Therapists in 10019

I most frequently work with individuals and couples experiencing anxiety, depression and relationship concerns. Common goals of therapy include boosting self-worth and assertiveness skills; improving communication, connection, & intimacy in relationships; developing strong coping mechanisms for managing worrry, angst, sadness and self-doubt; clarifying and surmounting personal and life goals (i.e., forming meaningful relationships, career acceleration, improved health) and mastering life transitions (i.e., new parenthood, job change, relationship break-up, retirement). Therapy with me is highly engaging and collaborative.

Trained in both classical and contemporary analysis, I focus on depression and anxiety, sexual and relationship issues, trauma and self-identity problems. We would start with a consultation and our goal would be to establish a fruitful connection from the beginning. My other goals include helping you with your feelings, the troubling ones that return unwanted. I have found listening well is at least as important as talking well. Speech contains levels of meaning and so does silence. We discourse together in a dialogue leading to better relationships, better functioning, and better experiences.

The Inner Stage is an innovative group practice that incorporates cutting-edge creative therapies such as psychodrama and Internal Family Systems, along with psychodynamic psychotherapy, customized for the diverse needs of clients of all backgrounds and identities. Creator Valerie Simon, LCSW, TEP, CET III, has been in private practice for 20+ years and specializes in the relationship between trauma and addiction/co-dependency. Jessica Welker, MHC specializes in working with trauma and LGBTQIA+ people. She utilizes IFS, DBT, mindfulness, and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy.

A crisis about a relationship or career, anxiety, depression, or a loss, can be painful, but is also an opportunity. I bring over 20 years experience, academic training at Yale and Columbia, warmth, and a collaborative, interactive approach to therapy. Choosing to start therapy begins the process of confronting difficulties and understanding them differently.Together we will investigate barriers that hold you back. We will also explore how past experiences have influenced you. We can uncover hidden assumptions that play out in your choices in life. Identifying these patterns will enable you to make new choices and try new behaviors.

Perhaps you’re feeling like a broken record, yet you never feel understood by your partner. Maybe you’re walking on eggshells trying to avoid starting the next argument. Possibly, the pain of your spouse’s infidelity is making you doubt if you can ever get close again. Once a source of connection, fun, and intimacy, your sexual relationship is non-existent. As a husband and a father, I understand well the challenges of maintaining intimacy in a a long-term relationship.

All individuals posses inherent wisdom and the capacity to heal, grow, and thrive. Over the years I have had the privilege of working with a diverse population of adults and couples and helping them grow. Together we will explore your inner worlds and outer relationships as a path to self-discovery. Along the way we will uncover difficult and stuck spaces and recognize behaviors and patterns that inhibit your growth in order to allow you to live a more authentic, fulfilled, and meaningful life. My aim is to create a space that allows you to feel safe, supported, validated and at the same time also challenged. You are not alone.

One of the greatest gifts therapy has to offer is the empowerment and flexibility to move through and beyond your experiences. Together, therapy can be a space for reflection, discovery, skill building and greater understanding of self and the world around you. Exploring the pillars of a person's journey should be a holistic experience. As a practice, respecting one's personal, environmental, religious, spiritual and cultural beliefs can be a pathway to establish rich conversations while forming a relationship.

Gain clarity, confidence, curiosity, and courage in yourself and your relationship. You may feel stuck, helpless, overwhelmed, afraid, angry, shutdown, anxious, or depressed. You may desire change but don't know how. Through use of the Gottman’s proven methods I'll help you deepen understanding & connection, improve communication & friendship, learn to "fight right", and rebuild intimacy & trust. With understanding and compassion for your unique experiences we'll create a plan that best supports your needs and goals. I'll share valuable relationship tools, questionnaires, and simple steps to build on our work outside of session.

Our therapists specialize in individual & couples counseling & the treatment of trauma, anxiety & depression. We use an engaging yet supportive approach to help you reach your goals. Our psychotherapists employ a variety of approaches, including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical-Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), & EMDR for trauma. We help clients discover the origins of & contributors to unwanted emotions and relational troubles, and develop coping tools & skills for quick relief & change. We hope you'll reach out so we can tell you more about us & our work!

