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Real Talk Therapy

New York, New York

Real Talk Therapy

Number of Therapists: 5
Offers:  Remote Therapy, Individual Therapy, Group Therapy

Finding the right therapist can feel daunting because it is crucial to find a good comfortable fit. Knowing this, we aim to create a strong therapeutic relationship with an emphasis on trust and acceptance. Our therapists bring unique interests, experience, and advanced training to support you in figuring out what’s working and what’s next for your life.

These are unusual and uncertain times. World events can leave us feeling powerless. Now more than ever connection is critical. Let’s join together and embrace our shared human experience. We hope that amidst the pain, confusion, and despair, our counselors can help you feel more awake and alive.

New York, New York
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Jesse Kahn

New York, New York

Jesse Kahn

MSW, Hunter College's Silberman School of Social Work
Years in practice: 15
Offers:  Remote Therapy

Starting therapy takes courage, which has the potential to transform your life. Therapy provides a unique opportunity to feel connected, heard, and understood by another human who shows up for you emotionally and empathically. All of you is welcome here. I’m a psychotherapist and sex therapist working with individuals, couples and multiple-partner relationships. I’m also the Founder and Director at The Gender & Sexuality Therapy Center, a psychotherapy group focusing on gender, sexuality, sex and relationships in NYC. I have specialized expertise working with: gender, masculinity, sexuality, non-monogamy, kink/BDSM, sexual functioning, sexual anxiety, relationship conflict, infidelity, desire differences and depression.

New York, New York
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Tara Gilliard

REMOTE ACROSS NEW YORK

Tara Gilliard

LMSW, Fordham University
Years in practice: 2
Offers:  Remote Therapy

Tara brings a warm, empathetic, and collaborative presence into the therapy room, grounded in evidence-based practice and deep respect for each client’s lived experience.

Her work focuses on anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and major life transitions, with an emphasis on resilience and self-discovery. She integrates clinical training with genuine human connection to help clients create lasting, meaningful change.

REMOTE ACROSS NEW YORK
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Lauren Palumbo

REMOTE ACROSS NEW YORK

Lauren Palumbo

MA, The George Washington University
Years in practice: 4
Offers:  Remote Therapy

For men who are used to being in control, anxiety can feel like something to push past rather than address. But ignoring it doesn’t make it go away. It often builds up over time, impacting your focus, relationships, and overall well-being. I help high-achieving men break out of stress and overthinking, work with emotions in a way that feels productive, and regain a sense of confidence and control.

REMOTE ACROSS NEW YORK
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Matthew Willner

REMOTE ACROSS NEW YORK

Matthew Willner

MSW, Columbia University
Years in practice: 4
Offers:  Remote Therapy

I’m a licensed therapist in New York specializing in men’s mental health, with advanced training in Internal Family Systems (IFS) — an approach that helps you understand the different parts of yourself that drive your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I work with men navigating depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, and life transitions, using a collaborative, non-judgmental approach that meets you where you are.

Taking the first step can often be the hardest, so I offer no-cost consultation calls to discuss what therapy together can look like.

REMOTE ACROSS NEW YORK
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Robert Zorella

New York, New York

Robert Zorella

Masters in Social Work, New York University
Years in practice: 8
Offers:  Remote Therapy

I am drawn to helping people who have dealt with trauma and feel persistent isolation and sadness in their daily lives. By looking at things together a different way, we can navigate a different path. Let’s explore together, like astronauts! By gaining perspective, you can find more opportunities for strength and agency in your daily life.

My goal is to help you make own space to think about things you didn’t know were possible, a safe space for exploration and support you on this path. Making the first step can be intimidating, but we can also go to new places. Contact me to setup a free consultation call to figure out how we can move forward together.

New York, New York
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Jeremy Ortman

New York, New York

Jeremy Ortman

MA in Counseling Psychology, Teacher's College, Columbia University
Years in practice: 18
Offers:  Remote Therapy

My approach to counseling is informed by multiple schools of thought including Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment Theory, and Relational Psychotherapy. Integrating these philosophies enhances my ability to adapt to the unique needs of each individual, family, or group that I work with. My style is interactive, practical, and infused with sensitivity and a sense of humor.

