Therapists in New York County, NY
Barbara D'Amato
Licensed Psychoanalyst, PsyD, LP
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10003
Working with individuals, families, children and teens for the past 20 years, I have come to learn that we all want to be understood so that we may live healthier, more productive lives. Often times however, conflicts and repetitive behaviors prevent us from finding the satisfaction we desire. Depression, anxiety, and a host of other self defeating conditions or behaviors can emerge that interfere with basic relationship success and can cause work, or school related difficulties. My approach is to work closely with you through any issues, in an atmosphere of acceptance and support, designed to address your individual needs.
Working with individuals, families, children and teens for the past 20 years, I have come to learn that we all want to be understood so that we may live healthier, more productive lives. Often times however, conflicts and repetitive behaviors prevent us from finding the satisfaction we desire. Depression, anxiety, and a host of other self defeating conditions or behaviors can emerge that interfere with basic relationship success and can cause work, or school related difficulties. My approach is to work closely with you through any issues, in an atmosphere of acceptance and support, designed to address your individual needs.
Peter Fraenkel
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10001
All clients need empathy, understanding, caring, and insight about the sources of their problems. But clients also want concrete suggestions about how to improve their lives. I work with a wide variety of clients, struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues. I specialize in couple therapy with highly-stressed couples on the brink of dissolving their relationship, but also with couples just starting out or those just beginning to have difficulties who want to prevent destructive patterns that lead to divorce. I work with children and teens in family therapy and individually, and with individual adults.
All clients need empathy, understanding, caring, and insight about the sources of their problems. But clients also want concrete suggestions about how to improve their lives. I work with a wide variety of clients, struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues. I specialize in couple therapy with highly-stressed couples on the brink of dissolving their relationship, but also with couples just starting out or those just beginning to have difficulties who want to prevent destructive patterns that lead to divorce. I work with children and teens in family therapy and individually, and with individual adults.
Dawn Adjei Jackson YourSoulCoaching LLC
MA, EdM, MHC-LP
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10019
I specialize in treating children and adults with depression, self-esteem issues, relationship issues, substance abuse, and trauma, and am experienced in the treatment of an array of clinical diagnoses.
Congrats on taking the first step towards improving your life and thank you for allowing me to accompany you on your journey to fulfillment! My approach is grounded on the belief that every individual has the power and potential to create fulfillment in their lives when given the action tools and the opportunity to hear that still quiet voice guiding them "home." My approach is creative, spiritual and client centered. I employ multi-modalities including but not limited to psychoanalysis, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Gestalt which I tailor to the clients’ individual style and needs.
I specialize in treating children and adults with depression, self-esteem issues, relationship issues, substance abuse, and trauma, and am experienced in the treatment of an array of clinical diagnoses.
Congrats on taking the first step towards improving your life and thank you for allowing me to accompany you on your journey to fulfillment! My approach is grounded on the belief that every individual has the power and potential to create fulfillment in their lives when given the action tools and the opportunity to hear that still quiet voice guiding them "home." My approach is creative, spiritual and client centered. I employ multi-modalities including but not limited to psychoanalysis, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Gestalt which I tailor to the clients’ individual style and needs.
Peter A Douglas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
New York, NY 10128
Peter is comfortable working with families, couples, individuals and children.
Peter utilizes traditional psychodynamic psychotherapy principles with up to date, here and now techniques that get results. His style is respectful, interactive and dynamic. The art and science of the process calls upon his creativity and spontaneity which keeps things fresh and inspired. Complex issues are dealt with one step at a time. His core approach- deconstruct and dismantle limiting beliefs at their source. Support, clarify, and help you execute your potential. Throughout Peter’s 25 year career he has had the opportunity to work with a highly diverse group of people across a number of stages of life and challenges.
Peter is comfortable working with families, couples, individuals and children.
Peter utilizes traditional psychodynamic psychotherapy principles with up to date, here and now techniques that get results. His style is respectful, interactive and dynamic. The art and science of the process calls upon his creativity and spontaneity which keeps things fresh and inspired. Complex issues are dealt with one step at a time. His core approach- deconstruct and dismantle limiting beliefs at their source. Support, clarify, and help you execute your potential. Throughout Peter’s 25 year career he has had the opportunity to work with a highly diverse group of people across a number of stages of life and challenges.
