LMFT

Hi, I’m Sarah (she/her), and I’m dedicated to creating a collaborative space where you can explore, express, and grow at your own pace. Before becoming a therapist, I performed and taught comedy and theater, experiences that continue to shape how I approach therapy today. I bring warmth, curiosity, and humor into my work, helping people who feel stuck find new ways to move, connect, and grow. I work with people of all ages to build confidence, manage anxiety, and navigate life transitions. I believe that insight and growth often come not just from talking, but from imagination and play. I use evidence-based practices and creative exploration, tailoring each session to what works best for you. Therapy with me is client-led, supportive, and crafted to fit your unique goals and comfort level. I hold a Master’s in Drama Therapy from New York University and have facilitated creative arts and improv-based therapy in educational, community, and clinical settings. I have experience working with neurodiverse clients and with people living with aphasia and other communication differences.

Over the years, I’ve found that many people seeking therapy are looking for relief from anxiety, depression, or simply trying to navigate the hurdles of everyday life. I work with individuals aged 14 and up, and welcome people of all races, genders, sexualities, and relationship structures. I’m LGBTQIA+ and PolyENM-affirming. As a therapist, I believe in the uniqueness of every individual and the power of a personalized, nuanced approach to healing. Through collaborative conversation, I draw on a variety of therapeutic methods to develop a plan that best fits your needs and goals. I prioritize building a strong, trusting relationship where you feel seen, heard, and valued for who you are. My approach is rooted in the belief that you are the expert in your own life. I’m here to support and guide you through challenges, help you tap into your strengths, and foster growth—at your own pace. Whether you’re seeking practical strategies, emotional support, or a space to explore, reflect, and grow, I’m here to walk alongside you.

You can't always control your environment, but you can learn to adapt to it such that you can feel happier and more fulfilled. Counseling can be a wonderful growth experience. Gain self-esteem and improve the quality of your life by ridding yourself of fears, sadness, loneliness, hopelessness, grief, sleeping and eating problems or a short temper, all of which affect your relationships and your work. I can help you reduce stress from life changes, trauma, crises, marital troubles and relationship problems. And, my past business exprience enables me to help with career, business and financial difficulties. I am in private practice. I was formerly on staff at the New York Center for Psychoanalytic Training Consultation Center as well as a former Associate Director of the Jewish Association of Counseling and Psychotherapy.

I specialize in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused therapy, and psychodynamic therapy. I work with clients ranging from age 9 to individuals in their late 60s. My treatment approach is integrative and client-centered, incorporating mindfulness and empathy to create a supportive and personalized therapeutic experience tailored to each client's unique needs. I welcome clients from diverse backgrounds, as varied experiences help me grow as a clinician. However, I particularly enjoy working with clients in their 30s and 40s facing past trauma, maladaptive habits, and relationship challenges. They seek therapy to reduce anxiety and depression, heal, and build healthier relationships. Many recognize these struggles have persisted too long and are ready for change. This age group often has more autonomy, allowing for deeper engagement. Seeing visible progress over time makes the healing journey both rewarding and transformative. I specialize in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused therapy, and psychodynamic therapy, using an integrative, client-centered approach to foster personal growth, self-awareness, and emotional healing. I help clients navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, and relationship difficulties by providing a safe and supportive space where they feel heard and understood. Through mindfulness techniques, empathetic guidance, and personalized interventions, I empower individuals to develop coping skills, shift unhelpful thought patterns, and build resilience. My goal is to support clients in gaining insight into their emotions and behaviors while fostering meaningful, lasting change in their lives.

Life can be very challenging, and at times, unbearable. I understand that. Whether you're navigating through a difficult relationship, family crisis or trying to figure out your place in life, I would be honored to walk alongside you. I offer an eclectic approach to counseling that is flexible & dynamic to suit your needs. I have over ten years of experience helping pre-teens, teenage youth & young adults work through economic, academic and psycho-social challenges & adjustments. I also work closely with parents & their children to help navigate through challenging family dynamics. I offer practical skills for couples to improve their relationships & space for the single person to explore. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at the phone number or email listed.

You might be feeling anxious, unfocused, or just not quite like yourself. Maybe your sleep is off, your mood feels low, or you’re going through a transition that’s left you feeling unsteady. Whatever brings you here, it probably hasn’t been easy to carry, and you don’t have to keep carrying it alone. I work with adults who are tired of pushing through and want something to change. My approach blends thoughtful, relational therapy with tools from brain health, behavioral medicine, and lifestyle psychology. We’ll look not just at what you’re feeling, but at how your mind and body are working together, things like your sleep, stress patterns, emotional habits, and the ways your nervous system is responding to what life’s asked of you. Sessions are collaborative, warm, and tailored to you. I draw from evidence-based therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and psychodynamic work, while taking a whole-person view of healing—so you can feel clearer, steadier, and more connected to yourself again. I offer both in-person therapy in New York City and virtual appointments across New York State. If any of this resonates, I’d be glad to connect.

