At Areale Counseling & Wellness, we care about your emotional health and wellness. We offer a safe, non-judgmental space for individuals and couples to explore personal issues, recognize problematic patterns, and formulate new options and solutions to improve their mental wellbeing and quality of life. Our professional, compassionate and expertly trained therapists are here to partner with you to achieve your psychotherapeutic, wellness goals along the path towards individuation. We help professionals, couples, artists and graduate students to reach their potential and create a life filled with self-acceptance, self-worth and happiness. Depending on your individual needs, learning style and goals, we may use culturally appropriate, evidence-based modalities, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, LGBTQI affirmative therapy and depth psychology.

I maintain a general private practice with a specialty in the treatment of trauma with offices in the Flatiron District of Manhattan and in Montclair, New Jersey. Whether you have experienced a major traumatic event, suffer from from acute or chronic anxiety and/or depression or whether you are feeling frustrated or stuck in repetitive patterns in your work or personal life, effective psychotherapy can help bring about empowerment, growth, and positive, lasting change. I am an active participant in each treatment and will work relationally with you to address your concerns. I also specialize in the use of more body-based modalities such as EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and SE (Somatic Experiencing). I have found, and current research is validating, how essential a healthy mind/body connection is to facilitating any real and lasting shifts from old habituated patterns to new, more adaptive ones, and I have found these modalities particularly effective in this regard.

As your therapist, first and foremost I will respect the courage of your decision to seek therapy and create a foundation of safety, acceptance, and collaboration. I strongly believe that symptom reduction (e.g., anxiety, panic, constant worrying, depression, high stress levels, complex PTSD), and an exploration of the root causes of your most distressing problems are both vital aspects of a helpful therapeutic experience. I foster a therapeutic relationship that honors my clients’ conscious minds as well as feelings, symptoms, and behaviors that they may find confusing and painful, but may be clues to presenting problems. I also consider my clients' current life situations holistically, collaborating with them to explore physical, nutritional, general life style, social support, and self-regulation issues to find areas of resilience as well as those that could be strengthened. Presently, I work with late teens and adults of all ages. I work with clients who struggle with symptoms which may be the aftermath of loss, abuse or other difficult experiences, or are simply perplexed with why they repeat distressing patterns which cause them pain. My clients may enter therapy to explore "why they have such difficulty regulating their emotions", or, "why they continue to pursue relationships that are ultimately painful", or, "why it's so hard to feel anything"; they may also enter therapy to receive assistance with specific issues such as life transitions, relationship difficulties, and work or academic problems. I also specialize in the impact of past and current interpersonal trauma or loss on parenting capacities, and assist my clients when these experiences interfere with being loving and supportive parents in the present. My work blends relational psychotherapeutic approaches, trauma-focused assessment and treatment, and psychoeducation for both clients and their families where appropriate. My trauma studies, which included EMDRIA-approved advanced EMDR training, as well as principles of Internal Family Systems and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, have solidified my longstanding belief that therapy must often go beyond talk and attend to messages from our physical selves that may provide clues to where we are most "stuck". While I have been trained in several modalities and my approach is eclectic, I will meet you where you are presently to address the problems that are most distressing to you.

Welcome. I'm Dr. Matthew Paldy, PhD, a New York State Licensed Psychoanalyst and Psychotherapist. You may be seeking help because of an upsetting event in your life, or you may have struggled with a particular issue for a long time. I am warm and collaborative and will listen carefully to your thoughts and feelings and work closely with you to find the true reasons and meaning behind your suffering. When these are fully understood you can move through life with more calm, confidence, and clarity. I provide a warm, empathetic, non-judgmental place where you can be who you are and feel deeply understood. I will help you feel more grounded and empowered so that you can have more positive emotional experiences, improve your self-esteem, and have more satisfying, balanced relationships. I am dedicated to helping my patients. Whether you're facing anxiety, depression, trauma, a difficult relationship, or simply a hard time in life, I can help you overcome your struggles. I welcome people of all backgrounds and orientations. Therapy isn't always easy, but it can change your life..

I maintain a general private practice with a specialty in the treatment of trauma with offices in the Flatiron District of Manhattan and in Montclair, New Jersey. Whether you have experienced a major traumatic event, suffer from from acute or chronic anxiety and/or depression or whether you are feeling frustrated or stuck in repetitive patterns in your work or personal life, effective psychotherapy can help bring about empowerment, growth, and positive, lasting change. I am an active participant in each treatment and will work relationally with you to address your concerns. I also specialize in the use of more body-based modalities such as EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and SE (Somatic Experiencing). I have found, and current research is validating, how essential a healthy mind/body connection is to facilitating any real and lasting shifts from old habituated patterns to new, more adaptive ones, and I have found these modalities particularly effective in this regard.

