Individual Therapy in New York
Understand Your Patterns. Navigate Change. Create a More Intentional Life.
You may be functioning well on the outside while privately feeling stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about what needs to change.
Perhaps you are recovering from a breakup or divorce, questioning a relationship, navigating a career transition, or repeatedly finding yourself in dynamics that leave you feeling anxious, frustrated, or unfulfilled. You may understand intellectually what is happening but still struggle to respond differently.
Individual therapy offers a space to slow down, make sense of what you are experiencing, and understand how your relationships, history, beliefs, and current circumstances may be shaping your life.
I provide individual therapy virtually throughout New York.
Is Individual Therapy Right for You?
You do not need to be in crisis or know exactly what you want from therapy before beginning.
Individual therapy may be helpful if you are:
Recovering from a breakup, separation, or divorce
Struggling with dating or recurring relationship patterns
Questioning whether to remain in a relationship
Navigating infidelity, betrayal, or the loss of trust
Having difficulty setting or maintaining boundaries
Experiencing anxiety, stress, loneliness, or diminished self-worth
Adjusting to marriage, remarriage, parenthood, relocation, or another major transition
Reconsidering your identity, career, or direction in life
Affected by a partner’s or family member’s addiction
Pursuing recovery or a sober life
Trying to understand how your family of origin continues to influence you
Feeling successful in many areas of your life but dissatisfied in your relationships
Sometimes people begin therapy because of a specific event. Others come with a less defined feeling that something is no longer working. Both are valid starting points.
Relationship-Focused Individual Therapy
Our closest relationships often reveal the patterns, fears, expectations, and protective strategies we have developed over time.
You may withdraw when conversations become uncomfortable, become highly anxious when you sense distance, remain in relationships that do not meet your needs, or struggle to express what you want without guilt. These responses often make sense when considered within the context of your earlier experiences.
Therapy can help you better understand these patterns without blaming or pathologizing yourself. From there, we can explore new ways of responding that are more consistent with the relationships and life you want to create.
My Approach to Individual Therapy
My style is warm, active, and collaborative. I offer a supportive space while also asking thoughtful questions, sharing observations, and helping you notice patterns that may be difficult to recognize on your own.
Rather than focusing only on symptoms, we may explore:
How earlier relationships influence present ones
The beliefs and stories shaping how you see yourself
What happens emotionally when you feel rejected, criticized, or misunderstood
How you protect yourself during conflict or uncertainty
The difference between a healthy boundary and emotional avoidance
How stress, work, family, and other systems affect your well-being
What a more satisfying and intentional life would look like for you
Therapy is not about telling you what decision to make. My role is to help you understand yourself more fully, consider your choices with greater clarity, and make changes that feel authentic and sustainable.
Therapy Informed by Specialized Training and Lived Experience
My graduate training in marriage and family therapy focused on understanding individuals within the relationships, families, and larger systems that shape their lives. I draw from systemic, experiential, cognitive behavioral family therapy, and narrative approaches.
My work is also informed by clinical experience with relationship conflict, addiction, divorce, and significant life transitions.
Before becoming a therapist, I spent more than a decade working in storytelling and communications. I have also experienced divorce, remarriage, relocation, and career reinvention in my own life. These experiences contribute to my interest in how people understand their stories, navigate change, and create meaningful new chapters.
Individual Therapy Throughout New York
I provide secure virtual therapy to adults throughout New York, including clients in New York City, the Upper West Side, Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, the Bronx, Staten Island, Long Island, Westchester, the Hudson Valley, and other communities across the state.
Online therapy can make it easier to incorporate consistent support into a demanding schedule. Limited in-person appointments may also be available in New York City.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens during the first session?
We will talk about what brings you to therapy, relevant parts of your history, the relationships and circumstances affecting you, and what you hope may change. You will also have an opportunity to ask questions and get a sense of how I work.
Do I need to have a specific goal?
No. Some people begin with a clear concern, while others know only that they feel stuck or dissatisfied. Part of our early work can be clarifying what you want from therapy.
Can I attend individual therapy if my primary concern is my relationship?
Yes. Individual therapy can help you explore your own relationship patterns, needs, boundaries, and choices even if your partner does not participate.
Do you accept insurance?
I am an out-of-network provider. I can provide a superbill that you may submit for possible reimbursement through your out-of-network benefits. Coverage varies, so contact your insurance company directly to understand your plan.
How long will I be in therapy?
There is no universal timeline. Some clients seek focused support around a particular transition or decision, while others choose longer-term work centered on deeper patterns and personal growth.
Begin with a Conversation
You do not have to understand everything that is happening before reaching out.
A complimentary 20-minute consultation gives us an opportunity to discuss what you are experiencing, answer your questions, and consider whether working together may be a good fit.