Effective Therapy For Anxiety In NYC
If anxiety or chronic worry is interfering with your personal and professional life, it’s time to seek counseling and finally heal. Effective NYC Therapy goes much deeper than a surface approach, it works To address the root cause of anxiety and panic.
I believe that effective anxiety treatment blends both top-down (CBT) and bottom-up (EMDR, SE, Ego State) approaches when helping people heal anxiety. EMDR treatment, Internal Family Systems, Ego State Therapy, somatic Experiencing & CBT are all highly effective tools to help you resolve your anxiety. If you are a new York resident, We can work together virtually.
What is Anxiety?
Anxiety affects over 40 million adults in the U.S., according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), and many of them live in New York City. Anxiety is a common mental health condition, and it impacts quality of life. As a New Yorker with plenty of stress, you may have been diagnosed by a psychologist or doctor with generalized anxiety disorder, and are likely aware that anxiety symptoms can show up in very different ways. Most often, generalized anxiety symptoms show up as chronic worry and fear. Worrying and suffering from an anxiety disorder can be incredibly debilitating, and affects all aspects of your life. If you are a worrier or anxious, you may find that you avoid places and activities that you enjoy, or you avoid people that you love and care about. This can be very stressful and damaging to your relationships. Anxiety can also feel like fear, dread, or actual pain—it can be loud, or it can feel like unpleasant background noise in your life. Anxiety takes many forms and presents differently from person to person. Working with a mental health professional to help you identify and resolve generalized anxiety disorder and other forms of anxiety can help you create a plan to reduce your suffering so you can get back to your relationships and life.
People who struggle with anxiety experience a range of symptoms and behaviors
If your anxiety symptoms are getting in the way of your life and keeping you from reaching your full potential, you might want to schedule an appointment. Together, we can help you identify the underlying causes of your anxiety and provide you with strategies to better manage your worry and related symptoms so they don't interfere with your life. Here are some of the anxiety symptoms that therapy can help alleviate:
Excessive worrying about trivial or ordinary situations
Excessive Irritability during periods of anxiety
Difficulty concentrating due to a disturbed working memory
Muscle tension especially after periods of anxiety has subsided
Fatigue as a chronic occurrence or after an anxiety attack
Trouble sleeping whether falling asleep or staying asleep
Panic attacks produce overwhelming physical symptoms such as increased heart rate, sweating, shaking, nausea, or shortness of breath
Social avoidance or being overly shy and quiet in groups, especially with unfamiliar people
Irrational fear over everyday situations, objects, or animals
What causes anxiety?
Anxiety can happen out of nowhere. And this means that some days are worse than other days. It’s important to get help so that anxiety does not take over your life.
Research reveals some common reasons people experience anxiety:
Major life events (e.g., divorce or death of a loved one)
Medications
Hormonal imbalance
Medical conditions
Stress and responsibility (eg., school, work)
Trying to control uncontrollable things
Surviving trauma or traumatic experiences
Genetics
What Symptoms do people with anxiety experience?
Feelings of dread, panic or impending danger
Body tension, restlessness and nervousness
Hyperventilation and rapid heart rate
Increased or heavy sweating
Insomnia, difficulty falling or staying asleep
Muscle twitching or trembling
Lethargy, fatigue and exhaustion
Difficulty with concentration and focus
Digestive or gastrointestinal problems
Avoidance of the things that trigger your anxiety
Physiological symptoms of panic attacks (shortness of breath, heart palpitations, as examples)
Anxiety and symptoms related to a particular experience or life event (PTSD)
Obsessions about certain ideas and rumination (OCD)
Performing certain behaviors over and over again
How to know if your anxiety needs treatment?
Meeting with a mental health professional to help you with anxiety is the first step in curing your anxiety. If anxiety is interfering with the quality of your life, or if you’re having panic attacks then effective anxiety therapy will help you reduce your symptoms and get you back to your life. If your anxiety is not debilitating, but you find yourself worrying much of the time, about everything, you will benefit from treatment for anxiety. This practice offers therapy to support the full spectrum of anxiety-related conditions, including stress, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), social anxiety, phobias, panic disorder with agoraphobia, and health anxiety. I utilize the most effective, evidence-based interventions tailored to help you resolve your mildly annoying or debilitating anxiety symptoms.