“Talk therapy can help you become your true self. I have worked extensively with adults and have a good understanding of childhood issues.I work with individuals and families from an interpersonal approach with a focus on emotions.I believe that all people have resources to solve problems.I am easy to talk to and I have great listening skills. I have worked many years with adolescents in public education. I have had great success with them because I understand what it is like being an adolescent today. I also have an extensive background in substance abuse. I am a licensed professional counselor offering individualized services including consultation, skill development, problem solving, and individual therapy. I do substance abuse evaluations with recommendations if requested.I have 20 years working with adolescents and adults. I have expertise in substance abuse, grief issues, and gender identity. I also work well with adult men as they tend to be resistant to getting help and as a male therapist I understand their needs.I also have experience with couples and clients who are waiting for organ donation.I can accept insurances as full payment if needed and possible.”

You have found an empathic and supportive therapist. I work with adults and adolescents who have a variety of mental health issues such as: depression, anxiety, and various forms of traumatic issues. I do individual counseling and couple/family counseling. I apply the following clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral techniques, Motivational Interviewing, problem solving and REBT to help clints deal with thier issues. I also work with individuals who have chronic medical issues such as HIV/AIDS, diabetes, and cancer to help them deal effectively and cope with their overwhemeling medical condition(s). I help individuals who are feeling loss and hopeless with life learn how to begin a new journey to a new you.

Welcome. I'm Dr. Matthew Paldy, PhD, a New York State Licensed Psychoanalyst and Psychotherapist. You may be seeking help because of an upsetting event in your life, or you may have struggled with a particular issue for a long time. I am warm and collaborative and will listen carefully to your thoughts and feelings and work closely with you to find the true reasons and meaning behind your suffering. When these are fully understood you can move through life with more calm, confidence, and clarity. I provide a warm, empathetic, non-judgmental place where you can be who you are and feel deeply understood. I will help you feel more grounded and empowered so that you can have more positive emotional experiences, improve your self-esteem, and have more satisfying, balanced relationships. I am dedicated to helping my patients. Whether you're facing anxiety, depression, trauma, a difficult relationship, or simply a hard time in life, I can help you overcome your struggles. I welcome people of all backgrounds and orientations. Therapy isn't always easy, but it can change your life..

You have found an empathic and supportive therapist. I work with adults and adolescents who have a variety of mental health issues such as: depression, anxiety, and various forms of traumatic issues. I do individual counseling and couple/family counseling. I apply the following clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral techniques, Motivational Interviewing, problem solving and REBT to help clints deal with thier issues. I also work with individuals who have chronic medical issues such as HIV/AIDS, diabetes, and cancer to help them deal effectively and cope with their overwhemeling medical condition(s). I help individuals who are feeling loss and hopeless with life learn how to begin a new journey to a new you.

I am a male psychotherapist with 37 years experience in a diverse practice utilizing conventional counseling, body work, meditation / spiritual direction, trauma work and life coaching. A high percentage of my practice is men; I run groups for high functioning men who are seeking to be more effective in their relationships with their families, women and other men, as well as well as in deepening their connection to their own inner lives. I also have female clients who are working on their relationship to themselves and their partners (male and female). I am trained in Gestalt, body-centered psychotherapy, EMDR, Internal Family Systems and men's work, as well as main-stream psychotherapy techniques.

I provide Counseling and Psychotherapy for adults, children, adolescents, couples, and families and treat a wide range of problems and disorders. I am a solution-focused therapist which means that I am focused on the positives and building upon your strengths. It is a positive, optimistic and nonjudgmental orientation. I use a holistic approach to therapy–humans are physical, spiritual, psychological/cognitive, and emotional beings. A holistic approach considers how you are in all aspects of your life. I will work with your physician(s) and other treatment providers to ensure you receive coordinated and comprehensive health care.

I provide Counseling and Psychotherapy for adults, children, adolescents, couples, and families and treat a wide range of problems and disorders. I am a solution-focused therapist which means that I am focused on the positives and building upon your strengths. It is a positive, optimistic and nonjudgmental orientation. I use a holistic approach to therapy–humans are physical, spiritual, psychological/cognitive, and emotional beings. A holistic approach considers how you are in all aspects of your life. I will work with your physician(s) and other treatment providers to ensure you receive coordinated and comprehensive health care.

Dr. Ditzell Psychiatry is a psychiatry practice located on Broadway in the heart of Lower Manhattan, New York City. Specializing in adolescent, geriatric, or addiction psychiatry, Dr. Ditzell has a strong track record of handling complex and challenging cases treating various mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, adult ADHD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and addiction. With an in-depth understanding of psychopathology, Dr. Ditzell integrates his experiences into his approach, offering better clinical judgment, accurate diagnoses, and more effective treatment plans. Our psychiatrists bring expertise, experience, and extraordinary attention to detail to each patient, offering collaborative, high-quality care and personalized treatment services, including therapy, ketamine treatment, life coaching, medication management, medical marijuana, family therapy, couples counseling, telepsychiatry, and more. Our goal and vision are to provide each patient with extra care and compassion around NYC. Same-day appointments are available after hours, on weekends, and holidays. Dr. Ditzell is here when you need him! - Psychiatry - Therapy - Family Therapy - Life Coaching - Telepsychiatry - Ketamine Treatment Working Hours: Monday: Open 24 hours Tuesday: Open 24 hours Wednesday: Open 24 hours Thursday: Open 24 hours Friday: Open 24 hours Saturday: Open 24 hours Sunday: Open 24 hours Payment: cash, check, credit cards.

