Find a therapist in New York — covered by insurance

Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed, like you are losing control, becoming easily frustrated and moody or having difficulty relaxing or quieting your mind? Are you finding yourself feeling unsure of how to deal with the increased anxiety, uncertainty, and isolation this pandemic brought? I am here to help you to improve your mood, build new coping skills, discover your meaningful life goals and gain confidence to improve many aspects of your life.

As a mental health therapist, I practice in Virginia, Delaware, Florida, and North Carolina, specializing in grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, anger management, and stress associated with life transitions.

As a therapist, it is my goal address your needs via a strengths-based approach. I am here to help you process the emotions, thoughts, and life events that may be causing you anxiety, depression, or other painful symptoms. My specialty is in supporting survivors of childhood, domestic, relational, or sexual abuse. I believe that, no matter your story, true psychological healing is possible through the self-trust that we will build for you in therapy.

I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) who offers caring, evidence-based medication management across the lifespan. I focus on treating ADHD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety disorders, panic disorder, and insomnia, and I work closely with each person to understand their unique experiences and goals.

I believe mental health care should be supportive, never rushed or judgmental. My approach is patient-centered and practical. I take time to listen, explain your options, and include you in every treatment decision. Whether you are starting medication, making changes to your current plan, or seeking more balance and clarity, I want you to feel heard and empowered.

Dr. Aleen Boyd’s passion is to help others achieve wellness. She’s a board certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 18 years of experience serving both inpatient and outpatient facilities within New York City. Dr. Boyd specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of adults with a range of mental health issues.

I graduated with my Doctorate in Psychology from LIU Post in 2009. Throughout my training and professional practice I have worked with a diverse array of individuals and clinical issues, including severe mental illness, substance abuse, trauma, depression, and anxiety. I currently work primarily with adults experiencing depression, anxiety, relationship problems, and who are in recovery from addiction.

También proveo psicoterapia en Español.

Hi there and welcome. Congratulations on taking this step for you. My name is Sarah and I am a therapist. About me: I have a Masters degree in Clinical Social Work from Columbia University. I am bilingual in Spanish and English and have extensive experience working with childhood trauma (sexual, physical, emotional abuse and neglect). I am also well versed in treating anxiety disorders (generalized, social, phobias, and OCD). I am trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and utilize a Psychodynamic and ACT centered approach. When behaviors need to be targeted, I utilize Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy and habit reversal principles.

In my work, I am passionate about creating a safe and collaborative environment that can serve as a catalyst for self-understanding and change. I am warm and empathetic. I strive to help clients improve coping skills, interpersonal relationships, heal past trauma, and build self esteem and understanding. I have years of experience working with ages ranging from young children to adults on both inpatient and outpatient clinical settings.