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.

“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.

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 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.

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.

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.

I provide psychotherapy to individuals using a bi-cultural, person-centered, social-justice framework. I use an eclectic and integrative approach incorporating Mindfulness-Based, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Strength-Based techniques. My goal is to offer a non-judgmental, compassionate, encouraging environment to assist you through whatever challenges you may be confronting. Together we will collaboratively explore tools and strategies that will help you feel better about yourself, have better relationships, and experience more joy.

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 believe what is accomplished in psychotherapy is co-created by both the patient and the therapist. I am interactive and relational. I have training and experience in a wide variety of issues and have worked with people from many different backgrounds. I believe in tailoring the treatment to the individual rather than trying to fit the person into a particular theory. Therapy is about self-actualization. There are many roadblocks to becoming the person we want to be. I see therapy as a way of understanding and eliminating these blocks. Self-knowledge provides us with choices. When we understand our patterns, it becomes easier to get past them. I specialize in LGBTQ issues and work with individuals and couples. My practice is diverse in terms of age, ethnicity, and sexuality and gender identification. I have extensive experience with trauma and survivors of sexual abuse. I love my work and have a natural curiousity and interest in people.

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.

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.

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

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

I work with a wide array of individuals and couples. My clients range in age from early 20's to 90's and come from all walks of life. Many seek help for anxiety, trauma, relationship or work related issues. Some suffer from complicated reactions to grief or bereavement. I enjoy helping people to access their strengths and to come to a more balanced and peaceful place in their lives. In recent years I have developed an interest in working with patients who have suffered neurological illnesses, such as focal brain lesions resulting in strokes and subsequent conditions such as sphasia.

Psychotherapist, Spiritual Counselor, Associate Director One Spirit Learning Alliance, One Spirit Interfaith Seminary in NYC, and recipient of the Huston Smith Lifetime Achievement Award for Interfaith Educator, 2013, have many years experience dealing with the challenges that come to all of us: depression, anxiety, identity concerns, with successful outcomes. All orientations, religions, cultures.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Are you feeling lost or stuck in your life or some aspect of it? Do you feel like you are on a treadmill and lacking a deeper sense of meaning in your life? Do you feel a gap between where you are and where you want to be? I want to help you achieve your American Dream – discover it, define it and go after it. I also want to help you find more pleasure in your daily life – those simple joys that might be passing you by unnoticed. It is possible to do both. Through dialogue, exercises and sensory exploration, you will gain the focus you need to create the life you truly desire while carving out time and space to live a full and passionate existence right now. Life is too short to live a life unfulfilled. In one on one sessions (in person, on the phone or via Skype), together we create strategies so that life is as rich and fulfilling as it can be. We find ways to manage stress, deal with the overwhelm of modern life and find creative ways to solve problems. We are collaborators in the process, and I am here to support and guide you as well as provide accountability so you make progress.

myTherapyNYC is a mental health group practice that offers counseling and wellness services to individuals and couples in Chelsea & Midtown Manhattan, New York City. Our mission is to empower the individual by guiding them along the journey of personal growth and change. Our therapists take a personalized and holistic approach to therapy by focusing on all aspects of YOU. While our primary service is mental health counseling, we also provide wellness services through a network of affiliated providers. We believe wellness services can enhance your work in therapy. Our focus is YOUR well being and we are here to provide a supportive environment to help you come closer to achieving a more fulfilled life. We aim to help you find a therapist that is right for you. Our practice specializes with issues related to: - Depression & Anxiety - Relationships & Intimacy - LGBTQ - Trauma & Loss - Alcohol & Drug Concerns - Self Esteem & Body Image Issues

My practice is dedicated to serving alternate lifestyle communities and individuals who want a therapist who has an expanded awareness of sexuality and gender. I am a well-trained psychotherapist, certified sex therapist, and senior gender-specialist. We all have many facets to our personalities and lead complicated lives. You fill find that therapy is much more effective when you can bring one-hundred percent of yourself to the work. I work with people of all genders and sexual orientations, individuals, couples, multiple partner relationships, and families.

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.

Hi, I'm Bushra. I work primarily with Queer and BI/POC folks to navigate feelings of anxiety, grief, loneliness, guilt or shame. I also work with clients who are struggling with vulnerability in relationships, wanting to learn from attachment and trauma experiences, or just looking for a space to process emotions. I specialize in working with anxiety and depression as well as religious and attached-based trauma stemming from familial history. I center my therapeutic approach beyond the boundaries of a Eurocentric lens. I know that when you reach out for support, your main focus is receiving the help that you need. That is why I strive to provide a space where you can feel understood without having to over-explain your identity, your culture, or other parts of what make you, you. I believe that therapy can be one of many ways to heal from and disrupt generational patterns of harm and violence and would be honored to join you in that process. If you’d like to learn more about how we can work together, please reach out to schedule a free 15 minute consultation.

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.

