Therapists in New York

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is passionate about supporting individuals navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, and emotional distress. I specialize in working with clients healing from trauma, including intimate partner violence, as well as those struggling with anxiety, self-doubt, and grief. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients feel seen and heard. I understand that healing is not linear, and I meet each client where they are. Together, we work to build insight, strengthen coping skills, and reconnect you with your sense of self, confidence, and overall emotional well-being.

I’m a compassionate therapist who supports individuals and families navigating anxiety, emotional overwhelm, and life transitions. I work with clients who feel stuck in reactive patterns and want practical tools to feel calmer, more confident, and more connected in their daily lives. My goal is to help you build skills that support emotional safety and meaningful growth in your day-to-day life.

Hello! I have been in the field of social work for over 25 years as a social worker/clinician and Clinical Supervisor/Director. My career has been working with children and families in various capacities. I have worked in therapeutic foster care, therapeutic preschool programs and early intervention. I have many years of experience working with individuals and families that have experienced trauma. I also see private clients of all ages. I look forward to meeting you!

I’m Dr. Christine Cain, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in New York with over a decade of experience supporting children, families, and adults through life’s challenges. I understand that reaching out for support can feel overwhelming, and my goal is to create a space where you feel safe, heard, and supported from the very beginning. My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based care. I earned my Doctorate in Social Work to deepen my commitment to providing thoughtful, compassionate, and culturally responsive support to the individuals and families I serve. I use approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy , Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and a strengths-based perspective to help clients better understand themselves, manage stress and anxiety, navigate life transitions, and build healthier coping strategies. I believe therapy should feel empowering, not intimidating, and I work alongside you at a pace that feels comfortable and meaningful. Whether you are facing personal challenges, relationship concerns, parenting stress, or simply feeling overwhelmed by everyday life, you do not have to go through it alone. Together, we can work toward healing, growth, balance, and creating the life you want for yourself.

I help clients struggling with conflict, trauma, and their mental health achieve empowerment, growth and momentum in their lives and goals. Using my education, training and experience as a licensed psychologist and certified life coach, I approach my clients putting a relationship centered intuitive technique and implement a parallel process of healing from the past and taking action in the present. My experience as a psychologist includes over 5000 clinical hours over 5 years, working in 4 schools, a college campus and many clinics as well as my private practice. This experience included 500+ of hours of direct supervision from Doctoral level psychologists, which has helped me refine my craft so I can be the best clinician to support you as I can. As a married man and proud father of two, I tap into my life experience and my personal therapeutic journey to offer my clients the parts of my own map of healing and action that is relevant to them. My personal therapy has made me understand what it is like to sit on the coach and I integrate into my therapy what I liked and weed out what I did not find helpful (i.e. How does that make you feel?). It has also helped me build self awareness and achieve a degree of healing that helps me be able to understand what it means to truly suffer as well as what healing actually looks like. I am an Orthodox Jew and proud man of faith and when my clients have a value system that is aligned with my value system, I integrate religious and spiritual perspectives and practices into the therapeutic space. If they are not aligned, I do not. I enjoy chess, working out, and look forward to buy one get one days at Carvel.

I am a compassionate and dedicated mental health counselor committed to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges while building resilience, clarity, and emotional well-being. I believe that seeking support is a courageous step, and I strive to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, respected, and understood. My goal is to help individuals explore their experiences, process difficult emotions, and develop meaningful strategies for growth and healing. My therapeutic approach is collaborative and client-centered, grounded in evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I work with clients to understand the connection between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors while helping them build practical coping skills to manage stress, regulate emotions, and improve relationships. I believe therapy should not only offer insight but also provide tools that clients can use in their everyday lives. I have a strong interest in supporting individuals who are navigating trauma, stress, and major life transitions. Many of the people I work with feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure about how to move forward. Together, we work to identify patterns that may be contributing to distress while strengthening self-awareness, confidence, and healthy coping strategies. I am particularly passionate about supporting individuals who have spent much of their lives being strong for others. Therapy can be a place where those burdens are acknowledged and explored without judgment. My goal is to empower clients to better understand themselves, develop resilience, and move toward a life that feels more balanced, purposeful, and aligned with their values.

