For people that are hesitant to try therapy, what do you wish you could tell them?

I wish I could tell you that therapy isn't about being "broken" or needing to be "fixed," it's about giving yourself one hour where you don't have to carry everything alone. I wish I could tell you that you don't have to have the perfect words, a neat story, or a crisis to qualify for support. You can show up messy, tired, unsure, overwhelmed, or guarded, and it's still okay. You're still welcome. I would tell you that therapy isn't someone judging you or analyzing every move you make. It's a place where you get to talk honestly without worrying about being too much, too emotional, too complicated, or too anything. Honestly...I would tell you that most people leave their first session and say something like: "I didn't realize how much I needed that," " I didn't think I'd feel this comfortable," and "I should have done this sooner."

I'm a New York based therapist who helps overwhelmed, high-performing individuals navigate burnout, life transitions, stress, and the pressure to "hold it all together," I take a warm, real, conversational approach that helps clients feel understood, grounded, and actually supported.

Come as you are! Remember that the journey is for you and no one else. Be gently with yourself, give yourself grace, especially in world where it is easy for others to not give grace, so it is important to give it to yourself. Now is the time to advocate for yourself, look at self and identify the greatness that is just waiting to escape from being held hostage by the past and trauma.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have worked in the therapeutic field for over 20 years. People want to be heard, loved, and accepted without judgment for their thoughts and feelings. As a therapist, I provide that safe space for individuals to do so. I take pride in helping my clients look beyond the surface of personal challenges to identify and heal root issues. I have experience with children, adolescents, and adults with mental health conditions and other social stressors. I specialize in helping individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, borderline personality disorder, bipolar disorder, relationship and parenting issues.

Therapy is about you. It's not about me, or other people, it's about you through and through. What you say in therapy stays private (except for a few legal exceptions). No one is there to judge; you, your thoughts, or your feelings. Therapy allows us the opportunity to be our most authentic self for one hour a week.

Abby (she/her) is an EMDR and ERP trained Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC). She believes therapy should be a collaborative space where you never have to mask or explain away your identity, striving to create a flexible, neuro-affirming environment that honors your full lived experience. Her practice supports LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, AAPI, Latinx, and neurodivergent individuals navigating complex challenges like trauma, OCD, anxiety, and systemic barriers. To do this, she draws from an eclectic mix of Psychodynamic, Adlerian, and Gestalt therapies alongside practical tools like EMDR, ERP, CBT, and ACT. With a background as a Registered Behavior Technician, Abby helps clients build concrete skills for managing immediate stressors while exploring the deeper patterns behind them. As a Geek Therapy certified clinician, she welcomes your passions into the room to make the work together more engaging—so when she is not seeing clients, you can usually find her lost in a pile of comics, scoring nat 20s in a D&D campaign, or listening to her favorite punk albums. Abby is dedicated to offering the support and tools you need to build a future that feels authentic to you.

If what you're doing right now is now longer working for you, let me introduce you to something that might.

The most important thing for you to know about me is that I care about supporting my community(s), and I'll care about supporting you. I'll meet you where you're at, and support you in meeting your goals, as long as you're committed to meeting them. I work with groups, couples, families, and individuals ages 13-80. I'm passionate about: * being a resource to individuals, regardless of race, class, or creed. * being a resource to underserved and disenfranchised communities - including BIPOc communities. * Supporting interracial couples, and multi-ethnic families. I have an integrative approach, and love to incorporate the following therapy models/modalities in practice:  * Internal Family Systems  * Emotion Focused Therapy * Narrative Therapy * Motivational Interviewing (Theory of Change) I believe change happens when people are witnessed 3 times: in conflict, in recovery, and in proximity to an ideal version of themself. I believe we move forward after all of the "best and worst parts" of us are seen, and reminded they are capable of being validated, safe, healed, and loved. I support those are ready to navigate change with: * family conflict * phase of life changes  * grief * depression * anxiety * conflict with boundaries * couples and intimacy related issues. * Cross-cultural relationship issues If any of this resonates with you, reach out for a consultation: (213) 973-8278. I’m looking forward to connecting with you!

