Therapists in New York, NY

It may seem impossible to find happiness. It may feel impossible to find hope. I am here provide a safe space for you to feel empowered and heard. I am here to be patient and help you challenge those thoughts and feelings. Your thoughts and feelings matter. You don't have to work through difficult emotions and situations alone. We can work together and explore ways to cope with life transitions and stressors. We all face stress and challenges that impact our daily living. We can begin to heal and experience positive change through a healthy connection with the mind and body.

As your therapist, I create a safe, non-judgmental atmosphere to bring comfort in expressing your thoughts and feelings. Gaining a deeper understanding of oneself in a positive environment promotes growth, change and emotional well being. My aim is to hold space for all the parts of your inner world, and to collaboratively reflect on the thoughts, behaviors and beliefs that no longer serve you. As a trauma informed clinician, our sessions will explore how past experiences have shaped the way you view life, including the habits and behaviors that you feel are holding you back. Together we can explore ways to heal.

Hey there, are you seeking support navigating a challenging relationship with a significant other or family member? Working on a complex intimate relationship or recovering from a breakup or separation? How about receiving premarital counseling? If any of this resonates with you please feel free to reach out to me for support.

Seeking Shalom and Christopher are available when there is something going on in your life that takes away from your peace and wholeness. Together we can look at things and work to see what is going on in your life and address them so that you can experience the shalom that results from restoring your relationships with yourself, with the people in your life and with your spiritual journey. Wholeness and peace is possible in your life - are you willing to seek it? Christopher looks forward to meeting with you as you take a step on your journey seeking shalom.

Lorna Hayim-Baker specializes in marriage/couples counseling. Lorna doesn't feel that weekly one hour sessions work well for couples & that is based on her personal experience and from couples coming to her and calling her their "therapist of last resort." These couples found Ms. Baker by reading reviews written by other satisfied couples who came to Lorna's "My Marriage Marathon" or "My Marathon For Committed Couples Not Yet Bound For Marriage." Call (917) 270-9595 for your free phone consultation. She only accepts people who mesh with her personality. She does not sugar coat the truth. Insurance doesn't cover couple's counseling

At times, we may hear different voices within ourselves. Perhaps you find yourself striving for success in academics or your career, trying to meet societal expectations, but at the same time, questioning if you're truly "successful" or if your choices are right. Maybe you attempt to suppress or conceal your true emotions and thoughts to maintain a relationship, yet doubt whether you need such a relationship. Which one is the true self? What is it that you truly desire? How can you balance your own needs with those of others?

I bring warmth, compassion, humor and empathy to the therapeutic relationship, and I honor and prioritize the development of trust as a necessary foundation for successful treatment. I will create a comfortable atmosphere where you can feel safe and empowered to share your thoughts and feelings freely without fear of judgment. When working with me, you will be able to identify your strengths, gain a deep understanding of the themes in your life, and gain insight into past experiences, relationship patterns, and unhealthy coping skills that may be keeping you stuck.

Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of working with individuals from all walks of life, across diverse age groups, cultural backgrounds, and presenting concerns. I have successfully treated clients dealing with low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, grief, addiction, and more. Clients who see me typically have goals such as changing thought patterns, developing healthier relationships, enhancing emotional regulation, or healing from past trauma.

As a Mental Health Counselor, I believe in supporting and empowering clients to focus on their many strengths and become the best version of themselves. My goal as a counselor is to cultivate a warm and safe environment that offers a space for growth and positive change. I utilize an integrative approach, using various techniques that encourage clients to discuss the many emotions and challenges they face in life. I believe in meeting the client where they're at and giving you the space to do the work and reach your personal goals.

As difficult as life may seem at times, I aim to help my clients feel as if they don't have to go through it alone. I strive to provide a warm, supportive, and culturally-sensitive safe space for my clients. I empower clients on their healing and self-growth journey by truly allowing them to feel heard and accepted. My goal is to help individuals regain control over their mental well-being, and together in a supportive therapeutic space, we can accomplish exactly that. I provide therapy to adolescents and adults from a variety of cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender identities, and races.

My therapy sessions are focused on serving as a support and guide to my clients while creating a nonjudgmental setting to allow my clients the ability to express themselves freely. I collaboratively work together with my client in achieving their desired goals. My passion is to help my client recognize their strengths and to promote self-empowerment.

The goal of my practice is to improve the quality of life of my clients and assist them reach their full potential and personal goals. Specializing in family and couple therapy. I also specialize in depression and anxiety. The ideal client will be dedicated to their own treatment and have a strong desire to feel better. Together with my client we work as a team to achieve the therapeutic goals and make life worth living and enjoying. I have been working in mental health for over a decade and it's my greatest passion in lifeI work to improve the life of my clients daily and I am very successful at achieving therapeutic goals.

Throughout life people develop a variety of assumptions, strategies, and behaviors in order to protect themselves and cope with the world around them. Over time, however, we face challenges and circumstances when the ways that we have learned to react and process are no longer effective. I believe that therapy is an opportunity to understand ourselves and the context in which these patterns developed which enables us to make deliberate choices about how we see ourselves and relate to others. By exploring and developing this awareness, clients are able to understand their own agency in their lives and work toward their personal goals

When life presents us with challenges - illness, transitions, trauma - it can be difficult to process our suffering and overwhelming emotions. If you have been feeling discouraged, depressed, or anxious, you are not alone. My aim as a therapist is to create a space in which we navigate through these challenges together to facilitate healing and growth. I am attuned to the fact that all people are unique and invite clients of all races, nationalities, gender identities, sexual orientations, abilities and body sizes.

How can I help you? One of the greatest gifts you can give yourself is asking for support. Do you struggle to manage your emotions, navigate relationships, or follow through with goals? Perhaps you engage in self-defeating patterns of thought and behavior. I believe therapy should be a collaborative experience and I promise that I will always be human first. In forming a strong therapeutic alliance, you can have the opportunity to feel seen and understood in a non-judgmental environment.

If you're struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief, or traumatic childhood experiences, you're not alone. I believe that every person has a unique story to tell, and I'm here to listen. Together, we can explore changing negative behavior patterns by shifting your perspective towards more positive decision-making. I know that past or current relationships can have a significant impact on your life, and I'm here to help you navigate any challenges that might be hindering the establishment or maintenance of positive relationships.

Asking for help can be hard, but most of us could benefit from guidance at some time in our lives. I am a sensitive and empathic clinician who is interested in working with people to discover answers to questions and problems that get in the way of achieving goals and enjoying life. I believe that therapy is a process of building trust, examining patterns, and making connections between past and present, and that the process can improve one's outlook and functioning in the world.

No matter who you are, where you are, or what stage you’re in, life can be so challenging. You don’t have to go through it alone. My aim as a therapist is to work together with you to create a validating and nonjudgmental space where you can process any emotions, feelings, fantasies, or the daily happenings of your life. I know self-exploration can feel overwhelming and scary, especially when discussing it out loud to someone else. I believe that the most impactful therapeutic relationships involve client self-determination and agency, where we collaborate as a team ensure you feel comfortable and safe every step of the way.

I am dedicated to helping patients find self-acceptance, recognize their self-worth, and improve their day-to-day functioning. By offering unconditional acceptance, support, empathy, and understanding, I hope to empower you to be your most genuine self. I will create to creating a warm, non-judgmental, and safe space where you are able to share your fears, insecurities, dreams, and aspirations. Mental wellness is a lifelong endeavor, and I am excited to work with you on your personal growth and healing journey.