As a therapist, Anjna specializes in helping clients who feel caught between authenticity and others' expectations. When life's path seems unclear and relationships feel more draining than nurturing, Anjna creates space for exploration and growth. Drawing from psychodynamic, CBT, and Gestalt approaches, she crafts personalized treatment plans that honor your unique journey.

In Anjna's therapy room, you're welcomed without conditions or judgment. She recognizes that we're all complex beings shaped by various influences – cultural expectations, personal fears, and societal pressures. Whether you're questioning your life's direction, exploring your identity, or working to build stronger relationships, Anjna offers compassionate guidance. She helps clients recognize and transform self-defeating thought patterns, develop practical coping strategies, and engage in meaningful activities that foster genuine self-acceptance.

• Credentials: Mental Health Counselor - Limited Permit (MHC-LP)

• Education: MA, CUNY Brooklyn College

• Specialties: Trauma, Anxiety, and Depression

• Modalities Used: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy

As a therapist, Julia specializes in supporting emerging adults navigating the complexities of college life and early career challenges. She excels at helping clients heal from challenging experiences while building momentum toward their aspirations. Through your collaboration, you'll gain deeper self-awareness and understand the core of what's holding you back. Julia equips clients with practical tools for navigating life transitions, introduces calming techniques, and guides them in developing more effective responses to stressful situations.

• Credentials: Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

• Education: MA, Baruch College

• Specialties: Trauma, Anxiety, Relationships, Transitions, Boundaries

• Modalities Used: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Psychodynamic

As a therapist, Maggie partners with young adults working to heal from past wounds. She brings a holistic perspective that considers both personal experiences and broader societal impacts, supporting clients on their journey toward authentic healing. Through a blend of mindfulness, CBT, somatic work, and narrative approaches, Maggie helps clients reframe their past, challenge negative self-talk, and foster healing across mind and body.

In her practice, Maggie creates a sanctuary where every client's story matters. She honors the profound impact of lived experience while prioritizing client autonomy and safety. Her collaborative approach helps clients understand how various forms of trauma affect their wellbeing, empowering them to reconnect with their strengths and find inner peace.

• Credentials: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)

• Education: MSW, Columbia School of Social Work

• Specialties: Trauma, Anxiety, and Depression

• Modalities Used: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Somatic Therapy, Narrative Therapy

As a therapist with over 15 years of experience, Laina specializes in guiding clients through the aftermath of trauma, particularly sexual violence, and major life shifts. Her clients often struggle with anxiety, depression, and disconnection that impact their ability to maintain relationships, celebrate successes, or embrace their complete selves. Through education about mental health principles and CBT techniques, Laina empowers clients to understand how thoughts shape emotions and behaviors, helping them develop more balanced perspectives and regain agency in their lives.

• Credentials: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

• Education: MSW, University of Albany

• Specialties: Sexual Trauma, Anxiety, and Depression

• Modalities Used: Internal Family Systems (IFS), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Schema Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Polyvagal and Somatic Experiencing

As a therapist, Gabby specializes in supporting young adults on improving interpersonal relationships with themselves and navigate complex life transitions. Her clients often carry the weight of past friendship trauma that colors their current relationships with partners, colleagues, and family. Gabby helps clients examine their relationship patterns and decision-making processes, guiding them toward choices that align with their authentic selves and foster genuine connection.

In therapy, Gabby creates an accepting environment where clients can safely explore the roots of negative self-perception. She works collaboratively to set achievable goals, provides practical exercises between sessions, and uses role-play to build confidence in new behaviors.

• Credentials: Licensed Master Social Work (LMSW)

• Education: MA, Columbia University

• Specialties: Trauma, Anxiety, Low Self Esteem

• Modalities Used: Somatic Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic, Motivational Interviewing

As a therapist, Allie guides clients through the challenges of self-doubt, relationship struggles, and imposter syndrome toward greater self-understanding and emotional awareness. She specializes in helping adults who find themselves overwhelmed by career pressures, relationship dynamics, and personal transitions. Through creating a warm, accepting environment, Allie helps clients develop lasting skills for managing life's complexities.

