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The hardest part of therapy is getting started.

But here you are.

You’ve probably been functioning for a while—keeping things together on the outside, even as you’re barely holding on inside. It takes courage to admit you’re struggling and even more courage to reach out for support. So truly—good job. That first step is no small thing.

What actually happens in therapy?

Some people think therapy is like school, where I’ll teach you strategies and give you homework.Others expect a magical fix just from talking things out. The truth is, therapy is more nuanced than that. It’s a space to share the parts of your life that feel messy, painful, or confusing. Together, we’ll explore what’s going on and why. Talking things through can bring clarity, relief, and insight. And yes—if you’re into it, we can talk homework too.

When you can have all your thoughts and feelings, you can be free.

That idea was shared with me by my first supervisor over 20 years ago, and I’ve shared it with clients and supervisees ever since. It’s stayed with me because it’s true. Most of us go through life without ever fully understanding why we think, feel, or react the way we do. Therapy helps you get to the root of it all—and from that place of insight, you can make new choices and feel more in control of your life.

Take Esther*, for example. She came to therapy newly married and deeply overwhelmed. On the surface, she was happy. But underneath, she was struggling with anger and fear about her husband’s recent job loss. Those emotions felt threatening to her new marriage, so she buried them. But once she was able to speak those feelings out loud in the safety of therapy, her depression began to lift. She found clarity, and from there, she could move forward with compassion—for herself and her partner.

What it’s like to work with me

Therapy is a space for depth. It’s where you bring your pain, your stress, your uncertainty—but also your hopes and your growth. It’s a place to talk about what’s hard and also to figure out who you are, in a real and meaningful way.

I show up as a real person in the room. You may not know every detail of my life, but you’ll feel my presence. You’ll hear my validation and encouragement. You’ll see that I’m not afraid to sit with the heavy stuff—and that I can meet it with warmth and sometimes even a little humor.

If you’re ready to feel more like yourself again, I’m here to help you get there.

Call (516) 253-1918 today to set up a time to chat.

*Names changed to preserve client confidentiality.