I understand being hesitant about therapy. I grew up in Pakistan, where there was no concept of counseling. Things that are private are supposed to remain so, and you are supposed to be able to trust your family above everything. In this day and age, a lot of people are turning to AI as a confidant. As human beings, we learn through story telling- our ability to share our personal narratives, get validated for them, and gently challenged when needed, allow us to continue on the journey of self reflection and improvement. If you're not sure about therapy, set up a consultation! I am happy to talk to you and clarify any questions or concerns that you may have, and to see if we would be a good fit to work together!

South Asian therapist specializing in working with life changes, family relationship issues, an

Exploring therapy options can be a both brave and nerve wracking step. I am passionate about collaboration with clients and walking with them through the healing process with a strength-based, trauma-informed lens. We will take the process at the pace that works for you. 

I’m here to hold hope, be witness to your story, partner with you to rewrite unhelpful notions, and empower you. I offer relational therapy for families to improve relationships and decrease unhelpful conflict; and individual therapy sessions to support people with personal struggles, growth, emotional wellbeing. I identify as an affirmative, client-centered, trauma-informed, and inclusive therapist who tailors therapy to meet the client needs. I welcome those from diverse backgrounds and folks from marginalized/disenfranchised communities who are wanting to work on the focuses above or below.

Therapy is about having a safe space where you don’t have to hold everything by yourself. You don’t need to know exactly what to say, we’ll figure it out together. Many people discover it feels lighter than they expected. I’d encourage you to at least give it a try as you might find more comfort and relief than you imagined.

I’m a therapist who cares deeply about meeting you where you are. My practice is a space where you can finally slow down, feel seen, and be heard without judgment. Together, we explore what’s weighing on you and find gentle, practical ways to help you feel calmer, stronger, and more like yourself. I am in-network with Aetna, CDPHP, Cigna and Evernorth, Fidelis, and MVP Health Care.

Opening up to a therapist who is a complete stranger is very scary and puts people in a vulnerable position. Not everyone is ready to implement changes in their lives. However, working with a therapist and improving your quality of life and relationships is beneficial in the long-term. My experience is that people tend to be hesitant about working with a therapist at the beginning. However, the majority of people realize how healing can improve their mental and physical health. Many of my clients have even mentioned to me how therapy helped them and how they started recommending their family and friends to work with a therapist.

I am a Clinical Psychologist and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional trained in multiple approaches to help you overcome negative, traumatic, stressful, and challenging experiences. I have extensive experience providing individual and group therapy to adults (18+). I offer In-Person and/or Virtual services to English and Spanish speakers. I'm also in-network with health insurances in the states of Georgia and Florida.

I’d want them to know therapy isn’t about being ‘broken’—it’s about having a safe, supportive space to work through challenges, gain tools, and feel less alone. It’s an act of strength and self-care, not weakness.

My path to becoming a therapist is deeply personal. Over the years, I have experienced grief, loss, divorce, trauma, abuse, and major life transitions in my own journey. These experiences not only shaped my understanding of suffering but also deepened my heart for walking with others who find themselves in painful or uncertain seasons. I know firsthand how overwhelming life can feel, and I also see the hope and restoration that can come through faith, healing, and connection. In addition to my personal journey, I have spent many years as a social worker in the hospice field, supporting individuals and families through end-of-life care, loss, and the grieving process. These experiences deepened my calling to create a safe and compassionate space for people in their most vulnerable moments. They also strengthened my belief that healing is possible even in seasons of sorrow, especially when we lean on faith and community. Today, as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I specialize in supporting individuals through grief, loss, trauma, relationship struggles, and life transitions. My approach is warm, collaborative, and faith-centered—grounded in the belief that every person is created in God’s image and deeply loved by Him. At Connect & Restore Therapy, I blend evidence-based practices with Christian values, offering a safe space where you can process your story, rediscover your strength, and move forward with clarity and peace. It is my privilege to walk alongside you, not only as a therapist but also as someone who has walked through valleys and experienced God’s grace and renewal firsthand. Together, we can lean into hope and pursue the healing and restoration God desires for your life. As Scripture reminds us, “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit” (Psalm 34:18).