I am a strength-based psychotherapist with 15 years of experience in the mental health field. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, and trauma. I believe that we all have the power to reach our goals and full potential but sometimes our emotional health gets in the way. I can help you learn how to manage your emotions, cope with daily stressors, work through self-doubt, trauma, and more. My goal is to create a calm, open, and non-judgmental space where individuals can grow and share. ...
Hi there, I'm Alexa, and I'm glad you're here! Whether you're navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, or exploring your identity as an adolescent or young adult in the LGBTQIA+ community, I'm here to walk alongside you. My experience in settings like a college crisis center, emergency foster care, and psychiatric residential centers has shaped my approach — compassionate, collaborative, and tailored to your unique needs. In our work together, we'll focus on helping you feel more grounded, c...
My goal as a therapist is to create a supportive environment for folks to explore their gender and sexuality. Perhaps you identify as queer, bi, lesbian, gay, pan, ace, trans, nonbinary, agender, poly, kinky, something else, everything, and/or nothing at all. You deserve to have a space where you can learn more about the different parts of yourself without judgment or pressure. As a queer person who has sought out therapy myself, I know how challenging it can be to find an affirming therapist. E...
Using a humanistic and holistic approach, we’ll look at your childhood and intergenerational patterns that are limiting you and let go of the old beliefs that no longer serve you. In a safe space, we’ll release the guilt and worry. We’ll explore your relationships and set boundaries that empower you. Using the most up-to-date research in neurobiology, we’ll integrate this work throughout your mind, body, and spirit. Build supportive relationships where your authentic self is loved and appreci...
I specialize in working with couples to strengthen their relationships through improved communication. I help individuals make positive changes to overcome what is holding them back from achieving their personal goals and having successful relationships. In addition, I help clients navigate all types of life transitions. My professional experience in human resources helps clients who are experiencing workplace challenges or making career changes. You can expect personalized, targeted, and action...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been working with clients since 1998. Through my experience with clients, I have been on a quest to find the most effective approaches to help make significant changes and feel empowered. I am a strong believer in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy which gives specific tools and techniques to be successful and present in our daily lives. I have found that it is important to develop an understanding of ourselves through attention to our core beliefs and...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in the treatment of anxiety and depression. My commitment is to help provide you the best possible treatment through collaboration and by developing an individualized plan to help meet your unique needs. I am also trained in Brainspotting, a unique treatment that allows us to bypass the “thinking” part of the brain and tap into the “emotional” part of the brain which stores unprocessed trauma and negative experiences that can attribute to an...
Handspring is a modern mental health clinic that provides personalized, evidence-based behavioral care for young adults. We currently serve young adults who are looking for treatment for anxiety, depression, or behavioral difficulties. Our therapeutic approaches include CBT, DBT, organizational skills training, behavior therapy, exposure & response prevention, and parent management training....
I am a licensed psychologist in NY and NJ. I specialize in treating trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and relationship issues. I have extensive experience conducting a wide range of psychological evaluations and assessments such as ADHD testing, Autism Spectrum Disorder evaluations, intelligence and cognitive functioning evaluations. I am committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where clients can explore their challenges, develop healthy coping skills, and achieve meaningfu...
Clients can expect me to be culturally sensitive. I will work collaboratively with each client to help achieve the best results in treatment. After an initial evaluation, I will provide a diagnosis, and over the next 2-3 sessions, we will begin formulating a treatment plan based on goals set by the client. These personal treatment goals will help guide the course of therapy. My experience working with clients from so many different backgrounds has also helped shape my view that everyone, despite...
I have personal and professional experience with acculturation and specialize in providing cross-cultural therapy for biracial/bi-cultural issues. Additionally, I am an AASECT-certified sex therapist. I integrate specialized approaches in my work with folks who identify as Muslim, Arab, Middle Eastern, North African, and South Asian. I provide a non-judgmental and safe space for LGBTQ, kink, and poly persons of color in my practice. I work with adults struggling with anxiety, sexual disorder...
I have a passion for helping clients to deeply understand and accept themselves. I emphasize a person-centered, trauma-informed approach with knowledge of grief and loss, anxiety, and depression. I love offering hope and healing to clients who may have suffered for years with unresolved trauma. It is exciting to see clients transform from feeling downcast, depressed, and hopeless to seeing their experiences in a more balanced and accepting way; allowing them to move forward and live a more rewar...
I earned a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology and a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Felician University. My passion stems from my life experience, growing up with a brother with severe Autism and OCD. I appreciate and value quality time with family and friends. I have always been an advocate of the importance of the mind/body connection and the role physical fitness and nutrition play in our overall well-being. As a therapist, I believe in the individuality of clients and the im...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social worker and an Endorsed Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Professional who takes a family-systems approach in my work, with a cognitive-behavioral orientation. My therapy style is empathetic and transparent, client-centered, and focused on instilling hope through a sense of empowerment in all. My experiences include working with individuals and families who have experienced trauma, anxiety, and depression, as well as addressing stress management of parents w...
I am a believer in setting attainable goals, especially when it comes to working with families and couples. I have been working in the mental health field for 10 + years in a variety of mental health settings such as in-home and in-patient. I believe that life can be tough, but there is always a way out of the darkness if you work to get there. I'm eclectic in my approach, I use evidenced-based practices such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution-focused. I ...
Feeling lost and overwhelmed? Unsure how to get unstuck and move forward? Join me for a session so we could have an open conversation to help you unload your stress, process your distress, explore the unconscious mind, increase your self-awareness, and make life-changing decisions together, as a team. While I mostly utilize person-centered and psychodynamic interventions, I also implement use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy,mindfulness-based interventions, Motiva...
I assist clients in developing self-awareness, balance, and acceptance using a holistic approach while encouraging change and an understanding of themselves and their environment and culture. Based on a client's therapeutic goals and needs, my aim is to help them gain a greater understanding of themselves and their values, identify problems and attitudes and behaviors which may contribute to those problems, explore alternative courses of action, develop coping skills, find their strengths, and f...
I have worked with a very diverse group of people throughout my career as I have spent most of my career working, developing, and managing community mental health programs. I have extensive experience working with individuals with anxiety, depression, sexual identity issues, life transitions, burnout, stress management, personality disorders, mood disorders, psychosis, and trauma histories. I strive to empower people to see their full potential and worth through a client-centered, strength-ba...
I’m a Bilingual Licensed Clinical psychotherapist. I’m licensed in NY & NJ. I offer a safe, caring, professional & therapeutic environment where we can co-create a relationship essential for your healing & growth. I aid individuals with depression, anxiety, grief, college life, trauma, anxiety/depression related to COVID-19 & medical conditions chronic pain, food allergies, difficulty forming or maintaining relationships, & life transitions. I strive to aid my patients cultivate greater self-acc...
Are you or a loved one feeling stuck – uncertain about navigating changes in your life, how you see yourself, or how to reconnect with those close to you? When we feel stuck, taking steps forward can feel like a monumental task. We can work together to break down your thoughts and uncertainties, determine the best way forward, and put practical strategies into action, to empower you to create the life you want for yourself. In me, you’ll have a collaborator who will follow your lead and ensure y...