Existential / Humanistic therapists in East Village, NY
Browse Existential / Humanistic therapists in East Village, New York. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Dr. Joel J. Stukalin
Therapist, PHD, ABPP, FAACP
For forty years as a respected and trusted psychologist in the Queens and New York regions, Dr. Joel Stukalin has provided quality couples counseling, marriage counseling and individual psychotherapy and psychoanalysis to his clients from many cultures, religions and ethnicities.
39 Years Experience
In-Person Near East Village, NY
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Maria T. Alonso, Ph.D.
Psychologist
I believe that psychotherapy offers you an opportunity to examine your life story and in the process, gain new perspective and insight to re-write it and create a new narrative. While you may come to therapy with a problem to explore and address, I will also help you identify your personal character strengths and ways to nurture them, in order to support your personal growth and achieve your goals. I am a warm and supportive psychotherapist with an eclectic therapuetic approach, using both Western evidence based interventions as well as Eastern treatment approaches to help promote your healing and growth. I believe that collaboration, openness, curiosity and humor are key ingredients to a successful therapeutic experience. Psychotherapy is an adventure and I look forward to walking by your side on your chosen journey.
29 Years Experience
In-Person Near East Village, NY
Online in East Village, NY
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Emilia Eva Mikrut
Psychologist, Ph.D.
I'm a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in providing care to neurodivergent folks, military veterans, STEM professionals/academics, and those experiencing grief. I work well with people who struggle with feeling like outsiders, who worry about whether or not they belong, and who can't seem to connect with others in the way they'd like. My prior professional experiences include working within Ivy League college counseling, the VA healthcare system, and community mental health. I see clients primarily in-person at my office located in NoMad, Manhattan.
3 Years Experience
In-Person Near East Village, NY
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Dr. Stéphanie Gamache, PhD
Hypnotherapist, PhD
Something in you knows that what you're carrying runs deeper than the presenting problem.
Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, capable, and outwardly composed-yet internally they live with anxiety, depression, chronic tension or pain, relentless self-criticism, or a sense that something essential is blocked, muted, or just out of reach. These struggles may surface in mood, in the body, in behavior, or in relationships-including sexuality and intimacy-but they are rarely contained to any one area. They tend to reflect deeper emotional and relational patterns formed early in life, often before language, that continue to shape how a person approaches closeness, vulnerability, agency, pleasure, and self-expression.
My work centers on how early experience shapes the capacity for self-regulation, desire, connection, and meaning throughout life-and particularly on how people come to know what they need and want, how they learn to express or inhibit those impulses, and what happens when these capacities become conflicted, constricted, or difficult to sustain.
I integrate psychoanalytic hypnotherapy, somatic awareness, and clinical sexology within a reflective, depth-oriented process. Hypnosis functions as a central clinical tool-creating conditions for deeper internal contact with emotional, bodily, and unconscious experience that can be difficult to reach through conversation alone. The aim is not only relief from symptoms, but the development of a more coherent and compassionate relationship with one's inner life: sensations, emotions, impulses, and desires.
This work is oriented toward lasting psychological change-and toward greater freedom in how one relates to oneself, one's body, and one's capacity for connection, authenticity, and vitality. It is best suited to those ready to move beyond symptom management toward something more fundamental.
7 Years Experience
Online in East Village, NY (Online Only)
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Marina Goldenberg
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC
Becoming a parent—or hoping to become one—can bring unexpected stress, grief, anxiety, and relationship strain. I support women, new mothers, and their partners navigating fertility struggles, loss, postpartum mood and anxiety challenges, and major life transitions. I also work with young adults in school and early career. My work is grounded in empathy and compassion, creating a nonjudgmental space where individuals and couples can feel seen, supported, and empowered to move forward together.
13 Years Experience
Online in East Village, NY (Online Only)
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Christine Clark, PsyD
Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist
As a licensed psychologist in New York, I specialize in working with children, adolescents and adults who are facing anxiety, depression, trauma, life changes, self-esteem struggles, and stress. I am here to support you and help you grow into the person you want to be.
2 Years Experience
Online in East Village, NY (Online Only)
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Rooted In Psychotherapy
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Psychotherapist, LMHC, NBCC, Advanced Level Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, RYT-200
I offer somatic, integrative therapy for adults seeking healing, clarity, and connection. Welcome, I’m so glad you’re here. I’m Vanessa, a licensed psychotherapist, advanced-level Somatic Experiencing® practitioner, and certified yoga instructor. I come to this work with deep reverence for the human spirit and all the ways it learns to survive. Whether you're beginning your healing journey or returning to it, I invite you to explore what’s possible, together.
6 Years Experience
Online in East Village, NY (Online Only)
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Dr. Michelle Solomon
Psychologist, PsyD
Not accepting new patients.
I specialize in helping individuals navigate anxiety, self-esteem, second guessing, doubt, depression, life transitions, and relationship challenges with more clarity and confidence. Whether you are looking to better understand yourself, break unhelpful patterns, or reconnect with your inner sense of strength, our work together is grounded in real conversations, deep insight, and practical tools for lasting change. This is done from the comfort of your own space.
9 Years Experience
Online in East Village, NY (Online Only)
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Colette Pauta
Counselor/Therapist
If you're looking for someone who will truly listen and help you feel heard and seen, my goal is to offer a space where you don't have to filter or perform. I take a warm, relational, and collaborative approach to therapy, meeting you where you're at with curiosity and care. I believe that humor has a place in healing, and when used thoughtfully, it can make difficult conversations feel less intimidating and more human. My work is trauma-informed and grounded in understanding how your experiences, relationships, and environment shape the challenging you're facing. Together, we'll explore patterns, build insight, and develop practical tools that feel relevant to your everyday life. Therapy with me is not about having all the answers, it's about creating space to slow down, reflect, and move forward with greater clarity and self-trust. Whether you're thinking about therapy for the first time, or have been in the counseling space before, I welcome the opportunity to get to know who you are at your core.
1 Years Experience
Online in East Village, NY (Online Only)
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Staci Des Rault
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC. M.Div
One of my favorite things about being a therapist is being able to support people in reclaiming power in their lives. I value the privilege of holding a safe space for people to process their deepest fears, struggles, and pain, but also to bear witness to their celebrations and victories, no matter how big or small. Diagnoses and labels can be helpful flashlights to help us find our way, but ultimately, therapy should be about having a safe place to come where you can be your full authentic self.
14 Years Experience
Online in East Village, NY (Online Only)
Existential / Humanistic Therapy therapists in East Village, NY Statistics
Existential / Humanistic Therapy therapists in East Village, NY average 15 years of experience and charge around $187 per session. 94% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (79%), Depression (71%), and Trauma and PTSD (71%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$187
Accept insurance
33%
Offer sliding scale
58%
Gender ID
| 63% |
Female |
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| 27% |
Male |
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| 7% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 48% |
Online Only |
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| 46% |
In Person and Online |
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| 6% |
In Person Only |
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Top Specialties
| 79% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 71% | Depression |
| 71% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 58% | Stress |
| 54% | Self Esteem |
| 50% | Loss or Grief |
| 48% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 67% | Young Adult |
| 63% | Senior |
| 44% | Teen |
| 19% | Children |
Client Focus
| 58% | Women |
| 46% | LGBTQ+ |
| 46% | Men |
| 29% | Black / African American |
| 27% | Asian |