not only recovery from symptoms, but a deeper sense of freedom and sturdiness in oneself, and a greater capacity to connect with others.