This is a time of tremendous change for all of us. Grappling with the uncertainty can make us feel like we are on shaky ground. Or it can feel exciting and energizing. It can bring out feelings of strength and fortitude or vulnerability and fear. Paradoxically, all of these feelings exist in the same moment and it doesn’t mean any one of them is right and or wrong, As a therapist, part of my work is to help you question yourself without that ‘right or wrong’ approach, without shame or judgement. So you become less afraid to challenge old beliefs and patterns of behavior and look for new sources of joy and connection that you didn’t think you could have. Use your imagination-a different life from the one you expected to have or were told you would have, might be a welcome surprise.
It’s important to recognize the difference between what is inside of you and what is impacting you from the outside. I have always believed that our early childhood experiences play a profound role in how we are formed, but we can’t stop there. Equally profound are the affects of culture, race, religion and gender on how we think about others, how we feel about ourselves, how we learn to love and form relationships. What a relief to begin to take responsibility for our challenges while learning that ‘it’s not all my fault’.
New discoveries in neuroscience are keeping us therapists on our toes as we learn about how the brain and mind work. This is a great source that helps us create different ‘tools’ for our mental health toolbox.
Contrary to most stereotypical ideas and movies about therapy, it is not just a last resort for when you’ve tried everything else. Get there sooner. You can get to work as soon as you are ready, Part of the therapeutic process is to help you become more conscious; pay attention to your feelings and thoughts while you are having them. This helps you feel more in control when you have interactions with people, reactions to yourself, have a feeling that you can’t identitify or don’t understand.
Change is hard-this is not magical. But the good news is that the brain is a muscle and we know that working your muscles differently and consistently can make you feel better.
Psychotherapy is a collaborative process, so I do more than just listen; I actively participate. I have wide ranging knowledge, both through my ongoing studies and my years of doing this work. I may be good at my job, but I don’t think that part of it is to tell you how to live the ‘right’ or best life. You decide that and together, we will try to figure out how to get you there.
Some of the issues that I have helped my patients with are:
Anxiety
Relationship and Family Issues
Depression
Work and job related problems
If you're ready to take the next step, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.
Contact
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Global Locations via Telemed
or
7 West 30th Street New York, NY 10016
☎ CONTACT
lisa@manhattan-therapist.com
Let’s start with a conversation.
I think the best way for you to get to know my approach as a therapist is for us to start with a conversation. I offer a free phone consultation that we can set up at a convenient time for both of us. Please reach out to me at lisa@manhattan-therapist.com to start.