New York City-Based Psychotherapy

 

THERAPY FOR CREATIVES, ARTISTS, & ENTREPRENEURS

 

Working in creative industries comes with a unique set of challenges that can make life feel stressful and chaotic. With my background as a photographer and journalist, I’m passionate about artistic expression and offer specialized services to help creatives get inspired and thrive.

My personal experience provides me with special insight into the stresses and nuances of the creative world, making me uniquely positioned to support those in creative fields. I use depth-oriented psychotherapy to help clients foster personal and professional growth at any life stage, in any creative field or artistic discipline.

Most of my clients are in their 20s or 30s and fall into one or more of the following categories:

  • Theater, film, or TV (Actors, directors, playwrights, set designers, costume designers, filmmakers, cinematographers, screenwriters)

  • Music (Instrumentalists, vocalists, composers, songwriters, lyricists)

  • Dance (Dancers and choreographers)

  • Visual arts (Painters, sculptors, photographers, multimedia artists, illustrators, animators, graphic designers, web designers)

  • Writers (Novelists, poets, journalists, creative writers)

  • Multidisciplinary artists

  • Entrepreneurs and founders

  • Other creative industries

What challenges do creative professionals, artists, and entrepreneurs face?

Pursuing a career in creative fields often appears idyllic from the outside. But those within know it can be isolating and frustrating.

Navigating the intersection of ambition and creativity can be both exhilarating and demanding, often presenting unique challenges, such as:

  • Ambitious individuals often set high standards for themselves — driven by an innate desire to achieve goals and make a meaningful impact. This pressure to succeed can lead to stress, anxiety, & a fear of failure.

    In therapy, we will explore effective strategies to manage these challenges, foster resilience, & create a personalized roadmap toward your aspirations.

  • Careers in creative fields often involve uncertainty and unpredictability. You may grapple with the instability of freelance work, project-based employment, or the pursuit of entrepreneurial ventures — leading to insecurity and stress.

    In therapy, we will explore resilience-building strategies and goal-setting to navigate and embrace the dynamic nature of your creative career — leading to a more grounded and empowered professional journey.

  • Young professionals often undergo significant identity exploration — especially in creative fields, where personal expression is closely tied to your professional pursuits. This can be both enriching and challenging as you grapple with questions of self-discovery and authenticity.

    We’ll navigate this journey together, exploring and embracing your evolving identity and integrating your personal growth seamlessly into your creative and professional endeavors.

  • Many ambitious young professionals experience impostor syndrome — doubting your abilities and feeling like you don't deserve your achievements. This can undermine your confidence and lead to persistent self-doubt.

    Through the therapeutic process, we will explore and challenge limiting beliefs, work to increase feelings of “enoughness,” & foster a mindset of empowerment that helps you recognize and celebrate your accomplishments.

  • The boundary between work and personal life can blur for ambitious individuals who are deeply invested in their careers. Achieving a healthy work-life balance can be challenging — impacting relationships and stress levels.

    Together we will develop unique-to-you strategies to establish and maintain boundaries, leading to a more harmonious work-life integration.

  • Financial instability is a common challenge for many artists and creative professionals, as irregular income, lack of job security, juggling day jobs, and the pressure to monetize your passion adds to other stressors.

    Therapy can provide a supportive space to navigate these financial uncertainties, helping you address the emotional impact of financial stress, develop coping strategies, and manage your finances more effectively while staying true to your artistic vision.

  • You may compare yourself to peers, fostering a competitive mindset and leading to feelings of inadequacy, which can hinder genuine self-expression.

    Together we will explore strategies to navigate comparison, cultivate self-compassion, and build an authentic sense of self-worth, empowering you to embrace your unique journey with confidence and creativity.

  • Creative individuals may face periods of creative block or burnout, where inspiration seems elusive. This can be emotionally draining, impacting your sense of purpose and fulfillment in your work.

    Through a collaborative therapeutic approach, we will explore strategies to reignite creativity, manage stress, and foster a sustainable and fulfilling creative process, ensuring a more resilient and inspired professional journey.

