Therapy for Anxiety, Relationships, and OCD in New York

You’re doing well on the outside… and just wished you actually felt better on the inside.

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Are you overthinking, people pleasing, and second guessing yourself — even when you’re doing “well” on paper?

If anxiety, self doubt, or OCD are keeping you from feeling like yourself or leaving you stuck in unsatisfying relationships, therapy can help.

Individual and couples therapy for adults in NYC
Offering virtual sessions throughout New York and
in person sessions in Midtown Manhattan

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  • "Working with you has accelerated my personal growth, self confidence, and my relationships. You never failed to provide support, understanding, empathy, and a safe space to work through everything. I've looked forward to every session we had and always felt refreshed and clear headed at the end of each one." - Former client

  • "Julie is compassionate and understanding therapist and group practice owner who can easily relate and build rapport with her clients. She and her team provide expert psychodynamic therapy for individuals going through major life transitions such as a breakups or a divorce. As a psychologist, I trust Julie and her team to provide the utmost care for any client or couple I might refer!" - Ivy Ruths, PhD

  • "Truthfully, you have made me love therapy again, and thats all because of you! Thank you again for everything I can’t express enough how much you have helped me." - Former client

  • "If you are in New York City and need therapy for relationships then Julie and her team are who you need to reach out to! Julie takes immense care in her work with clients and hires therapists who do the same! If you are feeling overwhelmed and stuck in your relationships, reach out to them today!" - Annie Krajewski, PsyD

  • "It's because of you that our relationship is so strong and that I am much less terrified of commitment than I used to be. Thanks again for everything." - Former client

  • "Julie is a seasoned clinician who is passionate about helping her clients create long lasting change. Julie is genuine and authentic in her approach and is exceptional at building strong therapeutic relationships. She is an incredible person and therapist." - Elisabeth Gulotta, LMHC

  • "I am really grateful for our sessions because you pointed out my self deprecating language, and general self criticalness and self hatred. Our sessions laid a solid foundation for me to continue developing skills in self compassion." - Former client

  • "Julie is a smart, creative, and compassionate clinician. She provides the highest levels of individualized care and provides life changing treatment." - Lindsay Liben, LCSW

  • "I can't thank you enough for all of your help, hard work, patience and understanding." - Former client

  • "Amanda is an empathetic therapist that meets each client with genuine presence and care. She listens deeply and honors each clients pace and needs. Her calm and steady demeanor fosters trust with clients creating a supportive environment for growth." - Clare Pasulka, LMHC

  • "Thanks to you I have much less mental issues than we first met. You taught me a good framework to deal with issues and ask the right questions." - Former client

  • "Amanda is a skilled and empathetic therapist who brings both warmth and professionalism to her work. She creates a space where clients feel genuinely understood and supported. I highly recommend her to anyone seeking transformative, meaningful therapy." - Rachel Moses, LMHC

Does this sound familiar?

  • In your day to day life…

    You’re capable and responsible, but it often feels like you’re just getting through things rather than actually enjoying them. On the outside, you’re functioning — showing up to work, keeping relationships, getting through your days. You carry a constant sense of pressure, even during downtime. Rest doesn’t feel restorative, and it’s hard to fully be present without your mind jumping to what’s next or what’s missing.

  • In your relationships…

    You’ve tried communicating differently, reading advice articles, or forcing yourself to “let it go,” but you keep hitting the same walls. You notice shifts in tone, energy, or distance and immediately worry you’ve done something wrong. You fear being “too much” or not enough. You may pull back when things feel intense, or find yourself drawn to unavailable people. Old patterns repeat, leaving you frustrated and exhausted.

  • At work and in your life direction…

    You feel pressure to have it all figured out. Career stress, burnout, or a big life change leaves you unsure how to move forward. You overthink decisions, worry about making the “wrong” move, and tie your worth to productivity or success. You want clarity, confidence, and a grounded sense of direction without burning out to get there.

  • On the inside...

