Psychotherapists - Licensed or Registered

Mark Sisti, PhD is the founder and director of Manhattan, Brooklyn & Suffolk Cognitive-Behavioral, PLLC. He is a graduate of Hofstra University, a licensed psychologist and a adjunct professor at Yeshiva– Ferkauf University, Department of Clinical Psychology. Dr. Sisti is a Diplomat, Certified Cognitive Therapist & Trainer within The Academy of Cognitive Therapy. He is also a peer-reviewed trainer in a more contemporary experiential CBT called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). His advanced training in cognitive therapy was under the tutelage of CBT master clinician, Robert Leahy, Ph.D., at The American Institute for Cognitive Therapy, where Dr. Sisti was formerly the Associate Director.

Dr. Sisti has extensive experience with anxiety disorders through his work at Freedom From Fear, a nationally recognized anxiety and mood disorder advocacy organization, where he was formerly the Director of Cognitive Therapy and where he also participated as a Certified Cognitive Therapist in research trials for N.Y.S. Psychiatric Institute & Columbia Presbyterian. He has also supervised doctoral interns from both Yeshiva-Ferkauf and Hofstra Universities and is a volunteer adjunct clinical supervisor for Yeshiva University Graduate School of Psychology. He trains various mental health experts and professionals in CBT, mindfulness based CBTs, such as ACT, and has presented trainings and symposia for the American Psychiatric Association, the American Psychological Association, Association for Contextual Behavior Therapy and Suffolk County Psych Assoc. He has also given numerous seminars and trainings on ACT and other mindfulness based CBTs. Dr. Sisti is also a published author on cognitive therapy, mindfulness, ACT, and Compassion Based Therapy, and Functional Analytic Therapy (FAP).

As a committed life long learner, and in an ongoing effort to keep up with state of the art CBT and its newest developments, he has committed himself and his staff to ongoing supervision and training in, “third generation” CBTs and mindfulness informed CBT, e.g., DBT, FAP, Compassion Informed Therapy and ACT. He has extensive training and experience with ACT through its founders and leaders, Dr. Steven Hayes & Kelly Wilson. Additional ACT experience comes through being a past president of the NYC chapter of ACBS (Association of Contextual Behavioral Science) ACBS-NYC, and founder of Long Island ACBS, a local ACT affiliate, ACT training and peer study group. He has also trained repeatedly with master third generation clinicians such as; (DBT)Dr. Marsha Linehan & Compassion Focused Therapists (Dennis Tirch, Tara Brach & Christine Neff/Chris Germer). He has also trained and given trainings in “interpersonal” CBTs such as FAP with Drs. Mavis Tsai & Bob Kohlenberg, along with completing a one year relational psychoanalytic training at the Mitchell Institute for Relational Psychoanalysis. He is also founder & president of The “Long Island-CBT Network (www.LICBT.org)”, a LI based professional CBT/EBP networking & dissemination organization as well as being on the board of Suffolk County Psych Association. Dr Sisti, also incorporates the mindfulness insights he has garnered as a life long practitioner of TM (Transcendental Meditation), Ashtanga Yoga, and Aikido 1st Dan into his life and work.

I am a gay/queer identified clinical social worker (he/him) with more than twenty years of experience providing psychotherapy in English to those who are seeking a greater sense of well-being in their lives. I am licensed in Oregon and Washington and I am a member of the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (ASSECT). I currently live and work in the Portland metropolitan area where I work with individual adults both in person and online by way of secure telehealth videoconferencing. My current fee is $150 for a 50-minute session and I offer sliding scale payment options when possible. I’m also a participating provider with Aenta, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Medicare. In addition, I provide clinical supervision for associates pursuing licensure in Oregon and for Peer Support Specialists working with vulnerable individuals living with HIV, and I provide consultation services for clinicians looking for extra clinical support.

Therapist experienced and comfortable working with non-traditional relationships of all kinds.

Hi, I’m Marla (they/them pronouns). I am a therapist and educator specialized in exploring consensual non-monogamy (polyamory, open relationships, etc.), gender, and sexual orientation. I work predominantly with couples and non-monogamous constellations (partnerships of more than 2). My aim is to offer accessible, wholistic, non-judgmental support services. My work is informed by anti-oppression, anti-racist, intersectional feminist, and harm-reduction philosophies. I aim to co-create respectful, safer spaces where peoples’ identities are understood within the framework of their own experiences and social context.

Building healthy communication skills is a paramount feature of my practice! My approach varies depending on the unique needs of the people with whom I collaborate. I aim to begin from a place of curiosity, making sure that you are leading the session. I tend to start with a relational/talk-based style and incorporate alternative techniques where applicable.

