I recently worked with Andrea and I thought it was a fantastic experience. She was patient and…read morereally listened...during our discussions I really felt that she had a very holistic approach and gave me some new insight and looked at situations from a different perspective, which, in the long-run, really helped me. She is extremely professional, but also friendly and easy to talk to. I really recommend Andrea! I went into the situation having a certain expectation, but I was really impressed by the end result.

I enlisted Antonia Di Leo's therapeutic services when I was going through a tough, transitional…read moreperiod of my life. I was frustrated and depressed with a lot of aspects of my life and needed an enlightened and objective third-party perspective to help me healthily process a lot of my past issues and move forward. Antonia has a great ability to genuinely hold space to allow trust, positivity and new insights to grow. She continues to go above and beyond in our sessions and I am so grateful that I found a therapist that makes me laugh, process tough emotions and most importantly, has given me the tools to create positive and permanent change in my life. Antonia is an AMAZING therapist. Run, don't walk, to schedule to an appointment with this incredible, compassionate human who genuinely cares about your mental health and happiness.

There are people who touch our lives at certain points on our life's journey. We are forever…read morechanged and forever grateful for having met them and for the growth they have helped us to achieve. Dr. Schwartz is one such person in my life. About 6 months ago, I sought help for persistent anxiety and panic attacks and found Dr. Schwartz on Zocdoc. I took a chance and made an appointment. I did not have the emotional arsenal, nor did I understand my patterns and the process of how to change my responses to my circumstances that was keeping the vicious cycle of anxiety going. This is where Dr. Schwartz's gift lies. He helps one develop an arsenal of simple tools to deal with the joys, the sorrows, relationships and everyday challenges that one faces in life. This man has literally changed my life for the better. I cannot recommend him highly enough.

One day, when I couldn't take it anymore (the anxiety, stress, pain, sadness, nervousness,…read moreincessant worrying) I found Dr. Schwartz had availability through Zocdoc. I have seen many psychologists in my life and i was hoping for a better experience than the past. He was able to diagnose my Anxiety disorder within a few sessions, and thus began the gradual improvement in my husband's life, our children's lives and my overall well-being. Our sessions are not complaining sessions or a chance for me to unload. They are not preaching sessions either. They are productive and include constructive examples, intellectual arguments, fairness and kindness. As a busy working mom, Dr. Schwartz's flexibility is also a Huge Plus! He has been extremely accommodating to my hectic schedule. The convenience of the location is also very nice. I have recommended him to many friends and family members. Hope you all find your Calm and Happiness!

Would like to add that dr. Gottlieb has helped me SO much since I began and I can't even express…read morehow different I feel after less than a year of going here. I feel very understood,validated and respected by her. Best therapist I've ever had hands down. This place is doing magic for people w Bpd and similar. I

I found Dr. Rischa online and couldn't be happier with her. She is a supportive and sweet therapist…read moreand truly takes the time to meet you where you are- in session, but also in scheduling and in making herself thoroughly available to clients. I feel really comfortable with her. But beyond just feeling comfortable talking to her, since she uses CBT and DBT techniques in session, my time with her also feels intentional and productive. As a queer woman, I feel safe, listened to, and not judged by Dr. Rischa, which is not always a given for me when receiving care. The office is new and super welcoming. Dr. Rischa's personality seems to come through in her room, as well as in the whole space, which has a kind of feminist art thing going on that I'm into. From my more limited interactions with Dr. Adams, she seems lovely too! All in all, I highly recommend this practice and hope it stays in the neighborhood for a long time!

I am unconditionally grateful to Yelena Zhuklevich and Dr. Faina Yablochnikova for fixing my life!…read more I came to their office being an emotional wreck and I am doing much better now! I tried three different specialists before coming here. None of them seemed to be a good fit. After only one session with Yelena I knew she was the one to help me. She is easy to talk to, very professional and completely committed to her patients. The atmosphere at the office is extremely welcoming. Everyone is friendly and patients are always greeted with kind smiles. I recommended their services to a few friends seeking therapy. My friends thanked me later for the referral!

Ellen is a very great couples counselor! Very attentive and non-judgemental. My fiance is very…read morecomfortable talking in her presence which has not been the case with previous therapists. Our relationship has been going exceptionally well since starting therapy with Ellen. Yelena is very nice and helpful as well, as she suggested Ellen for us. Oh Yea, they have hours on Sunday which is great.

In my work as a psychiatrist, I have referred multiple patients to Laura Young over the years and…read morehave also had the opportunity to collaborate with her professionally. In each case, I've been impressed by the quality and consistency of her work. I am selective about where I refer patients, and have felt consistently confident entrusting individuals and couples to Laura's care. Laura is a highly skilled couples therapist, family therapist, and individual therapist in New York City, with particular strength in working with relationship dynamics, communication issues, and complex family systems. Patients I've referred to her have reported meaningful progress, especially in the areas of couples therapy and relationship counseling. She brings a thoughtful, structured, and effective approach to her work. I feel confident recommending her to individuals, couples, and families seeking high-quality therapy with an experienced LCSW in NYC.

