Dr. Carreiro is a licensed counseling psychologist and licensed mental health counselor located in the West Village. He works with adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, interpersonal difficulties, trauma, identity development, relationship issues, and addiction.Dr. Carreiro works from a relational psychodynamic perspective, using eclectic interventions depending on the patient's needs. He works collaboratively with patients to understand what brings them to therapy. Together, Dr. Carreiro and his patients work to untangle difficult patterns and help patients gain growth fostering insight.After earning his master’s degree, Dr. Carreiro practiced clinically for over a decade before returning to graduate school to obtain his doctorate. He has specialized in working with the LGBTQA population for almost two decades. He has held leadership positions in LGBTQA mental health clinics, served as LGBTQA consultant at university counseling centers, and has conducted extensive psychological research on issues impacting LGBTQA people.Message to clientsTherapy is an important and significant decision. It is one of the most important choices a person can make. A therapist must be skilled, empathic, kind and generous. I feel that I am all of these things and am fully committed to each and every patient I see. Our work together is a partnership in which we explore the things that are holding you back and keeping you from enjoying your life. Whether you are suffering from depression or trying to break unhealthy relationship patterns, I will work with you to improve your life and unravel difficult patterns.