I work with individuals who are experiencing anxiety, challenges with emotional regulation, difficulty with relationships, stress and/or trauma. I utilize a person centered approach, but also incorporate different therapeutic techniques depending on the client's interests and what feels clinically appropriate given the person sitting with me....
My approach to therapy is compassionate, collaborative, and goal-focused. When you are feeling stuck, it can be difficult to make changes. I look forward to working with you to help you learn new coping skills to improve your mood and relationships, and reduce stress. I believe in taking a supportive and individualized approach to help each individual develop the tools to work towards desired goals. I have extensive training in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (D...
My practice focuses on treating individuals, couples and families who are tackling issues such as: marital & family conflict; stress, anxiety, depression & ADHD; as well as creating healthy boundaries and parenting styles. Moreover, I have extensive experience working directly with parents and teens. Have you been considering therapy? Have you been experiencing distress in your relationship or family? Have you been sad, angry, or irritable? Do you often feel frustrated or overwhelmed? Have you b...
My ideal clients are students who have a tremendous reservoir of resources in managing their school-work life balance, despite having experienced a traumatic incident in their life. These students are often those who have experienced a sexual assault and noticed that it has made it difficult for them to stay on top of their workload, connect with others, and more. Other students I enjoy working with are those who are explored their identity in terms of sexual orientation, intimate relationships,...
If you suffer from anxiety starting therapy can feel overwhelming. My goal as a therapist is to make you feel at ease while encouraging you to explore the reasons for which you are seeking assistance. Together we can create goals, a plan of action, and work to incorporate these new skills into your everyday life. I specialize in anxiety treatment with young adults who are having difficulty successfully navigating major life-stage transitions. Most commonly these transitions are preparing for...
The transition to college is both exciting and challenging for families and students and I support students as they adjust to new routines. I work with students to develop strategies for connecting and forming positive relationships, and build tools for engaging with faculty and supportive campus resources. Examples of services provided: Identifying needs and understanding feelings Developing positive relationships and healthy boundaries Balancing academics, extracurricular activities, and t...
Life is wonderful and really hard at the same time. Sometimes, our struggles take over and interfere with our ability to appreciate the things we love and care about. When this happens, it can turn into developing unhealthy ways of coping and a cycle of suffering. My goal is to help you learn how to reduce suffering and to develop healthier ways of coping. My approach is behavioral; we will work together towards specific goals in a proactive manner. Clients describe me as gentle, humorous, u...
Life is hard. For many of us, we often become overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, loneliness, uncertainty, fear, you name it. To make things worse, we experience trauma and discover that some of our deepest wounds come from our relationships. Of course, we want to protect ourselves from relationships, change, and the unknown. I get that. From working in schools, residential facility, and private practice setting, I've learned that there is also something inside each of us that yearns for healing, lo...
As a clinical psychologist, I can help you with relationship difficulties, managing important life transitions, minimizing depression and anxiety, and managing stress. Your personality and coping styles will be a key focus in my work with you in order to build on your uniqueness. In my profession, there is no worthwhile "cookie cutter" approach. My main goal is to keep learning and help my clients do the same. In summary, I can help you with: 1) Relationship difficulties 2) Managing important li...
Welcome! You made it through the first hurdle by asking for help. It's hard to admit, even to yourself, that this time of your life is not easy. It's OK to ask for help. No judgement. This is a safe place. Many of my patients struggle with anxiety, depression or alcohol/drug issues. And many of them get better. Have hope....
Kate Herts, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist with expertise in evidence-based interventions for adolescents and adults suffering from anxiety disorders, mood disorders, chronic medical problems, and women’s health concerns. She specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and provides a variety of clinical services including diagnostic assessments, therapy, and consultations. In addition to working at Weill Cornell Psychiatry Sutton Place, Dr. Herts is an Assistant Professor of Ps...
CONNECTIONS BEYOND LOCATION! Our practice is a full time telehealth practice providing our clients with relatable and experienced clinicians who can meet with you in your space and work at your pace. We are a practice that prioritizes mental, physical and spiritual wellness. We all both identify as persons of color and are aligned with racial and social justice/equity....
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I work with individuals, couples, and families, am certified as an Emotionally Focused Couples therapist and as a sex therapist, and have experience treating a variety of problems including anxiety, depression, relationship problems, sexual issues, and problems with academic and job performance and with career advancement....
During the present pandemic, I am only working via Telehealth. Effective therapy creates meaningful, lasting, joyful change. As your therapist I can help you resolve the inner and outer conflicts that create pain and exhaustion. Life brings unchosen experiences. Sometimes we feel hurt, scared, or deeply alone. Sometimes what happens seems too big to manage. For 25+ years I have had the privilege of helping people learn to live as their "best self," able to manage their moods, thoughts and situa...
There is no magic button or quick-fix solution when it comes to making a change. I find that I am the best fit for individuals who are looking to enhance their emotional well being and want to challenge themselves. I specialize in helping individuals struggling with life transitions, depression, and anxiety. My therapeutic approach considers clients to be the experts in their life, with my role as a guide to help uncover negative patterns and work towards positive change....
Offering quality psychotherapy and couples counseling in a beautiful private practice in Long Island, NY. A warm and welcoming setting that offers a safe place and a secure relationship to help you begin your process of healing. At SJT you will explore your inner life and begin to understand yourself, your life, and your relationships. Your therapist will balance listening and intervening, accepting and challenging, and nurturing and fostering autonomy. You will gain a new relationship to you...
My specialty is ‘extreme stuckness’. My approach is intense, caring, tough, and free-flowing rather than structured. My therapy groups are full of challenging, brilliant, courageous people who seek depth and growth. All the therapists in our group practice are trained in a meta-approach called "Feedback Informed Treatment" which means that we track how things are going session-by-session to see if anything needs to change about our work together to help you get where you want to go....