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Positive Psychology Associates
2 specialties16 E 40th St, New York, NY5.00
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Positive Psychology Associates
16 E 40th St, Ste 1001, New York, NY 10016
Today, Apr 4 – Fri, Apr 17
Insurances accepted
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It's common for mental health providers to be out-of-network. Many plans offer out-of-network coverage, so you may get partially reimbursed. Learn more
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Positive Psychology Associates
Headed by Dr. Fritz Galette, Positive Psychology Associates is a collective of mental health clinicians specializing in a strengths-based, culturally-affirming, and trauma-informed approach to mental health and wellbeing. Positive Psychology is a recent field of psychology emphasizing the study of positive human functioning, what makes people thrive, what makes life meaningful and the impact of these factors on individual, relational, cultural and global dimensions.
We use positive therapeutic interventions to promote superior and optimal functioning rather than merely alleviating pain or restoring the individual to a previous baseline functioning. We believe that your previous best should be your new baseline. We seek to wake people up to the possible in their lives and teach them how to engage their own intrinsic resources to both heal and thrive. In addition to a holistic, positive psychology approach to mental health, clinicians at PPA utilize a variety of modalities including Brainspotting, psychodynamic psychotherapy, Internal Family Systems, and Imago and Gottman approaches for couples therapy.
Dependent on availability, you may be referred to one or more clinicians at Positive Psychology Associates. Clinicians at Positive Psychology Associates specialize in a range of areas including individual psychotherapy for mental health and wellness, trauma, anxiety, depression, stress management, life transitions, couple and family therapy including pre-marital enrichment and transition to parenthood issues, peak performance, life balance, and strategic career planning.
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All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
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5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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I have really enjoyed my time working with the Positive Psychology Associates practice! My therapist at the clinic, Alyssa Hoyt, has been been instrumental in helping me get curious about myself through parts work and Brainspotting techniques. She has helped me process past traumas and work towards healing internal wounds in a way that feels healthy and uplifting, not overwhelming or retraumatizing. I would highly recommend PPA and Alyssa!
HTVerified patient
Melissa has been my therapist for two years. Her style of therapy has helped me in numerous ways. She is kind, observant, and I feel 100% safe with her.
Under her care I continue to learn a lot about myself. I am now out of a 30 yr narcissistic/abusive relationship. My confidence continues to improve and I love myself.
She is the best there is!!
GTVerified patient
I had the privilege of working with Melissa for over a year and I can say without hesitation that she is an exceptional therapist.
What impressed me the most about Melissa was her ability to truly listen and understand my unique situation. She provided me with a safe and non-judgmental space to express my deepest thoughts and feelings, and I always felt heard and validated.
Her insights and expertise were invaluable to me as I worked through some of the most challenging issues in my life. She helped me to develop a greater understanding of myself and my relationships and provided me with practical tools and strategies to move forward.
Melissa is an incredibly kind and compassionate therapist who genuinely cares. She went above and beyond to ensure that I felt supported and empowered throughout my time with her.
I highly recommend Melissa to anyone who is seeking a skilled and compassionate therapist.
I am eternally grateful for the progress I was able to make with her guidance.
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MIVerified patient
Alyssa is a caring therapist who treats me with respect and genuine care. She has helped me so much.
TSVerified patient
Working with Alyssa was a productive and supportive experience overall. She helped us feel comfortable in an often uncomfortable setting and we walked away with a new communication skills that have lasted beyond our regular sessions.
RPVerified patient
Alyssa is wonderful. She has helped me through many transitions in the last few years including becoming a mother and a change in career. She is thoughtful, empathetic, encouraging, and lets me come to conclusions at my own pace.
RGVerified patient
I’ve had the privilege of getting to work with Alyssa for the past year as a solo-patient.
Alyssa has been incredibly patient and helpful and I can’t recommend her enough truthly. Alyssa is an incomparably kind and intelligent psychotherapist who really cares about your progress and a true professional who has really changed my life for the better.
In our sessions we’ve worked with both Brainspotting and Internal Family Systems as methods of therapy. Despite knowing little about these practices before I joined, Alyssa made them incredibly accessible to me and was a great tutor in helping me to understand how they worked. I truly believe that part of the reason my sessions with her have been so impactful is her mastery of brainspotting and IFS. She is also great at recommending additional materials that she’s come across that help you better build positive takeaways from your time with her.
Alyssa gives you all the space you need to express yourself while at the same time helping to give you some really impactful,nuanced, and gentle insights that helps you arrive at conclusions on your own.
Beyond Alyssa’s session, billing and rescheduling is incredibly easy and it never stood in the way of sessions.
If you can have her as a therapist you’re incredibly lucky to have such a dedicated and caring professional providing guidance.
MMVerified patient
Alyssa is wonderful. I've been seeing her with my husband for couples' therapy for a few months, and she's the best therapist I've worked with. She does a great job listening without judgment and drawing out our thoughts and feelings with questions. Her work with us feels very grounded in theory and research, but in an organic way. I'd recommend her to anyone. She's also been promptly on time to all session and always given us the full time.
CGVerified patient
Alyssa did a great job helping me with what I wanted to work on in my relationship. My wife and I started couples therapy to address a specific issue and we are both very happy that we are working with Alyssa. We've been doing zoom sessions for about 4 months, and there's already been a lot of progress.
Alyssa is a great listener and communicator. She recommends specific things to try and read, and I really appreciate that they are things she has tried and read herself in a lot of cases. I look forward to continuing to work with her!
NFVerified patient
Alyssa is an incredibly thoughtful therapist. I've had the pleasure of working with her since December 2020, throughout which she was considerate and professional as my situation significantly evolved. I appreciate the depth of trust and psychological safety that I feel when I work with Alyssa. In fact, I look forward to our sessions because they empower me to better understand myself, enhance my emotional and mental intelligence, and enable me to live a higher quality life.
Alyssa is very knowledgeable; she's shared powerful book recommendations, effectively explained complex yet insightful concepts, and coached me through meaningful exercises to implement positive change. She also finds a balance between giving me space to reflect-out-loud, while gently facilitating the conversation to introspect deeper. Her experience working in the corporate and tech sector has also helped me see the nuance in growing both professionally and personally. I strongly recommend working with Alyssa and the PPA!
AWVerified patient
I have really enjoyed my time working with the Positive Psychology Associates practice! My therapist at the clinic, Alyssa Hoyt, has been been instrumental in helping me get curious about myself through parts work and Brainspotting techniques. She has helped me process past traumas and work towards healing internal wounds in a way that feels healthy and uplifting, not overwhelming or retraumatizing. I would highly recommend PPA and Alyssa!
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