Therapists in New York County, NY

Life is like a journey; we only live once, and hope you can enjoy it while being here. However, sometimes, you might find it difficult to find purpose, joy, passion or be your true self. If you feel lost or experience anxiety, or loneliness, I am here to support you to get through the tough times. As a therapist, my approach is warm, supportive and non-judgmental. I believe everyone is whole and complete, and you have all the answers within you. I will focus on providing a safe space for you to explore who you are, helping you better understand/accept yourself and figureing out what you would like to do with your precious life

Relationships and sex are not easy to talk about, so I create a safe, non-judgmental place for these rich and intimate conversations. I see clients who are struggling with intimacy issues, sexual dysfunction or pain, discrepant desire, Out of Control Sexual Behavior, concerns about dating, or navigating non-traditional relationships. I offer a sex-positive, collaborative approach and I have a special interest in eroticism and enhancing sexual experiences. I am an LGBTQ- and kink- affirmative clinician. My passion and training have been focused on helping people to connect with each other to create satisfying relationships.

Are you feeling off these days? Are there things in your life that are causing dysfunction? Well, if you answered yes to any of these questions, maybe it's time to learn how to better manage the parts of your life that are causing dysfunction. The only way past any difficulty in life is to go through it which can be intimidating, but you do not need to do it alone. I am here for you! My name is Dr. Claudine Richard, and I am a licensed psychotherapist and board-certified sex therapist with over 20 years’ experience helping individuals/ couples/ families overcome difficulties, achieve desired outcomes, and make lasting life changes.

Deciding to begin therapy can be a difficult decision requiring courage and strength. I commend you on taking the first step toward feeling better, self-enlightenment, more satisfying relationships (with ourselves, other adults, or children) and personal growth. Whether you are feeling stuck in life or unsure of the next step, facing conflict or unhappiness within a relationship, experiencing feelings of depression, loneliness, or anxiety, struggling to cope with a past or recent trauma or a painful personal history, therapy can be a rewarding and transformative experience that can help you heal and reclaim control of your life.

Are you and your partner struggling to hear each other, break free from repetitive cycles, or regulate your emotions? Does it feel like your relationship is unbalanced, past hurts need to be healed, or that intimacy is lacking? Maybe you're in a new relationship and just want to start off on the right foot. Relationship satisfaction is a major predictor of overall well-being. So let's work together to expand the fulfillment and pleasure you get from your relationship and your sex life.

I am a LCSW & CASAC Level 2 with 16 years of experience doing clinical work with individuals and couples. I have worked with clients who experience sexual dysfunction, depression, anxiety, mental health concerns, trauma, chronic health conditions and addictions. I specialize in sex therapy with diverse clients seeking to increase intimacy, confidence and improve communication about sex. I offer sex positive therapy to people with various sexual identities and orientations, who are monogamous, ENM/CNM, in plural relationships, have kinks and non-traditional lifestyles. Therapy can be short or long term focusing on holistic wellness.

Life is about connection: to ourselves, our communities, and our relationships. However, with the relentless stress of an increasingly uncertain world, unhealed wounds can be activated, leaving you feeling stuck. Therapy is a useful way to reimagine those connections by exploring, adjusting, and strengthening them. I utilize my background as a performing artist and an integrative approach to help my clients create intimacy in their relationships, implement boundaries, and build resilience. I do this through the use of evidence-based theories, mindfulness, and a playful energy.

Life is overwhelming. There's so much that we are navigating and have pressure to get everything right. The last thing we want to struggle with is the very thing that helps us endure the challenges of life: relationships, sex, & our bodies. Do you find yourself trying to keep everything up and watching your relationships falling by the wayside? Sex & Relationships are important. We have so many ideas about it stemming from media, friends, family, religion and our own sexual history, which can be very confusing and isolating. Sex therapy helps make sense of what you know about sex, sexuality, & relationships

Bring it on! I offer uniquely tailored psychotherapy & sex therapy. Please talk about everything & anything, particularly topics that other therapists don't understand or won't hear. I'm said to have a large capacity for care, compassion, & candor while also being a straight-talker. I synthesize depth psychotherapy, sex therapy, coaching, counseling, and more. Sexual diversity, erotic pleasure, and relational intimacy are areas in which I thrive. We'll forge a deep therapeutic alliance and find, confront, address, and overcome the obstacles keeping you from being the very best version of yourself possible.

