Therapists in New York

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 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.

As a therapist, I strive to meet clients exactly where they are and create a space where they feel comfortable, supported, and understood. I believe in humanizing the therapy experience—building a genuine connection free of judgment, where we can celebrate your successes, find humor when appropriate, and work through life's challenges together with compassion, hope, and a focus on growth.

EMILIA has training in treating children, teens and adults including those with developmental disabilities throughout life phases. She has experience using trauma focused therapy and grief therapy for survivors and caregivers. She specializes in applying CBT and mindfulness skills to help with stress-reduction, sleep and focus. Many people see an improvement within the first few sessions when using tools taught in session. Sometimes, client feel a large sense of relieve after the first session because of my approach to listen and validate.

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.

Hello, I’m Yesenia Vazquez, LMHC. I believe that effective therapy starts with meeting you where you are. I specialize in working with children, teens, and adults who are navigating anxiety, depression, or difficult life changes, offering sessions in both English and Spanish. I blend the structure of CBT and DBT with a compassionate, client-centered approach to help manage behavioral issues and emotional stress. My goal is simple: to partner with you and help you build the life you want to live.

Therapy itself is really a story—a journey of understanding, growth, and change. As a Latina therapist, I understand how culture, family, and life experiences can shape who we are—sometimes in beautiful ways, and sometimes in ways that feel heavy or overwhelming. I work with individuals who are navigating anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, and life transitions, or who simply feel stuck and want something to change. My style is warm, down-to-earth, and real. I’ll meet you where you are, without judgment. In our sessions, you can expect a space where you can be yourself fully—whether that means talking things through, processing emotions, or even laughing a little along the way. I use approaches like CBT, mindfulness, and strengths-based therapy, but most importantly, I focus on what actually works for you. I especially connect with clients who may feel pressure to “have it all together,” who are used to being strong for everyone else, or who are trying to balance different parts of their identity. Together, we’ll work on setting boundaries, understanding your patterns, and helping you feel more grounded and confident in your life.

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 licensed clinical social worker with a background in outpatient mental health and substance use treatment. I work with individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, substance use, and life stress. My approach is direct, structured, and focused on real change, using CBT and practical strategies to build coping skills and stability. I also support court-involved clients and provide a straightforward, culturally aware space to help you move forward.

I’m a first-generation Latinx LMHC with about 7 years of experience specializing in ADHD, depression, and anxiety. I provide bilingual therapy in both English and Spanish, with a deep focus on building genuine relationships and delivering practical, goal-oriented solutions. Throughout my career, I’ve worked extensively with children, teens, and adults, helping them navigate and manage everyday concerns. My mission is to provide culturally responsive care that empowers you to tackle life’s challenges with confidence and clarity.

Hello! I am a licensed clinical social worker. I have provided counseling services to children and adolescents for the past 25 years in a school and outpatient setting. I love working with this population. I have experience addressing issues related to ADHD, divorce, depression, anxiety, autism and social skills. I work hard to ensure that each child/adolescent that I see feels understood and supported. I work to empower my clients to feel success and pride in their accomplishments.

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.

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. 

“Therapy for kids who don’t think it’s for them, parents in the thick of it, and women who are doing everything for everyone—except themselves.” Sound like you or someone you love? Well…I’ve got you covered! I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in preteens and teenagers navigating ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, and the complicated space between parents and kids. Much of my experience was built inside a school-based health clinic at the middle school level. Working with students in the middle of their actual world, not just an office. That perspective shapes everything about how I work. As an elder millennial and a parent, myself, I understand the impossible math of work-life balance. The guilt of feeling stretched too thin and the fear that you’re somehow getting it wrong. You’re not failing your kid. You’re here, and that’s what matters. My approach is warm but direct, grounded in evidence-based practice and genuine connection. I meet kids where they are… not where we think they should be. I work alongside parents as partners, not critics. Because you know your child better than anyone. My job is to help you find each other again. I also have a passion of working with women of all ages who are navigating careers, life, the world we live in and all of the complexities in between. I provide a judgement free, open space to live your truth and get answers to those questions that keep you up at night. If any of this resonates, I’d love to connect.

Born and raised in New York, I bring a down-to-earth, real-world approach to therapy. I believe you don’t have to have everything figured out before starting therapy, and you don’t need to be in crisis to benefit from support. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, navigating a major life change, or simply looking for a space to process and grow, I’m here to help. My style is warm, honest, and collaborative, and I work to create an environment where you can show up as your authentic self without fear of judgment.

With over a decade of experience supporting adults, adolescents, children, couples, and families, I bring a compassionate, collaborative approach to therapy. I earned my Master's in Social Work from Adelphi University in Garden City, and since then, I've dedicated my career to helping clients navigate life's challenges with resilience and clarity. Whether you're facing anxiety, relationship struggles, family dynamics, or simply feeling stuck, l offer a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore your thoughts and emotions. My goal is to help you shift your perspective, uncover strengths, and build meaningful change-one step at a time. I believe therapy is not just about healing, but about growth. Together, we'll work to improve your outlook and empower you to move with confidence.

My name is Michael Starr, and I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. I believe therapy is more than just problem-solving, it’s a place to rediscover who you are, heal what’s been hidden, and move forward with clarity and strength. I work with individuals, couples, and families facing anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, identity questions, and emotional overwhelm. My style is honest, grounded, and deeply respectful of the human experience. I use evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused CBT, but I also hold space for what cannot always be explained, your story, your meaning, your growth. Clients often come to me feeling stuck, disconnected, or unsure of how to move forward. Together, we uncover the patterns keeping you there and build the insight, skills, and resilience to move through them. You won’t be rushed or judged. You’ll be heard, supported, and challenged when needed. You don’t have to have all the answers. You just have to be willing to start. Healing begins with one honest conversation, and I’m here to take that step with you.

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.

Hi, I’m Dr. Shonae Mills, and I’m really glad you’re here. I originally went to school planning to go into medicine because I’ve always wanted to help people, but along the way I realized my heart was truly in counseling. I’ve always loved working with people and learning new things about others and myself, so when I had the opportunity to choose my path, I chose therapy—and I’ve never looked back. I earned my degree over 25 years ago and have been licensed in mental health for more than 20 years. My personal motto is, “How can I help?” and that question guides my work each day. My approach is collaborative and supportive, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to help you build practical skills, focus on strengths, and feel empowered to create meaningful change.

My name is Cleonese Dasent-Green and I am the sole proprietor of Poinciana Therapy LLC. I hold Licenses as a LCSW With advanced degrees in Clinical Social Work in NY, NJ & PA. I have Graduate Certificate in Thanatology, a Play Therapy Certificate and over 15 years of experience in therapy, social work, and medical social services. I also received my Masters degree from Fordham University in NYC.

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.

My name is Carrie Fuller, and I am a dedicated clinical social worker and licensed counselor I greatly appreciate and have enjoyed the years that I have spent offering counseling to a diversity of clients and I hope to continue in this practice fulfilling the needs of those who seek out to make their world and their life much better I have a wonderful sense of humor and I employ this in my practice routinely

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.