The best way to get a feel for my style is to email me for a free 15-minute consultation: [email protected]

We might be a good fit if you’re looking for support in the areas of:

•     Relationships
  

•     Polyamory
  

•     Consensual non-monogamy
  

•     Sexuality
  

•     Intimacy
  

•     Identity
  

•     Kink/BDSM
  

•     Gender
  

•     "Coming out"*
  

•     Communication
  

•     Life transitions
  

•     Spirituality
  

I am bilingual in English and French but have been working primarily in English for the last 5 years. I can offer French services for those who have minimal abilities in English so we can switch between languages in Montreal’s FrEnglish fashion.

• Constellations refer to romantic and/or sexual relationship formations of more than 2 people.

• “Coming out” is a term that is often used to describe the process of beginning to share one’s sexual orientation with others. For those who are undergoing gender transformations, or people engaged in non-traditional relationship formations, “coming out” can be a similar process of sharing intimate parts of one’s private life with others. “Coming out” is often mistaken for something that happens once but can actually be a very complicated process for some, taking place over a long period of time. “Coming out” can be a sudden experience for some, and for others, it happens regularly throughout the lifespan. I like to reframe it as “letting people in” as it might indicate a more selective process.

Professional specialties and skills: ADD, Anxiety, Adolescent/Families (not couples). Populations served: Adults, and 12-17yo (for family therapy)

About me and my therapy practice

A graduate of Cambridge University, I was a barrister before re-training in addiction psychology and counselling. My professional orientation is humanistic and I’ve counselled clients struggling with addiction, bereavement, depression and anxiety, including adult survivors of child abuse. Born in Newcastle upon Tyne I have over the years lived in Kent, Sussex, Cambridge, Islington and Camden. I have family connections to Sweden, Turkey, Ireland and Singapore. I completed an MSc in Psychology in 2015 with original research into eating disorders. I am a Registered member of BACP and a Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society (MBPsS). (Last updated March 2020).

What I can help with

Issues concerning abuse or neglect (emotional, financial, physical and/or sexual), addiction(s), anxiety, bereavement, Depression, personal or professional development, redundancy, relationships, self-esteem, self-harm, sex (bisexuality, kink, polyamory, sexual identity, sexuality), stress, trauma, work-related issues.

Professional specialisms

Addiction, bi-friendly, kink-friendly, poly-friendly

Martin D. Meltzer, M.A., is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Colorado (License #69), is a National Certified Counselor (Certificate #21864), a trained mediator, and holds a college level Colorado Vocational Teaching Certificate. Mr. Meltzer received his M.A. degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Denver in 1985 and his B.B.A. degree in Accounting and Electronic Data Processing from Pace University in 1970. Mr. Meltzer has been in private practice since receiving his graduate degree. Besides private practice, which includes outpatient and inpatient settings, additional work experience includes a local resource center providing outpatient mental health counseling services, a university counseling center, homeless and battered women shelters, an AID’s clinic, a residential child-care facility, and various public school settings. Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) services were added to Mr. Meltzer’s practice in 1993. Mr. Meltzer has been an adjunct faculty member in the Applied Communications and ADR Programs, University College, University of Denver, was an adjunct Clinical Professor at the College of Law, University of Denver and has been an Associate for CDR Associates, among others. Prior to receiving his graduate degree, Mr. Meltzer held various corporate senior level management positions specializing in the areas of domestic and international finance, accounting, tax, and law. Mr. Meltzer was a Senior Accountant for a “Big Four” accounting firm and has taught accounting on the college level.

In the area of psychotherapy, Mr. Meltzer conducts brief and long-term individual, family, couple, and group psychotherapy through private, insurance, managed care and EAP settings. His philosophical perspective is Existential/ Humanistic, while his theoretical and methodological perspectives are Cognitive-Behavioral/Systems. Specializations include crisis intervention; suicidal ideation; mood, and anxiety disorders; survivors of childhood and adult trauma, abuse and violence; domestic violence; addictive and compulsive personalities, and systemic issues relating to families, employment, relationships, parenting (joint, single and co-parenting), and homelessness. Client populations include female and male late adolescents, adults and seniors.

I have been a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist for 30 years. I have spent my career educating and empowering people about sexuality. My public policy work includes expert witnessing, legislative testimony, appearing on national TV, and regular interviews in major print media such as The New York Times. I do serious, short-term and long-term psychotherapy and couples counseling with people of all sexual persuasions. I am a Certified Sex Therapist. My latest (5th book) is Americas War On Sex: The War On Law, Lust, & Liberty.

I work with families, polycules, children and adults.I am relational, person-centered, and trauma- and strengths-informed. Each person, relationship, or polycule is unique and I work in collaboration with my clients to meet their needs.

I’m Mary Crutchfield, a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and the founder of Leva Psychiatry. My mission is to assist, motivate and empower clients through psychiatric therapy, medication management, and coordination with other professionals on a journey to an authentically inspired life. I believe in the value of a genuine understanding of mental health, a confidential place to self-explore, and a healthy patient-provider relationship that is trustworthy, cooperative and supportive.

