After a major stressor, loss or transition, it is normal to experience big emotions (new or past) and feel like your ground is unsteady. My mission is to help you uncover your power through an attachment focus so that you can begin to heal and grow from the inside out. By starting where you are, together we will make meaning and create new experiences after a significant change in order to develop a future template for the next phase of your life. I aim to achieve this through a collaborative, s...
I start by delving into present and past issues through a cognitive behavioral lens as well as an attachment lens to assist clients in better understanding themselves and challenging some of the automatic thoughts and behaviors that perpetuate their anxiety or distress. My style is non-judgmental and interactive, often lending itself to moments of humor and positivity that further the therapeutic bond and offer opportunities for increased self-compassion and forgiveness. My first priority when b...
As a therapist, I strongly believe in creating a comfortable and safe space for clients. Through my experience, I've found that my therapy style is more casual, where I find sessions being experienced as casual conversations. I also show clients that I am human too and let clients of mine know that I've had my share of life experiences and have experienced some of the feelings you've experienced based on your current stressors. I can truly empathize with you and your stress. I've heard from many...
A nationally acclaimed alcohol and drug rehabilitation center, Mountainside proudly celebrates over 25 years of providing innovative and comprehensive addiction treatment. We are dedicated to healing you — mind, body, and spirit — helping you to stay motivated to change and empowering you to create a happier, healthier life for yourself. Mountainside offers a full continuum of care including Detox, Residential, Extended Care, Outpatient Services, Family Wellness Services, Recovery Coaching, a...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have been in the field for over 30 years. I specialize in trauma and have been trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. I bring my experience, training and authentic self to the therapeutic experience. I am a laid back, knowledgeable, devoted mom, woman, and therapist that is passionate about my roles and helping people. I am a therapist at Octave, a behavioral health practice creating a new st...
I had the privilege of assisting clients through various stages of life – grief, pregnancy/postpartum, parenting issues, pre-marital counseling, marital/family issues, separation, divorce, recovery, affairs, sexual issues, mental health diagnoses – both in private practice and a New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports approved outpatient program. My utmost commitment to clients is providing therapeutic services with empathy and unconditional positive regard. By creating a saf...
Melissa Broughton is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner who has a diverse range of clinical experiences across all levels of the mental health system. Her approach acknowledges pharmacology as just one element of improving a patient’s mental health while also empowering clients to engage in therapy and other avenues of wellness (nutrition, fitness, and social connection)....
It’s my belief that every person has the innate capacity for healing and growth, but change can be difficult. I am honored to join you along this journey and support you at every step of the way. My goal as a therapist is to create a nonjudgmental and supportive environment where you can explore your emotions and work toward self-acceptance. Therapy is a collaborative process, which begins by building a genuine and authentic relationship. Together we will explore the complexities and nuances...
Kayla Wasserman, LMSW, is a New York-based psychotherapist who works with individuals and couples navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, and identity exploration. Passionate about supporting the queer community, Kayla provides a warm, affirming environment where clients can build self-esteem, develop insight, and create meaningful change....
My name is Weston Clay and I am a psychotherapist based in NYC. I specialize in working with trauma, anxiety, self-esteem, and identity and relationship issues. As a gay man myself, I enjoy working with other queer/LGBTQ+ people to work through the way our identities impacts our relationships with our peers, family members, and ourselves. I believe therapy works best when you feel safe with and seen by your therapist and so it is my job to make you feel comfortable with me, not yours. Anti-racis...
Have you endured a trauma and suffer from symptoms like flashbacks, nightmares, low self-worth and fear that the trauma could happen again? Have you languished this way for years without any improvement in your symptoms? You may be suffering from PTSD and in need of effective, research-backed treatment for your condition. Nema offers the most effective and comprehensive trauma care, delivered by trained PTSD therapists. Our program gives you access to specialty-trained therapists, psychiatris...
"Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a field. I'll meet you there." ~Rumi...
I’ve worked with clients who struggle with motivation, life balance, career challenges, life transitions, relationships, communication, anxiety, depression, and chronic or terminal health challenges. I enjoy supporting and empowering my clients, helping them to create change and new opportunities for themselves. My goal is to assist my clients in managing various concerns, helping them with life transitions, and goal setting. I have over 10 years of experience providing individual and couples...
I value curiosity and connection. I entered this field with an understanding that taking care of our minds is essential to living healthy, fulfilling lives. I believe an important element of a healthy mind is healthy supports. I place emphasis on building a collaborative relationship, where with warmth and some good humor we can figure out together what a healthy mind might look like for you. I utilize techniques from Cognitive behavioral therapy and ACT. We will work together to begin to unr...
I have been in the field for 10 years working with children, teens, adults and seniors dealing with anxiety, depression, OCD, life transitions, relationship/family conflict, divorce and domestic violence. I view each individual or family as unique and approach therapy in the same way, meeting them where they are at. Therapy can be uncomfortable and so I try to structure each session as a casual conversation to help facilitate a safe space where change and vulnerability are welcome. I am a the...
I believe that therapy, with a therapist who can help you feel safe, secure and seen, can restore our inherent joy, curiosity, creativity, and connectedness, which are often impaired or lost altogether as a result of trauma or past attachment wounds. I am a relational therapist and specialize in exploring patterns that come from our families of origin, relationships with ourselves, with our friends, romantic partners, and children, as well as relationships with food and substances. I tailor t...
Hello and welcome! My name is Maeghan (she/her) and I am a Licensed Master Social worker in New York. It takes a lot of bravery to start therapy and I know the process of finding the right therapist is not always easy. I commend you for taking this step and hope to support you in your therapy journey! I work primarily with adults experiencing a range of needs such as anxiety, depression, and life changes. My approach is warm, empathic, and collaborative. I utilize a strengths-based app...
I have experience working in hospital settings, outpatient counseling programs, and individual counseling through telehealth and school-based programs. You will gain insight and will learn new ways of coping while changing maladaptive behaviors. My approach is individualized based on your needs. I use intervention techniques that are based on interpersonal psychology, cognitive behavioral therapies, and mindfulness. In your counseling sessions, I will assist you in identifying how your thoughts,...
Liberation-Based Therapy is a psychotherapeutic group practice that supports mental health and wellness through the lens of liberation-based healing practices. The work offered is emotionally-focused, culturally affirming with a strengths-based perspective. OUR AREAS OF FOCUS We focus on BIPOC, immigrant communities / stories , LGBTQIA2S+/GNB and intimate partnerships, including integrated families and open relationship structures. We work with individuals, couples, families and small groups...
I believe therapy is a place where I can help facilitate your growth, where together we can help build a tool box that you can take with you into your life. I have a psychodynamic approach to treatment, mixing various interventions and modalities. I use an eclectic and integrative set of techniques in order to address the multiple ways in which we live in the world and experience our lives. Principles of equality, social justice, and rehabilitation drove me to the field of Social Work. But it...