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
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
At Carmen Chang-Arratia, BA, MSW, LCSW-R, DBTC Counseling and Psychotherapy Services, our therapeutic approach is dedicated to providing a compassionate and patient-centered, evidenced-based centered therapeutic approach. Our approach is on creating a trusting and non-judgmental space where individuals can explore their inner world, gain self-awar
Growing up with learning challenges, I had an experience that is all too familiar for the neurodivergent community. Often feeling misunderstood and out of place, I was faced with indifference, ignorance, neglect, gaslighting, shame, and the assumption that I could navigate a world that was not built for me without the support I so badly needed. Lon
These words from Walt Whitman really resonate with me: “I contain multitudes.” A primary focus of my work is identity: how to nourish a full, true self. A person who is adopted: integrating the various facets of your identity, what comes from nature and what from nurture. A woman struggling with infertility, or who is pregnant or a new
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
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
Life can be challenging, and it's natural to feel overwhelmed at times. Whether you're grappling with relationship issues, work stress, or feeling stuck, these obstacles can lead to anxiety, depression, or other mental health concerns. You may fear that others are judging you or that something terrible will happen. Perhaps you are having di
Deciding to enter psychotherapy is one of the most compassionate choices you can make for yourself. In fact, it can represent an essential turning point in your life. However, it can also sometimes feel uncomfortable to talk to someone you don't know well. That's why I provide a caring, safe environment where I will listen to you carefully
Are you stuck in a cycle of anger, guilt, and shame that never seems to break — despite trying to manage it on your own? Have you tried anger classes or white-knuckling it, only to find yourself back in the same patterns? Struggling with anxiety that fuels the fire? I work with adults throughout New York via secure video, with a particular pa
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