Living in New York can be overwhelming. And, finding your balance as a woman in New York is hard because of the pressure to juggle it all – work, your social life, relationships, and finding your life’s purpose… all at the same time. It’s unrealistic and stems from demands to look like a woman who “has it all!” Add in your personal aspirations and family commitments… it’s exhausting. Women’s therapy can help.
If you’ve ever felt like you had to speak louder just to be heard, or you need to sacrifice your needs to suit the needs of others when no one else makes you a priority – it’s time for a change. You don’t have to carry the weight of the world! Therapy for women can give you the tools you need to make changes in your life and feel more inner peace.
it's okay to make time for yourself
With all of the demands placed on women by others, therapy is one of the best places for you to feel heard, and explore what you really want out of life. I encourage my clients to be as open and honest as possible in therapy so we can meet their goals. There are many reasons women seek therapy, including:
Learn to express your feelings and needs more effectively.
Explore what will help you feel as fulfilled as possible, and take action.
The anguish women feel about unrealistic beauty standards are more than skin-deep.
Replace exhaustion and burnout with boundaries and inner peace.
Is there such a thing? Let's figure out how you can fill your own cup too.
Learn to express your feelings and needs more effectively.
You didn’t end up here accidentally.
You’ve been feeling overwhelmed and down on yourself for too long, and are ready to stop getting in your own way. The good news is, just by being here, you’ve already taken a step towards improving your mental wellness and creating the life you want.
Luckily, you can break free from those thoughts telling you who you should be, and get in touch with who you really are. You already have all the answers inside of you; I’m here to help you find them so you can be the best version of yourself.
Many life challenges and societal pressures disproportionately affect women. From facing gender discrimination, unrealistic standards of beauty, and systemic biases to navigating hormonal changes and life transitions, women often grapple with issues that require specialized understanding.
I provide a feminist approach to women’s therapy – working with women who struggle with dating, relationships, self-care, work, and their social lives, and conflicting feelings about motherhood. This is paired with a combination of CBT and psychodynamic therapy to help women create a more positive narrative of themselves.
As a licensed therapist in New York who specializes in women’s mental and emotional well-being, I want you to tap into your inherent strengths and understand your unique identity while fostering courage and confidence. Each session provides a safe, confidential, and nurturing space to do more than just address the challenges you face.
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Therapy gives you a safe, confidential space to talk about whatever is on your mind. Together, we can figure out how you can best cope with whatever you’re struggling with.
In our sessions, you will do more than just vent. You’re going to find new ways of thinking about your situation and managing your emotions.
What I’ll also say is that sometimes, you may look forward to going to therapy, other times you might dread it. Sometimes you might feel really good after a session, and other times you might feel exhausted or really sad.
There may be days where you have a ton to talk about, and other days where you feel like there isn’t much to say.
Some people find it helpful to jot down notes throughout the week so they remember what they want to bring up. But even on days where you have no agenda, your session can be as fruitful as any other.
Therapy can dredge up a lot of buried feelings, and sorting them all out is difficult, and takes time. But the great thing about therapy is aren’t doing it alone.
Our first session is a little bit like a warm up. I’ll send some virtual paperwork for you to complete in advance of our first session, which includes a questionnaire for you to fill out.
When we meet, we will review that information and anything else you want me to know. My goal for our first session is to understand what’s troubling you, why you’re seeking therapy, and get an understanding of what you’d like to accomplish during our time together.
For you, it is a great opportunity to ask any questions and see if you feel comfortable working together.
Good question! I always say – go with your gut. I recommend you check out my About Page and My Blog to see if what I have to say resonates.
You can also fill out the form below to schedule a consult call. If I don’t think I can help you with what you’re going through, I will let you know, and provide a referral for someone who is more aligned with your needs.
I recommend you come in once a week to get the most out of therapy. When you can commit to taking time for yourself, you’re more likely to see changes. If you eventually want to meet to every other week, we can definitely have a talk about what that might look like.
You can view my current rates here. I am an out of network provider, and offer a limited number of sliding scale slots in my practice for anyone with financial need. Please reach out if that’s the case and we can discuss further.
It depends on why you’re in therapy and what you’re hoping to get out of it.
Many people feel relief after the first session. And oftentimes you’ll make some progress in 6- 12 weeks.
If you’re coming in because of a crisis or life transition, therapy can last around 6 months to a year.
If you’re looking to address more deeply rooted patterns of behavior, therapy might last longer.
I have found that many of the people I work with deeply value having the time and space to address their emotional health. As you start to feel better, we can assess where you are with your goals, see if any new issues have popped up that may be worth addressing, or if it’s time to end therapy.
My door is always open – even if we terminate, you are welcome to reach out at any time to check in.
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