[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.0.6″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.16)” background_image=”https:\/\/pattigermancounseling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/individual-internal.jpg” background_blend=”overlay” height=”300px” max_height=”300px”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_post_title meta=”off” featured_image=”off” text_color=”light” _builder_version=”3.24″ title_font=”||||||||” title_font_size=”34px” custom_margin=”-40px||” custom_padding=”|||”][\/et_pb_post_title][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.24″][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”||80px”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″ header_font=”||||||||” header_line_height=”1.5em” header_2_font=”||||||||” header_2_line_height=”1.5em”]<\/p>\n
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[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_blurb use_icon=”on” font_icon=”%%63%%” icon_color=”#076da9″ icon_placement=”left” _builder_version=”4.0.5″ body_font=”||on||||||”]The deepest craving of human nature is the need to be appreciated.<\/span><\/p>\n —<\/span>William James<\/i>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.0.6″ hover_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n With a focus on the family structure, we work together to gain insight into the development of the \u2018self\u2019 and the lasting effects of early communications, influences and relationships which deeply affect one\u2019s present day world. Rather than seeing <\/span>individual therapy<\/b> as some patients do\u2014as a means of simply avoiding the pain\u2014I work with people to enable them to understand and \u2018get in touch\u2019 with their own inner reality, and make peace with these feelings, their past, their inner selves.\u00a0 The growth of the Individual and the integration of all the parts of the self is a supreme goal of my therapy.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u00a0I work with individuals who have experienced failed or unfulfilled relationships and are interested in establishing gratifying ones and\/or finding direction in their lives. In addition, I work with individuals dealing with childhood trauma (abuse, abandonment, neglect), co-dependency (major focus on another person), addiction (alcoholism, sex, drugs, gambling), eating disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, divorce, grief or loss of a loved one, intimacy issues, depression, anxiety disorders, stress, sexual issues , sexual identity questions and difficulty in caring for elderly parents. .<\/span><\/p>\n Finding Answers to Healthier Living<\/span><\/strong><\/span> [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.0.6″ hover_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n When to seek Individual Therapy<\/b><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.26.1″ background_color=”#242424″ global_module=”382″ saved_tabs=”all”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”3.26.1″][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.26.1″][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/pattigermancounseling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/tower-1.jpeg” alt=”Patti German” title_text=”Patti German” _builder_version=”4.0.6″ background_enable_image=”off” width=”69%”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.26.1″][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/pattigermancounseling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/patti-german-counseling-bw.png” alt=”Patti German” title_text=”Patti German” align_tablet=”” align_phone=”center” align_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.0.6″ max_width=”63%” max_width_tablet=”30%” max_width_phone=”50%” max_width_last_edited=”on|desktop” module_alignment=”left”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.0.6″ text_text_color=”#b3b3b3″]Patti German Counseling Home<\/a><\/span> [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" I work closely with individuals to explore and understand personal inner dynamics, by examining people’s unique experiences. depression, sadness, loneliness grief and loss anxiety and panic low self-esteem and confidence issues relationship difficulties trauma and abuse reproductive issues adjustment to motherhood parenting infidelity, separation or divorce sleep disturbances substance abuse eating disorders and body image […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-240","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\nWhy is Individual Therapy important?<\/b><\/h3>\n
Who is Individual Therapy for?\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n
My practice has developed over the years, mostly by referral, to include many patients from the entertainment field, many working professionals and executives, as well as individuals facing a career change and retirement. I have an active patient load which includes all types of people in all age groups, and very much enjoy working with children and adolescents as well as the elderly.<\/span><\/p>\n\n
\nThe San Remo
\n146 Central Park West 1D
\nNew York, NY 10023
\nOffice: (212) 582-6056
\nMobile: (917) 923-1038
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About Me<\/a><\/span>
Individual Therapy<\/a><\/span>
Couples Therapy<\/a><\/span>
Family Therapy<\/a><\/span>
Group Therapy<\/a><\/span>
Resources<\/a><\/span>
Contact Me<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n