Therapists in New York

You are the expert of your own life. Sometimes we lack the support or skills to create a meaningful life for ourselves. I am here to support you in cultivating your strengths and help you increase your toolbox of skills to build your sense of mastery and ability to cope more effectively with the challenges in your life. I am an intensively trained DBT therapist with expertise working with adolescent and adult women. As a DBT therapist I have experience working with borderline personality disorder, anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, self-harm behaviors, eating disorders, impulsivity, interpersonal difficulties and trauma.

As a clinical social worker for the past 30 years it has been my intention to help others learn and implement the skills required to improve the quality of one's life. I have been trained in a variety of treatment modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Prolonged Exposure (PE). Using a variety of these techniques I have helped individuals overcome their mental health difficulties and improve the quality of their life.

The long term goal of Calm Seas as a whole is to support our Law Enforcement families from the start of their careers (DAY ONE) until they retire and move into the next phase of their lives. We are here to help through and prevent the long term affects of trauma, addiction, divorce, and suicide.

As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I believe the relationship I create with my clients is the most important. Our time is sacred and the alliance we establish is the real facilitator of change and growth. My goal when working together is to ensure that we connect. Ultimately, I want clients to feel heard, understood, safe, and secure. I work with people of all ages and abilities and my specialties include trauma recovery, crisis intervention and suicide prevention. My hopes are that I can assist clients in creating an authentic and fulfilling life they feel equipped to navigate, no matter what obstacles come up along the way.

I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and young adults. The patients I see often come to me with issues such as anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, self harm and childhood trauma.

Lydia has experience working with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, loss of connection, difficulty communicating or difficulty trusting people, shame, self-harm, thoughts of suicide, and other post-traumatic symptoms. She has worked with survivors of domestic violence and emotional abuse, survivors of childhood abuse and/or neglect, recent immigrants to the US, members of the LGBTQA+ community, war veterans, and families with foster children.

Hello! The decision to begin therapy is a courageous and self-nourishing one. It's challenging to take that step back and take inventory of your life and your role in it. Therapy is a place where you can truly do exactly that in a non-judgmental, empathy driven space. We will reflect on what may need to change, and process through those feelings as a team. Together, we will work on understanding emotions, thoughts, and behaviors and how they work together, effective ways to label and express your feelings, and learn coping strategies to use in your everyday life.

I am a trauma trained clinician who uses a mix of modalities to identify barriers to living the life you want, process what has you stuck, and make sure you have the skills you need to live a life with purpose. If you haven’t been to therapy or think it’s not for you, or you have a child who is protesting trying treatment, reach out to me; I tend to connect well with people who are treatment-resistant. I work with humans of all ages struggling with depression, anxiety, ADHD, non-suicidal self-injury, grief and bereavement, trauma & LGBTQIA+ folk. I am honored when someone commits to making this journey with me.

My focus as a therapist is helping you understand and embrace your own identity and your own values. There is powerful strength in being yourself, and we can discover that strength together. My expertise is particularly in working with body image and eating disorders, with people who have or wish to be evaluated for autism and/or ADHD, with people experiencing self-injury or suicidal ideation, and with people who have "treatment-resistant" or severe anxiety and depression. I partner with patients who want to understand themselves on a deep level, while simultaneously offering concrete skills and tools to alleviate current symptoms.

Welcome! My virtual teletherapy space supports adults, teens, and families living in New York. I specialize in working with clients impacted by trauma and other adverse childhood experiences. As a trauma survivor myself, I have taken my own self-healing journey that has led to the development of my whole-person approach to health. I aim to provide my clients with tools that can support self-healing and building a more authentic relationship with the authentic self.

I'm passionate about providing a safe and therapeutic space for those who have experienced childhood, sexual, race or gender based, or combat-related trauma. I'm trained in trauma-informed mental health care and developed my therapeutic approach working with a diverse population of individuals and families. I'm deeply sensitive to racial, cultural, occupational, economic, and social justice-related influences on how we experience and heal from trauma.

Your life is an ongoing journey and it's time to make yourself a priority. Are you not living the life you dreamed of? Or do you often feel frustrated that your relationships, home life, and career are less than satisfying? Have you ever wondered what is stopping you from feeling happier, more confident, and in control of your future? We live in a society so busy that we can barely hear ourselves think. Its rare that anyone feels truly heard and listened to. I can help you to learn to lead a more authentic, self-actualizing life that works for you. Perhaps you're looking to take steps towards healing, but are unsure where to start.

I believe that physical and emotional health are closely connected — so striving for mental wellness is a mind, body, and spiritual process. Attending to one’s emotional health is just as important as seeing a medical doctor. I want to help patients feel better, meet their goals, and have a better quality of life.

Greetings! Thank you for taking the time to view my profile and congratulations to you on making this crucial step towards your wellness. I am a locally based therapist with approximately 12 years of experience. I have had the pleasure of working with patients from all walks of life and it's been an invaluable experience. I have specialized training in trauma treatment (EMDR and PC) and suicide prevention. I am highly adept at working with those struggling with anxiety, trauma and mood disorders. I utilize a wide range of modalities in my practice, but tend to lean towards psychoeducational, mindfulness based and trauma therapies.

A wise person once said, "Call your therapist!" Oh! That was me! Well, this is uncomfortable. Similar to how therapy can feel when you get started. Let's break through that uncomfortable wall together and get your healing process started. If you're someone who has or is currently struggling with depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, trouble creating and maintaining meaningful relationships, behavior struggles, ADHD, various personality disorders or have childhood trauma; you have come to the right place. Paddling in our canoe of life together, we can row together and help you reach your mental health goals to improve your life!

We Are Accepting In-Person New Patients. Second Chance Counseling Services licensed professionals that specialize in Christian Counseling, TF-CBT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectal Behavior Therapy, Play Therapy, Creative Arts, EMDR, & More. We service children, adolescents, & adults using a strengths-based approach. The practice treats ADHD, mood disorders, anxiety, depression, bipolar, grief, PTSD, personality & eating disorders, trauma, and more. Our process is to partner with our patients, empower, encourage, build skill sets, develop coping skills, learn grounding techniques & resilience to overcome the past and present.

If you're ready to change and you don't know how, we can work together. Whether it's emotions you'd like to have more control over, feeling a lack of purpose, relationships you want to strengthen, goals you want to accomplish, or constant anxious thoughts, together we can build your life worth living. I teach skills that allow for making changes in your life possible. I will guide you in a warm, empathic, and nonjudgmental way continuously balancing validation and prompting change. And I won't preach anything I don't practice myself.

NEW Availability as of May 1st! Are you struggling with emotional distress? Do you often feel burdened by feelings of depression or anxiety? Do you find yourself falling into comfortable, although detrimental ways of dealing with stress, relationships, or disturbing experiences? Come talk to me, and we can work together on revealing underlying causes of unhelpful thoughts, sensations, or behaviors and integrate your resources to overcome adversity. I believe in a collaborative approach where the client controls the pace of treatment and my role is to promote curiosity and guide the client to connect with inner strengths.

My practice is gentle and focused on supporting you in helping yourself. I offer supportive counseling and empowerment by promoting self-help and self-compassion. My therapy approach includes exploring meaning of what is happening in the here-and-now, what happened before, and in helping you figure out "what now?". Maybe you feel stuck and unsure how to navigate a life transition or adjustment. I work with individuals, couples, and families on healing the ripple effects of trauma, addiction, codependency, and grief. I believe in healing at any age, at any stage.