Some ways to know if it’s time to seek anxiety therapy—ask your self these questions
Does your worry or anxiety keep you up at night?
Does anxiety and worry cause you to experience fatigue or exhaustion?
Do your worries keep you from focusing at work or on tasks that need completed?
Do you spend excessive time worrying about a situation or problem, going over it again and again?
Do you procrastinate because you fear it won’t be perfect or even good enough?
Do you find yourself going over a conversation or interaction in your head again and again?
Do people comment that you seem unavailable, distracted, or just not present?
Do you feel more burdened than ever, and just not fun to be around?
Do you find it hard to delegate because you don’t trust others
Do you worry about something bad happening to you or people you love?
Do you find yourself worrying about well-being, safety, health, and finances?
Do you control as much as you can because uncertainty makes you anxious?
Do you feel consumed by what others might think of you?
Do you come from a family of worriers?
Does your worry and anxiety ever get expressed as agitation, irritability, or anger?
Of course, these are just some of the ways worry and anxiety might show up for you. If the above resonates, It might be time to meet with a licensed mental health professional to help you get the right kind of treatment. A diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder or GAD is confirmed if you have excessive anxiety and worry more days than not for at least six months, a difficult time controlling your worries, and at least three of the following for adults: difficulty concentrating, restlessness, fatigue, irritability, muscle tension/aches, or sleep problems. Your mental health professional will determine the next steps for you and the kind of therapy that would be best to treat your symptoms.
How can Anxiety Therapy help you?
At Holistic Psychotherapy & Wellness, I offer anxiety therapy that goes beyond a bandaid approach, I help you get to the root cause of your anxiety, so you can heal and move forward with your life. I will help you navigate:
General anxiety
Social anxiety
Performance anxiety
Panic attacks
Agoraphobia and other specific phobias
Trauma and Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Obsessive mind, obsessive tendencies and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
Racing and ruminative thoughts
About Anxiety Therapy NYC
This practice provides a range of psychological & wellness services in NYC and throughout NY state. The goal is to individualize treatment to your unique physical, emotional, cognitive, and spiritual needs. I have experience working with a broad range of symptoms and approaches in psychotherapy, including but not limited to EMDR Therapy, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Holistic Mind-Body Medicine. Therapy begins with a therapeutic consultation, where you will gain a wealth of information about your difficulties. Many people feel better after the first session. The initial consultation also lays the groundwork for future treatment as we determine the best modalities to help you heal.
Anxiety Therapist with nearly 20 years of Experience
This practice offers supportive, compassionate, and comprehensive care and also stays current on research related to mental health. My goal for you is to use my expertise and extensive training to get you back to living your life as quickly as possible.
Book an Appointment for Anxiety Therapy Today
To get started, book an appointment or text at 212-529-8292. Integrative Psychotherapy & Wellness Manhattan can help you in your healing journey toward optimal mental health.
