We understand what it’s like to live in a mode where slowing down feels uncomfortable or irresponsible.
- Is your anxiety simultaneously your superpower and the very thing holding you back?
- Do you feel guilty when you rest, prioritize yourself, or say “no” to others?
- Are you successful and driven, but still can’t call yourself happy?
New Yorkers come to us when they’re:
Under unrelenting pressure
Overthinking every interaction
Burnt out
Going 1000mph and can’t seem to slow down
Checked out of work
Feeling disconnected from others
Unfulfilled by life
Our therapists help you break free from the patterns that keep you stuck.
Suffering from panic attacks or chronic stress
What Therapy With Us Is Like
Through deep, gently challenging therapy, we help ambitious New Yorkers like you quiet the noise, recognize your blind spots, and build emotional resilience so you can actually feel as happy as you’ve been performing for everyone else.
We start by getting clear on what’s not working and what you want instead. From there, we combine insight with action so therapy leads to real change, not just more awareness.
Evidence-Based Therapy Approaches We Use
Explores subconscious motivations and how early relationships shape your current choices. Creates deep, lasting understanding. LEARN MORE
Psychodynamic therapy
Helps process trauma and experiences that still hold emotional charge to reduce reactivity and mental overload. LEARN MORE
EMDR
Provides structured tools and practical strategies to support stress management and decision-making.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Builds a strong working relationship between the client and the therapist, allowing for honesty without performance.
Humanistic and relational therapy
Clarifies values and direction to help you move out of analysis paralysis.
Motivational interviewing
Your brain is there to keep you alive, not happy. You need to do things that make you happy, not just expect it from your intellect.
- Better work/life balance
- Stronger communication with partners, parents, friends, and colleagues
- More clarity into their future
- Deeper insight into their past
- Richer relationships
- Higher work performance
- Improved focus
- More fulfillment in life
We offer in-person therapy in New York City and online across New York State.
Our therapists are native New Yorkers, transplants, and expats, with backgrounds across business, tech, education, athletics, and creative fields. We understand the pace and pressure of New York City and how exhausting it is to constantly present an untarnished image of yourself.
Therapy with us is direct, thoughtful, and grounded. We help move you out of your head and into a clearer relationship with yourself and others, without talking in circles.
About LightLine Therapy | NYC
Education, Credentials, & Trainings
- Licensed therapists in New York
- Backgrounds in business, tech, education, athletics, and creative fields
- Training in psychodynamic therapy, EMDR, CBT, and motivational interviewing
A bilingual (English/Italian), multicultural therapist passionate about supporting expats, overthinkers, and anxiously attached partners.
03 / First Session
We clarify goals and begin the work.
02 / Brief Consultation
We’ll talk about what you’re looking for, ensure we’re a good fit, and discuss any questions you have.
01 / Contact Us
Send us a message or book a free consultation directly with a therapist.
3 Steps to Get Started
Ready to Finally Prioritize Yourself?
How do I know if therapy would actually help me?
Many people who come to therapy are functioning well on the outside but feel worn down internally. If stress, anxiety, or dissatisfaction feel constant rather than situational, therapy can help you understand what’s driving that pattern. For people living high-pressure lives, therapy often becomes a space to slow down, think clearly, and regain perspective.
What kinds of stress brings New Yorkers to therapy?
People often seek therapy due to work pressure, relationship strain, loneliness, or feeling disconnected despite being surrounded by others. Financial stress, career comparison, and limited time to rest can also quietly compound emotional strain. Therapy provides space to unpack these pressures without having to minimize or rationalize them.
How do people fit therapy into their busy schedules? I’m already stretched thin as it is.
Therapy is about prioritizing yourself and thinking about yourself, instead of everyone else vying for your attention. If you’re busy, you likely won’t be able to “find” the time for therapy, so you’ll have to make the time. We offer virtual therapy so you can meet from the office (as long as you’re in a private space), or in-person therapy if it’s easier to leave your apartment.
How do I know if I’m making progress?
Sometimes progress will be obvious (i.e. you’re in a significantly better mood) and sometimes it will be more nuanced. LightLine therapists adopt a strength-based approach to identify and bring attention to these positive changes, small or large. After all, the small steps pave the way for larger ones. The evidence of growth and change will be most apparent when there is a trusting, authentic relationship between you and your therapist.
What makes LightLine Therapy a good fit for people with demanding lives?
LightLine Therapy is designed for people who are thoughtful, capable, and used to pushing through. We offer a direct, insight-driven approach that respects your intelligence and your time. Therapy here isn’t about venting endlessly, but about understanding patterns, acting upon self-awareness, and creating meaningful change.
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