As a WOC in the LGBTQIA+/kink/poly/consensual relationship community, my approach is anti-racist, anti-oppressive, trauma informed, sex affirming, and abolitionist. My work with queer, transgender/gender non-conforming folx has led to a focus in issues relating to internalized and institutional racism and oppression, sexual identity, trauma, domestic violence, depression, anxiety, disordered eating, relationship issues, and self-esteem. By employing strengths-based, narrative-lead therapy, I will help you to embody being the expert of your experience.

I am a licensed sexologist specializing in sex &relationship therapy with SYNC Psychological Services. I work with couples/individuals on relationships, sex, and sexuality issues. Some focus areas include sexual trauma, infidelity & domestic violence recovery, feeling insecure in relationships/low self-esteem, sexual exploration (gender identity, Kink/BDSM, or polyamory/ethical non-monogamy), sexual performance issues (erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, low arousal, difficulty reaching orgasm), childhood trauma, anxiety, depression, & PTSD. I also have extensive experience working with individuals with ADHD & Autism.

To our Dear Future Client, If you're reading this, chances are you may have noticed that something does not feel right in your relationship. Perhaps you have known this for quite some time or maybe you have only now come to realize an important truth - that this is not how you want to feel, not where you want to be, & it's time for change. Change can be really scary and overwhelming, maybe even foreign. Of course, evolution doesn't happen overnight, so naturally you may ask how & when does it happen? Good questions!

Whether working with couples, adolescents, families, or adult individuals, I see the therapy room as a place for clients to discuss the parts of themselves and their lives that they can’t talk about anywhere else. My approach is open, playful, and creative. As we work together to identify and address the parts within yourself that may be anxious, overly protective, or deeply wounded, you will be better able to be the wisest, most mature version of yourself.

As humans, our greatest strength is our ability to form connections with others. As a therapist, I aim to create authentic relationships with my clients in an open, trustworthy environment. Through trauma-informed practice, I work with my clients to foster fulfilling connections and secure attachments in their personal lives.

I offer an affirming and non-judgmental safe space where collaboration and empowerment are central to the therapeutic process. Using integrative and holistic methods, we will work at a pace that is most comfortable for you to reflect, heal, and be heard. Although my professional and personal experience regarding LGBTQNB, poly/CNM, kink/BDSM, SW, and POC communities inform my practice, I understand the importance of recognizing and acknowledging individuality and personal experience in all its forms.

LGBTQIA+/GNC/Kink/Polyamory/Sex Worker affirming

For oppressed people to intentionally cultivate pleasure is an act of resistance - Ingrid LaFleur. I specialize in providing culturally sensitive, trauma-informed, poly & kink-friendly, and queer-affirming therapy. My journey as a queer, non-monogamous South Asian neurodivergent woman, along with the experiences of those close to me, deeply shape my approach. I draw on my first-hand knowledge of navigating kink/sex-positive environments. It's important to me to approach therapy with a sense of curiosity and openness so that I can better understand and support my clients.

After more than 35 years in practice, I have found that most clients need a combination of support, insight, and challenging interactions to help them grow and move past whatever obstacles they are facing. I work with individuals and couples on the most intimate aspects of their lives, including their sexuality, relationships, and life and death issues. My style is interactive, and employs uncovering family of origin dynamics, but also more practical, cognitive and behavioral methods to help make changes more quickly.

I specialize in treating both individuals and couples, especially those going through relationship hurdles. Additionally, I have an added expertise in Sex Therapy. I believe in helping clients discover their strengths and how to practice those strengths to empower themselves while improving their lives. With this background, I am happy to see clients with an array of different presenting problems concerning sexual orientation, sexual trauma, sex education, and sexual disorders.