Therapists in New York

Dr. Matthew Mandelbaum
Dr. Matthew Mandelbaum
Sometimes men need an empathic, strong male therapist to gain customized, practical tools to build a good life. I help highly-sensitive, highly-intelligent people, including professionals in business, healthcare, the arts, education, emerging adults, and university students. They might have achieved success in some domain and now feel stuck, as past treatment modalities may have been ineffective. Many of these kind, caring, and strong individuals have survived significant trauma; I work to help them regain and improve agency, autonomy, competence, and relatedness through dialectical behavior therapy, teaching and learning, and social entrepreneurship, so they can live full lives with resilience, joy, and peace.

Robert Zorella
Robert Zorella
I am drawn to helping people who have dealt with trauma and feel persistent isolation and sadness in their daily lives. By looking at things together a different way, we can navigate a different path. Let’s explore together, like astronauts! By gaining perspective, you can find more opportunities for strength and agency in your daily life.
My goal is to help you make own space to think about things you didn’t know were possible, a safe space for exploration and support you on this path. Making the first step can be intimidating, but we can also go to new places. Contact me to setup a free consultation call to figure out how we can move forward together.

Scott Nacovsky Jr
Scott Nacovsky Jr
Therapy can profoundly impact your life by helping you improve self-esteem, feel empowered, gain clarity, and create meaningful change. I’m here to support you with these goals. I can help address a variety of challenges including: stress, anxiety, depression, fears, self-esteem, academic challenges, addictions, and adjustment difficulties. You are not alone. If you’re on the fence about starting therapy, remember that taking this step demonstrates your strength, courage, and commitment to change. Embrace this opportunity and let’s work together to transform your life and build a brighter future.

Dr. Simay Gokbayrak
Dr. Simay Gokbayrak
I provide science-informed therapy for men. I am committed to helping you gain clarity about what is a valued life to you and manage the things that are getting in the way of that life you want to live and the person you want to be.

Dennaé Harshaw
Dennaé Harshaw
I am a collaborative psychotherapist who enjoys integrating CBT, IFS, mindfulness treatments, trauma-informed practices, somatic treatments, and psychodynamic psychotherapy in my work to offer the best care possible for my clients. I believe sexual health, understanding, and connection are vital. I know the importance of mind/body integration. I am a practitioner who truly believes that everyone heals in different ways and everyone deserves access to that healing.

Nicole Barman
Nicole Barman
Seeking therapy is not an easy step, but you are taking the first step to make meaningful change. Life can be stressful, painful, and frustrating. I am here to help relieve some of that frustration by creating a supportive space for you to be your true self. My approach to therapy is to help you understand your thoughts and behavior through a new lens, unraveling the root of your difficulties. I am eclectic in my work and have adapted a very holistic approach. I am relational in my work as I see people as social beings, with a lot of issues stemming from interpersonal struggles. Through our work together you will gain insight, learn how to deal in a more adaptive way to your struggles and become more in touch with your thoughts and feelings

Simon Bresler
Simon Bresler
My therapeutic style is interactive, warm, and emotionally present. I utilize cutting-edge therapies, such as AEDP (Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy) and IFS (Internal Family Systems therapy), so that my patients experience growth in real time.

Misha Firstein-Rudder
Misha Firstein-Rudder
Utilizing experiential and behavioral approaches, I provide people with a flexible and layered approach to therapy that explores internal conflict, processes painful memories, and creates actionable steps for the future. Utilizing primarily IFS, EMDR, and ACT, I work with you to explore and engage with life in a way that feels meaningful, purposeful, and valuable. If you are interested in learning more about me and my work, feel free to reach out so we can schedule a free fifteen-minute consultation call and see if we are a good fit.

