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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Kimberly Kuskovsky, M.A., M.F.T. Associate
Therapeutic Specialties: Boundary and communication concerns, young adult struggles, relationship difficulties, divorced and blended families, co-parenting, parent-child relationships.
Therapeutic Approach: I strive to join with my clients in their journey by learning who they are and what they want out of life. It’s the key to my clients’ feeling safe and empowered in therapy. Once the therapeutic relationship has been built, a space is created that allows for learning, understanding, and change. 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... |
