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It's very difficult to be in stressful situations that can cause lots of anxiety and self-doubt. Perhaps you're looking for something more than advice from family and friends. If you're looking for a warm and inviting counseling atmosphere, I am eager to work with you to develop effective coping skills and a greater self-awareness to reach your full potential. Together, you and I can work to set goals that are appropriate and attainable for you, at your pace. For therapy to be effective for you, I work hard to build genuine and long lasting trust.

I have experience working with clients who have suffered from anxiety, depression, and marital issues. Additionally, I believe that cultural factors are critical to the way we navigate through life. I work hard to address cultural matters, to understand how these may impact our perception of the world.

Call me for a free consultation where we can discuss your needs and goals. For your convenience, I offer online counseling. También, ofrezco servicios en español. Llamame para discutir tus metas.

Amy Afua Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who graduated from Wheelock College with a Master's Degree in Social Work. Ms. Smith’s diverse background includes working with homeless individuals and families in a variety of community settings including hospitals, shelters and within the child welfare system.

Her clinical social work with families ignited her interest in psychotherapy. Ms. Smith’s background as the daughter of immigrant African parents makes her perceptive to the issues facing individuals and communities of various backgrounds especially as it impacts human rights and social justice. Ms. Smith specializes in suicide prevention, domestic violence, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and trauma.

Ms. Smith is dedicated to lowering barriers to receiving mental health services. Ms. Smith’s background and work experiences have propelled her to create a group for women of color to reduce the stigma of mental health and access. Ms. Smith is the creator and founder of W.O.K.E. (Women of Kolour Empowered). The group was established in 2018 and has over 1300 members nationwide. Her work was featured in O Magazine (The Oprah Magazine) in June 2019’s edition.

I am an incredibly empathetic therapist who's joy is to provide a safe space to my clients. I utilize a variety of counseling theories in order to provide services. I am engaging and inquisitive and enjoy invoking humor within the sessions when appropriate.

I believe that peace does not come from your surroundings—it comes from within. It is something you can learn to build and strengthen.

My role is to support and guide you through life’s ups and downs, helping you stay grounded along the way. Whether you are managing ongoing challenges such as Bipolar Disorder or OCD, or going through a difficult and overwhelming season, I am here to help you regain a sense of control and joy.

I work with individuals, couples, and families, creating a safe and supportive space where healing and growth can take place.

In a career that first began twenty years ago in the Middle East and journeyed to NYC, I have seen clients from every conceivable background who have sought nurturing guidance to face trauma, anxiety, grief and sadness. Often, whether working with men and women suffering from loss or separation, abuse victims, veterans, refugees, or families of substance abusers, I have witnessed that moment of clarity in a client when they realize there is actually hope for a better, more satisfying life. This, I believe, is the essence of therapy and I strive to smooth the path towards and beyond it.

My aim is to help my clients recover hope and find the hero within. I focus on deepening client/therapist relationship through insight, empathy, mindfulness, humor, care, creativity and humanity. Furthermore, I am determined these be not just words we throw around, but pointers towards a better life filled with dignity.

I love literature and have a Master's degree in Creative Writing. This, I believe, can be another unique window in one's approach to therapy.

It has been a privilege to walk along side others managing more complex psychological issues and trauma or just helping them talk things out. I am currently offering telehealth services to adolescents (ages 11 and up) and adults. I also work with couples, parents, and families.

My doctoral training and experience in the field for over 20 years allow me to work with a wide range of issues. I have worked in different capacities and settings including as an adjunct professor, supervisor of therapy/ testing, and a psychotherapist in hospitals, universities, and a military behavioral health clinic. I have extensive experience treating depression and anxiety, grief/ loss, relationship concerns, trauma, OCD, chronic health issues, infertility, adjustment/ self-esteem problems in children/ adults, substance use issues, and personal growth.

My goal is to blend evidence based treatment including cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and meditation with a warm, caring style. I like to take a holistic approach focusing all aspects of psychological, physical, and spiritual health. I offer culturally competent therapy- welcoming anyone regardless of sexual orientation, ethnicity, and religion. Together we can identify innate strengths and build coping skills to foster long-term wellness and resilience.

LCSW, working in the field of mental health for 15 years.

Hi, I’m Kaliym Howell, PMHNP. I’m a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with experience in inpatient psychiatry and outpatient medication management. I specialize in treating anxiety, ADHD, depression, trauma-related conditions, and life transitions using a calm, collaborative, and evidence-based approach. My goal is to provide thoughtful, personalized care that helps you gain clarity, stability, and long-term wellness.

I've been working with clients in New York for over 30 years after completing psychoanalytic training. My decades of experience enable me to grasp and appreciate the complexity of the people I work with as I guide them to achieve lasting change. I feel fortunate that I've been able to engage in such an emotionally rewarding profession in which deep human connections are pursued and valued. Also, I specialize in working with adult males seeking change.