In her practice, Allie fosters a space of unconditional acceptance where clients feel truly seen. She takes a collaborative approach to therapy, helping clients identify and reframe negative thought patterns while building stronger communication skills and healthier boundaries. Together, you'll work to transform internal criticism into self-trust and empowerment.

• Credentials: Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

• Education: MA, Baruch College

• Specialties: Trauma, Anxiety, Relationship Issues, Transitions, Boundaries

• Modalities Used: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Psychodynamic

As a therapist, Greta creates a warm, accepting space for young adults navigating the complexities of modern life. She specializes in working with clients who feel caught between their authentic selves and societal expectations – whether that's managing career pressures, exploring gender identity and sexuality, or building healthier relationships with themselves and others.

Many of Greta's clients come to her feeling overwhelmed by perfectionism and people-pleasing tendencies that leave them disconnected from their own needs and desires. Through a combination of psychodynamic exploration and practical CBT strategies, she helps clients understand the roots of these patterns while developing tools for setting boundaries, managing anxiety, and embracing their authentic selves. Greta creates a collaborative therapeutic environment where her clients can safely explore their identities, process past experiences, and work toward meaningful change at their own pace.

Whether you're dealing with anxiety, major transitions, relationship difficulties, or simply seeking greater self-awareness, Greta offers compassionate support in building a more fulfilling life that feels true to who you are.

• Credentials: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)

• Education: MSW, Columbia School of Social Work

• Specialties: Trauma, Anxiety, and Depression

• Modalities Used: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy

As a therapist, Remi specializes in helping young professionals and creatives who feel caught between their aspirations and current reality, often struggling with perfectionism, imposter syndrome, or the weight of family expectations. Through her warm, direct approach, Remi supports clients in understanding how their past experiences and cultural background shape their present challenges. 

Remi creates a space where her clients can explore difficult emotions, challenge unhelpful thought patterns, and develop practical strategies for managing anxiety and building self-trust. Whether you're working through family dynamics, career transitions, or relationship challenges, she combines compassionate understanding with actionable tools to help you move toward positive change.

• Credentials: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)

• Education: MSW, Loyola University Chicago School of Social Work

• Specialties: Relationship Challenges, Anxiety, and Depression

• Modalities Used: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy

If you're asking this question, you probably do! Not because there’s something wrong with you, but because you recognize that modern life is hard and you deserve more supports and tools than you currently have to navigate it successfully. You're already taking an important and courageous step in caring for your mental health by asking yourself this. While everyone's journey is different, many people find therapy helpful when they're feeling overwhelmed by life's demands or notice they're stuck in patterns that aren't serving them well anymore.

You might consider therapy if you're navigating major life changes – like switching careers, ending a relationship, or moving to a new city. Perhaps you've noticed that past experiences are affecting your present relationships or daily life in ways that feel limiting.

Many of our clients come to us feeling exhausted from maintaining an outside image that doesn't align with who they really are inside. They might be successful on paper but still feel disconnected from their authentic selves, unable to manage emotions or negative feelings, or unsure about their direction in life.

Remember, you don't need to be in crisis or have psychological issues to benefit from therapy. Sometimes, people seek therapy simply because they want to improve their mental well being, understand themselves better, or create positive changes in their lives. It's a long-term investment in your wellbeing and personal growth, just like exercising, eating healthy, and drinking water.

Therapy offers a unique space to explore your challenges with a trained professional who can help you develop new perspectives and practical tools for change. Through regular sessions, you can gain deeper insight into your thought patterns, emotional responses, and behaviors that might be holding you back from living the life you envision.

