Therapy that honors who you are and where you’ve been. A place to land, reflect, and let new possibilities take shape.

Hi, I’m Emily (she/her).

I am a licensed psychotherapist and EMDR practitioner. My goal is to provide a warm, non-judgmental space where you can feel heard and deepen your knowledge of yourself. I approach the therapeutic process with openness, reverence, curiosity, and a desire to understand your unique experience.

I am committed to inclusive, effective, and anti-oppressive practice. I strive to create an affirming and empowering space, where all aspects of your identity and all parts of you are respected and met with care.

My relational and trauma-informed approach stems from my training in psychodynamic psychotherapy, as well as EMDR and IFS (internal family systems therapy).

Who I work with:

I work with adults and have limited availability for adolescents, as well. My practice is LGBTQ+ affirming, and I welcome people of all backgrounds and identities. Some of my areas of interest and expertise include:

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Trauma and complex trauma

  • Chronic pain and illness

  • Dissociation

  • Family conflict

  • Gender identity

  • Grief and loss

  • Identity, culture, and experiences of oppression

  • Life transitions

  • Relationship and intimacy issues

  • Sex and sexuality

My practice

Psychodynamic therapy

Psychodynamic therapy offers a space for meaningful reflection, healing, and growth within the context of a trusting therapeutic relationship. Together, we’ll work to gain insight into your unique history and experience in the world. Coming to know and understand the many layers of your experience can soften the hold of old patterns and make room for new, preferred ways of living and relating.

EMDR

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is a powerful, effective, and extensively researched psychotherapy method proven to help people recover from trauma and PTSD, as well as a range of issues such as anxiety, depression, panic disorders, and phobias.

I am trained in AF-EMDR (attachment-focused EMDR), which was developed by Laurel Parnell, PhD as an adjunct to the standard EMDR protocol. It is a person-centered, relational approach that allows healing to unfold within the context of a safe and supportive therapeutic relationship.

We may be a good fit if…

  • You’re ready to engage in consistent therapy (weekly or every other week)

  • You’re seeking a therapist who comes to the work as a collaborative partner, not an authority figure

  • You’re seeking someone who supports you in noticing and shifting patterns while honoring your wisdom, intuition, and agency

  • You want a therapist who recognizes how systemic oppression and social construction impact mental health

  • You’d like to see if EMDR can help you to feel less “stuck” in certain areas, beliefs, or behaviors

About Emily

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York City. I hold a degree in social work from the Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College. I have received post-graduate training in relational psychodynamic therapy through the National Institute for the Psychotherapies, and in EMDR through the Parnell Institute.

I have over 10 years of experience supporting clients with a wide array of concerns, histories, and identities. Prior to opening my private practice, I worked in various settings as a clinical social worker, including school-based health, community mental health, and psychiatric/intensive outpatient. I’m grateful for the invaluable learning and training each of these experiences offered, all of which continue to inform my practice.

My offices

I see clients for in-person sessions in both Chelsea, Manhattan and in Ridgewood, Queens.

I also meet with clients virtually.

Office locations

347 7th Ave.
New York, NY 10001

10-25 Seneca Ave.
Ridgewood, Queens 11385

FAQs

  • My fee is $200/session

  • Sessions are 45-50 minutes long

  • Payment is due at time of service via credit/debit card or cash.

  • Remaining out-of-network allows me to be more available between sessions, to stay consistently present, and to continue my clinical development through training. It also allows for more intentional treatment decisions and leads to more sustainable, individualized care.

  • You can use out-of-network benefits, HSAs, and FSAs to help offset the cost of therapy. I am happy to provide you with a monthly invoice that you can submit to your insurance provider.

  • Yes, I do reserve a portion of my slots for sliding scale clients. Please feel free to ask about this during our consultation.

    I have a limited number of lower and low-income spots. If those spots are full when you inquire, you can be placed on my waiting list and will be notified of any openings, or given referrals for other providers if your need is more urgent.

Please reach out to schedule a free 15 minute phone consultation