Individual Therapy

1-on-1 support that helps you move forward with intention

Individual Counseling for Anxiety, Depression, and the Parts of Life That Feel Harder Than They Should

Looking for individual therapy in New York City can feel overwhelming. You might be managing work, relationships, and responsibilities while quietly wondering why things still feel so heavy—or why change hasn’t lasted, even when you’ve tried to “do everything right.” You’re not alone. Many adults seem high-functioning and happy on the outside, but feel stuck, depleted, or disconnected on the inside.

Our therapists are here to help you understand what’s really going on beneath the surface, and why.

Therapy That Fits Into Real Life

Sessions are available 7 days a week, including evenings, depending on provider availability. We offer telehealth across New York and in-person sessions in Brooklyn through select providers, so care can fit into your life rather than adding stress.

Feeling Off, Disconnected, or Overwhelmed Is More Common Than You Think

In a fast-paced, achievement-oriented city like New York, anxiety, depression, and chronic stress are incredibly common, even among those who appear successful. Therapy offers a way to slow down, make sense of these patterns, and reconnect with yourself in a more meaningful way.

Areas We Commonly Support

Anxiety

Anxiety often shows up as constant mental noise, physical tension, or difficulty slowing down, even when there’s no clear reason.

Persistent worry or overthinking

Feeling on edge, restless, or keyed up

Difficulty relaxing or disconnecting

Stress tied to work, relationships, or performance

Physical symptoms such as tension, fatigue, or racing thoughts

Depression

Depression can feel like heaviness, numbness, or disconnection rather than constant sadness.

Low motivation or energy

Emotional flatness or loss of interest

Feeling stuck or slowed down

Burnout after prolonged stress

Difficulty finding meaning or direction

Trauma

Trauma can shape how you feel in your body, relate to others, and respond to stress—often long after the original experience has passed.

Past experiences that still feel emotionally or physically present

Nervous system overwhelm, shutdown, or hypervigilance

Trauma connected to relationships, childhood, illness, or loss

Difficulty feeling safe, grounded, or trusting yourself or others

Relationships

Relationship concerns often show up as patterns—repeated dynamics, emotional reactions, or conflicts that feel hard to change despite effort.

Communication difficulties or feeling misunderstood

Repeating relationship patterns in dating or long-term partnerships

Boundary challenges, people-pleasing, or over-functioning

Emotional distance, conflict, or difficulty with intimacy

Exploring how past relationships shape present ones

Life Transitions

Even positive or expected changes can disrupt your sense of stability, identity, or direction.

Breakups, divorce, or changes in family structure

Career shifts, burnout, or questions of purpose

Moves, major life decisions, or entering a new stage of adulthood

Illness, caregiving roles, or loss

Feeling uncertain during periods of change

Identity

Identity questions often emerge during moments of stress, transition, or dissatisfaction.

Questions about who you are versus who you’ve become

Shifts in values, goals, or sense of meaning

Cultural, relational, or professional identity concerns

LGBTQIA+ identity exploration and affirmation

Feeling disconnected from yourself or unsure what you want

What to Expect in Individual Therapy

You’ll have weekly, 45-minute sessions with your therapist. A typical day may include:

Some sessions feel reflective and grounding. Others feel more active or challenging. The work shifts as you do.

Our Approach to Therapy

Purpose and Direction

Sessions are shaped around your goals and evolve as you gain clarity, insight, and new ways of responding to challenges. Our mission isn’t to keep you here forever, but to give you the tools to live a healthier life independently.

Thoughtful Matching

We’ve built a team of highly trained clinicians with diverse areas of focus, clinical backgrounds, and therapeutic styles. Rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach, we match you with a therapist who best aligns with your needs.

Culturally Informed

Our team brings diverse perspectives and practices with cultural awareness and humility. Therapists are attentive to how identity, background, relationships, and systemic factors shape mental health, and offer affirming care for LGBTQIA+ clients.

Therapeutic Modalities We Draw From

There isn’t just one way to do therapy. Different people need different kinds of support at different points in their lives.

