I specialize in depression and anxiety. Sometimes we are depressed/anxious because of natural events (e.g. a family loss, career challenges, etc...), and other times we feel depressed/anxious without knowing why, as if our mind was hiding the distress source. Whether we are able or unable to make out the reasons of our depression/anxiety, therapy can be a journey of self-discovery to alleviate these problems.

From my experience, people benefit most when psychotherapy offers a space that invites creativity and curiosity towards oneself and the world, towards a less fear driven life. In order to alleviate symptoms, sometimes we have to look inwards, at how our ways of thinking, feeling and behaving may be constricting our freedom to be, to achieve, or to have healthy and fulfilling relationships.

*Email to join waitlist* You are more than your symptoms, you are a person who is seeking fulfilment. I am a psychotherapist, complex trauma specialist and Certified EMDR practitioner. I strive to provide clients with the best possible therapeutic care through understanding each person in the context of their own unique culture, values and life experiences. I use multiple integrative healing techniques based on the client's individual needs. My doctoral research at NYU has enriched my understanding of attachment injury acquired through adverse childhood events and the treatment of complex layered trauma in adulthood.

My approach to supporting others to heal, grow, and better cope with life challenges and transitions incorporates awareness-building, cultivating acceptance and compassion, and providing a space that invites the possibility of exploring new ways of being. These elements empower individuals to take ownership of how they choose to create their lives and to find greater wellbeing and fulfillment. We often do not realize that the very habits and behaviors that cause us to feel stuck or block us from having what we want were necessary tools for survival at some point in our lives. Understanding such patterns is an important step.

Do you find it difficult to trust yourself to make healthy decisions? Do you have conflict with friends, family or your employer? Do you want to stop holding yourself back from doing what you REALLY want to do? You may be experiencing "normal" life stress such as finishing school, living together, getting married, a career change, or contemplating parenthood. You may be having "unexpected" stress such as losing a job, deciding to break up, losing a loved one, or being in conflict with yourself or someone else. It's normal to feel anxious, sad or overwhelmed at these times.

My goal as your therapist is to help you find your unique path forward and realize your full potential–be it personal, professional and through important life transitions. We will be working together towards a deeper and honest understanding of your current life situation, the choices you have made and why, and reflecting on constructive, innovative and thoughtful steps forward. In our work, I will aim to show you meaningful connections between your past and present patterns of behavior, so that we can see your present with more clarity and support you in making wise and caring decisions about your life.

I'm not your average psychodynamic therapist. Hi, I'm Staci and I'm a modern psychotherapist for post-grad-to-pre-parenthood New Yorkers. Triggering events and major life transitions you're facing are leading you to feel stuck, lost, isolated, worried and stressed AF. I help you FINALLY get a grip on your anxiety so you can unlock your full potential. My east-meets-west mind-body approach is modern, relatable, collaborative. I meet you where YOU are and work with you from here to create a safe, sacred space for you to reflect on your strengths and challenges, gain insight, and move towards meaningful and lasting change.

I am an immigrant to the US and previously had a career in television production, so have a very specific understanding around life transitions, identity and change. I know that making change is not easy. In order to get you where you want to be, I like to take a collaborative approach and explore at a pace that works for you. My goal is to support and understand you, while helping you to identify your current patterns and to begin to explore their origins. I am comfortable discussing our process as we experience it. I believe that building a strong relationship with my clients is key to the therapeutic process.

Congratulations on taking this step in seeking help and support for yourself or your family. I work with children and adolescents, families, men, and women. My 20-plus years of clinical work with children and families is built on an attachment-oriented foundation and is informed by my personal experience as an adoptive parent and training in relevant play and family therapies. Regardless of a child’s emotional/behavioral presentation or attachment (RAD) history, I view parents as partners in their child’s therapeutic process and support and guide them, in parent sessions and/or in family sessions with their child.