Nira S Nafisi
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
New York, NY 10022
I work with children, adolescents, and adults with a variety of behavioral, mood, and anxiety issues, including depression, panic, social anxiety, ADHD, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. I also work with individuals to cope more effectively with life stressors and to grieve the situations that cannot be altered. The therapy process is collaborative; I listen intently to my clients symptoms and, empathically and non-judgmentally, I help them work through their pain to achieve their goals.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults with a variety of behavioral, mood, and anxiety issues, including depression, panic, social anxiety, ADHD, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. I also work with individuals to cope more effectively with life stressors and to grieve the situations that cannot be altered. The therapy process is collaborative; I listen intently to my clients symptoms and, empathically and non-judgmentally, I help them work through their pain to achieve their goals.
Abby U. Maitland
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LISW-S
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10035
Accepting limited number of new clients in NY, NJ and Ohio. I will provide professional expertise in a warm and personal manner in order to maximize your experience and make the most of your investment in our time together. I will tailor my approach to suit your need, not the other way around. If you are considering services for your child, be assured I have extensive experience with children of all ages, including youth resistant to therapy and/or court involved. I am the only Clinician in the greater NYC area certified in NMT by Neurosequential Network. Text if preferred. 740.501.7362.
Accepting limited number of new clients in NY, NJ and Ohio. I will provide professional expertise in a warm and personal manner in order to maximize your experience and make the most of your investment in our time together. I will tailor my approach to suit your need, not the other way around. If you are considering services for your child, be assured I have extensive experience with children of all ages, including youth resistant to therapy and/or court involved. I am the only Clinician in the greater NYC area certified in NMT by Neurosequential Network. Text if preferred. 740.501.7362.
Christina Garidis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
New York, NY 10001
If you want a consultation regarding whether your child is in need of school related services, such as an individualized education plan, or you would like to know more about these services, I can provide counseling, educational referrals to help your child succeed.
Everyone experiences emotions and situations in life that can be overwhelming, burdening, and anxiety-ridden. Many of these symptoms reflect inner conflicts and desires, but also early attachment patterns. Talking to a professional can help you develop insight and change patterns. My training as a psychodynamic psychotherapist and my previous work in neuroscience have shaped my practice philosophy. I believe that we naturally strive toward growth, safety and making relationships fulfilling. I provide a safe space where we can explore emotional conflicts, and make meaning of them--the basis for change and developing healthier ways of coping.
If you want a consultation regarding whether your child is in need of school related services, such as an individualized education plan, or you would like to know more about these services, I can provide counseling, educational referrals to help your child succeed.
Everyone experiences emotions and situations in life that can be overwhelming, burdening, and anxiety-ridden. Many of these symptoms reflect inner conflicts and desires, but also early attachment patterns. Talking to a professional can help you develop insight and change patterns. My training as a psychodynamic psychotherapist and my previous work in neuroscience have shaped my practice philosophy. I believe that we naturally strive toward growth, safety and making relationships fulfilling. I provide a safe space where we can explore emotional conflicts, and make meaning of them--the basis for change and developing healthier ways of coping.
Kristina Damiano
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10016
Kristina works with children, adolescents, adults, families, couples and LGBTQ+ individuals.
Kristina works from a place of non-judgement and authenticity where clients can feel free to show up as themselves. She values empathy and uses collaboration to help clients achieve their goals. Kristina uses CBT and DBT to help clients understand behaviors, thoughts, emotions and relationships. She uses Attachment Theory and The Gottman Method with couples.
Kristina works with children, adolescents, adults, families, couples and LGBTQ+ individuals.
Kristina works from a place of non-judgement and authenticity where clients can feel free to show up as themselves. She values empathy and uses collaboration to help clients achieve their goals. Kristina uses CBT and DBT to help clients understand behaviors, thoughts, emotions and relationships. She uses Attachment Theory and The Gottman Method with couples.
