Therapists in New York

Looking for a Sex-Positive Therapist Who Gets It? Here I am! :) Hello there! I’m Mike Cotayo, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience helping people navigate life’s complexities. I earned my MSW from NYU in 2000, and in 2007, I embarked on a transformative journey to become a Gestalt Therapist, further refining my skills to provide compassionate, effective care. As a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, I bring a unique perspective to my work, specializing in sexuality, relationships, and identity. My practice is rooted in a commitment to embracing diverse lifestyles and choices. Whether you're exploring kink, polyamory, or the intersection of disability and sexuality (a focus of my Ph.D. research), I’m here to support you with empathy, humor, and zero judgment. Laughter can be a powerful tool for healing. I believe every session should be a safe space where you can be yourself and even find moments of lightness on your journey. Let’s work together to create a life that feels authentic, fulfilling, and uniquely yours. Ready to take the first step? Reach out today—I’d love to help! Licensed in AZ, CT, NJ, NY, FL. *Treatment philosophy At Healing Our Parts, I believe in a holistic, patient-centered approach to mental health. My focus is on building a strong therapeutic relationship, where each client's unique experiences are valued. I specialize in emotional regulation, anger management, and anxiety reduction, creating tailored treatment plans that align with individual goals. I embrace diversity and work with clients facing various challenges, including trauma and addiction. Laughter and creativity play key roles in my practice, fostering healing and resilience. Together, we will navigate your journey to emotional wellness, ensuring you feel heard, supported, and empowered every step of the way. *Treatment approach •Holistic Approach to Mental Wellness •Emotional Regulation Techniques •Anger Management Strategies •Anxiety Reduction Methods •Crisis Intervention Skills •Trauma-Informed Care Practices •Harm Reduction Psychotherapy •Culturally Sensitive Interventions •Client-Centered Treatment Planning •Evidence-Based Therapy Techniques •Psychodynamic •Strength-Based •Gestalt •Experiential Therapy •Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) •Attachment-based •Coaching •Eclectic •Family Systems •Humanistic •Solution Focused Brief (SFBT) •Somatic •Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors •Telehealth sessions *Practice description At Healing Our Parts Group Psychotherapy Practice, we focus on nurturing emotional health and wellness. Led by Michael Cotayo, LCSW-R, our practice offers compassionate outpatient therapy for adolescents and adults, both in-person and via telehealth. We specialize in emotional regulation, anger management, and anxiety reduction. Our diverse clientele includes individuals navigating challenges related to HIV/AIDS, PTSD, addictions, and personality disorders. We create personalized treatment plans tailored to each client's unique goals. Let us support you on your journey to healing and growth in a safe, understanding environment. Your well-being is our priority.

I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental health Nurse Practitioner. I treat clients across the lifespan and a sub-specialization in child and adolescents and addiction medicine. I make the experience a positive, supportive, and at times fun one. I am very clinical but I remove the "clinical feeling" from the experience. I am very client-focused and develop unique treatment plans that actually help them achieve their goals. I treat numerous areas of psychiatry including, ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar, PTSD and Trauma, Family/Couples therapy, sleep and appetite, Schizophrenia, OCD, ODD, personality, and eating disorders and addiction. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and supportive therapy. I learn about each individual client and learn my client's "story" so as to understand where they have been, where they are, and where they need/want to go. I also get to the "why" for each client, which is oftentimes the most important question. I utilize humor and my clients engage particularly well. My clients often say I should do standup psychiatry. My clients oftentimes ask me how I know them so well. I am famous for actively listening. My clients feel they receive my clinical expertise without feeling the clinical aspects of what one may expect in psychiatry. I am highly supportive and provide relevant health education. I utilize a team-based approach. I don't speak at my clients I speak with them. Anxiety in anticipation of the "first meeting" will be replaced by feeling more relaxed, comfortable, in a better mood, and more confident after the meeting than prior to it. They can also expect that their needs will be addressed and feel they have been "heard" by me. I am different than most in this regard as I treat my patients as I would a family member, and they can definitely feel it.

