Emotionally Focused Therapists in Ridgewood, NY
Peter A Hill
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Ridgewood, NY 11385 (Online Only)
As an Ackerman graduate with extensive additional training, including an externship in Emotionally Focused Therapy, I have dozens of years' experience helping people like you.
Are your kids driving you crazy? Putting a strain on your marriage? Are you the parent of a young adult who can't seem to leave the nest? Do you worry that your kids don't have the wherewithal to make it on their own? Are you a young adult struggling to find your way? Times of transition can be frustrating and painful for families. It's important to know that it can happen to anyone and it is not your fault. There is a pathway out!
As an Ackerman graduate with extensive additional training, including an externship in Emotionally Focused Therapy, I have dozens of years' experience helping people like you.
Are your kids driving you crazy? Putting a strain on your marriage? Are you the parent of a young adult who can't seem to leave the nest? Do you worry that your kids don't have the wherewithal to make it on their own? Are you a young adult struggling to find your way? Times of transition can be frustrating and painful for families. It's important to know that it can happen to anyone and it is not your fault. There is a pathway out!
Suzana Sjenicic
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Ridgewood, NY 11385 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
If you are struggling with making a decision, facing a difficulty, or feeling overwhelmed, my empathetic, warm and non-judgmental approach is the right fit for you. We would collaboratively work on setting a goal for yourself, and take the necessary steps to improve your life. I have a vast experience working with diverse clients, and I am highly culturally sensitive. I strongly believe that every individual is unique; therefore, I tailor my counseling approaches to each individual client. I enjoy learning with and from my clients, and would love to accompany you on your journey towards achievement of your goals.
If you are struggling with making a decision, facing a difficulty, or feeling overwhelmed, my empathetic, warm and non-judgmental approach is the right fit for you. We would collaboratively work on setting a goal for yourself, and take the necessary steps to improve your life. I have a vast experience working with diverse clients, and I am highly culturally sensitive. I strongly believe that every individual is unique; therefore, I tailor my counseling approaches to each individual client. I enjoy learning with and from my clients, and would love to accompany you on your journey towards achievement of your goals.
Nina Ehrlich-Foley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Ridgewood, NY 11385 (Online Only)
If you are experiencing barriers prohibiting you from living a fulfilling life. I am here to help you to find out what is holding you back. I am a warm and compassionate listener who helps guide clients to achieve their goals using strength based and resilience counseling. I have extensive experience providing therapeutic support to diverse clientele including children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. Within my practice, I have successfully addressed various challenges including but not limited to: anxiety, depression, complex trauma, relational trauma, and coping with health diagnoses.
If you are experiencing barriers prohibiting you from living a fulfilling life. I am here to help you to find out what is holding you back. I am a warm and compassionate listener who helps guide clients to achieve their goals using strength based and resilience counseling. I have extensive experience providing therapeutic support to diverse clientele including children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. Within my practice, I have successfully addressed various challenges including but not limited to: anxiety, depression, complex trauma, relational trauma, and coping with health diagnoses.
Elizabeth Verdesoto
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ridgewood, NY 11385 (Online Only)
In this fast-paced environment, we often struggle to find time for self-reflection, resulting in anxiety, depression, and overwhelming stress, impacting our well-being. Trauma and hardships can further strain relationships, work, and school, making a "normal" life seem unattainable. But know that you're not alone. I'm here to support you on your journey to healing and restoring balance in your life. Let's work together to embrace resilience and reclaim the joy of living.
In this fast-paced environment, we often struggle to find time for self-reflection, resulting in anxiety, depression, and overwhelming stress, impacting our well-being. Trauma and hardships can further strain relationships, work, and school, making a "normal" life seem unattainable. But know that you're not alone. I'm here to support you on your journey to healing and restoring balance in your life. Let's work together to embrace resilience and reclaim the joy of living.
Mira Vasjari
Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ridgewood, NY 11385 (Online Only)
Welcome! I am a very warm and empathetic therapist who loves to support her clients live their best authentic lives. I will challenge you at times so you can achieve your goals while validating, empowering, and supporting you. I work with a diverse clientele who struggle with anxiety, depression, life stressors, anger, grief and bereavement, relationship issues, work and career issues including stress and burnout. I have experience working with the LGBTQIA+ community and immigration/first-generation. I work with individuals, couples, and families in an open-minded and empathetic safe space.
