Hi, I'm Stephanie. I'm a licensed clinical psychologist who provides trauma-informed care to a wide variety of patients. I strive to provide a warm and safe space where patients can feel comfortable sharing without fear of judgment. My goal is to help my patients reflect on their values so that they can work towards what it means to be their "best self." I will always focus on treating the symptoms and not the "disorder," in an effort to tailor my approach to the individual. I believe deeply in ...
“When we are no longer able to change a situation… we are challenged to change ourselves.” Viktor Frankl The college experience is a journey filled with ups and downs. This period of our lives can be overwhelming, and bring up different emotions, including depression, anxiety, and loneliness. It's important to acknowledge these feelings, learn to manage and work through them so you can be your best self. I want you to know that you are not alone. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space where...
The Compassion Practice is a mental health practice that offers a wide range of services to help individuals improve their mental wellbeing and lead more fulfilling lives. Our team of clinicians includes licensed therapists, psychologists, and social workers who are dedicated to meeting our clients' needs through evidence-based practices and genuine human connection. We work with individuals across the age span, including adults, young adults, teenagers, children, couples, and families. Our s...
Are you struggling with anxiety or existential angst after a major life change? Have you recently graduated, moved to a new city, or been diagnosed with a health condition and feel groundless, stuck, or lost? Are you struggling to form deep connections due to confusion and low confidence about your identity and purpose? Well, you have come to the right place! I am a compassionate and genuine therapist that focuses on helping my clients with increasing insight, self-understanding, and meaning. I ...
I specialize in working with people who are experiencing life transitions, such as marriage, divorce, parenting, career, loss of a loved one, aging, and existential anxiety. Transitions can be stressful because it means you need to make changes in how you are living your life. I work with people who are at a crossroads of important decisions or who are having difficulties navigating and adjusting to a change in life circumstances. Going in a direction you have not gone before can bring up feelin...
WE ARE FIERCE. AND WE CAN EXPERIENCE JOY. You should never have to justify your identity to a healthcare provider. I provide culturally competent, compassionate, and affirming psychotherapy where we can safely ask questions to help you make your own conscious decisions about your life. As a therapist with nearly 20 years experience, our sessions are nonjudgmental and client-centered. If you are so minded, we can simultaneously investigate issues of existential meaning. Our goal together i...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Addiction Specialist with over 25 years of experience in the field. Through a cognitive behavioral treatment approach I provide my patients with a safe, trusting and comfortable environment that allows them the space to reflect, process and strategize ways to enhance their lives to live to their fullest potential. I currently serve on the faculty of the NYU Graduate School of Social Work as a Clinical Professor and Advisor, and also provide clinical ...
My approach involves an introspective conversation where you are encouraged to explore the root cause of your experiences. If you want to explore thinking more critically about your habits and how to break them, reach out for a consultation. I’d love to help you get there....
We specialize in providing bilingual/bi-cultural psychotherapy to Asian international students, especially Chinese students. All our therapists are familiar with the nuances in Asian cultures and can provide bilingual therapy. Therapy can be a little nerve-wrecking for many college students who are first-time therapy seekers. In our work, you will be warmly supported to ease your way into emotional awareness, see your true self more clearly, feel safer, and move towards actual changes you wan...
Here for you, always - and we mean that. Life doesn’t always go according to plan, and when that happens it can feel like the walls around you are caving in. We’re here to help you push those walls back up and construct a life that feels aligned with the one you have always envisioned for yourself. Manhattan Wellness isn’t your typical clinical practice, and that’s intentional. You may have considered therapy in the past but felt like the entire process was too cold, too clinical or too b...
I provide individual therapy that is warm, collaborative, and tailored to meet the unique needs of each person I see. I strongly value inclusivity, liberation, and respect--values I incorporate into my work by staying centered in a Black feminist and HAES perspective. My clients arrive in therapy coping with trauma, depression, anxiety, and grief. Together, we work not only toward developing healthy coping skills, but toward healing for a sense of purpose, contentment, and peace. Therapy is an ...
My background includes an MSW from SUNY Stony Brook's School of Social Welfare in 1997. I also did post-graduate training in Rational Emotive Therapy (aka CBT) at the Albert Ellis Institute in NYC. I am licensed in both states of New York and New Jersey. I work with adults and adolescents facing difficulties and/or wanting to better their lives from the inside out. I am assisting you to find the irrational thoughts that cause problematic moods.. Sessions are collaborative, interesting, challe...
Clients often tell me they leave sessions feeling more understood and less alone. I provide strategic, tactical skills to help you cope with life's inevitable challenges. Most of all, I am a great listener who really cares about my career and the people I encounter....
“The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but building the new.”-Socrates I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) clinical social worker with 15 years experience of working with adults and adolescents. I believe therapy is a tool used to help guide people in achieving the life goals they set for themselves. Whether you have a teenager experiencing depression or anxiety; is conflicted about identity, or are an adult feeling stuck, having relationship conflicts, e...
Welcome to ADO Psychology Center, a compassionate partner on your path to healing. Founded by Dr. Moses Appel, our center is dedicated to providing specialized evidence-based mental health care to individuals and families in-person in Brooklyn, NY and beyond via telehealth. We focus on empowering individuals to lead fulfilling lives by addressing the challenges of Anxiety, Depression, and OCD—hence the name "ADO." At ADO Psychology Center, we believe in the effectiveness of compassionate, ev...
Have you experienced significant life changes recently and are having a hard time adjusting? Have you been feeling lost, lonely, isolated, anxious, or frustrated? Has serious illness entered your life or the life of a loved one, creating new challenges in adaptive coping and finding meaning in your life? Are you navigating profound grief and loss? I believe that by working together, we can identify and enhance your strengths while working on strategies that allow you to address the root causes o...
I am passionate about supporting people through difficult transitions in their lives. This can come in a variety of forms whether it be adjusting to a new job or school, parenting, relationships, being diagnosed with a serious illness or disability, or the day-to-day challenges of living with anxiety and depression. My goal is to help you gain a better understanding of your feelings, mood, and behaviors, and in turn, help you to better manage and cope....
My philosophy of therapy is collaborative and holistic, and I aim to meet my clients where they’re at to inspire change. I am most passionate about working with queer people who have difficulty being fully authentic. We can work together to dismantle the stories and systems that have impacted this and cultivate greater self-compassion and self-awareness in who you are. In therapy with me, my clients feel seen and encouraged to show up as their authentic selves. As a licensed Marriage and Fami...
Have you ever felt isolated or like no one truly understands you? If so, know that you’re not alone in these experiences, and I’m here to listen and support you. My name is Elvis, a second-year master’s degree student in the Social Work program at Montclair State University. I also received a BA in Psychology, with a double minor in Child Advocacy & Policy, and Social Work. I identify as a heterosexual, hispanic male. In our sessions, we’ll work together to develop customized strategies that s...
Have you been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just “blah?” Is balancing your academics, social life, dating, and family contributing to a non-stop feeling of anxiety? Is your inner-critic getting louder, magnifying those "what ifs" and making you question your worth? You're not alone. I am a Columbia University trained therapist specializing in anxiety, complex trauma, and self esteem in young adults. In our work together, you will develop tools to cope with stressors, process past and present pa...