Parenting Therapists in New York, NY

For over 20 years, Manhattan Psychological Services has been working with Children, Adolescents & Adults, both Nationally & Internationally. Our Therapists provide a safe, judgment free space where Clients feel accepted, validated & heard. Our practice provides highly individualized, compassionate and research based therapeutic services where Clients explore how life experiences shape current thoughts, feelings and behaviors. Through guided exploration, skill building & increased awareness, you will gain clarity & feeling hope, happiness & healing.

My interest in Marriage and Family Therapy stems from a desire to fill a gap that was present in my own community. Having had experiences where an unbiased sounding board could have been pivotal in navigating unstable relationships, I set a path that allowed me to be the change I wanted to see. The general philosophy that anchors my practice is “building healthy relationships one story at a time.” This includes the relationship with oneself. There is no one fits all solution to a problem, or one way of getting to a place of feeling well. This in mind I aim to listen, learn, validate, and advocate for what “works” for my clients.

I have over fifteen years of experience providing psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and families; as well as psycho-educational testing and assessments; to children, adolescents, and adults of all age ranges. I also provide consultation to schools and educational facilities on learning and developmental issues.

Are you seeking personal growth and empowerment? As a therapist with a focus on supporting women, I'll help you increase self-confidence and establish healthy boundaries. Through the therapeutic process we'll uncover the details of your story, both where you've been, and the details of where you're at right now. Telling your story enables you to reconnect with your own desires and needs. Your unique story matters, and I'm here to listen and support you every step of the way. Together we'll unlock your inner strength, enhance your self-worth, and start to write the story of your future.

I get it, you are tired of feeling stuck and you're ready for your life to change. I can help be your guide as the next stage in your journey begins. I am a bilingual Spanish-speaking Marriage and Family Therapist helping people work through anxiety, ADHD, depression, relationship issues and more. I am also a multiracial first-generation Latin American who transitioned from civil engineering to therapy. This diverse background and training in analytical thinking and problem solving provides a safe space and unique approach for individuals and couples to process their emotions, build confidence, and go from surviving to thriving.

My clients often struggle with relationship issues stemming from early childhood trauma; this results in coping mechanisms that work, but may carry a big price tag. They may grapple with sexual abuse, partner violence, sexual orientation and/ or disability related issues. Often, these manifest as substance abuse, cutting, communication problems or self- isolating behaviors. They may have friends and family members who do not truly "see" them, and as a result their own view of self is dim. Other clients are coping with situational anxiety and depression related to Covid, and need to establish safety, structure and hope.

My many years of experience afford me the opportunity to empathize and relate to a broad range of individuals and their families. While helping people achieve long lasting change, I try to make counseling pleasant and enjoyable. I empower my clients to recognize the comfort and enjoyment of the here and now as we journey through life’s trials and tribulations Focusing on harm reduction, I utilize a client-centered approach, working from a systems perspective, to help people resolve their internal and external conflicts in a holistic manner.

As a bilingual (Spa/Eng), Afro-Latina Licensed Clinical Social Worker I have a unique understanding of the multiple identities and systems that may be affecting you as an individual, a couple or a family. Working together, I will help you understand your symptoms and work with the unhelpful thoughts that are keeping you stuck. You'll learn about yourself and build the coping skills you need to grow through your challenges.

Therapy is a process that allows for healing through introspection and meaningful connection. Whether you are facing a new challenge in your life or trying to make sense of past events, I help my clients learn they do not have to navigate this alone. I approach therapy as a cooperative partnership.

Have you been impacted by loss due to Covid 19? Is isolation and social distancing causing you loneliness, anxiety or conflict in your family? Grief and mourning are being experienced as never before. Our traditional ways of coping - through the participation in rituals and communal gatherings, the hugs of loved ones and being with family - have been upended. The reality of not being able to be with loved ones, especially those who are ill or dying is traumatic. We are also having to negotiate with our family in new ways. I can help you find a path through these challenges.

Whether you seek individual, couples or family therapy I believe the challenges and struggles we face can be a doorway toward personal growth and the peace of mind that accompanies a deeper understanding of ourselves and others. I offer a client centered approach to treatment with a focus on client strengths and our innate ability as human beings to heal, connect and find wholeness. Whether you are looking for support with a current issue, wish to work through experiences of the past, or you are feeling stuck and seek more meaning and purpose, we will work together through an integrative approach to assist you in meeting your goals.

Feeling overwhelmed and blindsided by pregnancy and parenthood? Struggling to adjust to sudden life changes, expected or unexpected? Is anxiety getting in the way of your daily functioning? Whether you are navigating a particular life event, like becoming a parent or starting college, or seeking support for ongoing challenges, together we can work towards building the skills and insights needed to weather the changes. I aim to create a warm, empathetic, and collaborative therapeutic relationship where you feel heard, valued, and supported. Feeling bad does not have to be your normal.

You try your best to get along with everyone. But lately, it’s been difficult. You're upset about all the disagreements with your husband/wife/ significant other. You don’t feel heard. You find yourself lashing out at your kids. Bickering with your long-term partner. Thinking about divorce. Angry at your parents. Strained relations with your adult child. Disappointed by friends. You feel misunderstood. Hurt. Confused. You may feel stuck in depression or anxiety. Low energy. Stressed out. Every day is so overwhelming and exhausting. How can you dig yourself out of this rut? Therapy can help…

I am a bilingual English/Spanish speaking Clinical Social Worker with experience in various settings. My practice supports adults, children, and families who experience stress and anxiety, depression, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, & parenting issues. I use a trauma-informed perspective to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment.

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

I love helping people be their best. For more than 20 years I have had the opportunity to work with individuals, families and couples with a variety of issues. I take a holistic approach, considering every aspect of my client's life in order to help them make the changes they are seeking. I listen deeply and without judgement. I treat clients with a variety of issues such as depression, anxiety, marital and relationship difficulties, adoption, infertility, parent support, family conflict and life transitions. Life can be difficult, let's try to make it easier.

As you read my profile and wonder whether or not I'm a therapist you'll find easy to relate to and one who can help you accomplish what you want to achieve, perhaps you can also wonder how ready you might be to do what it takes to accomplish the changes you want to make. If you sincerely wish to solve a problem, connect more spontaneously and meaningfully with others (as well as with yourself) and/or bring about a fuller more satisfying use and embodiment of your innate capabilities, I can help you accomplish that transformation - sooner rather than later.

It can be intimidating and nerve-wracking to seek out therapy. But in doing so, you are already taking the first big step towards healing and taking good care of yourself. I believe that gaining insight about our past experiences and how they continue to influence our relationships, thinking, and emotional lives is an important aspect of the healing and growth process. I also strongly believe in the experiential and relational aspects of therapy where we work collaboratively to understand how our therapeutic relationship informs the work and what it can tell us about you.

You may be thinking, “I just don’t feel like myself.” but don’t know where to start to feel better. Did you imagine your life would be at a different place by now? Sometimes as great as family and friends are, they may not truly understand and an outside unbiased perspective is helpful. I know that it can be hard to reach out for help, let alone find a therapist who is right for you. I provide my clients with a warm, supportive, non-judgmental space to help empower you and give you the coping skills needed to live the life you deserve.