As an art therapist, I am trained in verbal and nonverbal communication. I work with adults, adolescents and school age children. I have an eclectic approach designed to meet your individual needs, issues and challenges. My studio/office space is inviting, comfortable and conducive to the creative process of therapy. Art therapy is useful for exploring emotional issues as well as other goals and relationship challenges. The creative process opens a safe space for exploration and focusing on specific goals in therapy. In addition, I am currently starting an art therapy group for people who struggle with eating disorders and body image issues. I like to work with culturally, ethnically diverse clientele including LGBTQ population. I also am experienced in working with women specifically regarding depression and anxiety during pregnancy and post-partem. Insurance: I am an in network provider with Cigna and out of network with Aetna and others. Please contact me directly for more info about insurance coverage and sliding scale fee.

All of us struggle with barriers that inhibit our ability to expand in the world of work or relationships, experience vitality and creativity. These barriers are experienced as symptoms, for example: anxiety, depression, anger, dissociation, low mood and low self-esteem, negative thinking, interpersonal difficulties and self-defeating patterns. I have 20 years of clinical experience and a kind, patient and professional demeanor. With incisive, cogent exploration, support and some humor, I can help you come to better terms with and move beyond barriers.

I am a licensed psychotherapist working with adults, adolescents, and children facing challenges with everyday life. I focus on addressing internalizing symptoms (anxiety, depression) and externalizing symptoms (substance abuse, acting out/behavior problems) surrounding relationship issues, work/academic performance, divorce/separation, family conflicts, trauma, self-esteem issues, social skill deficits, and stress. For parents: My approach is to understand the world as the child understands it and to separate the child from the problem. Whether your child needs help navigating normal developmental challenges or is dealing with something more serious, therapy can help. Please reach out to me for a free consultation.

I am a New York State Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC), with an additional specialty in treating gambling addiction (CASAC-G). I have a masters degree in rehabilitation counseling, which is based on the therapeutic concept of empowering individuals to reach their maximum potential. I work with diverse populations, and have extensive clinical experience in individual and group counseling, keeping current with new techniques and research in the field of counseling and psychotherapy. I have the counseling expertise to teach you the skills that will improve your relationship to yourself and to others. This leads to personal growth and a healthier lifestyle. I also counsel couples how to communicate, leading to a more satisfying and solid relationship. I will support you through the process of learning how to change negative thoughts and feelings such as depression and anxiety, low self-esteem, or misplaced anger, while you replace them with positive thoughts and feelings. You will also unlearn negative behavior patterns and thereby improve your quality of life. Throughout my many years in counseling practice, I have learned that it is you yourself who have the answers to your problems. My role is to help you find them. I am committed to empowering you to use your natural abilities and inner strengths in a warm, nurturing, nonjudgmental, and completely confidential atmosphere. If not now when? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nancy Korngold, MS, LMHC, CASAC

Many obstacles occur throughout our lifetime, some we have coping tools to resolve and some we have more difficulties to work through. Therapy/Coaching is an essential part of a person's life to address some of those challenges. We don't often see what is right in front of us and sometimes we need to dig deeper to gain insight and understanding to a productive perspective. I will provide you with an interactive and a proactive approach and guide you with healthy coping tools to obtain your successes in life, personally and professionally. Anger Management Group-a ten week course that is being offered to court mandated clients and to those who are seeking resolution with their anger issues

Are you feeling confused? Unfulfilled? Not sure where to turn? It might be time to ask for help. In my practice each person is a unique individual, and believe we each need this validation for there to be growth and development. As a Creative Arts Psychotherapist, Psychoanalyst, and Clinical Social Worker, and EMDR practitioner, my aim is to meet your needs using whichever approach is most effective. Art making is always an option, but not necessary, as verbal timing is also an integral part of the healing process. I work with individuals, couples, and families. Often feelings of discontent stem from unrealized overwhelming experiences, past or present. In session we explore these areas, and discover what is most relevant for you. My specialization is in relational attachment, creative blocks, and trauma. Modalities include art therapy, talk therapy, and EMDR. The services I offer are provided in a safe, comfortable environment, where we can focus on your needs and concerns. My approach is an eclectic client oriented one grounded in psychodynamic psychoanalytic theory and influenced by the creative process and human development.

I work with adults both individually and as couples. Although I maintain a generalized practice, I work often with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, and relationship issues. I also specialize in fertility-related issues, which can include difficulty conceiving, pregnancy loss, surviving the IVF process, coping during high-risk pregnancies, gestational diabetes, genetics-related issues, post-partum depression and adjustment, and marital difficulties. I believe that therapy can be key in helping anyone navigate through difficult times. Developing a comfortable working relationship with your therapist is a big aspect of therapy success, and I strive to create a warm, accepting atmosphere for my clients. I draw from both psychodynamic and CBT frameworks, focusing on both my clients' personal stories and how they can start feeling better today.

