Relational Psychotherapy

Even if part of you feels like you “should” be able to handle this alone, you don’t have to.

I offer trauma-informed therapy for adults, teens, couples, and groups in-person in NYC at my office near Union Square, and online in NY, VT, and ID.

Psychodynamic therapist specializing in trauma, anxiety, and relationship issues near Union Square in NYC.
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Maybe you’re…

  • Feeling on edge most days without knowing why

  • Struggling to understand why your relationships seem to consistently play out in a similar way, or why you’re struggling to form relationships at all

  • Having the same arguments over and over again with your partner/spouse (or never arguing because you sweep things under the rug)

  • People pleasing and neglecting your own needs

  • Experiencing the world as unreal or far away at times

  • Floating through life, unsure of how you’re getting through the days, and feeling disconnected from yourself

  • Feeling “paralysis by analysis” when trying to make decisions

  • Exhausted from cycles of procrastination, perfectionism, and burnout

  • Constantly thinking about what and how much you’re eating, your body, and exercise

My Approach

  • Scenic landscape with mountains and lake with green water under cloudy sky.

    Psychodynamic

    I believe that our early relationships and experiences inform how we relate to ourselves and others. Together, we’ll work to untangle your past and present and help you truly get to know yourself - all of you. Especially parts of you that continue to carry hurt, anger, and shame.

  • Snow-capped mountains with a modern house on grassy hills

    Relational

    Therapy is, at its core, a relationship. We’ll use the therapeutic relationship as a window into other relationships in your life, and the relationship you have with yourself. Those I work with have expressed that they appreciate I’m not a “blank slate”. I’m an engaged, real person in the room.

  • Modern wooden cabin with large window, set in a mountainous landscape

    Trauma-informed

    We will move at a pace that is appropriate to you, acknowledge how life circumstances and broader systems have impacted you, and over time help you regain a sense of safety and agency. I believe you, even if others have not, and even if you might not yet believe yourself.

How it Works

A warm, cozy therapist office in New York City

  • Schedule a free 15-minute consultation call directly through SimplePractice, fill out my contact form or send me an email. I typically respond within 24 hours.

  • We’ll have a free 15-minute video call or in-person meeting to talk about what brings you to therapy and answer any questions you have. If it seems we’re a good fit, at the end of the call we’ll go over details like payment and setting up your first session.

  • If we both decide to move forward, we’ll pick a day and time to schedule a first session.

    The first few sessions are for us to get to know each other and for you to decide if I’m someone you want to continue working with. We’ll pick a consistent day and time to meet each week. After a few sessions, I’ll offer ideas about what I think is going on and how we can work on it together, keeping your goals in mind. If your needs fall outside my expertise, I’ll gladly provide a referral.

    Importantly, you might feel ambivalent about therapy, have questions about the process, or notice thoughts or feelings that would typically seem “rude” or off-limits to talk about. I encourage you to bring these up. Some of the most important and sometimes challenging work often centers on your experience in therapy.

  • Individual sessions are 45 minutes and couple sessions are 50 minutes. While each person and each session call for something a bit different, I generally give you space to start however you’d like and encourage you to speak about whatever comes to mind. I’ve been described as attuned, engaged, curious, and playful.