Anna Halberstadt-Komar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10016
I am a psychologist and a social worker, with over 30 years of experience as a clinician, supervisor and director of mental health clinics and programs. My advanced training is in child and family psychotherapy. I am trained as an individual, couples and family psychotherapist. I have practiced psychotherapy with patients of different races and ethnicities, and many different cultures, immigrants and refugees from Eastern Europe, former USSR, Asian countries and Latin America. I also worked for years at a clinic, that served many LGBT clients. My clinical approaches includes psychodynamic, systems , cognitive-behavioral techiques,
I am a psychologist and a social worker, with over 30 years of experience as a clinician, supervisor and director of mental health clinics and programs. My advanced training is in child and family psychotherapy. I am trained as an individual, couples and family psychotherapist. I have practiced psychotherapy with patients of different races and ethnicities, and many different cultures, immigrants and refugees from Eastern Europe, former USSR, Asian countries and Latin America. I also worked for years at a clinic, that served many LGBT clients. My clinical approaches includes psychodynamic, systems , cognitive-behavioral techiques,
Jonathan Kent
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
New York, NY 10022
Balance is fundemental to a life well-lived. I believe that we all strive for harmony within ourselves, our world, and our expectations for our future. We strive for self-fulfillment within these areas but at times, reaching them can beceome overwelming. Deciding to begin therapy is an important and extremely personal choice. I am a clinical psychologist who specializes in scientifically validated psychological treatments including cognitive behavior therapy, rational emotive psychotherapy, and dialectical behavior therapy. I work with adults, children, couples, to help them in their pursuit of a life well-lived.
Balance is fundemental to a life well-lived. I believe that we all strive for harmony within ourselves, our world, and our expectations for our future. We strive for self-fulfillment within these areas but at times, reaching them can beceome overwelming. Deciding to begin therapy is an important and extremely personal choice. I am a clinical psychologist who specializes in scientifically validated psychological treatments including cognitive behavior therapy, rational emotive psychotherapy, and dialectical behavior therapy. I work with adults, children, couples, to help them in their pursuit of a life well-lived.
Rachel Landman
Counselor, LMHC, EdM, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
New York, NY 10128
Rachel started out working in school settings with children on the autism spectrum and with developmental, social, or emotional concerns.
Rachel’s approach is highly personalized for each client. She provides a warm and nonjudgmental environment to foster strong therapeutic relationships with an emphasis on trust and acceptance. She understands everyone needs someone who will listen and accept them for who they are. Rachel’s primary focus is on existential issues, engulfed in the psychodynamic approach using a toolbox of CBT skills.
Rachel started out working in school settings with children on the autism spectrum and with developmental, social, or emotional concerns.
Rachel’s approach is highly personalized for each client. She provides a warm and nonjudgmental environment to foster strong therapeutic relationships with an emphasis on trust and acceptance. She understands everyone needs someone who will listen and accept them for who they are. Rachel’s primary focus is on existential issues, engulfed in the psychodynamic approach using a toolbox of CBT skills.
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Verified Verified
New York, NY 10010 (Online Only)
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Stephen Porges Safe and Sound Protocol, a 5 day therapeutic listening intervention designed to provide significant results in adult and children suffering from: social and emotional difficulties, auditory sensitivities, anxiety and trauma related challenges, inattention and stressors that impact social engagement.
The decision to enter therapy is courageous and important. Removing obstacles (such as anxiety and depression) that prevent well being and overall happiness, creating and enhancing relational experiences, coping with trauma, grief and loss or reaching professional goals are worthy and healthy desires. Whatever the precipitant to ones decision, we all have a need to be respected, heard, understood, and to feel safe, cared for and truly "gotten". It is both my belief and years of experience that tells me these conditions are necessary for long lasting, transformational change to occur. Together, we will actively work on helping you achieve your therapeutic goals
Stephen Porges Safe and Sound Protocol, a 5 day therapeutic listening intervention designed to provide significant results in adult and children suffering from: social and emotional difficulties, auditory sensitivities, anxiety and trauma related challenges, inattention and stressors that impact social engagement.
The decision to enter therapy is courageous and important. Removing obstacles (such as anxiety and depression) that prevent well being and overall happiness, creating and enhancing relational experiences, coping with trauma, grief and loss or reaching professional goals are worthy and healthy desires. Whatever the precipitant to ones decision, we all have a need to be respected, heard, understood, and to feel safe, cared for and truly "gotten". It is both my belief and years of experience that tells me these conditions are necessary for long lasting, transformational change to occur. Together, we will actively work on helping you achieve your therapeutic goals
Dr. Dylan Marks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, MA, DSW
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10016
I help children/adolescents and adults to imaginatively explore their feelings through mindfulness and talk therapy.
