THERAPY FOR INDIVIDUALS, COUPLES, AND TEENS IN MANHATTAN
Therapy for Manhattan Residents
Finding the right therapist in Manhattan can feel overwhelming, especially when you are looking for thoughtful, relational, and queer-affirming care. Groundwork Therapy offers individual, couples, teen, and group therapy for clients living and working in Manhattan who are seeking in-person therapy rooted in connection, curiosity, and depth.
Our physical office is located in Brooklyn, and we regularly work with individuals, couples, and families from Manhattan who value intentional, affirming, and relationship-centered therapy. Virtual therapy is also an option depending on clients’ needs and schedules.
In-Person Therapy Serving Manhattan
If you are looking for in-person or virtual therapy while living or working in Manhattan, our location is accessible and worth the short commute for care that feels personal and attuned.
Therapy Services for Manhattan Clients
Many clients in Manhattan choose in-person therapy for the depth, presence, and consistency it offers. Our Brooklyn office provides a calm, grounded setting that allows space to slow down, reflect, and do meaningful therapeutic work. We explore this more in our blog post on why some Manhattan residents choose Brooklyn-based therapy practices.
We work with clients from neighborhoods across Manhattan, including but not limited to the Upper West Side, Upper East Side, Harlem, Midtown, Chelsea, the West Village, the East Village, SoHo, Tribeca, Union Square, and the Lower East Side.
INDIVIDUAL THERAPY
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Individual therapy can be helpful if you are navigating anxiety, stress, burnout, or emotional overwhelm. Many adults come to therapy during periods of transition, uncertainty, or when familiar coping strategies no longer feel effective.
We work with adults seeking support around:
Anxiety and chronic stress
Depression and low mood
Life transitions and decision making
Relationship and intimacy concerns
Identity exploration and self-understanding
Work stress and burnout
Feeling stuck or disconnected
You do not need a specific diagnosis to begin therapy. Many people come because something feels off and they want space to explore it with care.
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Our approach to individual therapy is relational and collaborative. We believe that change happens through developing understanding of patterns and automatic processes that are getting in your way, and then, with the help of the therapeutic relationship, taking action in new, corrective ways.
Therapy is shaped by your goals, pace, and lived experience. Sessions may focus on present concerns, past experiences, or how relational dynamics show up in your life now. We prioritize emotional safety, consent, flexibility, and curiosity in the therapeutic process.
We work in a way that honors complexity and avoids rigid frameworks or one-size-fits-all solutions.
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Individual therapy with us may be a good fit if you are looking for:
In-person, depth-oriented therapy
Affirming care that does not rely on labels or assumptions
Therapy to create lasting, life-long change, not temporary fixes
Space to explore identity, relationships, and emotional life
An insurance-free, private-pay practice
If this resonates, we welcome you to reach out.
Learn more about Individual Therapy at Groundwork.
COUPLES THERAPY & PREMARITAL COUNSELING
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We provide couples therapy for partners living in Manhattan, including queer couples therapy. Whether you are navigating conflict, intimacy concerns, trust, or major life decisions, therapy can help create clarity and connection.
Couples seek therapy for many reasons. Some come during moments of crisis, while others want support navigating change or strengthening their relationship before challenges escalate.
Couples therapy may be helpful if you are experiencing:
Ongoing conflict or communication breakdowns
Emotional distance or disconnection
Trust concerns or repair after rupture
Intimacy or desire differences
Life transitions that are impacting your relationship
Family Building
Repeating patterns that feel hard to shift
Difficulty navigating boundaries or decision making
You do not need to be at a breaking point to begin couples therapy. Many partners come because they want to understand each other more deeply and relate with greater care.
Learn more about Couples Therapy and Queer Couples Therapy at Groundwork.
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Our approach to couples therapy is flexible, transparent, and collaborative. We focus on understanding patterns between partners rather than assigning blame or taking sides. Therapy creates space to slow interactions down, explore emotional needs, and practice new ways of communicating.
We attend to attachment, internalized narratives, meaning-making in communication, power dynamics, and the broader contexts that shape relationships. Sessions are structured with care and flexibility, allowing room for both partners to feel heard and supported.
Therapy is not about fixing one person. It is about understanding the relationship and creating change together.
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Our premarital therapy program is designed for couples who want to approach marriage with intention, clarity, and care. Rather than focusing only on problem solving, premarital therapy at Groundwork creates space to understand patterns, values, and relational dynamics before making a long-term commitment.
Couples use this process to explore communication styles, emotional needs, conflict patterns, family influences, expectations around partnership, and how each partner experiences safety, closeness, and repair. The goal is not to achieve perfection, but to build shared language, insight, and tools that support a resilient and connected relationship.
Our approach to premarital therapy is relational and collaborative. We work with couples to slow conversations down, surface unspoken assumptions, and deepen understanding of how each partner shows up in the relationship. This work is affirming and inclusive, and we welcome couples of all identities and configurations, including queer couples.
