“I can’t even begin to describe the personal progress I’ve experienced since my first appointment with James in October 2020. His focus on mindfulness (the “here and now”) has played a crucial part in helping me move on from living in constant regret and boost my self-esteem. Can’t thank him enough for that.”

“James has helped me in innumerable ways over the past months. I had just finished rehab and was tending to over-think things which has been a life-long issue. Through his guidance, I have been able to really stay in the day through mindfulness and gaining guidance into real issues that I had never entertained. I’m eternally grateful for the help he has given me over the past months.”

“I have worked with James for several years, he has a very pragmatic approach based on Buddhist tenets and mindfulness and it works! He is also extremely knowable and experienced. He has helped me and my family immensely. James worked with one of my adult children for a few years with some serious mental health issues and followed it through and now they are mostly resolved. He never gave up on them and would reach out offen to check in. James was the only mental health professional she trusted. He has also done a great job with family therapy for us, healing some pretty deep wounds with very even-handed counseling. He really cares about his patients, and he gets results because of that, I cannot recommend him enough!”

“Dr. Colasurdo is an excellent psychologist who really listens and helped me to understand mindfulness and living in the present during a difficult time in my life. He has acute insights and a great sense of humor and makes you feel like you have someone in your corner. Made a lot of progress in just a few sessions and look forward to continuing therapy. Couldn’t recommend him enough.”

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Dr. Colasurdo is a gem. He helped me through a difficult period with his calm, no-nonsense approach. He genuinely connects with his patients and is a very relatable and down to earth person. He was flexible with booking appointments and was always ready to help. Highly recommend.”

“I worked with Dr. Colasurdo on stresses in my relationship with an adult family member. Speaking with him brought me to a fuller understanding of my responses to the situation, placing them in a larger perspective, so as to encourage both hope and realism. At the same time we worked on specific ways of improving the relationship, through growth in communication and trust, as I believe has occurred. He is an insightful, generous-spirited man – I am grateful to have learned from him.”

“I found Dr C and it’s been a game changer. He has shown me through his technique, that it’s ok and always remember to be mindful. He’s easy to speak to and I never felt more confident. If your able to work with him , you’ve made a great choice.”

“Dr. C is a very authentic man, which is the key to his effectiveness as a therapist. He has never once made me feel judged or foolish, which is a first in my 20 years of seeing psychology professionals. He makes me feel like I am in the room with a fellow human being who can relate to everything I am saying. His areas of expertise, in my opinion, are mindfulness, meditation, and other coping strategies. He also has a very strong understanding of addiction, which is important to me because it is a part of my story. When I am going through especially tough periods, he calls me just to check in and tell me he’s thinking of me. All in all, a great person and a great therapist.”

“Nurturing, brilliant, compassionate, and honest are just a few things that come with having Dr. Colasurdo as a therapist. He’s not only able to make you feel that you’re in a safe space with his nurturing nature as well as be honest with yourself to help you with what’s going on. Truly holds your hand every step of the way.”

“This man is truly a blessing. Open-minded and intuitive: caring and dedicated to his patients. I found Dr. Colasurdo by accident and thank God I did find him because he has ushered me through one of the most difficult experiences of my life. Dr. Colasurdo has found his vocation. He was born to help others.”

“Miracleeee!!! Best therapist.”

“I’ve been to my fair share of therapists. I would be alright for a few weeks than hit a wall and I’m back to square one. Therapists sometimes just let you blah blah and figure out by yourself the solutions or tell you what you shouldn’t or shouldn’t do. I was tired, mentally and physically. I don’t really discuss my issues publicly but I have to let you know what James was dealing with. I come very a tough culture, religion and it was hard for someone to understand my life. Also, to make matters more difficult I was with someone for many years (not from my culture) who emotionally abused me and bosses who took advantage of my kindness. I fought depression for several years. I was on and Off anti-depressants. Then I met James and a miracle occurred. Within the first 15 minutes he told me things about myself that no other therapist has told me, that I didn’t know about myself. He identified my behavior and solutions. I can’t stress enough how good hearted and honest he is. I feel so comfortable and safe with him. Sometimes, you think twice about things you would share, I don’t even think for a split second with him. He knows all my secrets and fears. He truly wants to see his patients doing well. He is a rare gem. He helped me get out of depression and off of anti-depressants. He will change your life for the better. You will make goals in every aspect of life with him. He will make you believe so much in yourself. Because of him I now feel I deserve the best in life. No more settling, no more abuse or people controlling my life. I feel so strong mentally and physically. I’m on my way to achieving my mental, physical and career dreams because of him. I hope this review helps someone because I know how it feels to feel lost and on the bottom. Trust me you will rise fast with James.”

