Individual Therapy in NYC
Individual therapy at arc nyc therapy is a place where you don’t have to hold it all together. You can slow down, feel what’s happening inside, and have steady support as you sort through what hurts, what’s confusing, and what needs to change.
Being a person in New York can feel like too much. Work, relationships, family, money, identity—there’s rarely space to notice how you actually are.
You don’t have to know exactly “what’s wrong” to start. Many people come in saying, “I just can’t keep doing this.”
Individual therapy can help with
Anxiety & depression – worry, overthinking, panic, low mood, numbness, “I don’t feel like myself”
Life transitions – breakups, moving to NYC, career shifts, grad school, identity changes
Trauma & complex PTSD – childhood emotional neglect, emotional/physical/sexual abuse, chaotic families
ADHD & neurodivergence – executive functioning struggles, overwhelm, masking, burnout
Attachment & relationships – anxious, avoidant, or disorganized attachment, fear of abandonment, choosing unavailable partners
Intense emotions & BPD traits – big feelings, emptiness, conflict in relationships, self-sabotage
LGBTQIA+ experiences – identity exploration, coming out, family stress, relationship challenges
Shame, perfectionism & people-pleasing – harsh inner critic, difficulty setting boundaries, feeling “too much” or “not enough”
We’re interested in helping you create more space, choice, and self-understanding — not just manage symptoms
Our therapists combine
Relational & depth-oriented therapy – exploring how early experiences and past relationships shape how you feel and relate now, including with us.
Somatic (body-based) work – noticing your nervous system: tension, shutdown, overwhelm, moments of ease.
Trauma-informed care – moving at a pace that feels safe, building stability before going into deeper material.
EMDR and other tools (when appropriate) – for targeted trauma or stuck beliefs.
What you can expect
A space where all parts of you are welcome—including anger, grief, confusion, ambivalence, and parts that feel “too much” or “not enough”
Curiosity about patterns: how you protect yourself, avoid conflict, chase closeness, or pull away without always realizing it
Attention to your body and nervous system: noticing when you feel tight, flooded, numb, or more grounded and connected
A steady relationship that supports ongoing work—not only crisis management
We offer sessions in person near Union Square and online across New York State.
Common questions
Do I need a specific diagnosis to start therapy?
No. Some people come in with diagnoses like anxiety, depression, ADHD, BPD, or PTSD; some don’t. We can explore language that feels useful rather than limiting.
Is therapy just talking about the past?
We will likely explore your history because it shapes how you feel and relate now—but always in service of your present life. We pay close attention to what’s happening in the moment: in your body, in your relationships, and between you and your therapist.
Do you offer online therapy?
Yes. We see clients in person near Union Square in NYC and online across New York State.
If something in you is tired of doing it alone, that matters. Book a free 15-minute consultation with a therapist at arc nyc therapy to see if we’re a good fit.