KETAMIND is New York City's premier psychiatric ketamine clinic. KETAMIND offers an innovative and simple non-invasive ketamine nasal spray. Ketamine is one of the most recent and promising options for the treatment of depression, OCD and PTSD. This anesthetic agent, in use for decades, has demonstrated to be effective in rapidly alleviating depressive symptoms at a sub-anesthetic dose with minimal side effects. Unlike the weeks or months for a response using conventional antidepressants, ketamine may provide results quickly, often within hours.

Healing from a psychological problem may be the most difficult thing you do in your life. Like any physical illness, mental health issues can interrupt your entire existence; relationships, careers, education, and self esteem suffer. I am a practicing psychotherapist with a Masters degree from New York University. For the past fifteen years I have helped both adolescents and adults with a range of psychological problems. I specialize in the treatment of eating disorders, depression, and other mental health issues. My approach is eclectic, drawing from various proven theoretical approaches including psychodynamics, dialectical behavior therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and relational psychotherapy. I believe that the relationship between the therapist and client is critical in moving through the healing process towards recovery and therefore make this a priority. I work with clients, their families, in addition to doctors, nutritionists, and other heath professionals to offer comprehensive care and lasting solutions. I also provide services to the friends and family members of people who suffer from psychological problems. My practice is conveniently located in Greenwich Village in Manhattan. I am currently accepting new clients.

PPSC, an innovative, low cost treatment center, served by highly skilled clinicians, has provided affordable services to New Yorkers of every social and cultural origin for over twenty years. Flexible Schedule Scheduling is flexible so treatment hours are convenient to the patient. Morning, lunch hour, afternoon, evening and weekend appointments are available. The number of sessions is not limited. The frequency of sessions is arranged according to the patient's needs. Convenient Locations Treatment is provided in quiet, confidential individual offices following a private practice model. Locations convenient to home, business or school are available, including Greenwich Village, Soho, Upper West Side, Midtown, Upper East Side, Tribeca, and more. Affordable Fees Fees for therapy are low to moderate. They are set according to a sliding scale based on ability to pay and other factors. Fees will be determined in discussion with the assigned therapist. Trained Professionals Carefully selected, qualified therapists. All PPSC practitioners are credentialed therapists with post-graduate training in psychotherapy and psychoanalysis treatment approaches. PPSC also has therapists with special experience in addictions treatment, including problems such as eating disorders, substance use, compulsive behaviors, and more.

Are you looking for healthier relationships, more career success, or freedom from emotional stress? I will work closely with you to conquer the blocks that get in the way of having the life you want. Understanding your problems and those of others in a new light can enhance your ability to genuinely connect to people and be open to love. Rethinking repetitive behaviors can help to rid you of frustrating patterns and discover new options. Gaining the emotional tools to steer your life with more intention can lead to achieving enduring change. Developing your ability to use your emotions to understand your thinking can encourage greater flexibility, playfulness, and more room for pleasure. I provide therapy in a safe environment where you can feel comfortable and at ease to talk freely.

House Call Psychiatrists are a team of board certified and licensed psychiatrists in Manhattan with extensive experience making psychiatric home visits. They are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for convenient and private house calls within Manhattan. Our psychiatrists have been making house calls for many years on Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) teams which are home-based psychiatric outreach programs. They are also psychiatric emergency room physicians with admitting privileges to Roosevelt Hospital and St. Luke's Hospital, members of the Mount Sinai Health System. House Call Psychiatrists offer a unique and high level service in the convenience of your home, office or hotel room. They are able to address most psychiatric issues in a timely and private manner avoiding other urgent care centers and hospital emergency rooms.

Located in West Chelsea of Manhattan, London Terrace Psychiatry is New York City's premier group private practice. We treat adults and older adolescents with all psychiatric issues ranging from depression, mood disturbances, anxiety, low self-esteem, attention problems, feelings of inadequacy, substance abuse, sleeping difficulties, relationship issues and work stress. Treatment includes a thorough psychiatric evaluation and ongoing comprehensive treatment which may include psychotherapy, cognitive and behavioral therapy, and when necessary medications. We try to use medications sparingly and stop or reduce them when appropriate. London Terrace Psychiatry is a tech-enabled practice offering a premium service including: Convenient online scheduling with ZocDoc Easy rescheduling and appointment notifications with Sunrise calendar and their Meet feature Simple payment with Square E-prescribing with iPrescribe Genetic testing with Genomind Simple, electronic superbills for insurance reimbursement Flexible hours with early morning, late night and weekend appointments Discreet house calls, when necessary, with our partner, House Call Psychiatrists Ketamine nasal spray with KETAMIND

Dr. Brian Buggie is a board-certified, licensed New York City psychiatrist with a private clinical practice trained in both medication management and talk therapy to treat all adult psychiatric issues including depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, substance abuse, eating disorders, personality disorders, work stress, and relationship issues. He approaches each patient in a holistic, caring, and nonjudgmental manner.

