Who I Work With
Who I Work With
In over 25 years of empowering women as an Integrative Psychotherapist, I have found that there is a certain type of woman that typically seeks out my services. This woman is in her 20’s or 30’s, is smart, good-natured, and feels misunderstood. She knows that there is more to her than what she shows the world, but something is holding her back. Somewhere deep inside of her is a tiny spark that yearns to shine bright, but she does not yet know how to tap into it. That is where I come in.
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Read below to see if any of the following sounds like you. If so, you may benefit from psychotherapy sessions with me.
Anxiety
Some of my clients suffer from anxiety and/or panic attacks. They feel “tired but wired” and “stuck on,” keeping themselves over-scheduled, over-obligated, and under-committed to self care. It is challenging for them to shut off their brains, so they will sometimes turn to substances like alcohol or food to self-medicate.
Depression
Other clients who seek out my services have depression, typically accompanied by low self-esteem, negative self-image, and strong feelings of hopelessness. They are slow to respond and vulnerable to being taken advantage of. They may possess a negative outlook on life and neglect self-care.
Stress
Women I work with are almost always stressed out, taking on too much because they can’t say no or set boundaries. They make sure that everyone around them is taken care of, yet have little time to care for themselves. They make excuses for other people’s bad behavior and may even remain loyal to a fault. They would like to change their ways, but feel obligated to all of the people that they cater to.
Trauma
Many clients I work with are survivors of complex trauma. This type of trauma often occurs in childhood, where one is exposed to multiple traumatic events, such as abuse and neglect, and other harsh disruptions in the home, perpetrated by caregivers. When caregivers should have been a protective source of safety and stability, they, instead, were the ones causing the harm.
People Pleaser/Codependent
Most women I work with have people-pleasing and/or codependent tendencies. They want everyone to like them, so they do what they can to please them, like hiding what they are really feeling and avoiding confrontation. They may consider themselves to be “too nice,” yet are often surrounded by controlling people and bullies. They are resentful of how others treat them, but smile to hide it.
Relationships
My client may be submissive in most of her relationships, catering to whomever she is with. She is the one who dutifully apologizes in conflicts, even when she is not wrong. She encourages everyone else to choose first, and takes whatever is left over. She plays down her accomplishments to spare others’ feelings. She is vulnerable to being taken advantage of.
Communication Skills
The woman that I work with may have a hard time speaking up; perhaps she does not believe she has the right to, or perhaps she is simply too afraid of the outcome. When she absolutely must, she uses ineffective methods of communication, lacking skill and confidence to do it any other way. She is surprised yet encouraged to hear how useful learning and practicing effective communication skills could be to her growth and empowerment.
Groups and Workshops
At different times of the year, I may offer various groups and workshops on topics including:
- Anxiety Management
- Resilience Training
- Befriend Your Inner Child
- Somatic Techniques
- Socialization Group
- Communication Skills
- Stress Relief
- Social Work Mentoring
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Address
161 W. 54th Street, #203
New York, NY 10019
Business Hours
Tuesday to Friday: 11AM - 7PM