Find Therapists and Psychologists in New York (original) (raw)

I am a trauma-informed therapist who believes healing happens when people feel safe, understood, and supported—especially while living in a world that often doesn’t give us much room to breathe. I work primarily with young adults and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges, and ongoing stress. My approach is warm, collaborative, and strengths-based, and I meet clients where they are while supporting meaningful growth.

I am a licensed psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience providing psychotherapy and counseling to individuals, couples, and families. I have worked effectively with clients to improve their relationships, move through major life transitions, define and achieve career goals, manage depression and anxiety, and parent effectively. I can help you get from where you are to where you want to be. I believe that, with support and through empowerment, people can change at a very core level and live a more balanced life.

I specialize in working with young adults and adults in navigating stress related to symptoms of depression, anxiety, self-doubt & perfectionism, and/or adjusting to life changes. I have expertise in working with those who identify as LGBTQIA+. I also often work with first or second-generation Americans who have the added nuance of balancing the expectations of two cultures. I have virtual, daytime availability for those in New York State on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Dr. Dobbs is an accomplished clinical psychologist with over fifteen years of experience between teaching and clinical work. She specializes in working with children, teens, and adults and has worked across various settings, including private practice, school, residential, and community mental health. Her therapeutic approach is rooted in the gold standard of treatment, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which provides faster, more effective results. With children and teens, she goes beyond the traditional confines of therapy by harnessing their natural creativity, integrating art, music, games, journaling, and other creative outlets.

Through her compassionate, approachable, and warm demeanor, Allyson creates a safe, supportive environment that allows you to show up as your most authentic self. She acknowledges that your experiences, thoughts, and emotions are unique to you. She encourages you to take control of your narrative as you work together to achieve your goals. It’s common for anyone starting therapy to feel vulnerable and unsure, especially when they don't know what to expect or how it will benefit them. This uncertainty can feel overwhelming, and worrying that things might never improve, even with professional support, is entirely understandable.

Are you feeling overwhelmed, distracted and unable to feel like your "normal" self because of worry or sadness? Is your child exhibiting behaviors in school or home that have left you feeling ill equipped, confused or angry? Are you and your partner constantly engaged in conflict and longing for a restored connection? As a psychoanalytic psychotherapist I believe that the way to make change for a more satisfying life is to explore, understand and find the meaning behind our patterns and past experiences including what may be outside our awareness.

Lillian earned her Master's degree at NYU and has experience providing counseling for all ages and races with a particular focus on adult trauma. The theoretical orientations she utilizes are psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, and existentialism. Lillian creates a comfortable environment for her clients by connecting with them on a personal level. Her main goal is to help them improve their lives by offering that human connection, empathy, proven tools, and new ways of thinking and behaving.

You are a High Achieving or Creative Professional. You want to overcome limiting mindsets and experience more joy. You are ready for less anxiety and depression, a stronger identity, improved performance and better decision making skills. You desire meaningful relationships and more balance. You want to better manage your emotions and find freedom from the inner critic. Now is your time.

If you’ve considered therapy but talked yourself out of it — telling yourself you don’t really need it, that others have it worse, or that you’re not sure it would even help — that hesitation is worth noticing. The pattern beneath it is just as important: constantly doubting yourself, pleasing everyone else, and quietly putting your own needs aside. You might feel unhappy with your relationships, your work, or yourself, but feel stuck between wanting things to be different and not knowing how to move forward without making a "wrong" decision.

Finding the right therapist is often the hardest part of therapy. I believe that life is about relationships and that mental health is relational health, so I aim to create a dynamic and expansive environment where you can show up as your most authentic self as we explore the contexts, cultures, and intersections that shape your life. Together we will explore your struggles, successes, hopes, and fears with curiosity, compassion, and courage.

Psychotherapy is a gift you can give yourself. If you're feeling down or you can never fully relax; it might be hard to imagine you could feel better. Maybe you keep repeating unsatisfying relationship patterns even though you want something else. These challenges, as well as many others, can interfere with the joyful, satisfying life you want. Psychotherapy can help you understand parts of yourself you don't fully know. Ultimately, this enables you to experience greater freedom and to explore new possibilities. Psychotherapy involves emotional, intellectual, and bodily experience and can therefore be deeply transformational.

