Embracing Joy Psychotherapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
6 Endorsed
New York, NY 10016
Let's Connect (646) 679-6953
Appearances can sometimes be misleading. Even if you appear to have it all together, we understand that beneath the surface, you might be facing your own unique challenges. You're not alone, and we're here to offer our support. As the proud owner of a small group practice, we specialize in providing caring and compassionate guidance to adults and couples in their 20s through their 40s. We help individuals navigate a wide range of life's complexities, from relationship concerns and anxiety to grief, frustration, life transitions, interpersonal conflicts, trauma, and depression.
Our approach is rooted in warmth and interactivity. We excel in working closely with couples to nurture deeper intimacy and enhance communication, creating an atmosphere of increased ease and joy in their relationships. Our therapy options include a variety of approaches, such as depth-oriented psychotherapy, CBT, and brief-oriented therapies.
We're genuinely passionate about partnering with clients who are ready to embark on a journey of positive transformation. We recognize that everyone's path through therapy is unique, and we tailor our approach accordingly. Our goal is to help you connect with the right therapist at a fee that aligns with your budget!
Call or Email Embracing Joy Psychotherapy now for a free 15 minute consultation - (646) 679-6953
Let's Connect (646) 679-6953
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $175
- Couple Sessions $175
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, Zelle
Insurance
- ONLY out of network
- Out of network benefits
- We are out of network
- Out of Network
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (646) 679-6953
Embracing Joy Psychotherapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New York / 000806 Melissa H Divaris Thompson
- In Practice for 14 Years
- Certificate from EFT Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples 2019
- Certificate from EMDRIA for EMDR - Laurel Parnell Institute 2020
- Attended California Institute of Integral Studies, Graduated 2001
Marriage & Family Therapist: Melissa H Divaris Thompson
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Relationship Issues
- Anxiety
- Marital and Premarital
Expertise
- Bisexual
- Body Positivity
- Career Counseling
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Finding your authentic voice
- Grief
- Infertility
- Infidelity
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Pregnant/New mothers
- Self Esteem
- Sex Therapy
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Sexual Abuse
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
6 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Mother
Ethnicity
Asian ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
I also speak
english
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Mother
Ethnicity
Asian ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
I also speak
english
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- AEDP
- AEDP
- Attachment-based
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Eclectic
- EMDR
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused
- Experiential Therapy
- Family / Marital
- Gottman Method
- Integrative
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Psychobiological Approach Couple Therapy
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Somatic
- Transpersonal
- Trauma Focused
Location
Nearby Areas
Cities
Counties
Neighborhoods
Call for a free consultation now - (646) 679-6953
Embracing Joy Psychotherapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT