Feminist Therapists in Yonkers, NY
As a psychologist, I have worked for over 30 years with people dealing with various life challenges—depression, anxiety, relational issues and more. I maintain a strong subspeciality in eating disorders as well—including and especially the more common struggles: emotional overeating, constant dieting, binging, and body dissatisfaction. I believe it’s important for us all to understand ourselves, including how and why our struggles developed. At the same time, I know that understanding often doesn't help enough with the agony of longstanding emotional pain or addictive behaviors.
As a psychologist, I have worked for over 30 years with people dealing with various life challenges—depression, anxiety, relational issues and more. I maintain a strong subspeciality in eating disorders as well—including and especially the more common struggles: emotional overeating, constant dieting, binging, and body dissatisfaction. I believe it’s important for us all to understand ourselves, including how and why our struggles developed. At the same time, I know that understanding often doesn't help enough with the agony of longstanding emotional pain or addictive behaviors.
Nicholas Isaiah Tucker
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD(s), MHC-LP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Yonkers, NY 10701 (Online Only)
Specializing in relationship dynamics, couples therapy, and life transitions, I bring a compassionate, integrative approach to counseling. With a foundation in humanistic and multicultural therapies, I am committed to creating a supportive space where clients feel validated and empowered. My background as a male therapist of color enriches my perspective, offering insights that resonate with individuals seeking culturally informed therapy.
Specializing in relationship dynamics, couples therapy, and life transitions, I bring a compassionate, integrative approach to counseling. With a foundation in humanistic and multicultural therapies, I am committed to creating a supportive space where clients feel validated and empowered. My background as a male therapist of color enriches my perspective, offering insights that resonate with individuals seeking culturally informed therapy.
Hello! My name is Aedrea and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of New York. I address different mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma, chronic mental health needs and interpersonal challenges. I hold zeal in supporting those in the LGBTQIA+ community, as well as non-traditional relationships, sex, and sexuality. I encourage growth with adolescents, adults, and couples, and I utilize an eclectic, integrative approach that is tailored to your unique needs.
Hello! My name is Aedrea and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of New York. I address different mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma, chronic mental health needs and interpersonal challenges. I hold zeal in supporting those in the LGBTQIA+ community, as well as non-traditional relationships, sex, and sexuality. I encourage growth with adolescents, adults, and couples, and I utilize an eclectic, integrative approach that is tailored to your unique needs.
Cynthia M Chase
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Yonkers, NY 10701
At the core of you is a vibrant, wise and transcendent self. Discover your true potential. You have within you all the answers you have been searching for. Traveling to that deep part of yourself with an experienced guide makes all the difference.In an atmosphere of trust and respect you will have the opportunity to reflect out loud about your struggles and conflicts. Through the revelation of your self to yourself in the presence of the caring "other" the challenges that you face become lighter, the path to resolution becomes clearer. Also, consider taking classes to become a Reiki practitioner/Master. Live your life's purpose!
At the core of you is a vibrant, wise and transcendent self. Discover your true potential. You have within you all the answers you have been searching for. Traveling to that deep part of yourself with an experienced guide makes all the difference.In an atmosphere of trust and respect you will have the opportunity to reflect out loud about your struggles and conflicts. Through the revelation of your self to yourself in the presence of the caring "other" the challenges that you face become lighter, the path to resolution becomes clearer. Also, consider taking classes to become a Reiki practitioner/Master. Live your life's purpose!
Brittany Anderson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Yonkers, NY 10710 (Online Only)
Life often deviates from our expectations, burdening us to the brink of tears. Amidst hectic schedules, we desire nothingness but feel compelled to act. In these overwhelming times, we risk feeling overworked and undervalued, not just by others but by our own critical inner voice. This is where I come in, to guide you to be more curious and open to learning about yourself and what you want versus what everyone else wants. Here is where you can practice advocating for yourself and learning to make boundaries with yourself and those around you.
Life often deviates from our expectations, burdening us to the brink of tears. Amidst hectic schedules, we desire nothingness but feel compelled to act. In these overwhelming times, we risk feeling overworked and undervalued, not just by others but by our own critical inner voice. This is where I come in, to guide you to be more curious and open to learning about yourself and what you want versus what everyone else wants. Here is where you can practice advocating for yourself and learning to make boundaries with yourself and those around you.