MyTherapist New York is supervised by board certified clinical sexologist and certified sex therapist, Dr. Michael DeMarco and offers modern effective counseling for individuals and relationships in New York. We are staffed by licensed psychotherapists as well as provisionally licensed therapists to offer a flexible range in therapy fees. Book now at https://www.mytherapist.info

I am a licensed psychotherapist and psychoanalyst in private practice offering treatment for adults of all ages and from diverse backgrounds. I work in-person and with tele-health. Maybe you’ve had a hard time trusting your feelings or judgement. You may be losing sleep, dissatisfied with your career path, your love life or search for a partner. I work with individuals struggling with anxiety, grief, grievance, depression, trauma, life transitions and creative blocks. Such experiences are hard to figure out on your own. As a trained and empathic listener I can help you move beyond destructive patterns of behavior. Over time I can help you reach your personal and professional goals. My style is warm, direct, creative. My main modality: psychodynamic, relationship based, and insight oriented. Yet I draw on a variety of therapeutic techniques and realize that every individual’s journey is unique. We work together to understand the obstacles you face, mourn the losses endured, and help you experience more joy with awareness of life's transience.

Anne Cutler works with individuals and couples. She also runs an experiential dream interpretation group. She has been in private practice in New York City for 17 years and has worked with adults and adolescents. She has worked to help patients overcome depression, anxiety, and relationship issues.

Specializations: Anxiety/Depression, Panic attack, Relationship Issues as advertised in Psychology Today. Guest host on CABLEVISION called: 'WHY COUPLES FIGHT/TOLERATING INTIMACY'. Also, Job/Career problems, Gay issues, or just not being clear where one is in one's life. Board Certified Diplomate, NASW and American Board of Examiners. Also certified by Postgraduate Center for Mental Health. Specialized/years of training in Alcohol/Substance Use/Abuse. Insurance Accepted: GHI, Empire BlueCross/BlueShield, Aetna, Magellan, Value Options, Optum Health, United Health Care, United Behavioral Health, Oxford, Managed Health Network

Are you feeling confused? Unfulfilled? Not sure where to turn? It might be time to ask for help. In my practice each person is a unique individual, and believe we each need this validation for there to be growth and development. As a Creative Arts Psychotherapist, Psychoanalyst, and Clinical Social Worker, and EMDR practitioner, my aim is to meet your needs using whichever approach is most effective. Art making is always an option, but not necessary, as verbal timing is also an integral part of the healing process. I work with individuals, couples, and families. Often feelings of discontent stem from unrealized overwhelming experiences, past or present. In session we explore these areas, and discover what is most relevant for you. My specialization is in relational attachment, creative blocks, and trauma. Modalities include art therapy, talk therapy, and EMDR. The services I offer are provided in a safe, comfortable environment, where we can focus on your needs and concerns. My approach is an eclectic client oriented one grounded in psychodynamic psychoanalytic theory and influenced by the creative process and human development.

Your vision will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakens. CARL JUNG (1875-1961) HOW DOES TALK THERAPY WORK? There is a writers’ saying: “How can I know what I think until I see what I say?” This is called shaping at the point of utterance. This principle applies powerfully to psychotherapy. Discussing your thoughts, feelings, emotions, conflicts and problems with another person is usually of great help. If that person is caring, professionally trained, smart, sensitive and objective, then talking with that person and exploring your difficulties and concerns can be of tremendous assistance. Airing your thinking aloud with a professional, focused, detached and yet compassionate second ear, can help you to unpack your emotions, rethink chronic problems and worries, and live more consciously. It can give you clarity and allow you to see things in a new light. The next time you find yourself depressed; anxious; creatively blocked; in conflict with your mate or family or children; or engaging in an unhealthy behavior like reaching for a drink, fattening food, or a drug, you may be better able to comprehend why you are driven to do so, and make conscious some connections that were previously unconscious. What just happened to trigger the feeling or behavior? Why did it happen then? And most important: must it always happen like that or can you do something to prevent such deleterious behaviors from recurring? Self-awareness and understanding are the necessary first steps to turning injurious behaviors around. Real change can only follow self-understanding. And it is such genuine

Do you have trouble asserting your own wishes and needs? Do you tend to not give them priority? I help people feel more comfortable with their own agenda, deal with difficult individuals and change entrenched roles in relationships. I also help people cope with difficult life transitions such as coming out or transitioning. I have worked with transgendered individuals for several years, helping them to transition to the desired level of their chosen gender.