Exquisitely-Tailored Therapy & Experienced Guidance
You are a unique human, and your therapy should reflect your need for Compassion, agency, change, responsiveness and empowerment. Our work together will include:
Increasing your energy and vitality
Improving and balancing your mood
Managing your stress and anxiety
Improving your motivation and focus
Managing your movement, nutrition and sleep needs
Reducing or eliminating unnecessary medications when desired
Healing Modalities Used In This NYC Therapy & Wellness Practice
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
Psychodynamic psychotherapy, also known as Insight-oriented therapy, is based on the theory that by increasing awareness of our unconscious drives, conflicts and experiences, we can live less reflexively and more consciously, creating new life… MORE
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a structured, goal-oriented type of talk therapy. It can help patients manage mental health concerns, such as anxiety, PTSD and depression. It focuses on modifying dysfunctional emotions, behaviors, thoughts… MORE
EMDR Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is a psychotherapy that enables people to heal from the symptoms and emotional distress that are the result of disturbing life experiences. EMDR Therapy uses bilateral stimulation to help people process… MORE
Internal Family Systems
Internal Family Systems is a powerfully transformative and evidence-based model of psychotherapy that focuses on our multiple inner parts that contain valuable information, and our core Self that knows how to heal and integrate for wellbeing… MORE
Somatic Experiencing
SE is a body-oriented therapeutic model that helps heal trauma and other stress disorders. It is a multi-disciplinary study of stress physiology, psychology, ethology, biology, neuroscience, indigenous healing practices, and medical biophysics… MORE
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
SFBT concentrates on finding solutions in the present and exploring one’s hope for the future in order to find a quick and practical resolution of one’s problems. This method takes the approach that you know what you need to do to improve your… MORE
About Holistic Psychotherapy & Wellness Manhattan
I’ve been in the holistic wellness & psychology field for nearly twenty years. As a licensed psychotherapist with a private psychotherapy practice in New York City, I blend what I’ve found to be the most effective practices in psychology, neurobiology, attachment, alternative medicine, nutrition, coaching, and mind-body medicine practices. I believe that lasting change and transformation is possible when given the right tools to thrive. I’ve received extensive training and certification in a range of innovative, effective, and evidence-based therapies to offer comprehensive care.
As a holistic psychotherapist, I believe it’s important to address the root cause of emotional and somatic suffering. As a trauma-trained therapist, I am influenced by humanist and existential philosophy, relational theory, attachment theory, psychoanalytic concepts, mindfulness, and somatic, mind, and body psychology. I have received extensive post-graduate training in EMDR Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Somatic Experiencing (SE), Nutrition and Integrative Medicine For Mental Health, and more. In marriage and couple counseling, my work is influenced by the Gottman Method, Internal Family Systems, and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).
As neuroscience demonstrates, the brain can heal, and the body and mind are inextricably linked. My 20+ years of experience with mindfulness, yoga therapy, and meditation greatly influence my work as a mental health provider. A Holistic therapy model ensures that you thrive in the many aspects of your life—including your relationship with yourself and others. Together, we work with practices designed to create an environment that supports optimal physical and mental health well-being. Lasting change and transformation is possible when given the right tools to thrive.
Holistic Psychotherapy & Wellness Manhattan Therapy Modalities
Psychoanalytic, Relational & Interpersonal Psychotherapy
Attachment-Focused Couple Therapy (traditional, non-traditional, non-monogamy, alternative lifestyle couples), Sexual Counseling
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), DBT Skills
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Advanced level EMDR Therapy, Parts Therapy, Integrated Internal Family Systems (IFS), Somatic Experiencing
Positive Psychology, Positive Neuroplasticity Coaching
Transformational, Peak Performance& Wellness Coaching
Urban Zen Integrative Therapy, Reiki, Energy Medicine, Yoga Therapy
Nutrition & Integrative Medicine For Mental Health, Nutritional Amino Acid Protocols (using precursor amino acids, fatty acids, herbal medicine, supplement recommendations for mood, anxiety, ADHD, addictions, cravings, brain fog, PTSD, and more)
Clinical Hypnosis
Kimberly Seelbrede: Post Graduate Training & Certifications
New York University - Advanced CBT Certification, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Advanced Clinical Practice, Clinical Approaches to the Addictions, Clinical Practice with Adolescents
Somatic Experiencing® International (in progress)
Eating Disorders, Compulsions & Addictions (EDCAS) Certification
William Alanson White Institute of Psychiatry, Psychoanalysis & Psychology
EMDR Advanced Level EMDR Practitioner - Laurel Parnell PhD
Brainspotting - Lisa Schwarz, MEd
Positive Neuroplasticity Training Certification - Rick Hanson PhD
