I have experience working with clients that struggle with chronic illness, loss, substance use, work and daily life stressors, relationship issues and family conflict. As a licensed clinical therapist for over 5 years, my goal is to assist my clients in obtaining insight into their daily functioning in order to live a healthy meaningful life. Using evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Grief Counseling, Trauma Informed Care, and Supportive Counse...
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...
Finding your way through life's challenges can be difficult—especially when balancing cultural expectations, relationships, and personal identity. Whether you're navigating anxiety, past trauma, relationship struggles, or major life transitions, therapy can help you gain clarity and feel more confident in yourself. I specialize in working with first- and second-generation immigrants, international students, young adults, and couples who are struggling with anxiety, depression, identity conc...
I empower individuals to overcome personal obstacles to improve their lives by providing a unique individualized treatment plan for each client. I have been working in the mental health field since 2009. I use clinically tested and evidence-based interventions as well as a personal and warm approach to help my clients overcome symptoms of trauma, anxiety, depression, as well as mood disorders. I have experience working with young adults with ADHD to help with executive functioning. I have ex...
My favorite part of being a therapist is the continuously evolving relationship that I foster with my clients. I love learning about my clients— everything that makes them who they are, from their interests to their cultural influences to their friends and family, and how all of this impacts the way they view the world. I am passionate about assisting clients who suffer from anxiety, OCD, and relationship issues but also enjoy working with clients with a variety of other concerns including addic...
I provide counseling for individuals and couples experiencing relationship issues, depression, anxiety, life transitions, pre-marital, and sexual issues. I enjoy helping individuals and couples enhance and strengthen their relationships. My goal is to help individuals find greater meaning and purpose in life, and couples at all stages (dating, pre-engagement, marriage, and also re-marriage) develop greater intimacy in all aspects of their relationships. I believe that many individuals, couple...
My goal is to bring compassion, genuineness, and unconditional positive regard to the therapeutic space. The most important element of counseling for me is to establish a warm and trusting therapeutic relationship with my clients. I have a client-centered, strength-focused, and results-oriented approach to providing counseling. I implement eclectic therapeutic methods utilizing cognitive-behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and psychodynamic therapy. I am a therapist at Octave, a behavioral he...
The vast majority of my work has been in helping people who have experience with bad things in life, learn about the hard parts of life and how they impact us as human beings, reduce emotional and physical distress, and support clients in achieving their goals. I have worked for over 10 years in NYC with adults, adolescents, children, and families. I hope you will find that I have a humble and compassionate approach with a strong grounding in evidence based practice so that we can work together ...
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 Ruiy, a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP). My background in both psychology and nursing allows me to take a comprehensive approach to mental health care. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, struggling to manage ADHD or mood disorders, or facing challenges with anxiety or depression, I’m here to support you. Whether you’re navigating academic stress, personal struggles, or simply trying to figure out the next steps, I can help you work through it. As someone who has spent...
Many clients come to me because they're navigating complex life issues—whether that's reproductive mental health challenges, life transitions, or struggles with self-esteem and relationships. I specialize in women's reproductive mental health, supporting clients with abortion and post-abortion challenges, fertility concerns, birth trauma, pregnancy planning, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, pregnancy loss, and other issues that arise during the prenatal, pregnancy, and postpartum stages. I also ...
If you've ever felt stuck in unhealthy relationship patterns, struggled with setting boundaries, or questioned why certain emotions hit so hard, you're not alone. The way you connect with others—whether in friendships, dating, family, or even with yourself—can be shaped by early experiences. Therapy can help you understand these patterns and give you the tools to build stronger, healthier connections. I specialize in attachment wounds—the emotional pain that comes from relationships that di...
I specialize in life transitions, relationship challenges, and substance misuse. I am dedicated to helping clients work through these challenging times and aligning with their best selves. Together we will process emotions, thoughts, and behaviors that impact your daily life. I will encourage ongoing feedback and challenge you to implement newly developed skills and insight into your everyday life. I have experience working in healthcare, outpatient mental health, and residential treatment. B...
It would be my honor to be a part of my clients' healing journeys and help them gain the self-awareness and empowerment needed to live their authentic truths. I strive to foster authentic therapeutic relationships with my clients through culturally inclusive, anti-oppressive, and trauma-informed care. I specialize in psychodynamic, intersectional, and holistic approaches to psychotherapy. My theoretical orientations draw from Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavioral Ther...
My therapeutic approach is a combination of solution-focused, strengths-based, and somatic psychotherapy within a cognitive-behavioral framework. My style of therapy is warm, empathic and client-centered. I believe in treating others with respect, dignity and compassion. I have experience working with college students/young adults coping with professional or life transitions, first-generation Americans, African-American or Caribbean-American men and women, adult/geriatric individuals with acu...
Whether you’re a student balancing academics with personal struggles, exploring your sexuality or gender identity, working through a major life change, or managing the weight of anxiety, depression, or relationship issues—I am here to support you. I specialize in working with college and graduate students, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and individuals facing relationship concerns, addiction, or difficulties with emotional regulation. I offer a compassionate and affirming space for you to...
I have experience in working with depression, anxiety, life transitions, and school stress. I spent more than two years working at Cornell's Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), which provided me with deep knowledge of the ins and outs of their mental health system, along with the pressures that one can face at college in regard to competition, academic stress, and building social connection. Being from upstate NY, I also understand some of the isolative parts of the experience, and adj...
With 24 years of experience, I specialize in supporting individuals with depression, eating disorders, and borderline personality disorder (BPD), using tailored approaches like CBT, DBT, and mindfulness. For students struggling with intense emotions, complex relationships, or the pressures of school and daily life, I’m here to help you develop effective coping skills and build a life that feels meaningful. My approach combines proven methods with a compassionate, practical focus on your spe...
I had the privilege of assisting clients through various stages of life – grief, pregnancy/postpartum, parenting issues, pre-marital counseling, marital/family issues, separation, divorce, recovery, affairs, sexual issues, mental health diagnoses – both in private practice and a New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports approved outpatient program. My utmost commitment to clients is providing therapeutic services with empathy and unconditional positive regard. By creating a saf...
Assist with diagnosis and treatment planning for a broad range of neuropsychological concerns, including but not limited to ADHD, autism, learning disorder, and/or other psychiatric conditions. Neuropsychological testing uses research-based tools and procedures to assist in determining the emotional, behavioral, cognitive, or personality variables that contribute to an individual’s functioning. Psychological evaluation is often used to assist in clarifying the underlying variables or diag...