Therapists in New York, NY

Anxiety on its own can be extremely challenging. To make matters more difficult, it often also comes with sleep difficulties or depression, which can make daily life an exhausting and frustrating experience. The good news is that with the correct approach, it is usually possible to make significant progress in a short period of time. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, and related difficulties (including panic attacks, OCD, generalized anxiety, phobias, PTSD, and others). I have a particular specialty in the treatment of insomnia and sleep related disorders.

Sometimes we feel stuck, that life has become unmanageable, or that we simply will never find happiness. Please know that I understand. I provide practical, empathetic, non-judgmental psychotherapy grounded in scientific research. My approach is collaborative, and I strive to create a warm, genuine, authentic space where you can come to understand and identify the unhelpful patterns in your life, and choose to make adjustments that clear your path forward.

I realize that it takes great courage to look for help. In working together with you, I will listen carefully to your problems and goals. It is my aim to make you feel comfortable, to understand your challenges, and to provide you with the most effective solutions available based on current research and expert practices. To do this I use evidence based treatments that have been tested to ensure they are effective while tailoring these to your own needs and goals. These include cognitive behavioral therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, mindfulness meditation, and motivational training to help clarify and accomplish your goals.

By visiting this site, you’ve taken a brave and bold step towards feeling better. You might feel paralyzed with fear, guilt, or sadness; maybe you’re dealing with constant ruminating thoughts, or maybe you’re going through a difficult transition. Regardless, I’m on your team, and I’m here to help. You can expect me to approach therapy in a collaborative and YOU centered way. This means we’re partners in your treatment. We’ll work together to learn what’s wrong, create goals, and to move you towards feeling better.

Finding a therapist is an important, yet challenging task. I have worked with individuals of all ages with issues including, but not limited to depression, anxiety, gender identity struggles, and borderline personality disorder.

Ruth Lippin has been successfully treating children, adolescents, and adults struggling with anxiety and OCD, on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, for over 20 years. At Conquer Anxiety & OCD, Ruth has created a personalized, boutique practice where she uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure and response prevention (ERP), acceptance and commitment (ACT) therapy and mindfulness to achieve your goals. Ruth also helps people during life transitions that often cause a significant amount of distress and anxiety.

Are you seeking to enhance your happiness or prosperity? Do you find that your rational thoughts conflict with your emotional responses? Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, or struggling in your relationships? Is OCD creating obstacles? Are you facing issues with alcohol? I provide a gentle method for uncovering your genuine and empowered self. Rather than seeking a cure, life can be managed, explored and comprehended. We can learn to listen, be effective and meet our needs. Leadership and transformation require intention and attention. It may be time to explore your emotional well-being, and take charge of your life.

I believe that using evidence-based techniques in a compassionate therapeutic relationship is the key to successful treatment. My work with my clients is grounded in empathy and connection while helping individuals gain insight into their struggles. As your therapist, I will help you learn how to reduce the impact and influence of painful thoughts and feelings while taking action to build a life that is full and meaningful. You will also learn how to implement new techniques and skills and, ultimately, how to be your own therapist.

If you’re looking for help, there is a good chance that you've felt overwhelmed by your thoughts and feelings, or felt lost in your relationships or life itself. I collaborate with each individual and couple, helping them feel understood and seen, rather than jumping to any quick-fix solutions. Using principles and skills drawn from both skills based and compassion focused approaches, I strive to help clients learn more about their underlying values, sense of self, and patterns that have played out in their lives. Through this process, we work collaboratively to develop the skills and insight to move towards fulfillment and purpose.

I bring warmth, sensitivity & a strong sense of humor as a clinical psychologist. With expertise in treating Autism OCD & Anxiety I have developed a specialized niche in working with individuals with these often co-occurring challenges. Using Cognitive Behavior Therapy, including Exposure and Response Prevention, and Mindfulness strategies I will help you develop an action plan to move forward reducing feelings of isolation and having a meaningful successful life. Often sought out to treat extreme symptoms I approach all patients with a goal-oriented style that teaches you and your family skills & techniques to help live the life you want.

I am a cognitive behavioral therapist that uses various modalities and an integrative approach. My clients range from 10 through adulthood. My specialties include: anxiety disorders, OCD, social anxiety, panic disorder and phobias. I am an expert in helping individuals overcome Depression, ADD, PTSD and ODD. My expertise encompasses treating individuals, couples and groups. I am committed to helping people through a process of selecting positive/balanced and a realistic focus, attitude change and revamping antiquated belief systems. I strive to treat each patient uniquely after assessing individual needs, and collaborating with you to reach your desired outcomes/goals.

I specialize in the cognitive-behavioral treatment of panic disorder, OCD, anxiety, challenging life transitions and depression. Using the integration of cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, and relational therapy strategies, I believe successful therapy is achieved in the context of an accepting and supportive relationship. It is in the spirit of this collaborative approach that I coach patients through an effective process of change, addressing problems and symptoms so that patients can achieve change, meaning and value in their lives.

I believe that using evidence-based techniques in a compassionate therapeutic relationship is the key to successful treatment. My work with my clients is grounded in empathy and connection while helping individuals gain insight into their struggles. As your therapist, I will help you to learn how to reduce the impact and influence of painful thoughts and feelings while taking action to build a life that is full and meaningful. You will also learn how to implement new techniques and skills and, ultimately, how to be your own therapist.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over a decade of experience providing evidence-based treatments (CBT, DBT, ACT, and ERP) for a wide range of mental health issues. I'm licensed to provide care in New York, New Jersey, and Florida. Through my generalist training, I developed particular interest in the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and reproductive struggles, which led to additional, specialized training in these areas. I am incredibly passionate about my work and am dedicated to providing quality care that equips people with skills for long-lasting change.

Mak Morin, LCAT (they/them) is a drama therapist whose clinical ethics are informed by anti-oppressive and transformative political frameworks. They are passionate about the human capacity for liberation and healing, and our ability to empower each other and collectively improve our lives. Mak takes a flexible, relational approach informed by narrative, expressive arts, and play techniques; they partner with clients to co-create a space for reflection and growth.

Certified Brainspotting Therapist specializing in OCD and trauma. I am offering safe and relaxed space, where the goal is to empower my clients to work on their issues but also give my clients concrete healing tools to take home with them and use daily. Tools from evidence based Exposure Response Prevention Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and brain -body therapy of Brainspotting with a successful rate of healing trauma, OCD, anxiety, pain and sport injury trauma to name few.

Struggling with anxiety or depression? Dealing with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)? Recovering from a traumatic experience (PTSD)? Stuck in an unhealthy routine? With 15+ years of experience, I provide Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in a supportive environment, encouraging change at a pace that feels right for you. I am highly skilled with CBT and have extensive training with Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and other exposure based approaches.

I am passionate and committed to working with my clients to change thinking patterns and behaviors leading to happier, more satisfying lives. I will work with you to set goals and focus on achieving them! I believe that feeling comfortable in therapy is crucial and that your connection to your therapist is most valuable. Because of this, I have multiple clinicians at the practice to make sure that everyone finds the right fit for them. I am a certified in CBT and use this approach to teach clients to be their own therapists!

Finding the right therapist/therapy for your struggles is very challenging. If you suffer from problems with anxiety, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive thoughts/behaviors (see ocdintensive.com), or impulse control problems (such as hair pulling, skin picking) then the therapy that's been found in research to be the most effective is Cognitive-behavioral therapy. I have extensive experience and training using Cognitive-behavioral therapy to that these problems.