Premarital therapy is offered as a structured, time-limited program within our private practice. Sessions take place in-person or virtual at our Brooklyn office and will be tailored to each couple’s needs, pace, and goals.
Read more about our premarital program.
TEEN THERAPY
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Adolescence can be a time of rapid change, emotional intensity, and identity development. We offer teen therapy for families in Manhattan who are seeking affirming, developmentally informed care for their adolescents.
Our therapists support teens with anxiety, depression, school stress, family transitions, identity exploration, and relationship challenges. We also offer queer-affirming teen therapy that creates space for teens to explore who they are in a supportive and respectful environment.
Learn more on our Teen Therapy page.
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Our approach to teen therapy is relational and collaborative. We prioritize building trust with adolescents while also supporting healthy communication and collaboration with caregivers.
Therapy is paced with care and shaped by each teen’s developmental needs, personality, and goals. Sessions may include conversation, reflection, and skill building, while also making room for emotion, curiosity, and self-expression.
We work with teens in a way that honors their autonomy while maintaining appropriate involvement with parents or caregivers.
We view teen therapy as a collaborative process that includes thoughtful communication with parents or caregivers. While teens have their own private therapeutic space, we also support caregivers in understanding how to best support their adolescent.
The level of parent involvement is discussed openly and adjusted as therapy unfolds, always with attention to the teen’s wellbeing and developmental needs.
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Teen therapy at Groundwork may be a good fit if you are looking for:
In-person therapy for adolescents
Queer-affirming, developmentally informed care
A relational approach that values trust and collaboration
Thoughtful involvement of caregivers
If you are seeking a highly structured or behavior-only approach, our practice may not be the right match. We prioritize depth, understanding, and sustainable growth.
GROUP THERAPY
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Group therapy provides a unique opportunity to connect with others, practice relational skills, and feel less alone. We offer both in-person and virtual interpersonal therapy process groups for adults that support growth, reflection, and community.
Clients often choose group therapy as a complement to individual work or as a primary form of support.
View our Group Therapy Page to learn more about current group offerings, scheduling details, and enrollment information.
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We provide Interpersonal Process Group therapy. This approach focuses on the “here-and-now,” using in-the-moment self-observation to develop self-understanding. Groups are facilitated by experienced clinicians who attend to group dynamics, individual experiences, and the emotional field of the group as a whole.
Rather than focusing on advice or problem solving, group therapy emphasizes reflection and curiosity. Participants are invited to engage at their own pace while being supported in taking relational risks over time.
Confidentiality, consent, and mutual respect are foundational to our group work.
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Group therapy at Groundwork may be a good fit if you are looking for:
An in-person therapy group
A group therapy experience that focuses on growth, not just support
A relational, process-oriented approach
Experiential learning
Thoughtfully facilitated groups
A respectful and affirming therapeutic environment
Group therapy requires a willingness to engage with others and reflect on shared experiences. Our clinicians support participants throughout this process.
Queer-Affirming Therapy
At Groundwork Therapy, we provide queer-affirming therapy for teens, adults, and couples. Our Brooklyn-based therapists welcome clients from Manhattan and across New York State, offering a space where your identity is not something to explain, justify, or mask. Therapy is grounded in respect, curiosity, and collaboration, while also making room for nuance, growth, and the full complexity of lived experience.
We understand that queer and LGBTQ experiences are shaped by relationships, culture, family systems, and the broader social context. You are never expected to educate your therapist or fit into a predefined narrative.
Queer-affirming therapy can support you in exploring your identity and self-understanding, coming out, relationships and intimacy, managing anxiety and depression, family dynamics and boundaries, experiences of shame or internalized messages, and navigating systems that feel invalidating or unsafe.
We offer tailored support for individuals and teens seeking a safe, affirming space to explore identity, relationships, and emotional experiences, as well as for couples navigating relational dynamics, visibility, minority stress, power, consent, and emotional closeness.
Groundwork Therapy creates an environment of affirmation, respect, and curiosity, helping queer and LGBTQ clients feel fully seen, supported, and understood.
Why Manhattan Clients Choose Groundwork Therapy
Clients from Manhattan often choose our practice because of our relational approach, queer-affirming values, and commitment to thoughtful, individualized care. We prioritize collaboration, consent, and curiosity in the therapy process.
Our Brooklyn-based office allows us to offer in-person therapy that feels grounded and intentional, while still being accessible to those living or working in Manhattan. If you are considering therapy and weighing different options, we share more about why many Manhattan clients choose to commute to Brooklyn for therapy in our blog.You can read more about this in our blog post on why some Manhattan residents choose Brooklyn-based therapy practices. If you are looking for therapy in Manhattan and feel drawn to our approach, we invite you to reach out.
We offer complimentary consultations to help determine whether Groundwork Therapy is a good fit for your needs.