Ms. Hayden has been interviewed on HBO, CNN (Anderson Cooper/360) and ABC’s “20/20”. She holds an M.S.W. from New York University and an M.B.A. from Baruch College. She took six years of advanced clinical training from the Post Graduate Center for Mental Health, the Object Relations Institute and The Training Institute for Mental Health where she studied Couples Counseling. Ms. Hayden is currently a student at The Imago Relationship Therapy Institute after which she will be a Certified Relationship Therapist. A specialist in treating sex addicts and their partners, she has authored 40 articles and one e-book about the subject. She is the author of “Help for the Partners of Sex Addicts” (online). Prior to going into private practice in 1995, Ms. Hayden held jobs for 10 years at various alcohol and drug rehabilitation facilities in New York City. In 1994, she was awarded a CAC (Credentialed Alcoholism Counselor). Dorothy is a popular presenter in New York on such topics as couple relationships, sex addiction, ADD and achieving sexual potential. She is affiliated with The New York State Society of Clinical Social Workers and The Post Graduate Society. Ms. Hayden lives in Manhattan with her husband and “Molly”, her apricot toy poodle.

Kimberly Seelbrede practices psychotherapy & EMDR therapy downtown Manhattan. She is an experienced therapist treating a range of issues including anxiety and mood disorders, phobias, panic disorder, eating disorders, substance abuse, addictions, low self-esteem, underachievement, stress and relationship problems. Her therapy approach is warm, focused and integrative, combining psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy techniques as well as holistic mind-body practices. Her training also includes mindfulness and advanced EMDR therapy, which is a highly effective treatment for trauma resolution, PTSD, obsessions, habits, eating disorders, addictions, panic, agoraphobia, phobias, mood disorders, test-taking anxiety, public speaking and performance problems. Her practice is devoted to adult, adolescent and couples therapy. Office hours by appointment only and convenient for individuals near mid-town, Union Square, Wall Street, Chelsea, Tribecca and Flatiron.

PRIVATE PRACTICE: Psychoanalysis, Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, Gestalt, Art Therapy, Individual, Satir Family Therapy, Couples, Adolescents, Group, Marathon, Terminally Ill, Ericksonian Hypnotherapy, EMDR, Reiki, Sensori-motor Therapy, Interfaith Minister. Visiting professor UNIFESP Sao Palo Brazil, Faculty Gestalt Center for Psychotherapy and Training • I have been a practicing psychoanalyst for fifty years. • Certified in fifteen other therapeutic techniques: Gestalt Therapy, Satir Family Therapy, Art Therapy, Marathon Therapy, Group Psychotherapy, Grief Counseling, EMDR, Thought Field Therapy, Bioenergetics or Core Energetics, Ericksonian Hypnotherapy, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Family Therapy, Psychodrama, Paradigmatic Psychotherapy, Addition Therapy, focusing and Reiki. I have taught at: • New School for Social Research, New York University, Tenured adjunct professor, New York City Community College, and National University of Mexico, Mexico. • I have been faculty following Institutes: National Psychological Association for Psychoanalysis, New York, Milton Erickson Society for Psychotherapy and Hypnosis, Milton Erickson and Virginia Satir Institute, Gestalt Institute of New York City, National Institute for the Psychotherapies New York, Brookdale Hospital New York, Center for Mental Health Practioners New York, One Spirit Learning Alliance New York, Tata Institute of Social Sciences India, International Institute for Hypnosis Mexico, Universidad de Guadalajara School of Social Work Mexico, IMERJ Hypnotherapy Institute Rio de Janeiro Brazil, ACTIUS Brazil, IPSA Guatemala, and IV Congresso Latino Americano PNL Brazil. • I have presented at numerous international Congresses: Brazil, Chile and in Mexico I am an international Trainer in: • Ericksonian Hypnosis • NTR Neurobiological Trauma Resolution • Group Therapy (15,000 hours of group experience) • I am founding member of: Founding and Clinical Member the American Group Psychotherapy Association, International Institutes for Hypnotherapy, Trauma, Training and Research Mexico, Global Institute for Trauma Resolution LLC U.S.A. • I have been Director: International programs The Milton H. Erickson Society New York, Internship program N.P.A.P New York, Director LIFFT Prisoner Rehabilitation Project New York, Institute for Trauma Release Mexico. • Licensed Psychoanalyst State of New York Certified consultant American Society for Clinical Hypnosis

Finding the right therapist for you, or your child, is important. As a drama therapist and licensed creative arts therapist, I believe creative process is fundamental to development and well-being. Through verbal sessions, or combined with creative arts and drama therapy techniques, I provide a safe space to explore thoughts and feelings, working toward resolution at your own pace. My approach is particularly effective with children and adolescents. Incorporating play and creative arts, I provide therapy that allows children to overcome personal issues in a safe, age-appropriate form, increasing their sense of play and coping skills for life conflicts. I work with teenagers, understanding the complex nuances of this age, to allow them the ability to express their feelings, ambivalence and confusion around their future. With teens and adults, sessions may focus on working through underlying emotional issues, coping with difficulties and establishing goals for enhanced self-image and confidence. I can help you evaluate various roles you play in life, positive and negative, and make desired changes to develop new roles, new ways of seeing yourself and feeling confident in life. I am LGBTQ-affirmative and support all people in their endeavors to find a happier, more complete sense of self.