    Your mind won’t slow down. It replays conversations, worries about what could go wrong, or tells you you’re behind and should be doing more. You overthink, second guess yourself, and brace for the next problem. Even when life looks “fine” on paper, your body feels tense, tired, or unable to fully relax. You feel low, flat, or disconnected from joy. You want to understand why you respond this way — whether it’s anxiety, OCD, attachment wounds, or past experiences — without shaming yourself.

  • You’ve tried coping on your own...

    Journaling, self help books and podcasts, meditation apps, or “pushing through” — but the relief never lasts. The patterns keep repeating, and you feel like you’re stuck in the same cycle no matter what you do.

  • You want...

    clarity, relief, and a sense that someone truly sees and understands you. You want to move forward in your career, relationships, and life — but you feel stuck or frozen in overwhelm. Whether it’s anxiety, OCD, attachment struggles, or repeating relationship patterns, these challenges can make even a “normal” day feel impossible. You want to trust that the patterns that feel impossible to break can actually shift.

Here's how we work with you:

  • We help you understand why your patterns keep repeating.

    Using psychodynamic and attachment-based therapy, we explore how early experiences, past relationships, and learned coping strategies shape how you handle stress, intimacy, conflict, and self worth today. This helps make sense of anxiety, relationship struggles, and emotional reactivity. Not to place blame, but to give you clarity and choice. Insight is the foundation for change.

  • We support healthier relationships and clearer boundaries.

    For clients seeking relationship therapy, couples therapy, or help navigating dating, attachment anxiety, or conflict, we focus on communication, boundaries, and emotional safety. We help you understand what’s coming from attachment wounds versus what’s happening in the present relationship, so you can respond with clarity instead of fear.

  • We work directly with anxiety, rumination, and OCD patterns.

    If you’re stuck in overthinking, catastrophizing, reassurance-seeking, or mental loops, we address this head-on using CBT and ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention). This is especially helpful for anxiety therapy and OCD therapy, where the goal isn’t to eliminate thoughts, but to reduce how much power they have over your life.

  • We help with career stress, burnout, and feeling stuck.

    If you’re feeling overwhelmed, unmotivated, or questioning your direction, therapy can help you slow down and reconnect with what actually matters. We work with clients seeking career stress and burnout therapy, helping you untangle anxiety from identity, reduce pressure, and make grounded decisions without burning out.

  • We help you regulate your nervous system, not just your thoughts.

    Anxiety, relationship stress, and burnout live in the body as much as the mind. Using DBT and EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy), we help you recognize when your nervous system is activated, develop grounding skills, and respond to stress with more stability and self trust. Instead of panic, shutdown, or people pleasing.

  • We help you make sense of your story and move forward.

    Using narrative therapy, we help you understand your experiences — including depression, breakups, divorce, or major life changes in a way that feels coherent and empowering. This work is especially helpful for depression therapy and breakup and divorce therapy, where clarity and meaning are essential for healing.

Sound like what you’re looking for?

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Meet Our Team!

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    Julie Newman

     LMHC-D | Founder & Therapist

    Specializes in anxiety, relationships, depression, and breakups/divorce using CBT, DBT, psychodynamic, and attachment-based therapy

    Learn more about Julie
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    Amanda Fogel

    MHC-LP | Associate Therapist

    Specializes in relationships, couples therapy, anxiety, OCD, and career stress using CBT, EFT, ERP, psychodynamic, and narrative therapy

    Learn more about Amanda

  • The first step is to schedule a complimentary 15 minute phone consultation call. You can book that directly through our online calendar here.

    This is a chance for us to briefly connect and make sure it feels like a good fit. During the call:

    • We’ll ask what’s bringing you to therapy and what you’re hoping to work on.

    • We’ll share more about our approach and how we typically structure sessions.

    • We’ll review practical details like fees, insurance, and availability.

    • You’ll have space to ask any questions you have.

    If it feels like a good fit, we’ll schedule your first session and send over any remaining paperwork.

