Divorce Therapists in New York, NY

I take a collaborative approach with clients and their processes because I believe each person has an understanding of what works for them. I work with individuals, couples, families, friends and coworkers struggling with a variety of issues as well as anger and anxiety. Couples counseling: I can help you develop tools to create more understanding, and compassion for each other.

I am a caring psychologist with over fifteen years of clinical experience. My expertise includes helping people with depression, loneliness, shame, and relationship difficulties. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, creative artists, infertility patients, and new mothers (adjusting to new motherhood and post-partum depression), as well as women who have suffered pregnancy loss.

I am psychoanalyst with over 15 years of experience working with individuals and couples. If you’re feeling like something is missing and finding it difficult these days to feel grounded in yourself, I want to help you figure out what’s getting in the way so you can feel like your true self again. Unresolved grief, trauma, feelings of abandonment, shame, and anger can hide in the unconscious mind and keep us stuck in toxic patterns that ruin relationships, sex and our sense of self. Anxiety, fear, and unmanaged stress can wreak havoc on our ability to hold on to a sense of hope.

I am committed to helping my patients understand and correct patterns that interfere with the realization of their personal and/or professional goals and living their life more fully. I treat individuals and couples and specialize in relationship issues, depression, anxiety, grief/loss, addictions, life transitions, health concerns, unresolved trauma and parenting/step-parenting challenges. I also treat people who feel relatively sturdy and successful but are going through a period of notable stress when stretched beyond their capacity. I have a graduate degree from Columbia University and a four year postgraduate certification in psychoanalysis and comprehensive psychotherapy from the National Institute for the Psychotherapies.

I focus on helping my clients overcome interferences in reaching their potential in their relationships and careers. In doing psychotherapy for more than 38 years, I have developed a way of working that combines being highly interactive and collaborative with being empathic and supportive. I am a warm, flexible, humorous, curious and practical person. These are personal qualities that I find help with my being able to form a strong, trusting and effective working relationship with clients. Also, I have developed a well-honed ability to design treatment that fits the needs of a particular client or couple.

As a therapist it is my goal to help you manage and proactively address issues related to your personal and professional well-being. I help you define what you want and then how best to achieve it. With these tools you will feel increased confidence which in turn will influence how you make career choices and how to choose your closest friends and romantic partners. I am active with you in this process and work with all ages and experiences. Strategies for success and satisfaction are provided and explored.

You have come to a safe, non-judgmental and positive place! I will be there to provide you with support and practical tools to help you cope more effectively, experience personal growth and enjoy life. My style is interactive, positive and warm. I utilize tools from a variety of modalities customized for YOU - drawing from cognitive-behavioral therapy, positive psychology, mindfulness, psychodynamic therapy and expressive arts (music, performance and writing). I work with people from all walks of life - from judges and attorneys to students and professors, to homemakers, business people, artists and many more.

In my Psychology Today blog, The Minute Therapist, I focus on how changing our thoughts and deeper, underlying beliefs can help us control troubling emotions and lead more effective lives. Many people are burdened by anxiety, phobias, stress, relationship problems, depression, insomnia, anger-related issues, and sexual dysfunctions. In cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), we directly address these problems to help people develop more adaptive behaviors and ways of thinking. CBT is a time-limited treatment and the most well-documented method of therapy in use today.

Perhaps you are at a crossroads in your life; or, feeling stuck in some way and want to reflect on what brought you here and where this stage may lead. If this describes how you feel, you are taking a courageous step in seeking a therapist and I support you in this courage. I am ready to listen, explore your needs and whether or not you may want to make changes. I will work with you to set goals for yourself and in making desired changes. I have years of experience successfully working as a relational psychotherapist and alcohol/drug counselor.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist located in San Francisco, CA. My practice serves adults living anywhere in California or New York. I specialize in the treatment of trauma/PTSD, depression, and problems with relationships and adjustment during life transitions. I am currently accepting new patients for remote, weekday evening sessions.

Therapy can create a safe and supportive environment to rebuild resiliency and a sense of balance following a crisis or major life event. For many of my patients, the decision to start a family is met with unexpected hurdles such as fertility challenges, pregnancy loss, and pregnancy and postpartum depression/anxiety. I help women navigate the isolation, loneliness and strained relationships that are common to these experiences. I hold space for both grief and hope throughout your unique journey.

In over thirty years of practice I have come to appreciate the unique individuality of each person. I therefore work to get each individual to actively participate in setting goals and making the process beneficial . I served as a consultant to The Fertility Center of Northern New Jersey, the Jewish Home at Rockleigh, and the Terrence Cardinal Cooke Healthcare Facility, and am a clinical supervisor at the Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy. I have written and presented on psychotherapy across cultures and am actively involved in organizing international conferences on various psychological topics.

Drawing on 15 years of experience in a range of clinical settings, Amanda combines energy, humor, and empathy to help her clients overcome life's challenges and achieve their goals. A Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Amanda believes there is no cookie-cutter approach to therapy — instead, she offers a personalized blend of traditional talk therapy and practical skills and tools as she builds meaningful relationships with her clients.

With 40 years of clinical practice experience, I can help you gain insight into yourself, your feelings, your symptoms and behaviors. I have expertise in helping people who suffer from panic attacks, anxiety, depression, loneliness, fear, trauma, grief, relationship problems, and work issues. I can help you to change that which you choose to change. I am warm, empathic, and understanding. Although it is difficult to take that first step, it is eventually rewarding to have the freedom that comes from understanding yourself better and making choices that benefit your life. I mainly use an insight oriented psychodynamic approach.

Transform Your Life Through Therapy. For over 15 years, I've cultivated a safe, judgment-free sanctuary for clients to self-discover and heal. As an attuned, compassionate therapist, I gently guide you through your journey. My integrative approach draws from evidenced-based methodologies like CBT, DBT, EMDR, IFS, Trauma and Attachment Based Therapies, mindfulness practices, and somatic psychotherapy. By rewiring your story, you'll experience a profound transformation that extends far beyond the therapy room.

People often seek therapy at a point where life feels too stressful or off-kilter. This point might emerge gradually or occur in the face of acute problems, stressors or losses that feel overwhelming. Effective therapy requires commitment and engagement on both the part of the therapist and patient and often involves exploring parts of oneself and one’s life that feel elusive or painful. The pursuit of change and growth can take time, however there is a remarkable payoff to effective treatment, which can include greater freedom and satisfaction in the areas of love and intimacy, family and relationships, creativity and work.

In my work, I aspire to create an atmosphere of safety, respect and trust, a space where judgement is suspended and we can freely explore and understand your needs, motivations and goals. Therapy could be used in many ways. You could choose to focus on particular symptoms, or develop strategies for certain situations. You may also use therapeutic space as a kind of playground where you can let yourself go, experience your inner reality and reflect on what happened to achieve greater self-awareness. My goal is to meet you where you are.

Whether you are feeling down, depleted, or in pain; if you’re wondering whether you are good enough, or having difficulties finding the motivation to start your day, psychotherapy is an effective way of rediscovering yourself. It allows you to get to the root of your symptoms and find the answers you are looking for in order to create a more fulfilling sense of self. As individuals, we all experience depression, anxiety, trauma in our lives, often more than once. You do not have to go through these issues alone.

Kristin Sroka, LMSW is a licensed master social worker. Kristin believes in providing a warm, supportive, and non-judgmental environment to help clients gain insight, heal, and achieve their goals. Kristin has experience working with clients who experience anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, relationship issues, life transitions, and concerns related to social identity.