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I believe that with intention therapists are activists. I envision therapy as a radical healing space where communities of color, especially Black communities, can feel empowered and validated in spite of life’s messiness and structural oppression. As a co-parenting Black mama and marriage and family therapist intern, it is important for me to serve Black families of all kinds in order to help them cultivate deeper love, safety, and healing.

Let's face it, therapy can be so difficult to start. How do I find the perfect therapist? How do I know if this is a match for me? Are my problems even worthy of therapy? We've all been there and often times, making the decision to start therapy is the hardest part. I do my best to provide a safe space where you can feel comfortable answering all of these questions with me. Whether you're facing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or just want a space to talk about the stressors of your day, I'm here to listen.

Let’s Talk Wellness and Not Illness! The goal of my team of licensed mental health clinicians is to provide person-centered care, that focuses on the many strengths of the children, adolescents, young adults, and the families that we treat. We use evidenced-based approaches to diagnose and provide individual, family and group therapy, as well as psychiatry. We offer our clients the option to have their sessions at our clinic office, at safe spaces in their communities, at their homes and on Zoom. We are proud that our team reflects the cultural diversity, race, ethnicity and linguistic competence of those we serve across NYC.

In addition to addressing different mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma, chronic mental health needs and interpersonal challenges, I hold zeal in supporting those in the LGBTQIA+ community. I also find passion in a foundation of empathetic, strength-oriented and ratifying approaches to non-traditional relationships, sex and sexuality with an understanding of sex work, kink or power dynamics in sessions. It can be exceptionally challenging or isolating to find affirmation while navigating these complex needs!

I am here to support you in better understanding how you experience joy and process suffering. If you feel stuck, isolated, or constantly in your head, there are ways to work towards being more present and shedding old patterns. Our journey together can help you heal old wounds and find safety in your relationship with self and others. My focus includes working with clients who have undergone major life transitions including trauma, leaving home, loss of community, and moving through different life stages. I light up working with young people transitioning to adulthood, new/expecting parents, and 1st/2nd gen immigrants.

My diverse practice reflects and serves the needs of my neighborhood. My style of practice is interpersonal/humanistic meaning that I try to take an open-minded approach to psychotherapy. The work is an exploration of the nature of relationships and sources of anxiety leading to an understanding of the moment-to-moment experience of self and others. This understanding may lead to meaningful change and to the emergence of choices that were not previously considered. I am respectful of individual needs and differences and consider social & cultural influences. Please contact me via email: drscurtisatgmail.com.

Life is a challenge; sometimes we feel up for it and sometimes we don’t. The world has become an even stranger place over the past several years and many people find themselves unsure how to manage. I think asking for help is the healthiest choice with the healthiest long term outcome. I would work to establish a collaborative and creative partnership with you in order to help you achieve your personal goals. I believe in a client-focused, strength based, holistic approach to therapy where together we work to identify and reduce both the symptoms and causes of distress.

You want an affirming, honest and collaborative therapist. You deserve to connect with the therapist that is right for you.

Life transitions can be painful. When we feel sadness or anxiety, we can often feel debilitated, empty and alone. Building inner capacity allows for openness and movement towards a better relationship with ourselves and others, in turn, creating long term resilience and self-awareness. I believe that if you are open to this kind of exploration in therapy, I can help you. Working through an anti-oppressive, empowerment lens, I will meet you in the moment, work creatively to bring light to ongoing patterns, and work collaboratively with you- as you are.

I teach Psychoanalysis and train new therapists at the LP program at GC. The past decade has strengthened my desire and capacity to help you heal from heartbreak, disappointment and grief and to come fully alive. Together, we can find what holds you back; integrate the parts of you that are fighting, and transform difficulties into strengths and gifts. People I work with find my non-judgmental, warm, calming and creative attitude helps them listen to what they need and love themselves.

Are you in a midst of a transition, perhaps a break-up or another challenging situation? There are times in everyone's life that moving forward can be feel difficult. Whether it's difficulties in your relationships with loved ones, determining your life goals, experiencing regret, depression or anxiety, or being true to your self. Seeking outside help can sometimes be daunting, but when you've exhausted other options, this might just be the right step forward. Are you ready for change?

Kudos to you! It takes such strength to acknowledge and respond to your needs and therapy is an incredibly effective way of gaining insight to promote self growth and achieve happiness. Our behaviors and day to day interactions with the world and the people in it, as well as how we feel about it, are based on a series of different parts; our thoughts, our experiences and our life events. My aim is to help you navigate difficult events, repair unhealthy interactions and get to the root of the issue; reframing unproductive thoughts and negative experiences so it is no longer hindering and you can become a better you.

I received my Master of Social Work degree from Simmons College. My objective is to give you the tools you need to overcome obstacles in your life. I have experience with children, families, youth, and adult populations, but I specialize in treatment for depression, grief, trauma, and anxiety.

In the fast-paced world we live in, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by expectations at work and in our personal lives. We’re often too busy to notice that we feel burnt out, anxious, or unfulfilled until we reach our tipping point. Even then, it can still be unclear how we can improve and there never seems to be enough time to figure it out.

Everyones initial thought and direction is to ensure that everything goes well for them in all areas of their lives - family and community. Unfortunately, during social interaction and general communication there is no guarantee that all will go well. Their feelings can be hurt, cognitive functioning adversely affected, all of which can lead to the display of unacceptable behavior. Our defenses can become weak. Assistance can be sought to enable the individual to get through those mishaps. The care which I can offer clients will enable them to work on their needs, attain goals to become once again positively functional.

I am a licensed community-based clinical social worker with advanced training in psychodynamic psychotherapy. I received my masters from Stony Brook University and work with children, adolescents, and adults. I also have experience and clinical training in CBT, DBT, interpersonal therapy, and trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) with a focus on treating depression, anxiety, trauma-related disorders, loss, and personality disorders. I focus on helping improve emotion regulation difficulties, interpersonal problems and behavioral dysregulation.

Life is full of stressful situations. It can be hard to keep up with everything in our hectic lives. The demands of work, social and personal engagements, family life and responsibilities. Sometimes it's easy to lose track of yourself, your needs and goals.Therapy is an act of self-care and courage that can transform personal challenges into life-enhancing opportunities.

I work with individuals, couples, families and groups. I accept clients of all ages, genders, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. I work with the full spectrum of mental health concerns and persons who have histories of complex trauma as well as persons seeking help mastering life transitions or existential or relationship issues. I work with you on a path of self-discovery so you may gain an understanding of deep personal truths and bring about desired change. My goal is to empower you to develop a greater sense of agency and self-efficacy so that you become the most actualized version of yourself.

I specialize in working with adolescents and adults who are having difficulty adjusting and/or transitional issues related to life events, anxiety, unhappiness, and trauma. Issues of adjustment in young adulthood are areas of particular interest to me. These years have proven to be a crucial time to explore emotions around experiences, so that healthy coping mechanisms can positively influence behavior and thinking during adulthood. I currently work with children, adolescents and adults who are ready to explore these issues in hopes to become a better version of themselves.