Therapists in Bronxville, NY
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For over 30 years as a psychoanalyst, my life work has led me to specialize with professionals from the fields of art, theater, spirituality and business. I have connected with like-minded people, sharing the unique perspectives and diverse background of my own past life careers as an actor, producer, chaplain and minister. Want to improve your relationships? Drawn to my specialization in psychoanalysis and psychoanalytic psychotherapy, individuals, couples and groups do just that, through eliminating addictions, resolving feelings of abandonment and career ambivalence, and overcoming fears of intimacy and/or sexual difficulties.
For over 30 years as a psychoanalyst, my life work has led me to specialize with professionals from the fields of art, theater, spirituality and business. I have connected with like-minded people, sharing the unique perspectives and diverse background of my own past life careers as an actor, producer, chaplain and minister. Want to improve your relationships? Drawn to my specialization in psychoanalysis and psychoanalytic psychotherapy, individuals, couples and groups do just that, through eliminating addictions, resolving feelings of abandonment and career ambivalence, and overcoming fears of intimacy and/or sexual difficulties.
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Many of us experience instances in our lives, in which we feel overwhelmed and engulfed in sadness. We may find ourselves in periods of despair, or just needing someone to help navigate disruptions in our relationships. With over 20 years of experience, I have been trained to assist individuals with the struggles of life, to empower, and provide effective coping skills.
Many of us experience instances in our lives, in which we feel overwhelmed and engulfed in sadness. We may find ourselves in periods of despair, or just needing someone to help navigate disruptions in our relationships. With over 20 years of experience, I have been trained to assist individuals with the struggles of life, to empower, and provide effective coping skills.
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Haley provides evidence-based therapy for children, teens, and adults. She has had the opportunity to provide care in private practice, school, and medical settings. This array of experiences has fostered her ability to understand clients through a multi-disciplinary lens and draw upon a multitude of evidence-based treatments, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Behavioral Activation, Prevention-Focused Care, Crisis Intervention, Trauma-Focused CBT, and Exposure and Response Prevention. She utilizes these therapies to target anxiety, stress, depression, OCD, trauma, and executive functioning deficits.
Haley provides evidence-based therapy for children, teens, and adults. She has had the opportunity to provide care in private practice, school, and medical settings. This array of experiences has fostered her ability to understand clients through a multi-disciplinary lens and draw upon a multitude of evidence-based treatments, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Behavioral Activation, Prevention-Focused Care, Crisis Intervention, Trauma-Focused CBT, and Exposure and Response Prevention. She utilizes these therapies to target anxiety, stress, depression, OCD, trauma, and executive functioning deficits.
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I am a researcher, author, educator, and licensed clinician working with adolescent and adult mental health, and education. I actively treat anxiety, career, depression, grief, ADHD, and mental illness. My treatment uses science, warmth, compassion, as well as over 30 years of multidisciplinary, professional experience.
I am a researcher, author, educator, and licensed clinician working with adolescent and adult mental health, and education. I actively treat anxiety, career, depression, grief, ADHD, and mental illness. My treatment uses science, warmth, compassion, as well as over 30 years of multidisciplinary, professional experience.
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Our Center welcomes people interested in counseling or psychotherapy. We are a group of highly trained, experienced and dedicated psychotherapists with a wide range of expertise. Staff includes licensed psychologists, marriage and family therapists, and social workers. Our offices are located in a warm, comfortable, non-medical setting. All sessions are confidential. Areas of expertise are depression, anxiety, family discord, life transitions, relationship issues, queer issues, cultural differences, child/adolescent/young adult/adult/couples/families.
Our Center welcomes people interested in counseling or psychotherapy. We are a group of highly trained, experienced and dedicated psychotherapists with a wide range of expertise. Staff includes licensed psychologists, marriage and family therapists, and social workers. Our offices are located in a warm, comfortable, non-medical setting. All sessions are confidential. Areas of expertise are depression, anxiety, family discord, life transitions, relationship issues, queer issues, cultural differences, child/adolescent/young adult/adult/couples/families.