My unique life experiences add a layer of understanding to my academic foundation and will forever shape how I provide service to humanity. I do not treat my clients as a number nor as a diagnosis alone. I seek to treat the human condition as a whole, keeping my consideration of the diversity and nuance of the social world, the context of life, love, relationships, and individual circumstances always in the foreground of my approach.

I can help you create the fulfilling, healthy intimacy you desire. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor currently working towards the completion of my Sex Therapy Certification. Meaning I’ve received training specifically aimed at learning the dynamics of sexual intimacy, and understanding how to improve them. I am additionally trained in the Gottman Method to help couples improve communication and build an environment of appreciation, and EMDR a specialized therapy method to help individuals process though trauma. I do not go through any insurance or any third-party payors nor do I complete any third-party forms. I do not wish to share any information about your private counseling experience with others, including insurance companies.

Therapy is an amazing placebo. You do not NEED a therapist to learn, transform, and grow your awareness of yourself. I firmly believe whatever it is you are seeking to learn, change, or make peace with, you can do it. The benefit of working with a trained therapist who sees you, gives your sense of agency and innate wisdom the respect it deserves, and offers an outside perspective on your experience informed by evidenced-based theory and practice, is that the pace of growth is greatly accelerated.

I arrived at clinical work after the suffering I uncovered in English and History overwhelmed me. What the long journey of higher education and years of practice have revealed is that the business of living is NOT figuring things out, but showing up. Authentic, full, vulnerable, and teachable.

I’m a geek many times over, but I’m primarily a sex and systems geek. I am enthusiastic about work with couples, poly groups, and alternative sexualities. I invite you to encounter yourself and your relationships differently, using a combination of experiential and cognitive interventions.

I use a compassionate and strengths based approach in working with adult individuals of diverse backgrounds and needs. Areas of specialty include mood disorders such as depression and Bipolar Disorder, anxiety and panic disorders, intimacy and sexual health concerns, trauma/PTSD, and grief and loss. I strive to provide a sex positive, non-judgmental, and affirming environment for clients of all types of ethical/consensual sexual diversity. I practice Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectic Behavioral Therapy adapted to the needs of each individual. As a kink aware and poly aware therapist, my goal is to collaborate with each client to develop, embrace, and celebrate themselves and use strengths and various roles to make as well as sustain life and therapy goals. Teletherapy options available.

I am a poly-friendly and knowledgeable practitioner. I work with a variety of CNM processes and agreements. As an MFT my systems approach provides a strong foundation in helping with connection, conflict, intimacy, and more in a broad range of relationship structures. I work with relationship health and sexual health concerns - from supporting continued wellbeing to tackling the challenges that sometimes knock us off our feet. I am also a general mental health practitioner and so I can help with wide range of mental health concerns too including trauma, anxiety, and depression with individuals as well as how to navigate these concerns in relationships. I teach and train others in topics related to CNM, sexual health, relationship health, and sexual and gender minorities. I am passionate about the value of relationships of all forms and their importance and meaning in our lives. Note: Please use email only for appointment scheduling. For sharing personal information leave a voicemail instead or we can talk during your appointment time. Thank you!

I work with a wide variety of concerns including complex, multilayered relationship conflicts, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, boundary violations in relationships, specializing in the overlap of two or more of these concerns. I am kink aware and friendly, and work with transgender folks, furry folks, or HIV+ folks in addition as requested. I take most forms of insurance and am able to provide online therapy services for Minnesota residents where this provides the best care option. Visit my website for more detailed info at www.sexandcouples.com.

Open and affirming relationship counselling and clinical sex therapy.

I am a bi-cultural, queer/non-binary and disabled somatic psychotherapist working with multicultural and LGBTQIA+ folks and artists and creatives. I support folks to address intergenerational trauma, understand and work with a multiplicity of identities, and access creativity. I work with clients aged 16 and up in English, Spanish, and Russian.

Are you looking for a safe and affirming place to heal and grow into your most authentic self? As queer folks, we often struggle to find places that we feel comfortable talking about the uncomfortable. You deserve a therapist who is part of your community and understands your life experiences. A place you, your relationship, and your family can come and do the work without having to waste time educating your therapist on your life experiences. As a queer therapist, I see too often the systems in society being set up to make us feel like we cant thrive. But we can! Our work together will be relational and attachment-based. I take a holistic approach and this includes services for your mind, body and soul wellness. We will look at the past and the power it holds over you today and explore ways to empower you to become the best version of yourself.

I’m part of Tribeca Therapy, an inclusive group therapy practice in Lower Manhattan serving couples (including non-heteronormative couples), families (including non-“traditional” families) and individuals. My approach to therapy is inherently non-diagnostic, active and collaborative. My goal is to meet my patients’ needs, not superimpose a theoretical model onto their issues. Out-of-network provider with all plans.