    We want you to feel informed, comfortable, and confident moving forward.

  • Both Julie and Amanda offer in person and virtual sessions, with varying weekday availability.

    In Person Sessions: We offer in person sessions at our modern Midtown Manhattan office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

    While we’re licensed in New York, we’re happy to see clients in person who may live in New Jersey or Connecticut and travel to New York for work (or for therapy).

    Virtual Sessions: We also offer virtual therapy through a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform.

    Per licensing laws, clients must be physically located in New York State for virtual sessions.

  • We are an out-of-network practice, which means we are not contracted with insurance companies and do not bill insurance directly.

    However, many insurance plans include out-of-network benefits. This means your insurance company may reimburse you for a portion of each session fee after you’ve paid.

    Many clients are reimbursed 60 - 90% of the session fee once their out of network deductible is met. We can either submit claims on your behalf or provide a superbill for you to submit to your insurance.

    Visit our Fees & Insurance page to learn more and instantly check your out of network benefits. You can even estimate your cost per session using our free insurance benefits calculator!

  • Our first session is a chance for us to get to know each other and make sure it feels like a good fit.

    We’ll briefly review your intake paperwork, including important policies and how your privacy is protected. From there, the focus is on you; what’s bringing you in, what you’ve been experiencing, and what your goals for therapy are.

    We’ll ask thoughtful questions to better understand your life experiences and patterns, and we’ll listen with empathy and without judgment.

    If it feels like a good fit, we’ll schedule our next session.

    Therapy is a space where you can vent, gain new perspectives, challenge old patterns, and build practical tools. It can feel relieving, insightful, and sometimes uncomfortable — all at the same time.

  • The length of therapy is different for everyone and depends on your goals, the patterns we’re working on, and the level of support you’re looking for.

    Some clients come in with a specific challenge and benefit from short-term, focused work over a few months. Others choose longer term therapy to explore deeper patterns, strengthen self trust, and create lasting change.

    We’ll regularly check in about your progress and make collaborative decisions about pacing and frequency. Therapy isn’t open ended by default, it’s intentional and tailored to what feels helpful and effective for you.

What you can expect from therapy

  • You notice anxiety and overthinking without getting trapped.

    You still feel worried or uncertain at times, but instead of spiraling for hours, you recognize the pattern, ground yourself, and move forward.

  • Your relationships feel safer and more connected.

    You communicate more effectively, set boundaries without guilt, and feel more secure in romantic, family, or work relationships.

  • You make decisions with more confidence.

    Whether it’s setting boundaries, speaking up at work, or navigating relationships, you weigh what matters to you instead of being paralyzed by fear, doubt, or what others think.

  • You regulate your emotions instead of being ruled by them.

    You handle stress, setbacks, or conflict without spiraling or shutting down. You develop practical skills that make daily life feel more manageable.

  • You understand your patterns.

    You can tell the difference between anxiety or OCD-driven reactions and what’s actually happening in the present moment. You see attachment patterns clearly and know how to respond without repeating old cycles.

  • You trust yourself more.

    You feel grounded in your decisions, your worth isn’t defined by perfection or productivity, and you carry a sense of stability no matter what’s happening around you.

How to get started:

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Step 1: Schedule a free consultation

Choose a time that works for you to connect and see if working together feels like a good fit

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Step 2: Join the call

We’ll talk more about what you’re looking for, how we work, and walk through logistics like scheduling, payment, and whether you’d like to meet in person or virtually

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Step 3: Get ready for your first session

If it feels like a good fit, we’ll schedule your first session, send your intake paperwork, and everything you need to start therapy

Ready to begin?

Schedule a free 15 minute consultation to talk about what you're dealing with and explore whether working with our team is the right next step.

We support clients navigating anxiety, depression, OCD, career stress and burnout, relationship concerns, and breakups or divorce.

We offer in person therapy in Midtown Manhattan and virtual therapy across New York State.

Schedule a Free Consultation

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