Therapists in New York, NY

I work therapeutically with anyone who believes that they are struggling with either or both their personal relationships and career fulfillment. I also have long experience with those who feel depressed or despairing and as well, those who suffer from inhibiting anxiety. I try to use my 50 years of accumulated experience with a wide range of men and women to be optimally useful to each new client I meet and to help them as quickly as possible. Although a trained psychoanalyst, I am an active participant in sharing my observations, impressions and insights.

I believe everyone has a unique story to tell, and every person a desire to be seen and understood. Therapy can be a space that allows for those things to unfold. There are many reasons to seek therapy. Sometimes it is to deal with long-standing psychological issues, or in response to changes in one’s life, or to make sense of things in times of great stress. Working with a therapist can help provide insight, support, and strategies to help deal with all types of life challenges, whether long-standing or just emerging.

Are you a high achieving professional who is experiencing anxiety, stress, self doubt, family conflict or a major life transition. Are you dissatisfied and stressed by your personal and work relationships? Have you experienced childhood trauma that has yet to be resolved or healed? Having difficulty focusing, relaxing or sleeping? Perhaps, you are on the brink of making a big decision, but need to talk through some difficult topics before taking a step? Are you seeking therapy that is anchored in your identity and life experience? We will work together to make the changes you truly desire and bring more peace into your life.

I am a firm believer that caring for our mental health positively impacts our overall health. I see therapy as a joint venture where our thoughts and life experiences can be processed in a safe, non-judgmental environment to create solutions. Everyone deserves a space to grow, learn (sometimes unlearn), and evolve no matter where they are in life. Being in therapy myself has inspired me to help others on a similar journey.

I work with high-functioning children and adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, panic attacks, self-harm, OCD, and social anxiety. I have specialized training in dialectical behavioral therapy, trauma-focused therapy, and expressive art therapy to effectively regulate emotions, reduce problematic behavior, and enhance interpersonal effectiveness skills. I provide time-limited, goal-directed treatment to help you work through their challenges and learn to become your own therapists. Clients often see a reduction of symptoms early on in treatment.

**Accepting referrals in CT office only** I am an NYU trained licensed clinical social worker and have completed postgraduate work in individual, couples, family and group therapy at several New York City institutes. I am licensed to practice psychotherapy in New York and Connecticut and have private practices in both states. I'm the former director of a children's mental health clinic, but now focus on work with adults, adolescents, couples and families. My areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, eating disorders, parenting issues, adjustment problems, relationship conflicts, and work difficulties.

As an individual or couple's/marital specialist, I help patients learn the ironic concept of "tolerating intimacy" and in so doing, get and enjoy the personal relationship you want and... deserve. Did show for CABLEVISION called 'WHY COUPLES FIGHT/TOLERATING INTIMACY"... Also, new article written: 'Body-Mind Strategies for Dealing with Anxiety and Depression' www.psychotherapistsnyc.com/20130421.asp Facilitator New York Disaster Counseling Coalition "Renewing Relationships" couples weekend communication workshop, with focus on resliency building, communication skills, listening and empathy.

There’s nothing I find more gratifying than helping my clients redefining purpose in their lives. While we are in a constant struggle with the expectations of others, we often lose sight of who we are ourselves. We negotiate, toil, and sacrifice—sometimes without even knowing why.

Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, illness, loneliness, self-loathing, or problems regarding a relationship or change in your life? In the safe and comfortable environment of my Upper West Side office, we can understand what is happening for you, and develop effective mechanisms for your overcoming these difficulties. I believe deeply in the process of psychotherapy and have seen positive changes in people of all ages whom I have worked with . While the idea of psychotherapy may seem daunting at the outset, I am committed to making the experience worthwhile and meaningful for you.

Lizzie has worked with a diverse clientele who struggle with anxiety, depression, substance use, bipolar disorder, work stress, relational/family conflict, infidelity, and multicultural and identity issues. She utilizes existential theory, which maintains that although there are many things in life we can’t control, we have choices in how we perceive and respond to them. She finds that Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy offer incredibly useful tools and skills to navigate overwhelming emotions and to break out of thought patterns that keep us stuck.

Do you find that you worry more than you would like to? Do you feel stressed and overwhelmed? Do you wish you could be more relaxed and less anxious? I think I can help. I am a clinical psychologist who has helped many people cope and manage their anxiety. I can provide you with concrete techniques to alleviate stress. Additionally, through our work together you will understand the dynamics and behaviors that contribute to your anxiety.

Alaina is a Manhattan-based mental health counselor with a wide range of experience with different populations and diagnoses. She works with adolescents, and adults in both addiction and traditional mental health. Alaina also works with couples as well.

It is empowering to feel heard, understood and validated, to be recognized as a well-intentioned person, family member and member of your community. I view therapy as a process in which a person explores their thoughts, feelings, beliefs and relationships. In this process they find both characteristics of resilience and strength as well as unwanted or ineffective patterns that have developed over their lifetime. When guided by a well-trained, ethical and compassionate therapist what is learned can be applied to today's problems.

If you are seeking to resolve issues that interfere with your quality of life, therapy can be a valuable resource. In my practice, I focus on helping clients gain insight and develop more effective strategies to deal with life's challenges, placing a strong value and emphasis on providing a personalized approach.

You may want help with your closest relationships, or with your creative work, or with your job, or because you seek a sense of meaning, or of community. Perhaps you want to change your own behavior, but have not been able to make that change happen. You may be the adult child of a narcissistic mother or father who sees that you are still affected by your parent's problems. You may have heard or read something about Jungian therapy that appealed to you. Perhaps you have tried CBT and now want to work more in depth. You probably want relief from some form of pain or isolation.

Relationships that make us feel safe, understood and validated are necessary for growth. When we can trust that someone won’t judge us, we’re able to explore all parts of ourselves with them. Together with my clients, we create the safety in our relationship that encourages creativity, curiosity, and healing. With a foundation of trust, we can work on tuning into your needs and giving you the tools to get those needs met. Too often, we receive messages that tell us our experiences and boundaries are not valid. I look forward to challenging these messages together!

My therapeutic approach is compassionate, creative, and collaborative. Core to my practice is creating a safe, non-judgmental space that opens the door for exploration. We will work together to unearth behavioral roots and break emotional patterns that no longer serve you so that you can step into your most authentic self. We will work together to help bring healing, connection, and love to your life.

Living with chronic illness can feel overwhelming at times, whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been managing your illness for years. As a nurse-psychotherapist, I understand the loneliness, fear, anger, shame, and vulnerability that may surface, often at unexpected moments. Yet managing life with chronic illness also presents tremendous opportunities for growth and insight, creativity and humor. Attention to the emotional aspects of illness and the body can lead in therapy to discovering new ways of caring for one's self, of moving through the world with more agency and joy, of being more genuinely, fully, with others.

In my role as counselor, I’m guided by a desire to deeply understand who you are, how you see yourself and your place in the world, and the changes you want to make to lead a more fulfilling life. People are only able to reach a space of true healing and growth when they feel a deep-seated sense of safety. I work hard to create this by making space for intersecting identities and intentionally challenging thoughts and feelings that have historically caused clients to feel ashamed. No one should have to suffer alone. The therapy process can be an onerous and vulnerable one; it can also be transformative and joyful.