Therapists in 10023
Footprints Mental Health Counseling
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10023
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 where 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.
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 where 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.
Daren Esquéda-Liff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10023
I provide a supportive and nonjudgmental environment where issues relating to trauma, self-esteem, race, gender, sexuality, and identity development can be discussed openly and confidentially. I use a multicultural lens with a wide array of cognitive skills and tools to pull from when needed. I am a trauma informed, psychodynamic therapist with experience and training in EMDR, somatic therapies, and mindfulness based approaches. I would be more than happy to speak with you and am currently accepting new clients.
I provide a supportive and nonjudgmental environment where issues relating to trauma, self-esteem, race, gender, sexuality, and identity development can be discussed openly and confidentially. I use a multicultural lens with a wide array of cognitive skills and tools to pull from when needed. I am a trauma informed, psychodynamic therapist with experience and training in EMDR, somatic therapies, and mindfulness based approaches. I would be more than happy to speak with you and am currently accepting new clients.
Elana Seaman L.C.S.W
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
New York, NY 10023
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.
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.
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Transgender Therapists
As a gender-diverse individual, why might I want to see a therapist who is also gender diverse?
A trans or gender-diverse client may want to see a therapist who is also trans or gender diverse because the client may feel safer sharing their experiences and more confident that the therapist will understand, validate, and support them. But trans or gender-diverse clients can also benefit from therapy with cisgender therapists; this is a personal decision based on the connection between the client and the therapist, and if that connection is strong, therapy will be successful.
What if I cannot find a therapist who shares my gender identity?
Therapy can still be effective if a therapist does not share a client’s gender identity; a large body of research indicates that the most important factor in successful therapy is the therapeutic alliance. A therapist can also be interviewed for sensitivity and competence on gender identity and expression to ensure they possess appropriate knowledge and skills. Many therapists have excellent training and extensive experience working with gender-diverse clients, and that expertise can be invaluable despite a therapist not sharing the same firsthand experiences.
How can I recognize a good therapist for working with gender-diverse clients?
An experienced therapist should be able to help clients explore their gender identity and expression, alleviate discomfort related to their gender identity, treat mental health challenges and trauma, address existing relationships and communication with family members and loved ones, and determine the next steps pertaining to nonmedical or medical gender-affirming interventions. To recognize a good therapist, clients can ask about these topics and explore their comfort and connection with the clinician.
How might I inquire about a therapist’s experience working with transgender clients?
Clients should feel comfortable asking therapists directly about their experience working with transgender or gender-diverse clientele. For example, clients may ask about the therapist’s training and education with regard to gender identity, how many trans clients they’ve worked with in the past, and what sorts of matters were discussed. You may wish to inquire how a therapist specifically supports the needs of transgender clients or clients questioning their gender identity. A good clinician who is nonetheless not the right fit for you is often happy to make referrals to others based on the concerns you articulate in a preliminary conversation.