Our therapists range from interns to fully licensed but all deliver the same compassionate, trauma-informed counseling and integrative experiential therapy for deep healing. Our clients and counselors identify as BIPOC, immigrants, multilingual, and LGBTQIA+, gender diverse and neurodivergent. We support client experiencing a range of challenges including Anxiety, Depression, Complex PTSD, Intimacy and Vulnerability, Self Esteem, Stress, Childhood Neglect....
I have experience practicing in many settings, including inpatient and outpatient hospital and agency settings, high school settings, private practice, and both for-profit and non-profit agencies focusing on mental health and substance abuse disorders, and university counseling centers. My style is relaxed, engaging, and collaborative. I am not a “how does that make you feel” clinician. I utilize therapeutic techniques and exercises to help my clients learn and grow in life, between our sessi...
My goal as a therapist is to find solutions that work for you on an individual basis. There may be no magic button or quick-fix solution when it comes to changing things from the past that have been difficult, but I believe what we can do is work together to find comfort and resolve the difficult areas of your life, and the challenges you have to face. Through various techniques and long-standing approaches, we’ll be able to figure out what behaviors and/or thoughts might be holding you back fro...
I have been practicing psychotherapy for 10 years in New York City. I describe my approach as warm, welcoming, empathic, open-minded, culturally competent, and humorous. Life is hard enough, so I like to laugh with my clients! I love to listen and help my clients have their "aha" moments as well as see things from a different perspective. I am a therapist at Octave, a behavioral health practice creating a new standard for mental health care that’s both high-quality and accessible. To learn mo...
Some days you’ve got it together. Other days, it feels like everything’s falling apart—classes, friendships, dating, or just trying to keep up. If stress, anxiety, or feeling down is making it tough to focus, connect with people, or feel like yourself, you’re not the only one. Therapy gives you space to talk it out—no pressure, no judgment—so you can figure out what’s really going on and start feeling more grounded and confident. I bring warmth, creativity, and a sense of humor into the room, b...
Hi! I’m glad you’re here. As a social worker and psychotherapist with over 30 years of experience, I understand how challenging it can be to take the first step toward getting help, especially when juggling school, relationships, and everything else life throws your way. Whether you’re dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, or just feeling overwhelmed, I’m here to help you figure it out. I specialize in working with couples and individuals on all kinds of relationship issues—wheth...
I provide a range of strategies for addressing anxiety, managing stress, and improving functioning in life, work, and relationships. As a therapist, I develop a collaborative relationship through which to address areas in your life that are in need of change. Whether one is dealing with a painful experience or are seeking new perspectives, I will help you gain greater self-knowledge, to overcome self-limiting behaviors and to face barriers in achieving your goals. I will listen attentively while...
My counseling style is pretty laid back. I have been described as supportive, caring, and compassionate, with a pretty good sense of humor. I like to focus on identifying your strengths and helping you to maximize them to overcome your obstacles. I'm here to help you sort through the things that are difficult right now and offer you a safe place to be open and honest without fear of judgment. I am a therapist at Octave, a behavioral health practice creating a new standard for mental health...
My approach combines solid clinical training with psychoanalytic methods that are grounded in real-world application. In addition to focusing on symptom relief, we'll explore the underlying patterns and unconscious dynamics that may be influencing your experiences in ways you haven't fully recognized. Here's what that looks like: we'll create a genuine space where you can express what you're actually thinking and feeling without judgment. Together, we'll examine not just what's challenging yo...
The Essential Counseling Services team is a group of mental health providers helping adolescents and adults through challenging times. Our professional therapists help people heal through traumatic experiences, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and other emotional hardships....
I utilize a holistic, client-centered, and strengths-based approach to help clients tap into their personal empowerment to overcome adverse life events. My interventions are focused on helping clients heal by reclaiming their stories, increasing self-awareness and identity empowerment, as well as introducing skills to help manage mental health symptoms and overwhelming emotional experiences. I am a therapist at Octave, a behavioral health practice creating a new standard for mental health car...
I believe the foundation of therapy is the partnership between the therapist and client. I work to create a trusting and safe space, where you can express yourself without judgment or shame. I believe we are all capable of change and growth. With your goals in mind, my role is to help you gain a better understanding of yourself, create effective coping strategies, and build confidence in your own strengths and abilities. I root my practice with a Strengths-based and Person-centered approach. ...
Sometimes our thoughts can lead us to feeling overwhelmed and trapped in our own heads. Allow me to help you unpack those negative thoughts, and empower you to create positive affirming ones. My goal is to work together with my clients to aid them in getting better acquainted with their emotions, and help them understand the relationship between their thoughts feelings and behaviors. As your therapist I will help you navigate various pressures, and triggers in order to be more insightful as a ...
I am an NYU-trained therapist and have extensive experience working in a range of clinical settings, helping people achieve desirable results . I have advanced training in anxiety disorders, depression, substance misuse, LGBTQ+ and immigration issues. I base my therapy practice on the fact that best outcomes are achieved when the client and therapist collaborate in building a personalized plan of action. This allows us to implement the most effective treatment modalities. My experience ha...
If you’re dealing with the challenges of relationships—whether it’s navigating conflict, working through a breakup, dealing with infidelity, or building intimacy—I’m here to support you. As a therapist specializing in couples therapy and relationship issues, I focus on practical, evidence-based tools that foster open communication and improve connection. My work is centered on making therapy feel safe and approachable, so you can explore and resolve relationship patterns that may be holding you ...
Hope Harbor Mental Health Counseling is a virtual private practice founded by Faith Carbonaro, LMHC. At Hope Harbor Mental Health, we are committed to providing each of our clients with a safe and supportive space to talk through a variety of struggles. Often clients reach out to us in search of a therapist who can help them with with challenges such as anxiety, sadness, stress, worry, difficulty with periods of transition, relationship conflict, or behavioral challenges. Whatever it is that bri...
Navigating mental health challenges or big life changes can feel exhausting, especially when you’re balancing school, work, or family responsibilities. Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed by anxiety, struggling with your mood, or unsure how to move forward, I’m here to help. I work with young adults and parents who are navigating life transitions, anxiety disorders, burnout, or other challenges. If you’re feeling the weight of academic pressures, struggling with parenting stress, or f...
I work hard to support the personal and emotional growth of all my clients. I support my clients to live their best lives through self care and solution-focused therapy. I create a safe and engaging environment that allows clients to feel comfortable and open. I have over 13 years experience as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and have worked with a wide range of people and backgrounds. I am a therapist at Octave, a behavioral health practice creating a new standard for mental health care t...
I am a solution focused, wellness and recovery-oriented, person centered, trauma informed, culturally appropriate clinician who seeks to help clients understand the power they have to grow and impact their mental health treatment. I help clients to be learn how to identify and communicate their needs. I help clients to navigate their presenting problems in order to not be a prisoner of their past. Together we work on ways to become stronger, more resilient, more confident and to love yourself mo...
Navigating life changes, managing stress, or adjusting to a new culture can bring up complicated emotions. If you’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or uncertain about your next steps, you don’t have to figure it out alone. Therapy can provide the guidance and support you need to feel more in control and at peace with yourself. As a bilingual (Mandarin) licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with a Doctor of Social Work from Adelphi University, I specialize in working with individuals who are...