Relationship Issues Therapists in New York, NY

Let me partner with you so you can: accomplish your most cherished goals; experience your wholeness with peace of mind, body, spirit and emotions; release your negative patterns, fear and stress; energize your decision making and your personal power.

People often seek out therapy when they are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or alone. These feelings may cause symptoms of anxiety, depression, difficulty managing anger, or dependance on food or substances to cope. As a therapist I enjoy creating a relationship that is warm, consistent, caring and safe to explore difficult feelings or experiences while figuring out what symptoms like anxiety, or depression are trying to tell us. Having someone who understands the way you think and feel can be truly transformative. This process can lead to the rediscovery of your own innate constructive forces, bringing relief and much needed change.

I work with struggling individuals, families, and couples. Being a therapist is not for the faint of heart, yet I find that helping others improve their lives is my calling. I enjoy being that person my clients talk to about anything. My clients enjoy the judgement free zone that therapy with me entails. My approach to psychotherapy is that no matter where you’re starting from, change is possible! Change can cause uncertainty, anxiety, and confusion for many. I help my clients find the courage to start on their road to positive transformation.

Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, feeling overwhelmed or lost? Maybe you feel unfulfilled in your relationships, career, or other key areas of your life. If you are ready to explore these parts of yourself and interrupt patterns that are no longer serving you, then it may be time to engage in psychotherapy. Psychotherapy is a collaborative process which allows us to look at the areas that are causing distress, and identify ways to adjust your thoughts and behaviors to create positive change. I provide therapy in a safe, nonjudgmental environment where you can feel comfortable expressing yourself openly and authentically.

The style of treatment I offer is very inter-active utilizing the realities of the "here and now" situations of life within the therapy relationship. I am goal oriented and focus on what the client comes in to work on. Although analytically trained I use a broad range of eclectic approaches best suited for the problems brought in. I maintain a safe place to deal with hard to talk about matters in the most open and confidential manner.Please review my website @ ThomasJohnsonlcsw.com

I would love to connect with you and work with you to transform your life. I offer over 25 years of Psychotherapy experience with Mindfulness techniques which will empower you: releasing old patterns and re-claiming yet retrieving parts of yourself. Restoration of wholeness and balance on all levels is my ultimate goal. Other possible opportunities include: anxiety and stress reduction for performers, public speakers, and other artists. I have been a Shamanic practitioner for 20 years.

My core philosophy is that therapy is not reserved for those who cannot help themselves; rather, it is a powerful tool for those who actively seek self-improvement. I firmly believe that you are the ultimate authority on your own life. I focus on building genuine and collaborative relationships, where I tap into your innate creativity, insights, and resilience to cultivate healthy coping mechanisms, facilitating personal growth and healing. Within this safe and supportive space I encourage you to embrace discomfort on the path toward genuine empowerment; helping you shift from reacting to life to actively responding to it.

Are you having a hard time distinguishing between what you want and what others want for you? Does your relationship with your parents affect your adult decision making in a way that feels a bit too much? Is the timeline you created for yourself earlier in life not exactly panning out the way you thought it might? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, you’re not alone. I’ve created a therapy space for my clients in which the confusion of your mid-20’s to early 30’s doesn’t have to feel so ambiguous, and establishing healthy boundaries feels possible.

I work with people struggling with life transitions, overwhelming emotions, and feeling stuck with where they are. My clients often find themselves disconnected from family and friends due to fear that they won’t be understood. Some have dealt with years of anxiety, depression, and trauma, making it difficult to imagine feeling better. Whatever you are going through, you don’t have to do it alone. Our work can help with finding your way through challenging times with greater appreciation of your own innate strength and a newfound perspective of what it means to create a life that is fulfilling and worth living.

Many people experience loneliness and difficulty finding and prioritizing themselves. They struggle to explore parts of aspiration due to guilt, shame, and fear. This doesn’t have to be you. If you are struggling with finding your value and your voice, then this is the space for you. Allow yourself to see the strength in who you are and how wonderful you have yet to be. I affirm individuals and families to trust themselves, after the world or people have let them down. I will help guide you down the road to meet your fulfilled self by encouraging you to step out of fear, find your voice, and regain your confidence.

With over 20 years of experience helping patients explore issues related to relationships, family, parenting, and career, my goal is to engage in a way that allows for lasting changes. We all get stuck, and at times experience feelings of depression, self-doubt, or anxiety. I work to help you understand the sources of those feelings, and to transform these insights into action.

In life, there is no obvious roadmap to finding happiness and satisfaction. The mission of therapy is to explore your inner world so that you can find meaning in the world outside. Our work will be to get you on a path to living a life in which you can be fulfilled and about which you can feel proud. The hardest step to take is the first one into the consulting room, and people often feel tremendous relief when they do. Therapy can be the one place in the world where your issues are front and center, you need not compete with others to be heard, and the only agenda is your self-improvement. If done well, it is life-changing.

Despite the adversity and struggles we face, there’s often a place of hope and light in ourselves that we overlook. Taking the time to prioritize oneself takes strength and presents the opportunity to recognize one’s ability to grow. Together, we can understand and learn how to better manage the barriers that present themselves and that can get in the way of you attaining the quality of life you deserve.

One way I've been able to help people is to assist them in preventing things in their life from getting worse and at the same time, helping them to overcome the obstacles in order to make things better.

My practice combines traditional psychotherapy and chakra-based techniques to reach specific goals, stimulate change and growth, and heal memories and experiences. This mind-body approach can be thought of as nature's mind-healing mechanism and all types of clients (not just holistically-oriented) take to it readily. It is effective with most issues - work and relationship difficulties, finding direction in life and most disorders especially addictions, anxiety, and depression. I focus on developing intuition, becoming grounded and productive, expressing creativity and personal power, and connecting to self and other.

My goal is to support you in developing the insight, motivation, and skills needed to overcome personal obstacles and make positive life changes. I offer a warm, nonjudgmental atmosphere where we can explore your past, better understand your present, and develop specific skills to reach goals and improve your overall quality of life.

If you are living with or beyond illness and loss or caring for someone who is, either as a family member/friend or professional, seeking out therapy is one way to take care of yourself as you navigate the challenges that come with these experiences. I believe that even in the most difficult times of life, people have an amazing capacity to grow, learn, connect, love, and find meaning and purpose. This can be balanced with the more uncomfortable feelings that come along with illness, survivorship, loss, and caregiving. I offer a non-judgemental and empathic therapeutic space where we will work together to find this balance.

I am an experienced clinical psychologist who is dedicated to helping individuals and couples move forward in their lives through a better understanding of the obstacles in their paths. Your concerns may involve relationship difficulties, family issues, professional conflicts or a general sense that you are not proceeding in life the way you had hoped. You may be struggling with feelings of anxiety, sadness or depression. I have particular expertise working with individuals who are dealing with chronic illnesses and the family members who are supporting these individuals.

With 23 years of experience, I am committed to guiding you on a pathway of healing. Many of my clients have a history of traumatic events throughout their lifespan, or have had a one time event that has not resolved. I utilize evidenced based treatment specializing in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) as well as others (CPT, CPT-i, PE, CBT) to work through life experiences that have shaped negative thought patterns in order to move towards a more positive thought process despite previous trauma. The working goal is getting past the past; healing and having a new perspective on life!