Culturally Sensitive Therapists in New York, NY

When it comes to sex and relationship problems, many of us lead lives of quiet desperation. Sometimes you can be lying in bed next to someone and feel a million miles apart. I am a licensed psychotherapist, specializing in couple therapy and sex therapy. I am the New York Times best-selling author of "She Comes First," and I regularly contribute to major publications such as The Atlantic, The Economist and CNN Health amongst others. Talking about sex and relationships is hard, but self-silencing is even harder. My approach is solutions-oriented, with an emphasis on honest communication, and I give homework in between sessions.

When you lose the ability to connect with others or your connections are unfulfilling, you may choose to settle for just getting by. You may put on a happy face because it seems easier while pushing more painful emotions aside. Maybe you fear if you show your true self you will lose control or worse, be seen as unlovable. You feel stuck - perhaps struggling to even identify what is causing you pain. I get it. Facing fear, shame, self-doubt or past injuries can be overwhelming and the prospect of change daunting, especially when you think you have to do it by yourself.

Are you finding difficulty leaving a toxic relationship whether it be with your partner, family members, friends or your boss? Are you feeling powerless to change your situation? Is your constant need for the approval of others affecting your self-esteem? Are you becoming depressed and/or anxious as a result? Have you fallen hostage to discouraging fears and insecurities? Seeking support in order to regain emotional and mental health is the first step in taking back control. I can help you on this journey.

As a clinical social worker, the bulk of my experience outside of private practice is within the school system. I have been able to work directly with students, teachers, and families on a wide range of issues that are worked on through therapy. I have experience in areas such as: relationship issues (family, romantic, professional etc.), parenting issues, developmental disabilities, depression, anxiety, autism, grief, stress, trauma, and more. In private practice, I appreciate working directly with families, children, individuals, and educators on their presenting needs outside of the constraints of the academic setting.

Note: I am on parental leave and will return in January 2024. Therapy can provide new perspectives during a time when the world seems disconnected and life feels overwhelming. As a licensed clinical psychologist, I provide evidence-based psychotherapies for individuals struggling with anxiety, stress, panic attacks, depression, self-esteem, relationship issues, and life transitions. Living a life consistent with our values is a common, and often elusive, goal. To support my clients in this endeavor, I integrate evidence-based psychotherapies with relational and process-oriented techniques.

Our vision is to provide guidance, support, encouragement, and tools that will allow your own empowerment as you take active steps toward steady progress. We assist you with addressing mental health goals, including working toward recovery in improved health and wellness. At Together Therapy our goal is to be there for you every step of the way as you achieve healthy overall mental wellness.

I offer a space where clients can speak freely and be seen, heard, and understood. I work with clients who are seeking to rediscover who they are and help them live a more authentic and intentional life. I have a focus in supporting clients who are navigating their identity, future, relationships and survivors of trauma. In sessions, we work together to challenge and change patterns, reclaim your power, and transform into the best version of yourself. I welcome clients of a diverse background and those who are members of the LGBTQIA+, sex-positive, and kink community.

I understand how difficult it can be to seek support. Oftentimes, we put other's needs and wants before our own. My therapy sessions utilize a holistic approach. This means, I will offer the very best support possible by viewing each client as a whole person versus only focusing on a specific mental health need. Therapy time will be spent discussing client's emotional, social, physical and spiritual health. I have several years of experience working with many different clients struggling with a multitude of mental health concerns.

Often, despite knowing what they "should" or "could" do to achieve personal growth, people feel stuck in similar patterns. Others feel lost or that they don't feel content. So many of life's challenges evoke painful feelings, including sadness, fear, anxiety, frustration, loneliness, and isolation. I see therapy as a space where I can help my patients understand those feelings and how they relate to their personal, familial and cultural narratives. With that in hand, patients gain freedom and confidence in how they choose to navigate the world.

