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My practice is rooted in what I believe to be the principles of a just and compassionate world: It is warm, welcoming, affirming, and emotionally attuned. I am committed to honoring your reality while actively exploring the possibility of healing and practical change. In fulfilling this practice, I will work with you—in partnership—to develop a sense of curiosity about your thoughts and feelings; practice new ways of coping; and explore the systems, behaviors, and beliefs that keep you from living a full and authentic life.

I work well with clients seeking help with stress management, relationship issues, goal attainment, or issues related to emotion and self-esteem. My ideal clients are professionals who are seeking results. In addition to my work with clients, I also provide practice building tools for clinicians. Although I am currently on sabbatical from psychotherapy clients, I do oversee my associates, Amanda Pelcher, LMFT and Grayson Stadler, LCSW. You can have a free consultation with my office to learn more. Send us an email or give us a call so we may assist you further!

It is often hard to take time to reflect on where we are in life and where we would like to be. Therapy is an experience that allows us to slow down and explore ways to improve and maximize our day-to-day experiences and interactions. I am a relational psychoanalyst by training, which means I focus on how your present and past intersect and its impact on who you are today. We will work together to create a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where you can feel comfortable talking about difficult thoughts and feelings.

Therapy is an experience that can benefit everyone especially in these challenging times. It allows us to take the time to look closely at ourselves. It can help us reflect on how to manage difficult life changes, loneliness and challenging relationships. Everyone experiences stress and worry, and speaking with a therapist who is nonjudgmental and accepting can help us understand how to meet our professional, personal, and relationship needs.

I've maintained a psychotherapy private practice in Lower Manhattan for more than fifteen years, and about eight years ago moved to an office in a loft in TriBeCa. I have a rich and varied practice, ranging widely in ages and backgrounds. As a former corporate lawyer, I've developed a sub-specialty in working with attorneys and finance professionals around career issues, but I'm also gay and have worked with LGBT people and all sorts of other people around just about anything. I welcome one and all.

Tribeca Maternity provides help for women, their partners, and their families related to the emotional experiences of family planning, infertility, pregnancy, childbirth, and early parenthood. Women and their families’ needs deserve specialized attention. This has become even more crucial due to the significant impact the COVID-19 crisis has had on trying, expecting, and new parents’ lives. A new branch of Tribeca Therapy, a Downtown NYC therapy practice, with Rachael Benjamin serving as Director, Tribeca Maternity gets close to women, their partners, and their families with a dedicated focus on these new and growing concerns.

I help those who are dealing with anxiety, self-doubt, relationship problems, life transitions, or difficulties with closeness and connection. I also work with individuals suffering from depression and the pain of past emotional wounds and traumas. I believe that many of the patterns, beliefs, and behaviors that cause us to feel stuck in the present were once necessary tools for survival. With warmth, empathy, and curiosity, I will work with you to build awareness, cultivate self-compassion, and explore new ways of being so that you can become your most authentic and joyful self.

Becoming a new mom isn't always what we expect it to be. In fact, many women feel completely overwhelmed; sadder than they expected, anxious about something terrible happening to the baby, and often afraid of their own thoughts. In therapy with me, you will find that you’re able to exhale the pain that you’ve been holding inside. Together, we will find you relief. I create a safe and judgment-free space so that you can process your experiences openly and honestly, while feeling supported and held by someone who really understands maternal mental health and wellness.

If you are ready to take steps towards changing how you feel and interact with your world, then I am here to support you on your journey. You may feel that something is off, your life is not headed in the direction you want it to go in, or you are stuck. Together, we will explore ways to get you past these barriers so you can feel fulfilled and in control of your life. I will help you tap into your inner strengths to work gently and proactively toward change.

Therapy that doesn't suck? You're not broken and you don't need to be fixed. Sure, finding a therapist is hard, but someone who appreciates that is just the beginning. I'm a Columbia-trained, holistic and non-diagnostic therapist and I work well with those who are suspicious of therapist, prefer to avoid medication, or want to avoid a cookie-cutter approach. I don't start with labeling or plugging you into a preexisting program. I won't put you in a diagnostic box or sit passively while you do all the work.

The client I see in my practice is motived in her/his pursuit for inner-growth, healing, and well being. She/he has an appreciation for the transpersonal aspects of life, a curiosity for learning about subconscious processes, and an attitude towards health that is grounded in mindfulness. Besides Holistic, my approach to the therapeutic relationship is one of sponsorship, collaboration and respect for each person's healing journey and creed. My purpose is to encourage the spiritual and psychological inner work that is called for to attain wellness, and to offer resources as they may be needed.

When coming to a therapist for help, you are sometimes clear on your conflict/issue. But at other times, it's more a vague feeling of unease - that your life isn't going as it should. My empathic and attuned psychoanalytic approach is geared towards either person. Some of areas of expertise are anxiety, identity, depression, interpersonal issues and narcissism - including adult children of narcissists. I am very open, non-judgmental, and inquiry-based. I'm here to help you find a solution. The goal is to find a more meaningful and satisfying way of living.

Taking the first step to reach out for help may feel scary, yet it is a worthwhile step to take. We tailor our approach to your needs and guide you towards your goals. You will find the help and support you need to move forward. People come to us confused and distressed by work, relationships, anxiety, depression, needing help to move forward. Sometimes we are not quite sure what is distressing, we only know we don’t feel right. Talking to the right therapist helps us figure out what we want and how to get what we want for our own fulfillment, with guidance and support through growth and change.

If you struggle to fall asleep or stay asleep, and you worry that exhaustion is making life more stressful than it already is, please contact me to learn about cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia — CBT-I. Unlike many other types of sleep therapy, CBT-I is recognized by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the American College of Physicians as the treatment of choice for problems sleeping. With this therapy, most people experience a less anxious, more confident way of approaching sleep in about eight weeks. I'd love to help you!

Do you ever feel alone in a room full of people or lonely in what should be a loving relationship? Are you anxious or sad and don't know why (or maybe do)? If you struggle to connect, to trust, to reach out, to pursue what you desire or to stop doing what doesn't work, our work together will begin with creating a safe, open, inquisitive, and engaging relationship with me. I believe the connection and strong alliance with the therapist is essential for developing a secure base from which you can gain the confidence to understand yourself in new ways and to explore and pursue more meaningful changes professionally and relationally.

I believe that mental health issues arise when we are faced with overwhelming emotions in isolation. Without the necessary support, emotions get so big and daunting that we defend ourselves against them, leading to numbness, anxiety, and depression. My goal is to invite intense emotions into the room so that we can learn to regulate them together and they can be reincorporated into the psyche, leading to a fuller and healthier life.

Are you feeling overwhelmed with feelings of anxiety? Are you feeling sad ? Are you struggling to feel in control of your life? More than ever life is really challenging, making our everyday struggles even more difficult. Working together we can create calm in your inner life and your everyday life. We can decrease your anxiety, quiet those inner critics, and create a stronger sense of yourself.

I love working with adults and adolescents who feel stuck for any number of reasons.  My approach to therapy is informed by two main ideas: first, that people are innately wired to heal, and second, that these healing capacities emerge when we feel safe.