Nutrition and Integrative Medicine for Mental Health - Leslie Korn PhD
IFS Immersion: Integrating Internal Family Systems Across Clinical Applications - Frank Anderson, PhD
Dialectical Behavior Therapy - Behavior Tech Institute
Mindful Self-Compassion Training - Christopher K. Germer, PhD & Kristen Neff PhD
Executive Life Coaching - New York University
Institute for Life Coach Training
Urban Zen Integrative Therapy Training Program
Additional Professional Training: Gottman Institute for Couples, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Hypnosis for Trauma & PTSD, Focusing Institute, Whole Body Focusing with Glenn Fleisch, Ph.D. EMDR & Trauma Treatment with Jennifer Sweeton, PsyD, MS, MA. Ongoing workshops: Ester Perel, Bessel van der Kolk, MD, Dan Siegel, MD, Peter Levine, Ph.D, Gabor Mate, MD, Richard Schwartz, PhD, Sue Johnson, IFS, Somatic Experiencing, Trauma-Focused Treatment, Yoga Therapy, Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy
Clinical practice Expertise & Specialties
Depression (major, postpartum depression, SAD, bipolar disorder, atypical depression, dysthymia, situational, chronic sadness)
Anxiety (panic, generalized, phobias, social, PTSD), fear, worry, stress management, insomnia, work/life balance
Women’s hormonal health, perimenopause and menopause mental health assessment/coaching, chronic pain
Trauma resolution, obstacles, blocking beliefs, self-sabotage, problem patterns, and habits
Crisis counseling, life challenges, transitions, grief, loss and bereavement
Dysfunctional relationship dynamics, professional and personal relationships, communication difficulties, divorce, separation
Shadow work, energetic blocks, boundary work
Addictions, behavioral addictions, substance abuse, alcoholism and compulsions
Family of origin, codependency, family conflict resolution, submissiveness and recovery from family enmeshment, ACOA
Recovery and post-rehab support (step-down support, wellness planning, new habit maintenance, and self-care)
Celebrity mental health expertise and high-profile, VIP clients, therapy for entrepreneurs, executives, creatives, medical professionals
talk therapy not enough? Find lasting Healing & Transformation with EMDR
If traditional talk therapy has not yielded the desired healing results, it might be time to consider a different model of care. I’ve been trained in many effective therapies, but I find myself consistently returning to EMDR. EMDR Therapy changed my practice years ago because it works and it changes lives. It is the one treatment method that is consistently powerful and transformative for my patients, especially when other highly effective therapies such as IFS, CBT, and Somatic Experiencing are integrated into sessions. Therapy is highly individualized, and depending on your unique needs, chosen therapy modalities may include: EMDR, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, CBT, Internal Family Systems, Mindfulness, and Somatic Experiencing®. I completed EMDRIA-approved EMDR advanced Levels I & II training and supervision many years ago and I’ve used it in my New York City psychotherapy private practice consistently and with excellent results.
EMDR therapy is highly effective in addressing underlying beliefs, patterns, and blocks that can hinder progress in traditional therapy or life coaching. EMDR treatment can help transform mere survival into thriving, leading to a life free from disruptive symptoms. By reprocessing difficult or traumatic memories, EMDR can boost resilience and vitality in the nervous system. EMDR is not only for trauma; it is also valuable for enhancing performance in athletes, creatives, and work-related endeavors. During the pandemic, many of us discovered that EMDR can be effectively offered to many patients virtually. Virtual EMDR can be a powerful addition to your therapy journey, whether used in conjunction with your existing therapy or as a standalone solution. learn more about EMDR Therapy
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Expert, experienced Online Therapy Serving NYC & NY State Residents
faqs about online therapy in nYC: how does Virtual therapy/video therapy work?
The technology for telemedicine has been available for decades, but the pandemic made virtual therapy a necessity. It's surprising how many people have benefitted from online virtual therapy. Like many therapists in NYC, I've been conducting virtual sessions for some time, so I'm comfortable working with technology. It's important to note that teletherapy isn't suitable for everyone seeking counseling, as many people prefer conducting psychotherapy sessions in person.
How does Online therapy work?
This holistic psychotherapy and wellness practice in New York City understands that many people have busy schedules and may find it difficult to commute to therapy sessions. That's why I offer virtual therapy and telephone therapy as modern options for counseling. This is especially convenient for individuals who work, travel, have young children with different schedules, are young adults, college students, or expats. After scheduling an online session, you will receive a secure session link from the HIPAA-compliant platform SimplePractice. You can access the virtual therapy office using your computer, iOS/Android phone, iPad, or any other tablet-enabled device. Most laptops have a built-in camera and microphone, making it easy to participate in the sessions. Creating an emotionally safe space in your home or office for virtual sessions is also important, and all you need is a strong internet connection.
