Psychotherapy
There’s a way not to be broken that takes brokenness to find it.
- Naomi Shihab Nye
About me
As a psychotherapist, I combine humanistic, somatic & analytic approaches. I invite you to explore my website & reach out for more information.
FAQs
What type of therapy do you provide?
I provide psychodynamic psychotherapy (talk therapy).
My primary training is in body-focused psychodynamic psychotherapy. Within this context, I may integrate other modalities such as Somatic Experiencing©and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, (EMDR).
What types of issues do you treat?
I work with all types of patients with a variety of issues, but in particular, I work well with people who struggle with mood disorders, (complex) trauma, personality disorders, altered states, self-harming behaviors, depression, anxiety, & those seeking recovery from alcoholism or behavioral addiction. In addition to this, chronic relational trauma in the form of emotional/physical/ sexual abuse and/or alcoholism in families & adult children of parents with personality disorders or other serious mental illnesses.
What is EMDR & can I start right away?
I’m an EMDRIA-trained therapist, but I use EMDR sparingly within my psychodynamic approach, typically waiting 9–12 months before starting up. If you’re seeking EMDR as a standalone treatment, it’s best to work with a therapist who practices it that way. See EMDRIA [website] to find a therapist.
What other services do you provide?
I am experienced in providing evaluations/affidavits for immigration processes for seekers of asylum (political or humanitarian), UVISAs, TVISAs, VAWA, etc. I speak English & Spanish.
Where are you licensed to practice?
I am licensed to practice in both New York (license # 087900) & New Mexico (license # SWB-2025-0314). Due to being located in New York City, I can only provide virtual sessions for residents of New Mexico.
What insurance do you accept? What is your fee?
Oscar Health & Oxford in New York. In New Mexico, I am enrolled with Oscar Health. I also accept out-of-network benefits and use Thrizer to make the payments easier for you.
Please reach out regarding my fee. I often have openings for a sliding scale fee.
What is psychodynamic psychotherapy?
Psychodynamic psychotherapy focuses on process itself as healing, giving people space & time for change. As such, I provide longer-term psychodynamic psychotherapy. As a clinician, I have found that a longer-term approach & commitment to therapy often translates into results that last longer as well.
This approach can be at odds with the prevailing mindset in a world that increasingly encourages us to relate to our suffering in “medicalized” and pre-determined, solutions-focused, fast-paced ways. In this sense, changing the relationship to our suffering can also offer us powerful new ways of being in the world.
Do you provide 15-minute consultations?
The 15-minute phone consultation stems from a business model, rather than a clinical model. In this sense, it is not always the correct frame/ context for treatment conversations, which is why I don’t offer 15-minute phone consultations.
However, before booking a first consultation with me, I often speak with patients briefly by phone to answer logistical questions like scheduling/ payment or other questions.
What is the frequency of therapy sessions with you?
I see most patients one (1) to two (2) times a week. I do not treat patients on a bi-weekly or monthly basis because the treatment modalities I am trained in require a minimum of one (1) weekly visit.
Where is your office located?
Downtown Brooklyn at 44 Court Street, Suite 1000 in Open Care Community (not affiliated with the Center).
Where can I find out more or book an initial consultation?
You can email me at the email below; however, for a consultation, it’s best to reach out to me on my Psychology Today profile.
Unfortunately, I am not accepting any new patients at this time.