The Essential Counseling Services team is a group of mental health providers helping adolescents and adults through challenging times. Our professional therapists help people heal through traumatic experiences, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and other emotional hardships....
Some days you’ve got it together. Other days, it feels like everything’s falling apart—classes, friendships, dating, or just trying to keep up. If stress, anxiety, or feeling down is making it tough to focus, connect with people, or feel like yourself, you’re not the only one. Therapy gives you space to talk it out—no pressure, no judgment—so you can figure out what’s really going on and start feeling more grounded and confident. I bring warmth, creativity, and a sense of humor into the room, b...
Hello and welcome. It is easy to become upset when we experience hardships and lack a safe and supportive environment in which to work through them. Nor does it help when, owing to circumstances beyond our control, we find it difficult to be ourselves and lose touch with what makes us "us." What has been found helpful in such circumstances is a trusting and respectful relationship with a therapist. Such a relationship, and the insight it promotes, can facilitate growth, empowerment, and positive...
I’m a licensed master social worker (LMSW) with a Master of Social Work from Columbia University and certification as an Advanced Grief Counseling Specialist. Over the past several years, I’ve supported young adults navigating anxiety, depression, identity exploration, and life transitions, particularly during my work in an intensive outpatient program. I approach therapy with deep curiosity and a commitment to whole-person care, focusing on you as a complete individual rather than a collection ...
Whether you’re a student balancing academics with personal struggles, exploring your sexuality or gender identity, working through a major life change, or managing the weight of anxiety, depression, or relationship issues—I am here to support you. I specialize in working with college and graduate students, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and individuals facing relationship concerns, addiction, or difficulties with emotional regulation. I offer a compassionate and affirming space for you to...
I’m a licensed master social worker with a Master of Social Work from the University of Denver. My work is grounded in whole-person care, supporting clients in reconnecting with themselves, navigating relationships, and building emotional resilience. In therapy, I draw from intimacy from the inside out (IFIO), emotionally focused individual therapy (EFIT), and cognitive behavioral therapy. These approaches allow us to explore emotional patterns, understand protective parts, and challenge the ...
You might be here because life feels overwhelming—perhaps you're navigating depression, anxiety, or the weight of gender dysphoria. I work with adults who are seeking to better understand their emotional experiences, develop lasting tools for support, and build a more grounded relationship with themselves. In our work together, I draw from psychodynamic therapy to help you explore how early experiences may be shaping current patterns. Through cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), we’ll examine ...
Hi, I’m Kylie. I’m a licensed psychotherapist offering individual therapy for college students and young adults navigating anxiety, relationship stress, academic or career pressure, self-worth, and eating disorders. I work from a relational, insight-oriented lens, blending talk therapy with EMDR and mindfulness to help you feel more grounded, connected, and clear. My style is warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental. Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply curious about yourself, t...
I use a person-centered approach infused with elements of existentialism, mindfulness, and cognitive behavioral therapy to create a genuine, humorous, and playful environment. This judgment-free space allows clients to express themselves freely. Through trust and collaboration, I help clients gain self-awareness, find effective solutions, and believe in their limitless potential. Together, we can foster growth and move toward a more empowered, fulfilling life. I have extensive clinical experienc...
I specialize in helping college students and young adults work through trauma, anxiety, depression, and the complexities of major life transitions. Together, we’ll uncover the roots of what’s holding you back and create a path forward that feels manageable and authentic. Trauma often leaves us feeling stuck, confused, or overwhelmed. I understand how hard it can be to face these feelings, especially when the past feels like it has a hold on the present. My approach is open, empathetic, and ...
I specialize in helping teens and adults with anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, trauma, life transitions, and helping you feel more in control of your emotions. I provide my clients with concrete and valuable tools, as well as a greater understanding into their behaviors, thoughts, and emotions that contribute to self-defeating patterns and conflicted relationships. In the safety of this open environment, you’ll be able to explore new ways of living that are free from anxiety, nagg...
I’m a Licensed Master Social Worker with a Master of Social Work from Rutgers University. My approach to therapy is grounded in whole-person care, drawing from cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness and somatic practices, and motivational interviewing. I work with clients to understand the connection between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors—helping them build self-awareness, make meaningful changes, and develop sustainable coping strategies. I have experience working in community me...
CityLink Psychological Services (CPS) has multiple locations in New York City, including midtown Manhattan, Brooklyn Heights, and Queens. CPS has expanded telehealth services across 37 different states via PSYPACT in 2023. We currently provide personal and comprehensive psychotherapy and psychometric assessment to children, adults, couples, and families. We are highly dedicated and extensively trained mental health providers, specializing in cognitive behavioral therapy and behavioral medic...
Full service Young adult mental health practice Doing Telhealth for COVID related services...
Quite simply, psychotherapy is about conversations. The conversations we have with ourselves and with others. We often try so many different tactics to live happier more fulfilling lives, and we come to realize that it isn't always enough. A therapeutic conversation is based on an open and genuine collaboration between client and therapist; a relationship built on trust, honesty, and understanding. As the foundation for good therapeutic work, it's essential to feel comfortable and cared for. I h...
I have a masters in child development and experience as a social worker working in different part of the city with children, adults and adolescents. My approach to therapy is psychoanalytic. Are you interested in how your mind works? Do you want to understand your self better? Through understanding your own patterns of behavior and preconscious thoughts, we can work together to overcome whatever it is your struggling with, whether it be anxiety, depression or coping with academic stress. We can...
Christina Ercole, MSN, PMHNP-BC is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, who specializes in psychopharmacology across the lifespan. Ms. Ercole received her Bachelor of Arts Degree from Fairfield University, where she studied psychology. She then went on to complete her advanced nursing degree at the Yale University School of Nursing. While attending Yale, she trained in a variety of outpatient and inpatient settings, working with child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric ...
IN every challenging moment in life lies the opportunity for change. Change can often be scary, and/or difficult, however necessary to achieve inner peace; counseling can help you move forward in the process to achieve mental health and balance. Wellness is the goal as well as being mindful of your values. Sessions explore all aspects of life that are important to you the individual including physical, mental, emotional, financial, and spiritual health. Typically our initial counseling sessio...
Ally Counseling and Therapy is a women owned practice. Our practice focuses on developing relationships with our clients and our community. We value being connected to our neighbors, community partners, and our natural environment. Our practice is safe, culturally sensitive and inclusive for all people to participate in psychotherapy. We are affirming of all LGBTQIA+ and gender diverse individuals. We are dedicated to teaching and empowering people to understand, improve, and take responsibility...
Are you a creative person with high aspirations experiencing procrastination, perfectionism, and a hostile inner critic? Do you want to feel more free in your work or your relationships? Do you feel anxious or depressed and want to obsess less and laugh more? We will think together to figure out why you feel stuck, and how you will transform. We will collaborate to your unique strengths, using an eclectic approach. I am a Licensed Creative Arts Therapist in the state of New York and received...