Akiva Garellek focuses on meeting his clients where they are. Working together with his clients and meeting their needs is of the utmost importance. He uses evidence-based models, such as CBT and DBT, in his practice. Even more importantly, he offers a great deal of empathy and will take on your problems and attack them as if they are his own. Ever since I was young, I knew I wanted to get into a career path that would make a difference in people’s lives. This interest led me to study psychology and mental health, ultimately leading me to a rewarding career in helping people. As a licensed Mental Health Counselor in the greater New York &  South Florida area, I am committed to the well-being of all my clients and go above and beyond to cater to their needs. I truly care for all of my clients and work diligently to help find them the answers they seek. Since 2016, I have worked with a variety of clients dealing with circumstances that are unique to their lives, which led me down the path of specializing in working with children utilizing play therapy. 

Richard De La Garza is a licensed clinical social worker. His educational background includes a Bachelor's degree from San Jose State University and a Master's degree in Public Administration from Columbia University, and he is currently in pursuit of a Doctorate in Philosophy of Leadership from the University of San Diego. His research intersects multicultural facets of underrepresented first-generation, non-traditional, veteran, and disabled persons and is committed to social justice and culturally competent care. His experience includes working in a variety of settings including the US Army, as a direct commissioned officer for active-duty servicemen. Richard has provided consultation for a non-profit board of directors, case management for a community mental health clinic, and facilitated government partnerships across the military and Palo Alto VA. Richard aligns with a holistic therapeutic approach that is person-centered, psychodynamic, narrative, cognitive behavioral, solution-oriented, integrative systems, and storytelling. Richard's leadership style reflects traits like being bilingual, amiable, and tenacious. Richard strives to expand self-awareness to recognize everyone should be a learner who is capable of growth and redemption. Richard is also trained to provide EMDR therapy.

Tracy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who creates a warm, nonjudgmental space where clients feel genuinely heard, respected, and supported. She takes a collaborative, strengths-based approach, assisting clients with feeling less overwhelmed, helping them reconnect with their resilience, and move forward with greater clarity and confidence while building practical coping skills and creating meaningful, lasting change in their daily lives.

I’m a licensed mental health counselor with extensive experience working with children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples. I am a compassionate and client-centered therapist dedicated to helping individuals navigate life‘s challenges and transitions. My goals are to help individuals achieve their highest potential, develop healthy coping skills, and live the life they aspire to. I offer a supportive space where clients can feel seen, heard and empowered. Through our work together, my goal is to help you gain clarity, build resilience and move toward a more grounded and fulfilling life.

