"Being able to facilitate those magical smaller moments that happen with each couple “one heart at a time” are my proudest moments as therapist. "
~ Cliff Schuman L.M.F.T |
Cliff Schuman, M.A., L.M.F.T.From: New York, NY
Education: B.A. in Human Communications from CUNY Hunter College M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy from Iona College Graduate of 3-year post-graduate training in psychoanalysis. Credentials: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in New York State Externship & Core Skills completion in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) NYS Certificate in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Works with: Adults and Couples |
Read Cliff's Latest Blogs:
Holidays and the Four Horsemen
Self-Care and Anxiety Relief Techniques
The Art and Science of Saying 'No'
Holidays and the Four Horsemen
Self-Care and Anxiety Relief Techniques
The Art and Science of Saying 'No'
Therapeutic
Specialties:
Therapeutic Approach:
I believe in an approach which validates individual experiences and emphasizes communication of emotions- in order to engage with our dormant desires and dreams.
My proudest accomplishments as therapist:
Being able to facilitate those magical smaller moments that happen with each couple “one heart at a time” are my proudest moments as therapist! This is when a couple in session makes eye contact, a partner reaches for the other, two people meet on a soul level where their highest intentions and deepest dreams connect for one glorious moment.
What inspired me to become a therapist...
...is my love and endless fascination with people and humanity and an intense to desire to make a difference. My curiosity about the inner workings of people drives my non-judgmental approach. I continue growing and learning as therapist so that I can help my clients find greater happiness through insight and acceptance.
- Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
- Premarital and Marital Therapy based on EFT and Gottman approaches
- Social anxiety/phobia
- Mindfulness including breathing and yoga techniques
- Role plays-psychodrama.
Therapeutic Approach:
I believe in an approach which validates individual experiences and emphasizes communication of emotions- in order to engage with our dormant desires and dreams.
My proudest accomplishments as therapist:
Being able to facilitate those magical smaller moments that happen with each couple “one heart at a time” are my proudest moments as therapist! This is when a couple in session makes eye contact, a partner reaches for the other, two people meet on a soul level where their highest intentions and deepest dreams connect for one glorious moment.
What inspired me to become a therapist...
...is my love and endless fascination with people and humanity and an intense to desire to make a difference. My curiosity about the inner workings of people drives my non-judgmental approach. I continue growing and learning as therapist so that I can help my clients find greater happiness through insight and acceptance.
What I know now for sure
We as humans are on this earth to learn and to give to each other and being able to be a part of sharing this richness with others is what life is all about.
We as humans are on this earth to learn and to give to each other and being able to be a part of sharing this richness with others is what life is all about.