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Your Trusted Psychotherapy Partner in New York
As a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist, I have dedicated my career to helping individuals navigate complex emotional challenges through a relational, client-centered approach. With over six years of advanced training in Gestalt Therapy and specialized expertise in anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues, I work collaboratively with clients to foster self-awareness and meaningful change. My practice integrates evidence-based methodologies with creative exploration, emphasizing the therapeutic relationship as a catalyst for growth.Having trained at the Gestalt Associates for Psychotherapy and the Center Training Institute at the LGBT Community Center, I bring both technical rigor and compassionate presence to my work. My experience includes clinical supervision, crisis intervention, and teaching roles at institutions like CUNY Brooklyn College, ensuring a practice grounded in both theory and real-world application.
Services
Individual Psychotherapy
Couples Therapy
Gestalt Therapy
Trauma Counseling
LGBTQ+ Support
Sexuality Issues
Creative Process Work
Addiction Recovery
Group Therapy
Clinical Supervision
Highlights and features
- We offer 6+ years of advanced Gestalt Therapy training with video-supervised experience
- Our practice integrates specialized expertise in LGBT and sexuality issues
- We provide evidence-based approaches combined with creative process exploration
- Our therapist maintains active clinical supervision and teaching experience
- We emphasize collaborative, client-centered therapeutic relationships
Associations and certifications
- Gestalt Associates for Psychotherapy
- Center Training Institute (LGBT Community Center)
What people say
Safe space to explore self
Life-changing therapeutic relationship
Highly attuned listening skills
Effective crisis intervention
Creative and insightful approach
Services
Individual Psychotherapy
Personalized mental health treatment addressing anxiety, depression, and trauma through Gestalt Therapy techniques. Sessions focus on present-moment awareness and self-exploration to overcome emotional blocks. Ideal for clients seeking transformative personal growth through collaborative therapeutic relationships.
Couples Therapy
Specialized relationship support using evidence-based communication techniques to resolve conflicts and strengthen connections. Focuses on improving dialogue patterns and emotional intimacy through structured therapeutic interventions. Designed for couples facing communication breakdowns or seeking deeper connection.
Gestalt Therapy
Experiential therapy approach emphasizing self-awareness and personal responsibility. Utilizes 6+ years of advanced training to help clients understand their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in the 'here and now'. Effective for addressing chronic emotional patterns and fostering authentic self-expression.
LGBTQ+ Support
Specialized counseling addressing unique challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals. Incorporates training from the LGBT Community Center's Center Training Institute to address identity exploration, discrimination stress, and relationship dynamics. Creates safe space for exploring gender and sexual orientation issues.
Creative Process Work
Therapeutic approach integrating creative expression with psychological exploration. Designed for artists facing creative blocks or seeking deeper self-understanding through their craft. Uses Gestalt techniques to uncover unconscious patterns affecting creative output and personal growth.
People
Robert Mauksch
Therapist, LCSW-R
Licensed clinical social worker with 6+ years of Gestalt Therapy training. Specializes in anxiety, trauma, and LGBTQ+ issues. Faculty at Gestalt Center for Psychotherapy and former CUNY lecturer with extensive clinical supervision experience.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
I primarily use Gestalt Therapy with elements of relational psychotherapy, integrating creative exploration and present-moment awareness techniques.
Do you specialize in specific mental health issues?
I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and LGBTQ+ concerns, with experience in addiction recovery and creative process work.
What can I expect in a therapy session?
Sessions involve collaborative dialogue focusing on present experiences, with gentle boundary exploration to deepen self-understanding and awareness.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Yes, all sessions maintain strict confidentiality except in cases of imminent danger to self or others.
How long do therapy sessions last?
Standard sessions are 50 minutes, with option for extended sessions for specific therapeutic needs.
Do you offer crisis support?
Emergency services are available for clients experiencing psychiatric crises, with immediate intervention capabilities.
