Transgender

In-Person and Virtual Sessions

transgender psychologists

Transgender:

Providing therapy for transgender individuals and their families has been a great privilege. Serious symptoms associated with transgender dysphoria may include severe depression, self-harm behaviors, and suicide attempts. The impact of witnessing the relief and, at times, the euphoria that may take place when the individual finally makes their first consultation appointment to start hormone therapy, is impactful to witness as a therapist.
Counseling the family through the many stages of loss they may experience along with anger, frustration, and disbelief is a critical factor in assisting the individual towards attaining a successful and healthy transition.

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Treatment specialization includes:

• Self Esteem
• School Issues
• Parent and Child Difficulties
• Therapy for Depression and Anxiety – Read More >
• Anxiety Attacks and Panic Disorder – Read More >
• Life Transitions

Treatment intervention may include:

• Talk Therapy
• Play Therapy
• Art Therapy
• Puppet Play

Explanation of Services
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Privacy & Policy

Confidentiality & Privacy Policy

The law protects the relationship between a client and a psychotherapist and information cannot be disclosed without written permission.

Exceptions include:

Suspected child abuse or dependent adult or elder abuse, for which I am required by law to report this to the appropriate authorities immediately.
If a client is threatening serious bodily harm to another person/s, I must notify the police and inform the intended victim.
If a client intends to harm himself or herself, I will make every effort to enlist their cooperation in ensuring their safety. If they do not cooperate, I will take further measures without their permission that are provided to me by law in order to ensure their safety.

About

My background and training as an Art Therapist was a major determinant in my decision to become a Psychologist and Psychoanalyst. I was enthralled by the power, curative possibilities and revealing nature in the creative process. As a result, my area of particular interest is in working with artists, writers, photographers and individuals in the theater and music industry. I am an interactive therapist with extensive postgraduate training. When possible, I use humor in our sessions, pretty well I am told, a bit of sarcasm now and then as well!
Whether psychotherapy or psychoanalysis is the chosen technique that we utilize, dreams, poems, artwork, music composition and journals are used as additional sources to assist in our gaining a deeper understanding of the unconscious. Freud believed, as do I, that the roots of conflict lie in our unconscious. Here is where insight begins.
My suggestion to individuals who are seeking therapy is to meet with several therapists until it feels like a good fit. The training and years of experience of the clinician, although critically important, is but one determinant in your search. New Westchester office now accepting individuals for Teletherapy and in office visits.