FAQs

You do not need to have your career figured out before beginning therapy. It can be a place to explore uncertainty, disappointment, changing priorities, or questions about your identity. We will not push you toward staying in the arts or leaving them. Instead, we will help you clarify what matters to you and make decisions [read more]

Therapy can help you explore the thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that contribute to performance anxiety or creative blocks. We may work on perfectionism, fear of judgment, avoidance, or the pressure to produce. The goal is not to eliminate every uncomfortable feeling, but to help you respond to those feelings in ways that allow you to [read more]

Many artists worry that their creativity depends on emotional intensity or suffering. Therapy is not intended to diminish your sensitivity, imagination, or passion. Instead, it can help you understand your emotional experiences and develop a healthier relationship with them. You can remain deeply connected to your art while learning ways to care for yourself.

“Making it” looks different for everyone. Eventually, just like most things that start off exciting, the thrill and adrenaline of living here wears off, and you’ll settle into your routine. No matter what your profession looks like or where you live within the city, you have made it you take good care of yourself and [read more]

Choosing to have children is a life transition that counseling can help you understand for yourself. Raising kids in New York City comes with a set of challenges that boils down to your personal preferences and priorities, which is not too different from choosing to start a family while living anywhere else. Ultimately, it is [read more]

Perhaps you value the convenience of not needing a car and being able to rely on public transportation. You may also enjoy the freedom and benefits of walking, biking, or scooting from place to place with your family. Moving outside the city could mean adjusting to a lifestyle where driving is a more regular part [read more]

Communal living in a building and neighborhood can come with its own challenges. At the same time, you may have found a community where stepping outside your door and greeting neighbors, grocers, and other local business owners gives you a meaningful sense of belonging. If you’re considering leaving New York City, you may wonder whether [read more]

Choosing where to raise your child can bring up questions about the quality and selection of schools, as well as whether city living offers enough room for your family to grow. You may wonder if parks, public spaces, and playgrounds can provide the opportunities your child needs without a private yard. These are important considerations, [read more]

We understand how challenging having a special needs child can be for parents and their families, and we will support you in creating more balance in your life. It’s very common to get overwhelmed by books, blogs, podcasts, webinars, and meetings without coming up for air. We will help you carve out some time that [read more]

We encourage you to “trust your gut.” Nobody knows your child better than you do. As we support your emotional health in therapy, we are also a resource for outside professionals so you gather more information and grow your child’s treatment team as needed. Additionally, we can help you determine how to proceed with your [read more]