I imagine you may wonder what your life means. You might want to feel vitally connected to nature, the spiritual world and people in your life. Or you feel sad or numb and want to understand why, to feel more energy. Or you just want to sit still and not worry about the future. In one way or another, you are looking to feel safe and fulfilled, to relieve distress and feel less alone. Perhaps you feel loneliness and don't know what to do about it or have an addiction you sometimes hide and sometimes admit to yourself. You may have a child or adolescent you're concerned about, with conflicts you hope can heal.
I help children/adolescents and adults to imaginatively explore their feelings through mindfulness and talk therapy.
I imagine you may wonder what your life means. You might want to feel vitally connected to nature, the spiritual world and people in your life. Or you feel sad or numb and want to understand why, to feel more energy. Or you just want to sit still and not worry about the future. In one way or another, you are looking to feel safe and fulfilled, to relieve distress and feel less alone. Perhaps you feel loneliness and don't know what to do about it or have an addiction you sometimes hide and sometimes admit to yourself. You may have a child or adolescent you're concerned about, with conflicts you hope can heal.
Sherry Chowdhury
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
New York, NY 10003
I'm interested in working with TGNC and BIPOC populations, as well as adolescents and children who are exploring their gender, sexuality, and life!.
If you are a queer and/or trans person of color looking to explore the ways that your intersectional identities shape your life, I may be the right fit for you! I'm interested in working with folks who want to move beyond mainstream, Western narratives of mental health and well-being, and connect with the roots and paths that have forged your unique path. How do we define our "best self", and what societal structures may have impacted that idea? How do we move towards being more comfortable and vulnerable at the expense of shattering lifelong ideas of how we are meant to live?
I'm interested in working with TGNC and BIPOC populations, as well as adolescents and children who are exploring their gender, sexuality, and life!.
If you are a queer and/or trans person of color looking to explore the ways that your intersectional identities shape your life, I may be the right fit for you! I'm interested in working with folks who want to move beyond mainstream, Western narratives of mental health and well-being, and connect with the roots and paths that have forged your unique path. How do we define our "best self", and what societal structures may have impacted that idea? How do we move towards being more comfortable and vulnerable at the expense of shattering lifelong ideas of how we are meant to live?
Barbara A Lewis
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10025
My years of working in a school system have equipped me to deal with learning and emotional problems in children.
I believe that my greatest strength is helping people to empower themselves and to engage life in a meaningful way. I work with individuals, couples and families in a predominantly cognitive/ solution-oriented way. I am very present in our work and deeply believe the relationship with the client is paramount. We focus on strengths and assets, the positive, infused with a large dose of humor and humanism. Together we examine attitudes and beliefs and what works and what doesn't. At its best psychotherapy is a creative collaboration between the client and therapist about the client's issues.
My years of working in a school system have equipped me to deal with learning and emotional problems in children.
I believe that my greatest strength is helping people to empower themselves and to engage life in a meaningful way. I work with individuals, couples and families in a predominantly cognitive/ solution-oriented way. I am very present in our work and deeply believe the relationship with the client is paramount. We focus on strengths and assets, the positive, infused with a large dose of humor and humanism. Together we examine attitudes and beliefs and what works and what doesn't. At its best psychotherapy is a creative collaboration between the client and therapist about the client's issues.
Tatiana Blechman
MHC-LP
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10016
Tatiana has diverse clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and adults treating anxiety, depression, loss of meaning, life transitions, interpersonal conflict, low self-esteem, LGBTQ+ issues, and more.
Tatiana provides a trusting, warm, judgment-free space where clients can feel heard and supported. She utilizes a holistic, psychodynamic/psychoanalytic, and cognitive approach catered to the needs of each client. She encourages the development of self-awareness and emotional knowledge and provides the tools to better navigate life’s challenges and obtain relief and greater life satisfaction.
Tatiana has diverse clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and adults treating anxiety, depression, loss of meaning, life transitions, interpersonal conflict, low self-esteem, LGBTQ+ issues, and more.
Tatiana provides a trusting, warm, judgment-free space where clients can feel heard and supported. She utilizes a holistic, psychodynamic/psychoanalytic, and cognitive approach catered to the needs of each client. She encourages the development of self-awareness and emotional knowledge and provides the tools to better navigate life’s challenges and obtain relief and greater life satisfaction.
Elizabeth Figueroa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10001 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with children and their families, young adults, the elderly as well as the LGBTQ+ community.