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Michaela is a passionate Cognitive Behavioral therapist (which is the most effective, researched, and validated therapy to date). She will work with you to identify and change overly negative thinking and unhelpful behaviors that interfere with your mood, reaching your goals, or hampering interpersonal relationships. She works with those struggling with depression, anxiety, worry, phobias, stress, body image issues, performance anxiety, defiant behavior in children, relationship struggles, and work/school issues.
Michaela is a passionate Cognitive Behavioral therapist (which is the most effective, researched, and validated therapy to date). She will work with you to identify and change overly negative thinking and unhelpful behaviors that interfere with your mood, reaching your goals, or hampering interpersonal relationships. She works with those struggling with depression, anxiety, worry, phobias, stress, body image issues, performance anxiety, defiant behavior in children, relationship struggles, and work/school issues.
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Sam specializes in CBT and DBT – two of the most effective evidence-based therapeutic modalities – to help clients of all ages change unhelpful thought processes, face their fears, learn better emotional regulation, and build interpersonal skills. Sam’s solution-focused, client-centric treatment helps clients define their goals and allows them to leverage their own strengths and support systems to achieve them. Clients praise his warm demeanor, which makes them feel heard and valued during sessions, and leave treatment with newfound confidence and the tools to navigate life's challenges successfully and lead more fulfilling lives.
Sam specializes in CBT and DBT – two of the most effective evidence-based therapeutic modalities – to help clients of all ages change unhelpful thought processes, face their fears, learn better emotional regulation, and build interpersonal skills. Sam’s solution-focused, client-centric treatment helps clients define their goals and allows them to leverage their own strengths and support systems to achieve them. Clients praise his warm demeanor, which makes them feel heard and valued during sessions, and leave treatment with newfound confidence and the tools to navigate life's challenges successfully and lead more fulfilling lives.
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I Leona Abrams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, APHSW-C
Verified Verified
Bronxville, NY 10708 (Online Only)
Hello and Welcome!! I am here to listen and provide you with a comfortable and non judgmental environment where you can freely express yourself. If you are feeling overwhelmed or conflicted or don't know which direction to go in, we can work together to connect your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to bring about meaningful change toward a more fulfilling life. My approach is to work with you to tailor therapy that meets your specific needs.
Hello and Welcome!! I am here to listen and provide you with a comfortable and non judgmental environment where you can freely express yourself. If you are feeling overwhelmed or conflicted or don't know which direction to go in, we can work together to connect your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to bring about meaningful change toward a more fulfilling life. My approach is to work with you to tailor therapy that meets your specific needs.
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You wake to another day, feeling apprehension and fear. You experience physical symptoms; a pit in your stomach, fast heartbeat, and uneasiness. The constant voice in your head reminds you of all of the “shoulds” and “what if’s”. Feelings of hopelessness and depression take over. You have tried to share your feelings with friends and family members, only to be told, you worry too much and just need to relax. You try to relax and appreciate all of the good in your life, but that doesn’t make you feel better. You focus on pushing forward and getting things done, but it is hard to concentrate. You are tired of feeling this way.
You wake to another day, feeling apprehension and fear. You experience physical symptoms; a pit in your stomach, fast heartbeat, and uneasiness. The constant voice in your head reminds you of all of the “shoulds” and “what if’s”. Feelings of hopelessness and depression take over. You have tried to share your feelings with friends and family members, only to be told, you worry too much and just need to relax. You try to relax and appreciate all of the good in your life, but that doesn’t make you feel better. You focus on pushing forward and getting things done, but it is hard to concentrate. You are tired of feeling this way.
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Heather Pascal
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bronxville, NY 10708 (Online Only)
Hello and welcome to my page! I work with individuals (adolescent aged 11+ through adulthood) who are struggling with mood disorders (anxiety, depression), life transitions/adjustments, relationship stress, and poor coping. If you are ready for a change and your old patterns are not working for you, together we will explore healthy, realistic changes to improve the quality of your life and relationships. Therapy is not always easy work because making positive changes takes effort. You do not have to do this alone. I'll support you throughout your journey of healing and teach you how to make changes to build a healthier you.