Our therapists are trained in a range of evidence-based and relational approaches, and we choose the approach that best fits you rather than forcing you into a single method. These may include:

Psychodynamic Therapy

Focuses on understanding emotional patterns, past experiences, and unconscious dynamics that influence how you think, feel, and relate today.

Relational Therapy

Uses the therapeutic relationship itself as a tool for insight and change, helping you understand how you connect with others and why certain patterns repeat.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Explores how early relationships shape emotional security, trust, and closeness in adulthood—especially within romantic and family relationships.

Trauma-Informed Therapy

Approaches therapy with an understanding of how trauma affects the nervous system, prioritizing safety, pacing, and emotional regulation.

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)

A structured, evidence-based approach for processing traumatic or distressing memories that continue to affect the present.

AEDP (Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy)

An emotion-focused, attachment-based approach that helps clients access and process core emotions in a safe, supportive way.

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

A relationship-focused model that helps individuals and couples better understand emotions and strengthen emotional connection and attachment.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

A skills-based approach that helps identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors contributing to anxiety, depression, and stress.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Provides tools for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, particularly when emotions feel intense or overwhelming.

We Accept Most Major Insurance

We are in-network providers with:

Before your first visit, we’ll verify your benefits and explain your expected costs so there are no surprises.

How It Works

Reach Out

You start by submitting a contact form or reaching us at (212) 405-2685. We’ll ask questions to understand your needs, preferences & availability, and we’ll verify your insurance.

Get Thoughtfully Matched

Based on what you share, we’ll match you with a therapist whose training, experience, and style fit your needs.

Free 15-Minute Consultation

You’ll meet with the therapist for a free consultation. If it’s a good fit, you can move forward. If not, we’ll happily adjust the match.

Meet Our Therapists

Vincent Cicalese, MHC LP

Licensed Psychotherapist

Kelly Rowswell, LMSW

Licensed Psychotherapist

Markella Georgiou, LMSW

Licensed Psychotherapist

Mary Claytor, LMSW

Licensed Psychotherapist

Brynley Lazar, LMSW

Licensed Psychotherapist

Sydney Berkowitz, LMSW

Licensed Psychotherapist

Anthony Racciatti, MHC LP

Licensed Psychotherapist

Nicole Merdegia, LMSW

Licensed Psychotherapist

Clara Scher, LMSW

Licensed Psychotherapist

Julie Fadl, LMSW

Licensed Psychotherapist

Jesse Lehrer, LMSW

Licensed Psychotherapist

Natalie Zeif, LMSW

Licensed Psychotherapist

Start Your Journey Toward Healing with Individual Therapy

We provide individual therapy for adults across New York via telehealth, with limited in-person availability in Brooklyn.

If you’re unsure where to begin or whether individual therapy is right for you, our team is happy to talk it through.

FAQs: Individual Therapy

How do I know if individual therapy is right for me?

Many people seek individual therapy when life feels harder than it should, when they feel stuck or disconnected, or when they want to better understand themselves and make meaningful changes. You don’t need to be in crisis or have a clear diagnosis to start therapy.

How often are sessions, and how long do they last?

Most clients begin with weekly 45-minute sessions. Frequency may change over time depending on your goals, progress, and needs.

What happens in the first few sessions?

Early sessions focus on getting to know you—what brings you in, what’s felt difficult, and what you’d like help with. There’s no pressure to know exactly what to say. Therapy unfolds collaboratively and at a pace that feels manageable.

How do you match me with a therapist?

We match clients thoughtfully based on what you’re coming in for, your preferences, scheduling needs, and therapist availability. Matching is a clinical decision, not an automated one.

What if the therapist doesn’t feel like the right fit?

Every matched therapist offers a free 15-minute consultation so you can see if it feels right. If it doesn’t, we’re happy to explore other matches within the practice.

How long does individual therapy last?

Therapy length varies. Some people come for shorter-term support around a specific concern, while others stay longer to explore deeper patterns. Therapy is shaped around your goals and can evolve over time.