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I’m a clinical psychologist in New York City, trained at Harvard Medical School and the Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology. I work with high-striving, curious professionals who struggle with anxiety, anger, obsessive compulsion (OCD), perfectionism, and the pressures that often come with achievement. Much of my work is with executives, founders, and C-suite leaders navigating burnout, high-stakes decisions, and the emotional costs of sustained performance. Many of my clients function seamlessly on the outside while feeling caught in overthinking, self-criticism, irritability, or relationship friction, or in a persistent sense that they should be doing (or feeling) better. I’m the author of Perfectionism: A Guide for Mental Health Professionals, and as an assistant professor at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, I’ve taught psychotherapy techniques, abnormal psychology, and group therapy. My approach integrates cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and psychodynamic therapy, so the work is both practical and exploratory. You’ll learn concrete strategies to reduce rumination, anxiety, and emotional reactivity in real time. Alongside that, we’ll look at why certain situations feel so charged, why familiar cycles repeat, and what internal expectations shape your life and relationships. At times I bring books, essays, or film into our work. People often recognize themselves in a character or story before they’ve found the words to describe their own experience, and those moments can open up new ways of thinking about identity, relationships, and internal conflict. I primarily work via telehealth and offer limited in-person sessions in New York City. I’m licensed through PSYPACT, which allows me to see clients by telehealth in 43 states. If any of this sounds familiar, I’d be glad to talk. I offer an initial phone consultation to get a sense of what you’re looking for and whether we’re a good fit.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with twenty-five years of experience. I work with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, eating issues, addictions, victimization, trauma, and loss. I am psychoanalytically trained, and I also use cognitive behavioral approaches, such as identifying and correcting undermining thought patterns and behaviors, as well as skills training when appropriate. I believe that most difficulties are related to our unconscious thoughts, feelings, and experiences, and the unhealthy defenses we develop, usually in childhood, to protect ourselves from hurt. Once helpful, but now outdated, these defenses can prevent self-awareness and the constructive resolution of our problems. These blocks to awareness can contribute to symptoms such as low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, interpersonal problems, eating issues, addictive behaviors, and the like. Together, we can identify your defenses, explore your true feelings, and help you develop healthier coping skills and a greater sense of well-being. In addition to my clinical work and training, I have 20 years of social work experience with men, women, and children in the foster care and domestic violence shelter systems. I have developed and managed shelters for abused women and children, and I have provided crisis intervention, counseling, court advocacy, psychotherapy, and parenting skills training. I have facilitated groups for men who abuse their partners, and I coordinated a supervised visitation program for families involved in custody matters.

Dr. Sina Nikayin is a Board Certified interventional psychiatrist that is the founder and President of Rumi Mind Health. Rumi is an outpatient, comprehensive mental health clinic specializing in interventional psychiatry. We provide evidence-based care using innovative modalities, ensuring a compassionate and personalized approach. At Rumi Mind Health, our vision is to make evidence-based, state of the art treatments available to everyone by making them individualized, affordable, and accessible. At Rumi Mind Health we provide exceptional, evidence-based mental health care with kindness and compassion because we believe true healing requires both. Rumi offers Ketamine therapy, Esketamine, TMS (Accelerated, OCD, Theta Burst and Repetative) as well as psychiatric medication management. Please visit our website to learn more about what we have to offer.

The Wellness Group provides compassionate, confidential behavioral health services for individuals, couples, children, adolescents, and families in Shelton, Connecticut, and through telehealth. Our clinical team offers individual therapy, couples and marriage counseling, Christian counseling, family therapy, child and adolescent therapy, grief counseling, nutrition counseling, and support for anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, relationship concerns, life transitions, and emotional wellness. We help clients feel heard, understood, and supported while developing practical tools for healing, growth, communication, and long-term emotional well-being. Whether you are seeking therapy for yourself, your child, your relationship, or your family, our goal is to provide a safe, professional environment where care is personalized to your needs.

As a licensed marriage and family therapist, my goal is to provide a safe, nonjudgmental environment to work through any problems you may be facing. I received my master's in marriage and family therapy from Hofstra University after completing a graduate degree in psychology in education from Teachers College, Columbia University. I’m trained in therapy modalities for individuals, couples, and families. I have specialty areas in couples therapy, anger management, chronic andor terminal illnesses, as well as grief. Couples, revive your love, rediscover each other, and work through your differences. Learn to not only hear, but to listen to each other. Therapy is a chance to rebuild, rediscover, and move forward with new relationship knowledge. I take a client-centered approach and work with you to address your areas of concern.