My passion and specialization lie in working with members of the LGBTQIA/Queer Community, Alternative Relationship Dynamics (Consensual Non-monogamy, Kink/BDSM, and adult content creators), Individuals and Couples interested in Sex Therapy, and anyone struggling with their identity and self-esteem. I am a HAES aligned practitioner and EMDR trained. This life is hard, uncomfortable, and messy. How we experience, adapt, cope, and respond to our life experiences is tethered to our ability to enjoy this life and live a fulfilled one. You are entitled to a life worth living, so let's learn how to live a life that reflects you.
My passion and specialization lie in working with members of the LGBTQIA/Queer Community, Alternative Relationship Dynamics (Consensual Non-monogamy, Kink/BDSM, and adult content creators), Individuals and Couples interested in Sex Therapy, and anyone struggling with their identity and self-esteem. I am a HAES aligned practitioner and EMDR trained. This life is hard, uncomfortable, and messy. How we experience, adapt, cope, and respond to our life experiences is tethered to our ability to enjoy this life and live a fulfilled one. You are entitled to a life worth living, so let's learn how to live a life that reflects you.
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.
I work primarily with individual adults, couples, families and adolescents. I have great success helping patients navigate and healthy boundaries in a relationships and to teach how to deliver respect. Issues I'm best suited to treat are depression and other mood disorders, relationships of all kinds, substance abuse, addiction and recovery. I have experience and training with human sexuality and sexual identity, I'm trained as a family therapist and work with parents to establish healthy boundaries with their children. All of this is in service of personal growth and increased happiness better living strategies.
I work primarily with individual adults, couples, families and adolescents. I have great success helping patients navigate and healthy boundaries in a relationships and to teach how to deliver respect. Issues I'm best suited to treat are depression and other mood disorders, relationships of all kinds, substance abuse, addiction and recovery. I have experience and training with human sexuality and sexual identity, I'm trained as a family therapist and work with parents to establish healthy boundaries with their children. All of this is in service of personal growth and increased happiness better living strategies.
Cheerful Heart Mental Health Counseling PLLC
Counselor, LMHC, LPC, LPCC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Yonkers, NY 10703 (Online Only)
Perhaps you’re just feeling down or nervous – maybe you’re unsure about the future of a relationship, or have recently been diagnosed with a serious illness. Whatever your needs may be, we are here to offer support. In our therapy sessions we promote healing by maintaining a person-centered focus by encouraging a positive outlook, the adoption of new attitudes, and fostering hope and healing. We have the empathy, understanding, personal and professional experience to help you cope and move forward.
Perhaps you’re just feeling down or nervous – maybe you’re unsure about the future of a relationship, or have recently been diagnosed with a serious illness. Whatever your needs may be, we are here to offer support. In our therapy sessions we promote healing by maintaining a person-centered focus by encouraging a positive outlook, the adoption of new attitudes, and fostering hope and healing. We have the empathy, understanding, personal and professional experience to help you cope and move forward.
The goal of my practice is to improve the quality of life of my clients and assist them reach their full potential and personal goals. Specializing in family and couple therapy. I also specialize in depression and anxiety. The ideal client will be dedicated to their own treatment and have a strong desire to feel better. Together with my client we work as a team to achieve the therapeutic goals and make life worth living and enjoying. I have been working in a mental health for over a decade and it's my greatest passion in life.
The goal of my practice is to improve the quality of life of my clients and assist them reach their full potential and personal goals. Specializing in family and couple therapy. I also specialize in depression and anxiety. The ideal client will be dedicated to their own treatment and have a strong desire to feel better. Together with my client we work as a team to achieve the therapeutic goals and make life worth living and enjoying. I have been working in a mental health for over a decade and it's my greatest passion in life.
Nina Simmons
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Yonkers, NY 10701 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
As an eclectic therapist, I utilize the approaches that best suit the needs of my clients. I am a firm believer in life-long learning and borrowing best practices. While I am psychodynamically trained and often practice through a psychodynamic lens, my treatment and interventions lend themselves to a person-centered approach. It is my ethical responsibility to provide you with the care that best suits your needs.