Hello and welcome to my page! I work with individuals (adolescent aged 11+ through adulthood) who are struggling with mood disorders (anxiety, depression), life transitions/adjustments, relationship stress, and poor coping. If you are ready for a change and your old patterns are not working for you, together we will explore healthy, realistic changes to improve the quality of your life and relationships. Therapy is not always easy work because making positive changes takes effort. You do not have to do this alone. I'll support you throughout your journey of healing and teach you how to make changes to build a healthier you.
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Seeking therapy is courageous. It is often the first step towards creating the life that you want. Therapy can be transformative and offers the potential for enormous growth and positive change. My approach is to offer my patients a safe place in which to explore their hopes and fears and the obstacles that get in the way of having a full and rich life.
Seeking therapy is courageous. It is often the first step towards creating the life that you want. Therapy can be transformative and offers the potential for enormous growth and positive change. My approach is to offer my patients a safe place in which to explore their hopes and fears and the obstacles that get in the way of having a full and rich life.
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Beth M. Kelley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Bronxville, NY 10708 (Online Only)
My private practice include clients with anxiety, depression, bipolar, OCD and other mental health challenges. I help couples and families with conflictual relationships and complicated bereavement. I work with college students/emerging adults in acute distress, first break psychosis, suicide attempts, accidental overdoses and panic attacks. I have significant experience with eldercare planning and grief counseling.
My private practice include clients with anxiety, depression, bipolar, OCD and other mental health challenges. I help couples and families with conflictual relationships and complicated bereavement. I work with college students/emerging adults in acute distress, first break psychosis, suicide attempts, accidental overdoses and panic attacks. I have significant experience with eldercare planning and grief counseling.
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Rebecca A Weiser
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bronxville, NY 10708 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
In approaching therapy, I consider two fundamental elements of human existence; the inextricable link between the mind-body, and our need for connection and a sense of purpose. In our work together, I hope to assist you in reaching your goals and addressing current stressors, while also helping you to create a solid foundation for your mental health moving forward.
In approaching therapy, I consider two fundamental elements of human existence; the inextricable link between the mind-body, and our need for connection and a sense of purpose. In our work together, I hope to assist you in reaching your goals and addressing current stressors, while also helping you to create a solid foundation for your mental health moving forward.
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Do you feel overwhelmed, very self aware, and stuck at the same time? It seems like no matter what you do, you feel disconnected and defeated. Maybe you find it hard to trust yourself and feel confident. It’s hard to get your emotional needs met even though you’re ready to break cycles and live a really amazing life. Whether you've experienced childhood trauma, relationship issues, low self esteem, or find yourself going through a challenging time right now - I want you to know that long lasting change is possible. It's easy to fall into the trap of minimizing your needs or intellectualizing your problems.
Do you feel overwhelmed, very self aware, and stuck at the same time? It seems like no matter what you do, you feel disconnected and defeated. Maybe you find it hard to trust yourself and feel confident. It’s hard to get your emotional needs met even though you’re ready to break cycles and live a really amazing life. Whether you've experienced childhood trauma, relationship issues, low self esteem, or find yourself going through a challenging time right now - I want you to know that long lasting change is possible. It's easy to fall into the trap of minimizing your needs or intellectualizing your problems.
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The people who I work with often come to therapy after a change in their life has led them to question how they can overcome difficult situations and understand their decisions in order to live a more meaningful life and improve their relationships to self and others. Transitions such as starting college, having a child, losing a loved one, or ending a relationship are often events that cause a shift in understanding of ourselves and our worlds. Expectations about how life should be may not fit our reality, or old patterns or ways of coping that may have previously been effective become problematic.
The people who I work with often come to therapy after a change in their life has led them to question how they can overcome difficult situations and understand their decisions in order to live a more meaningful life and improve their relationships to self and others. Transitions such as starting college, having a child, losing a loved one, or ending a relationship are often events that cause a shift in understanding of ourselves and our worlds. Expectations about how life should be may not fit our reality, or old patterns or ways of coping that may have previously been effective become problematic.
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Hugh Allan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CASAC-T
Verified Verified
Bronxville, NY 10708 (Online Only)
My name is Hugh Allan. I am a LCSW based in Westchester County and Manhattan. I primarily work with clients who are dealing with depression and anxiety related issues.
My name is Hugh Allan. I am a LCSW based in Westchester County and Manhattan. I primarily work with clients who are dealing with depression and anxiety related issues.
