Therapists in New York

I am a warm, empathic, kind hearted Licensed Mental Health Counselor with great listening skills and I love the work that I do. Serving others brings me fulfillment and gives me a sense of meaning and purpose. I received my Masters Degree at Nyack College in N.Y. and I have been practicing for five years. I am fluent in English and Spanish and can also provide Christian Counseling. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy flowing from a Psychodynamic perspective to help address irrational core beliefs stemming from the past, as well as Behavioral Therapy to teach interpersonal skills, Solution Focused, Problem Solving Therapy to help clarify what the root of the issue might be, Motivational Interviewing techniques to help arrive to a decision that clients choose. You have taken the first step towards improving the quality of your life. Feel free to reach out to me as soon as you are ready. I would love to help you achieve your goals. I also work with victims of interpersonal violence aka domestic violence and help with healing from Narcissistic personality disorder abuse.

You already know that whatever brings you to counseling right now requires both the expertise of the counselor AND your own courage and willingness to look honestly at your self and your circumstances. Not easy for you alone, or you wouldn’t be here. It takes both of us. I can support and guide you as you explore the issues that bring you to BetterHelp and I can help you revitalize your self-care and your self-awareness. I've been a therapist for 25 years and specialize in helping people cultivate the skills to address stress-reduction; completeness/healing with grief, loss and transition; healthy boundaries; self-care and self-compassion. You must be willing to do your part. We’ll use: Honest conversation Probing questions Home assignments such as reading reflecting mindfulness practices journaling to work with what’s getting in your way and get you reconnected with your wellbeing. My many years of experience as a therapist and mindfulness educator can help you ease your load and rekindle your spark. MARILYN'S SCHEDULE is not visible in the BetterHelp calendar. She currently has several openings on Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays between 9 am and 3 pm Eastern (6 am and noon pm Pacific).

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a Certification in Trauma Counseling in New York State. I have over 20 years of individual and family counseling experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. I have assisted clients with concerns surrounding depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, family conflicts loss and grief, and physical and emotional abuse. 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 licensed in New York with 6 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, anger management, & coping with life changes. 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 with over 10 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger management, & depression. I also have experience in working with couples or marriage counseling -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 and/or your relationship in that journey.

I am licensed in New York with 24 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with depression, stress and anxiety, relationship issues, coping with grief and loss, & 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 with 5 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, & coping with grief and loss. 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. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

I am licensed in New York with 5 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, depression, relationship issues, anger management, & 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. 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 licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have clinical practice of 4 years. I completed a 3 year education in adult Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy and have experience with other treatment modalities. I spent years working with adolescents but also have experience working with young adults, adults and older adults. My passion is helping people better understand themselves by gaining insight into their past and present. I believe that insight into ourselves greatly strengthens our relationships with ourselves and others. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. 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 clinical social worker in New York with 30 years of professional experience. I have worked in community and clinical settings, including both outpatient and inpatient psychiatric hospitals. I am culturally competent in working with clients from diverse religious, racial, and ethnic backgrounds, knowing how our different cultural backgrounds can influence our beliefs and behavior. I possess extensive experience in helping clients to cope with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, couples counseling, grief and loss, caregiver burden, work-life balance, and life transitions. I specialize in supportive counseling with older adults, having worked with this population in case management agencies for many years as both a case manager and supervisor. I am sensitive to the stress involved with caregiving for elderly relatives as well as taking care of special needs children, having raised a special needs child myself. I use a strengths-based perspective to build effective coping skills as well as to improve self-esteem, functioning, and healthier relationships. I draw my therapeutic approach from psychodynamic theory, ego psychology, dialectical behavioral therapy, and cognitive-behavioral therapy. I tailor my approach according to the individual needs of each client. I build trust with clients by maintaining an open and safe environment where their thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Then I assist clients with identifying their goals for therapy and work with them at their pace to achieve them. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy takes courage and I am proud of you for getting started!