As an eclectic therapist, I utilize the approaches that best suit the needs of my clients. I am a firm believer in life-long learning and borrowing best practices. While I am psychodynamically trained and often practice through a psychodynamic lens, my treatment and interventions lend themselves to a person-centered approach. It is my ethical responsibility to provide you with the care that best suits your needs.
I have had the privilege of working with a wide variety of clients from all walks of life. I have experience conducting individual, couples, and group therapy. I have worked with clients that struggled with diagnosis that ranged from anxiety/depression to schizophrenia to substance use disorders. I have also worked with clients who have struggled with stress management, self-esteem, and family/work issues.
I have had the privilege of working with a wide variety of clients from all walks of life. I have experience conducting individual, couples, and group therapy. I have worked with clients that struggled with diagnosis that ranged from anxiety/depression to schizophrenia to substance use disorders. I have also worked with clients who have struggled with stress management, self-esteem, and family/work issues.
Ranya Marjieh
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, MA, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Yonkers, NY 10701
My core philosophy is that therapy is not reserved for those who cannot help themselves; rather, it is a powerful tool for those who actively seek self-improvement. I firmly believe that you are the ultimate authority on your own life. I focus on building genuine and collaborative relationships, where I tap into your innate creativity, insights, and resilience to cultivate healthy coping mechanisms, facilitating personal growth and healing. Within this safe and supportive space I encourage you to embrace discomfort on the path toward genuine empowerment; helping you shift from reacting to life to actively responding to it.
My core philosophy is that therapy is not reserved for those who cannot help themselves; rather, it is a powerful tool for those who actively seek self-improvement. I firmly believe that you are the ultimate authority on your own life. I focus on building genuine and collaborative relationships, where I tap into your innate creativity, insights, and resilience to cultivate healthy coping mechanisms, facilitating personal growth and healing. Within this safe and supportive space I encourage you to embrace discomfort on the path toward genuine empowerment; helping you shift from reacting to life to actively responding to it.
There are many reasons why people seek therapy. You may be experiencing difficult emotions that you're struggling to process, you may be having issues in an important relationship in your life, you may have specific behaviors that you want to change, or you may simply want to strengthen your connection with yourself and understand your internal experience on a deeper level. Whatever your reason may be, a strong therapeutic relationship is the most important factor in achieving your goals.
There are many reasons why people seek therapy. You may be experiencing difficult emotions that you're struggling to process, you may be having issues in an important relationship in your life, you may have specific behaviors that you want to change, or you may simply want to strengthen your connection with yourself and understand your internal experience on a deeper level. Whatever your reason may be, a strong therapeutic relationship is the most important factor in achieving your goals.
Olivia Clavie
MA, MHC-LP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Yonkers, NY 10701 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
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 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.
Footprints was started by a therapist who realized that often times the services provided to low socio-economic communities is lacking quality care. We noticed these communities were confronted with long wait times, disrespectful admins, and subpar treatment. The one and only purpose was to exploit the community for profit without providing the level of care deserved. Feel Better Therapy began from the inspiration to provide quality mental health care to the poorest of communities and treating the clients of this community the same way a rich patient would be treated in a clinic treating affluent clients.
Footprints was started by a therapist who realized that often times the services provided to low socio-economic communities is lacking quality care. We noticed these communities were confronted with long wait times, disrespectful admins, and subpar treatment. The one and only purpose was to exploit the community for profit without providing the level of care deserved. Feel Better Therapy began from the inspiration to provide quality mental health care to the poorest of communities and treating the clients of this community the same way a rich patient would be treated in a clinic treating affluent clients.
Welcome! I'm a New York based therapist and a member of Grow Therapy. I received my Masters from Columbia University and have been practicing for 15 years. I help both adults and young adults struggling with managing stress, career related stress and experiencing burnout.
Welcome! I'm a New York based therapist and a member of Grow Therapy. I received my Masters from Columbia University and have been practicing for 15 years. I help both adults and young adults struggling with managing stress, career related stress and experiencing burnout.
