Business Details
Therapy for Individuals, Couples, and Families in NYC
Bruce Berman, PhD has dedicated over 35 years to clinical psychology, specializing in therapy that prioritizes healing, growth, and transformative outcomes. Our practice offers individual, couples, sex, family, and divorce support services rooted in evidence-based methodologies like Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). With advanced training in sex therapy, discernment counseling, and family mediation, we provide a collaborative, client-centered approach to address anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship conflicts, and sexual health concerns. Our commitment to diversity and inclusivity ensures personalized care for racially, ethnically, and culturally diverse individuals, as well as LGBTQ+, polyamorous, and kink-practicing clients. We aim to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore vulnerabilities, resolve conflicts constructively, and achieve emotional resilience.Our extensive experience, including supervisory roles in psychoanalytic training programs, underscores our dedication to professional excellence. By combining clinical expertise with compassionate engagement, we help clients overcome internal blocks, improve communication, and build fulfilling relationships. Sessions are tailored to individual needs, with flexible durations and frequencies designed to facilitate timely progress. Our practice maintains transparency in treatment processes and financial policies, including Good Faith Estimates for uninsured clients. Through specialized services like child-inclusive mediation and parenting coordination, we address complex family dynamics with a focus on long-term well-being. Our goal is to empower clients to lead enriched lives through personalized therapeutic partnerships that emphasize trust, expertise, and measurable results.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy
Sex Therapy
Family Therapy
Divorce Support
Highlights and features
- We have over 35 years of experience in clinical psychology and psychotherapy.
- Our team employs evidence-based methodologies like AEDP and Emotionally Focused Therapy.
- We provide LGBTQ+ and kink-affirming, culturally inclusive therapeutic care.
- Our services include specialized divorce mediation and parenting coordination.
- We prioritize collaborative, client-centered approaches for measurable results.
Associations and certifications
- American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT)
- International Center for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (ICEEFT)
Services
Individual Therapy
Individual therapy focuses on overcoming internal blocks such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and low self-esteem. Utilizing evidence-based models like AEDP, this service helps clients achieve emotional healing, self-awareness, and confidence. Sessions are tailored to address personal development and relationship challenges, fostering growth through a collaborative, client-centered approach.
Couples Therapy
Couples therapy addresses negative interaction cycles, conflict resolution, and emotional connection. Techniques like Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) help partners rebuild trust, improve communication, and resolve disputes constructively. Specialized services include discernment counseling for uncertain relationships and intimate partner mediation for structured conflict resolution.
Sex Therapy
Sex therapy addresses sexual concerns including desire, performance, and trauma-related issues. Combining individual and couples sessions with behavioral exercises, this service fosters open communication, reduces anxiety, and enhances sexual satisfaction. It is tailored for diverse clients, including LGBTQ+, kink-practicing, and polyamorous individuals and couples.
Family Therapy
Family therapy resolves conflicts between adult children, parents, siblings, and extended family. Emotionally Focused Therapy promotes secure attachments, emotional responsiveness, and conflict resolution. This service addresses stepfamily dynamics, divorce impacts, and communication barriers to strengthen familial bonds and understanding.
Divorce Support
Divorce support includes therapeutic mediation, parenting coordination, and child-inclusive processes to navigate separation amicably. Services aim to reduce conflict, create child-focused parenting plans, and facilitate constructive communication. Coaching and mediation tools help clients manage emotional stress and negotiate fair agreements during divorce proceedings.
People
Bruce Berman, PhD
Clinical Psychologist
Bruce Berman, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist with over 35 years of experience. He specializes in individual, couples, and sex therapy, utilizing evidence-based approaches like AEDP and EFT. He holds certifications in sex therapy and emotionally focused couples therapy.
Questions
Where is your office located?
The office is on Manhattan's Upper West Side at 144 West 86th Street, Suite 1A.
What are your hours?
Morning, afternoon, and evening hours are available Monday through Friday.
Do you accept insurance?
I am not in-network with insurers but provide documentation for out-of-network claims.
How long are therapy sessions?
Sessions typically last 45-60 minutes, with discernment counseling at 90 minutes.
What services do you offer?
Services include individual, couples, sex, family therapy, and divorce support services.
How long does therapy last?
Duration varies based on client goals, problem severity, and treatment progress.
