Online therapy for the modern soul

Enjoy freedom and flexibility with Your Hour of Calm Amidst The Chaos

This New York City-based private therapy practice understands the fast-paced lives of New Yorkers. I know how precious your time is, which is why I offer the ease and convenience of modern Teletherapy—designed to fit seamlessly into your busy schedule. Whether you're navigating daily stress or crisis, seeking trauma resolution, or having attachment relationship concerns, high-quality virtual therapy gives you the flexibility to focus on your mental health from the comfort of your home or office. With the expertise of a seasoned licensed New York State psychotherapist, you’ll receive personalized, professional care that meets you where you are. Take an hour for yourself and experience the transformative power of virtual therapy, tailored to support your well-being in the heart of the city.

I work with driven, dynamic and high-functioning professional men and women, and high-profile clients who struggle to lead balanced and meaningful lives. This private practice offers comprehensive mental health and wellness care to help you live the life you desire. If your life isn’t what you want it to be, I can help you regain the necessary vitality and resilience you need to feel better, work better, and live better.

Life for most New Yorkers can be chaotic, stressful, and overwhelming. You may be aware that you need emotional health at this time, or a different perspective, but you’re not quite sure how teletherapy works. Teletherapy is not a new service for therapists some of us have been offering phone sessions for years. We’ve also worked out the kinks so you can have your therapy session and focus on feeling better. The COVID-19 pandemic contributed to a sense of loneliness, isolation, anxiety, and despair in many, especially New Yorkers. Individuals reported an increase in depressive thoughts and a decrease in self-esteem and overall well-being. If you are struggling with mental health concerns, such as anxiety, sadness, and relationship struggles, it’s important to protect and address your emotional health. One small silver lining of this unprecedented crisis is that we are all better equipped to live virtually as needed, even though it leads to more isolation. You may have noticed the trend for doctors to use telemedicine for healthcare. It’s good to know post-pandemic, that your New York psychotherapy telehealth sessions are still covered by insurance.

We Meet through a secure video connection called SimplePractice that’s easy to use. We can also use telephone, Skype, Zoom, FaceTime, or the video conferencing platform of your choice. Wherever you are, from a computer, tablet, or smartphone, I can provide a link where we will meet for our virtual therapy sessions.

Teletherapy, Telehealth, and Telemedicine all refer to providing mental health therapy and counseling over the phone or through secure video. While Teletherapy is different from meeting with your therapist face-to-face and in the same room, the research is clear that Telehealth is similarly effective to in-person therapy sessions and can lead to symptom relief and enhanced resilience. Telehealth can provide therapy to clients who have geographical obstacles and can’t easily commute to an office setting. Online therapy also benefits individuals, couples, and families who lead busy lives and require flexibility and convenience.

What therapy modalities does Psychotherapy & Wellness NYC offer virtually?

I provide many of the same clinical approaches in my work with online clients, including psychodynamic therapy, EMDR therapy, focusing-oriented therapy, cognitive therapy and CBT skills, mindfulness, meditation support, self-care practices, couples therapy, coaching techniques, somatic and energy psychology, and positive neuroplasticity techniques.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT is one of the most widely used and researched therapeutic approaches. It focuses on identifying and challenging negative thought patterns and behaviors and replacing them with healthier, more adaptive ones. CBT is well-suited to virtual therapy because it relies on structured, goal-oriented techniques that can be delivered through conversation and worksheets. Therapists can assign tasks, provide feedback, and use tools like thought records, behavior tracking, and journaling—all of which can be done through video calls or digital platforms.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills

DBT is a form of CBT designed to help individuals regulate emotions, tolerate distress, and improve interpersonal effectiveness. It is particularly effective for people with borderline personality disorder (BPD), self-harming behaviors, or chronic emotional dysregulation. DBT often involves skills training, mindfulness practices, and individual therapy. It can be effectively delivered through virtual therapy, where therapists can guide clients through distress tolerance and emotional regulation exercises, monitor progress, and offer support remotely. Group DBT skills training can also be done via video conferencing.

Psychodynamic Therapy

Psychodynamic therapy is based on the idea that unconscious thoughts and past experiences shape current behaviors and emotions. This approach explores patterns in relationships, unresolved childhood issues, and internal conflicts. Although psychodynamic therapy often involves deeper exploration of past experiences and emotions, it can be just as effective virtually. In online sessions, clients can still discuss their feelings, dreams, and emotional reactions to help uncover unconscious conflicts. Many clients find the virtual format to be less intimidating, which can help them open up more freely.