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Many of my clients relate to the experience of feeling "othered", different or as existing outside of culturally-constructed margins. In our increasingly isolationist world, feeling different or other is becoming a common experience. While many things may remind us of our difference, or "non-normativity", in therapy I aim to collaboratively uncover and identify the worth and purpose that I believe exist in all humxn beings. I believe that all concerns, struggles, challenges, curiosities and explorations brought to therapy are related to relationships--the relationship we have with ourselves and other people. Often, clients express a need for deep connection and goals involve enhancing relationships, identifying emotions, coping more effectively with emotions, and nourishing self-worth and confidence. Research on therapeutic effectiveness has repeatedly demonstrated that therapeutic relationship is the principle determinant of positive therapeutic outcome. Thus, when I first meet clients, client-therapist relationship and chemistry is the primary emphasis and catalyst for change.
Many of my clients relate to the experience of feeling "othered", different or as existing outside of culturally-constructed margins. In our increasingly isolationist world, feeling different or other is becoming a common experience. While many things may remind us of our difference, or "non-normativity", in therapy I aim to collaboratively uncover and identify the worth and purpose that I believe exist in all humxn beings. I believe that all concerns, struggles, challenges, curiosities and explorations brought to therapy are related to relationships--the relationship we have with ourselves and other people. Often, clients express a need for deep connection and goals involve enhancing relationships, identifying emotions, coping more effectively with emotions, and nourishing self-worth and confidence. Research on therapeutic effectiveness has repeatedly demonstrated that therapeutic relationship is the principle determinant of positive therapeutic outcome. Thus, when I first meet clients, client-therapist relationship and chemistry is the primary emphasis and catalyst for change.
Jenniferbeth D Pinto
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bronxville, NY 10708 (Online Only)
If you are looking for support, let's work together on any past or current challenges you might be facing. Please feel free to reach out to me so we can have a free 20 minute consultation. This will allow you to get to know me better and to see if you'd be comfortable meeting with me.
If you are looking for support, let's work together on any past or current challenges you might be facing. Please feel free to reach out to me so we can have a free 20 minute consultation. This will allow you to get to know me better and to see if you'd be comfortable meeting with me.
If you are feeling depleted and exhausted, keep reading; You are not alone. When you find yourself emotionally stuck, it's often because you feel like you've tried everything, but keep getting nowhere.
If you are feeling depleted and exhausted, keep reading; You are not alone. When you find yourself emotionally stuck, it's often because you feel like you've tried everything, but keep getting nowhere.
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Feminist Therapists
How does feminist therapy work?
Feminist therapy sessions are not only personal but often cultural or political in nature, as the approach is based on the belief that people are affected by, and often struggle with, cultural and societal norms and biases, and need to move beyond those external pressures or stressors to tap their own confidence and engage more fully in their own identity. Sessions may therefore include discussions of sexism, diversity, and gender issues and talk of steps toward greater empowerment for patients who believe they have been silenced and seek to raise their voices.
What are examples of feminist therapy techniques?
Along with traditional talk therapy and analysis, a feminist therapist may employ techniques such as role-playing and assertiveness training to help clients build their self-esteem so that they feel they can act freely, and not based on cultural expectations or gender roles dictated by others. A feminist therapist may also engage in bibliotherapy, offering suggested readings on gender identity or social power inequities as they work toward viewing mental-health concerns through a broad cultural lens before focusing on how they affect the individual. Somatic therapy techniques, with an emphasis on body awareness, self-compassion, and mindfulness practices are also often part of feminist therapist practice.
How long does feminist therapy last?
As with most forms of talk therapy, there is no set duration or end point for feminist therapy; people who believe that they are making progress typically continue until they feel they’ve addressed the issues that had been holding them back. It may take some time to become comfortable discussing personal issues, but once a client feels they can do so, they could expect therapy to last for a number of months, typically including at least 12 sessions.
Does feminist therapy work?
As a relatively recent therapeutic technique, there is not yet a body of evidence proving the efficacy of feminist therapy. However, the approach is based on proven core principles of talk therapy, with a particular emphasis on developing a therapeutic relationship based on equality and authentic connection between therapist and client and discovering and building on clients’ personal strengths to help them gain a greater sense of personal power and agency.