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Karen Gelstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAT
Photo of Karen Gelstein, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAT

Karen Gelstein

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAT

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220 Fifth Avenue, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10001
(646) 791-2775
Let's Connect (646) 791-2775
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If you are experiencing betrayal trauma, challenges with sexual addiction, painful relationship patterns stemming from love addiction, enmeshment issues impeding healthy adult relationships, or looking to work on self-esteem issues and heal from codependent patterns that leave you feeling depleted and unfulfilled, hope and healing are possible! Karen is a trauma and addiction specialist, and CSAT supervisor with over a decade of experience. She is also the Clinical Director of Embracing Change, a group practice dedicated to working with trauma and addiction.
Karen integrates her expertise as a certified sex addiction therapist, an experienced EMDR Practitioner (member of EMDRIA), and Attachment Focused EMDR therapist. She also utilizes Sensorimotor Psychotherapy where the body is a key component of talk therapy, as well as Pia Mellody's Post Induction Therapy, an Inner Child model for healing childhood trauma.
In a safe and supportive environment, all of your parts are welcomed and together we’ll forge a healing journey that sets you on a path towards greater clarity and joy.
Call or Karen Gelstein now for a free 15 minute consultation - (646) 791-2775

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Karen Gelstein, LCSW

220 Fifth Avenue

11th Floor

New York, NY 10001 map

 (646) 791-2775
Sessions and groups are being conducted via Zoom.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Sexual Addiction and Codependency 
$250 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and groups  
Let's Connect (646) 791-2775
Photo of Karen Gelstein, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAT

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Karen Gelstein, LCSW

220 Fifth Avenue

11th Floor

New York, NY 10001 map

 (646) 791-2775
Sessions and groups are being conducted via Zoom.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Sexual Addiction and Codependency 
$250 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $250
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa

Insurance

  • Out of Network
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Embracing Change is an out of network provider, however, we provide superbills for out-of-network clients to help with reimbursement. Fees range from $175-$250 for individual sessions. Please reach out with any questions.
Photo of Karen Gelstein, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAT
Karen Gelstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (646) 791-2775
"
Embracing Change is an out of network provider, however, we provide superbills for out-of-network clients to help with reimbursement. Fees range from $175-$250 for individual sessions. Please reach out with any questions.
Photo of Karen Gelstein, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAT
Karen Gelstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (646) 791-2775

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New York / 084605-1 Karen Gelstein

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended Fordham University; Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society

    • Additional Credentials

  • Membership with EMDRA 2021
  • Certificate from International Institute of Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP) 2013
  • Certificate from Parnell Institute for EMDR -Parts 1, 2,3 & EMDRIA 2018
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Karen Gelstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (646) 791-2775
Photo of Karen Gelstein, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAT
Karen Gelstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (646) 791-2775

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Sexual Addiction
  • Codependency

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • Anxiety
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Chronic Impulsivity
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Love Addiction
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Video Game Addiction
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Our specialties include Betrayal Trauma, Sexual Compulsivity and Addiction, Enmeshment, Love Addiction, Childhood Trauma, Self Esteem issues and Women's Empowerment, and Interpersonal Skills Management
Photo of Karen Gelstein, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAT
Karen Gelstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (646) 791-2775
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Our specialties include Betrayal Trauma, Sexual Compulsivity and Addiction, Enmeshment, Love Addiction, Childhood Trauma, Self Esteem issues and Women's Empowerment, and Interpersonal Skills Management
Photo of Karen Gelstein, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAT
Karen Gelstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (646) 791-2775

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Group

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Group

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Eclectic
  • EMDR
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Family Systems
  • Integrative
  • Interpersonal
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Relational
  • Somatic
  • Trauma Focused
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We are Integrative Therapists meaning we utilize a variety of different interventions knowning that each client has their own unique abilities and preferences.
Photo of Karen Gelstein, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAT
Karen Gelstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (646) 791-2775
"
We are Integrative Therapists meaning we utilize a variety of different interventions knowning that each client has their own unique abilities and preferences.
Photo of Karen Gelstein, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAT
Karen Gelstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (646) 791-2775

Groups

New: Betrayed Partners Group - Jan 31st, 2025

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Hosted by
Karen Gelstein

This 12-week, virtual, psycho-ed group provides a safe place to help betrayed partners work through the grief and devastation that accompanies discovery of sexual betrayal. As partners join together to talk about shared experiences, it helps to reduce the shame and pain that comes along with betrayal. The group also focuses on skill building and helpful tools to empower partners to regain control, learn to trust their own intuition and find inner safety. Topics covered include Understanding Complex Trauma, the Different types of Gas Lighting, Utilizing Anger in Productive Ways, Cultivating an authentic self, as examples.

Expertise

Grief
Sexual Addiction
Trauma and PTSD

Types of Therapy

Trauma Focused

Age

Adults

Session Cost

$100+

Group Meets

Every Fri 12 P.M. - 1:30 P.M.

Location

220 Fifth Avenue

New York, NY 10001

Email Karen Gelstein about this group or call - (646) 791-2775

New: Men's Intimacy Group, Starts Jan 29th, 2025

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Hosted by
Karen Gelstein

The Men’s Intimacy Group is a virtual, 12-week group for men who are already on a healing journey from out of control sexual behavior and are interested in delving deeper into the parts of them that looked for soothing either through transactional sex, porn, affairs, emotional affairs, reliance on flirting and intriguing for a continual stream of outside validation, as examples. If you identify with any of these behaviors, have traction towards sexual sobriety, and are ready to be curious, then this group may be for you!

Group Meets

Every Wed 6 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.
Email Karen Gelstein about this group or call - (646) 791-2775

Location

Primary Location

Karen Gelstein, LCSW

220 Fifth Avenue

11th Floor

New York, NY 10001

(646) 791-2775

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Sessions and groups are being conducted via Zoom.
Photo of Karen Gelstein, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAT
Karen Gelstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAT
Call for a free consultation now - (646) 791-2775
"
Sessions and groups are being conducted via Zoom.
Photo of Karen Gelstein, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAT
Karen Gelstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAT
Call for a free consultation now - (646) 791-2775