we will wear new bones again. we will leave these rainy days. break out through another mouth Into sun and honey time worlds buzz over us like bees, we be splendid in new bones. other people think they know how long life is how strong life is we know. -----poem "New Bones" by Lucille Clifton

Psychotherapy is a unique human relationship. Its purpose is fuller self understanding leading to a more satisfying and successful life. My central focus is respect for each person's individuality, on your hopes, your fears, and understanding how your unique problems have come to interfere with a fulfilling life.

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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.

My approach to treatment begins with learning about you as an individual and gaining an understanding of your objectives and timeline for achieving these goals. My approach is individualized, pulling from your strengths to develop a strategy which empowers you to reach these goals. Not only do I work with those who may abuse substances or alcohol and who often struggle with mental health issues, but I work with close family members and significant others who have been impacted by this use, helping them better understand what they can and cannot do to help their loved ones and themselves.

Happy New Year! At present I am not taking new cases. I will adjust this profile when I have openings. I’m not receiving calls from this website. Together will find ways to process and work through such issues to enable you to engage fully with your life and enhance your personal development. I have a holistic approach and open mind and cultivate a comfortable, non-judgmental and safe space for many kinds of self-expression, whether verbal or using creative arts.

I provide non-judgemental listening to assist in the remarkable work of psychotherapy, and work with a variety of issues, from working through life transitions, working through personal and family relationships, to depression and anxiety, trauma and substance abuse. I view therapy as an opportunity to expand personal possibilities and move beyond difficulties such as anxiety, depression, or unsatisfying relationship patterns. I have worked in various mental health settings, including outpatient, residential, and intensive treatment with diverse populations, and have taught at the graduate level.

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.

I believe therapy can help us navigate our lowest moments and achieve our greatest happiness, whether in relationships, careers, or within ourselves. It gives us the freedom to take chances, break negative patterns, and get beyond grappling with symptoms to instead address causes. Emphasizing collaboration, compassion, and encouragement, I work with individual adults, teens, children, couples, and families.

I help high-achieving women in their 40’s and 50’s. You might struggle without complaining, and from the outside, no one may notice anything amiss. But anxiety, self-doubt, and trouble sleeping can leave you exhausted at the time in your life when you need the most courage.

I'm a licensed psychologist with a private practice in Tribeca, New York City. I was born and raised in Scotland, and have a Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Glasgow. I came to New York City on a Fulbright Scholarship Grant and studied at Bellevue Hospital and NYU-Medical Center. I then completed the Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Program at the Contemporary Freudian Society. Presently I am at the NYU Post-Doctoral Program for Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis. I use Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, particularly Relational Psychotherapy, and I specialize in work with adults with anxiety, depression, loss, and relationship issues.

Whether the collapse is "out there" or "in here," it often seems the world is collapsing. Many of us seek therapy because the sense of losing our mind, our self, our loved ones, or our livelihood is terrifying, and the real threats of catastrophe are debilitating. Knowing what we want becomes increasingly difficult, and we struggle to take shape and hold on to ourselves in the presence of others. We fold up or fold in to protect ourselves and our relationships, but then aloneness, desperation, panic, and self attack set in.

Psychotherapy is about freedom: freedom from suffering, freedom to change what is working poorly in one's life, and freedom to develop as an authentic human being. I address patient's difficulties from a number of perspectives: psychodynamic, which provides a way of understanding how people limit their lives in ways they're not aware of, as well as Somatic, which addresses the roots of trauma and emotional conflict as they manifest in bodily experience and symptoms (headache, pain, digestive problems). I also employ more directive coaching methods that are appropriate for workplace issues and conflicts.

My goal, should we work together, is to help you realize your deepest hopes, dreams and heart's desires. I would work to assist you clear any blocks to achieving these goals. Some obstacles might be emotional such as depression, anxiety, grief, anger or guilt. Other issues might be more concrete such as career focus, assuming leadership, thriving with family and community and a special relationship which require strategy and coaching. I am a mature professional who has successfully navigated the many benchmarks of life. Therefore, I can assist you through these passages.

If you're experiencing anxiety, stress, overwhelm, depression, loss, loneliness, dissatisfaction, going through a life transition or struggling in relationships, we will focus on harvesting your inner and resilient strengths to ignite healing and recovery. Harvest Your Strengths is designed to help you: feel better, grow stronger and wiser, discover what makes you happy and strengthen your relationships. I also work with couples seeking to better understand one another and strengthen their bond- we increase trust, intimacy and connection.

Curiosity and compassion are the foundation of my practice. I encourage clients to view therapy as a journey we embark on together with a goal of greater self-awareness and self-acceptance. If you're feeling stuck in some aspect of your life, feeling there must be something more, experiencing loss or life transition, coping with trauma or illness, I would be honored to provide support.

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.

Great psychotherapy doesn't require spending years on the couch. Our contemporary, action-oriented approach means we'll roll up our sleeves and get right to work, giving you meaningful, relevant input you can put to use in making changes today.

Life in NYC is filled with demands and stressors, both at work and at home. Balancing all that is required can be an overwhelming, anxious and even distressing experience. Yet the distress you feel today does not need to be your new normal, there is hope! I believe that each person is resilient, with the capacity to build connection and heal.

Experience has taught me that there is no single script for a successful therapeutic endeavor. You bring to each encounter exactly what you are experiencing in the moment. You may arrive looking for clarity, healing, or hope. Our task is to clear some space to enable new thoughts and perspectives to emerge. Insight can lead to change, but not always in a straight line. Our ongoing conversation is the place of discovery, dynamic struggle, and meaning making, all of which contribute to new ways of relating and perceiving.