Hello, I am glad that you are here. I have been a psychotherapist for over 25 years. My commitment to you is to be a good listener, nonjudgmental, and to provide you with a safe space. We can join together to help you to master your best approach to a balanced life. My particular style is person centered, focused on healing and is holistic; I work with the whole being that is you. As your therapist, I will work with you to provide you with skills to cope and successfully manage and treat the distress.
I specialize in working with children and their families, young adults, the elderly as well as the LGBTQ+ community.
Hello, I am glad that you are here. I have been a psychotherapist for over 25 years. My commitment to you is to be a good listener, nonjudgmental, and to provide you with a safe space. We can join together to help you to master your best approach to a balanced life. My particular style is person centered, focused on healing and is holistic; I work with the whole being that is you. As your therapist, I will work with you to provide you with skills to cope and successfully manage and treat the distress.
Shelley English
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10025
volunteer, and child of a Holocaust survivor, my greatest reward is to help someone who was suffering in pain, make peace with the past and find joy and happiness in the simple pleasures in life.
If you feel anxious, depressed and have difficulty facing challenges in life, I can provide you with the counseling and support you need to work through your problems, manage stress, and achieve a state of mental health and well-being. My goal as a therapist is to ensure that you find happiness and fulfillment through healthy, meaningful relationships, meaningful work and engagement in community life. You will learn essential coping strategies and effective communication skills that will help you confidently, compassionately and effectively interact with intimate partners, friends, family, colleagues, and clients.
volunteer, and child of a Holocaust survivor, my greatest reward is to help someone who was suffering in pain, make peace with the past and find joy and happiness in the simple pleasures in life.
If you feel anxious, depressed and have difficulty facing challenges in life, I can provide you with the counseling and support you need to work through your problems, manage stress, and achieve a state of mental health and well-being. My goal as a therapist is to ensure that you find happiness and fulfillment through healthy, meaningful relationships, meaningful work and engagement in community life. You will learn essential coping strategies and effective communication skills that will help you confidently, compassionately and effectively interact with intimate partners, friends, family, colleagues, and clients.
Kristjana Mccarthy
Counselor, MHC-LP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10016
Kristjana has worked with a wide diversity of individuals including LGBTQ+ and gender expansive folks, children, adolescents, adults, military service members, and veterans.
Kristjana adopts an eclectic approach rooted in the belief that every client has the ability to grow in their lives. Kristjana’s therapeutic style draws from psychodynamic, person-centered, multicultural, and feminist approaches. She recognizes the importance of acknowledging the diversity of her clients including all of their identities and provides a safe space for the exploration of these identities. She infuses her sense of humor, sarcasm, curiosity, and genuine empathy into the therapeutic relationship.
Kristjana has worked with a wide diversity of individuals including LGBTQ+ and gender expansive folks, children, adolescents, adults, military service members, and veterans.
Kristjana adopts an eclectic approach rooted in the belief that every client has the ability to grow in their lives. Kristjana’s therapeutic style draws from psychodynamic, person-centered, multicultural, and feminist approaches. She recognizes the importance of acknowledging the diversity of her clients including all of their identities and provides a safe space for the exploration of these identities. She infuses her sense of humor, sarcasm, curiosity, and genuine empathy into the therapeutic relationship.
Phyllis Urman-Klein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10075
I have over 25 years of experience treating couples and individuals with specialized training in psychoanalysis and couple therapy. My PhD is in Psychology with a major in Family Therapy and Child Development. I have specific expertise treating dual career couples, career strategizing, and family financial conflicts. I offer a collaborative, empathic consultation and treatment plan specially tailored to address your unique concerns in all areas of your life ranging from symptoms of anxiety or depression to relationship or work issues.
I have over 25 years of experience treating couples and individuals with specialized training in psychoanalysis and couple therapy. My PhD is in Psychology with a major in Family Therapy and Child Development. I have specific expertise treating dual career couples, career strategizing, and family financial conflicts. I offer a collaborative, empathic consultation and treatment plan specially tailored to address your unique concerns in all areas of your life ranging from symptoms of anxiety or depression to relationship or work issues.
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in New York County provide mental health therapy to children and are experts in child development.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time (likely in fewer than six sessions), the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in New York County build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time (likely in fewer than six sessions), the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in New York County build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.