In my practice we primarily utilize a specialized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) program, empowering our clients with coping skills to break down the artificial walls and boundaries that have formed throughout their lives. The goal is to witness these individuals soar in the world, experiencing peace and joy instead of anxiety and depression. Additionally, we incorporates hypnosis and age regression techniques, exploring childhood events, and past life regression techniques to delve deep into their unconsciousness. These methods help uncover their true calling, talents, address traumas, phobias, and provide answers to the various challenges they face. We also use uses dramapsychodrama techniques as well to help clients to achieve their therapeutic goals through more creative process. With a belief that many individuals who experience excessive anxiety, fear, and depression possess creative, sensitive, and deep personalities, Inna aims to assist them in navigating their “creative” minds, obsessive thoughts, and emotions. Often working with perfectionists, empaths, and sensitive individuals, she affectionately refers to them as “birds” who struggle with adjusting to the material world and occasionally feel like outsiders. Even if individuals do not have anxiety or panic disorders, anyone seeking personal growth, increased effectiveness in different areas of life, stress management skills, or self-exploration can benefit from these methods and techniques.I love seeing progress and movement forward when i work with my individual clients or couples. I enjoy providing people with the life and relationship skills which they would carry out of my office and implement them in their real lives either to cope with depressive or anxiety provoking feelings, or achieving new professional successes, or creating the relationship or sexual life of their dreams. I totally believe in following your bliss in life and a sense of fulfillment that comes with it. In my counseling approach I'm rather directive with couples and doing psychosexual therapy. I give specific instructions and homework to expedite achieving your goals using Imago, EFT and other methods. During individual therapy, I taylor my approach to each client in particular, and you could have a taste of REBT, Focusing, Gestalt Therapies and more. When I treat sexual trauma, or any history of abuse, I use such evidenced based techniques as CPT or STAIR often.

Life can be challenging, and it's okay to seek support when you're feeling overwhelmed or stuck. Whether you're dealing with physical symptoms or emotional struggles, there's often more beneath the surface than meets the eye. As a Biodecodage practitioner, I offer a safe space to explore the deeper roots of your experiences. For those with physical symptoms, we'll uncover how these might connect to unresolved emotional conflicts. If you're facing emotional challenges without physical manifestations, we'll work together to trace these feelings back to their origins so that they no longer trigger you. Through our journey together, we'll identify the root cause of recurring emotional patterns or conflicts. My approach is tailored to your unique needs, whether you're seeking more tools to tackle your physical symptoms or looking to resolve persistent emotional conflicts. Together, we'll work towards finding clarity, peace, and a deeper understanding of yourself. Remember, seeking help is a courageous step towards healing. Whenever you're ready to begin this journey of self-discovery and growth, I'm here to support you.

Anne Cutler has been in private practice as a psychoanalyst for 15 years in Manhattan, NY. In her practice, she works with individuals, couples, and groups. She works with patients to uncover hidden conflicts to allow for greater freedom of choice in their lives and create positive change. She works with adults and adolescents, and specializes in dealing with depression, anxiety, and relationship issues. She has also trained with Montague Ullman (a dream expert) in a group approach to dream interpretation and runs weekly dream groups. Anne Cutler trained in psychoanalysis at the National Psychological Association for Psychoanalysis (NPAP) in New York City. She is a licensed psychoanalyst in New York State. Anne received her BA in Psychology from Yale University in 1982. She earned an MBA in Marketing and Finance from Columbia University in 1987. She worked for many years in the publishing industry as a manager and a management consultant, while also building her psychotherapy practice.

In my over 25 years of experience in offering psychotherapy to individuals, families and couples, I have seen, time and time again, the inherent ability each person has for healing and change that can be stimulated and helped through therapy. My work is to support you in this process, employing my advanced training in an array of successful therapeutic approaches including mindfulness therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy, to design and facilitate a treatment plan to meet the personal needs of each client individual, family or couple.

My approach to working with people is based on listening carefully. Together we will create a space where we can explore past and present relationships and come to understand the many levels of your experience. The goal is to feel more in control and generally to feel more whole and enlivened. Over my 30 year career I have worked with all kinds of individuals and couples covering a broad range of emotional issues and life circumstances. I look forward to meeting you in a consultation to see if we are a good match to work together.