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Psychodynamic Therapy therapists in New York City, NY

New York City Therapists (Statistics)

Average years in practice

17 Years Experience

Average cost per session

$202

Gender ID

59% Female
33% Male
6% Non-Binary
2% Gender Fluid

Session Type

54% In Person and Online
39% Online Only
7% In Person Only

Top Specialties

82% Anxiety or Fears
81% Depression
58% Trauma and PTSD
56% Stress
49% Self Esteem
48% Loss or Grief
42% Relationship and Marriage Counseling
We are proud to feature top rated Psychodynamic Therapy therapists in New York City, NY. We encourage you to review each profile to find your best match.
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New York City, New York therapist: Rooted In Psychotherapy, licensed mental health counselor
Psychodynamic Therapy

Rooted In Psychotherapy

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Psychotherapist, LMHC, NBCC, Advanced Level Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, RYT-200
I offer somatic, integrative therapy for adults seeking healing, clarity, and connection. Welcome, I’m so glad you’re here. I’m Vanessa, a licensed psychotherapist, advanced-level Somatic Experiencing® practitioner, and certified yoga instructor. I come to this work with deep reverence for the human spirit and all the ways it learns to survive. Whether you're beginning your healing journey or returning to it, I invite you to explore what’s possible, together.  
5 Years Experience
New York City, New York (Online Only)
New York City, New York therapist: Jessica Biles, licensed clinical social worker
Psychodynamic Therapy

Jessica Biles

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW-R
Sometimes, even the strongest people need support to work through challenges. My work focuses on providing an empathic space to help clients move through their pain and struggles, so they can live a fulfilling life every day, not just when the sun is shining. Whatever is troubling you, whether it’s anxiety, depression, relationships, school, work, self-confidence, grief, or trauma, I can help. I draw on a range of evidence-based practices and have extensive experience working with, adults, children, adolescents, and families. I care deeply about the people I work with and offer a personable and warm approach to psychotherapy.  
13 Years Experience
New York City, New York (Online Only)
San Diego, California therapist: Shaudi Adel - Online / Virtual Therapy, licensed clinical social worker
Psychodynamic Therapy

Shaudi Adel - Online / Virtual Therapy

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
FREE consultations! Are you feeling stuck in negative thoughts, intense emotions, or behavioral patterns that don't serve your best interest? Are you hoping to build more meaning and joy in your life? You may feel hesitant about reaching out for help, especially with pressure from all directions to "have it all together". I'm here to join you on this journey to discover healing and build a balanced life. My goal is to help you find compassion for yourself, develop skills to help you navigate life stressors, identify how you can become the best version of yourself, and be confident in the resilient person you are. If you want to work towards positive change in mind and body wellness, I'm ready when you are. I am an LCSW accepting clients in both California and New York. Send me an email to schedule a free phone consultation today! One of my favorite quotes... "You’re so hard on yourself. Take a moment. Sit back. Marvel at your life: at the grief that softened you, at the heartache that wisened you, at the suffering that strengthened you. Despite everything, You still grow. Be proud of this.” —Unknown  
15 Years Experience
New York City, NY
New York City, New York
Boston, Massachusetts therapist: Join the Rebellion (JTR23 Inc), licensed mental health counselor
Psychodynamic Therapy

Join the Rebellion (JTR23 Inc)

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Life is tough. If you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or out of rhythm by the complexity and challenges life may present; I can and will help you. My name is Damon Neely. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and veteran who is most passionate about helping men navigate the challenges of 21st century manhood. I specialize in working with young-adult and middle-aged men struggling with anxiety and depressive symptoms related to past, present, and future stressors, or events. I left the managed care industry after six years to pursue a full-time career in mental health counseling. My pursuit in growing my practice has fulfilled my lifelong desire to help others. I had a desire to make an impact helping others from early childhood. I was the youngest of seven children and I believe that through that experience I developed the power of observation and curiosity. Those traits are fundamental to being a good therapist as well as a good client. I have an existential focus in my practice that presumes that all individuals seek meaning, purpose, and self-actualization. I believe that anxiety and depression are symptoms that derive from a lack of meaning and purpose. I address men’s issues including perfectionism, unrealistic expectations, feelings of failure, low self-worth, self-acceptance, values towards life decisions, relational issues towards spouse/partner, social skills, anger management, emotional regulation, role specification, fatherhood, meaning/purpose, and identity. Moreover, I am a prior service veteran and I enjoy collaborating with veterans as they transition and adjust to civilian life. My integrative approach is designed to help you achieve your goals/objectives and shine insight onto whatever issues are troubling you. Ultimately, I believe you are on a journey towards, self-compassion, self-acceptance, self-worth, and authenticity. Even though I am trained in several theoretical orientation, my best traits include empathy, compassion, and being non-judgmental.  
10 Years Experience
New York City, New York (Online Only)
Valley Stream, New York therapist: Steven Merino, licensed mental health counselor
Psychodynamic Therapy