Many clients find therapy helps them build stronger relationships by improving communication skills and setting healthier boundaries. Others discover relief from anxiety or depression through learning evidence-based coping strategies. Therapy can also help you process past experiences that might be influencing your present circumstances, allowing you to make more conscious choices about your future.

Working with a therapist can provide validation for your experiences while challenging you to grow. Whether you're dealing with specific challenges or seeking broader personal development, therapy offers a supportive environment to work through difficulties and develop greater self-awareness and resilience.

Finding the right therapist to deliver mental health services is a personal journey, and it's okay to take your time in the process. While our practice offers a diverse team of therapists specializing in anxiety, trauma, and life transitions, we understand we might not be the perfect fit for everyone.

Some helpful resources for finding a therapist in NYC include:

- Psychology Today's therapist directory (psychologytoday.com)

- The Therapy for Black Girls directory (therapyforblackgirls.com)

- LGBTQ+ friendly provider listings through the National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network (nqttcn.com)

- The Alma therapy network (helloalma.com)

Consider scheduling consultation calls with a few therapists to find someone who feels right for you. If you're interested in exploring whether our practice might be a good fit, we'd be happy to discuss your specific needs and match you with one of our experienced therapists.

We believe everyone deserves access to quality mental health care. Our practice accepts many of the major insurance plans to help make therapy more affordable, including Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Oxford, and United, and offers sliding scale fees to those who qualify. If these options are still outside of your budget, here are some valuable free and low-cost resources in NYC:

NYC Well:

Free, confidential crisis counseling, mental health and substance misuse support, information and referral. You can reach the toll-free helpline 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by phone, text and online chat. Mental health professionals there can link you to the services you need.

Reach NYC Well by texting "WELL" to 651-73 or visiting their website. They can provide bilingual help in Spanish, Mandarin, and Cantonese. Additionally NYC Well offers translation services in more than 200 languages. Health insurance is not required. Depending on your phone/text services, you may be charged a fee.

‍NYS Office of Mental Health:

In an emergency, call 911, visit a Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP), to go to the emergency room at your local hospital. New York State has partnered with Crisis Text Line, an anonymous texting service available 24/7. Text GOT5 to 741741.‍

National Institute for the Psychotherapies (NIP):

Location: 250 W 57th St., New York NY

The Treatment Center of NIP is the clinical training component for candidates enrolled in NIP’s various training programs. All clinicians are graduate or postgraduate students working under the supervision of experienced licensed psychotherapists. NIP’s Treatment Center offers individual psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, and EMDR services at a reduced fee based on income.

In-network with: Aetna, HealthFirst, ValueOptions commercial plans (GHI, HIP, Emblem, NY State Empire Plan (Not Blue Cross/Blue Shield), MVP)

For more information about fees for individual psychotherapy, please call (212) 582-1566 ext. 7750.‍

The Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy (ICP):

Location: 1114 6th Ave, New York NY

Therapists at ICP have decided to go to ICP for additional training above and beyond their professional degree. They attend classes at ICP to receive specific training in analysis, eating disorders, trauma, LGBTQ issues, or family and couples treatment.

In-network with: HIP, GHI, Oscar, and Healthfirst. In most cases you will need to contact your insurance in advance for authorization and will have a co-pay.

To schedule an initial intake to begin and discuss treatment, please call (212) 333-3444.‍

Open Path Collective:

Open Path is a nonprofit that serves clients who lack health insurance or whose health insurance doesn’t provide adequate mental health benefits. These clients also cannot afford current market rates for therapy (between $80-200 a session). Open Path helps their members access their choice of affordable in-person care from a vetted mental health professional.

Open Path Collective therapists provide affordable, in-office psychotherapy between $30-$60 per session (between $30 and $80 for couples and family sessions).

Many hospitals, including NYU Langone and Columbia, have outpatient mental health clinics with sliding-scale options

If cost is a concern, please reach out to discuss your insurance coverage or explore our sliding-scale options. You deserve to find care that fits both your needs and your budget.