I have been a practicing psychotherapist for over 25 years. My style is interactive, genuine, and direct. I utilize many different schools of thought based on the specific needs of a person. My specialties include anxiety and depression, grief counseling, infertility, pregnancy loss and postpartum depression, and life transitions. I have a post-certificate in Advanced clinical social work and a PhD from NYU. I am a therapist at Octave, a behavioral health practice creating a new standard for ...
Together we will review and weigh the anxious, depressive, resentful, or otherwise negative thoughts and behavioral patterns to determine their merit and usefulness and work on promoting alternative, healthy thoughts and patterns to replace them. We will be looking at the whole you, the biological, social, emotional, and logical parts of you and how they interact with one another. We will be looking at daily activities, self-care, social interaction, hopes, dreams, and more to inspire ways to be...
I specialize in helping individuals like you find relief from anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and reproductive mental health issues, including premenstrual dysphoric disorder and postpartum psychiatric disorders. My years as a nurse in labor and delivery, combined with my psychiatric training, allow me to bring a deep understanding of how life transitions impact mental health. Whether you’re a college student facing academic pressure, a young professional juggling work-life balance,...
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 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...
As a licensed master social worker and psychotherapist, I help adults, young adults, and couples navigate relationship challenges, life transitions, depression, anxiety, and self-esteem issues. Lasting change comes from a deep understanding of the self, which is why my goal is to help you explore the relationship between your past, the events of your daily life, and your experience of your internal world. At all times, I listen with an open mind and strive to help move you from judgeme...
As a trauma-informed and psychodynamic clinician with 12 years of experience, I specialize in helping first-generation children of immigrants navigate difficulties in personal relationships, anxiety, depression, and body image challenges. I also offer psychodynamic therapy and Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) for individuals and couples. My approach is holistic, empowering, and transparent, encouraging you to understand the root of your challenges and develop the tools necessary to aid in the heali...
I am a solution focused, wellness and recovery-oriented, person centered, trauma informed, culturally appropriate clinician who seeks to help clients understand the power they have to grow and impact their mental health treatment. I help clients to be learn how to identify and communicate their needs. I help clients to navigate their presenting problems in order to not be a prisoner of their past. Together we work on ways to become stronger, more resilient, more confident and to love yourself mo...
I specialize in helping individuals from diverse backgrounds navigate anxiety, depression, PTSD, relationship challenges, and life transitions. I am especially passionate about supporting first-generation Americans and BIPOC individuals, with a focus on the South Asian community, to address issues like identity, acculturation, family dynamics, and the unique pressures that come with bridging cultures. As a licensed master social worker, I’ve worked with clients of all ages, from children to...
My work is grounded in the belief that trust is the foundation for healing and growth. I strive to create a warm, nonjudgmental space where you can explore who you are, understand what’s getting in the way of the life you want, and learn tools to support meaningful change. Growth can be uncomfortable, but it’s also an opportunity to rediscover yourself—and you don’t have to do it alone. In my practice, I support clients navigating neurodivergence (including ADHD and autism), racial and cultur...
Sydney Kupersmith, LMSW, is a psychotherapist who takes a personalized and holistic approach when working with clients. She earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Tulane University and her master’s degree in social work from New York University....
Anxiety, depression and relationship issues can range from restricting to debilitating. Have you found yourself making the same mistakes in your personal and professional life? Are you stuck in an unsatisfying relationship or job, where you feel unable to move forward? Do you have a tendency to keep rehashing past mistakes? Are you feeling depressed and anxious as a result? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then psychotherapy can help you find the answers you seek and the tools yo...
My therapy style is to help clients feel relaxed, by establishing a comfortable atmosphere, sometimes using humor where appropriate, to help clients get to a place where they can speak genuinely and honestly about their lives and their struggles. Coming from a social work background of meeting the client where they are at, I incorporate this stance every step of the way. I have a genuine interest in hearing people's stories, which client’s feel, and they appreciate the attention and connection t...
I know personally that therapy may be difficult and uncomfortable, especially in the beginning. When I first sit with someone, I genuinely thank them for showing up, both for themselves, and for the therapeutic relationship we’ll work to develop. I want us to explore how your thoughts and feelings impact your behaviors, how your past experiences have shaped the way you relate to others and how you communicate. I want to celebrate progress with you, and to create a safe space for when you need mo...
I am a New York State Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 20 years of experience providing services to diverse populations in English, Spanish and Portuguese. I specialize in helping individuals explore and better understand acculturation and adjustment issues, anxiety, depression and other mood disorders, grief, trauma and life transitions. I provide a warm and safe environment that fosters collaboration in the therapeutic alliance, and I strongly believe that therapy holds the potential to b...
Starting college and figuring out life as a young adult can feel exciting but also overwhelming! I’m a psychotherapist on the Upper East Side who works with college students navigating stress, relationships, academics, and life transitions. As a former college athlete, I support many student-athletes balancing the pressures both off and on the field. My approach is based in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), where we work together to shift unhelpful thought patterns and build specific skills th...
I have several years of experience working with adults who are struggling through anxiety, uncertainty, depression, loss, trauma, life transitions, relationship and intimacy issues. My approach is warm, collaborative, direct and at times humorous! I use an integrative framework and draw on relational, psychodynamic and humanistic modalities to guide my work. In the context of a supportive relationship, our work together would focus on finding relief while gaining a deeper understanding of wha...
My counseling style is pretty laid back. I have been described as supportive, caring, and compassionate, with a pretty good sense of humor. I like to focus on identifying your strengths and helping you to maximize them to overcome your obstacles. I'm here to help you sort through the things that are difficult right now and offer you a safe place to be open and honest without fear of judgment. I am a therapist at Octave, a behavioral health practice creating a new standard for mental health...
I work with clients facing anxiety, addiction recovery, and life transitions. Together, we'll explore your story with compassion, uncover patterns that keep you stuck, and build practical tools for change. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you feel understood, empowered, and ready to move forward at your own pace....
My experience includes working with adults and families. I aim to provide a safe space where you can be yourself without the fear of being judged. In our sessions, you are in the driver's seat and I am the passenger guiding you through the obstacles of life. My therapeutic approach is eclectic, meaning that I draw on different treatment modalities to create customized treatments that match the needs of each unique individual that I work with. I am a therapist at Octave, a behavioral health p...