Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in New York

As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and medication management for children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in treating ADHD, anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, sleep disorders, and trauma-related conditions. My approach is practical, collaborative, and grounded in current evidence.

Clients often describe me as warm, thoughtful, and direct. I aim to create a space where you feel understood and supported, while also gently challenged to grow. I believe therapy should feel collaborative, not judgmental, not passive, and not surface-level.

Hello and welcome! I My name is Ihab Shehata and I’m a board-certified psychotherapist in New York. I completed B.S in psychology in 1994, Masters in Clinical Social work in 2008 and recently completed post-masters certificate program in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I’m also certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and trained in logotherapy.

I believe that human behavior is too complicated to be explained by one theory or advanced by just one model. And that is why I utilize customized balanced eclectic approach when providing therapy to my clients. Some of the approaches I use in my practice include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, motivational interviewing, psychoanalysis, psychodynamics, and problem solving. I strife to assist my clients in resolving current problematic behaviors or emotions they are struggling with, improve their coping techniques, gain insight into themselves, improve their self-awareness, enhance their self-esteem and self-growth and find meaning and purpose in life.

I hope I will be able to assist you in your therapeutic journey. Whether you are looking for help with depression, anxiety, PTSD, mood swings, anger management, frustration tolerance, improving self-awareness, personal growth, I will provide you with a customized balanced eclectic approach that will meet your needs and help you reach your goals.

I received my Masters Degree in Social Work from Stonybrook University. I have over 13 years of professional experience in working with families and individuals of all ages to move towards living a meaningful and fulfilling life. I look forward to working with you or your loved one in a safe and warm environment.

Psychodynamic psychotherapist in private practice with 15 years experience.

Master of Social Work degree from New York University.

Participant at Apres Coup Psychoanalytic Association since 1990

Avril Lindsay Dennis, LCSW-QS(FL), CGP®, LCSW-R (NY), has been a practicing Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over twenty years. After earning her graduate degree from Fordham University, she pursued postgraduate training, including a certificate in Interpersonal Trauma. This became a passionate area of specialty for her, which also includes understanding the needs of individuals with substance use disorders & providing mental health support for those in twelve-step programs.

Over her career, Avril has specialized in treating & supervising the care of children & adolescents with trauma & psychiatric illnesses within child welfare, juvenile justice, & mental health settings. Avril has worked with adults in crisis situations, as well as those with long term medical issues.

She has collaborated with two service dog organizations over the years, taught & presented on the topic & trained & worked with several of her own therapy dogs. She and her current therapy dog, Eli, continue to volunteer in various programs.

In 2016, after a successful career in New York City, she relocated to Central Florida to continue her public service work.

In her spare time, Avril enjoys spending time with her spouse & dogs, relaxing at home, camping, visiting the beach, sewing & crafting. She works to find gratitude for every moment life presents.