Greetings, I am Dr. Westberg, a sex therapist based in New York City. My qualifications include being a board-certified sexologist (ACS), certified sex educator (ASSECT), and a licensed couples counselor (LMFT).
My practice caters to individual and couples who experience a wide range of sexual issues such as low desire, desire discrepancies, se
Do people tell you that you worry too much? Are you struggling with a difficult relationship? Do you have mornings when you just don't want to get out of bed? Or do you spend so much time caring for others that it feels impossible to find the time to take care of yourself? No matter what challenge you are facing, you are welcome here.
Difficult emotions are a part of being human. But when anxiety, depression, or painful relationships begin to feel overwhelming, it can be hard to find your way forward. Psychotherapy offers a supportive space to feel more grounded, build self-confidence, and begin to heal from the inside out.
For over 30 years, I’ve been dedicated to help
Therapy can help when life becomes overwhelming, when you feel alone in your struggles, or when you’re experiencing major life changes. You may find it difficult to talk about your problems with family members or friends, as they may not understand your feelings. My role as a therapist is to empower those facing various issues in their lives
I believe in the power of people. I believe all people have within us the power to fuel great amounts of suffering, to secretly endure vast amounts of pain, and, thankfully, with the right conditions - to be able to heal ourselves and rediscover our unlimited potential. This is what I have learned through my own healing journeys, what I have seen
Congratulations on your interest in beginning (or revisiting) psychotherapy.
I believe psychotherapy and psychoanalysis can be life-changing practices -- and that positive, productive treatment begins with a safe, trusting, confidential, compassionate, and empathic client-therapist alliance.
My approach is based in eclectic psychodynamic psyc
Everyone has different needs, and as such I tune in to sense what clients need throughout the session. My goal is to make you feel comfortable enough to raise any issue at all, whether it be about current or past experiences, or how you are experiencing the therapy session. I use an interpersonal approach, and while I am listening closely, I am als
What makes a good life? Plenty of money, you may say. Or good health. Professional success. A long-term relationship. Getting to your goal weight. Having a large apartment in your chosen neighborhood. Children.
Newsflash: These can be components of a miserable life or a satisfying one!
What do I mean by this? You’ll find the joy in ever
I practice in a Relational psychoanalytic style in which we work together to honestly, creatively and sensitively address whatever issues, conflicts, losses and dysfunctions you may be contending with. With 34 years wide-ranging clinical experience and extensive postgraduate training, my aim is to promote a steady and supportive therapeutic connect
We tend to withdraw and silence ourselves when we actually should talk and discuss our concerns and issues... Our lives are so complicated by ourselves and by others surrounding us and we often are lost in the dynamics of past or present fears, sadness, dependence and co-dependence...It is extremely difficult to gain full awareness of such dynamics
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