New York, New York
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Misha Firstein-Rudder

New York, New York

Misha Firstein-Rudder

MSW, New York University
Years in practice: 2
Offers:  Remote Therapy

Utilizing experiential and behavioral approaches, I provide people with a flexible and layered approach to therapy that explores internal conflict, processes painful memories, and creates actionable steps for the future. Utilizing primarily IFS, EMDR, and ACT, I work with you to explore and engage with life in a way that feels meaningful, purposeful, and valuable. If you are interested in learning more about me and my work, feel free to reach out so we can schedule a free fifteen-minute consultation call and see if we are a good fit.

New York, New York
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Gabriela Tilevitz

New York, New York

Gabriela Tilevitz

MSW, New York University. LMSW, National Association of Social Workers
Years in practice: 8
Offers:  Remote Therapy

I specialize in working with individuals and couples looking to explore issues related to relationships, sex and sexuality. Often times shame, guilt, anxiety and sadness are the core emotions at the center of our distress. Together we can work towards facing some of these negative and uncomfortable feelings in order to lead you towards a path of healing and empowerment. In understanding yourself and your needs better I hope you can begin to feel more confident in making decisions, letting go of the things you may have been holding onto, or feeling more connected to yourself and others.

New York, New York
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Peter Paul

New York, New York

Peter Paul

MSW, Fordham University. LMSW, New York State Education Department
Years in practice: 5
Offers:  Remote Therapy

Asking for help can be a tremendously difficult task and you have already taken a great step in your own healing process. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, existential questions, relationship issues or other obstacles life might throw your way, we can define what therapy should look and feel like for you. My approach to therapy relational, person-centered, and exploratory. Treatment may include CBT and mindfulness exercises as tools to improve self-awareness and grounding in the present moment. Examining the relationship between your thoughts, emotions and behavioral patterns will help guide our work together in order to cultivate healing change.

New York, New York
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Dr. Anica Mulzac

New York, New York

Dr. Anica Mulzac

PsyD, Regent University
Years in practice: 14
Offers:  Remote Therapy

Dr. Anica adopts a collaborative clinical approach to treatment, grounded in the belief that you are the expert on you, integrating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Family Systems Theory, Racial History, Trauma Informed Lens, and Interpersonal Theory infused with the strengths-based principles of Positive Psychology and the centering techniques of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Mindfulness.

New York, New York
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Simon Bresler

New York, New York

Simon Bresler

MSW in Clinical Practice Social Work w/ Specialization in Mental Health, Hunter College, CUNY
Years in practice: 14
Offers:  Remote Therapy

My therapeutic style is interactive, warm, and emotionally present. I utilize cutting-edge therapies, such as AEDP (Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy) and IFS (Internal Family Systems therapy), so that my patients experience growth in real time.

New York, New York
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Jonathan Vargas

New York, New York

Jonathan Vargas

MS, Pace University
Years in practice: 8
Offers:  Remote Therapy

I’m passionate about helping clients understand the stressors and roadblocks in their lives and develop skills and tools to ensure change is possible and sustainable.

My approach is shaped by my own healing journey through belonging, intergenerational trauma, and people-pleasing. I show up with curiosity, understanding, and a commitment to advocacy against prejudice.

My work often focuses on identity, anxiety, self-esteem, environmental stress, and life transitions. If you want honest conversations about identity, emotions, and the roles we’ve been taught to play.

If you are looking for therapy that feels human, collaborative, and built for real change, I would love to connect.

New York, New York
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Dr. Simay Gokbayrak

New York, New York

Dr. Simay Gokbayrak

PhD in Clinical Psychology, University of Rhode Island
Years in practice: 8
Offers:  Remote Therapy

I provide science-informed therapy for men. I am committed to helping you gain clarity about what is a valued life to you and manage the things that are getting in the way of that life you want to live and the person you want to be.

New York, New York
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Dr. Peter Haugen

New York, New York

Dr. Peter Haugen

PhD, University of Tennessee Knoxville
Years in practice: 19
Offers:  Remote Therapy

In my experience, few individuals come to therapy feeling that “typical” treatment categories adequately capture their difficulties, hopes, and fears.
Instead, the individuals I work with sometimes describe feeling preoccupied by aspects of important relationships, blocked in their ability to express themselves authentically, or lacking self-confidence. Initially, some may even have trouble finding the right words to describe the changes they’d like to make. Finding these words—the right words—to describe what’s wrong and what relief would look like is a central part of treatment.

New York, New York
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