Welcome! I am a very warm and empathetic therapist who loves to support her clients live their best authentic lives. I will challenge you at times so you can achieve your goals while validating, empowering, and supporting you. I work with a diverse clientele who struggle with anxiety, depression, life stressors, anger, grief and bereavement, relationship issues, work and career issues including stress and burnout. I have experience working with the LGBTQIA+ community and immigration/first-generation. I work with individuals, couples, and families in an open-minded and empathetic safe space.
John Castillo
Counselor, MSEd, LMHC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Ridgewood, NY 11385 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am a licensed mental health counselor who believes in using a positive therapeutic partnership to help you create the change you are looking for. Over the past 8 years, being a mental health advocate and practitioner has allowed me to work with a variety of ethnic/cultural backgrounds, genders, and people of all ages. My passion has been focused on helping others who experience anxiety, depression, major life changes, stress, and trauma. Our work together will be focused on you achieving your goals and removing barriers to your personal success.
I am a licensed mental health counselor who believes in using a positive therapeutic partnership to help you create the change you are looking for. Over the past 8 years, being a mental health advocate and practitioner has allowed me to work with a variety of ethnic/cultural backgrounds, genders, and people of all ages. My passion has been focused on helping others who experience anxiety, depression, major life changes, stress, and trauma. Our work together will be focused on you achieving your goals and removing barriers to your personal success.
Giorgio Chatelain
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ridgewood, NY 11385
My ideal client is someone navigating challenges like depression, anxiety, or relationship issues. They seek a compassionate, culturally sensitive approach to understand and address their struggles. Their needs include effective coping strategies, personal growth, and a safe space to explore their emotional and mental health. Their goal is to gain insight, build resilience, and improve their overall well-being. They want to feel heard and supported, aiming to achieve a more balanced, fulfilling life and better manage their emotional and psychological challenges.
My ideal client is someone navigating challenges like depression, anxiety, or relationship issues. They seek a compassionate, culturally sensitive approach to understand and address their struggles. Their needs include effective coping strategies, personal growth, and a safe space to explore their emotional and mental health. Their goal is to gain insight, build resilience, and improve their overall well-being. They want to feel heard and supported, aiming to achieve a more balanced, fulfilling life and better manage their emotional and psychological challenges.
My ideal clients are adolescents, adults, seniors, couples, and families dealing with obesity and chronic conditions. They seek support to manage their health effectively, improve their quality of life, and achieve sustainable wellness. Their goals often include weight management, reducing the impact of chronic illnesses, and enhancing overall health. They want personalized care that considers their unique circumstances and provides a path to lasting health improvements.
My ideal clients are adolescents, adults, seniors, couples, and families dealing with obesity and chronic conditions. They seek support to manage their health effectively, improve their quality of life, and achieve sustainable wellness. Their goals often include weight management, reducing the impact of chronic illnesses, and enhancing overall health. They want personalized care that considers their unique circumstances and provides a path to lasting health improvements.
As a former musician and NYC public school teacher, I have worked with people of all ages and backgrounds, as well as with their family members, providing support and guidance on a wide variety of issues. I have also helped artists, musicians, actors, and athletes with performance anxiety, confidence, and related concerns.
As a former musician and NYC public school teacher, I have worked with people of all ages and backgrounds, as well as with their family members, providing support and guidance on a wide variety of issues. I have also helped artists, musicians, actors, and athletes with performance anxiety, confidence, and related concerns.
Destiny Maldonado
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ridgewood, NY 11385 (Online Only)
Hi there! My name is Destiny and I’m so glad you’re here. I know that life can sometimes feel like a never-ending dumpster fire. And I’ve lived enough life to know that sometimes, life feels really difficult. Have you felt riddled by anxiety or depression? Do you feel like you need help navigating through tough times, some life transitions or need some accountability to help get yourself back on track? Whether you’re trying to piece yourself together after a loss or just trying to keep your head above water to handle tough times, I’m here for you and I get it.
Hi there! My name is Destiny and I’m so glad you’re here. I know that life can sometimes feel like a never-ending dumpster fire. And I’ve lived enough life to know that sometimes, life feels really difficult. Have you felt riddled by anxiety or depression? Do you feel like you need help navigating through tough times, some life transitions or need some accountability to help get yourself back on track? Whether you’re trying to piece yourself together after a loss or just trying to keep your head above water to handle tough times, I’m here for you and I get it.
Lisa Lozano Czulinski
Counselor, LMHC, NCC, MS, BFA
Verified Verified
Ridgewood, NY 11385 (Online Only)
I believe each individual has what it takes to overcome obstacles by accessing their inner wisdom and unique strengths. My approach to counseling is integrative, meaning I draw from several different types of therapy to fit what is best for the client's needs. I hold sessions from a non-hierarchical and non-judgmental position while simultaneously acknowledging the differences and limitations of working with diverse populations.
I believe each individual has what it takes to overcome obstacles by accessing their inner wisdom and unique strengths. My approach to counseling is integrative, meaning I draw from several different types of therapy to fit what is best for the client's needs. I hold sessions from a non-hierarchical and non-judgmental position while simultaneously acknowledging the differences and limitations of working with diverse populations.
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Working with LGBTQ/GNC clients, especially clients of color, is what I've always been passionate about. As a queer, trans-masculine, Black clinician, I am dedicated to not only working with the communities that mirror my own marginalized identities, but also those who fall within, between, and among populations facing oppression and discrimination. Clients are often in the throes of identify formation, large life changes, processing trauma, and navigating difficult relational dynamics, leading to the desire to be seen and heard. To be human is to experience pain, but within that pain is a vast space to learn, process, and heal.
Working with LGBTQ/GNC clients, especially clients of color, is what I've always been passionate about. As a queer, trans-masculine, Black clinician, I am dedicated to not only working with the communities that mirror my own marginalized identities, but also those who fall within, between, and among populations facing oppression and discrimination. Clients are often in the throes of identify formation, large life changes, processing trauma, and navigating difficult relational dynamics, leading to the desire to be seen and heard. To be human is to experience pain, but within that pain is a vast space to learn, process, and heal.
Lock and Key Therapy, LCSW, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, BCD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ridgewood, NY 11385
You’ve taken an important first step just by being here, exploring profiles to find the right support. Now, it’s time to reach out. You have nothing to lose and, as they say, “everything to gain.” If you feel drawn to our practice, it’s no coincidence—this could be the start of a transformative journey. Please reach out to our clinic director, Maria, by text at 917-403-3267, and she’ll get back to you promptly. We understand how important it is to feel supported & aim to respond to every inquiry the same day. Our team is here to help, and you’re not alone. All of our therapists are fully licensed, highly experienced, & dedicated.
You’ve taken an important first step just by being here, exploring profiles to find the right support. Now, it’s time to reach out. You have nothing to lose and, as they say, “everything to gain.” If you feel drawn to our practice, it’s no coincidence—this could be the start of a transformative journey. Please reach out to our clinic director, Maria, by text at 917-403-3267, and she’ll get back to you promptly. We understand how important it is to feel supported & aim to respond to every inquiry the same day. Our team is here to help, and you’re not alone. All of our therapists are fully licensed, highly experienced, & dedicated.
With over a decade of clinical experience, my therapeutic approach is deeply rooted in helping individuals foster self-reflection & emotional expression. I guide clients through life transitions and help them process a diverse range of emotions, thoughts, traumas, and complex relationships that may cause distress. For instance, I assist clients in processing feelings such as worry, shame, guilt, fear, anger, & sadness, while also facilitating acceptance, trust, hope, forgiveness, accountability, and a sense of enoughness. My practice is also trauma-informed, ensuring that the impacts of past traumas are validated & safety is formed.
With over a decade of clinical experience, my therapeutic approach is deeply rooted in helping individuals foster self-reflection & emotional expression. I guide clients through life transitions and help them process a diverse range of emotions, thoughts, traumas, and complex relationships that may cause distress. For instance, I assist clients in processing feelings such as worry, shame, guilt, fear, anger, & sadness, while also facilitating acceptance, trust, hope, forgiveness, accountability, and a sense of enoughness. My practice is also trauma-informed, ensuring that the impacts of past traumas are validated & safety is formed.
