I've been a licensed mental health counselor with over three years of clinical experience. I use an eclectic approach to therapy, utilizing Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral, and Humanistic styles. Whether your thoughts are adaptive or maladaptive, they serve a function in your life. Through treatment, I will assist you in understanding those functions, what role they play, and how they are helpful or harmful. I believe problems manifest in how we interact with the people closest to us....
Do you find yourself stuck in patterns of procrastination and perfectionism, or at the mercy to your own self critic? Does it feel like you get caught up in moving away from negative experiences instead of moving towards meaningful ones? I am committed to helping my clients face the obstacles that get in the way of leading rich, meaningful lives. As a clinical psychologist, I specialize in treating anxiety-related issues including generalized anxiety, OCD, panic, social anxiety, and phobias. I a...
Many of us grapple with understanding who we truly are. Feelings of disconnection, overwhelming emotions, and painful experiences can cloud our sense of self. Together, in the collaborative space we create together, we’ll work to help you reconnect with and rediscover your true self. Using a curious, compassionate, and playful approach, I specialize in working with clients navigating stress, mood shifts, self-esteem, trauma, grief, and relationships. My experience includes working with people o...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 27 years experience. A graduate of Syracuse University, I am trained in strengths-based and generalist practice, meaning I can help you navigate through your rough spots by offering a new perspective, challenging you to reframe your current situation while embracing your existing strengths, courage, and values. We all experience struggles. These struggles creep in multiple times throughout our lives, sometimes when we least expect it. Some are minor, a...
We believe in therapy that empowers individuals to make meaningful changes and lead fulfilling lives. City Center Psychotherapy is a group private practice in Midtown, New York City founded by Dr. Andrew B. Schmidt, PhD, LCSW-R , Professor and Director of New York University’s Post-Masters CBT Certificate Program. Dr. Schmidt leads a team of highly skilled clinicians who specialize in the treatment of OCD, Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma, in addition to their own unique areas of expertise. Ci...
I have a holistic approach where I address the individual's physical well-being such as nutritional habits, sleep hygiene, activity level, social factors as well as one's emotional well-being. I utilize a combination of modalities in treatment. I am a therapist at Octave, a behavioral health practice creating a new standard for mental health care that’s both high-quality and accessible. To learn more about my availability, please reach out to our Client Experience team by emailing or calling....
Melissa Broughton is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner who has a diverse range of clinical experiences across all levels of the mental health system. Her approach acknowledges pharmacology as just one element of improving a patient’s mental health while also empowering clients to engage in therapy and other avenues of wellness (nutrition, fitness, and social connection)....
Liberation-Based Therapy is a psychotherapeutic group practice that supports mental health and wellness through the lens of liberation-based healing practices. The work offered is emotionally-focused, culturally affirming with a strengths-based perspective. OUR AREAS OF FOCUS We focus on BIPOC, immigrant communities / stories , LGBTQIA2S+/GNB and intimate partnerships, including integrated families and open relationship structures. We work with individuals, couples, families and small groups...
I am dedicated to fostering growth and healing through a collaborative, Strength-based approach within a safe, non-judgmental environment. I tailor treatment to meet individual's unique needs. Using diverse therapeutic modalities, I work closely with clients to develop personalized treatment plans that honor their experiences and empower them to achieve their goals. I have previous experience in working with chronic illness, anxiety, life transitions including young adults, parental guidance, an...
My main focus is to provide a safe space for you to openly express yourself without feeling judged. A central aim of therapy is to help you to feel more positive and capable in your own life, and to experience more joy through connection to yourself and to others. This is the foundation of my process, and it leads to more autonomy in solving one's own problems and facing challenges. I am a therapist at Octave, a behavioral health practice creating a new standard for mental health care that’s ...
My experience as a therapist includes working at the NYU Counseling Services for many years. I have a deep understanding of the challenges both undergraduate and graduate students face with the changes, separations and transitions involved in becoming independent adults. It is a time filled with excitement as well as stress and worries about the future. The internal and external pressures, expectations from family and demands of the academic world can feel overwhelming at times. For graduat...
As a therapist, I seek to curate a warm and inviting experience for my clients. A place where one can feel safe, and not judged. I'm a life long social worker, and this background allows me to provide a holistic approach to my therapy sessions. I seek to treat the mind, but will work with the client to ensure they are healthy in other areas of their life as well. I am a therapist at Octave, a behavioral health practice creating a new standard for mental health care that’s both high-quality an...
I’ve worked with clients who struggle with motivation, life balance, career challenges, life transitions, relationships, communication, anxiety, depression, and chronic or terminal health challenges. I enjoy supporting and empowering my clients, helping them to create change and new opportunities for themselves. My goal is to assist my clients in managing various concerns, helping them with life transitions, and goal setting. I have over 10 years of experience providing individual and couples...
We are a private psychotherapy group conveniently located in New York City, offering individual and couples counseling for young adults (18+) and adults. Navigating life’s challenges, transitions and relationships, with yourself and others, can often be challenging. Whether you find yourself all too often anxious or sad, experiencing career or relationship issues, struggling with substance abuse or compulsive behaviors, or unsure of the next steps you want to take in your career or life, our ...
I tailor my trauma-informed and strength-based approach to empower clients on their unique path to thriving. I have always been passionate about supporting trauma survivors, which led me to focus the beginning of my career on crisis intervention and counseling survivors of domestic violence. This experience allowed me to hone my expertise in trauma-informed care, which I continue to use in my work with a broader population of clients. My work is exploratory and skill-focused, using solution-focu...
I start by delving into present and past issues through a cognitive behavioral lens as well as an attachment lens to assist clients in better understanding themselves and challenging some of the automatic thoughts and behaviors that perpetuate their anxiety or distress. My style is non-judgmental and interactive, often lending itself to moments of humor and positivity that further the therapeutic bond and offer opportunities for increased self-compassion and forgiveness. My first priority when b...
After a long and incredibly fulfilling career in oncology social work, I left the medical field choosing instead to transfer all I have learned into the more personal setting of private practice. This has allowed me the wonderful opportunity to really lean in and focus completely on the one-to-one support I had always been so passionate about but rarely had the time to pursue in the hospital. Presently my practice is fully remote. I am collaborative, interactive, and always open to feedback a...
I value curiosity and connection. I entered this field with an understanding that taking care of our minds is essential to living healthy, fulfilling lives. I believe an important element of a healthy mind is healthy supports. I place emphasis on building a collaborative relationship, where with warmth and some good humor we can figure out together what a healthy mind might look like for you. I utilize techniques from Cognitive behavioral therapy and ACT. We will work together to begin to unr...
Throughout my career treating those with substance abuse and mental health issues, I have learned that one of therapy's most healing aspects is the relationship and trust we build with one another. I strive to create a space where you can be your authentic self without judgment because when that is possible the work of healing can begin. I utilize a combination of theoretical approaches including motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, and relational therapy. Together we can tap...
I see psychotherapy as a collaborative process to help individuals gain a fresh perspective on their lives, recognize repeating patterns in their behaviors and relationships, and find new solutions for old problems. My approach is psychodynamic and eclectic, balancing both depth and real-world focus to address the unique needs of each patient at the intersection of their physical, mental, internal, external, interpersonal, and sociopolitical spheres of experience. I have a particular passion wor...