Licensed Therapist
Isaac Moss, LMSW
who we help
Therapy for artists and creatives
A place to work through the pressures of a creative life, with a therapist who understands what that life actually asks of you.
We understand
We get what creative work asks of you
Creative work ties your sense of self to things you can't fully control: who responds to the work, who funds it, and who passes. Income comes in waves, schedules stay irregular, and rejection lands as a verdict on you rather than the piece. There's the pressure to turn a calling into a living, the comparison that never quiets, and the stretches of self-directed work that get lonely. Add the stage fright, the blocks, and the question of whether to keep going, and it makes sense that a lot of artists carry more than they let on.
What artists and creatives bring to therapy
The four clinicians on this page all list artists and creatives among the people they see. Between them, their areas of focus include stress and burnout, perfectionism, self-esteem and identity, work and career, and life transitions. People often bring questions that sit between the personal and the professional: how to share work without feeling exposed, whether to take a steady job, and how to keep going when the work is not landing.
Perfectionism is an area of focus for more than one of them. Our article on why perfectionism is often fear rather than high standards looks at how it ties your worth to outcomes and why it can make even starting a task feel daunting.
How we work
The approach follows you and your work, not a template. The clinicians on this page draw on approaches that include psychodynamic therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy, and they make room for the questions about identity and purpose that have no quick answers.
When a specific concern needs closer attention, we connect it to support for anxiety, depression, self-esteem, or self-exploration.
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Clinicians who work with Artists and creatives
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Licensed Therapist
Jason Hill, LCSW
Licensed Psychologist
Jorge Alcantar Heredia, Psy.D.
Licensed Therapist
Kailey McGarvey, LMSW
How we work
What to expect
Several of our clinicians work with artists and creatives, and we'll match you with one whose focus and style fit what you're dealing with. You can meet in person at our Upper West Side office across from Central Park, or online anywhere in New York and New Jersey.
There is no need to bring a plan to the first session. It is mostly a conversation about what brings you in and what you would like to be different, and we can also go over insurance and fees before you start.
questions and answers
Common questions
Not necessarily. What helps most is a therapist who is curious about your work and understands the pressures around it, and the clinicians on this page all list artists and creatives among the people they see.
Yes. You do not need a diagnosis or a crisis to begin. Feeling blocked, unsure, or worn down by the work is a reason to talk to someone.
Therapy is not about smoothing out what makes your work yours. It gives you room to look at the fears, pressures, and patterns around the work, so you can decide how to relate to them.
Cost and scheduling are fair things to raise before you commit. We can go over fees and insurance options before you begin, and online sessions can help when your schedule changes from week to week.
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