How do I know if therapy is right for me?

If something feels stuck — in your relationships, your sense of yourself, your emotional life — and understanding it better or trying harder hasn't moved it, therapy is worth considering. You don't need to be in crisis. A lot of people come in because something feels off and they can't quite name what it is. That's enough.

What is psychodynamic therapy?

Psychodynamic therapy works from the premise that early experiences, relationships, and patterns outside conscious awareness continue shaping how we experience ourselves and others. Rather than targeting symptoms directly, it tries to understand their roots — so that change can happen at a deeper level than symptom management. It tends to be longer-term and relational in nature.

What can I expect from a first session?

A conversation. You share what's bringing you in, I listen closely and ask some questions, and we both get a sense of how this might work between us. There's no expectation that you'll have everything figured out or say everything at once. It's a chance to see if the fit feels right.

Do you assign homework or use worksheets?

No. The work is open-ended and collaborative — shaped by what's most alive for you in a given session rather than by a predetermined structure. No exercises, no assignments between sessions, no protocol to follow.

How often do we meet?

Most people meet weekly. That rhythm tends to give the work enough continuity to develop. Some clients shift to biweekly over time as things progress. We talk about frequency and adjust it based on what makes sense for you clinically and practically.

Psychotherapist providing individual therapy in New York, specializing in relational and trauma-informed care.

Individual Therapy in NYC and Across New York and Florida

I offer psychodynamic, somatic, trauma-informed therapy for individuals in NYC (both in-person and via telehealth) and across New York and Florida via telehealth.

I work with adults navigating complex trauma, childhood sexual abuse, anxiety, burnout, and relationship patterns that feel difficult to change. I also work with male survivors of childhood sexual abuse, and with those moving through grief, loss, and major life transitions.

Many of the adults I see are thoughtful and capable. They’re able to function at work or in their daily lives, but with something unsettled beneath the surface. Many are dealing with shame, emotional overwhelm, self-doubt, or a persistent sense that something isn't quite right. Others find themselves repeating the same relational dynamics, shutting down emotionally, or feeling disconnected when it comes to relationships and intimacy.

In our work together, we slow down and explore how early attachment experiences, trauma, and adaptive patterns continue to shape your present life. My approach integrates relational psychodynamic therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic therapy, and EMDR — working toward emotional awareness, less reactivity, and a more rooted sense of self and connection to others.

This work is depth-oriented and collaborative. It’s focused on understanding the roots of your patterns rather than managing symptoms, so that meaningful change becomes possible.

This work may be a good fit if you:

Appear “put together” but struggle with anxiety, shame,
Are navigating burnout or identity strain in a demanding career
Are a survivor of complex trauma
Are a male survivor of childhood sexual abuse carrying shame, confusion, or silence around early experiences
Are experiencing the impact of grief and loss
Struggle with emotional closeness, conflict, or recurring relationship issues
Have the sense that something deeper is going on, even if you can’t name it

I welcome clients of all backgrounds and provide affirming LGBTQ+ therapy. If you're considering individual therapy in NYC or via telehealth across New York and Florida, I offer a free consultation to see whether working together feels like a good fit.

If something feels stuck — in your relationships, your sense of yourself, your emotional life — and understanding it better or trying harder hasn't moved it, therapy is worth considering. You don't need to be in crisis. A lot of people come in because something feels off and they can't quite name what it is. That's enough.
Psychodynamic therapy works from the premise that early experiences, relationships, and patterns outside conscious awareness continue shaping how we experience ourselves and others. Rather than targeting symptoms directly, it tries to understand their roots so that change can happen at a deeper level than symptom management. It tends to be longer-term and relational in nature.
A conversation. You share what's bringing you in, I listen closely and ask some questions, and we both get a sense of how this might work between us. There's no expectation that you'll have everything figured out or say everything at once. It's a chance to see if the fit feels right.
No. The work is open-ended, collaborative, and shaped by what's most alive for you in a given session rather than by a predetermined structure. No assignments between sessions and no strict protocol to follow.
Most people meet weekly. That rhythm tends to give the work enough continuity to develop. Some clients shift to biweekly over time as things progress. We talk about frequency and adjust it based on what makes sense for you clinically and practically.

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