Business Details
Expert Mental Health Therapy in New York City
Founded by experienced clinicians, the Center For Personal Growth & Creativity has provided specialized mental health services in New York City since 2005. Our team combines advanced clinical training with creative therapeutic modalities to address complex psychological needs. With expertise in sex addiction treatment, trauma recovery, and EMDR therapy, we offer personalized care for individuals and couples. Our integrative approach incorporates psychodynamic therapy, psychodrama, and evidence-based interventions to foster lasting healing. The center's directors maintain active roles in professional organizations and continue to contribute to addiction and trauma education.We prioritize creating safe, confidential environments where clients can explore personal growth through both traditional and innovative therapeutic methods. Our clinical staff brings decades of combined experience in treating co-occurring disorders and life transitions. We emphasize collaborative treatment planning tailored to each client's unique needs and goals. The center maintains affiliations with leading mental health institutions and continues to develop specialized programs for diverse client populations.
Services
Sex Addiction Treatment
EMDR Therapy
Couples Counseling
Trauma Recovery
Individual Psychotherapy
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of clinical experience in addiction and trauma treatment
- Our team utilizes evidence-based EMDR therapy for trauma recovery
- We provide personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs
- Our clinicians maintain active roles in professional mental health organizations
- We combine traditional psychotherapy with creative therapeutic modalities
Associations and certifications
- Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT)
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
What people say
Best therapist I ever had
Professionalism and dedication
Amazing improvement
Trusted and respected
Seasoned clinician
Services
Sex Addiction Treatment
Our specialized program addresses compulsive sexual behaviors through evidence-based interventions. We help clients understand addiction patterns, develop healthier coping mechanisms, and rebuild relationships. Treatment combines individual therapy, psychodrama, and EMDR to address underlying trauma and promote sustainable recovery from hypersexual behaviors.
EMDR Therapy
This evidence-based approach treats trauma-related distress using bilateral stimulation techniques. We help clients process traumatic memories and reduce their emotional impact through structured protocols. Our clinicians use EMDR to treat PTSD, anxiety disorders, and addiction-related trauma while promoting neural integration and emotional healing.
Couples Counseling
Our program addresses relationship challenges through an integrative approach combining attachment theory and communication skills training. We help couples navigate betrayal trauma, improve emotional connection, and develop conflict resolution strategies. Treatment includes both traditional therapy and experiential techniques to enhance relational dynamics and rebuild trust.
Individual Psychotherapy
Customized treatment plans address depression, anxiety, and life transitions through psychodynamic and creative approaches. We help clients explore core beliefs, develop emotional regulation skills, and achieve personal growth. Our therapists use a combination of talk therapy and expressive techniques to facilitate self-discovery and lasting behavioral change.
Codependency Treatment
Specialized program addressing unhealthy relational patterns and self-neglect behaviors. We help clients establish healthy boundaries, develop self-awareness, and break destructive relationship cycles. Treatment incorporates trauma-informed approaches to address childhood origins of codependency and promote authentic self-identity development through individual and group therapy sessions.
People
Rich Kieling
Director, Center for Personal Growth & Creativity
Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 25+ years experience in addiction and trauma treatment. Certified Sex Addiction Therapist and Psychodramatist with advanced EMDR training. Former Director of Adult Outpatient Services at Daytop Village, NY.
Syd Hap-Kieling
Creative Arts Director
Master's degree in art therapy from NYU with 30+ years clinical experience. Specializes in creative therapeutic approaches for trauma recovery and addiction treatment. Former director of art therapy programs at Samaritan Village Veterans Treatment Center.
Questions
What is sex addiction?
Sex addiction, or hypersexual disorder, involves compulsive sexual behaviors that interfere with daily life and relationships despite negative consequences.
How does EMDR therapy work?
EMDR uses bilateral stimulation to help process traumatic memories, reducing their emotional intensity and allowing the brain to integrate these experiences healthily.
Do you treat women with sex addiction?
Yes, we provide specialized treatment for women struggling with compulsive sexual behaviors and related relationship issues.
Can couples therapy help with addiction recovery?
Yes, our couples counseling addresses relationship dynamics affected by addiction, focusing on rebuilding trust and improving communication.
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
We combine psychodynamic therapy, EMDR, psychodrama, and creative arts therapy to create personalized treatment plans for each client.
Do you accept insurance?
We do not accept insurance directly but provide documentation for potential out-of-network reimbursement through your mental health provider.
