Therapists in 10010

Therapy is a collaborative process. I help my clients clarify their goals, and together we identify and explore conscious and unconscious obstacles that keep them frustrated. I utilize insight, cognitive behavioral strategies and techniques based in Somatic Experiencing to help clients work through their difficulties.

The collective grief of the pandemic has left us facing anxiety and pain we may have already been managing before, but it's now magnified by the loss of so much of what we remember having. Emerging feelings can include grief, depression, relationship issues, parenting stress, and even anger. This can leave us feeling isolated and alone as we struggle to wade through the difficulties of our new every day.

I practice with a direct and compassionate focus on therapy; providing a safe, welcoming environment that allows for intimate therapeutic communication where trust and confidence come easily and naturally. Having been trained in psychoanalysis, I also incorporate CBT, ACT, narrative therapy and mindfulness to my practice. I am certified in EMDR and DBT as well as CSTIP (Certified Sex Therapy Informed Professional).

I have broad experience over twenty five years, in private practice, family agencies and clinical settings. I offer short and long term treatment for problems in living and relating. My approach is relational, with a mind-body, whole person perspective. My practice includes clinical supervision, psychotherapy and psychoanalysis. I often support couples in healing stuck relational dynamics; at any stage of a relationship. Having lived abroad, I work well with expats around questions of identity, acculturation and belonging. I also work with new mothers and those who have lost a parent during early adulthood.

My approach to therapy is individualized, interactive, and collaborative. Respecting your pace, I will help you to explore your current life challenges and uncover the habitual patterns that stand in your way. I will support you to increase awareness of your feelings, thoughts and how they impact your actions. My work is informed by my experience in clinical social work, postmaster's training in Gestalt, family cognitive-behavioral therapy.

Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, stress, or relationship challenges? Perhaps you're grappling with the demands of parenting, trauma, or OCD. Whatever your circumstances, you deserve to feel understood, empowered, and guided towards greater well-being. At Expressive Connections, our team of compassionate therapists provides a nurturing environment where you can explore your emotions, gain insights, and develop effective coping strategies.

For 15 years, I was a NYC public school teacher working in specialized high schools and that experience has informed my understanding of how our intersectional identities influence how comfortably we move in our world today. I believe that personal, cultural and societal narratives can influence who we are and what we believe we can achieve. I use an Anti-Bias Trauma informed lens to help all people navigate life’s provocations. I am also an avid gamer and use video & tabletop games, RPGs and other staples of Geek culture in my work with some clients to build empowering metaphors of their life experience.

Life is worth living when we feel authentic and genuine, and engage in meaningful relationships. Sadness, grief, disappointment, hurt, and loss are all-natural human emotions. Feeling chronically anxious, depressed, inadequate, or unlovable are not. These unrelenting feelings come from an injury (or injuries) that hasn’t healed. Regardless of where your emotional injury comes from, you can learn to regulate your reactions, heal these wounds, take care of yourself, & connect to your sense of meaning and purpose. The more you live in alignment with your values and what is meaningful to you, the better you will feel.

The decision to enter therapy is courageous and important. Removing obstacles (such as anxiety and depression) that prevent well being and overall happiness, creating and enhancing relational experiences, coping with trauma, grief and loss or reaching professional goals are worthy and healthy desires. Whatever the precipitant to ones decision, we all have a need to be respected, heard, understood, and to feel safe, cared for and truly "gotten". It is both my belief and years of experience that tells me these conditions are necessary for long lasting, transformational change to occur. Together, we will actively work on helping you achieve your therapeutic goals

Do you constantly feel stressed, burned out and generally unfulfilled by life? Maybe you’re facing pressures and expectations from family, school or work, and on top of that, experiencing self-limiting beliefs, leading to anxiety and depression. I support a wide range of clients: career-oriented, professional women who have experienced childhood trauma; young adults dealing with anxiety, depression, or adjustment issues; and anyone drawn to a body-based therapy approach integrating yoga, mindfulness, and breathwork.

Hi! I'm a therapist, an executive coach & career advisor. I can help you to figure out why you feel unsettled or are challenged with a relationship, life transition, or chronic health condition. If you want to understand yourself on a deeper level, let's talk. I can also help you advance your career or make a pivot if desired. I have an eclectic therapeutic approach clinically, as different psychoanalytic and relational theories inform my work. I use coaching techniques also and can help you navigate the work world effectively for greatest job satisfaction. I look forward to talking with you, reach out for a free consultation call.

Current openings as of May 2024 for in-person or zoom. A life well-lived is a creative process, and I help those I work with to realize their own talents and potential, even in times of major distress. Some look for short-term support during a time of loss or uncertainty. Others get into deeper work to address older wounds and patterns. Maybe you just need to talk and see what happens. Whatever your situation, it's your life, and I would focus on what works for you.

Do you want to create meaningful change in your life? Do you want to feel more alive? Would you like to feel increased confidence in your ability to meet whatever life brings you with courage and curiosity?

Finding the right therapist can be a tough and even daunting experience. It's difficult to tell if a therapist is right for you based simply on a blurb and a photo. I don't claim to know that we'll be a perfect fit but if I believe I can help you, I'll tell you. If not, I'll refer you to someone who I think can. I regard myself as a warm and compassionate therapist who is supportive as well as direct and challenging when required. I am passionate about my work and find it fulfilling and energizing.

At SteadyNYC we believe that we all have the capacity to grow, change and heal. We are a trauma-informed and transformation-minded psychotherapy practice in the Flatiron District. We welcome all of you into your journey of self-discovery. We support you to explore your emotional experience; your thoughts and your behaviors that are holding you back from living the life you desire. Our therapists collaborate with you to identify the change(s) you are seeking and empower you with self-awareness, self-compassion and emotional tools to obtain a more fulfilling life experience.

Do you want to feel confident in your ability to navigate difficult experiences, whether past or present? Are you interested in practicing radical honesty, feeling comfortable in your skin, and experiencing deeper self-love and vulnerability? Are you willing to hold yourself accountable to what you envision to be your greatest self? Do you think that discomfort does not have to increase anxiety? Through strengths-based, anti-oppressive healing practices, I will guide you in uncovering the answers you have always held inside your deepest sense of self-knowing.

I practice gestalt therapy, a dynamic, holistic, and experiential therapy that helps people work through problems related to depression, anxiety, work, and relationships. My goal is to help clients appreciate and integrate all aspects of themselves. By focusing on here-and-now interaction and by bringing past experiences that interfere with current functioning to awareness, I encourage each individual's potential for creativity, growth, and change. I work with individuals, couples, and groups.

As a therapist, I offer a supportive, compassionate, and non-judgemental space for clients to explore their experiences, thoughts, and feelings. I help them slow down to gain a sharpened awareness of the present, supporting them to make meaning of the past, and open the possibility for healing and desired change in their future.

Humans are creatures of connection. When we experience multiple events throughout our lifetime in which we do not feel safe to share our truth with others, we often close ourselves off from love and connection. What would happen if you were able to feel seen and heard? What would you say if you were given safe space to share your truth? How would your life change if you were emotionally available to hear others around you and allow them into your life? My therapeutic intention is to support you as you step into a more holistic and authentic version of yourself helping you to actualize your fullest potential.