We are a dynamic group practice of Creative Arts Therapists who are all highly experienced, nationally registered, board-certified, and licensed by New York State. Located in the heart of New York City's Gramercy Park neighborhood and also available online, we provide individualized art therapy sessions for people of all ages and backgrounds facing psychosocial challenges in their everyday lives. Our art therapists and clients work together in a supportive environment to find ways to creatively cope with current life stressors and co-create a treatment plan to address each client's unique concerns.

We all deserve to lead fulfilling lives yet we encounter challenges along the way. My passions are in perinatal mental health and empowering others so that they may realize their worth and become their best selves. Whether you’re looking to deepen your understanding of yourself, find meaning, or confront your vulnerabilities, I’m honored to support your transformation in a nurturing and compassionate manner. My approach allows me to embody values of empathy, acceptance, and authenticity to inspire my clients to do the same for themselves. I am here to listen to your story and nurture your creation of the next chapter.

Life can be challenging at times. Being human means there are times when our thoughts and emotions overwhelm us and we may not always know what to do. I believe in the importance of providing a safe space to explore those thoughts and emotions, as well as a place to learn and build skills. I’m here to help you find clarity among the confusion, strength within your weaknesses, and peace when things become a little too hectic. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, my role in your journey towards healing and well-being is to help you feel empowered to make the changes you want to make. I believe that you are the expert of your life.

If you are seeking to resolve issues that interfere with your quality of life, therapy can be a valuable resource. In my practice, I focus on helping clients gain insight and develop more effective strategies to deal with life's challenges, placing a strong value and emphasis on providing a personalized approach.

I approach my work with a belief in the power of the human connection and the ability of people to nurture one another. Beginning with a relationship based on respect and empathy, my goal is to help people create a more balanced life, one that is both authentic and open to change. I view our process as collaborative and know that to communicate freely, people must feel safe, supported and connected. In this space, one is better able to express their needs, provide feedback and develop insight into their own experience.

People decide to go to psychotherapy for myriads of different reasons: feeling stuck, relationship difficulties, self-defeating patterns, loss, anxiety, old and new emotional issues. My goal is to assist you by opening the way to a lasting better understanding of yourself. My patients describe me as someone whom they can count on and feel safe with. I believe that it is because I am by nature a warm person who cares about others while always keeping the highest professional and ethical standards.

I specialize in helping people through loss, traumatic events, and life transitions. You may be stuck, feel out of control, or simply want a different life. Psychotherapy can be helpful in redefining how you relate to others and yourself, and in identifying your needs and nurturing these areas. I can introduce research-supported strategies for coping with difficult emotions, stress, or physical pain when a practical solution is appropriate. An ideal patient would also value an emotion-based and interpersonal approach to treatment; few things can predict the success of treatment like the strong bond between your therapist and you.

Dr. Twining is a warm, energetic, creative, nonpathologizing clinical psychologist whose therapy sessions tend to be lively and participatory. She values the ability of her patients to overcome stasis or crisis, and to lead happier, self-directed lives. Her ability to form solid, caring relationships with her patients has led to treatment successes for a wide variety of people whose previous therapies had failed. Her research on effective psychotherapy has been published in the top peer-reviewed journal in psychology and presented at international conferences.

Therapy offers a new way of being in one’s own skin. There is no other experience quite like it—two people in deep inquiry into how you can move through the world in the way you most want. I’ll companion you in thinking and feeling our way through the inner thickets of what most confounds you. We’ll clarify what’s most important to you in this life, understand exactly how you get stuck, and locate inner and outer resources. If feelings tend to overcome you, we’ll hone skills to tolerate and make good use of them. If your responses to pain tend to multiply your problems, we’ll find methods that truly serve you in the now.

Therapy is a path to change, growth and healing so you can live the life you want. Our lives turn in unexpected ways, at times it causes us anxieties and discomfort. As we all face emotional and professional conflicts that leave us feeling lonely, unfulfilled or stuck, it's hard to keep hope when you feel trapped by longstanding patterns in your relationships, thoughts, or career. I believe that change is possible. Psychotherapy speaks in many voices. In a safe and non-judgmental environment, my aim is to help you understand the roadblocks, both past and present, impacting your actions and feelings.