Are you experiencing: Excessive worry or panic attacks Work, school, or family stress Low self esteem and depression Shyness and social anxiety Obsessions and compulsions Relationship problems If so, then you have come to the right place. You are not alone and we are available to help you feel better through specialized counseling and cognitive behavioral therapy. We have the necessary expertise to help you improve your mood, overcome problems, and achieve goals. We are licensed psychotherapists with post-graduate training and certification in cognitive therapy. At NYC Cognitive Therapy, your therapist will provide guidance, suggestions, and additional resources, including recommended activities between sessions.

I am a trauma informed therapist that uses CBT and Motivational Interviewing to take the journey with you and help you heal the issues that are causing you pain. I am empathic, creative and I love to laugh. A good laugh heals a lot of hurts. — Madeleine L’Engle The bulk of my experience comes from working with vulnerable populations that carry a lot of trauma. That is the homeless population that includes LGBTIA, youth and adults with severe mental illness and/or substance use disorders. My approach is structured and relational. I transfer my trauma informed experience to this format to co-create with you the best plan to address your issues. You can expect me to be a guiding light on your journey that will provide safety and emotional support.

As an interactive, integrative therapist, my treatment approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients resolve current problems and long-standing patterns. With sensitivity and compassion, I help clients find solutions to a wide range of life challenges and psychological issues. Blending conventional and contemporary approaches, I draw on a variety of modalities and techniques to incorporate what will be most helpful for each client. I work with each client to help them build on their strengths to identify and achieve life goals. Specialties include working with Adult Survivors of childhood sexual abuse, trauma resolution, LGBT and Questioning people, people infected with and affected by HIV/AIDS, gender identity and expression, depression and anxiety disorders. I also provide clinical supervision, individually and in groups for psychotherapists.

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.

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.

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.

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.

“Life is an ever-flowing process and somewhere on that path, some unpleasant things will pop up.” The key to managing through those tough moments is balance, which can be effectively achieved through the practices of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. DBT’s main goal is to create a life worth living. DBT therapists and their clients work in tandem to harness the power of behavioral change to move you closer to your goals, whatever they may be. DBT is ideal for anyone who struggles with substance abuse, eating disorders, self-harm, and impulsivity such as risky sexual behavior, shoplifting, and aggression. Through individual weekly therapy, Lexi specializes in helping her clients to develop a personalized and attainable treatment plan to ensure the efficacy of the process. Lexi helps individuals to incorporate mindfulness, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and emotional regulation to improve their quality of life. Through the use of genuine support and sincere validation, Lexi works closely with each client to ensure their personalized goals are being met. It is the DBT belief, and Lexi’s personal style, to view the relationship between client and clinician as equal partners in your journey. As if both are in a row boat, rowing in sync towards your goals!

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

NYC AFFIRMATIVE PSYCHOTHERAPY LCSW PLLC is a community focused sliding scale mental health practice in Manhattan. Our mission is simple: provide affirmative psychotherapy in a sustainable way to the community. By affirmative we mean that we do not view individuals from the perspective of being defective or needing to be fixed. We instead recognize the innate strengths that continue to allow people to function while enduring difficult life circumstances. Challenging childhoods and distressing adult experiences, coupled with the toxic impact of systemic oppression, racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism and xenophobia impact our mental health. Our goal is to fill a gap in mental health services provided to those that are historically marginalized and disenfranchised. We strive to be culturally aware and trauma-informed. Most importantly, we’re here to help you feel better and make change. We firmly believe that change is possible. Contact us today to get started.

I have worked with a diverse population treating all ages, from teenagers to the elderly. In my practice, I help to build a safe, warm and accepting environment where clients can feel encouraged to express themselves. I use a variety of methods focusing on an approach that is customized to each patient's unique needs and healing process.In my work, I have treated individuals with low self-esteem, distorted body image, eating disorders, panic attacks, and difficult transitions in life. Ultimately, my goal is to assist the patient in any way I can and allow them to obtain a greater understanding of themselves.

At the New Behavior Institute, I understand that breaking bad habits and beginning a healthier lifestyle and new behaviors is difficult without the aid and encouragement of someone who cares. I use safe, effective cognitive behavioral counseling and hypnosis techniques which focus on solutions to help you change behaviors, improve, stop smoking, lose weight, take control over your drinking, reduce stress and develop new behaviors, whether you prefer private, group or phone sessions. Caring, Intuitive Hypnosis Care Your health is my priority at New Behavior Institute, so count on the personal care you need to improve yourself. You'll be glad to know that I, your counselor/hypnotist has more than13 years of experience, has an MS in Mental Health Counseling and is certified by two national and two international organizations. I'm available for private sessions, and lectures & seminars, groups, presentations and phone sessions for out-of-towners. Through Susan Gayle's New Behavior Institute's expert care and guidance, you'll embark on a new, uplifting life path that's headed in the direction you want to go. You deserve all the happiness and self-assurance you desire and to feel proud of yourself, so contact me today to begin your new tomorrow.