What kind of therapy is offered virtually?
Online sessions are treated the same way as face-to-face sessions, using the same evidence-based therapy modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), trauma therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy, somatic psychotherapy, life coaching, wellness coaching, and stress management. Remote EMDR has been found to be just as effective for trauma resolution and other concerns as in-person EMDR. However, not everyone or every situation should be treated remotely, so it’s important to contact potential therapists to determine if virtual therapy is appropriate for your situation. Research now demonstrates that therapy sessions conducted by teletherapy are just as effective as face-to-face therapy. Read the research.
Who can benefit from virtual therapy?
Anyone can access high-quality therapy in a private, confidential, and convenient manner. Seeking therapy with an experienced NYC psychotherapist can lead to healthier relationships, new perspectives, reaching goals, and building resilience. Therapy can provide support during stressful and challenging times, helping you feel less alone with your problems. Living in New York City comes with unique challenges, including a fast-paced lifestyle and high levels of stress. If you're experiencing feelings of anxiety, depression, loneliness, loss, substance use, or unresolved trauma PTSD, know that you're not alone. Holistic Psychotherapy & Wellness Manhattan offers evidence-based counseling and an integrative psychotherapy philosophy tailored to your unique needs. As a licensed psychotherapist in New York, I can see you whether you live in the NYC metro area or anywhere in New York State. There are various modern therapy options available, such as BetterHelp, TalkSpace, and the numerous licensed psychotherapists and psychologists on Psychology Today who provide high-quality therapy in the US and worldwide. Interested in receiving therapy in New York using your health insurance benefits? Holistic Psychotherapy & Wellness Manhattan is In-Network with BCBS & Aetna, and Out-of-Network with most health insurances. I have also been reimbursed by Aetna, Cigna, BCBS, Emblem, Oxford, United, and many more for out-of-network mental health services. Most of my clients are compensated about 50-100% of my fees.
How can Integrative Psychotherapy & Wellness NYC enhance your life?
Gain support through a personal crisis, transition, loss, trauma, or challenging situation that causes personal or relational distress
Heal codependency and feel empowered, autonomous, safe, and secure in your life as self-esteem naturally increases
Find relief for sadness, depression, and chronic depression with interpersonal psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and EMDR
Uncover unconscious conflicts, patterns and blocking beliefs that may be sabotaging your success and happiness
Address dissociation, body image, eating disorders, compulsions, addictions, substance use or abuse, and obsessions
Learn to identify important thoughts, feelings, emotions, motivations, and unconscious internal conflicts with insight-oriented therapy
Develop enhanced self-awareness as well as empathy and compassion for self and others with relational therapy
Break through blocks in intimacy, detach from unhealthy relationships, and break patterns of repetition in significant relationships
Learn to identify triggers that lead to anger, confusion, and relationship dysfunction in couple and relationship counseling
Develop effective, assertive communication skills to benefit personal and professional relationships
Learn more adaptive coping skills, self-care rituals, self-acceptance, and mindfulness to create a healthy work-life balance
Uncover patterns of crippling perfectionism that interfere with achievement, success, and personal happiness using EMDR
Process and heal painful feelings of loneliness, disappointment, sadness, loss, grief, guilt, shame, anger, envy and fear
Resolve trauma and abuse symptoms, develop healthier boundaries, and heal early attachment wounds with EMDR Therapy
Discover protocols using precursor amino acids, fatty acids, herbal medicine, supplements for mood, anxiety, ADHD, addictions, cravings, brain fog, PTSD
Identify hormone-related (peri-menopause, menopause) anxiety, depression, insomnia, brain fog, low energy, pain, migraines, fibromyalgia
Learn self-care, meditation, breathing techniques, energy medicine & somatic therapy practices to regulate your nervous system
Obtain consultations for referrals to psychopharmacologists, psychiatrists, psychologists, and other allied professionals