The therapeutic process has the ability to transform. This happens through partnering together within a caring and empathic environment. We will then fully explore your thoughts, feelings and behavioral patterns that may not be serving you well. This results in new ways of thinking, feeling and being. We will work towards illuminating your understanding of what you truly want to create for your life.

Are you tired of dead-end dating and disappointing relationships? It's another endless coffee date and you wonder is it me? Perhaps you are in a committed relationship that has lost its spark. You no longer feel special. What's happened to us you wonder? Maybe you are tortured by thoughts of the one who got away and obsess about him daily, but do nothing. Or, maybe you're just too scared to get out there and try online dating and tell yourself it's not for me. Imagine beginning each day with an affectionate moment. Imagine a partner who gets you. Life is so delightful when shared with a loving partner.

I have over 20 years of experience helping clients navigate difficult times, get clarity, build confidence, and move their lives forward. I am down-to-earth and have a direct, compassionate, and collaborative style. I have much experience with diverse populations and understand the importance of considering gender, sexuality, lifestyle, culture, and spirituality. I work with "the whole person", not just the part that is struggling. My style is eclectic and integrated, including cognitive behavioral therapy and insight-oriented, and utilizing what is best for you and your concerns. My approach is strength-based, active, and supportive. My clients report feeling respected, valued, and comfortable.

With all the division, conflict, and uncertainty in the world today, its natural to be feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, and lonely. Do you have a stream of negative self-talk in your head? Do you struggle with your relationships, intimacy, sexuality, work, and self-care? Do you feel like you're not heard? In a compassionate, safe and non-judgmental environment we can work together to turn down the negative volume in head and become a better version of yourself and feel comfortable being your genuine self. We'll work on your current issues and changing life-long patterns.

Have you ever watched "Couple's Therapy" on Showtime and thought...that looks a lot like us! Whether you dare to put your relationship on the air or not, it takes guts to get help and try to make some better moves. It's so tempting to keep on doing what you do, even if it's not working! It's hard to take risks that move you away from defensive reactive postures into more responsive listening. Learning the skills to address "stuck" places of distress and finding the courage to own damaged and damaging parts of your negative cycle is key to growth.

Are you suffering from stress, anxiety or trauma? Are your relationships problematic? Do you have health issues or are in a spiritual crisis? Through my holistic approach, with attention to the mind and body connection, you will deepen your capacity for self reflection and understanding, liberate your creativity and ability to communicate effectively and develop your innate self healing ability. With warmth and empathy we will work on nurturing your mind, body and spirit so that you can gain insight, and find solutions that work best for you that allow you to live your life to the fullest.

Welcome! Finding a therapist can be a daunting process, and it all begins with a conversation. What are you looking for? Perhaps you need help navigating life after loss or trauma, or are feeling stuck in certain self-defeating patterns, or feel unhappy in relationships. Or maybe you are curious to learn more about how you see the world. Therapy is an active and collaborative process aimed at uncovering aspects of your psychology that stand in the way of a richer, more gratifying life. Together, we can work towards helping you create and maintain satisfying relationships, and decrease emotional distress.

Since 1987, I have logged approximately 50,000 patient contact hours with most mental health disorders. In addition, I specialize in depressive and anxiety disorders, couples work and substance abuse problems. My clients have described me as engaged, interactive and empathetic. I make this claim with confidence because I have observed how easily my clients relate their most personal issues to me without shame or fear. Emphasizing mindfulness, I focus on dynamic tensions in the therapeutic relationship that help patients feel understood in the here and now. My relational approach is intended to help patients emotionally unfold.

Our brains are programmed to avoid pain at all costs so when we’re hurting emotionally – or feeling any negative emotion really - we naturally try to escape the discomfort. We use many strategies to avoid emotional pain – numbing with food or substances, over-investing in work, procrastinating, isolating... Our escape strategies are endless and short term, they can help us feel a little better. The problem is that these strategies are not very sustainable; over time they drain our lives and vitality.