As a licensed master social worker and psychotherapist, I help adults, young adults, and couples navigate relationship challenges, life transitions, depression, anxiety, and self-esteem issues. Lasting change comes from a deep understanding of the self, which is why my goal is to help you explore the relationship between your past, the events of your daily life, and your experience of your internal world. At all times, I listen with an open mind and strive to help move you from judgeme...
As a trauma-informed and psychodynamic clinician with 12 years of experience, I specialize in helping first-generation children of immigrants navigate difficulties in personal relationships, anxiety, depression, and body image challenges. I also offer psychodynamic therapy and Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) for individuals and couples. My approach is holistic, empowering, and transparent, encouraging you to understand the root of your challenges and develop the tools necessary to aid in the heali...
I am a solution focused, wellness and recovery-oriented, person centered, trauma informed, culturally appropriate clinician who seeks to help clients understand the power they have to grow and impact their mental health treatment. I help clients to be learn how to identify and communicate their needs. I help clients to navigate their presenting problems in order to not be a prisoner of their past. Together we work on ways to become stronger, more resilient, more confident and to love yourself mo...
My work is grounded in the belief that trust is the foundation for healing and growth. I strive to create a warm, nonjudgmental space where you can explore who you are, understand what’s getting in the way of the life you want, and learn tools to support meaningful change. Growth can be uncomfortable, but it’s also an opportunity to rediscover yourself—and you don’t have to do it alone. In my practice, I support clients navigating neurodivergence (including ADHD and autism), racial and cultur...
Sydney Kupersmith, LMSW, is a psychotherapist who takes a personalized and holistic approach when working with clients. She earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Tulane University and her master’s degree in social work from New York University....
Anxiety, depression and relationship issues can range from restricting to debilitating. Have you found yourself making the same mistakes in your personal and professional life? Are you stuck in an unsatisfying relationship or job, where you feel unable to move forward? Do you have a tendency to keep rehashing past mistakes? Are you feeling depressed and anxious as a result? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then psychotherapy can help you find the answers you seek and the tools yo...
My therapy style is to help clients feel relaxed, by establishing a comfortable atmosphere, sometimes using humor where appropriate, to help clients get to a place where they can speak genuinely and honestly about their lives and their struggles. Coming from a social work background of meeting the client where they are at, I incorporate this stance every step of the way. I have a genuine interest in hearing people's stories, which client’s feel, and they appreciate the attention and connection t...
I am a New York State Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 20 years of experience providing services to diverse populations in English, Spanish and Portuguese. I specialize in helping individuals explore and better understand acculturation and adjustment issues, anxiety, depression and other mood disorders, grief, trauma and life transitions. I provide a warm and safe environment that fosters collaboration in the therapeutic alliance, and I strongly believe that therapy holds the potential to b...
Starting college and figuring out life as a young adult can feel exciting but also overwhelming! I’m a psychotherapist on the Upper East Side who works with college students navigating stress, relationships, academics, and life transitions. As a former college athlete, I support many student-athletes balancing the pressures both off and on the field. My approach is based in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), where we work together to shift unhelpful thought patterns and build specific skills th...
I have several years of experience working with adults who are struggling through anxiety, uncertainty, depression, loss, trauma, life transitions, relationship and intimacy issues. My approach is warm, collaborative, direct and at times humorous! I use an integrative framework and draw on relational, psychodynamic and humanistic modalities to guide my work. In the context of a supportive relationship, our work together would focus on finding relief while gaining a deeper understanding of wha...
My counseling style is pretty laid back. I have been described as supportive, caring, and compassionate, with a pretty good sense of humor. I like to focus on identifying your strengths and helping you to maximize them to overcome your obstacles. I'm here to help you sort through the things that are difficult right now and offer you a safe place to be open and honest without fear of judgment. I am a therapist at Octave, a behavioral health practice creating a new standard for mental health...
I work with clients facing anxiety, addiction recovery, and life transitions. Together, we'll explore your story with compassion, uncover patterns that keep you stuck, and build practical tools for change. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you feel understood, empowered, and ready to move forward at your own pace....
My experience includes working with adults and families. I aim to provide a safe space where you can be yourself without the fear of being judged. In our sessions, you are in the driver's seat and I am the passenger guiding you through the obstacles of life. My therapeutic approach is eclectic, meaning that I draw on different treatment modalities to create customized treatments that match the needs of each unique individual that I work with. I am a therapist at Octave, a behavioral health p...
I provide counseling for individuals and couples experiencing relationship issues, depression, anxiety, life transitions, pre-marital, and sexual issues. I enjoy helping individuals and couples enhance and strengthen their relationships. My goal is to help individuals find greater meaning and purpose in life, and couples at all stages (dating, pre-engagement, marriage, and also re-marriage) develop greater intimacy in all aspects of their relationships. I believe that many individuals, couple...
I enjoy working with individuals who are motivated to see a change in their life. I’ve worked in a myriad of settings, ranging from satellite clinics based on early educational settings to social adult daycares (and everything else in between, including hospitals and intensive day treatment). I believe that starting from the client's needs is the key to successful treatment. In order to explore the possible foundation of the problem, I like to get a general overview of the concerns and the perso...
I have experience working in hospital settings, outpatient counseling programs, and individual counseling through telehealth and school-based programs. You will gain insight and will learn new ways of coping while changing maladaptive behaviors. My approach is individualized based on your needs. I use intervention techniques that are based on interpersonal psychology, cognitive behavioral therapies, and mindfulness. In your counseling sessions, I will assist you in identifying how your thoughts,...
I had the privilege of assisting clients through various stages of life – grief, pregnancy/postpartum, parenting issues, pre-marital counseling, marital/family issues, separation, divorce, recovery, affairs, sexual issues, mental health diagnoses – both in private practice and a New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports approved outpatient program. My utmost commitment to clients is providing therapeutic services with empathy and unconditional positive regard. By creating a saf...
College is a big transition. It might be the first time you're living away from home—figuring out how to balance classes, friendships, roommates, and family expectations, all while trying to keep up and not fall behind. It’s exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming, isolating, or just… a lot. If you’re struggling to find your rhythm, you’re not alone. And if you're an international student, this transition comes with even more layers—adapting to a new culture, navigating visa uncertainty, ...
I am a psychotherapist-in-training dedicated to creating a brave, collaborative space for clients to explore their strengths and build resilience. I take a trauma-informed, humanistic approach to therapy, helping clients make sense of their experiences on their own terms. Depending on individual clients’ preferences and needs, I also draw from evidence-based modalities including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). My background in public health pr...
I love helping people live their best lives. For some people, that means managing anxiety or depression, starting a relationship, or ending one. Sometimes we need some help navigating the feelings that come along with life changes related to parenting, work, and finding meaning. I use a cognitive approach to increase insight and understanding about who we are and why we do what we do. I am experienced working with couples as well as with mental health professionals. During our sessions, you c...