Women's Issues Therapists in New York

Life can look manageable on the outside while feeling overwhelming on the inside. Many of my clients are balancing demanding careers, family responsibilities, or major life transitions and find themselves struggling with persistent anxiety, low mood, poor sleep, panic, or emotional exhaustion. My goal is to provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered to move forward. I provide telehealth services for adults throughout California and New York, specializing in the treatment of anxiety, depression, insomnia, panic disorders, PMDD, and other emotional challenges. I take a collaborative, evidence-based approach that may include therapy, medication management, and practical coping strategies tailored to your unique needs and goals. Together, we'll develop a personalized plan that supports meaningful, lasting improvement in your mental health and overall well-being. I also offer a free 10-minute consultation so you can ask questions, discuss your concerns, and determine whether we're the right fit before beginning treatment.

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.

Born and raised in Buffalo, NY, Chanel Freeman’s journey into mental health began with a life-changing childhood experience, inspiring her commitment to mental wellbeing and helping underserved communities. She earned her BSN from D’Youville College in 2012 and spent over a decade caring for patients in mental health and substance use treatment, including on a med-surg forensic unit at a Level 1 trauma hospital. In 2020, seeking flexibility as a single mother, she earned her MSN and began practicing as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. In January 2024, Chanel founded Chanel Freeman NP in Psychiatry PLLC, providing compassionate, accessible outpatient mental health care. Licensed in New York and Florida, she works closely with patients to offer personalized support and promote lasting mental wellbeing.

I am a clinical psychologist who works with high-achieving individuals facing challenges such as depression, anxiety, relationship issues, cross-cultural adjustment, and difficult family histories. I take a warm, collaborative, and non-judgmental approach, helping adolescents and adults deepen self-understanding, build meaningful relationships, and move toward a life aligned with their values. I hold a PsyD from Yeshiva University and have extensive training across medical, community, school, and foster care settings. I also supervise doctoral trainees at The Graduate Center, CUNY, and have offered workshops, talks, and leadership contributions through professional organizations. In addition to clinical work, I founded Dr. Vivi Coaching to support international students, and I authored The Power of Being Different, a chapter on navigating graduate school as an international student.

Candice Baugh is a licensed psychotherapist in New York with over 20 years of experience supporting adolescents and adults through a variety of mental health challenges. She specializes in helping clients navigate life stress, anxiety, autism, ADHD, and depression, providing compassionate, individualized support tailored to each person's needs and goals. Her approach focuses on enhancing social and executive functioning skills while incorporating mindfulness techniques to promote calm, emotional balance, and overall well-being. In addition to her clinical work, Candice shares her expertise through national media, helping raise awareness and provide valuable insights into mental health and emotional wellness.

Hi, I'm Darcy Cahill, LCSW. I approach therapy through a deeply relational lens — my work is grounded in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Hakomi's core tenet of loving presence, which means showing up for my clients with real attunement, not just technique. Self-compassion is at the heart of how I practice; I believe lasting change happens when we can finally turn toward ourselves with the same kindness we so easily offer others. I'm especially passionate about the transitional seasons of a woman's life — the biopsychosocial-spiritual shifts of new motherhood, perimenopause, and everything in between — as well as couples work, burnout in motherhood, and the family dynamics that show up around addiction and codependency. As a mother of two young children myself, I understand these transitions from the inside, not just from a clinical perpective. My own journey of healing and transformation is part of why I do this work — I've seen firsthand what's possible on the other side of struggle, and I bring that sense of possibility into the room with every client. More than anything, I love being a therapist. I'm a lifelong learner, always in training, reading, and deepening my own understanding. What clients often tell me sets me apart is that I really get them — they can tell me anything without judgment, and they feel genuinely connected to and seen by me.

Hi, I’m Lucielle, a licensed clinical social worker who enjoys working with college students and young professionals as they navigate transitions, relationships, and the pressures of balancing it all. My goal is to provide a supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and equipped with tools to manage stress and move toward the life you want.

Hi. I’m Adrienne Licari, LCSW-R, the founder of Positive Therapy Services. I work with teens, adults, and couples who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward. With a steady, compassionate approach, I help clients make sense of what they’re going through, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful change at a pace that feels right for them.

Hi! I'm Rebecca. I work with people in practical ways to change patterns that are happening in their lives, sleep, and physical health. My goal is to work together with you so that you can learn new skills, practice them between our sessions, and feel better faster.