Footprints was started by a therapist who realized that often times the services provided to low socio-economic communities is lacking quality care. We noticed these communities were confronted with long wait times, disrespectful admins, and subpar treatment. The one and only purpose was to exploit the community for profit without providing the level of care deserved. Feel Better Therapy began from the inspiration to provide quality mental health care to the poorest of communities and treating the clients of this community the same way a rich patient would be treated in a clinic treating affluent clients.

In our sessions together, you can expect my therapeutic style to be warm, empathetic and person-centered. Therapy should not be one-size-fits-all and I recognize that every client brings a different story to session. You are the expert of your own experience and I will take the time to understand how we can collaborate together to work on your own personal therapeutic goals. We will work to help you develop new tools, process your experiences, emphasize your strengths and celebrate the little victories along the way.

You long to release the emotional strongholds and frustrating patterns that have taken over your life. You seek to break free from being a victim of your past and being held back by unresolved pain, recurrent conflicts, and trauma. You would like to embrace awareness, healing, self-discovery, and self-mastery. I am here to help you reconnect with hope and inspiration and make therapy an enriching and empowering experience. Our work together can help transform the pain and wounding of your past and present challenges into your truth and potential for connection, ease, joy, and fulfillment.

First, welcome to therapy! It is a wonderful step in beginning your journey to self-discovery and improving your general well-being. I consider it a privilege to partner with clients to work towards overcoming obstacles in their lives. During my 10+ years of experience, I have worked with adolescents and adults in a variety of settings – from student counseling centers to hospital inpatient and outpatient settings to nursing homes. I specialize in the effects of trauma, depression, anxiety, and self-esteem/identity and work with people in a relational and interpersonal way.

I am a bilingual Latino queer therapist that focuses on working with the LGBTQ+ community. I am currently licensed in the state of NY and NJ. My goal is to serve as a source of support in the healing process of queer folk through the means of talk therapy. I currently specialize working with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions.

Do you have an innate drive to be the best, yet no matter the achievement you struggle to feel happy? Are you self-reflective and self-aware, yet feel a lack of connection and acceptance to who you are? You’re not alone. My focus of our therapeutic collaboration is the importance of reconnecting with the inner self. Together, we’ll explore unconscious needs and desires to challenge negative thought patterns helping you push past perceived barriers and evoke change.

Clients describe me as empathetic, supportive, humorous, attentive, and authentic. I have spent years supporting individuals, couples & families navigating interpersonal challenges, anxiety, depression, infidelity, trauma, stress, self-esteem, work challenges, and life transitions. I also provide premarital counseling. I have expertise supporting the unique challenges of marginalized communities including Black, POC, LGBTQIA+, neurodiverse, poly, etc. I am passionate about providing therapy because I know firsthand that finding a culturally aware therapist is not an easy feat.

Why were we taught algebra, but never taught about healthy relationships, delightful sex, grief, depression, or loving our bodies? Why do we fall into the same traps we fell into yesterday? Why do we go back to behaviors that we know are bad for us? I work with folks who feel stuck in painful cycles. I have special training in relationships, sex, and grief. I’ll give you tools & hold you accountable. My specialties are relationships, anxiety, grief, men's issues, queer issues, compulsive masturbation, porn literacy, low desire, ED & teens.

Shionna Stupart is a licensed clinical social worker with a focus on treating mental illness, emotional and other behavioral disturbances. She uses a comprehensive approach to treatment in order enhance social functioning, self-determination, optimal health, and overall well-being. As a clinician her purpose is to provide a collaborative safe environment in order to process and redefine those experiences and garner insight. Shionna value's building and maintaining a therapeutic relationship with each client by imparting empathy, confidentiality and understanding.

Gulsanam works to empower their clients, providing a space to be truly seen and heard. They strive to be a comforting presence to help guide clients to their own self-fulfillment. They use Psychodynamic and CBT theory to explore their client’s past and present while also committing to understanding how one’s cultural identity or marginalized experience might be of impact.