And, I've been personally and professionally involved in the poly and LGBTQAII communities for 10 years, you will not have to spend time in therapy educating me on your relationship. I am also kink friendly. In my practice, I honor all relationships and orientations, and believe that my responsibility as a therapist is to hold a safe space in which healing can happen. Check out my website for more information. - Does phone consultation

Professional specialties and skills: utilize Narrative, Psychodynamic, somatic modalities

Language(s) spoken: english

Populations served - : BIPOC, couples, individuals, young adults, adults, anxiety, couples issues,

Matt began his pursuit of understanding the human condition as an Anthropologist. After spending a number of years exploring and working on archeological sites he returned to school receiving his Master’s Degree in Counseling from Webster University in 2010 and is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with the state of Florida. Matt has extensive experience helping those with addictions, depression, anxiety/eco-anxiety, ADD, anger, mood issues and the unique challenges of non-traditional relationships or lifestyles. Matt brings a distinctive blend of understanding psychology from a historical perspective which allows for some very insightful and creative approaches in his work. With Matt you can expect to reach your goals and have fun through his use of personalized brain health, horticultural therapy, Role play gaming and more. Matt works with both adults and youths and would be a particularly good fit for adolescent boys who are struggling at school, home or social situations. Matt is passionate about youth development in Pinellas County and is the Vice-President of the Pinellas County 4-H Association. If you or someone you know are struggling with addiction, depression, anxiety, anger, mood issues or the challenges of non-traditional relationships or lifestyles and would like to work with Matt at 727-386-9549.

I am an open-minded, non-judgmental person who takes pride in creating fun and unique ways to help my clients. As a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, I have experience working with individuals, couples, and polyam folx on a wide variety of issues including depression, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, LGBTQIA+, marital, grief, and stress-related issues. As of late, my personal life journey has lead me to develop a passion for working with individuals, couples, and polyam folx dealing with relationship concerns, gender identity, human sexuality, intimacy, and sexual dysfunction issues.

I bring a unique mix of experience and innovation when working with my clients. I believe it is important to create a sex-positive culture to facilitate growth in each individual. I want to create an environment that makes clients both feel at ease, while also allowing them the freedom to express any emotion they are experiencing.

My practice is dedicated to nurturing sex positivity and inclusivity. Clients will find an open and honest therapist who is genuine to his core. My door is open to individuals of all genders, races, religions, sexual orientations, and cultures. I work with teenagers and adults ages 16+. I work with English-speaking individuals.

I am an individual, couples and sex therapist who works with people in polyamorous relationships, and people who identify as poly, in ways that address dynamics and concerns specific to various poly relationship configurations, and that honour the value and importance of these relationships in my clients’ lives.

I provide affirming and knowledgeable psychotherapy to individuals and romantic partners, with a focus on the LGBTQIA+, non-monogamous, and BDSM/kink communities. I work with clients from diverse backgrounds and careers who are navigating a variety of challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, identity development and those struggling with a history of problematic sexual behaviors. To me, therapy is both an avenue for processing our personal struggles, and also part of combating the oppressive systems that undermine well-being. In that vein, as a queer cis white man, I strive to cultivate an antiracist and anti-oppressive practice. I am trained in Internal Family Systems, and also utilize cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and psychodynamic theory, but will work with you collaboratively to develop a treatment plan that suits your unique needs and goals.

Relationship support, marriage counseling, discernment, parenting suppport.

Adults. LGBQT and poly affirming.

I work with clients who are in poly relationships, open marriages and/or any other non traditional relationships. I provide individual and couples counseling and offer a sliding scale fee arrangement. I have worked within the GLBT population for over 15 years and formerly led a transgender support group in San Francisco.

I work with clients who are in poly relationships, open marriages and/or any other non traditional relationships. I provide individual and couples counseling and offer a sliding scale fee arrangement. I have worked within the GLBT population for over 15 years and formerly led a transgender support group in San Francisco.

• Does online consultation - Does phone consultation

I am a queer therapist experienced in working with OCD, anxiety, grief, trauma, ADHD, and autism. I believe that therapy is a long-term process that unfolds over time, where we can create authentic, collaborative spaces together so you can safely explore yourself without shame.

I use person-centered, shame-reducing approaches like IFS, ERP, Somatics, and Gestalt to help individuals, couples, and families reach greater self-awareness and fulfillment (tweed jacket sold separately). I have a passion for fostering expressive growth and presenting clients with meaningful challenges.

I am LGBTQ+ friendly, trans-affirming, and pleasure-positive. I welcome folks of all different bodies, abilities, genders, ethnicities, races, and backgrounds with a commitment to understanding each person holistically.

Languages Spoken: English

Population: I serve adults (ages 18-75), either as individuals or all manner of relationships.