Humanistic Therapists in Riverdale, NY
Sarah Kourouma
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Riverdale, NY 10463 (Online Only)
The journey to self-discovery is not an easy process. At certain periods we all need support to help uncover and heal the layers within us. My goal is to empower you in finding your true self and live a life that is authentic and genuine. We will work together to better understand your emotions, which will enable you to create healthier coping strategies that will lead to a life that is more in sync with the person you want to be. Our work together will focus on your internal world and the ways in which it supports you and the ways it may be holding you back. Understanding ourselves is a lifelong process.
The journey to self-discovery is not an easy process. At certain periods we all need support to help uncover and heal the layers within us. My goal is to empower you in finding your true self and live a life that is authentic and genuine. We will work together to better understand your emotions, which will enable you to create healthier coping strategies that will lead to a life that is more in sync with the person you want to be. Our work together will focus on your internal world and the ways in which it supports you and the ways it may be holding you back. Understanding ourselves is a lifelong process.
Dr. Judy Strauss
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Riverdale, NY 10463 (Online Only)
My mission is simple - to provide comfort, support, and healing to individuals or couples who are seeking solace and guidance. I am glad you found my profile.
My mission is simple - to provide comfort, support, and healing to individuals or couples who are seeking solace and guidance. I am glad you found my profile.
Dr. Carolyn Hanesworth
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Riverdale, NY 10471 (Online Only)
Therapy should be straightforward, and lead to you feeling better as soon as possible. Depression and anxiety are not weaknesses- they are normal responses to stress and trauma, and there may be things we can do right away to alleviate your symptoms. I will create a space where you feel understood and accepted so you can safely explore whatever is troubling you, at your own pace. Your past will provide us insight about how you came to your present circumstances, but it doesn't have to define you or your future. I have flexible scheduling and will try to accommodate you. Note: My practice is for NY and Texas residents only.
Therapy should be straightforward, and lead to you feeling better as soon as possible. Depression and anxiety are not weaknesses- they are normal responses to stress and trauma, and there may be things we can do right away to alleviate your symptoms. I will create a space where you feel understood and accepted so you can safely explore whatever is troubling you, at your own pace. Your past will provide us insight about how you came to your present circumstances, but it doesn't have to define you or your future. I have flexible scheduling and will try to accommodate you. Note: My practice is for NY and Texas residents only.
Returning to a new normal after our Covid experience has been challenging. Therefore, finding a space of stability from moment to moment is essential, and I can provide that for you. We are in a place of recovery from the impact of the original COVID and new variants seem to be ongoing. The damage done to mental health from COVID has become evident, and anxiety is at its peak. We have had to pivot in order to stabilize finances, and relationships, to feel secure. We have learned new skills in a time of crises, and grieve for those who have passed.
Returning to a new normal after our Covid experience has been challenging. Therefore, finding a space of stability from moment to moment is essential, and I can provide that for you. We are in a place of recovery from the impact of the original COVID and new variants seem to be ongoing. The damage done to mental health from COVID has become evident, and anxiety is at its peak. We have had to pivot in order to stabilize finances, and relationships, to feel secure. We have learned new skills in a time of crises, and grieve for those who have passed.
Welcome to my practice. Reaching out and seeking help is a brave first step. I fully understand and appreciate how difficult seeking help is. For 19 years, I have been helping adults and adolescents face life difficulties. At times, these difficulties stem from life circumstances and at times they come from within but they almost always feel overwhelming. The good news, is that help is just a phone call away. I have helped people struggling with depression, anxiety, work and school difficulties, marital and relationships issues.
Welcome to my practice. Reaching out and seeking help is a brave first step. I fully understand and appreciate how difficult seeking help is. For 19 years, I have been helping adults and adolescents face life difficulties. At times, these difficulties stem from life circumstances and at times they come from within but they almost always feel overwhelming. The good news, is that help is just a phone call away. I have helped people struggling with depression, anxiety, work and school difficulties, marital and relationships issues.
Malgorzata Kedra
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Riverdale, NY 10463 (Online Only)
I am a licensed psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience providing psychotherapy to individuals who feel lonely, confused, overwhelmed, or intimidated by daily challenges, unexpected life events, or relationship issues. Every one of us faces challenges in life. How we approach these challenges can decide whether we move forward or just stay stuck. What is your choice? If you want to make progress, learn new coping skills, or share your concerns in a safe, therapeutic environment, please contact me.
