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Tolu Olupona
Psychiatrist, MD, DFAPA
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10007
I provide psychopharmacology and psychotherapy with an integrative treatment approach when I work with my patients. I have extensive experience in Cognitive Behavioral therapy and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. I am committed to my patient's overall well being and concerned with helping them lead their best lives. I provide treatment for psychiatric disorders including Major Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, ADHD and adjustment difficulties.
I provide psychopharmacology and psychotherapy with an integrative treatment approach when I work with my patients. I have extensive experience in Cognitive Behavioral therapy and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. I am committed to my patient's overall well being and concerned with helping them lead their best lives. I provide treatment for psychiatric disorders including Major Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, ADHD and adjustment difficulties.
(646) 760-7034 View (646) 760-7034
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Maria Master
Psychiatrist, MD, JD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10007
As a Columbia/Cornell educated psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, I provide state of the art psychiatric evaluation, psychotherapy, and medication management. My goal is to meaningfully enhance the happiness and well-being of each one of my patients. I believe that true emotional health is more than the absence of illness, and includes a sense of optimism and enjoyment in relationships, work/school, and self image.
As a Columbia/Cornell educated psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, I provide state of the art psychiatric evaluation, psychotherapy, and medication management. My goal is to meaningfully enhance the happiness and well-being of each one of my patients. I believe that true emotional health is more than the absence of illness, and includes a sense of optimism and enjoyment in relationships, work/school, and self image.
(646) 699-3914 View (646) 699-3914
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Steven Asbaghi, MD
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10007
You are human if you are struggling, especially now. You may know the burdens of depression and anxiety, and you're seeking relief. Perhaps you're looking for guidance through the challenges of relationships - dating someone new, nurturing a long-term partnership, or even establishing boundaries with family, friends, or coworkers. Sometimes life transitions - starting a family, loss of a loved one, the stress of a new job or school, a move to a new city, a traumatic event - can be overwhelming, and you're looking for support and a fresh perspective. Whatever brings you here, you've already taken a big step towards feeling better!
You are human if you are struggling, especially now. You may know the burdens of depression and anxiety, and you're seeking relief. Perhaps you're looking for guidance through the challenges of relationships - dating someone new, nurturing a long-term partnership, or even establishing boundaries with family, friends, or coworkers. Sometimes life transitions - starting a family, loss of a loved one, the stress of a new job or school, a move to a new city, a traumatic event - can be overwhelming, and you're looking for support and a fresh perspective. Whatever brings you here, you've already taken a big step towards feeling better!
(646) 859-2482 View (646) 859-2482
Family Therapy Psychiatrists

What do family therapists do?

A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.

How long does therapy for families take to work?

Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.

How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?

You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.

Is therapy for families effective?

Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.