Perla Dittmann
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSWI focus in neurodivergence, Trauma, relationships and their intersections
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I believe in psychotherapy personalized to meet the needs of each unique individual. During our sessions together, we will look to identify and explore your beliefs, past and present challenges, and patterns of behavior that may be impeding your ability to live peacefully and purposefully in the present.
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Sometimes we need a change in our lives, our relationships and ourselves, and we need help navigating how to do that. Sometimes the change and loss happen to us, and we need help navigating how to get through it. Whether change is something you want in yourself or your relationship, or you are grieving change life has thrown your way, therapy can help. Having someone come alongside with empathy and knowledge can be a light in the dark to illuminate the path forward.
My ideal client is someone navigating struggles with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. They may experience challenges with emotion regulation and interpersonal relationships. I seek individuals who are ready to engage in the therapeutic process, willing to apply skills and homework in their daily lives, and committed to personal growth. Together, we can work towards developing healthier coping strategies and fostering deeper connections.
We know that each child is worth the effort, and that no single approach to autism treatment works for every child that’s diagnosed with autism. We recognize the distinct sets of needs and strengths that each child carries, and we commit ourselves to recognize and respect these differences which makes each child unique and special.
If life doesn't feel the way you want it to, I am here to help support you. I specialize in panic attacks, anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, relational issues, parenting issues and postpartum issues. As a mom of four children, I am also passionate about supporting clients in various stages of pregnancy and postpartum. I work with teens, adults, individuals, couples and families.
Are you a new mom struggling with postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, or intrusive thoughts? Do you sometimes regret becoming a mother or feel disconnected from your baby? Do your feel you are doing a bad job or feel isolated and alone? The experience of giving birth and having a new baby can lead to very painful mental health struggles that can often cause women guilt and shame. Many new moms have thoughts they feel they need to keep hidden. You are not alone.
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Are you struggling with making decisions or setting boundaries due to constant concerns of the outcome, or others' view of you? Do you experience fear of moving forward due to constant replay of past traumatic experiences? I completely understand the crushing weight of numbness, desperately wanting/needing a change. Feeling bound/chained. This can be frustrating. You no longer have to remain bound. I am here to help guide reconnection with the keys to freedom.
You worry you aren’t doing things right and you’re burdened with challenges that keep you stuck. As this overwhelm grows bigger it's hard to be your authentic self, act upon your gifts, and form meaningful relationships. You shy away from taking risks and you're nervous to be real with others. Let's discover together how to reconnect with your values and reclaim the life you want to live.
Navigating trauma can feel isolating and overwhelming, with a heaviness in your chest and emotions you can’t name. As your therapist, I aim to understand your pain and guide you toward a life where your past no longer dictates your present—a life of hope, connection, and resilience. Together, we'll work to release anxiety and despair, helping you reclaim your strength and live fully, untethered from the pain that has held you back.
Are you stuck in a cycle of thought patterns or behaviors that are harming your well-being? Do you feel anxious, ashamed, disconnected, or depressed, and wish you could break away from these patterns? Do you find yourself daydreaming about what life would be like if you weren’t so caught up in this struggle? Many people are struggling to manage their relationships, careers, and lives during these uncertain times. You are not alone, and I am here to help.
I help adults who are dealing with challenges in the present, but they know there is something deeper affecting their coping. My clients are interested in taking a deeper dive into their past, understanding the impacts from their early relationships, and improving their understanding of how these experiences have shaped their view of themselves. I help my clients take control of their life story and create the narrative they want for themselves.
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Are you struggling with anxiety? Do you feel exhausted and drained? Do you feel like you are ignoring or hiding parts of yourself in order to survive? There are times in our lives when we feel burnt out and have lost sight of our purpose. I believe these times are an open invitation for you to explore what is going on within you that is getting in the way of you being your most genuine, productive and effective self. I am here to help.
Are you striving to find satisfaction with your work, life or relationships? Have you been struggling to meet what society believes a “real man” is supposed to be? Do you want to focus on fixing immediate problems rather than unraveling past hurts? Do you prefer to work with a therapist who can relate to your challenges? I get where you’re coming from, and I’m here to help.
You find yourself wondering how it is possible to be in a relationship and feel so alone. No matter how hard you try to connect with your partner, the two of you just seem to keep missing each other. You miss the fun the two of you used to have, you miss the times when the two of you used to talk so easily. Working with a trained couples therapist can help you to get back on track with your relationship. It is possible to heal, grow and have fulfilling relationships.
You are looking to improve your relationships. Maybe there has been an affair or other betrayal. You may feel disconnected from each other or when you do try to connect have nothing left to say. Or you find yourself in the same cycles of fights and never really resolve conflict. Many couples struggle with communication, parenting, blended families, difference in desire and sexual activity. Where ever you find yourself, we can help
I specialize in working with the LGBTQ+ community and families including gender non-conforming, non-binary and transgender youth and adults. I am a sex-positive and kink affirming therapist. I have knowledge and experience working with polyamorous/ethically non-monogamous individuals, partnerships and families.
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While I work with a wide range of folks, I tend to be the person folks come to when other therapies haven't worked. Relational Somatic Psychotherapy is a deep and powerful therapeutic approach. It works at a very deep and primal level. We combine neuro-biologically informed treatment with mindfulness, movement, traditional talk therapy, drama therapy and more, all in the container of our relationship.
My clients seek highly skilled/ trained elite expert & willing to pay to get that. I help those with sexual misbehaviors change thinking, create better outcomes. 27 years of experience, training in this have me bring superior insights and skills that non specialists do not have, greater experience brings higher to help clients to create lasting change faster improvements towards self management, improved mood and reduced risk www.sexuallycompulsive.com 718-208-6135 no emails please
If you have a desire for meaningful & lasting change that comes from deep within, let's talk. My clients are diverse & unique, but most seek me out when their intuition tells them it's time to face the unknowns that have hindered their efforts to become the best version of themselves. Grounded by our safe and authentic therapeutic relationship, my clients feel able to move through trauma & stuck places, and into inner liberation & healing they can take into daily life.