How You Feel Now Does Not Dictate How You Will Feel Forever

We will meet you where you are. We won't question whether your feelings are valid, warranted, or deserved. We are here to help. Our techniques in psychotherapy can help you bounce back from your current situation. We get it. We have all struggled.

Having a therapist means you have someone to talk to about your worries, who is trained to listen to what you say, and also listen to what you are missing. You will have the opportunity, on a regularly scheduled basis, to express your fears and your frustrations freely, without judgment.

At Inside Psychotherapy, we work with you to challenge your most deeply held beliefs that may have served you at one point, but no longer do. We will help you reframe how think of your circumstances when necessary, and come up with solutions at a pace that feels comfortable for you. And we will do it with compassion, empathy, and often a little humor.

Need support? You’ve come to the right place.
Call us or message us or schedule online. Your choice!

Integrative Psychotherapy for Mind and Body

Services are offered in our midtown west office in Manhattan, or online throughout New York, Arizona, and Texas.

Washington Square Park; Therapy for anxiety in NYC

Find relief from persistent worry and build practical tools to feel calmer, more grounded, and in control.

Woman waiting for the subway; Therapy for women's mental health in NYC

Compassionate support for the emotional challenges, transitions, and pressures women experience throughout life.

Father and son in Central Park; Therapy for special needs parents in NYC

A supportive space to process the unique stress, grief, joy, and complexity of parenting a child with special needs.

Person performing in Central Park; Therapy for performance artists in Central Park

Navigate performance anxiety, creative pressures, career uncertainty, and the emotional demands of life as an artist.

Bench in Bryant Park; Therapy for chronic illness and disabilities in NYC

Support for navigating the emotional impact of chronic illness or disability while making space for the whole of who you are.

Sign for uptown and downtown; Therapy for NYC living

Find more balance and connection while managing the stress, pace, and pressures of life in New York City.

Get Started in 3 Easy Steps

Call, Email of schedule a fee consult online with Alena Gerst, LCSW

1. Reach Out

Message us, call us, or schedule an initial 20 minute consultation directly to our calendars.

Let's Chat

2. Let’s get to know each other

We will learn about your goals for therapy and answer your questions.

Begin Sessions

3. We’ll dive in together

Whether you’re meeting in person, online, or hybrid, your therapy journey begins!