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Most of us experience emotional conflict. Anxiety, depression, loss or seemingly impossible situations are among the challenges that interfere with our ability to sustain satisfactory relations at home, the workplace - and most importantly, within ourselves. Feelings of sadness or discontent can lead us unproductively towards substance dependence or persistent grief that overwhelms our lives. Obstacles such as poor self-esteem or past traumas are possible to overcome. Through sensitive inquiry, I encourage exploration of your thought process and resulting behaviors. While respecting your individual concerns, my overall goal is for you to achieve a sense of well-being.
Most of us experience emotional conflict. Anxiety, depression, loss or seemingly impossible situations are among the challenges that interfere with our ability to sustain satisfactory relations at home, the workplace - and most importantly, within ourselves. Feelings of sadness or discontent can lead us unproductively towards substance dependence or persistent grief that overwhelms our lives. Obstacles such as poor self-esteem or past traumas are possible to overcome. Through sensitive inquiry, I encourage exploration of your thought process and resulting behaviors. While respecting your individual concerns, my overall goal is for you to achieve a sense of well-being.
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Tara Quimby
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bronxville, NY 10708
Therapy can offer enormous potential to help an individual create the life he/she wants. My goal is to provide a safe space to explore your worries and concerns. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is a key component to helping one gain clarity and begin to make positive changes. I am a licensed clinical social worker with twenty years of experience . I have two offices , one in Riverdale and one in Bronxville .I work with young adults and adults experiencing issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, parenting issues and various other life transitions.
Therapy can offer enormous potential to help an individual create the life he/she wants. My goal is to provide a safe space to explore your worries and concerns. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is a key component to helping one gain clarity and begin to make positive changes. I am a licensed clinical social worker with twenty years of experience . I have two offices , one in Riverdale and one in Bronxville .I work with young adults and adults experiencing issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, parenting issues and various other life transitions.
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Josephine Calvi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bronxville, NY 10708 (Online Only)
I specialize in helping people struggling with adverse childhood experiences and complex trauma and offer EMDR therapy. I work with people experiencing, anxiety, depression, marital and/or family problems, grief and loss, and a variety of major life transitions. I help people process trauma, navigate challenges and life transitions, and improve coping so they can learn to reduce stress and feel happier in their lives.
I specialize in helping people struggling with adverse childhood experiences and complex trauma and offer EMDR therapy. I work with people experiencing, anxiety, depression, marital and/or family problems, grief and loss, and a variety of major life transitions. I help people process trauma, navigate challenges and life transitions, and improve coping so they can learn to reduce stress and feel happier in their lives.
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I am a seasoned mental health counselor who spends time getting to know you in a comfortable style of conversation, focusing on your strengths and optimizing what you do right. It is my philosophy that mental health counseling be short term at punctuated times in your life -- our sessions will be solutions focused on your current issues. You may see me for a few sessions and return to me again in the future. It is important for you to know that I understand biology as an important part of wellness and will work with your internist and/or psychiatrist in your care.
I am a seasoned mental health counselor who spends time getting to know you in a comfortable style of conversation, focusing on your strengths and optimizing what you do right. It is my philosophy that mental health counseling be short term at punctuated times in your life -- our sessions will be solutions focused on your current issues. You may see me for a few sessions and return to me again in the future. It is important for you to know that I understand biology as an important part of wellness and will work with your internist and/or psychiatrist in your care.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in Bronxville, NY
100+
Average cost per session
$200
Therapists in Bronxville, NY who prioritize treating:
94% | Anxiety |
91% | Relationship Issues |
89% | Depression |
83% | Self Esteem |
72% | Coping Skills |
69% | Stress |
67% | Family Conflict |
Average years in practice
13 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
72% | Aetna |
60% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
59% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in Bronxville, NY see their clients
69% | In Person and Online | |
31% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
78% | Female | |
22% | Male |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Bronxville?
Search for nearby therapists or counselors by inputting your city, town, or suburb; or zip code; or a provider’s name into the search bar. From there, you can filter providers by the issues they treat, cost, insurance, gender, and other factors to find providers who are well-suited to your needs. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or zip code into the search bar.
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.