Psychologist on Upper West Side, NY

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On the Upper West Side, life moves fast. When worry, low mood, or panic take over, a clear plan from a listening ear really helps.

At Gordon Therapy Group, our licensed psychologists have over 20 years of experience, utilizing CBT and other evidence-based methods to create lasting change—clearer thinking, steadier moods, and habits that endure beyond the session. 

We offer in-person sessions on the UWS and telehealth for clients located in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.

Therapist and client in conversation during counseling session.

Our Therapeutic Approach

Therapy with us is practical, collaborative, and anchored in research. Here’s how it unfolds in sessions and between sessions.

  • CBT is the foundation. We map the link between thoughts, emotions, and behavior—then teach tools that make daily life easier. 
  • Clear goals, steady feedback. We set targets together and regularly check progress, so you know what’s working.
  • Active skills, real life. Exposure for anxiety and panic, behavioral activation for depression, problem‑solving, and mindfulness are helpful tools.
  • Trauma‑informed and affirming. We move at your pace, focusing on safety and fit.

Each service below includes a brief overview, allowing you to quickly determine which one best fits your needs.

Anxiety Therapy in the Upper West Side

Worry and avoidance constrict your world. We apply CBT, exposure, and daily strategies in our anxiety therapy to help manage rumination, improve sleep, and reduce stress, so you can show up where it counts.

We’ll help you identify triggers, reduce safety behaviors, and use graded exposure to face the moments you’ve been skipping—meetings, social plans, commutes, or sleep routines.

You’ll learn skills for rumination, perfectionism, and “what-ifs,” plus simple strategies to calm the body when anxiety spikes.

Depression Therapy

Low motivation and energy can make even the smallest tasks weigh heavily. Behavioral activation, cognitive tools, and gentle change for depression therapy help you get back on track.

We monitor what turns your day around and what sucks the life out of it, then adapt the plan accordingly. Sessions prioritize gentle accountability: small accomplishments, done repeatedly, that help things move forward again.

Trauma Therapy on Upper West Side, NY

We follow a safety-first, structured method of trauma therapy for processing difficult experiences. You control the pace. We establish coping capacity, then address what’s next.

When you’re ready, we use structured, trauma-informed CBT approaches to work through memories and triggers without flooding.

Panic Disorder Therapy

Panic feels sudden, but it follows a pattern. Interoceptive and situational exposures, grounding techniques, and cognitive tools help you break the cycle.

With panic disorder therapy, we’ll help you practice coping skills for catastrophic thoughts, breath and posture strategies that support recovery, and a stepwise plan to gradually face situations and places that trigger panic—such as subways, elevators, and meetings.

Eating Disorder Therapy

Numerous messages are circulating about how we should look. Everywhere you turn, someone is talking about intuitive eating, “skinny” foods, or the perfect gym body. Families often add to this with comments about food and body shape. Put together, it’s no surprise most people have hang-ups around food and their bodies. We’re here to help. 

Our eating disorder therapy offers non-judgmental skills-based support for both eating disorders and disordered eating, as well as body image concerns. We keep plans realistic and practical, with steps that will help you live a more fulfilling, happier life.

In‑Person & Telehealth Options

Different seasons of life call for different formats. Here’s how to choose.

  • In-Person Therapy: Quiet, private office on the Upper West Side—convenient to the 1/2/3 and B/C lines, Central Park, and neighborhood schools.
  • Telehealth Therapy: Secure, HIPAA-compliant video sessions for clients located in New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut. Many clients opt for a hybrid schedule to strike a balance between work and family.
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Frequently Asked Questions

To keep things simple, here are answers to the most common questions we hear.

How is therapy with a psychologist different from general counseling?

Psychologists complete doctoral-level training in assessment and evidence‑based treatment. Sessions tend to be structured and goal‑oriented, with approaches like CBT that emphasize skills and trackable outcomes.

We clarify your goals, review relevant history, and outline a starting plan. You’ll leave knowing the initial skills we’ll practice and how often we’ll meet.

Timelines vary, but many clients notice early gains within a few weeks when practicing between sessions. Courses typically consist of 12–16 sessions, adjusted according to individual needs and progress.

We’ll start by understanding what wasn’t a fit, making sure that we understand why you are struggling—then tailor a plan with clear goals, active skills practice, and regular progress checks so the work feels targeted and useful.

Begin Today

Take the next step toward feeling more balanced and confident.

Meet with a licensed psychologist who will help you map what’s getting in the way and practice small, doable steps—at a pace that feels safe. 

Request an Appointment to speak with our team today.

Location

241 Central Park W # 1D, New York, NY 10024

Phone: (917) 972-5671

Email: info@gordontherapygroup.com

Hours of Operation

Monday – Friday: 9 AM – 6 PM
Saturday – Sunday: Closed