Business Details
Compassionate Mental Health Therapy in Manhattan
We are a psychotherapy group practice dedicated to fostering deep, authentic relationships through attachment-focused, relational therapies. Our Manhattan-based team helps individuals, couples, and families navigate emotions, identity, and relationships with compassion, practicality, and expertise. Founded on principles of humanity and integrity inspired by decades of clinical experience, we specialize in adoption-related challenges, trauma, and family dynamics.Our approach combines racial consciousness, LGBTQIA+ affirmation, and evidence-based methodologies to create safe spaces for healing. With specialized training in modalities like Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy and Emotion-Focused Therapy, we empower clients to build emotional resilience, strengthen connections, and achieve lasting personal growth through both in-person and online therapy sessions.
Services
Psychotherapy for Adults
Adoptive Family Counseling
Couples Therapy
Child & Adolescent Therapy
Family Intensive Program
Trauma Recovery
Online Therapy Sessions
Parent Consultations
Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy
Emotion-Focused Therapy
Highlights and features
- Specialized expertise in adoption trauma and family dynamics
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) clinical services available
- Attachment-focused therapies proven for complex trauma treatment
- Personalized treatment plans with evidence-based modalities
- Combines clinical excellence with cultural competence and inclusivity
What people say
Didn't feel alone
Stronger relationships
Transformative journey
Practical tools
Cultural understanding
Services
Adoptive Family Counseling
Specialized support for adoptive families navigating pre-adoption preparation, post-adoption adjustment, and complex trauma. Our therapists help build emotional resilience, improve communication, and create secure family bonds through evidence-based interventions tailored to each family's unique journey. Services include parent consultations and intensive family programs.
Trauma Recovery Therapy
Comprehensive trauma treatment for individuals and families using modalities like Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy and Trauma Systems Therapy. We address complex trauma from adoption experiences, attachment disruptions, and adverse childhood events while fostering emotional regulation and healing in safe therapeutic environments.
Child & Adolescent Therapy
Individual and dyadic therapy for children and teens addressing behavioral challenges, anxiety, and identity issues. Our clinicians use Collaborative Problem Solving and play-based interventions to build emotional regulation skills while supporting parents through adaptive parenting strategies and consultation services.
Couples Therapy
Attachment-based couples therapy addressing communication breakdowns, rebuilding trust after betrayal, and strengthening emotional intimacy. We employ Emotion-Focused Therapy techniques to help partners navigate life transitions, co-parenting challenges, and relationship healing with practical, research-backed strategies.
Family Intensive Program
A 5-10 day multidisciplinary treatment program condensing months of therapy into focused sessions. Designed for families in crisis or those with children having complex trauma histories, this program combines parent-only sessions with dyadic therapy to address attachment disruptions and behavioral challenges through structured therapeutic interventions.
People
Courtney Rennicke
Director
Licensed psychologist specializing in adoption trauma and family systems therapy with over 15 years of clinical experience. Developed specialized programs for adoptive families using attachment theory and trauma-informed care principles.
Randy Maldonado
Senior Clinical Social Worker
LCSW with expertise in emotion-focused therapy for couples and school refusal treatment. Provides culturally responsive care for diverse families using evidence-based interventions grounded in attachment theory.
Bianca Ventura
Client Coordination
Client services specialist facilitating access to therapeutic resources with a focus on creating inclusive, culturally affirming support systems for families seeking mental health services.
Questions
Do you accept insurance?
We are an out-of-network provider. We submit insurance claims on your behalf for potential reimbursement, but do not accept direct insurance payments.
What therapy modalities do you use?
We specialize in attachment-focused therapies including Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, and Trauma Systems Therapy tailored to individual needs.
Are services available for non-adoptive families?
While we specialize in adoption-related therapy, we also provide services for general mental health concerns affecting individuals and families.
Do you offer virtual sessions?
Yes, we offer online therapy sessions to accommodate client needs across geographic locations.
What is the Family Intensive Program?
Our 5-10 day program condenses 4-8 months of therapy into focused sessions addressing complex family dynamics and trauma recovery.
How do I schedule a consultation?
Contact us through our website to schedule a free initial consultation with a specialist matching your therapeutic needs.
