Psychotherapy — Learning to Consciously Care for Ourselves

The word “therapy” means “to care for.” Therefore, “psychotherapy” can be understood as “the care of the psyche or soul.” By connecting with our authentic self and true nature, we can bring all aspects of ourselves to the forefront, embracing an empowered and integrated self that engages with the world.

My psychotherapy and psychoanalysis work is a journey of self-discovery, and naturally progresses to learning how to consciously care for ourselves. Personal development naturally follows leading ultimately to self-actualization and more contentment and self satisfaction. With 25 years of experience working closely with clients, I have witnessed the transformative power of this process in positively changing nearly every aspect of life.

My methodology emphasizes the comprehensive and multi-dimensional nature of relationships, particularly the unique challenges faced by many Manhattan New York residents in this vibrant yet often stressful city. We start by examining our original relationship templates, which may no longer serve us. Together, we work on healing these inner wounds through cultivating deep self-awareness and compassion, activating our inner resilience to navigate life’s changes. This nurturing of our inner resources can be profoundly empowering, leading to tangible shifts in consciousness.

When working with me, you can expect to achieve greater emotional connectedness with yourself and develop a consistent awareness of the emotional and mental impact you have on others. You will learn skills and self-care techniques essential for managing difficult emotions amidst the uncertainties of our fast-paced lives. I will guide you in integrating disowned parts of yourself—those important aspects that have been suppressed—and expressing them with confidence and authenticity. You’ll also learn to communicate effectively by clearly defining your own needs while honoring those of others.

With heartfelt dedication and an engaging presence, I will assist you on your journey of self-discovery, healing, and self-actualization. As an Upper West Side psychotherapist of 26 years I am honored to be thought of as one of the leading psychotherapists in Manhattan, NYC. I invite you to reach out via phone or email to start a conversation about your particular needs and goals for living a richly rewarding life. Dr. Michael Mongno – leading Manhattan, UWS psychoanalysis and psychotherapist, with 26 years of successful, long term healing across all challenges.

“I’ve been seeing Michael for some years now, and I cannot recommend him enough. I’ve always struggled to find the right therapist, and Michael has been a blessing to work with, and helped me incredibly during some challenging moments in my life. He is a truly kind person, very attentive, with practical advice and steps on how to move forward. Super professional and I’m very grateful for his help. If you are looking for someone to provide you clarity, and improve your well-being, Michael is definitely your guy.”
—David Lombeida

Manhattan NY Psychotherapy & Psychoanalysis  —  Learning to Consciously Care for Ourselves

The word “therapy” means “to care for.” Thus “psychotherapy” can be understood as meaning “the care of the psyche, or soul.” By knowing our authentic self and our own true nature we bring to the forefront all aspects of ourselves as an empowered and Integrated Self engaging the world.

My psychotherapy work begins as a process of self-discovery. Then the work progresses naturally into learning how to consciously care for ourselves. It then transitions into the work of self-actualization and personal development. Over my 24+ years of experience in working intimately with clients I’ve seen this process’s power to positively change every aspect of your life.

My methodology is oriented toward the comprehensive nature of relationships, which for most Manhattan residents includes the challenges of living in this exciting and often times stressful city. We start with an eye toward our original relationship templates that often are no longer serving us well. We then move toward healing these inner wounds by cultivating deep self-awareness and compassion, furthered by activating our inner resilience to handle life’s changes. This nurturing of our inner resources can be very empowering and leads to what I see as real change in real time, thus marking a felt shift in one’s consciousness.

In working with me you can expect to achieve greater emotional connectedness with yourself and a consistent awareness of the emotional and mental impact you have on others. You will learn self care mechanisms necessary to manage disturbing emotions amid the uncertainty of our fast-paced lives. I will help you to integrate your disowned selves (the important aspects of yourself that have been sublimated) and learn to express directly and with personal power. You will learn to communicate more effectively by defining your own needs while honoring those of others. With heartfelt dedication and an engaging presence, I assist you in your own journey of self discovery, healing, and actualization.