Couples Counseling Therapists in New York

Whatever it is that brings you to therapy, I stand by the commitment, “I’m here with you.” I believe that each of our stories are equally sacred as they are unique and see therapy as an opportunity to cultivate curiosity for ourselves and to let go of self-judgement. Taking a Psychodynamic approach, I aim to help my clients unravel, experience, and understand themselves more deeply, through building awareness, flexibility, and the capacity to make change. Humor, authenticity, and the willingness to experiment is foundational to my approach.

I believe that in order to work on your issues -- regardless of what they are -- you must first feel safe and understood. My treatment approach is first to provide you with a safe environment created through empathic and non-judgmental listening. Change -- even positive change -- is difficult. By understanding my clients' individual strengths and applying effective treatment approaches, change can happen. This is a process that evolves through a working relationship of open communication and trust. Identifying and changing those patterns of behavior is the focus of our work together.

I can help. Whether you're a professional, an artist, or a stay-at-home parent - whether your challenge is situational, chronic, or acute - my pragmatic therapeutic approach addresses confidence, productivity, and personal satisfaction. I am a Clinical Professor, Psychiatry, Columbia University. Conveniently located on the Upper West Side, I was trained at: Columbia University Medical Center, Institute for Psychoanalytic Training and Research (advanced candidate); The Wright Institute, Berkeley (M.A. & Psy.D.); St. Mary's Hospital, San Francisco (Internship); UCSF Medical Center, Langley Porter Psychiatric Institute (Externship); and California College of the Arts, College Counseling Center (Post-doctoral Fellowship).

You may be feeling stuck right now. Stuck in an unfulfilling relationship, stuck in an anxious emotional state, or stuck having the same arguments with your family members over and over again. I work collaboratively with my clients to identify maladaptive patterns so they can break the cycle of what hasn’t been working. I create a supportive environment so my clients can figure out what DOES work in order to build and maintain strong relationships with loved ones.

I believe that we always have the opportunity to change our course and improve our lives. I am dedicated to helping my clients achieve their tangible goals using practical solutions so that they can live healthier, happier lives. Together, we will change your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors while developing useful skills to help you reach your goals. We will use evidence based therapies including cognitive, behavioral, exposure, and mindfulness approaches. CBT is short-term, action-oriented, and solution focused, providing you with key tools to address depression, anxiety, relationship and identity issues.

My intentions are to help others become empowered and discover their self worth. I am always respectful, genuine, and non-judgemental in my approach. Sometimes you just need to be heard to sort thoughts/life situations out, or you may be ready to start your journey to heal from the past. Perhaps it's time to learn strategies to manage daily stressors, or work on repairing family and/or couple issues. I hope to be able to provide the quality support needed.

Understanding the value that therapy can bring to a person’s health and wellbeing, I strive to provide a safe space for everyone who enters my office. I have experience working with a diverse population providing individual, couples and family therapy. Although I may be an expert in the field, I know my clients are experts in their own lives. By working together, I hope changes can be made and for their goals to be reached.

I am a genuine, empathetic and passionate therapist. I work with all genders and races with acknowledgment to cultural competence and sensitivity. For adolescent clients I incorporate the parents/guardians to assure effective change. I believe that we all have the ability to change or improve in any situation. I utilize strength based approaches providing validation towards empowerment and positive change. My principle focus is "Changing the way you see things and the things you see will change". Counseling is a significant step towards self-actualization which can benefit a person with increase self-awareness, self-care and future endeavors.

I can assist you to explore what keeps you stuck and to make long-term changes in your life. Through the process we can help you improve your relationships, deal with parenting issues, improve your mood, decrease fears and reach your life goals. I am trained in both psychodynamic interpersonal therapy and short-term modalities. I believe in working on the integration of physical health (diet, exercise, sleep, medical problems) to improve mental health. I will assist you to identify your health goals and make lifestyle changes.