I first starting seeing Laura for family counseling for my husband, son and myself. Family life…read morewas pretty stressful, chock full of pain and anger. None of us were seeing eye-tp-eye. Laura was so supportive and gave us skills to understand one another and look at different perspectives. She is a very skilled mediator and brought us all closer together. We are much happier as a family and as individuals. During Covid and the lockdown, I began to see Laura individually. I was overwhelmed by a life-changing illness that challenged all aspects of life. She helped me organize my mind and my priorities, alleviating my anxiety and depression. Life is now much more manageable. I highly recommend Laura Young. She has helped me and my family get through the tough times. I no longer feel overwhelmed and helpless. I am very grateful for her expertise and kindness.

My experience with Dr. Hanakawa has been fantastic. I'm so grateful to have worked with her the…read morelast couple of years. Yuko is not just an exceptional listener, but genuinely compassionate and really helps draw things out emotionally that you wouldn't normally think to share/explain - all yielding an incredible healing/growing experience. In just a short period of time I noticed substantial improvement and it was in no smart part driven by the thoughtful work done with Dr. Hanakawa. I highly recommend Dr. Hanakawa to any future prospective patients. She's able to connect in a genuinely compassionate, healing manner. I'm so thankful for the experience of working with Yuko - and I'm a better person for it!

I had AMAZING THERAPY SESSIONS with Dr. Hanakawa to get rid of my PHOBIA and anxiety around it in…read morejust seven sessions! I just wanted to thank her and share this experience with others so that others like me feel easy to at least try it out instead of suffering through it. She is not only a skillful and knowledgeable therapist, but her personality is down to earth, genuinely sweet and kind. She also seems to take a good care of her own health, meditate, and study constantly to keep up to be a good therapist (I cannot listen to a doctor who looks unhealthy and tells me to be healthy, you know?) so that I can talk about both psychological (phobia and stress) issues as well as physical concerns (I do not like psychoanalysts who think every physical symptom comes from psychosomatic symptoms). I was surprised that it did not take much time for me to relax and trust her. I used to have very sever hemophobia (afraid of blood), and I tried all kinds of therapy to get rid of it over many years. I used to faint by just drawing out my blood; CBT and other psychotherapy reduced my symptoms and cognitive fear, but I was still physically shaky whenever I was around blood (even cooking meat was hard). Since I was working in the mental health industry for several years, I've worked with several top psychiatrists who also did psychotherapy, PsyD., counselors, and clinical social workers... I myself had a great psychoanalyst mentor (Ph.D., who went to the same school as Dr. Hanakawa) for 4 years, and I thought I had quite bit of insight. My ex-mentor figured out that my phobia started through some event during my childhood, so she recommended me to find a Japanese speaking psychologist who could do hypno-therapy (She said it is more effective to use the language that I was using as a child). There are many Japanese clinical social workers in NY, but not many Ph.D.s... It would have been fine with other people, but it was a problem for me because I know the difference in their training. Then, one of my friends, who works for a Japanese newspaper company heard good things about her, and introduced me to Dr. Hanakawa. So I went to see her. I am a very scientific thinker, so I must say I was a bit skeptical if this therapy would work or not after trying so many other things. I heard some phobias are innate (such as blood, heights and snakes, etc.), so I thought talking about traumatic views I evidenced (which was not that serious anyway, I thought) would not benefit me as much. Oh, Boy, I'm so glad I was wrong though. She guided me into a meditative state, and took me to my childhood event. It was a totally different experience to see the event from a 5-yr old's eyes, and it gave me a new perspective that I did not have before. We worked on it over a month or so, and I started to feel lighter almost immediately (of course, it put me up and down a bit as I was learning new things about my past that I was not facing, but Dr. Hanakawa was there to support me). One day, I was watching a bloody surgery video as part of CBT exposure therapy technique. I used to push myself to watch them more than 15 minutes, but I always got pale and felt sick. It became easier, and now I can watch them with absolutely no symptoms! She said the speed of therapy is really depending on the patient's condition, type of therapy, and previous exposure to psychotherapy. I assume it was very quick for me because I already had previous therapy experience, had some insights about myself, and meditate regularly (it helps to get hypnotized). So please don't get frustrated if your therapy takes little longer... you will be in good hands! :)

I can't even explain how Raquele changed my life…read more We met earlier this year when I was going through a hard time. Upon my search, I knew I wanted a woman of color specializing in relationships whether it be family or romantic partners. After reading her profile I was convinced and I sent a note. She dialed me immediately and I cried. It was then when I knew I had to move forward to an in person meeting and continue sessions. Raquele made me feel safe earlier on. Where my outlandish thoughts and behavior was welcomed and not judged. It feels very natural to me, and not the kind of questions and dynamic you see in films. It's all relaxing and welcoming environment. She's very knowledgeable too! She always recommends books and passages for me to read to give me perspective and challenge my thoughts. Love it all. She affirms me and it makes me feel like I'm not alone or crazy to think/behave the way I do. Over the last few months together with consistent sessions, I am truly a better woman thanks to her. Ive grown up a lot, with her help! I've been through a lot this past year with the various categories of life, and she has been a constant figure who pushes me to show up for myself and heal through it all. Alright, basically if you're looking for someone to help you grow or work out some stuff, she's your girl. Love you so much Raquele (if you're reading this!)

