Welcome to Manhattan Marriage and Family Therapy Center!
We are proud to introduce our team of highly trained, multifaceted therapists with broad range of specialties and unique competencies.
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Amanda Craig, Ph.D., L.M.F.T.
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Abby Crews, M.A., L.M.F.T.
Therapeutic Specialties: Parenting, boundary and communication issues, relational conflict, pre-marital counseling, preparation for parenthood, and Biblical-based counseling.
Therapeutic Approach: My approach is to listen to and engage a client’s story in a way that instills hope, encourages curiosity and insight, and facilitates growth. I believe in meeting people where they are, and coming alongside them as they explore the impact of their stories on themselves and others. Works with: Adolescents, Adults, Families, and Couples Read expanded bio... |
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Keith Dixon, M.S., M.F.T. Associate
Therapeutic Specialties: Relational issues in couples and singles, Life Transitions, Depression, Addiction, ADHD, Biblical or Spiritual Based Counseling.
Therapeutic Approach: I believe that healing comes from discovering who we truly are and how we fit in the relationships and world around us. I believe that to create a sense of wholeness we must engage our whole selves in the therapeutic process of healing, including passions, creativity, spirituality and other parts of ourselves. Works with: Young Adults, Adults, Artists, Couples and Families Read expanded bio... |
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Amelia Flynn, MA MFTTherapeutic Specialties: Boundary Multicultural families and couples, parental relationships with adolescents, relationship illness, premarital counseling
Therapeutic Approach: I believe that the word exists in an interconnected fashion which creates and sustains dominate themes that govern our interactions, beliefs, assumptions and perceptions of ourselves and others. I seek to collaborate with clients in journeying through the process of re-storying those themes in an effort to strengthen, elevate, and promote self compassion, growth in relationships, and evolving awareness. I also pursue a culturally humble approach to therapy, recognizing that each individual is a collection of context and culture that is welcomed and encouraged in the therapeutic environment. Works with: Adolescents, Adults, Couples and Families Read expanded bio... |
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Debra O'Donnell, L.C.S.W., L.M.F.T.
Therapeutic
Specialties: Marital and Family Issues
Eating Disorders, Individual and Group Mood and Anxiety Disorders, Individual and Group Therapeutic Approach: My first goal in therapy is to create a safe space and instill hope. Also, when appropriate, I believe humor can go a long way. My couples work derives from Emotionally Focused Therapy and Systems Theory, which sees the couple as one system within many. We explore family of origin issues, inter-generational patterns, and issues of early attachment and attunement. I take eating disorders very seriously. In session we explore psychodynamic issues and use Cognitive Behavior Therapy to manage the symptoms. The objective is to redefine one’s relationship with food. I utilize CBT to address panic, phobias, generalized anxiety and depression. The therapy involves behavioral homework assignments, self-soothing and challenging irrational fear based thoughts. Works with: Adults and Couples Read expanded bio... |
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Angie Sadhu, M.S., M.F.T. Associate
Therapeutic Specialties: Life-cycle transitions, relationship wellness, multicultural families and couples, coping with life-long illness, grief and loss.
Therapeutic Approach: I believe the key to finding oneself is through the lenses of one’s circumstances and relationships. Using a collaborative approach, I try to afford my clients the opportunity to improve their lives and relationships through awareness, self-discovery, and compassion. In co-creating a space for healing to occur, I do my best to help my clients discover their preferred vision for themselves/relationships and new ways of feeling better about life varying experiences. Works with: Adults, couples, families, and seniors Read expanded bio... |
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Cliff Schuman, M.A., L.M.F.T.
Therapeutic
Specialties: 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. Works with: Adults and Couples Read expanded bio... |
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Sarah Trance, M.S., L.M.F.T
Therapeutic Specialties: Anxiety, depression, situational adjustments and life cycle transitions, NYC life-balance, self-care, gender/sexuality issues, relational conflict, sex/intimacy problems, and parenting and pre/post pregnancy stress.
Extensive experience in: grief/bereavement, loss, terminal/chronic illness of the individual and family and cancer diagnoses. Therapeutic Approach: I work from an emotional and relational-based approach to help clients foster healthy relationships not only with others, but also within themselves. My focus is on enhanced self-care and life-balance that cultivates love and acceptance. I strive for clients to develop insight into patterns and encourage the exploration of sexual and emotional roadblocks in order to lead a balanced and fulfilled life. Works with: Adolescents, Adults, Couples and Families Read expanded bio... |
