Therapists in New York, NY

Starting therapy can be scary, which is why I strive to create a safe environment where you can feel comfortable to open up and explore difficult feelings and experiences. Together we can address undesirable thoughts and behaviors that impact your life, understand relationship dynamics, and work collaboratively to promote change. My goal as a therapist is to provide you with support, empower you to grow, and offer you tools to effectively manage current difficulties.

I believe as unique individuals, we all have the strength and power within us to help improve our way of life. I am here to serve as an understanding, empathic, and non-judgmental support system as we navigate through the initial concerns that brought you to therapy. Understanding the significant relationship between our own thoughts, experiences, and behaviors will assist in developing a stronger sense of self and a higher form of functioning in the world.

Hello and welcome! With over 20 years of experience, I specialize in treating anxiety/phobias, low self-esteem, depression, relationship problems, weight/body concerns, and trauma. I'm also very effective in helping others manage stress, particularly around career/work issues, health concerns, grief, procrastination, perfectionism, artistic blocks and major life changes. My style is interactive, very supportive and focused on you reaching your goals. I'll provide a confidential, nonjudgmental space where you can feel safe to express your feelings and explore issues in depth. My priority is that you feel "heard" and fully accepted.

Have you been feeling down or anxious? Do you have marital/relationship stressors and feel like things will never change? Does your child experience behavioral challenges and/or has a hard time communicating/socializing with peers? Perhaps parenting has been overwhelming and you need a safe space to talk and find new ways to manage your emotions and situations?

In practice I use a pragmatic, results-oriented approach and am not tethered to one particular psychoanalytic modality. Rather, recognizing each patient has unique needs, I draw from many therapeutic approaches that best fit each patient. In my practice, I can quickly assess which techniques will work best to meet each client's individual needs to show patients that they can have the right tools to reach their optimal comfort level in their careers, families, and relationships. The goal is bridging the gap and finding the most productive pathway between where clients are and where they want to be.

Are you UNHAPPY in one or more areas of your life (i.e. work, relationships, health, taking care of yourself, self esteem) and unsure of the right steps you need to take? Are you feeling STUCK and UNABLE To Move Forward? Are ANXIETY or DEPRESSIVE feelings getting in the way of achieving your goals? THE GOOD NEWS is that there are effective solutions to these struggles and YOU DON'T NEED TO SUFFER ANY LONGER. For more than 20 years I have been helping people recover, grow, find answers to their difficulties and achieve the life they want.

I help people who are suffering from depression, chronic disease and PTSD restore health, manage stress and overcome limiting beliefs so they can feel empowered and vibrant again. When one’s authentic self is blocked, mental health issues can form and grow into depression, addiction, anxiety, phobias etc. Hypnosis, somatics and art therapy are some of the powerful modalities I use to help bring balance and union between the conscious and unconscious mind. Through Hypnosomatics we cultivate wellness in the entire personality, that helps people see their true self, rather than who they present to the world.

I am licensed in both New York and California with over 16 years of clinical experience. I love working with folks who are looking to reflect on the things in their lives they want more and less of, the things that bring them joy and pain and work to maximize and minimize them accordingly. If you are willing to be vulnerable and open within a safe space and prepared to work through challenges and changes as needed, contact me for a consultation to see if we might work well together.

Dr. Couvadelli is an adult and pediatric Neuropsychologist/Psychologist with areas of expertise in clinical neuropsychology, cognitive rehabilitation and health psychology. Dr. Couvadelli obtained her PhD in Behavioral Medicine with a focus on Cognitive Neuroscience. She completed an internship in clinical psychology/neuropsychology, a fellowship in cognitive rehabilitation, and a three-year postdoctoral fellowship in neuropsychology. Dr. Couvadelli has served as the head of Pediatric Neuropsychology at JFK Medical Center, NJ and she holds the appointment of Assistant Professor of Neuroscience at Seton Hall University School of Health/Medical Sciences.

I help patients struggling with death anxiety, narcissistic abuse, and relationship issues, seeking freedom from toxic dynamics, a robust sense of self, and healthy relationships built on mutual respect. They desire empowerment, self-worth, and confidence.