Are you seeking better relationships, greater career success, or relief from emotional distress? I will work with you to overcome the obstacles to living the life you want. Understanding yourself and others in new ways can increase your ability to relate to people authentically and experience love. Reconsidering recurring patterns that once seemed inevitable or uncontrollable can help you eliminate self-defeating behaviors and discover new choices and options. Acquiring the psychological skills to direct your life more effectively can lead to making lasting changes. Developing your emotional intelligence can promote greater resilience, humor, and capacity for pleasure. In therapy you can clarify your goals and develop the self-confidence and interpersonal skills to attain them, learn to build strong relationships, motivate yourself to achieve professional and financial success, and learn to cope effectively with challenges. The aim is to live more consciously and experience greater satisfaction in life. I provide therapy in a safe, nonjudgmental environment where you can feel comfortable expressing yourself openly. I have practiced for over 20 years, and also teach and supervise other therapists. I work with each person as an individual and tailor my treatment approach to your unique needs.

Whether you're looking to address issues from the past or need support through a current situation, you don't have to do it alone. Anxiety, depression, life transitions, career changes, or relationship concerns are among many of the issues I help people with. Therapy is not a one size fits all model. My integrative approach ensures you will receive the treatment plan that is right for you. Whether you're looking for help healing old wounds, to begin again, or just to vent, I am someone who cares deeply about everyone I work with. Beginning therapy can be a difficult first step, but it often leads to important insights and tremendous personal growth. I look forward to sharing this journey with you. Please don't hesitate to email or call if you have any questions about beginning therapy, my style, or sliding scale rates.

We need to feel understood, safe, and supported to create life-long change, and in my practice I work to establish a respectful and warm relationship where this growth and development can occur. I believe each person is capable of tremendous change and view giving the gift of therapy as an honor. I find by exploring both the past and the present, clients are better able to recognize life patterns which may be affecting their relationships, career, and overall mental health. However, I also believe each person is unique and do not utilize a "one-size-fits-all" approach. Rather, I work with clients in a collaborative manner, and together we establish the direction and pace of our work. I work with individuals and couples from a variety of cultural, ethnic, and spiritual backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities. Overall, I think you will find my approach open, flexible, affirming, and engaging. Clients usually begin sessions with a variety of concerns such as depression, anxiety, self-esteem concerns, or problems with romantic and personal relationships. I also work with clients on issues of trauma and past abuse, body image and eating disorders, LGBTQI issues, and women's issues.

My specialty is work with writers, visual artists, and other creative professionals. My goal is for clients to feel comfortable talking about whatever is on their mind, in an environment that feels warm, genuine, caring, and spontaneous. During sessions, I listen intently as clients speak and ask questions that are illuminating. Together, we explore the past’s influence upon the present, and how each person’s individual psychology colors the way they see the world. My training in psychodynamic psychotherapy has proven to be effective in this regard. I successfully help people struggling with depression, anxiety, and/or problems with self-esteem. Other times, people come to me because they suspect they have a role in ‘what is' but can’t put a finger on how, and what to do to make things better. Psychological healing and growth can lead to all sorts of positive changes, not just relief from emotional pain. Ideally, relationships with important others improve, and vocations and avocations become a source of maximum fulfillment. I devote myself 100% towards this end for every person I see.

One of the most vital aspects of a successful therapeutic interaction is a genuine, empathetic, supportive relationship between the client and therapist. I focus on the client's strengths while also directing attention to those behaviors and thoughts that hold people back from achieving their goals. My aim is to provide a warm and nurturing environment where together we can work through and address your personal challenges, develop an understanding of the impact life experiences have on behavior and mood, utilize healthy, constructive coping skills, and empower real change in your life. I am a NYC licensed therapist with a practice dedicated to helping teens, adults, couples, and families living with a variety of issues including work, family, school and relationship stress, depression, anxiety/panic attacks, PTSD, substance abuse, eating disorders/food addiction, and bereavement, in a supportive and welcoming environment.

After a successful career as a banker/consultant, I became a Buddhist and started to understand life in all its dimensions, and our struggles. I decided to dedicate the rest of my life to help people finding joy and fulfillment. I have become fascinated and passionate about neuroscience and how it really informs our behavior, our emotional turmoils, our sense of self and identity, our conflicts with others. It's been really rewarding to find tools and to develop skills that transform the functioning of our brain to leave behind the struggle and open doors to peace and satisfaction. No more "coping" with all that makes us feel terrible! Healing is the option and with technology and the understanding of the nervous system, I apply techniques that regulate the nervous system, create new and better connections in the brain, and allow us to develop awareness and control. I also use techniques to reconsolidate the memories that have been lingering as ghosts and that are at the root of all that trigger us. Clients end up with a different perception, a more positive narrative, and a sense of agency that makes life easier.

