In-Person Therapy in NYC
Virtual Therapy Across NY & FL
Therapy for Complex Trauma, Relationship Issues, and Burnout in New York City and Online
Therapy is where you come to understand yourself more deeply.
Psychodynamic, somatic, trauma-informed therapy for adults, couples, and teens
Everyone thinks you’re fine.
Inside, it’s more complicated. Maybe you can’t describe exactly why, but you know things aren’t working the way they should.
You may find yourself:
having the same argument with your partner and hearing yourself say things you know won’t help
reaching a goal you’ve worked toward for years but feeling flat the next day
always braced for the worst
going numb when you most want to feel something
feeling like something is wrong with you, and working hard to make sure no one sees it
living with complex trauma or childhood abuse you’ve rarely, if ever, talked about
You want to feel more at ease in yourself and more connected to the people who matter to you.
Therapy is a place to slow down and start to understand what’s happening below the surface.
About me
I'm Doriel, a therapist and former lawyer. I left law because I found myself drawn to the deep and unique layers of each person's experience. That curiosity is what I bring to every session.
I see adults, couples, and teens in person in Midtown Manhattan and online across New York and Florida. Reach out for a free consultation.
How I Work
I offer a warm, collaborative space where we can take our time with what feels most important. My presence is reflective and attuned. I listen closely, follow your lead, and offer observations or reflections when they feel genuinely meaningful rather than working from a fixed agenda.
Together, we focus on understanding the deeper patterns shaping your emotions, relationships, and sense of self. I pay close attention to what isn't said as much as what is, because that's often where the most important material lives and where meaningful change begins.
A focus on the patterns underneath the symptoms
Attention to relationship dynamics, approached through relational therapy
Somatic therapy and how trauma is held and experienced in the body
IFS / parts work for understanding the different parts of yourself in conflict
EMDR for targeted trauma processing
EFT-informed work with couples navigating recurring cycles
Therapy offers a different kind of relationship: one where you don’t have to hide parts of yourself
Some themes that often bring people to my practice include:
Sexual trauma and abuse, including male survivors of childhood sexual abuse
Couples navigating conflict, infidelity, or whether to stay together
You don’t need to see yourself exactly here to be a good fit.
Services
Individual Therapy
For adults who want to understand what drives them, what holds them back, and what it might feel like to live differently. I also work with teens and young adults.
Couples Therapy
For couples caught in cycles that leave each person feeling alone. Using an Emotionally Focused approach, we work to understand those cycles, reach what's underneath, and build a more secure connection.
Online Therapy
Depth-oriented therapy over video for adults and couples anywhere in New York and Florida, with the same psychodynamic and somatic approach as in person.
Support Groups
Process-oriented groups offering insight and connection through shared experience, including a weekly group for male survivors of childhood sexual abuse.
The first step is a brief, low-pressure consultation: a chance to ask questions, get a feel for how I work, and see whether this feels like the right fit. No obligation, and no preparation required.