  • As an artist, creative professional, or entrepreneur, you may feel under-appreciated or misunderstood. Friends and family might not fully grasp the challenges you face and may even disapprove of art-centric career choices, withdrawing their support when it is needed most.

    A therapist can help by providing a validating and understanding space, offering coping strategies to manage feelings of underappreciation and misunderstanding, and assisting in building a support network that respects and values your creative pursuits.

  • As a creative person, you may face the challenge of aligning your passion and creativity with practical career choices. Striking a balance between pursuing your creative interests and meeting practical career demands can be emotionally taxing.

    In your therapeutic journey, we will work together to identify strategies that harmonize your creative pursuits with pragmatic career decisions, fostering a fulfilling and sustainable path for your professional and personal growth.

 
 

 
 

INCREASING FREEDOM AND CREATIVITY

Daily living is a creative process.

When we are able to be and remain in connection with our authentic self and be fully present to each moment, we experience a sense of vitality and enhanced creativity in life. We can be playful, spontaneous, and imaginative in seeing options and possibilities.

Healthy children remind us of this state of creative vitality in their playful, experimental, and imaginative engagement with the world and people around them.

When the authentic connection to our creative self is lost or blocked for any number of reasons — including fear of judgment or failure, anger, the effects of trauma or difficulties in our past, substance use, or physical or emotional pain — we are unable to fully engage with our creative self.

In therapy, I work with you to uncover and overcome whatever is making it difficult to connect with your authentic self, freeing you to live more creatively.

 
 

 
 

MY APPROACH

I believe in a transformative therapeutic journey that fosters self-discovery and healing. Therapy is your space to figure out who you are and ask questions about what life means, where you’ve been, and where you’re going.

I’m dedicated to creating a relationship that is supportive, challenging, and welcoming to vulnerability. No matter the day, the occasion, or the need, I strive to create a space where you feel like you’re coming home to yourself and leaving shame behind. 

Sessions are engaging and collaborative, allowing us to explore challenges, celebrate victories, and navigate obstacles together. I believe therapy should be down-to-earth and approachable — a place where you feel heard, valued, and understood.

I draw on an integrative psychodynamic approach, where together we will explore the roots of your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. We'll uncover patterns from the past that may be influencing your present and work on building a foundation for a fulfilling future.

Sometimes therapy is uncomfortable, and sometimes it's enjoyable, but I like to think that — together — we always make it worthwhile. I'm honored to have a role in helping you to choose better, love better, and therefore, feel better.

 

 

HOW MY CLIENTS DESCRIBE THERAPY

engaging

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down-to-earth

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collaborative

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supportive

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approachable

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empowering

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engaging 〰️ down-to-earth 〰️ collaborative 〰️ supportive 〰️ approachable 〰️ empowering 〰️

 


 

HOW THERAPY HELPS

Therapy holds a unique healing power in guiding you through difficulties and reconnecting you to all the good parts of life.

Starting therapy is a courageous step toward a better life. My role is to help you navigate your thoughts, emotions, and actions, to get to what’s working and where you can make changes.

In the shared struggles of being human — confusion, conflict, changes, anxieties, sadness, and grief — therapy provides a space to express burdens and unspoken thoughts. My goal is to support you through challenges, offering understanding and perspective as you uncover your own answers.

Through therapy, you can expand your creativity, overcome obstacles, and achieve your goals in a way that aligns with your values and aspirations.


WHO IT’S FOR

Individuals looking to understand who they are and why they do what they do. Individuals struggling with recurring behaviors or thought patterns that aren’t serving themselves or their relationships. Individuals desiring freedom from negative self-talk and increased self-compassion. Individuals who are grieving, changing, or seeking meaning in life. Many of my clients are deep thinkers, creatives, and dreamers. If you are seeking healing. If you are ready to go deeper. If you are ready to find something more, then this process is for you.


HOW IT WORKS

Therapy isn’t necessarily a quick process. It isn’t about getting rid of the symptoms before you truly understand where the symptoms are coming from. Therapy is about exploring the entire root system. Thankfully, you don’t have to pull out the weeds alone. We’ll sit together weekly, exploring areas of your life and history that may be causing you trouble in your present. Through this, you will begin to cultivate desired changes or meaning in your life.