Raquele is such an easy and amazing person to talk to. I had never gone to therapy before and she…read moremade it feel like a true conversation. I was afraid I wouldn't know what to talk about but she made it effortless. I couldn't recommend her more!

I've been to Ryan over the past several years. In a word, he is fantastic. More about me. Life…read moreis going great. Great life and great career in finance, but I find that time management and trying to fit in too much into an already over committed schedule can be overwhelming. In comes Ryan. He has been terrific in helping me get through my own mental laundry and setting goals. What I love about Ryan is that he's flexible. It's not just about weight loss or "therapy" per se, it's really what is helpful to you. He is non judgmental while helping to direct you to your own conclusions and goals. I enjoy his encouragement and feedback, but at the end of the day, decisions are my own to make. Obviously finding counseling is a very personal decision and usually "word of mouth". But if you are looking for someone who cares and can assist with self improvement, I highly recommend Ryan!

Dr. Fuller and N.Y. Behavioral Health are wonderful. Not only do they know what they're doing but…read morewill admit when they're wrong and change. In my experience that's rare. And you can't do better than that.

Valentina is an amazing therapist. I always feel comfortable, heard and respected. She has a…read morespecial way of helping me see things more clearly and work things out. I always look forward to our sessions and can't recommend her enough! Lyndsey W

Valentina is a great therapist. I've been seeing her on and off for years, and the progress is…read moreundeniable. She's gentle and empathetic, but also straightforward and honest. Her office is neat and inviting, and she's really easy to reach when it comes to scheduling appointments, dealing with any billing issues, etc. She always helps me discover a new aspect about myself - highly recommended!

I attended therapy with Augusta for 1 year & 7 months. I'm not sure where the disconnect was, but…read morethe more I tried to do what I thought she was recommending to me, the more my life spun out of control. My relationships got worse and worse and I got the impression that she encouraged (though perhaps unknowingly) a "victim" attitude. Per what I thought she was recommending, I started blaming people for everything. I felt more and more powerless. I started inventing all these ways my past had inexorably barred me from a prosperous future. Maybe Augusta works for some people, but she really, really did not work for me. It wasn't clear to me that she recommends an attitude of personal responsibility, or even necessarily believes in one herself. I got the impression that she subscribes to this victimhood mentality and she reads problems into areas where there weren't any. On the surface she comes off as kind and gentle, but so many times in therapy I felt like she was judging me or offended by what I was saying. I didn't get the sense that she was truly empathetic. She has a mild, quiet and shy demeanor, which some people might mistake for empathy, but I felt like she never really understood where I was coming from, or even tried to. I'm a big guy with a loud booming voice. I got the sense that she was offended by me being conventionally "masculine," like she thought I was some kind of aggressive male and she was afraid of me. When I would describe high flying emotions of anger or rage, she wouldn't stop to understand me - instead she would prod to make sure that I wasn't going to hurt anybody. That made me feel so guilty for even feeling angry. I was never going to hurt anybody. I was just pissed off and she made me feel like I wasn't really free to express my anger to her, like she judged me for being angry. I felt like she never understood where I was coming from, like she had one look at me and assumed in her mind I was some kind of aggressive male. She seemed to be offended by me being a big strong guy, even though I'm a super sweet guy inside. I wouldn't characterize her as unbiased and I felt like she let her own values and preconceptions infiltrate our sessions. For the record, I stopped going to therapy with Augusta after I saw Jocko Willink's video, "Good," which I recommend you watch. That video gave me a narrative which was the opposite of what I was getting from Augusta. Life is about personal responsibility. Augusta was trying to get me to see it all from this perspective of victimhood. I estimate that attending therapy with Augusta dramatically prolonged my emotional recovery. I probably would have recovered a year sooner if I had never attended therapy with Augusta. Plus I would have saved a ton of money. I would strongly recommend against going to Augusta. Go somewhere else.

As a colleague of Augusta, I have absolutely no qualms in referring clients to her. She is…read moreengaging, smart as a whip, and committed to her work with clients with care and grace. If you wish to work with someone whom you can trust, direct and thoughtful, please don't hesitate to set up an appointment with her. She also has a great green thumb!