Personal Statement
I use a psychodynamic approach which integrates spirituality and psychotherapy, helping people struggle with depression, loneliness, sexual abuse, drug addiction. I help couples and families learn to communicate their needs and feelings effectively. I work with gay men and lesbians seeking to integrate their sexual identity, as well as those working to enhance their relationships. I work extensively with people suffering from chronic illnesses (e.g. AIDS) and those who care for them. I am a Clinical Member of AAMFT, a fellow with AAPC, and have certificates in Pastoral Psychotherapy, Marriage and Family Therapy and Group Psychotherapy.
In my practice I recognize the centrality of God in our lives and from that centered place work to help people through emotional and spiritual difficulties in their lives. Our relationships with each other and with God are what are ultimately healing. I use a psychodynamic approach which integrates spirituality and psychotherapy, helping people struggling with depression, loneliness, sexual abuse, drug addiction.
Client Focus (Age)
- Adolescents/Teenagers (14 to 19)
- Adults
- Elders (65+)
Faith
- Christian
Therapy Specialties
- Alcohol Use
- Codependency
- Dissociative Disorders
- Domestic Violence
- Dual Diagnosis
- Emotional Disturbance
- Gender Identity
- LGBTQ Issues
- Multicultural Issues
- Obsessive Compulsive
- Peer Relationships
- Physical Illness/Impairment
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Video Game Addiction
Treatment Orientation
- Eclectic
- Family Systems
- Imago
- Integration of different therapy models
- Interpersonal
- Psychoanalytic
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
Modality
- Individuals
- Couples
- Family
- Group
Accepted Insurance Plans
- Out Of Network
Years in Practice
20+ years
Services Fee
- Therapy Session $90-$200
Payments Accepted
American Express, Cash, Check, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa
Licenses
| License Name | License | State | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) | 000640 | NY | 2007 |
| Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) | 001469 | NY | 2006 |
Associations
| Name | Duration |
|---|---|
| American Association of Pastoral Counselors (AAPC) | 2002-Present |
| American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) | 2001-Present |
| American Group Psychotherapy Association (AGPA) | 2001-Present |
Education
| School | Degree | Major | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Theological Seminary | MDiv | Ethics and Counseling | 1990 |
| The Johns Hopkins School of Public Health and Hygiene | MPH | International Public Health | 1983 |
| Earlham College | BA | Chemistry and Religion | 1981 |
Languages
- English
- German
- Portuguese
Office Address
Edward Elder
New York, New York 10001