I am a licensed psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience providing psychotherapy to individuals who feel lonely, confused, overwhelmed, or intimidated by daily challenges, unexpected life events, or relationship issues. Every one of us faces challenges in life. How we approach these challenges can decide whether we move forward or just stay stuck. What is your choice? If you want to make progress, learn new coping skills, or share your concerns in a safe, therapeutic environment, please contact me.
For over 30 years, I have been collaborating with my clients to address life's challenges with increased ease. I provide a safe environment to work through these challenges and will support your efforts towards growth, change and healing. My interactive style helps modify self defeating patterns which can block your efforts to live more consciously and mindfully. I partner with my clients to enhance self awareness, empower a greater sense of personal choice, navigate personal dilemmas, and achieve greater satisfaction at work and in personal and family relationships and work to heal past and current wounds.
For over 30 years, I have been collaborating with my clients to address life's challenges with increased ease. I provide a safe environment to work through these challenges and will support your efforts towards growth, change and healing. My interactive style helps modify self defeating patterns which can block your efforts to live more consciously and mindfully. I partner with my clients to enhance self awareness, empower a greater sense of personal choice, navigate personal dilemmas, and achieve greater satisfaction at work and in personal and family relationships and work to heal past and current wounds.
Are you suffering from stress, anxiety or trauma? Are your relationships problematic? Do you have health issues or are in a spiritual crisis? Through my holistic approach, with attention to the mind and body connection, you will deepen your capacity for self reflection and understanding, liberate your creativity and ability to communicate effectively and develop your innate self healing ability. With warmth and empathy we will work on nurturing your mind, body and spirit so that you can gain insight, and find solutions that work best for you that allow you to live your life to the fullest.
Are you suffering from stress, anxiety or trauma? Are your relationships problematic? Do you have health issues or are in a spiritual crisis? Through my holistic approach, with attention to the mind and body connection, you will deepen your capacity for self reflection and understanding, liberate your creativity and ability to communicate effectively and develop your innate self healing ability. With warmth and empathy we will work on nurturing your mind, body and spirit so that you can gain insight, and find solutions that work best for you that allow you to live your life to the fullest.
Are you feeling stuck? Do you struggle to change patterns of behavior you are unhappy with? It is possible to experience personal growth regardless of how unmotivated or out of control you may feel right now. Therapy can provide the tools and support necessary to regain a sense of peace and balance within your life. My approach is interactive, non-judgmental, and empathic. We will work together to create a clear plan to understand your challenges, create change, and attain your goals.
Are you feeling stuck? Do you struggle to change patterns of behavior you are unhappy with? It is possible to experience personal growth regardless of how unmotivated or out of control you may feel right now. Therapy can provide the tools and support necessary to regain a sense of peace and balance within your life. My approach is interactive, non-judgmental, and empathic. We will work together to create a clear plan to understand your challenges, create change, and attain your goals.
Veronica Vaiti
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, CCATP
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Riverdale, NY 10463
Experiencing stress or strain in your relationship with a loved one or yourself? Feeling unfulfilled or stuck in a rut and your communication styles & habits aren't helping much? Wondering if things are workable and unsure what or who can help? While no relationship is perfect, it is possible to improve the overall quality and strength of your relationships and I'd be honored to help. I work with couples, families & individuals. By working in an insightful and clear, intelligent and emotionally safe and balanced way, relationships can be an incredible vehicle for growth and fulfillment in life.
Experiencing stress or strain in your relationship with a loved one or yourself? Feeling unfulfilled or stuck in a rut and your communication styles & habits aren't helping much? Wondering if things are workable and unsure what or who can help? While no relationship is perfect, it is possible to improve the overall quality and strength of your relationships and I'd be honored to help. I work with couples, families & individuals. By working in an insightful and clear, intelligent and emotionally safe and balanced way, relationships can be an incredible vehicle for growth and fulfillment in life.
As a bilingual (English/Spanish) License Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) to adults, Couples, and families my goal is to assist you in finding the right path for you and/or your family. I provide Psychotherapy for depression, anxiety and adjustment disorders for marital conflict/couples, individual's, adolescents, and families. For those interested, we can incorporate a holistic approach with meditation and breathing techniques into our psychotherapy sessions, which have been shown to be effective in treating anxiety and depressive symptoms.
