Nikki Press, PsyD
Message from Nikki
Do you often feel uncomfortable or self-conscious? Are you worried that everyone else has it figured out while you're still just trying to get by? Do you put up a 'successful' front so that others don't see you struggle? If you answered yes to any of those questions, you've come to the right place. I am a New York licensed psychologist who specializes in treating anxiety, self-doubt, trauma, and relationship difficulties. Integrating cognitive behavioral (CBT) and emotion-focused approaches, I work with my patients to help them move into greater confidence, relationship satisfaction, and fulfillment. From session one, I work actively to help my patients foster deep insight and meaningful change. About my background: I earned my Doctorate and Masters degrees from Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, Yeshiva University in the Bronx and completed my doctoral internship at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Brooklyn. I have extensive training in cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, motivational interviewing, acceptance and commitment therapy, and trauma-focused treatments. In my experience working with people from all walks of life, I've learned something about our shared humanity: so often what keeps us stuck are our self-limiting beliefs or old patterns of emotions. So often we internalize someone else's rules about how we should feel and act. But amazing things can happen when we take a chance to try something new. You can make a change in your life, and you don't have to do it alone. Reach out today to get started.
About Nikki's practice
Weekdays 9am - 5pm
Weekdays After 5pm
Weekdays Before 9am
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Directive
Reflective
In-person available: Yes
Virtual available: Yes
Anxiety
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Depression
Self-Esteem
Life Transitions
Career-Related Stress
Out of network providers
NY
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Get to Know Nikki
"Through our work together at the VA, I witnessed the compassion and dedication that Dr. Press has for her work and her patients. Her active interest in current research and literature contributes to her ability to offer a variety of interventions to meet the needs of a wide range of individuals. Dr. Press has an unparalleled ability to articulate her thoughts and feelings and help guide others to do the same for themselves. She is an excellent clinician and comes highly recommended."
Matthew Berler, Psy.D., Colleague
"I have had the pleasure of working with Dr. Press since 2014 and cannot recommend her highly enough. Dr. Press is compassionate, sincere, unpretentiously brilliant, and committed, as she will go above and beyond for each of her patients. When I have a friend or family member in need of individual treatment, I immediately ask Dr. Press for her availability. I am certain whoever has the privilege of working with Dr. Press will feel supported and enriched; and will leave with a better understanding of themselves and the skills they need to complete their therapeutic goals."
Kelly Meyering, Psy.D., Colleague
How participatory are you during sessions?
I am active and engaged during sessions. I strike a balance between careful listening and asking questions that help you to understand yourself and your process. Sometimes being active means sitting in a rich silence while you experience your emotions, and sometimes it means collaborating on a change plan for you to take outside our sessions.
How can you tell if I am benefiting from working with you?
Many of my patients tell me that the insights we explore in therapy positively impact their relationships, and that the strategies we discuss for managing anxiety and other emotions help them to feel more at ease and vitalized. Those are successes we celebrate and a sign that they are reaping the benefits of therapy! You will know that you are benefiting from therapy if you feel a greater understanding of yourself and your emotions AND that you have new ways of applying those insights to your life in stressful situations.
What is the best part of the work for you?
I love getting to know my clients and to explore all the nuances of your experience. It's amazing to watch someone discover new aspects of themselves and channel them into a richer way of living. That is why I love this work!