At Good Fit Counseling, we support adults and adolescents who are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, life transitions, and the effects of difficult past experiences. Many of our clients are high-achieving individuals who have spent years caring for others while neglecting their own needs. Our diverse team provides a compassionate, culturally responsive space where clients can explore their experiences, build healthier coping skills, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful, lasting change.

I work best with clients who are motivated to better understand themselves and actively engage in therapy. Many seek support for anxiety, mood concerns, relationship challenges, or life transitions. I also provide comprehensive psychoeducational and psychological evaluations, including ADHD and Autism assessments. Therapy is collaborative—we identify meaningful goals and use evidence-based strategies to support growth. I bring clinical expertise and structure, while clients bring insight and effort—both are essential for meaningful progress.

As a licensed mental health therapist practicing for the past 18 years, my career has been driven by a deep commitment to helping clients set healthy boundaries, develop assertiveness, and navigate dating and relationship challenges. By fostering a supportive and empathetic environment, clients work to build confidence, communicate their needs clearly, and create more balanced, fulfilling connections in their lives. In addition, I support clients in managing anger by helping them identify triggers, develop healthier coping strategies, and express their emotions constructively to lead to more peaceful and productive interactions.

Kayla is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling at Adelphi University, with an expected graduation in 2027. Kayla has worked with a diverse population, including children, adolescents, and adults. Through her academic and clinical experiences, Kayla has supported individuals navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, and family-related challenges. Kayla's training in a private practice setting has also given her insight into both the clinical and administrative aspects of client care, helping her develop a well-rounded understanding of the therapeutic process.

Psychotherapy offers a safe and reflective space to explore the deeper patterns shaping your thoughts, feelings, and relationships. Guided by empathy, curiosity and creativity, I provide a non-judgmental space where together we explore the conscious and unconscious factors of your internal experience and address issues that make you feel stuck in recurring patterns, overwhelmed and anxious. Our work will allow you to develop healthier ways of relating to yourself and others, gain clarity around internal conflicts, build greater emotional resilience and live a more authentic and fulfilling life.

I am a NYS licensed Clinical psychologist with over 20 years experience in the field and have worked in hospitals, acute and long term care facilities, adult homes, and both inpatient and outpatient treatment settings. I have specialized training in clinical diagnostics, assessment, and in the use of cognitive behavioral treatment strategies. My expertise are in the treatment of anxiety disorders, mood disorders, stress related disorders, psychological disorders secondary to medical illness, relationship/marital problems, personality disorders, and in the treatment of severe and persistent mental illness.

As Founder and Clinical Supervisor, I lead a multidisciplinary team providing full-service mental health care, including neuropsychological testing, therapy, medication consultation, assessments, and executive coaching. We collaborate across providers to deliver evaluations for memory, ADHD, autism, learning disorders, test accommodations, and concussion/TBI, as well as forensic services (expert testimony, IMEs). I also consult with NBA and collegiate athletes and their families.

My clients come to me with issues that include: feeling that their previous therapist was "just listening" and not practical; grappling with a sense of belonging as a multicultural individual in NYC; facing existential issues of meaning and purpose despite having outward success; dealing with relationship issues, family drama, stress, burnout, confidence issues, impostor syndrome, or lack of fulfillment. I also counsel couples, families and business partners hoping to improve the quality of their relationship; executives, MBAs and entrepreneurs seeking performance coaching; artists and creatives dealing with creative block.

You’ve been carrying so much on your own, trying to make sense of the overwhelming, confusion or emotional exhaustion that keeps showing up in your everyday life. Maybe you feel stuck in old patterns,weighed down by past traumas, or simply unsure of how to move forward. You don’t have to navigate any of this alone. Our practice offers a warm, affirming, nonjudgmental space where you can slow down, breathe, and begin to heal at your own pace- in person or through virtual sessions.