“When I met, Dr. Colasurdo I had just broken up with my fiance. I was in a real dark place; I’ve been seeing him now for almost a year. He’s definitely been helpful and he’s extremely easy to speak with; it’s almost like you’re speaking to a friend but actually getting help. I connected with one therapist prior to seeing him and that didn’t work out; then someone recommended me to him. He literally saved my life.. anyone looking for a therapist I highly recommend him”

“When I first got referred to Dr. C I was in a terrible space mentally. Bad relationships, Job I hate, filled with potential but just existing and wasting away. I wasn’t interested in being me anymore and I just wanted to run away. With Dr. C’s help and guidance I’ve completely turned my life around. Any toxic relationship I had has been dismissed, I’ve improved my job situation, and he’s given me the confidence to find my place in the world... Great doctor, great person. Seeing Dr. C was one of the best decisions I’ve even made”

“My experience with Psychologist James F Colasurdo has been phenomenal. I feel nothing but grateful for Doctor C and I’m so glad that I started seeing him as my therapist. He has help me improved my life in many meaningful ways. I engage in therapy with him twice a week because it feels good and I want to be better and I really see the added value my therapy sessions bring into my life. I highly recommend James F Colasurdo as a Psychologist because he is so incredibly, collaborative and generous. Jissette Baez”

“I saw Dr. Colasurdo weekly for more than a year for issues related to dysthymia and depression. From the very first visit I felt extraordinarily comfortable opening up to him and sharing the details of my life—including what I didn’t like about it. Sessions felt informal and conversational, but after each session I could tell that real work had been done. He has a direct, no-nonsense manner about him that I very much appreciated; our sessions typically touched upon film, music, art, literature, politics, and the like, but always in a way that circled back to whatever issue I was experiencing and trying to work through.”

“I have been a patient of Dr. James Colasurdo, for a little over a year. I came in, with knowing something wasn’t quite right, but not knowing exactly what it was. I knew it wouldn’t be easy. Dr. Colasurdo was patient, kind and extremely understanding. He is very intuitive and sensed my problem within a short time. Thus, we were able to work through it. He is extremely intelligent and has showed me tools to work with, meditation being just one of them. I highly recommend Dr. Colasurdo.”

“I’ve been seeing Dr. Colasurdo for a few months now and so far our weekly sessions have been really helpful for me. Prior to seeing Dr. Colasurdo, I had been in and out of therapy for years because I felt like I wasn’t making any real changes in my life - I was simply reliving past experiences over and over for the sake of it, going in circles. For some people that might be helpful but it wasn’t for me. Dr. Colasurdo is the first therapist I’ve come across who takes part in a back-and-forth interactive conversation and who incorporates mindfulness into our sessions.”

“I have been a patient of Dr Colasurdo for almost two years and he has helped me immensely. When I began treatment I was going through a very tumultuous time in my life and dealing with a great deal of anger and depression. Dr Colasurdo has taught me some very useful techniques to help me deal with these extreme emotions. Dr Colasurdo is a very caring person who is able to share advanced concepts in a very plain spoken easy to understand way. I would recommend him to anyone who feels like they need guidance through a bad time in their lives.”

“I’ve been seeing Dr. James Colasurdo for over a year now and he has truly changed my life for the better. When I first went to see him I was having increasingly intense panic episodes. I went to therapy out of fear that I finally needed to do something about my anxiety. I didn’t expect to open up right away, but Dr. Colasurdo made me feel comfortable immediately and allowed me to name and confront my anxiety. Through our conversations and his practice of mindfulness, I learned to accept my anxiety, which has given me control over it. I highly recommend Dr. Colasurdo. He has become an important figure in my life by helping me tranistion through a truly daunting period. I’m certain he can do this for all of his patients. Thank you Dr. Colasurdo!!”

“When I first met Dr. C, I was going through a custody battle for my little girl and in the worst emotional state of my life. I was severely depressed and anxious. 2 years later and I’ve been awarded full custody, lost 80 lbs, got a new girlfriend and a new job. Now I’m not crediting the doctor for my complete life transformation but he helped me get through the toughest part my life. He taught me coping mechanisms. He showed me that I was stronger than I had ever imagined.”

“Dr Colasurdo is compassionate, mindful psychologist. I found that there are very few mental health practitioners in NY who accept insurance and provide his quality of care. Dr C was very open, generous, and insightful. In my therapy with him, he intuitively knew when to push a little harder to help me make progress but always with kindness and understanding. I definitely felt supported in his care and that he was an ally in my quest for better mental health.”

“Dr. Colasurdo immediately began working though some of my long standing issues. I appreciate his kind, approachable method which helped me to regain control over my life. I am in a better place because of the issues I was able to work out in session with Dr. Colasurdo. I would recommend him to a friend”