Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in New York

Mental health is nothing to "work on later" or neglect. This is the place you can be vulnerable, emotional and free of judgement. I prioritize clear, open communication to create a supportive, non-judgmental environment. I practice active listening and will give you opportunities to reflect on your experiences with you as an empathetic partner. If we’re working through something challenging, you can expect me to be calm and patient.

I believe therapy should be tailored to each client individually as it is not a “one size fits all" solution. Whether or not you have a “diagnosis”, therapy is incredibly important and is a space where you get to talk about your everyday stressors or your major traumas. It’s up to you. I am dual licensed in Texas and New York.

Does your child or adolescent’s behavior leave you wondering, “What is going on?”Are they having meltdowns, withdrawing, struggling at school, worrying, or feeling sad? Children and adolescents often communicate their feelings through behavior long before they have the words to explain what they are experiencing.I work with children, adolescents, and families navigating challenges such as adoption, divorce, co-parenting, blended-family transitions, grief and loss, school-related worries, family conflict, and the growing push for independence. I help children and caregivers better understand what may be underneath the behavior while strengthening connection, communication, and emotional regulation. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor (RPT-S). I received my Doctorate in Clinical Social Work (DSW) and Master’s in Social Work (MSW) from New York University, and my Bachelor’s of Science in Social Work (BSW) from Cornell University. With more than two decades of clinical experience across inpatient, outpatient, and residential settings.

As a licensed clinical social worker for over 15 years, I believe in showing up with my clients as a partner in achieving their goals. I completed my degree at Columbia University School of Social worker and have a number of training and certificates related to working with people who have experienced trauma as well as restorative justice. My training includes working with acute trauma in a hospital setting as well as outpatient clinics working specifically with those who have experience sexual and relationship trauma.

I’m a Licensed Creative Arts Therapist who believes therapy should feel supportive, genuine, and judgment-free. I work with adults navigating anxiety, stress, relationships, self-esteem, life transitions, motherhood, and other challenges that can leave you feeling stuck or overwhelmed. My approach combines talk therapy with mindfulness, somatic techniques, and creative interventions when helpful. I strive to meet each client where they are while offering both support and gentle challenge to help you better understand yourself, break unhelpful patterns, and create meaningful change.

Before anything else, I want you to know that you don't have to arrive with it all figured out. You can come as you are: tired, unsure, hopeful, or all of it at once. I'm Dr. Monica Thompson, a licensed clinical social worker and addictions specialist, and I've spent my career walking alongside people who've been carrying more than their share. My work and research center the lived experiences of Black women and diasporic communities, and I bring that understanding into every session. I believe your story matters, your culture is a strength, and your healing is worth the investment. In our work together, you'll find someone who listens deeply, laughs easily, and holds space for every part of you, including the parts you haven't shown anyone yet.

“Therapy for kids who don’t think it’s for them, parents in the thick of it, and women who are doing everything for everyone—except themselves.”

Sound like you or someone you love? Well...I’ve got you covered!

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in preteens and teenagers navigating ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, and the complicated space between parents and kids. Much of my experience was built inside a school-based health clinic at the middle school level. Working with students in the middle of their actual world, not just an office. That perspective shapes everything about how I work.

As an elder millennial and a parent, myself, I understand the impossible math of work-life balance. The guilt of feeling stretched too thin and the fear that you’re somehow getting it wrong. You’re not failing your kid. You’re here, and that’s whatmatters.

My approach is warm but direct, grounded in evidence-based practice and genuine connection. I meet kids where they are...not where we think they should be. I work alongside parents as partners, not critics. Because you know your child better than anyone. My job is to help you find each other again.

I also have a passion of working with women of all ages who are navigating careers, life, the world we live in and all of the complexities in between. I provide a judgement free, open space to live your truth and get answers to those questions that keep you up at night.

Hi, I’m Xiuying, an LCSW with over nine years of clinical experience. I earned my master’s degree from Columbia University.

As an immigrant who has lived in the U.S. for more than ten years, I also bring personal understanding of immigration, cultural adjustment, identity, belonging, and navigating life between different cultures.

My areas of focus include depression, anxiety, relationship conflicts, immigration and acculturation concerns, attachment issues, anger management, substance use disorders, bipolar disorder, and other mood disorders.