conversations
for self-awareness
and practical solutions.
virtual psychotherapy for
new yorkers.
new ways to understand social anxiety, self-image, and sexual dysfunction.
focused direction.
tangible results.
specialties.
pornography addiction.
also known as problematic porn use. to manage your sexual preoccupation, excessive porn viewing, and other self-defeating patterns.
social anxiety.
to manage the overwhelm holding you back from socializing, forming deeper connections with others, and accepting yourself.
other self-defeating patterns.
shame, low self-esteem, and other sexual compulsions. we’ll discuss if what you’re experiencing is within the realm of treatment.
approach.
My goal for every client is for them to gain awareness about themselves, their challenges, and their needs, and then act in new ways to build healthier habits.
To do this, my approach takes from several evidence-based practices and ideas.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. To develop healthier ways of thinking, feeling, and acting by identifying and challenging distorted and unhelpful thoughts.
Mindfulness. To develop your ability in observing your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in real-time and without harsh self-judgment.
Motivational Interviewing. Along the way, to always remain collaborative and true to the goals and values that feel right to you.
Self-Compassion. To develop a more honest and compassionate understanding of yourself and the reasons behind those self-defeating behaviors, free from shame and guilt.
Dialectical Behavioral skills. To develop your set of simple, effective, and reliable coping skills for managing intense feelings, improving relationships, building mindfulness, and increasing distress tolerance.
mentalization. your ability to more accurately understand your own mind as well as others’.
Neuroplasticity. Your brain’s amazing ability to physically rewire itself and adapt upon challenges and new experiences.
clients report…
decreased depression and anxiety
More fulfilling relationships and social life
Better understanding the causes of their depression, anxiety, or addiction
Less overthinking, more action
Optimism about the future
Awareness of problematic thought, emotional, and behavioral patterns as they occur
Greater self-compassion
Increased self-control
Stronger capacity to sit with troubling thoughts and feelings
A reliable set of simple and effective coping skills
Higher openness towards healthy risk-taking
New insight into how a typical day—routines, relationships, environments—contributes to mental health
clarity for overthinkers.
action for procrastinators.
hey. i’m phil.
I’m a psychotherapist born and raised in New York City. I help people better understand their minds and actively pursue what they need to break from self-defeating patterns.
Over the years, I’ve become especially passionate about working through poor self-image, social anxiety, and pornography addiction. One of my favorite things about this work is the moment when someone realizes that these conditions are totally manageable—just with the right direction.
To put it simply, i help bring awareness to thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and how you can respond differently to anxiety. From there, we work through the root causes of your stress.
My clients describe me as humorous, direct, warm, and honest. I believe that a therapist should never withhold their insight, and I always balance my conversations between affirming and challenging. Kindness towards oneself and others are always key.
Feel free to look around my website and reach out if you think we’d be a good fit. I’m always happy to touch base.
rates and insurance.
I only work with residents of New York at this time.
Insurances accepted: Aetna, Cigna, Optum, Oscar Health, Oxford, United Healthcare.
All sessions are scheduled for 45-60 minutes, depending on your preference.
If your insurance provider is not listed above, you still may be entitled to partial coverage. I work with Thrizer, which will process your plan’s out-of-network benefits entirely for free. In other words, if your insurance plan provides out-of-network benefits, you will be reimbursed for each session after you meet your plan’s deductible.
Out-of-pocket cost is $125/session. A sliding scale rate is offered upon available slots.