As a bilingual (English/Spanish) License Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) to adults, Couples, and families my goal is to assist you in finding the right path for you and/or your family. I provide Psychotherapy for depression, anxiety and adjustment disorders for marital conflict/couples, individual's, adolescents, and families. For those interested, we can incorporate a holistic approach with meditation and breathing techniques into our psychotherapy sessions, which have been shown to be effective in treating anxiety and depressive symptoms.
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Do you want to improve your relationships? Are you seeking happiness and fulfillment? I help individuals, couples and families deepen their relationships with themselves and others. My approach draws from the wisdom of individual psychology, family systems as well as spiritual practice. I consider these essential components in the healing process and journey to joy and freedom.
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Therapy can be awkward. Sharing your inner thoughts and feelings with a stranger can be scary. You might worry about being judged, misunderstood, or getting exposed. You might even have some bad experiences with a former therapist and are afraid of trying again. "Will this therapist understand cultural/family quirks?" "Will they think I am crazy if I share my religious experiences?" I get it! I help my clients work through anxiety, depression, mood dysregulation, relationship issues, parenting problems, and spiritual concerns. This includes scrupulosity, religious trauma, and the spiritual/cognitive aspects of behavior.
Therapy can be awkward. Sharing your inner thoughts and feelings with a stranger can be scary. You might worry about being judged, misunderstood, or getting exposed. You might even have some bad experiences with a former therapist and are afraid of trying again. "Will this therapist understand cultural/family quirks?" "Will they think I am crazy if I share my religious experiences?" I get it! I help my clients work through anxiety, depression, mood dysregulation, relationship issues, parenting problems, and spiritual concerns. This includes scrupulosity, religious trauma, and the spiritual/cognitive aspects of behavior.
Events in recent years have heightened underlying feelings of anxiety and depression for many of us. Others may experience ongoing struggles with addiction, trauma, relationships or perhaps a strong inner critic. I think of therapy as a grounding, non-judgmental and encouraging space which allows us to seek to make sense of these problems collaboratively.
Events in recent years have heightened underlying feelings of anxiety and depression for many of us. Others may experience ongoing struggles with addiction, trauma, relationships or perhaps a strong inner critic. I think of therapy as a grounding, non-judgmental and encouraging space which allows us to seek to make sense of these problems collaboratively.
Allen Prenner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Riverdale, NY 10471 (Online Only)
After over 30 years as a therapist and clinical supervisor in hospitals, clinics, and private practice, it is clearer to me than ever that successful therapy is all about the relationship. Going into therapy is a courageous decision, often fraught with anxiety about what to expect. I do not expect my clients to share difficult thoughts and feelings until and unless they feel safe, understood and not judged, allowing for the essential therapeutic element: trust. My clients know that I will never betray their trust in our alliance. It has always been my professional mantra, and it always will be.
After over 30 years as a therapist and clinical supervisor in hospitals, clinics, and private practice, it is clearer to me than ever that successful therapy is all about the relationship. Going into therapy is a courageous decision, often fraught with anxiety about what to expect. I do not expect my clients to share difficult thoughts and feelings until and unless they feel safe, understood and not judged, allowing for the essential therapeutic element: trust. My clients know that I will never betray their trust in our alliance. It has always been my professional mantra, and it always will be.
Robert Diamond
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Riverdale, NY 10471
Perhaps you’re feeling like a broken record, yet you never feel understood by your partner. Maybe you’re walking on eggshells trying to avoid starting the next argument. Possibly, the pain of your spouse’s infidelity is making you doubt if you can ever get close again. Once a source of connection, fun, and intimacy, your sexual relationship is non-existent. As a husband and a father, I understand well the challenges of maintaining intimacy in a a long-term relationship.
Perhaps you’re feeling like a broken record, yet you never feel understood by your partner. Maybe you’re walking on eggshells trying to avoid starting the next argument. Possibly, the pain of your spouse’s infidelity is making you doubt if you can ever get close again. Once a source of connection, fun, and intimacy, your sexual relationship is non-existent. As a husband and a father, I understand well the challenges of maintaining intimacy in a a long-term relationship.
Elana F. Stanger & Positive Growth Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Riverdale, NY 10471
The foundation of therapy is the relationship or bond we form between us. As your therapist, I aim to help you feel safe and secure. I aspire to help you feel warmly held within a therapeutic, flexible and trustworthy container of positivity, joy and hope. I offer compassionate, non-judgmental and caring listening to assist you to gain clarity as you express your needs and concerns, hopes and fears, losses and successes, dreams and ideas. I want you to feel and know my utmost respect and honor as we discuss your life’s most meaningful details and challenges. I will gently guide you and walk with you as you learn new skills for life.
