Female Therapists in 10009

Hello. My name is Yael Sommer. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience spanning over two decades. While I possess experience working with individuals across all age groups, my current practice focuses mostly on adults and couples. My therapeutic approach is integrative, drawing from various theories, such as attachment/relational dynamics, client-centered therapy, strength-based approaches, and cognitive behavioral theory. The specific approach I employ with each client depends on their unique concerns, the duration of their therapeutic engagement, and their desired outcomes.

I offer a hands-on approach in therapy. I provide support to young adults (17-45), parents (parental support and coaching), students and working professionals, couples, families, and parents, neurodivergent individuals (people with ADHD, ASD, LGBTQ+ individuals, and genderqueer (non-binary, agender, pangender, genderfluid) individuals.

Therapy is not a “one-size fits all!” Every person is unique, autonomous and complex. I am a psychotherapist who values the willingness it takes for clients to engage in self-exploration.

It’s all about YOU, The WHOLE you. Are you suffering from emotional pain? Are you currently putting bandaids on your wounds? This can manifest itself in various ways including; anxiety, depression, anger management problems, alcohol and substance use, unhealthy eating patterns, relationship problems, impulsivity, sexual dysfunctions, out of control sexual behaviors and more.

Who we are, who we want to be, and how we show up can be different! I understand firsthand how the intersectionality of the multiple identities we all carry, along with life experiences can have a profound impact on our wellness and equilibrium. The great news is, I believe we all possess the skills necessary to develop into the best version of ourselves while acknowledging all of our individual parts that make us unique. Most importantly, it is never too late to start on the journey of self-discovery and transformation and as your therapist, I'm here to facilitate hope and support that journey.

My name s Paula Odom, and I am a New York State licensed clinical social worker. I am a solution-focused therapist who has extensive experience working with adults (18-70) who are struggling with life transitions and unresolved trauma. I am a strengths-based, solution-focused Clinician with 30 years of experience. I am client-focused, and treatment would be based specifically on where you are on your journey and your needs. I am committed to creating a nonjudgmental, welcoming environment with my clients. It is important that you feel safe and supported during our work together.

I offer a practical, goal-oriented approach to therapy. I provide support to teens, young adults, and middle-aged adults, college students and working professionals, couples, families, and parents, neurodivergent individuals (people with ADHD/ Autism), LGBTQ+ individuals, and genderqueer (non-binary, agender, pangender, genderfluid) individuals.

I believe in treating emotional pain as a signal that old attitudes, beliefs and behaviors are no longer working. In psychotherapy we can explore these beliefs together and decide whether they still serve you. And, we can then work to make changes reflecting emotional shifts. To do this I believe in creating an atmosphere where emotional exploration is encouraged, and the isolation, depression, and anxiety that false beliefs engender, is reduced.

Hi! My name is Meghan Gallagher, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 15 years of experience. I am currently working via telehealth throughout New York State. I work with adults and specialize in anxiety, depression, stress, and loss. My holistic practice is client and strength-based focused, and I utilize a range of evidence-based interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Mindfulness Interventions.

What holds you back? Do you find yourself feeling stuck, going through the motions of your day, or feeling trapped by your thoughts? Discover the tools you need to succeed and honor your story. Your past and your future are lenses through which you can discover a more meaningful present. Healing can be challenging but you don’t have to go through it alone. I hope to work with you through stressors as you become attuned to your present needs and explore how life events and societal/familial expectations may play a role in your life.

In the process of navigating life, we naturally encounter obstacles. Whether you are enduring difficult life transitions, trying to make sense of your experiences, or navigating tricky interpersonal relationships, you don’t have to figure it all out on your own. Therapy is a space to work towards clarity in an empathetic, thoughtful, and authentic manner. Looking at ourselves in the context of individual, interpersonal, and cultural cycles allows us to more clearly understand our life experiences and internal reactions.

I work with adults who are struggling with depression, anxiety, self-esteem, relationships, career stress, and life transitions. I assist clients in achieving goals, making important decisions, and pursuing their versions of happiness. Engaging in therapy isn’t just a way to help you with your current life stressors, it’s an investment in your current and future self!

My expertise lies in working with women in their 20s and 30s and adolescents experiencing anxiety, stressful life events, relationship issues, low self-image, and the highly sensitive. If you have high standards for yourself, but find it leads to overthinking, self-doubt, worry, people pleasing, or overwhelm, I'm here to help you create meaningful change. I care deeply about the women I work with providing a warm, authentic, and engaged style of therapy. My approach is integrative, in that I use various tools and therapeutic techniques to help you discover and build upon your unique inner strengths to live a more balanced life.

Are you wondering if your drug or alcohol use is becoming a problem? Do you know it is a problem, but cannot seem to control it? Maybe you engage in a different sort of self-sabotaging behavior, such as binge-eating, compulsive spending or undermining your success at work. Self-sabotaging behaviors, including drug and alcohol misuse, are actions we choose but they feel automatic and inescapable. Often, they serve to maintain status quos, prevent growth, and imprison us in unhappy situations. I understand the pain and hopelessness that comes from repeating the same mistakes. It is never too late to change a limiting pattern.

I enjoy working with clients in the restaurant industry, with its unique strains and stresses, with creatives and performers, and with people who fall outside the gender binary, hetero norms, and relationship structures. In my personal and professional life, I gravitate toward queer people and those living unconventional lifestyles. I have considerable therapeutic experience with gay men and the challenges they face systematically, individually, and within relationships. I am versed in sex therapy, with a focus on kink and paraphilias, and sex work. I also work with relationships of all kinds.

Our worlds on the inside and outside can be overwhelming, leaving us with intense emotion that is difficult to manage, understand and process. Perhaps you are left feeling worried, paralyzed, over-thinking decisions, or losing motivation? I work with patients to treat depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting challenges, as well as questions surrounding identity (racial, sexual, gender), and transitions through life-stages. I help patients face and process highly painful experiences, in an environment of safety that I strive to create and maintain throughout the therapeutic process.

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I work with people of diverse sexualities and racial/class backgrounds, from teens to seniors. Many are new to NYC or in other transitions. Clients come with anxiety, a trauma surfacing, work or relationship issues. Now most people's lives and psyches have been affected by the pandemic in some way. I find that people want to understand themselves, break free from self-damaging patterns, and live more fully, even joyfully. They're figuring out how to negotiate this tumultuous world while being true to their own values. They look at how society's shaping of gender, sexuality, race, class, age and (dis)ability affect their life.

If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, burnout, and increased reliance on substances to cope with uncertainty and confusion, you aren't alone. The Covid pandemic took the world by surprise and left us feeling unsafe and uncertain. Ever since, it's been crisis after crisis from climate change, deep-seated political divisions, and the threat of violence in our city and on a global scale. Talking about what's difficult to articulate is therapeutic. If you find yourself without the anchor of personal values and purpose, life can feel adrift and unmoored. I am here to help you make sense of it.