Therapists in New York, NY

Lauren Fabrizio is a Creative Arts Therapist and intuitive healer. Her specialties include treating eating disorders, trauma, and anxiety. In addition, she focuses on relational issues, career coaching and financial empowerment. She received a Bachelors of Fine Arts from New York University and her Masters degree in Art Therapy from the School of Visual Arts. Lauren has led art therapy groups and coordinated programs at several treatment centers.

Have you ever considered whether your child could benefit from therapy? I offer a complimentary consultation to answer concerns you may have. You can speak to me about anything; nothing you say will surprise or shock me. I can assist your child navigate through  struggles as well as helping them become their own therapist. I work successfully with adolescents who struggle with anxiety, panic attacks, relationship problems, trauma, academic, and addiction issues.

Have you tried traditional talk therapy and find yourself hitting a plateau? Are you experiencing trauma and PTSD due to a break-up, divorce, grief, sexual addiction, infidelity, love addiction, or sexual abuse and wonder if relief will ever be available to you? Perhaps you're curious if the growing field of psychedelic-assisted therapy could help you find the change you are seeking. If so, you've come to the right place. I specialize in helping people find the breakthroughs they desire through an eclectic approach, including trauma-based therapy, somatic parts work, and psychedelic assisted therapy (currently utilizing ketamine).

In the spirit of honesty and directness, I want to acknowledge that embarking on a journey of therapy can be both scary and transformative. Regardless of your reasons for being here, I want you to know that I am fully committed to supporting you every step of the way. What's it like to work with me, you might be thinking? Well, you can expect to feel truly seen, valued, and safe in our therapeutic space. I take into consideration all aspects of who you are as a person, not just specific symptoms or issues.

Maintaining our mental health requires a holistic approach. One that includes taking care of not only our mind but our body as a whole. That is why I treat my clients using a combination of talk therapy, body-based methods, mindfulness and naturopathic guidance. When healing trauma, simply putting things into words is not sufficient and could in fact be triggering. For this reason, I employ a Somatic Experiencing method to help clients safely access and work through their emotions and traumas stored in their muscle memory, which promotes healing of a wide range of conditions such as PTSD, anxiety, depression, and childhood abuse.

Are you struggling with barriers (whether past or present) to creating the life you want? Have you been talking to therapists over the years with little change? Or have the feeling that your words are covering over rather than opening up? I work with adults from an expressive point of view. My focus is on helping you to find a sense of order and meaning from inner chaos. Together we will explore what has gone on in your life, where you want to go, and what is keeping you from doing this with ease. I welcome the opportunity to accompany you, support, and respectfully witness your process.

The whole world is going through a lot right now. We could all use some additional support. Whether you are feeling affected by global issues, national events, or personal challenges in your life, I can offer you support to feel more grounded and emotionally prepared. I work with individuals with diverse backgrounds that are looking to reconnect with their internal and external resources. In our work together, we can restore those strong, healthy, and resilient parts of yourself.

Start your healing process today. I offer talk psychotherapy, art therapy and wellness coaching for adults seeking to make proactive changes to experience a better quality of life. I believe that people are experts in their own lives and that we develop unique coping strategies over the years to help us navigate important relationships and experiences. I work with people to better understand themselves and to grow greater self-compassion and empathy. Therapy is an important aspect of personal self-care and wellness. I assist people in finding a healthier work-life balance and enjoy more satisfying life, work and relationships.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in private practice in Manhattan, NY where I work with adult individuals and couples. I am an EMDR Therapist, Consultant and approved Trainer for the Parnell Institute. My general clinical orientation is relational which privileges the healing nature of the therapeutic relationship. As a certified Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP) and Assistant at Somatic Experiencing (SE) trainings I also integrate awareness of the body and sensations into my practice. Further, I am trained as an Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist (EFT) and incorporate EMDR and SE into my couples work.

