Featured Therapists:
Every month, PTCNY features our member therapists. This month we’d like to introduce you to:
Modes of Treatment:
Individual, Couples, In-person sessions as well as Zoom Sessions
Specializations:
Adoption, Aging, Anxiety and Panic Attacks, Bipolar Conditions, Career and Work Concerns, Caregiver Stress, Creativity Challenges, Depression, Disabilities, Domestic Abuse, Dual diagnosis, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and transgender issues, Grief, Separation and Mourning, Health Issues, Interpersonal Issues, Men’s Issues, Multicultural Issues, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Personality Disorders, Separation and Divorce, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Dysfunction, Trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress
Therapeutic Modalities:
Insight oriented psychotherapy
Jonathan Legum, LCSW
I believe in the individual’s unique experience. Psychological theories can help us understand ourselves up to a certain point, but ultimately we have to write our own story. I try to be as open minded as possible and not to presume anything about my clients. I believe in diversity of thought, feelings and experience and encourage my clients to embrace their uniqueness rather than pressure themselves to conform. I try to provide a nonjudgmental environment in which clients can explore their struggles, make changes or accept themselves for who they are. Coming from an immigrant/multicultural background I pay special attention to the cultural context. I speak Hebrew fluently and I have experience in treating Hebrew-speaking clients as well as other immigrants and first generation Americans. I have a musical background that predisposes me to approaching the treatment process in a creative way. Finally, Although I am informed by psychoanalytical theories, my approach is eclectic in that my involvement and active role in the process varies according to clients needs.
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.