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Dr. Leyla Gulcur
Psychologist, PhD
Photo of Dr. Leyla Gulcur, Psychologist, PhD

Dr. Leyla Gulcur

Psychologist, PhD

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New York, NY 10011
(347) 472-1949
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Are you looking for a roadmap to create exceptional relationships and optimal sexuality? You’re driven and successful, but deep down, something feels off. Maybe you feel lonely, craving deeper connection, or stressed out and disconnected from your desires. If you're single, finding the right relationship might feel frustrating. Or maybe you argue with a partner over needing more emotional closeness. Perhaps your sex life has suffered, with performance anxiety or mismatched desire leaving you feeling discontent. If you're in or considering an open relationship, navigating boundaries and differing values can be a challenge.
Cultural differences can make things even trickier. If you’re a multicultural person, an expat or in an intercultural relationship, family expectations, different views on gender roles, or clashing values around intimacy, sex or money might create tension. These conflicts can leave you feeling judged, misunderstood or stuck in patterns you just can’t break.
I get it. With an understanding that culture shapes many of our ideas about sex and relationships, I use a holistic mind-body approach to help you reconnect with your desires, express your needs clearly, and create fulfilling intimacy—without fear of judgment or unresolved conflicts. Take the first step to redesign your life and email me for a free consult!
Call or Dr. Leyla Gulcur now for a free 15 minute consultation - (347) 472-1949

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

New York, NY 10011

(347) 472-1949

New York, NY 10023

I offer sex and relationship therapy that honors your unique cultural background and experience. Schedule a free 15-minute consult today.
I specialize in Sex Therapy, Relationship Issues and Racial Identity 
$285 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and groups  
Let's Connect (347) 472-1949
Photo of Dr. Leyla Gulcur, Psychologist, PhD

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

New York, NY 10011

(347) 472-1949

New York, NY 10023

I offer sex and relationship therapy that honors your unique cultural background and experience. Schedule a free 15-minute consult today.
I specialize in Sex Therapy, Relationship Issues and Racial Identity 
$285 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $285
  • Couple Sessions $350
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, Venmo, Wire, Zelle

Insurance

  • Out of Network
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If you have out-of-network coverage, I can provide you with a superbill to submit claims for reimbursement.
Photo of Dr. Leyla Gulcur, Psychologist, PhD
Dr. Leyla Gulcur
Psychologist, PhD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (347) 472-1949
"
If you have out-of-network coverage, I can provide you with a superbill to submit claims for reimbursement.
Photo of Dr. Leyla Gulcur, Psychologist, PhD
Dr. Leyla Gulcur
Psychologist, PhD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (347) 472-1949

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New York / 021593 Leyla Gulcur

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 17 years

    • Additional Credentials

  • Degree/Diploma from New York University Ph.D
  • Degree/Diploma from Duke University B.Sc.
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Cross-cultural psychologist specializing in sexuality, relationships. 20 years teaching at NYU. Expert in global sexual health. Integrates East-West approach to therapy. Certified in qigong and martial arts. Works with clients worldwide. All genders, sexualities and relationship styles welcome.
Photo of Dr. Leyla Gulcur, Psychologist, PhD
Dr. Leyla Gulcur
Psychologist, PhD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (347) 472-1949
"
Cross-cultural psychologist specializing in sexuality, relationships. 20 years teaching at NYU. Expert in global sexual health. Integrates East-West approach to therapy. Certified in qigong and martial arts. Works with clients worldwide. All genders, sexualities and relationship styles welcome.
Photo of Dr. Leyla Gulcur, Psychologist, PhD
Dr. Leyla Gulcur
Psychologist, PhD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (347) 472-1949

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Sex Therapy
  • Relationship Issues
  • Racial Identity

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Bisexual
  • Chronic Illness
  • Infidelity
  • Intercultural relationships, bicultural, expats
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • LGBTQIA+, kink, consensual non-monogamy, polyamory
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Transgender
  • Women's Issues
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I use a results-oriented approach to help build authentic, pleasurable relationships. Together we will co-create a treatment plan tailored to your individual needs. You will practice the skills you learn in between sessions via weekly homework. Holistic approach combines mindfulness, focusing, non-violent communication, couples and sex therapy, tantra, slow sex, qigong, brainspotting, CBT.
Photo of Dr. Leyla Gulcur, Psychologist, PhD
Dr. Leyla Gulcur
Psychologist, PhD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (347) 472-1949
"
I use a results-oriented approach to help build authentic, pleasurable relationships. Together we will co-create a treatment plan tailored to your individual needs. You will practice the skills you learn in between sessions via weekly homework. Holistic approach combines mindfulness, focusing, non-violent communication, couples and sex therapy, tantra, slow sex, qigong, brainspotting, CBT.
Photo of Dr. Leyla Gulcur, Psychologist, PhD
Dr. Leyla Gulcur
Psychologist, PhD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (347) 472-1949

Client Focus

Age

Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
HIV / AIDS Allied , 
Immuno-disorders , 
Intersex Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Asian , 
Other Racial or Ethnic Background

I also speak

French , 
Turkish

Religion

Buddhist

Age

Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
HIV / AIDS Allied , 
Immuno-disorders , 
Intersex Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Asian , 
Other Racial or Ethnic Background

I also speak

French , 
Turkish

Religion

Buddhist

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Brainspotting
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Energy Psychology
  • Family / Marital
  • Feminist
  • Gottman Method
  • Martial arts, qigong, breath work, energy practice
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Multicultural
  • Psychodynamic
  • Somatic
  • Taoist/Tantric, slow sex, nonviolent communication
  • Transpersonal
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I use an integrative mind-body approach involving techniques from positive psychology, attachment theory, brainspotting, mindfulness, and slow sex. I also incorporate breathing and movement practices based on martial arts. These approaches come from my training in the Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused Therapy, non-violent communication, focusing, brainspotting, tantra, taichi, bagua and qigong.
Photo of Dr. Leyla Gulcur, Psychologist, PhD
Dr. Leyla Gulcur
Psychologist, PhD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (347) 472-1949
"
I use an integrative mind-body approach involving techniques from positive psychology, attachment theory, brainspotting, mindfulness, and slow sex. I also incorporate breathing and movement practices based on martial arts. These approaches come from my training in the Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused Therapy, non-violent communication, focusing, brainspotting, tantra, taichi, bagua and qigong.
Photo of Dr. Leyla Gulcur, Psychologist, PhD
Dr. Leyla Gulcur
Psychologist, PhD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (347) 472-1949

Location

Primary Location

New York, NY 10011

(347) 472-1949

Email me

My website

Additional Location

New York, NY 10023

(347) 472-1949

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Zips

Neighborhoods

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I offer sex and relationship therapy that honors your unique cultural background and experience. Schedule a free 15-minute consult today.
Photo of Dr. Leyla Gulcur, Psychologist, PhD
Dr. Leyla Gulcur
Psychologist, PhD
Call for a free consultation now - (347) 472-1949
"
I offer sex and relationship therapy that honors your unique cultural background and experience. Schedule a free 15-minute consult today.
Photo of Dr. Leyla Gulcur, Psychologist, PhD
Dr. Leyla Gulcur
Psychologist, PhD
Call for a free consultation now - (347) 472-1949