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

MBCT combines elements of mindfulness meditation with cognitive behavioral therapy to help individuals prevent depression relapse, reduce stress, and increase emotional awareness. Mindfulness practices, such as deep breathing exercises, guided meditation, and body scans, are easy to guide remotely. Therapists can lead clients through mindfulness practices and use video sessions to check in on their progress. Since MBCT often incorporates assignments like journaling or tracking thoughts and moods, these can be done digitally between sessions.

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

SFBT is a goal-oriented therapy that emphasizes finding solutions to current problems rather than delving into past issues. It’s a short-term therapy that focuses on what’s working in the client’s life and how to build on those strengths. SFBT is highly adaptable to virtual therapy because it is structured around practical solutions and future-oriented goals. It involves discussing what the client wants to achieve and exploring small, manageable steps they can take toward their desired outcomes. The therapist can use video sessions to check in on goals, assess progress, and adjust the approach.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

ACT encourages clients to accept their thoughts and feelings rather than trying to avoid them. It emphasizes living a value-driven life, even in the face of difficult emotions or situations. ACT uses a combination of mindfulness exercises, cognitive defusion techniques, and value exploration, all of which can be conducted remotely. Virtual therapy can involve teaching clients mindfulness practices, helping them identify their values, and using metaphors to aid in the acceptance of uncomfortable feelings.

Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)

IPT focuses on improving interpersonal relationships and communication patterns. It’s often used to treat depression and anxiety by helping individuals address relationship difficulties, grief, and role transitions. IPT works well in virtual therapy because it involves discussing real-life relationship issues, communication patterns, and social roles—topics that can be explored in a video session. Therapists can guide clients through strategies to improve their relationships, manage conflict, and improve social support.

Trauma-Focused Therapy (Including Somatic Experiencing, EMDR & Energy Psychotherapy)

Trauma-focused therapy is designed to help individuals process traumatic experiences and heal from past trauma. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and somatic experiencing (SE) are popular modalities in trauma therapy that focus on processing disturbing memories through bilateral stimulation and somatic and energic experiences in the body. While EMDR typically involves physical components (like eye movements or tapping), virtual EMDR can still be effective. Therapists can guide clients through EMDR techniques using digital tools (e.g., visual or auditory bilateral stimulation), and trauma-focused talk therapy can easily be conducted in a secure online format. EMDR can be a bit challenging in virtual settings, and it requires a therapist trained specifically in remote EMDR practices.

Narrative Therapy

Narrative therapy encourages individuals to view their lives as stories they can reframe and re-author. It helps clients externalize their problems and see them as separate from their identity. Narrative therapy can be highly effective in virtual settings because it focuses on storytelling, exploration, and creating new meaning. Clients can discuss their "life narrative" during virtual sessions, and therapists can provide prompts or exercises to help clients rewrite their stories.

Family and Couple Therapy

Family and couples therapy involves working with multiple people (partners, family members, etc.) to address relational issues and improve communication and dynamics. Virtual family and couples therapy has become more popular, particularly during the pandemic. Sessions can be conducted with multiple people in different locations, making it easier to include all relevant parties. Therapists can facilitate open discussions, role-playing exercises, and communication strategies through video calls.

personal Coaching

While not always considered psychotherapy, coaching often involves helping individuals achieve specific life goals, improve performance, and navigate transitions. Coaching is highly flexible and well-suited to virtual formats. Coaches can help clients with career changes, personal growth, or specific life goals, and the sessions often focus on actionable steps and motivation.

Online therapy and counseling is not a good fit for everyone…

For individuals struggling with a major mental illness, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or severe major depressive disorder and trauma symptoms with severe dysregulation, we recommend face-to-face to ensure client safety. Individuals with severe addictions such as alcohol, behavioral, or substance addictions may require a higher level of care as well.

What follows are some common examples of who might benefit from Virtual sessions:

• Professionals who can’t leave work to schedule an in-office session visit

• Executives who travel extensively, with a busy schedule that does not allow for commuting

• College or graduate students who prefer the convenience of sessions between classes

• Couples with different schedules, or those who may not be in the same location

• Parents managing kids and their hectic schedules

• You prefer the convenience of not traveling to an office suite

• You prefer the privacy of online sessions without exchanges with others in waiting rooms

NYC Online therapy and consultation appointments are available for the following emotional and behavioral concerns:

• Anxiety, chronic worry, phobias, panic attacks, insomnia

• Depression, sadness, loneliness, and isolation

• Loss, grief, and bereavement

• Traumatic event reprocessing

• Personal or professional crisis

• Problem habits and patterns in relationships

• Major life transitions and changes

• Relationship concerns, separations, divorce, parenting, dating

• Communication problems

• Stress and life-balance

• Career issues and goal attainment

• Feeling “stuck” and poor motivation

• Boundary setting

• Self-care and professional burnout

• Chronic pain and autoimmune disorders support

nYC Virtual Solution-Focused Therapy

Brief therapy or therapeutic consultations are exactly the kind of service needed for individuals who need some clarity or perspective and do not wish to commit to a longer course of psychotherapy or counseling. Brief therapy is an appropriate option for an individual or couple seeking a solution to a particular challenge, and prefer to work intensively and in a time-limited manner, typically 1-4 sessions. I consult with individuals and families about personal and life challenges, a difficult transition, or a crisis that may benefit from a focused, solution-based approach using assessment, education, guidance, advice, support, and appropriate resources.