Steven Merino

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
My approach is collaborative and tailored to your unique needs, goals, and pace. I understand that it takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and meaningful life, and I honor that bravery. Whether you're navigating challenges or working toward personal growth, I’m here to support and empower you every step of the way. Together, we’ll create a safe space where you can explore, heal, and move forward with confidence  
1 Years Experience
New York City, New York (Online Only)
New York City, New York therapist: Emily M Bradley, Psychotherapist, art therapist
Psychodynamic Therapy

Emily M Bradley, Psychotherapist

Art Therapist, LCAT
I specialize in helping people who always put themselves last, get better at prioritizing themselves. Do you keep it together on the outside while suffering with anxiety or depression on the inside? Do you put all your energy into making other people feel comfortable but can’t remember the last time you felt calm or happy? People pleasing, hyper-independence, overachieving, and conflict avoidance are really common survival strategies for people who had difficult childhood experiences. If this sounds like you, you probably already know that suppressing your own needs and desires can negatively impact your relationships, physical health, and emotional wellbeing. Maybe you’re beginning to realize this isn’t working for you anymore, and you’re longing to unearth a more authentic version of yourself. You might feel scared or think it’s impossible, but you don’t have to do it alone! I can help you explore the root causes through family dynamics, traumatic experiences, attachment, and identity, to discover and take better care of your true self. I have over 20 years of experience treating adults who are struggling with overwhelming emotions, life transitions, and difficult past experiences. My approach is warm, gentle, and trauma-informed. I’ll collaborate with you to integrate an insight-oriented framework with a variety of innovative holistic tools and engaging creative practices, based on your needs and strengths. Together, we’ll build a toolbox that you can start to use right away, while also cultivating insights for long term healing and growth. You’ll be in the driver’s seat, so you feel safe and empowered, so you can really own the work you do on your healing journey.  
25 Years Experience
New York City, New York (Online Only)
New York City, New York therapist: Dr. Jillian Neill, psychologist
Psychodynamic Therapy

Dr. Jillian Neill

Psychologist, PhD, Licensed Psychologist
Growth and change are hard for everyone. They are even harder if we do not have the insight and the tools to help us navigate them. My goal as a therapist is to help you live the life you want to be leading: a life aligned with your values and focused on what is important to you. The road to adult "success" can be full of unexpected detours and barriers. Sometimes, we need support overcoming those barriers or even charting an entirely new path from our previous notions of what it means to be happy, whole, or fulfilled. Using a variety of approaches, I work with clients to heal old wounds, understand their patterns, and examine the present and the future to build towards their goals. I am trained in EMDR to treat trauma, and also use talk therapy approaches to help clients achieve healing and balance in their lives.  
9 Years Experience
New York City, New York (Online Only)
Scarsdale, New York therapist: Michael Nakhla, psychiatrist
Psychodynamic Therapy

Michael Nakhla

Psychiatrist, MD
I am a board-certified adult psychiatrist and psychotherapist. I serve in leadership and teaching roles at NYU, where I teach the next generation of psychiatrists and work at the intersection of college mental health and academic medicine. My practice focuses on high-achieving professionals and students navigating mood and anxiety disorders, ADHD, perfectionism, and identity development. I created my private practice space, The Light Room, to be decidedly different from traditional psychiatric practices — care that's evidence-based yet deeply human, personalized, accessible, and responsive. I specialize in integrating psychotherapy with medication management to offer a truly comprehensive treatment approach.  
8 Years Experience
New York City, NY
New York City, New York
New York City, New York therapist: Alan Jacobson, Psy.D., psychologist
Psychodynamic Therapy

Alan Jacobson, Psy.D.

Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist, Nationally Registered Health Service Provider
I provide a strength-based approach that revolves around potential and possibilities. We'll tackle challenges in a way that helps you feel more empowered, confident, and content.  
24 Years Experience
New York City, New York (Online Only)
Manhattan, New York therapist: Jim Stangarone, licensed clinical social worker
Psychodynamic Therapy

Jim Stangarone

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, Certified psychodramatist (CP)
I am an LCSW and Certified psychodramatist . I treat children, adolescents, and adults who are confronting a wide range of challenges. With experience in treating alcoholism and addictions, my focus is on helping people recover from a history of severe trauma, sexual abuse, and narcissistic abuse.  
20 Years Experience
New York City, NY
New York City, New York
New York City, New York therapist: Jenna Sackman - Online/Virtual Therapy, licensed mental health counselor
Psychodynamic Therapy

Jenna Sackman - Online/Virtual Therapy

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, LPC
I specialize in working with individuals (children, teens and adults) and couples, and I am incredibly passionate about the work I do and the people with whom I have the honor to work. My areas of expertise are anxiety / stress, relationship challenges, conflict resolution, intrusive negative thoughts and patterns, loss/grief and depression. Most clients and couples choose to work with me because they are looking for nontraditional therapy that provides them with concrete skills to improve their everyday lives and/or address specific concerns. Holistic and integrative in my approach, I believe that there is no "one size fits all" in therapy. Therefore, I uniquely tailor therapy sessions to meet each client's needs and goals. With extensive experience and training in results oriented and solutions focused cognitive therapies, positive psychology, mindfulness, Buddhist Psychology, Gottman Method for Couples, meditation, and yoga, I offer creative approaches that result in meaningful change and growth. Above all, I am committed to creating therapeutic relationships that are built on trust, respect, transparency, empathy, honesty, and equality, and I always counsel from a nonjudgmental place of understanding and compassion. I am happy to offer a free 15 minute phone consultation to see how I can best support you! Why wait tomorrow when you can start today? Please reach out to schedule your free consultation on my calendar: https://calendly.com/jenna-sackman/phone-consultation  
7 Years Experience
New York City, New York (Online Only)
New York City, New York therapist: Dr. Michelle Solomon, psychologist
Psychodynamic Therapy

Dr. Michelle Solomon

Psychologist, PsyD
I specialize in helping individuals navigate anxiety, self-esteem, second guessing, doubt, depression, life transitions, and relationship challenges with more clarity and confidence. Whether you are looking to better understand yourself, break unhelpful patterns, or reconnect with your inner sense of strength, our work together is grounded in real conversations, deep insight, and practical tools for lasting change. This is done from the comfort of your own space.  
8 Years Experience
New York City, New York (Online Only)
Los Angeles, California therapist: Sara Fraser, psychologist
Psychodynamic Therapy

Sara Fraser

Psychologist, PhD
I have been a therapist for many years and in many settings. In describing my practice to prospective clients, I like them to know that we work in three intersecting and overlapping domains-present, past and process. In the present, we focus on how you are able to care for yourself and for others, cultivate relationships with self and other in ways that are enriching and not depleting. Using the past, we can come to understand how you show up in relationships, as informed by patterns laid out in your family of origin but in the hopes that you can come to understand and then do differently if you want, rather than acting from a place of default and habit. And finally, we can use process therapies such as EMDR and Deep Brain Reorienting, to help you truly process and move past your past experiences and help you to shed the weight of past trauma. I use a pragmatic and interactive style to collaborate with clients to assist them in choosing the therapeutic path that fits best for them. Therapy is about healing and I value using trusted and effective approaches to help you reach your goals in therapy in a timely way that allows you to move on from our relationship into living your life fully and completely. I offer a free, 30-minute initial consult call so we can connect and see how we might be a good fit. Email me to schedule that today!  
25 Years Experience
New York City, New York (Online Only)
New York City, New York therapist: Rene Gonzalez, licensed mental health counselor
Psychodynamic Therapy

Rene Gonzalez

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Childhood emotional neglect (CEN) can happen in families with loving parents who weren't there for their kids enough, and in abusive ones, too. It can lead to anxiety, depression, or trauma, and because these experiences are about what didn't happen, the wounds can be hard to see. That's why having guidance from an expert can make such a difference. Treatment with me works because I have extensive training from institutions like NYU and Columbia, but also because I draw from my own healing journey to know what actually works.  
15 Years Experience
New York City, New York (Online Only)
New York City, New York therapist: Dr. Erica Gardner-Schuster, psychologist
Psychodynamic Therapy

Dr. Erica Gardner-Schuster

Psychologist, PhD
I am a specialized trauma- & attachment-oriented group therapist committed to helping adults heal, grow and cultivate more fulfilling relationships and lives. In my groups, healing happens in the context of a safe therapeutic community of fellow travelers who can relate, help each other feel less alone, and support one another in making the changes needed to get more out of life. I also use a liberation psychology lens to help group members explore the intersection of cultural and identify factors and mental health and feel more confident and empowered in their lives. Group therapy can help you find deeper meaning and connection through the practice of authenticity: "letting go of who we think we're supposed to be and embracing who we are" (Brené Brown). By helping you bring your full authentic self into connection, Group can help you transcend loneliness to find more fulfilling relationships. Group can help you lean into your life with more courage, compassion and vulnerability. Group can support your unique journey as you find your way home to where you belong, and to the relationships that sustain you.  
15 Years Experience
New York City, New York (Online Only)
New York City, New York therapist: Dr. Elizabeth Richards, psychologist
Psychodynamic Therapy