Specializing in working with Gay and lesbian on identity issues, anxiety, problems with intimacy, sexual addiction, communication skills, self-esteem and self-image, personal growth, life transitions, depression, past trauma, adoption, relationship, family issues, immigration issues, survivors of sexual abuse and HIV/AIDS. Late evening appointments. When facing life's difficult challenges, it is good to know that there are places that you can turn to for help and guidance. However, finding a therapist can be anxiety producing because when people decide they would benefit from seeing a therapist, they are often experiencing significant upset in their lives. This is usually not the ideal moment to be dealing with the stress involved in finding someone with whom it feels safe and right to be vulnerable. I am aware of this and I want you to know that when we meet you will find yourself in a comfortable setting where you will be able to tell your story in strict confidence and without the worries of judgment or pressure of any type. We will discuss what you are interested in working on and how I will be able to help you. There will be no pressure to make any decisions or commitments.

You are taking the first step in a promising journey of self discovery and transformation. Allow me to support you as you find new ways of living life and relating to others. Let me help you untangle the knots that keep you from verbalizing your needs and feelings. If you cannot put into words what you feel, your hopes and what you dread, you may act in ways you don't understand or experience anxiety, anger and relational issues, among other afflictions. Ancient wisdom tells us that "every difficulty in life presents us with an opportunity to turn inward and to invoke our own inner resources." (Epictetus). As a psychotherapist, I will help you tap into the wealth of your inner strength so that you can live life to its fullest.

Jennifer Mounty is a caring, honest, empathetic therapist who is serious, but still has a sense of humor. She provides a safe, nonjudgmental and nurturing environment. Her areas of expertise include working with PTSD/Trauma, Depression, LGBTQ, Anxiety, HIV/AIDS, Relationships, Poor Self Image/Insecurity, Crisis, Guilt, Stress, Anger and Bereavement. Feeling able to connect and communicate is the foundation of any relationship. The need to feel heard and understood is universal to all people. The relationship between the client and the therapist is a very unique one. She believes that the therapeutic process is a collaborative one in which the client and the therapist both take active roles. Jennifer provides clients with a safe, nonjudgemental and nurturing environment in which the client is able to better understand who they are, what has brought them to this point in their life and where they would like to see themselves in the future. She is a graduate of New York University school of social work. Her experience as a therapist spans more than 20 years. Over the years she has worked with individuals from many cultural backgrounds and belief systems, and have addressed a wide variety of issues with her clients. Every person is an individual with different life experiences, values, thoughts, and feelings. With that said, her approach is Insight oriented psychodynamic psychotherapy based on the need of the particular person she is working with at the time and not on a specific theory or diagnosis.

When was the last time you tried something new for the first time? My name is Michael Santillan and I want to be the first to let you know, that change is a terrifying thing. However, with change come new experiences. These experiences will help bring out a side of you that you’ve never known. I’m here to help you live your best life by asking you to try something new… for the first time. As a Latin American male born and raised in Hudson County, NJ from a family of immigrants, I can understand the obstacles many people face every day. I try to create an empathetic, open-minded, and nonjudgmental approach to help clients explore issues that they face on a daily basis. My formal training includes a Masters in Clinical Social Work from Rutgers State University with a specialization in Substance Abuse Counseling. Furthermore, I have been working at Jersey City Medical Center as the medical social worker for 2 years. My area of expertise includes: HIV/AIDS, Addiction, Children and Family, LGBTQ, Latino culture, and crisis intervention. In working with client’s I like to use Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Focused CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Dialectal Behavioral Therapy. By working together, we will create a safe environment for positive changes.

I am a NYS Licensed Master Social Worker working under the supervision of Aaron Skinner-Spain at NYC Affirmative Psychotherapy . As a Queer Woman of Color my goal is to assist in the creation of a world where LGBTQIA persons are affirmed and nurtured in in all aspects of their life. As I'm sure you've witnessed, our LGBTQIA populations as well as our People of Color are still vulnerable in the current socio-political climate, and so I focus my efforts on these two groups. With that said, I have experience in various other high need areas, i.e. Human Trafficking, Domestic Violence, Sexual Trauma, Undoing Institutional Racism, Latinos in the Race Conversation, and Immigration/Unaccompanied Children. I work with individuals who want to empower themselves in their daily lives to live authentically who they are, while creating an affirming and nurturing environment for themselves and others through understanding, acceptance, practice, and transformation. I work with individuals and groups dealing with LGBTQIA issues to gain Understanding and Acceptance to move forward and transform their lives in a healthy and nurturing way. I work with adolescent, young adults, adults and parents to help them overcome life's obstacles faced by people within the LGBTQIA spectrum, in individual and group settings. "Its is not our differences that divide us.It is inability to recognize, accept, and celebrate those differences" ~ Audre Lorde

I believe we are defined by the diversity of our experiences, relationships, and identities. My role as a therapist is to create a safe space without judgment where the diversity of your experiences can be explored with compassion. The work we do together is collaborative and centered on your personal growth, needs, and desires. The goal is to help you explore your past, thoughts, and emotions to understand yourself and live a more full and satisfying life. My approach is relational psychotherapy with training in CBT, DBT and motivational interviewing. Majority of my experience comes from working with minority communities such as LGBTQ, immigrant and migrant communities, and refugees. I have worked in traditional settings and refugee camps with youth, women, and families. Any issue you are going through does not have to be done alone. Reach out and we can start the next step of your experience together.