Individual Therapists NYC
Meet Our Individual Therapists in NYC
Nadia Laher, LMSW
Nadia provides client-centered, strengths-based therapy for young adults and adults navigating life’s challenges. She works with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, perfectionism, interpersonal difficulties, life transitions, and emotion ...
Julia Ellis, LMSW
At the core of her therapeutic practice, Julia is committed to building genuine relationships. She brings warmth, curiosity, and honesty to each session, showing up authentically and inviting clients to ...
Neil Marshall, Clinical Intern
Neil Marshall is in his final year at the Columbia School of Social Work and a member of the school’s 2025–2026 DBT Intensive Training Program. His social work experience includes ...
Devin Pucci, Clinical Intern
Devin Pucci is a dedicated and compassionate graduate student pursuing a Master of Social Work at Columbia University. She has developed a strong foundation in clinical practice and evidence-based interventions, ...
Leah Fishman, Clinical Intern
Leah is finishing her Master’s in social work at Columbia University where she is in the intensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) program. She is receiving intensive training in DBT through ...
Lauren Adelman, LMSW
Lauren is passionate about helping people locate and activate their inner strengths to alleviate their own suffering. Lauren’s clinical interests include working with couples and adults who are experiencing anxiety, ...
Joe DeBonis, LMSW
Stella Marsh, LMSW
Stella is a strengths-based, trauma-informed, and evidence-driven therapist who believes that meaningful change is a collaborative process of goal-setting and harnessing an individual’s inherent resources and resilience. Her style is ...
Eleanor Cummins,LMSW
Eleanor Cummins is passionate about getting evidence-based psychotherapy to clients in a way that’s timely, identity-affirming, and culturally sensitive. Eleanor works with young adults and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, ...
Stephanie DeSantis, LMSW
Stephanie believes in the foundational importance of warmth, collaboration, and trust in the therapy space to set the stage for powerful client healing. With the therapeutic relationship at the forefront, ...
Kristina Ward, LMSW
Kristina Ward earned her MSW in Advanced Clinical Practice from Columbia University where she was one of 13 students invited to train intensively at the school’s Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Lab ...
Lucy Nonas-Barnes, LMSW
Lucy knows that therapy is not one size fits all and is committed to creating a safe environment for her clients to process, accept, and grow. Lucy works with adolescents, ...
Scott Ostrowski, LCSW
Affiliated provider Scott is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York State with 11 years of post-graduate experience. He is well-regarded for his creative and compassionate approach to working ...
Tanzina Rahman, LMSW
In her therapy room, Tanzina encourages you to get comfortable with discomfort by building resilience together. She understands that therapy can be both draining and uplifting. It requires you to ...
Alexis Santiago-Autar, LCSW
Alexis is the Clinical Director for the Counseling Center Group of New York. She has 15 years of experience providing clinical services to children and families. Alexis’ approach to treatment ...
Individual Therapists in NYC
Discover a sanctuary for personal growth and healing at the Counseling Center of New York, located in the dynamic heart of New York City, with branches in Manhattan and Harrison, Westchester County. We specialize in evidence-based, short-term therapy designed for effective and swift healing.
At our center, you’ll find Individual Therapists in NYC who are committed to guiding you along your journey to mental and emotional well-being. We believe in the transformative power of therapy to heal, empower, and rejuvenate, bringing about a deeper sense of joy and fulfillment through self-awareness.
Beyond therapy, we act as your supportive partners, committed to highlighting your strengths, steering you through life’s challenges, and aiding your path to recovery with renewed purpose and optimism.
Step into a journey with us, embracing a life rich with potential and joy, where each new day is an opportunity for growth and flourishing.
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Client-Centered Approach
At the Counseling Center of New York®, our mission is to enable you to cherish life fully. We pride ourselves on a client-centered approach, ensuring that each person we assist receives comprehensive support, encouragement, and upliftment.
Our commitment to exceptional care means acknowledging the distinct path each individual treads towards healing and self-awareness. We strive to facilitate a journey of personal growth tailored to your specific needs, enriching your life journey with our expert, empathetic guidance from our Individual Therapists NYC.
