Therapists in New York

Welcome! I know it’s not always easy making the first call to reach out for help, but I’m so glad you did. “Accepting help is its own kind of strength.” I believe everyone should have a safe and healing place to work through life’s difficulties. Professional Summary: A highly skilled compassionate, empathetic, and solutions-oriented Licensed Mental Health Counselor dedicated to providing exceptional care and implementing effective treatment plans. Because everyone’s story is different I often blend therapeutic methods to customize an individualized approach for each client. I have over 25 years of experience working with a wide array of topics; depression, anxiety, grief, eating disorders, addictions, relationship issues, OCD, trauma and abuse, PTSD, domestic violence, parenting challenges, career transitions, LGBTQIA issues, and discrimination. My focus is to always make you feel welcomed and supported. Enough about me; I am excited to get to know you! “There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you” Maya Angelou

My name is Jamie Schwartz. I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker and Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor in the state of New York. I have over 20 years experience working with substance use disorders and mental health issues. I have worked with a wide range of client concerns such as depression, anxiety, substance use disorders and eating disorders. I am a person centered counselor with a warm and compassionate style. I believe in treating others with respect and dignity. I will meet you where you are and move along at your pace. I acknowledge the courage it takes to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and congratulate you on your choice in reaching that goals. I look forward to working together.

Welcome to Better Help! I commend you for taking this challenging step to create the change you want. My name is Wale Adegbenle, and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York. I earned my Master of Social Work degree, specializing in Health and Substance Abuse, from Stony Brook University School of Social Welfare in 2003. I am also a Certified Case Manager trained as a geriatric case manager. I have worked with many individuals and families who have a variety of personal issues, such as depression/anxiety, stress, trauma/abuse, family problems, addictions of all kinds, relationships/parenting, and many more in different settings. In a nutshell, I'm a Christian husband and father of 3 children who love to serve and provide mental health services. My education and career have always focused on my passion for working with individuals and their families. My counseling style is relationship-centered, compassionate, focused, and validating. I pride myself on being a patient mental health provider and a good listener who will meet you where you are and help you to set realistic and actionable goals for treatment. My approach combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Person-Centered Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Strengths-Based counseling techniques. I am here to support and help you navigate through what you've indicated is difficult for you right now. I aim to offer you a safe space to be open without fear of judgment while providing you with the guidance, support, and counseling you seek. I take my job seriously and honor the time you choose to share with me. I look forward to connecting with you soon and navigating through this journey of support together.

I am an individual and couples therapist licensed in New York, with over 20 years of clinical experience. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety and relationship issues. I have also helped clients with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety and relationship issues. I have also helped those who have experienced trauma and emotional abuse. I am considered to be warm and compassionate, and my style is working interactively with clients. My approach combines humanistic, psychodynamic and goal-oriented therapy with a wide range of client issues, and a diverse client base. I have worked with chronic mental illness, including anxiety, depression, personality and eating disorders. In addition to self-esteem issues, life transitions and chronic illness. My goal is to establish a meaningful alliance, and collaborate wih you to develop better coping skills and more satisfying relaionships. I look forward to working with you!

My name is Latisha Sterling and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York and a Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey with over 5 years experience. I graduated with a Bachelors in Psychology and a Masters in Mental Health Counseling. I use cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, adults, & families around issues of depression, foster care, behavioral concerns, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, and adjustments. I also have helped many people with trauma, substance use, and challenging irrational beliefs. My therapy style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you. My goal is to assist you in working towards fulfilling your fullest potential, healing inner child wounding and trauma, and regaining a new perspective on life. I look forward to working with you!

I am dual-licensed in Louisiana and New York with 22 years of experience treating clients using the following clinical approaches: CBT, DBT, Trauma-informed therapy, Person-centered, Holistic, and Faith-informed. Populations served are children, teens and adults, which includes the LGBTQI and other multi-cultural communities. I will tailor your treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started! -"As traumatized children, we always dreamed that someone would come and save us. We never dreamed that it would, in fact, be ourselves as adults."-Alice Little.

Hello and welcome to your wellness journey! I am licensed in New York State with 10 years of experience as a therapist and over 18 years working in the human services field. I help individuals better handle stress and anxiety, process and overcome trauma and abuse, cope with grief and loss in a healthy way, and develop internal motivation and increase self esteem, and confidence. I believe that you are the expert of your story and you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming any challenges you may be facing. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

I am a licensed New York State social worker with over 20 years of experience. Much of my work has been hospital based which has given me experience working with a wide variety of individuals and families. Providing individual and group counseling , in a manner that is both empathetic and supportive. I am sensitive to my clients individual needs in helping work through their personal issues. Taking the first steps to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process , and look forward to working with you.

I am licensed in New York with 25 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, coping with grief, coping with loss, bipolar disorder, & depression. I also have experience working with coping with life changes. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

I am a licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York and have more than three years of professional work experience as a mental health therapist. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & trauma, and abuse. You are the expert on your story, and you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

I am licensed in New York with 18 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

I am licensed in New York with 3 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, relationship issues, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

I am licensed in New York State with 5 years of experience as a practicing psychotherapist in a mental health clinic. I have experience helping clients with stress, anxiety, trauma, abuse, coping with grief, coping with loss, motivation, self esteem, & confidence. I also have experience working with depression and PTSD. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Treatment modalities include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT, and Internal Family Systems informed. Please note my availability currently is Monday through Thursday 7am-7pm.

I am licensed in New York and bring over 11 years of professional experience as a therapist. I earned my graduate degree from New York University (NYU), where I received a strong foundation in clinical social work and evidence-based therapeutic practices. Over the years, I’ve had the honor of working with a wide range of individuals facing challenges such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, career difficulties, and adjusting to major life changes. I also had the meaningful experience of working with World Trade Center (WTC) first responders through the FDNY, which deepened my understanding of trauma, resilience, and the unique mental health needs of those in high-stress professions. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My approach is personalized and collaborative—I tailor our dialogue and treatment plan to reflect your unique needs, values, and goals. I draw from a range of evidence-based interventions, including: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) – to help challenge and reframe unhelpful thoughts Solution-Focused Therapy – to set meaningful goals and focus on your strengths Trauma-Informed Care – to support healing in a safe, grounded way Mindfulness-Based Strategies – to improve emotional regulation and self-awareness Narrative Therapy – to help reshape the stories we tell about ourselves Person-Centered Therapy – to foster autonomy, empowerment, and unconditional support It takes courage to reach out and begin the process of change. Whether you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply looking for deeper self-understanding, I’m here to support and empower you on your journey toward a more fulfilling life.