I work with a variety of people whose active, creative lives have been interrupted by depression, mania, anxiety, mourning, and trauma. Psychotherapy with me is a process of guided expression. Thoughts and feelings, dreams and fantasies, desires and fears are given voice – loud, clear, and without judgment. The experience of formulating authentic verbal and emotional expressions can be transformative in and of itself. Also, as patterns in your way of being become clear, you can begin to consider alternatives, find courage to change, and experience what is commonly known as freedom.
I work with a variety of people whose active, creative lives have been interrupted by depression, mania, anxiety, mourning, and trauma. Psychotherapy with me is a process of guided expression. Thoughts and feelings, dreams and fantasies, desires and fears are given voice – loud, clear, and without judgment. The experience of formulating authentic verbal and emotional expressions can be transformative in and of itself. Also, as patterns in your way of being become clear, you can begin to consider alternatives, find courage to change, and experience what is commonly known as freedom.
When life becomes overwhelming it is important to know that you are not alone. As a licensed mental health counselor, I will support you through those times when you need a caring professional to help you gain perspective and provide you with the tools you need to find balance and move forward.
When life becomes overwhelming it is important to know that you are not alone. As a licensed mental health counselor, I will support you through those times when you need a caring professional to help you gain perspective and provide you with the tools you need to find balance and move forward.
I am a clinical psychologist with 25 years of experience. I focus on assisting my patients becoming happier, healthier and more peaceful. Most of the patients I work with suffer with anxiety, panic disorder, depression, and relationship issues. My goal is to assist you in decreasing your suffering and improve your quality of life. I always try to stay grounded in the present while taking into consideration how you got here and where you are going. It is important to me that you not only feel better but that in addition to that you are actually getting better.
I am a clinical psychologist with 25 years of experience. I focus on assisting my patients becoming happier, healthier and more peaceful. Most of the patients I work with suffer with anxiety, panic disorder, depression, and relationship issues. My goal is to assist you in decreasing your suffering and improve your quality of life. I always try to stay grounded in the present while taking into consideration how you got here and where you are going. It is important to me that you not only feel better but that in addition to that you are actually getting better.
Are you struggling with stressors that disrupts daily functioning, affects work, hurts relationships, and overall well-being? Do you feeling like life is passing you by or are confused about the next step in your life? Or perhaps you experience uncontrollable negative feelings, intrusive thoughts, or bad behaviors that prevent you from living a full and happy life. You want to learn how to stop the excessive worry, begin to live your life with hope and excitement, and have more motivation and energy to pursue your greatest ambitions but you just don't know where to start. If this is you, then you've found the right practice.
Are you struggling with stressors that disrupts daily functioning, affects work, hurts relationships, and overall well-being? Do you feeling like life is passing you by or are confused about the next step in your life? Or perhaps you experience uncontrollable negative feelings, intrusive thoughts, or bad behaviors that prevent you from living a full and happy life. You want to learn how to stop the excessive worry, begin to live your life with hope and excitement, and have more motivation and energy to pursue your greatest ambitions but you just don't know where to start. If this is you, then you've found the right practice.
Email/Text Preferred- Through a therapeutic journey, I'm devoted to creating an authentic safe space to work collaboratively as you strive to reach personal goals, optimum well-being and a fulfilling lifestyle. As a therapist, I aim to work with you that will build empowerment and growth while advocating a positive outlook within every progress being made.
Email/Text Preferred- Through a therapeutic journey, I'm devoted to creating an authentic safe space to work collaboratively as you strive to reach personal goals, optimum well-being and a fulfilling lifestyle. As a therapist, I aim to work with you that will build empowerment and growth while advocating a positive outlook within every progress being made.
Thank you for making the brave choice to invest in your mental health. My approach is warm and engaged with a focus on your feelings and relationships, including how you feel towards and relate to yourself. Therapy can help with clarifying why you might feel and operate as you do in the world, and gently guide how to soothe or remedy the parts of that system that aren't working for you.
Thank you for making the brave choice to invest in your mental health. My approach is warm and engaged with a focus on your feelings and relationships, including how you feel towards and relate to yourself. Therapy can help with clarifying why you might feel and operate as you do in the world, and gently guide how to soothe or remedy the parts of that system that aren't working for you.
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Emotionally Focused Therapists
Who is emotionally focused therapy for?
Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.
Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?
People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.
What happens in emotionally focused therapy?
Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.
What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?
EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.