Our engagement extends beyond mere therapy sessions; it’s our promise to accompany you, providing seasoned insights and a profound grasp of individual psychological complexities.
With us, your path is not solely about confronting adversities but also about reigniting joy and sculpting a hopeful, potent, and rejuvenated future.
Begin your transformative path with our dedicated team, where our relentless dedication to excellence and a compassionate approach aim to unveil and enhance the best in you.
Our Therapeutic Approaches
In New York City, our skilled Individual Therapists NYC provide a welcoming environment for personal, couple, family, and group therapy, fostering paths to recovery and personal development.
Our holistic wellness approach is versatile, offering diverse therapy styles to meet your unique requirements, all rooted in scientifically proven methods. Among the therapeutic techniques we employ are:
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): This method equips you with tools to better control your emotions, leading to more satisfying relationships and a richer life.
DBT for Children (DBT-C): Adapted for young clients, DBT-C employs the principles of DBT to assist children in effective emotional regulation and early relationship building.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): CBT is a transformative technique that aids in recognizing and modifying negative thinking patterns, encouraging more positive actions and outlooks.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): An advanced therapy, EMDR aids in processing and healing from trauma and adverse life events, helping you advance with resilience and peace.
PEERS Therapy: This program enhances social skills, particularly beneficial for improving social interactions and cultivating a rewarding social life.
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART): ART is aimed at swiftly reducing psychological stress, allowing for quick relief and resolution of distressing memories.
Contact our compassionate and supportive Individual Therapists NYC to begin your journey toward healing, personal growth, and improved relationships.
Areas of Specialty
Our individual therapists NYC offer specialized care across a range of mental health concerns, each with targeted therapeutic strategies:
- Anxiety: Offering strategies to manage and alleviate anxiety symptoms.
- Addiction: Providing support and treatment for substance and behavioral addictions.
- Depression: Delivering care aimed at reducing depressive symptoms and fostering hope.
- Eating Disorders: Assisting individuals with issues related to eating habits and body image.
- Emotional Dysregulation: Teaching effective management and expression of emotions.
- Life Transitions: Supporting clients through significant life changes and challenges.
- Mood Disorders: Treating conditions like bipolar disorder with comprehensive care.
- Relationship Issues: Addressing conflicts and communication problems in relationships.
- Social Skills: Enhancing interpersonal interactions and social competence.
- Suicidal and Self-Harm Behaviors: Providing crisis intervention and ongoing support for at-risk individuals.
- Trauma: Helping clients process and heal from traumatic experiences with specialized therapeutic approaches.
In all these areas, our individual therapists NYC are committed to providing empathetic, personalized care, fostering an environment where clients can achieve healing, growth, and a greater sense of well-being.
Therapy for Diverse Populations
The Counseling Center of New York stands as a beacon of inclusivity, with individual therapists in NYC deeply committed to accommodating the varied needs of a diverse population. Our individual therapists NYC are not only well-versed in general therapeutic practices but also have specialized training and awareness of the cultural, racial, and personal nuances that affect individuals’ experiences and worldviews, including those from LGBTQ+ communities.
These individual therapists NYC bring a culturally competent perspective to their practice, ensuring that every client feels seen, understood, and valued regardless of their background. They are skilled at navigating the complexities of identity, including gender, sexuality, race, ethnicity, and cultural heritage, integrating this understanding into their therapeutic approach.
Inclusivity at the Counseling Center of New York means more than just acknowledging diversity; it involves active engagement and advocacy for all clients, ensuring that the therapy provided is respectful, relevant, and responsive to each individual’s life context. Our individual therapists NYC are dedicated to creating a therapeutic environment that is not only safe and welcoming but also empowering, where clients from all walks of life can explore their identities, confront challenges, and embark on a journey of personal growth and healing.
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Embark on your journey to wellness with our expert individual therapists in NYC, dedicated to guiding you towards healing and personal growth.
Reach out today to start transforming your life with therapy tailored just for you.