I’m a Black male therapist in my 30s who is passionate about helping individuals and couples navigate anxiety, relationships, identity, and life transitions. I strive to create a supportive, non-judgmental space where clients feel seen, heard, and respected. My approach is collaborative and practical, drawing from evidence-based methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy while honoring each person’s unique experiences, culture, and strengths. I’m a therapist who believes therapy should feel like a space where you can be honest, understood, and supported without judgment. My approach is warm, collaborative, and focused on helping clients better understand themselves while developing practical tools to navigate relationships, emotions, identity, life transitions, and personal growth. Through my practice, I work with individuals, couples, and families who may be struggling with anxiety, self-esteem, communication, relationship challenges, emotional regulation, or simply trying to figure out their next chapter. I meet each client where they are and recognize that no two people have the same story or path to healing. My goal is not to tell you who you should be, but to help you better understand who you are, what you need, and who you want to become. Therapy is a place for growth not just when life feels difficult, but also when you’re ready to build on the progress you’ve already made.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), I am dedicated to empowering individuals and families to navigate life's challenges and achieve personal growth. I work with clients from diverse backgrounds, addressing issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship difficulties. My approach is compassionate and tailored to each individual's unique needs, aiming to foster resilience and emotional well-being. By providing a safe space for exploration and healing, I help clients build healthier relationships, enhance their coping strategies, and ultimately lead more fulfilling lives.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience supporting individuals with complex and high acuity mental health needs. My work is grounded in trauma informed and trauma responsive care, with a strong commitment to creating inclusive, affirming spaces for BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent clients, and individuals in rural communities. I work across the lifespan, including children (7+), adults, older adults, families, and couples. My approach is collaborative and empowering, centered on the belief that clients are the experts in their own lives and require my clinical expertise. I often describe my role as “working myself out of a job” to help clients build the insight, skills, and confidence needed to advocate for themselves and navigate systems independently. As a trauma specialist, I tailor evidence based interventions to each client’s identities, needs, strengths, and goals. My primary approaches include Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)-(EMDRIA certification pending), Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and psychodynamic therapy. I also integrate Internal Family Systems informed interventions, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, exposure based strategies, mindfulness, and other approaches as clinically appropriate. I adapt treatment for neurodivergent clients and clients with intellectual or developmental disabilities because therapy should adjust to the person and not require the person to adjust to therapy. I am continually shaped by the courage, insight, and lived experiences clients bring into our work. Every advanced training, specialty, certification, and state license reflect lessons learned from clients. I carry their trust, stories, and influence into every session with gratitude and responsibility. To learn more about my clinical approach, specialties, services, book an initial consultation, and private practice, please visit Mapping Resilience Therapy Center at https://mappingresiliencetherapycenter.com/

Hi, I'm Jean Messeroux, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with an MSW from Columbia University and over eleven years of experience supporting people through some of the most formative and demanding seasons of their lives. My background spans education and healthcare, where I worked as a teacher, social worker, and social emotional learning facilitator, and that experience shaped a practice built on the belief that therapy should feel practical, human, and connected to what you're actually living through, not detached from it. I work with a wide range of people, students figuring out who they are, professionals managing pressure and burnout, parents balancing everything at once, and athletes navigating performance and identity, because the core work of understanding yourself and building healthier patterns looks similar no matter what world you come from. Whatever brought you here, my goal is to create a space where you feel seen quickly and leave with tools you can actually use.

Hello, my name is Dr. Ryan Peterson, and I am a New York State licensed psychologist. I am passionate about helping people understand themselves more deeply, navigate life's challenges, and build meaningful, lasting change. My approach is grounded in evidence-based practice, empathy, and client-centered care. I am dedicated to creating a supportive environment where those I work with feel safe, respected, and empowered throughout the therapeutic process. Taking the time to build trusting relationships is important to me, as is treating all with respect, compassion, and dignity regardless of their background, life circumstances, or choices they have made. My goal is to help those I work with feel supported, empowered, and heard. Whether improving access to care, increasing independence, reducing stress, or enhancing well-being, I strive to make a positive difference and help each person overcome the trials and tribulations of life.

Hi, my name is Yocheved Pearl Newman, and I’m a licensed therapist with a passion for supporting individuals through healing, growth, and self-discovery. I specialize in working with clients navigating trauma, anxiety, ADHD, and relational challenges. My approach is warm, nonjudgmental, and collaborative, integrating evidence-based practices such as EMDR and mindfulness to help clients feel more grounded and empowered. I believe in creating a safe space where every client feels seen, heard, and supported.

Hi, I’m Ashley, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who works with adolescents, adults, and couples navigating anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, life transitions, and self-esteem concerns. I provide a warm, supportive, and judgment-free space where clients can feel heard while also gaining practical tools for change. My goal is to help clients build insight, confidence, healthier coping skills, and stronger relationships so they can feel more balanced and empowered in their daily lives.

Hello. I am a clinical psychologist and neuropsychologist with over thirty years of experience teaching students and adults and children meet social and emotional challenges created by a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder, Mood Problems, and OCD. I help people overcome a variety of difficulties to gain a self confidence and a sense of relief from day to day difficulties.