Featured Therapists:
Every month, PTCNY features our member therapists. This month we’d like to introduce you to:
Modes of Treatment:
Individual, Couples, Family, Supervision
Specializations:
Interpersonal Issues, Relationship Issues, Womens Issues, Sexual Harassment, Trauma and PostTraumatic Stress, Sexual Abuse, Aging, Career and Work Concerns, Depression-no suicidal behaviors, Domestic Abuse
Therapeutic Modalities:
Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy,Supportive Psychotherapy Trauma Relief, Short-term Psychotherapy, Treatment of Abusive Behaviors and Survivors of Abuse
Janet A. Geller, EdD, LCSW
I began my role in social work when I was 15. I was just a teen-ager from working class family and untrained but I belonged to a teen Y program staffed by MSW social workers. The leaders of “The Teen Lounge” as it was referred to, would call on me to make new members welcome, reach out to more introverted kids, etc. The staff said many times, “Janet, you should be a social worker.” The influence of social work on my life continued over the years – camp counselor, camp supervisor and so on. My parents, coming from a working class background, thought I should be a secretary, but my experiences made me determined to pursue my dream. There was no hesitation on my part to pursue this course. I derived much satisfaction and was gratified by helping others. I was lucky enough to be able to attend a part of the CUNY system; otherwise there would not have been money to send me to college. After receiving my MSW on a full scholarship to the University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy and Practice, I began my 17 years of working in social agencies, always receiving a minimum of one hour of clinical supervision weekly. I was hungry for learning how to be the best helping person I could be. I practiced individual psychotherapy with an adult population until I began what would become my many years of work with teens.
Modes of Treatment:
Individual, Couples, Group, Supervision
Specializations:
Adult Children of Alcoholics, Alcohol and Drug Problems, Anxiety and Panic Attacks, Depression, Anxiety, Eating Disorders, Gay and Bisexual Issues, Grief, Separation and Mourning, Men’s Issues, Relationship Issues, Sexual Abuse (specialize in men sexually abused in childhood), Trauma issues, Sexual Compulsivity
Therapeutic Modalities:
Individual, Couples, Group, Supervision
Stewart M. Crane, LCSW
I have a deep conviction about the power of relationships to facilitate the healing process in psychotherapy. After many years of experience in the private practice of psychotherapy and after many years of teaching and supervising therapists of all ages, it is clear to me that the relationship with the therapist is the most important factor in helping people to lead more fulfilling lives. I pay very close attention to your needs and feelings in the therapeutic process and I may bring your attention to and help you think about the parts of you that you may not have been aware of in relationships in your life. Since I have spent many years in my work helping people deal with the aftermath of trauma I am particularly sensitive to emotions that are difficult to tolerate. Together we will work to help you to feel stronger and more capable of dealing with these overwhelming and confusing feelings. In my practice I have worked extensively with people dealing with difficulties in relationships, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, grief, and all kinds of addictions. I have also worked with men and women dealing with eating issues of bingeing and purging. I enjoy working with people from diverse backgrounds. I would be happy to speak with you about how we may be able to work together to enhance your happiness in life. I look forward to hearing from you.