As a therapist with hands-on experience at Westchester Medical Center and Hawthorne Cedar Knolls, I specialize in areas that may deeply resonate with you, whether you’re facing relationship issues, navigating reproductive mental health challenges, or seeking recovery from trauma. I offer focused support for a range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, intimacy concerns, and life transitions like divorce or pregnancy loss. By blending my training with your personal goals, we can move forwa...
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...
We work best with students who feel deeply and think a lot. Many of the students we support are navigating major life changes, identity questions, relationship challenges, or the pressure to succeed while feeling like they are falling behind inside. If you have ever felt like you are carrying a lot beneath the surface or trying to make sense of big emotions and experiences, you are not alone. In therapy, we create a space where you can slow down, feel understood, and build the tools to move t...
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 so glad you're here! If you're feeling overwhelmed by life changes, navigating the emotional ups and downs of pregnancy, or dealing with challenges like fertility concerns or postpartum struggles, you're not alone—and you don’t have to go through it by yourself. I specialize in women's reproductive mental health, and I’m here to help you through the complex emotions that come with transitions like pregnancy, birth, abortion, and even the grief of loss. I understand how tough it can ...
Meridian is a group of LMHCs, PsyDs, and PhDs who specialize in providing evidence based treatments for mood and anxiety disorders in a client-centered, flexible way. Our clinicians have special expertise in anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), adoption, Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs: skin picking, hair pulling) and more....
I work from a human-centered base which consists of empathy and curiosity. I have 4+ years in substance use treatment as well as 4+ years working with justice involved individuals in an alternative to incarceration program. I utilize trauma-informed and strengths-based approaches which consist of harm reduction and motivational interviewing techniques. I am passionate about social justice and understand that as individuals, people live in a context of systems, small and large. I work with people...
Hi, I'm glad you're here! If you're feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or unsure of where to turn, know that you're not alone—and taking this first step is a big deal. I'm a psychiatric nurse practitioner with over 17 years of experience helping adults manage things like anxiety, depression, chronic stress, ADHD, and more. Whether you're struggling with sleep issues, feeling down, or having trouble adjusting to new changes in life, I'm here to help you work through it. In my practice, I focus on ...
Hi there and congratulations on taking a step toward your wellness goals! I work best with individuals seeking clarity, self-understanding, and support as they navigate life’s challenges. My approach is empathetic, efficient, and personal—I prioritize building strong rapport to foster trust and connection. Using strength-based therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), I help clients explore their thoughts and emotions to gain insight and feel more in control. I strive to create a validatin...
I am passionate about helping clients who experience depression, anxiety and trauma. Many of my clients feel overwhelmed with feelings of sadness, loneliness, disconnection from loved ones, frustration, or a lack of motivation. I help these clients by providing them with a warm, nonjudgmental space to talk about their feelings. My approach to therapy is psychodynamic, meaning that I help clients make connections between what happens in their lives and their innermost beliefs, desires, and wants....
You should never have to justify your identity to a provider. I offer culturally competent, compassionate, client-centered, trauma informed, and affirming psychotherapy to people of all genders and sexualities, whether you identify as trans/transgender/nonbinary, Queer/LGBTQIA+, kinky/BDSM, polyamorous/consensually nonmonogamous, sex worker, vanilla, or anything else… our goal together is your happiness. As a therapist with nearly 20 years experience and winner of multiple awards, my mission ...
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...
My approach to therapy is collaborative and conversational. I listen and provide helpful feedback. I aim to create a safe space where you feel comfortable to discuss challenges you are working through. I am like a member of your team who helps you discover all of your options and provides support by focusing on building on your strengths. I am trained in cognitive behavioral therapy, and so a lot of the work we will be doing focuses on identifying and challenging unhelpful thinking patterns and ...
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 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...
I work with college students by offering a safe and supportive space to talk through the ups and downs of this stage of life. Sometimes we use creative tools to help express feelings, and other times we just focus on conversation. My approach is always collaborative, and I’ll meet you where you’re at—whether that means exploring new ways to cope with stress, building healthier relationships, or simply having a space to sort through what’s on your mind....
I strive to perform as an eclectic therapist. That being, I will take all modalities into mind and use the technique that will best meet my client where they are at in their particular journey. Being flexible is an important factor that enables a therapist to meet each clients needs and leads to more personalized outcomes. 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 more about my avai...
My goal is always to help my client in the way that they understand and teach them how to be independent from my care to grow into the life changes that they desire. I am a therapist who focuses on understanding. Each person that I work with is a story. Being able to understand the person through their eyes is the guide that moves us towards why they need help and how I can help them. My therapeutic style is to find ways to get to know who I am speaking to and who they want to become with my sup...
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...
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I have worked with individuals of all ages and provided support in managing stress, anxiety, and depression. I focus on empowering individuals to recognize personal strengths in a supportive space and reach their full potential. I am motivated to create an environment that is welcoming, compassionate, collaborative, and free of judgment. I offer an eclectic approach to therapy that pulls from a variety of treatment modalities, including solution-focused a...