The foundation of therapy is the relationship or bond we form between us. As your therapist, I aim to help you feel safe and secure. I aspire to help you feel warmly held within a therapeutic, flexible and trustworthy container of positivity, joy and hope. I offer compassionate, non-judgmental and caring listening to assist you to gain clarity as you express your needs and concerns, hopes and fears, losses and successes, dreams and ideas. I want you to feel and know my utmost respect and honor as we discuss your life’s most meaningful details and challenges. I will gently guide you and walk with you as you learn new skills for life.
Bhava Therapy Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, CCATP
Verified Verified
Riverdale, NY 10471
Searching for the best therapist can be overwhelming, we can help simplify this process for you. We are a group of down to earth, professionally trained, and compassionate therapists, who come from various backgrounds and cultures, and who can help you with your needs. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, life changes and transitions, feeling depressed or stuck, or experiencing challenges in your most important relationships, our team of therapists at Bhava Therapy Group are here to help you.
Searching for the best therapist can be overwhelming, we can help simplify this process for you. We are a group of down to earth, professionally trained, and compassionate therapists, who come from various backgrounds and cultures, and who can help you with your needs. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, life changes and transitions, feeling depressed or stuck, or experiencing challenges in your most important relationships, our team of therapists at Bhava Therapy Group are here to help you.
Tyrone Jones
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Riverdale, NY 10471
My expertise lies in working with clients who are tackling life's greatest challenges such as grief, trauma, anxiety, chronic illness and depression. I believe the work we do in therapy is a partnership. Working with me you will give you a therapeutic partner who will help you have a greater understanding of your responses to the unique stressors in your life. The work we do together will be intentional and help you. Together we will face the unimaginable events that have changed who you are at your core. We will work through the complexities of your pain, anger, guilt, and resentment and create a path toward healing.
My expertise lies in working with clients who are tackling life's greatest challenges such as grief, trauma, anxiety, chronic illness and depression. I believe the work we do in therapy is a partnership. Working with me you will give you a therapeutic partner who will help you have a greater understanding of your responses to the unique stressors in your life. The work we do together will be intentional and help you. Together we will face the unimaginable events that have changed who you are at your core. We will work through the complexities of your pain, anger, guilt, and resentment and create a path toward healing.
Dr. Brielle Stark-Adler, Connected Counseling
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Riverdale, NY 10463 (Online Only)
Grounded in a positive, integrative, strengths-based model of mental health and well-being, I provide insight-oriented psychotherapy, counseling, supervision, and consultation, with special expertise in clinical work with young adults, college/graduate students, competitive athletes, and religiously observant individuals. My professional background includes years of clinical leadership, supervision, and psychotherapy service delivery on college campuses.
Grounded in a positive, integrative, strengths-based model of mental health and well-being, I provide insight-oriented psychotherapy, counseling, supervision, and consultation, with special expertise in clinical work with young adults, college/graduate students, competitive athletes, and religiously observant individuals. My professional background includes years of clinical leadership, supervision, and psychotherapy service delivery on college campuses.
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Humanistic Therapists
How does humanistic therapy work?
One tenet of humanistic therapy is that people are good. The humanistic approach is concerned with a person’s ability to accept oneself. It likewise encourages a person to overcome self-criticism and self-defeating tendencies, as well as disapproval from others. This approach also emphasizes self-actualization and treating an individual as a whole person. A foundation of this therapy type: The patient is the expert in their life, and treatment often takes the individual’s lead.
Is humanistic therapy evidence-based?
Humanistic therapy is an evidence-based practice. Research has found that humanistic therapy can lead to significant improvement, and for some people it can be just as effective as other therapies, such as Cognitive behavioral therapy. The benefits of humanistic therapy are enduring.
How long does humanistic therapy last?
The goal of humanistic therapy is to understand a person’s day-to-day experiences. While sessions can be short-term and last over a few months, therapy can sometimes continue beyond that and last up to a year or more. And because patients learn the theory behind humanistic therapy during treatment, they can also practice its tenets throughout life after therapy sessions have been completed.
Is humanistic therapy effective?
According to research, many patients find success with humanistic therapy. Researchers note that the therapy is particularly useful in addressing poor self-esteem and self-sabotage, as well as improving conditions including anxiety and depression. Improvements in problem areas can be long standing, as individuals can continue working on themselves by using the tools they’ve learned during treatment.