Warm, nurturing, and goal-oriented counseling for individuals, couples, and families in Union Square, NYC 

 

Specializing in treatment for anxiety, depression, trauma, obsessive compulsive disorder, eating disorders & substance abuse

 
 

Living in New York City can make you feel isolated, disconnected or even as though life in general is just overwhelming. It is easy to get stuck in a cycle of anxiety, hopelessness, frustration and/or sadness making your days that much harder. Talking can help you feel in control and allow you to believe in yourself once again.

Our job is to help you find your inner strength and foster your self-esteem in areas where it may have been lost. We believe that through understanding and compassion, we can help you find those problematic emotions that can wreak havoc in a world that is already filled with chaos.

Although New York offers many opportunities, it also creates an environment full of competition and perfection.  As a result of this fast-paced city, people tend to become more anxious and less mindful. This is where we come in.

We help individuals, couples and families struggling to manage in the following areas:

  • Anxiety, including panic attacks

  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

  • Eating disorders, including disordered eating habits

  • Interpersonal relationship issues

  • Life transitions and personal development

  • Couples counseling

  • Premarital counseling and marriage counseling

  • Family counseling including preconception, pregnancy and navigating parenthood

Our style is warm, nurturing, and goal-oriented. We want to help you feel relaxed and comfortable while also allowing a platform for you to feel understood. There are no 'pre-set' solutions to your unique struggles, and we know that. We create a safe, supportive, nonjudgmental environment that allows change to occur.

Along with understanding and warmth, we provide clinically-proven therapeutic techniques, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and psychodynamic psychotherapy. We find that the combination of these three therapeutic techniques offer the best solutions to our client's presenting issues.

 
 
 

Testimonials

Testimonials

When I think of Stefanie, what comes to mind is that she is not only a super clinically savvy therapist, but she's just a great human. She's caring, authentic, trusting, respectful, curious, observant, and genuinely dedicated to her client's well-being. She's a pleasure to collaborate with and I'm so happy to have her as a referral and professional resource.

- Lindsay K., Brooklyn

I have been seeing Stefanie for almost a year now, and I cannot begin to express how thankful I am that I stumbled upon such an amazing therapist. While I've been diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder, I have also suffered from panic attacks and body image issues, and Stefanie has been what has helped me the most through all of these things (over medication, natural therapies like acupuncture and herbs, counselors, etc.). She is kind, welcoming and down-to-earth - just being around her comforting presence lets you know that everything is going to be okay. I know that she genuinely cares about me and is as committed as I am to figuring things out. 

Stefanie has helped me understand how my mind works and uses elements of CBT to help me reframe my thoughts and develop coping skills. After working with her I am more stable, empowered and accepting of myself. While every individual has to find a therapist that they can connect to, I am confident that Stefanie is committed to personalizing her approach according to each of her clients. I also appreciate her younger age - talking to her feels easy and relatable, yet she is still knowledgable. Her office is a positive, light-filled space in a super convenient location - there just isn't a bad thing to say.

- Current Patient

Stefanie is one of the most incredible clinicians I have ever had the privilege of working with. She is empathetic and challenging, attentive, and attune. I would refer any patient to her and I know you are in the best hands when you are working with her. I enjoy all of our collaboration and think she is unbelievable asset to this field.

- Jill L., NYC

Stefanie is a very caring and skilled therapist. She is personable, warm, and an excellent listener. At the same time, she is challenging and isn't the type of therapist who will just sit and nod the whole session. She's really involved and collaborative in the therapeutic process. I recommend Stefanie to anyone who's looking for a therapist.

- Julia B., Brooklyn