Evelyn R. Lief, PhD    Evelyn R. Lief, PhD Degree(s):  PhD License(s): 19 000088 - New York Position:  Psychoanalyst Columbus Avenue Upper West Side, Manhattan New York, New York  10023 Map to this Location Phone: (212) 362-0536   Email: evrl@msn.com Website: http://www.athealth.com/evelynlief.cfm   Specialties or Interests: Anxiety Chronic Illness Depression Eating Disorders Grief/Loss Parenting Relationship Issues Social Anxiety Stress Women's Issues Low Self-Esteem Creative Blocks Service Categories: Therapy Consultation Supervision Therapeutic Orientation: Psychoanalytic Psychodynamic Behavioral Eclectic Therapy Type: Individual Couples Family Long Distance by Telephone Treatment Age(s): Adult Geriatric   General Comments: What happens when the family doesn't provide the best nurturing environment? What happens when the patterns learned in the family don't work very well in the rest of the world? What happens when anxiety or depression prevents you from moving forward in your life? What can be done? A person often seeks psychotherapy when he/she is in deep emotional pain or going through a personal crisis. But someone may also come to therapy to change behavior patterns that are either self-destructive, or are simply preventing the attainment of goals. Perhaps you are having a hard time finding a life-companion or marriage partner. Or you may desire a better relationship with your partner/husband/wife. You may be worried about your children. You may be having difficulty being aggressive enough to achieve your career goals. You may even have been abused verbally, physically or sexually as a child. My psychoanalytic approach seeks to untangle the causes of old behaviors, while supporting the growth of new, constructive behaviors. A safe and empathic atmosphere will help you as we explore together the past and the present in order to create a more productive and happier future. I believe each person can find more peace and fulfillment in his or her life. I am an experienced psychoanalyst in practice in New York City for over 20 years. Professional Organizations/Affiliations: National Association for the Advancement of Psychoanalysis Society of Modern Psychoanalysts Alumni Association of The Center for Modern Psychoanalytic Studies Office Policies: E-mail or call with questions. Call for consultation or appointment. Fee Schedule: I accept Aetna, Oxford and PHCS Insurance plans. Other plans may reimburse you for a portion of my flexible fee.   Click on the icon below for a vicinity map regarding this location Gender:  Female Years In Practice:   Over 20 Accepting New Patients:   Yes Bill Insurance:   Yes