Dr. Elizabeth Richards

Psychologist, Psy.D.
I’m a licensed, doctoral-level, PSYPACT-certified Clinical Psychologist who works thoughtfully and collaboratively with adults of all ages. My goal is to help you build greater insight into yourself and your relationships, connect past experiences with the present, and move through the internal barriers that may be keeping you from a deeper sense of well-being and satisfaction in life. After over a decade of practice in New York City, I’ve developed a particular understanding of individuals who are high-achieving yet often hard on themselves — people who appear to have it all together, but feel anxious, self-critical, or stuck beneath the surface. I work best with individuals who are curious about understanding themselves more deeply — those who may be thriving externally yet long for greater ease, meaning, and self-compassion. Together, we’ll create a space where you can be heard, understood, and supported as you explore the roots of how you think, feel, and relate to others. Feel free to reach out for a complementary 15-minute consultation if you think I might be the right therapist for you.  
15 Years Experience
New York City, New York (Online Only)
Brooklyn, New York therapist: Nadira Jackson - TherapyWithDira, licensed mental health counselor
Psychodynamic Therapy

Nadira Jackson - TherapyWithDira

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
As a Black female Licensed Mental Health Clinician with nearly five years of experience, I hold deep respect for the ways culture, identity, and intergenerational experiences shape us. I bring curiosity, compassion, and cultural awareness to our work. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, self-worth, trauma, or life transitions—this is a space where your whole self is welcome. Therapy with me isn’t about fixing you—it’s about coming home to yourself. And from that place, building deeper, more meaningful connections in every area of your life.  
4 Years Experience
New York City, New York (Online Only)
New York City, New York therapist: Dr. Lois Horowitz, licensed clinical social worker
Psychodynamic Therapy

Dr. Lois Horowitz

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Ph.D., LCSW
If you’ve landed here, there’s a good chance you’re going through a lot—anxiety, depressed mood, self-doubt, or maybe just the exhaustion that comes from trying to hold everything together. Whatever brings you here, you don’t have to face it alone. I offer a warm, affirming, and nonjudgmental space where you can show up exactly as you are. As a therapist, I work with people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, shame, and the lasting impact of early emotional wounds. I also specialize in supporting LGBTQ+ individuals as they navigate identity, coming out, and the complexities of living authentically in a world that doesn’t always understand. In our work together, we’ll move at your pace—exploring the patterns that are keeping you stuck, building practical tools for emotional resilience, and gently working toward healing, self-acceptance, and change. I am a psychoanalyst with over 30 years experience as a clinician, teacher, and author. I work with both individuals and couples. Visit my WEBSITE: lhorowitz.com to learn more about me. We can also have a 10 minute consultation by phone to see if I’m the right fit for you.  
36 Years Experience
New York City, New York (Online Only)
New York City, New York therapist: Dina Matic, psychologist
Psychodynamic Therapy

Dina Matic

Psychologist, PhD
I love helping people find greater balance and fulfillment in their lives. My practice combines warmth, authenticity, and research-based care to create a space where real growth can happen. Clients often share that they feel deeply understood and supported while also encouraged to make meaningful change. I’d be honored to support you on your path, no matter how challenging your current circumstances may be.  
15 Years Experience
New York City, New York (Online Only)
New York City, New York therapist: Avena Psychological Services, psychologist
Psychodynamic Therapy

Avena Psychological Services

Psychologist, PsyD, PhD, LCSW, LMHC, LMSW, MHC-LP
Welcome to Avena Psychological Services, where your journey to a more balanced and fulfilling life begins with the compassion and expertise of our team of dedicated therapists. We are committed to providing a supportive and non-judgmental space where our clients can explore their thoughts, emotions, struggles, and experiences with professionals who genuinely care and appreciate the privilege of being part of that journey. With a focus on creating collaborative and empathetic therapeutic relationships, our therapists will work alongside you to develop strategies and insights that empower you to navigate life's challenges. Avena Psychological Services is committed to helping our clients build resilience, gain clarity, and achieve their personal goals. Together, we will uncover your strengths and explore pathways to a more meaningful and satisfying life.  
10 Years Experience
New York City, New York (Online Only)