One example might be a family member who is struggling with an addiction and/or a mental health issue. Brief therapy tends to be time-limited, solution-focused, and goal-oriented in nature. Therapy sessions allow clients, parents, or family members to explore concerns and to make decisions or changes in their lives that move them in a helpful direction. Appointments are an opportunity to speak extensively about any problems and concerns in your current situation.

What makes this different from ongoing therapy is that the experience is limited, usually only two or three sessions, and is not meant to replace ongoing therapy. A consultation can help a client gain advice, support, clarity, insight, perspective, guidance, and resources for their particular circumstance. At the end of the consultation process, I offer clients my assessment and a recommendation for treatment or referrals. I provide brief therapy services to individuals, those seeking second opinions, parents, concerned family members, mental health professionals on case concerns, and other professionals.

Sessions can be conducted by telephone, online via Skype, or a secure, HIPPA-compliant internet source and are especially helpful for those who do not have access to a therapist because they live in remote areas and don’t have access to skilled, experienced therapists.

Receiving Virtual EMDR, Somatic Experiencing & IFS

Yes, it is possible to do EMDR therapy and somatic experiencing online in some circumstances with stable and healthier clients. In many situations, and for high-functioning clients, EMDR therapy can be done online using any number of online communication tools such as Skype, facetime, or a HIPPA-compliant platform. EMDR therapy works by using bilateral stimulation of the brain, either through eye movements or tapping, while focusing on negative beliefs, experiences, and memories.

EMDR therapy conducted online is done using guided tapping and follows the same process and protocols as in-person EMDR therapy. During an initial consultation, I can assess the nature of the trauma(s), the impact on functioning, and the ego strengths of potential clients for whom online EMDR may be an option. Somatic experiencing techniques can be a stand-alone treatment or woven into EMDR sessions.

Creating Time & Space For your Virtual Therapy

With Teletherapy in New York NY, you can meet your needs for therapy and coaching without the stress, and anxiety of rushing off to in-person sessions. you may also be wondering how to get started. What follows are some tips for privacy and some of the creative ways my patients have arranged to have their therapy sessions:

• Getting outside for some sunshine, or going for a walk

• Using a white noise or sound machine for privacy

• Listing your appointment in your calendar as any appointment that will guarantee privacy

• Use of earbuds for extra privacy

• Getting creative with space: car, garage, bathroom, closet

• Finding creative projects for your kids during sessions

How does a NYC Teletherapy appointment work?

You schedule an appointment, and shortly thereafter, you will receive a link via email or text if that’s your preference. All you need is a smartphone, iPad, or computer and you are all set. Have ready your tea or coffee, and get comfortable. Please ensure that you have adequate privacy. If you’re concerned about privacy and confidentiality during Teletherapy in New York NY, don’t stress. When we work together virtually, we will use a HIPAA-compliant online therapy platform called Simple Practice that minimizes any risk to confidentiality.

By engaging in telehealth online counseling services, you can enjoy the same effective therapy modalities that you would receive in-person, only it’s happening from the comfort of your own home, office, or even while you’re on the road traveling.

About New York Virtual Therapy

This practice provides a range of psychological & wellness services in NYC and throughout NY state. The goal is to individualize treatment to your unique physical, emotional, cognitive, and spiritual needs. I have experience working with a broad range of symptoms and approaches in psychotherapy, including but not limited to EMDR Therapy, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Holistic Mind-Body Medicine. Therapy begins with a therapeutic consultation, where you will gather a wealth of information about your difficulties. Many people feel better after the first session. The initial consultation also lays the groundwork for future treatment as we determine the best modalities to help you heal.

New York Online Therapy With Nearly 20 Years Of Experience

This practice offers supportive, compassionate, and comprehensive care, staying current on research related to mental health. My goal is to use my expertise and extensive training to get you back to living your life as quickly as possible.

Book An Appointment For New York Online Therapy

Book an appointment directly or text 212-529-8292 to get started. Integrative Psychotherapy & Wellness Manhattan can help you with your healing journey guiding you towards optimal mental health.