Jungian analysis and psychotherapy treat a wide range of life's concerns and issues. Treatment focuses on resolving current difficulties or life changes, exploring relationship patterns or work conflicts, on understanding one's personal history more deeply, and more generally, on personal meaning and an enhanced quality of life. Certified Jungian analysts and psychotherapists are located in the greater New York area, including Westchester, Connecticut and New Jersey. Referrals can also be made to Jungian analysts in the wider United States and many countries throughout the world.

I specialize in working with creative highly sensitive people who deal with depression and anxiety. Together we will process your experiences, change unhelpful narratives, and develop harmony and balance within yourself. I work as witness in helping you develop a more nuanced inner dialogue to move from a place of confusion and disconnection towards self compassion and healing. I am LGBTQIA+ affirming, Sex Positive, Spiritually affirming, and work from a trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, multiculturally sensitive, & intersectional approach towards embodied healing and life empowerment.

I work best with people who want to change their lives but feel stuck, confused and paralyzed by fear and anxiety. They feel dishonest with themselves and frustrated for giving up on their true desires. However, deep inside they know they can do better. This struggle is their most intimate enemy. They feel alienated and unhappy sometimes in their relationships, work, profession, and in their daily lives in general. I help them to feel more confident about themselves, motivated to take control over their lives and to make the changes they want to make.

As a therapist, I aim to create a safe emotional space where you will feel increasingly comfortable expressing your feelings and thoughts. I imagine therapy as a journey, a process of transformation from a place of suffering to a place of healing and see my role as that of a fellow traveler and a guide who listens to your experience and helps you create your own story. Being able to find words to match your experience and have someone witness that moment is a deeply freeing process, that leads to symptom relief, greater self-awareness and a more meaningful life.

Each person brings to therapy a unique life story that deserves to be heard in a trusting and respectful environment. We will spend the first sessions gaining an understanding of who you are and what brings you to therapy. Together, we will develop a tailored plan with realistic goals that address your specific needs and desires. We will move through the sessions at a pace that feels safe and meaningful and we will build a therapeutic collaboration that enables us to explore your thoughts and feelings with nonjudgmental curiosity and kind openness to your life experiences.

Many people find themselves stuck in repetitive patterns of behavior and thinking that do not serve their well-being. Therapy helps to identify and examine these patterns in order to understand how and why they affect our sense of self, our moods, and our relationships in negative ways. Together we will uncover new ways of thinking and relating, and learn how to apply them in your life. The therapy room is a healing and safe space in which we can collaboratively explore the obstacles preventing you from fully achieving your life goals and break the painful patterns of relating to yourself and others.

I am a highly experienced psychologist, who worked in the Financial District for many years. A graduate of Columbia University, I work with adults, older adolescents, families and couples. My approach is practical and strength-based, helping people develop the skills to effectively address immediate concerns, as well as long-standing problems. My areas of expertise include the treatment of depression and anxiety, trauma, entering and maintaining romantic relationships, managing family dynamics, and negotiating work environments.

Η πρακτική μου στηρίζεται στο ότι κάθε άτομο είναι μοναδικό και έχει τον δικό του προσωπικό τρόπο αντιμετώπισης των δυσκολιών που συχνά δημιουργεί η ζωή. Προσφέρω μια θεραπευτική προσέγγιση που θα βοηθήσει κάθε άτομο να αποκτήσει τις απαραίτητες ικανότητες αντιμετώπισης αυτών των δυσκολιών. Η πρακτική μου θα σας βοηθήσει να εξερευνήσετε και να ανακαλύψετε τρόπους που θα σας βοηθήσουν να επιτύχετε υψηλότερη ποιότητα ζωής.

Perhaps you are doubting your abilities and self-worth; or maybe you are facing challenging situations and uncomfortable changes. You might be feeling "stuck", confused and uncertain as to how to move on from past experiences or how to manage worries about the future. Let us work together in identifying and accepting your true self and developing the skills to handle life's stressors. Let us work towards embracing every day in a meaningful way. Whether you are a seasoned creative professional, or a hobbyist slowly exploring her creative side, our practice will help you overcome the psychological obstacles that get in your way.