Licensed Psychologist
Jorge Alcantar Heredia, Psy.D.
who we help
Therapy for Men in New York City
Many men reach out for the first time when something has been building for a while: work pressure that does not let up, anger that shows up faster than it used to, a relationship that feels harder than it should. You do not have to wait for a breaking point to talk to someone.
We understand
What men often bring to therapy
Men are often taught to handle things alone, so what brings them in is not always labeled anxiety or depression. It shows up as irritability, trouble sleeping, longer hours, pulling away from people, or a flat sense that nothing feels worth the effort.
Common reasons include career stress and burnout, relationship and communication problems, becoming a father, grief, divorce or separation, life transitions, and anger that gets in the way at home or at work.
When depression and anxiety look different
Men and women can develop most of the same mental disorders, but they may experience different symptoms. The National Institute of Mental Health lists anger, irritability or aggressiveness, difficulty sleeping, and aches or headaches without a clear cause among the common symptoms in men. Anxiety can also look like restlessness or trouble switching off after work. Putting a name to what is actually happening is often where the work starts.
How we work
We match you with a therapist who fits how you actually talk and think, not a one-size script. Sessions are practical and direct when that helps, and slower when something deserves more room. Our clinicians draw on evidence-based approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy and EMDR for trauma, chosen for what you are working on.
When a specific issue is front and center, we connect it to focused support such as anxiety, depression, relationship problems, trauma, or couples therapy.
Our group therapy page lists a Men's Process Group among its past groups. It was held online as a safe environment for men to explore and process personal issues.
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Clinicians who work with Men
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Licensed Therapist
Jason Hill, LCSW
Licensed Therapist
Chase Klein, LMSW
Licensed Therapist
Kailey McGarvey, LMSW
Psychologist, Post-Doctoral Fellow
Eitan Metzger, Psy.D.
Licensed Therapist
Isaac Moss, LMSW
Licensed Psychologist
Brandon Patallo, Ph.D.
Licensed Therapist
John Pitman, LCSW
Licensed Psychologist
Jae Hun Shin, Ph.D.
How we work
What to expect when you start
The first session is mostly you describing what is going on, in your own words. Your therapist asks questions to understand your history and what you want to change, and together you get a sense of whether the fit is right.
Sessions are online for clients in New York and, with clinicians licensed there, in New Jersey. Some of the clinicians listed here also see clients in person at our Upper West Side office in New York City, and each profile shows where that clinician sees clients and where they are licensed. We can explain insurance and fees up front.
questions and answers
Common questions
No. Many men come in simply because something feels off or has been building. You do not need a label or a crisis to begin, and if a diagnosis turns out to be useful, your therapist can talk it through with you.
Not only that. Therapy can be practical: sessions often work toward a clearer way to think about a situation or a concrete approach to try.
It depends on what you are working on. Some men come for focused help with one problem, and others stay longer to work on deeper patterns. You and your therapist review how it is going and set the pace together.
Yes. Our page on postpartum health notes that the stress and changes of a new baby affect both parents, and that some men experience postpartum depression and anxiety too.
If you are in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (US), free and confidential, 24/7.
This page is for general education and is not a substitute for professional diagnosis or treatment.
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Meet our therapists to see who might be a good match, or request an appointment. The hardest part is usually the first message, and you and your therapist work out the rest together.
