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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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Louis Luba

New York, New York

Louis Luba

MSW, University of Denver
Years in practice: 2
Offers:  Remote Therapy

Grow through life with support and guidance. I’m Louis, a compassionate therapist dedicated to helping you navigate life’s challenges, build healthy relationships, and deepen your self-understanding. Using a trauma-informed, integrative approach, we’ll work together at your pace to foster clarity, confidence, and lasting change in a safe, welcoming space.

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. 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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Sam Steinbock

New York, New York

Sam Steinbock

MSW, Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College
Years in practice: 7
Offers:  Remote Therapy

I welcome adolescents and adults who are experiencing mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, mood instability, and trauma. I am particularly attuned to the difficulties men face in understanding, experiencing, and expressing our emotions. I approach my work with compassion and warmth, along with deep respect for each individual’s experience and identities. I primarily use relational and psychodynamic modalities. This means I place an emphasis on the therapeutic relationship, and collaborate with my clients to identify, explore, and change relationship and behavior patterns. I believe a therapist can be a “friendly mirror,” gently guiding us to see and accept all parts of ourselves.

New York, New York
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Dennaé Harshaw

New York, New York

Dennaé Harshaw

MSW, Columbia University of New York
Years in practice: 5
Offers:  Remote Therapy

I am a collaborative psychotherapist who enjoys integrating CBT, IFS, mindfulness treatments, trauma-informed practices, somatic treatments, and psychodynamic psychotherapy in my work to offer the best care possible for my clients. I believe sexual health, understanding, and connection are vital. I know the importance of mind/body integration. I am a practitioner who truly believes that everyone heals in different ways and everyone deserves access to that healing.

New York, New York
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Mr. Charles Eisenberg

New York, New York

Mr. Charles Eisenberg

MSW, Marywood University. LCSW
Years in practice: 25+
Offers:  Remote Therapy

I combine Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with insight oriented psychotherapy. I often assign work for you to do in-between sessions. I sometimes utilize specific exercises to elict emotions and imagery.

New York, New York
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The Gender & Sexuality Therapy Center

New York, New York

The Gender & Sexuality Therapy Center

Number of Therapists: 8
Offers:  Remote Therapy, Individual Therapy, Group Therapy

For anyone, beginning therapy can be filled with a range of feelings, from fear to excitement to uncertainty. As therapists, we hope to guide, support, empower and be with you during this process of growth, exploration, and self actualization. We want to work with you to realize a life you find fulfilling on your own terms.

The Gender & Sexuality Therapy Center is a New York City based group of psychotherapists providing a wide range of services, including psychotherapy, supervision, workshops, and consultation focusing on gender, sexuality, sex and relationships.

We believe that taking the first step and beginning therapy is nothing short of courageous, is self-caring, and deeply rewarding, and we’re so glad you’re here.

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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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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Kyle Konarski

Scarsdale, New York

Kyle Konarski

MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Long Island University
Years in practice: 9
Offers:  Remote Therapy

If you’re struggling with stress, I can help. Are you yearning for a safe space to explore your inner world? Seeking to overcome challenges and unlock your full potential? I’m Kyle Konarski, a therapist dedicated to guiding you on a journey of self-discovery and growth. I am a fully licensed mental health counselor with EMDR training.

My approach is warm, empathic, and non-judgmental. I believe in the inherent strengths within each individual and tailor my therapy to empower you to become your best self. I practice from a strengths-based, person-centered, and integrative perspective, using various evidence-based practices to find the perfect fit for your needs. My expertise lies in supporting individuals facing anxiety and depression, as well as the common stressors that many men face.

Imagine feeling heard and understood in a safe and supportive environment, developing healthy coping mechanisms and navigating life’s challenges with resilience, building strong relationships and fostering self-compassion, and embracing your authentic self and living a fulfilling life. I’m here to guide you every step of the way. I believe in the transformative power of therapy and am dedicated to helping you create a life you truly love.

Ready to take the first step? Contact me today for a free consultation and embark on your journey of self-discovery.

Scarsdale, New York
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Aaron Kogel Smucker

New York, New York

Aaron Kogel Smucker

MSW, Hunter College's Silberman School of Social Work
Years in practice: 11
Offers:  Remote Therapy

I specialize in trauma and working with people who are impacted by stress, depression, anxiety, addiction, isolation, control issues, relationship issues, abusive relationships, anger management issues, and internalized oppression. If your spirituality is important to you, I’m trained and experienced incorporating people’s spiritual experiences and beliefs.

I will tailor our sessions to who you are and what you need so that our time together encourages personal growth, healing, and positive changes that ripple out across your life. If you are interested in learning more or are ready to make an appointment, then I encourage you to reach out.

New York, New York
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Marc Diener

Roslyn, New York

Marc Diener

PhD in Clinical Psychology, Adelphi University
Years in practice: 18
Offers:  Remote Therapy

You have a lot of choices in selecting a therapist and psychologist. What’s different about me and my practice? (1) You’re getting an expert: I have a PhD in Clinical Psychology, I completed advanced training in my postdoctoral fellowship, and I trained at prestigious institutions. (2) I am an internationally recognized scholar in psychotherapy research, personality assessment, and psychotherapy integration. (3) I have a number of specialty areas in my practice, including therapy for substance abuse, depression, anxiety, and relationship difficulties, as well as testing for Learning Disorders, ADHD, personality assessment, and comprehensive diagnostic evaluations.

Roslyn, New York
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Dr. Matthew Mandelbaum

New York, New York

Dr. Matthew Mandelbaum

PhD in Educational Psychology, Fordham University and MSEd in Childhood Special and General Education, Bank Street College and MA in Psychology, New York University. DBT Intensive Training, The Linehan Institute. Licensed Psychologist, NY State Education Dept.
Years in practice: 13
Offers:  Remote Therapy

Sometimes men need an empathic, strong male therapist to gain customized, practical tools to build a good life. I help highly-sensitive, highly-intelligent people, including professionals in business, healthcare, the arts, education, emerging adults, and university students. They might have achieved success in some domain and now feel stuck, as past treatment modalities may have been ineffective. Many of these kind, caring, and strong individuals have survived significant trauma; I work to help them regain and improve agency, autonomy, competence, and relatedness through dialectical behavior therapy, teaching and learning, and social entrepreneurship, so they can live full lives with resilience, joy, and peace.

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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