Congratulations! You took the first step towards happiness and self-improvement! Life can throw us curveballs leaving us to deal with difficult decisions. Inevitably, sometimes we get stuck resulting in unhappiness or feeling unfulfilled. Unexpected changes, toxic relationships, unhealthy attitudes, maladaptive coping habits, or just a general desire to lead a more productive life without knowing how to get there can also cause dismay. Managing these problems and getting back to enjoying life is an attainable goal and I'm happy to help by providing keen insight and the concrete tools needed to make positive and lasting change.

In our sessions, I take a collaborative and integrative approach, drawing from various therapeutic modalities to tailor our work to your individual needs. I believe in the power of a trusting therapeutic relationship and strive to create an environment where you feel heard, valued, and empowered to make positive changes in your life. Your unique experiences and perspectives are at the heart of our work together. I am dedicated to providing client-centered care, tailoring our sessions to meet your specific goals and aspirations. I am honored to be a part of your journey towards personal growth and well-being.

Danika has extensive experience working with individuals with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, life changes, and everyday stressors. Her goal for you is to be in the driver's seat of your own therapy and to feel safe and empowered in and outside of sessions.

For someone to undertake therapy is almost always fraught with anxiety. Who is this person I am trusting with my thoughts and feelings? Will she understand me? Everyone shares these questions and concerns in one form or another. The work I do with people is geared toward helping them to understand themselves better and to make better choices in their lives. I have many years of experience in working with people facing relationship difficulties, the challenge of using their skills to their best advantage, and in helping adults to navigate the challenges of parenting.

I have 25 years experience working productively with people of diverse backgrounds, ages, and sexual orientations. Our job together is to identify dysfunctional patterns that contribute to—even perpetuate—your difficulties. The main focus of therapy is to remove inner and outer obstacles that prevent you from reaching your goals and having better relationships. Please note, after years of counseling and assessment in offices, I‘ve recently moved into a different space: video. Active listening in a safe, private setting is foundational to this work. I’ve learned that the catalytic elements of good therapy can thrive via video too.

My name is Jean V. Souffrant, a practicing Mental Health Counselor as well as a licensed Psychoanalyst. I am licensed both as a Mental Health Counselor as well as an Analyst. I am a graduate of a Psychoanalytic Institute, Alfred Adler Institue in New York, where I also lectured for a number of years until a few years ago. I am an extremely friendly, experienced and highly supportive of my patients and nonjudgemental. The ability to build a relationship and to help the patient to overcome her/his issues through the encouragement and stimulation which he/ she receives during the course of the process is my main purpose.

Everyone has the potential to make life-affirming changes. However, many of us move through our lives relying on unhealthy coping mechanisms. Learning to pause and reframe our responses to difficult situations can create better outcomes, deeper relationships, and more life satisfaction. You bring a unique sense of self determination into the therapeutic space. Using a strengths-based perspective, we’ll build upon the gifts you already possess to bust through the patterns of thinking and behavior keeping you from accomplishing your goals.

I work with young adults and professionals in their path to self-discovery and healing. I specialize in treating trauma and relationship issues. I have also been trained in cross-cultural psychology and help individuals to explore their multicultural identities. In addition, I apply the knowledge I have gained through my experiences as a leadership and management consultant to help individuals who are striving to find greater purpose and meaning in their careers.

My goal in working with patients is to provide a safe and calm environment to explore issues of concern to them. I understand that it is not always easy to speak about problems, but I believe that through careful listening and gentle inquiry, it is possible to begin to gain insight into feelings and behaviors. I very much respect the needs of each individual, and work in a way that recognizes that people have different ways of expressing themselves, and that it is critical to give people an opportunity to tell their own story in their own way, and in their own time.

Hello! My name is Jenna Hendricksen and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in New York State. I welcome clients from varied backgrounds and enjoy supporting them in surmounting life transitions, exploring pre-marital therapy, managing trauma, reducing anxiety and depression, and resolving couples issues. My work draws upon several evidence-based approaches, including EMDR, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), emotionally-focused therapy (EFT), mindfulness, and behavioral therapy. I also have several years' experience in supporting individuals on the autism spectrum and their families.