Michael Lau
Psychologist, Ph.D. in Counseling PsychologyI work with a variety of clients from diverse racial/ethnic, gender, and sexuality backgrounds.
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Gender identity issues, sometimes called gender dysphoria or gender conflict, occur when an individual feels an inconsistency between their physical gender and the gender they truly feel or identify with. This most commonly exhibits itself as a physical discomfort with the gender one was assigned at birth, including the feeling of being in the wrong body. Children with gender dysphoria may express disgust of their own genitals or a certainty that they will grow up to be the opposite sex. Some individuals with gender identity issues treat this feeling by physically modifying their bodies to better match their gender identity. Gender dysphoria comes with it an increased risk for depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, and bullying. If you are experiencing gender identity issues, reach out to one of TherapyDen’s qualified professionals today.
We strive to create a genuine, safe, and supportive environment in which we empower you to embrace and nurture your most authentic selves. We work with individuals, couples, and families from teen age through elder adulthood experiencing mood, trauma, adjustment, identity, relational, and developmental challenges. Specializations include working with LGBTQ+ individuals, couples, and families, as well as parenting support for parents of LGBTQ+ children.
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Hi I’m Elsa (she/they), a NYC clinical psychologist specializing in life transitions, identity, and spirituality (meaning, purpose, and connection). I’m also passionate about serving communities that have historically experienced barriers to whole-person care including LGBTQ+, BIPOC, Asian American, and neurodivergent (gifted, 2e, autistic, highly sensitive) teens, adults, partners, and families of all kinds. Services I provide include therapy, assessment, consultation and training.
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I specialize in helping individuals with anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, trauma, life transitions, and helping feel more in control of your emotions. I provide my clients with concrete and valuable tools, as well as a greater understanding into their behaviors, thoughts, and emotions that contribute to self-defeating patterns and conflicted relationships. In the safety of this open environment, you’ll be able to explore new ways of living that are free from anxiety and self doubt.
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I work with adults, adolescents, and couples on gaining insight into and getting underneath underlying patterns, unresolved conflicts, and deep-seated emotional concerns that have been causing distress in their relationships with themselves and others.
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I enjoy working with individuals who are open-minded, flexible, and motivated. You may be struggling with substance misuse, depression, stress, or anything in between, and my goal is to help you build your confidence so you can work through these challenges and setbacks.
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Being neurodivergent myself, I work with individuals between 18-50 years of age that are also a part of the neurodivergent community struggling with ADHD, ADD, ASD, and other learning disabilities. I understand the importance of having a safe space to be your authentic self while addressing the concerns with life skills and self-esteem.
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At Resilience Lab I love working with young adults because we speak the same language. Therapy doesn’t have to be stuffy to be effective! I will happily invite your self-deprecating humor and pop culture references into the therapy space if it helps you to process your quarter-life crisis. If you're struggling to adjust to post-grad life, have professional or grad school struggles, anxiety, or burnout, I can help.
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At Resilience Lab I support members of LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities with their mental health- especially if they're intersectional humans learning how to navigate life’s complexities (QTBIPOC - Queer, Trans, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color). I also enjoy working with any and all people struggling with body image issues, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, or trauma. My goal is to build awareness of your emotions and sensations so you can understand yourself and your limitations.
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At Resilience Lab I work with a diverse group of clients who are seeking support handling trauma, conflict, relationship issues, depression, and anxiety. The therapeutic process will help you understand yourself more deeply, and to accept your unique experiences in a non-judgmental, caring way. I will work alongside you to recognize patterns of your thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors. We will then work to challenge negative patterns and create new healthy ones.
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You may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and stuck. At times, these feelings may affect your work, relationships, or self-esteem. It's possible that you do not know why you feel this way, but you would like to learn more about how your mind works. You want to find purpose, understand your past and your relationships, and learn how to navigate your world better. You would like to be: a more confident, more relaxed, happier version of yourself.
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As a specialist in sexual health, my primary focus is often helping others build a sense of sexuality that feels sustainable and meaningful to their lives. I take an individualized approach, wherein I work collaboratively with clients to explore and identify the solutions and directions that work best for their unique goals and needs.
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Our experiences in life shape us, but they do not have to define who we are. I work with people who are going through life transitions, survivors of trauma, and/or who are experiencing depression and anxiety. Or, maybe you are at a point in your life where you are ready to live your life more authentically, you may be searching for support as you begin this new journey. Depth therapy may help you to understand more about yourself and bring balance between your inner and outer worlds.
I am enthusiastic about working with a diverse range of clients. I am dedicated to providing safe and accepting space for queer and transgender clients to both explore their identities and receive information about navigating institutional barriers we often face. Disabled and/or chronically ill clients may also appreciate my familiarity with medical trauma and stigma. Further, clients in non-monogamous relationships would find my space to be safe and free of monogamous assumptions.
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My clients are those who are in need of a safe, affirming, nonjudgmental space to cope, heal, explore, be curious, and connect to all the parts of themselves that have yet to experience caring, loving, and playful connections to themselves and others.
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I am particularly dedicated to those who have been excluded from mainstream therapeutic spaces. My expertise is with queer and trans communities; sex workers, poly / ENM, kink / BDSM communities, neurodiverse and disabled communities; and substance users. My approach is informed by my shared identities and experiences with these communities. I work with survivors of Intimate Partner Violence; childhood and adult sexual violence; attachment and complex trauma; hate and institutional violence.
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I work with adults to positively manage overwhelming periods of stress or anxiety in their life. Many of my clients are seeking a better understanding of their complex feelings and reactions to life’s stressors or would like help navigating challenging personal relationships in work, family or intimate relationships. I assist people in finding a healthier work-life balance and have a better quality of life.
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Often times, people find that they experience unhappiness, anxiety, or repeated obstacles to getting what they want in relationships, work, or other areas of our lives. I see patients who experience anxiety, depression, personality disorders, and other forms of unhappiness or dissatisfaction. I have had success with pre-teens, teens, adults, and couples.
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I provide psychotherapy to individuals and folx 18+ in various relationship types with concerns including anxiety, depression, relational conflict, complex trauma, grief and loss, body image, self esteem issues, disordered eating, polyamory, gender identity and LGBTQ+ concerns. My therapeutic relationships are grounded in principles of non-judgment, harm reduction, compassion, and positive regard. Together we will work to find what hurts, ask the right questions, and facilitate your healing.
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My practice focuses primarily on: mood disorders (ie. depression, low mood, bipolar), anxiety disorders (ie. generalized anxiety, social anxiety, panic attacks), low self-esteem, neurodevelopmental disorders (ADHD, high functioning autism, 2e/gifted/Twice Exceptional), life transitions, young adults, social skills, interpersonal skills, and more. I also work with parents who are looking to gain understanding into their child’s emotional/behavioral needs and how to respond in a helpful way.
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