I am a clinical psychologist with experience treating adolescents & adults, as well as training graduate-level clinical counselors. My specialty, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), is an empirically-supported short-term approach to treat anxiety, panic, phobias, obsessional thoughts, compulsive or unhealthy behaviors, depression, anger, and trauma. CBT strategies can also be useful in the domains of stress management, romantic relationship concerns, family conflict, parenting, self-improvement, goal-setting and performance enhancement. I was trained and mentored directly by Dr. Albert Ellis, the founding father of CBT (Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy). For women seeking therapy, I have also focused on how to most effectively help women with challenges faced throughout the life span, such as: dating, marriage, divorce, emotional disturbance, gender role frustration, parenting, self-image, stress management, career satisfaction and development, leadership roles, and the elusive work-life balance. If you are struggling with any of these issues, I’m here to help! My therapeutic work is based on a collaborative approach and a healthy dose of warmth, acceptance, efficiency, hope, support, and humor. We will work together to set goals and help you develop the tools and strategies to make them a reality. Please contact me for a free phone consultation.

As a licensed marital and family therapist, I have years of experience working with individuals, couples and families faced with a wide variety of challenges and life cycle transitions. I offer a supportive, empathic and nonjudgmental environment in which to discover, heal and grow. My approach is individualized, holistic, solution-focused and collaborative. Together, we will create a plan to help you reach your goals and overcome challenges. With you as the expert on yourself, my role is to provide you with insight, strategies, coaching and tools. My goal is to help you feel empowered and motivated to reach your full potential.

I am an eclectic mental health therapist offering online and in-person therapy. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck in patterns you can’t seem to break, or unsure how to make sense of your thoughts and emotions, you’re not alone. You don’t have to navigate it on your own. I tailor my approach to meet you where you are, drawing from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), psychodynamic therapy, and behavioral therapy techniques to support your unique needs. Together, we’ll explore how your past experiences may be shaping your present, while also building practical skills to manage intense emotions, shift unhelpful thinking patterns, and improve your day-to-day functioning. My process is collaborative, compassionate, and goal-oriented. I strive to create a space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful, lasting change.

Life often presents individuals with circumstances that are difficult to navigate. I will work with you to address challenges and overcome obstacles towards fulfilling your potential. We will explore your patterns of behavior, their origins, and usefulness or counter productiveness to facilitate your achieving healthy and effective approaches. Focusing on your feelings and perceptions and how they affect your behavior, you will develop effective skills for achieving success.

Empowerment, empathy, compassion, and trust are the pillars upon which I build a safe healing space for clients to overcome obstacles. Along with a secure therapeutic relationship, I use interventions proven effective such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT). I have completed Level 1 & Level 2 training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy. When working with couples, I channel these skills towards building a platform to increase relationship intimacy through healthy communication, conflict resolution, building love maps, and making life dreams come true. For several years I have worked with individuals, couples, groups, and families from diverse backgrounds, propelling all towards their full potential. Ethically, I use only evidence-based practices supported by groundbreaking research, which provide clients with interventions demonstrated to work best for their unique struggles. I look forward to providing an engaging, educational, and life-altering experience in all sessions, increasing mental strength and providing a smoother ride ahead in life.

I work with adults of all ages in a highly attuned, caring, and deeply respectful way. I've helped many people overcome relationship difficulties, painful anxiety, shame, depression, job stress, loss, and the challenges of creating a truly meaningful life. I enjoy working with people from all backgrounds and lifestyles, and will tailor my approach to your needs. I also work with couples in traditional and non-traditional relationships. I especially enjoy helping couples from different backgrounds overcome differences in styles and expectations. I earned my graduate degree and completed my clinical training at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, the top training program in my field, and participate in ongoing training in evidence-based approaches including Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), Transformative Couples Therrapy (TCT), and Emotion-Focused Therapy for Couples (EFT-C) If you'd like to talk more about your unique situation and how I can help, consider calling for a free consultation.