Family Therapy
Core-Existential Psychotherapy
Welcome
Why Therapy?
One of the most pressing existential issues facing humanity is “relating” to both oneself and others. Therapy is about learning how to maximize one’s adaptive and relational skills to such an extent that one’s view of self, others, the world and the future is more positive and more in harmony with self. Therapy will provide you with the space and safety to talk about your inner life and process your emotions and thoughts at your own pace.
Why Me?
I became a therapist because of my profound concern for the human condition and interest in how a person’s emotional life impacts not only themselves but also everyone with whom they come in contact.
My life-long interest in philosophy and study of law bring an approach that is focused on the human condition and its existential issues, such as the interrelationship between mind, spirit and body and the importance of logic in gaining insight and developing reasoning skills in order to cope with uncomfortable emotions.
Together, we are going to learn that improving one’s relationship with self will lead to positive changes in all your life areas, including intimate relationships, work acceptance and cultivating long term friendships while maintaining your self-esteem in relationship with others.
How I Work
CBT & REBT
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Implement decision-making skills
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Work on self-acceptance
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Develop strategies to cope with uncomfortable emotions
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Learn social effectiveness skills, e.g. ask for what you want effectively and have it taken seriously and learn how to say “No”.
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Maximize healthier, more adaptive coping and relational skills
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Recognize cognitive and behavioral patterns, e.g., passive refusal to cooperate with others, and its effects on you and your relationships
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Increase your capacity for interpersonal relationships and move forward in many life areas
Problems I Can
Help You With
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Depressed social skills
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Depressed mood
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Isolative behaviors
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Codependency
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Difficulties in developing and sustaining social network
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Individual and intergenerational patterns
Specialties
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Trauma and PTSD
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Mood Disorders & Personality Disorders
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Anxiety
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Addiction
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ADD/ ADHD
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Obsessions and Compulsions
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Phobias
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Eating Disorders
Issues
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Family Conflict
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Relationship Issues
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Sexual Abuse
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Emotional Disturbance
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Grief
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Self Worth
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Substance Abuse
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Occupational & Vocational/Educational Stress
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Life Transitions: Parenting, Divorce, Job Loss, Relocation, Immigrant Related Adjustment Stress
Treatment Orientation
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Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy
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Existential Therapy
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
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Interpersonal Therapy
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Mindfulness
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Relational Therapy
Modalities
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Individual
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Couples
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Group
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Life Coaching
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Supervision for Mental Health Providers
About
I am the founder of Core-Existential Psychotherapy and a licensed psychotherapist who specializes in REBT and CBT. Coming from a background in a Community Mental Health Clinic, I work with a variety of clients with mild to severe psychopathology. A graduate of New York University and previously obtaining a Law degree from Romania, I maintain a private practice in New York City.
Fluent in English and Romanian, I welcome clients from culturally diverse backgrounds.
Certificates:
Primary Training Course in Rational-Emotive & Cognitive-Behavioral Theory and Techniques, Albert Ellis Institute - February, 2016.
Advanced Training Course in Rational-Emotive & Cognitive-Behavioral Theory and Techniques, Albert Ellis Institute- February, 2017.
Contact
By searching for a therapist, you have already made a bold first step to understanding yourself better and admitting your need to change.
My office is located in midtown Manhattan in a secure building with an attended lobby and is easily accessible to many subway-lines, Penn Station and Grand Central Station. Office hours are by appointment only.
586 5th Ave. 10F
New York, NY 10001
201-247-7468