Sam Steinbock
Sam Steinbock
I welcome adolescents and adults who are experiencing mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, mood instability, and trauma. I am particularly attuned to the difficulties men face in understanding, experiencing, and expressing our emotions. I approach my work with compassion and warmth, along with deep respect for each individual’s experience and identities. I primarily use relational and psychodynamic modalities. This means I place an emphasis on the therapeutic relationship, and collaborate with my clients to identify, explore, and change relationship and behavior patterns. I believe a therapist can be a “friendly mirror,” gently guiding us to see and accept all parts of ourselves.

John Price
John Price
John is a licensed clinical social worker in New York and Massachusetts. As a provider of mental health services in a variety of settings over the past seventeen years, John’s depth of experience allows for a unique perspective with a high level of empathy. John’s practice, Turtlehead Wellness, began as an idea on the Appalachian Trail somewhere between Vermont and Maine in between bites of beef jerky, peanut butter, and chicken of the sea. As a mental health professional, runner, hiker, and amateur explorer, John has long recognized the deep connection between mental and physical well-being. Turtlehead Wellness was started to approach mental health with a clinical mindset and a focus on holistic health.

Monica Gavilanes
Monica Gavilanes
I have a blended approach with my clients pulling from psychoanalytic, trauma-informed, cognitive behavioral, DBT, and somatic modalities. Additionally, I take a client-centered approach ensuring that I am conceptualizing the client holistically and learning what styles would benefit them best while holding the therapeutic relationship in high regard. I work with adult 18+ and teens and focus on issues of childhood trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD/ADD, relationship issues, substance abuse, lack of motivation, and self-esteem.

Kyle Konarski
Kyle Konarski
If you’re struggling with stress, I can help. Are you yearning for a safe space to explore your inner world? Seeking to overcome challenges and unlock your full potential? I’m Kyle Konarski, a therapist dedicated to guiding you on a journey of self-discovery and growth. I am a fully licensed mental health counselor with EMDR training.
My approach is warm, empathic, and non-judgmental. I believe in the inherent strengths within each individual and tailor my therapy to empower you to become your best self. I practice from a strengths-based, person-centered, and integrative perspective, using various evidence-based practices to find the perfect fit for your needs. My expertise lies in supporting individuals facing anxiety and depression, as well as the common stressors that many men face.
Imagine feeling heard and understood in a safe and supportive environment, developing healthy coping mechanisms and navigating life’s challenges with resilience, building strong relationships and fostering self-compassion, and embracing your authentic self and living a fulfilling life. I’m here to guide you every step of the way. I believe in the transformative power of therapy and am dedicated to helping you create a life you truly love.
Ready to take the first step? Contact me today for a free consultation and embark on your journey of self-discovery.

Jeremy Ortman
Jeremy Ortman
My approach to counseling is informed by multiple schools of thought including Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment Theory, and Relational Psychotherapy. Integrating these philosophies enhances my ability to adapt to the unique needs of each individual, family, or group that I work with. My style is interactive, practical, and infused with sensitivity and a sense of humor.

Cynthia Shaw
Cynthia Shaw
I work with men who are capable, responsible, and successful, yet feel lonely, disconnected, or quietly dissatisfied with their lives. Many describe going through the motions, holding things together for others, or feeling unsure why success, whether financial, familial, or romantic, hasn’t brought a deeper sense of fulfillment.
My approach is existential, relational and reflective, humorous at times, and focused on understanding how you’ve learned to manage closeness, responsibility, and uncertainty, and what that has required of you over time. Therapy is a space to think honestly, feel more connected, and explore who you want to be.

Aaron Kogel Smucker
Aaron Kogel Smucker
I specialize in trauma and working with people who are impacted by stress, depression, anxiety, addiction, isolation, control issues, relationship issues, abusive relationships, anger management issues, and internalized oppression. If your spirituality is important to you, I’m trained and experienced incorporating people’s spiritual experiences and beliefs.
I will tailor our sessions to who you are and what you need so that our time together encourages personal growth, healing, and positive changes that ripple out across your life. If you are interested in learning more or are ready to make an appointment, then I encourage you to reach out.
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