As a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) with dual certifications in Psychiatric Mental Health and Family Practice, I provide compassionate, holistic care for both mental and physical well-being. With over 15 years of experience, I offer a supportive, nonjudgmental space for you to share your story. Whether you’re facing stress, anxiety, or depression, I’m here to guide you toward a healthier, balanced life. Let’s work together toward the life you deserve. Each person’s journey is unique, and I believe care should be tailored to you. As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner, I take a holistic approach, recognizing the vital link between mental and physical health. Together, we’ll navigate challenges and celebrate progress on your wellness journey. I’m committed to open communication and support, ensuring you feel heard and valued as we work toward your goals for a healthier, balanced life. In our initial session, you’ll have the opportunity to share your story and what you hope to gain from our work together. After our initial visit, we’ll collaborate to develop a tailored treatment plan, and in subsequent sessions, we’ll work together to implement it, supporting you every step of the way. I strive to provide a warm, open environment where you feel secure as we explore your needs. *Treatment philosophy My treatment philosophy centers on the belief that every individual deserves compassionate and personalized care. I am committed to fostering a supportive and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel safe to explore their mental and physical health concerns. By focusing on holistic wellness, I aim to empower clients to achieve balance and resilience in their lives. I believe in the power of collaboration and open communication, ensuring that clients are active participants in their care journey.

Perfect Day Counseling PLLC is a New York based private practice offering Telehealth therapy to residents of NY State and Connecticut. The practice was founded by Aubry Charles, licensed clinical social worker/ psychotherapist who has over 20 years of experience working in the mental health field in both inpatient and outpatient settings, He has worked with different patient populations, treating a wide range of psychological conditions. Mr Charles has worked closely with children, teenagers, adults, and their families , to help bring them closer to their goals.

Have you or your child experienced significant life changes recently and are having a hard time adjusting? Have you or your child been feeling lost, lonely, isolated, anxious, or frustrated? Has serious illness entered your life or the life of a loved one, creating new challenges in adaptive coping and finding meaning in your life? Are you navigating profound grief and loss? I believe that by working together, we can identify and enhance your strengths while working on strategies that allow you to address the root causes of your difficulties and build meaningful social connections. I aim to provide a safe and supportive environment where you can explore all of your unique and complex feelings, experiences, and goals as you process challenges and transitions in your life. I specialize in grief, anxiety, depression, coping with serious/ chronic illness, life transitions, perinatal mental health, and caregiver distress/burnout. I am a licensed clinical social worker and trained yoga professional. Together we will build your resiliency and empower you to experience your most authentic self. Please feel free to contact me to set up a consultation. I look forward to hearing from you and embarking on this journey together! I am currently offering telehealth services for NY, NJ and IN.

Julianne is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who also has a master of education in counseling (MSEd). Julianne is licensed in NY and CA, because she has been lucky enough to grow up in NY and live, for many years, in California. Julianne has worked as a counselor/therapist for over 20 years. Julianne works mostly with young adults-adults experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship issues and those experiencing life transitions.

Do you find yourself struggling to know who you are or what you want out of life? Maybe you are going through a big life transition that has left you feeling frazzled. Becoming an independent adult is difficult. With a specialization in working with college-students and young adults (20 & 30-somethings), I can help you gain more self-awareness and manage the stress that becoming an adult can cause. I focus on using relational psychodynamic psychotherapy to help you gain more self-awareness into who you are and how your relationships have impacted you so that you can become the person you want to be. I also incorporate elements of Cognitive behavioral therapy, problem-solving, and mindfulness. As a millennial I know how difficult it can be to start your life as an adult. There are so many unknowns and it can be difficult to know what path to take. It’s easy to feel stuck. But together we can work on whatever is holding you back so that you can move forward towards the life you want.

Dr. Sarah Silverman is a licensed Clinical Health Psychologist and Stanford-trained Behavioral Sleep Medicine specialist with a passion for sleep health and wellness. Dr. Silverman is an expert in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), the first-line, drug-free sleep therapy for adults with chronic insomnia. CBT-I is an effective way to learn how to sleep naturally without medication.

I’m trauma focused therapist with a deep commitment to learning, listening and teaching as much as I can about the way that our minds, bodies and hearts respond to stress. My philosophy is inspired by the fundamental belief that we’re all inherently primed to move towards what’s healthy and loving. Sometimes we get side tracked by habits that get started when we’re adapting to stressful work, society or family environments or to survive painful live events.  

Welcome! My name is Kenia Rijo and I am the Founder of Mind, Body And You Therapeutic Services. I have over a decade of experience in clinical settings working with individuals navigating life transitions, identity and anxiety. I am fluent in Spanish which allows for one to be able to serve a large range of clients in their healing journey. In my work I believe it is important to work together to help you develop coping skills, reduce anxiety and stress, cultivate self-love and compassion, and find peace using a strengths-based and person-centered approach. But most importantly our relationship will center on building a better and healthier you as whole- in mind, body, and spirit. It can feel like life is happening too fast and you may feel like you need air to breathe. Together we can work on setting manageable and realistic goals. In the process of wanting more for yourself, you may miss all the small victories that are just as important. Let’s work together to allow you the space to become your authentic self.