I work with creatives, musicians, and artists struggling to find satisfaction in their careers and personal lives. I also help executives and professionals who are navigating workplace pressures. After 30 years as a musician and music industry executive, I know how the professional environment can impact your mental health. I provide a space where you can embrace vulnerability and improve communication skills. I can help you navigate imposter syndrome, manage stress, achieve career satisfaction,...
I use my sense of humor, most of all, and self-disclosure when I think it will help. I pride myself on trying to make therapy enjoyable. I have been a therapist for almost 20 years and have worked with so many different populations. I love what I do. Because I am a licensed Marriage family and child therapist, I can treat many people. My experience ranges from inpatient to outpatient as well as schools and foster homes. I specifically focus on trauma because we all have unresolved things that ne...
We believe in therapy that empowers individuals to make meaningful changes and lead fulfilling lives. City Center Psychotherapy is a group private practice in Midtown, New York City founded by Dr. Andrew B. Schmidt, PhD, LCSW-R , Professor and Director of New York University’s Post-Masters CBT Certificate Program. Dr. Schmidt leads a team of highly skilled clinicians who specialize in the treatment of OCD, Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma, in addition to their own unique areas of expertise. Ci...
I tailor my trauma-informed and strength-based approach to empower clients on their unique path to thriving. I have always been passionate about supporting trauma survivors, which led me to focus the beginning of my career on crisis intervention and counseling survivors of domestic violence. This experience allowed me to hone my expertise in trauma-informed care, which I continue to use in my work with a broader population of clients. My work is exploratory and skill-focused, using solution-focu...
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...
Going into therapy can be scary and vulnerable. I help my clients apply the strengths they already possess to live the life they envision for themselves. Using evidence-based practices in our work, we will explore the challenges and vulnerabilities that you are experiencing and find the solutions to allow you to be the best version of yourself. In my sessions, my approach is warm, open-minded, empowering, and solution-oriented. I'm a therapist with Octave and Evernorth Behavioral Care Gr...
I strive to help people understand their emotional and behavioral patterns and work towards behaviors that can generate meaning and purpose. The evidence-based therapies that I use help treat OCD, trauma, anxiety, depression, phobias, eating disorders, and more. I utilize an empathic and nonjudgmental stance, and aim to compassionately recognize the function of behaviors, and why they might make sense in the past and present. The evidence-based practices I use will include learning skills to hel...
My experience as a therapist includes working at the NYU Counseling Services for many years. I have a deep understanding of the challenges both undergraduate and graduate students face with the changes, separations and transitions involved in becoming independent adults. It is a time filled with excitement as well as stress and worries about the future. The internal and external pressures, expectations from family and demands of the academic world can feel overwhelming at times. For graduat...
Therapy is a collaborative place for finding support in healing, developing self-awareness, and working towards your goals. It is a collaborative process providing an opportunity to bring awareness to how past experiences are affecting current struggles. In our sessions together, we will work towards identifying your goals and meeting your needs while working on healing, developing self-awareness, and practicing self-compassion. My experience working with adults from diverse backgrounds and age ...
I am a collaborative therapist who works with clients’ strengths to explore the behaviors, thoughts, communication patterns, and interactional patterns that are associated with the problems presented. After a thorough initial assessment, I work with clients to clarify goals, identify resolutions to the presenting issues, followed by a wide array of interventions and home assignments to help achieve these goals. I understand that people find it at times challenging or embarrassing to discuss t...
The mission of my practice is to provide effective, evidence based treatment to individuals struggling with eating disorders and co-occurring diagnoses. I am passionate about this work, and I truly care about the physical, emotional, and cognitive wellbeing of each individual I work with. In my practice, I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure-Response Prevention (ERP), and Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE). I use a trauma-informed approach during all of my interactions with clie...
I see psychotherapy as a collaborative process to help individuals gain a fresh perspective on their lives, recognize repeating patterns in their behaviors and relationships, and find new solutions for old problems. My approach is psychodynamic and eclectic, balancing both depth and real-world focus to address the unique needs of each patient at the intersection of their physical, mental, internal, external, interpersonal, and sociopolitical spheres of experience. I have a particular passion wor...
The Center for Progressive Psychotherapy (“CPP”) provides contemporary, high-quality therapy to individuals and couples in New York City. We treat adult patients experiencing a wide-array of emotional and behavioral symptoms who are wanting to better understand and manage their symptoms towards improving the quality, happiness, and success of their lives. At CPP, we take a holistic approach recognizing that one’s mental, emotional, and physical health are integral to building healthier relati...
We are a group private practice located in the Flatiron neighborhood of Manhattan. We offer individual, couples, and group therapy, as well as trauma treatment using EMDR. We are proudly LGBTQ+ affirmative and specialize in working with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, issues related to race and identity, and more....
People seek me out for many reasons, including when they feel anxious or depressed, as well as when they are struggling with anger, grappling with traumatic events, feeling stuck, or simply sensing that something's not quite right. As a psychoanalytic psychotherapist, I'm skilled at working with people during various life transitions, including the excitement and stress of college life and the uncertainties that may await after graduation. I also have expertise in working with all manner of ques...
Keya (kay-ah, they/them) is queer, non-binary, fat, neurodivergent, disabled, Bengali, multi-racial, anti-zionist, and an abolitionist therapist. They strive to be highly intersectional and decolonial and are continually learning how to make their work truly liberatory. They are aligned with Health at Every Size (HAES). Every single part of you is wanted and welcome here. Keya is warm, friendly, and eager to support you. They are drawn to modalities such as relational therapy and Internal Family...
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...
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Michigan and New York and a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) to practice worldwide. My work centers on processing and integrating our experiences and exploring their influence on our identities and our relationships with ourselves. I’m dedicated to supporting you in connecting with your inner world, understanding your emotions and experiences, exploring practices for embodied living, and rediscovering joy and play. My holistic approach cons...
Everyone suffers from mental health issues at some point in their life—whether minor or major—and it’s important to have help from someone you can trust. I aim to establish trust by creating a safe and comfortable environment for you to share your story with me. Regardless of your background, history, appearance, diagnosis, identity, or beliefs, I regard you unconditionally and genuinely care about your well-being. In our sessions, I utilize a therapeutic approach that focuses on the improvement...
My style of therapy is based upon a client-centered approach. Together, we will develop a treatment plan that is tailored to empower your dreams. I'm a hands-on therapist that incorporates several modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Gottman Method interventions, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, and mindfulness. I am a therapist at Octave, a behavioral health practice creating a new standard for mental health care that’s both high-quality and accessible. To learn more about my ...