I provide traditional talk therapy and art therapy. Oftentimes it can be difficult to discern what exactly we are feeling, but I find that recognizing the way emotions present themselves in our bodies can help anchor our understanding and process confusing experiences. Sometimes feelings can be so overwhelming that the idea of putting them into words feels impossible, but through therapy we can do it together. I work through a trauma-informed lens and focus on collaboratively fostering a sense of safety, empowerment, human connection, and a sense of agency.

Do you notice patterns of behaviors that you are unsatisfied with? Is your fear, anxiety, or trauma keeping you from experiencing the joy and success you desire? Therapy is a significant step towards working through and facing life's most difficult challenges. I strive to create a safe and nurturing environment in which one feels supported in their efforts to change as well as connected with one's strengths. I work with you to help you overcome life challenges while achieving new goals. I'm here to listen, support and guide you on a healthy successful path.

Do you feel that past experiences have created trauma that thwart your efforts to live a truly fulfilled and happy life? Many of my clients struggle with anxiety, depression, overwhelming emotions, and shame, which can often be connected to relational, developmental, and intergenerational traumas and family of origin histories. They seek help in how to break unwanted cycles of internal conflict, self-doubt, and unhealthy relationship patterns, toward a more realized and happy life. Many have found talk therapy to be helpful, but have not been able to access deeper layers of experience that lie at the root of their struggles.

Looking for a therapist, and particularly a queer and trans affirming therapist, can be a difficult and often complex process. We want someone who will understand our needs and our background, help us grow and develop new skills, and will support us in making sense of something that remains unsettling, perhaps years after a trauma or thought pattern first emerged.

The creative process combined with compassionate guidance has the ability to transform and heal matters of the body, mind and spirit. We will integrate traditional talk therapy with creative arts therapy. Therapy is a personal journey nurtured in a non-judgmental and supportive environment. The therapeutic space offers insight to the inner world revealing emotions, memories and experiences. With this increased insight personal growth and transformation occurs, offering relief from overwhelming emotions, crisis or trauma. We will organically explore your personal needs and challenges, with the goal of maintaining wellness.

You and I work together to bring attention and understanding to complexities of who you are and what you've learned to endure and exist around. Often this looks like exploring trauma but also it can look like exploring the defense mechanism or shame that are in the way of communicating, living, and connecting in the most sincere, genuine, and joyful ways you can. Sometimes we know whats wrong, sometimes we have no idea, but ultimately what matters most is the relationship that you and I build and the trust that we form. Our job is to identify and extrapolate the unhelpful or defensive patterns that are keeping you feeling

My mission is to guide people through loss and trauma toward acceptance and healing. Therapy isn't a space where we "fix ourselves," but rather where we find ourselves in our pain and discover how strong we are in the process. Going to therapy is self-empowerment. It means making a conscious decision to start exploring and accepting all parts of self so that you can feel empowered to live your best life. As a clinician, I meet each client where they are, honor their individuality and unique life experience, and co-create a space where they can feel—and heal—trauma, loss, and grief.

I am a trauma-informed therapist. I received my master's degree from NYU in Mental Health Counseling and Wellness. I also have my master's degree in Education Policy and Management with a focus on Social Emotional Learning and Early Childhood. I received my bachelor’s degree at NYU in an individualized study on The Implications of Trauma and Recovery and youth empowerment. I have been working with children and others who have been impacted by tragedy, ever since I was a camp counselor for children who lost a parent on 9/11.

Do you find yourself being triggered by everything and everyone around you? Do you feel like you're walking on eggshells and unsure of what's next? As uncomfortable as this is, many individuals struggle with these problems and others like anxiety, depression, managing interpersonal relationships and much more due to their traumatic experiences. Many experience trauma in their everyday lives ranging from acute, chronic, and generational. Becoming aware and learning how to navigate the effects of trauma is a necessary step towards healing.

I believe in therapy as a way to understand our pasts and move forward in the present—a powerful tool in navigating transitions, staying rooted, and expressing our creative selves. I have a Bachelors and Masters in music/opera, a Masters in social work from Columbia University, and am a certified yoga teacher.