Featured Therapists:
Every month, PTCNY features our member therapists. This month we’d like to introduce you to:
Modes of Treatment:
Individual and Couples psychotherapy
Specializations:
Anxiety/Depression, Panic attack, Relationship issues – from Cablevision Show: ‘WHY COUPLES FIGHT/TOLERATING INTIMACY’. Job/Career problems, Gay issues
Therapeutic Modalities:
Brief Cognitive/Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Interactive/Interpersonal Therapy
Gerald G. Gersh, LCSW, R, BCD
As an individual or couple’s/marital specialist, I help patients learn the ironic concept of ‘tolerating intimacy’ and in so doing, obtain/enjoy the personal relationship you want and… deserve. Did show for CABLEVISION called ‘WHY COUPLES FIGHT/TOLERATING INTIMACY” and I have also written several articles: ‘Couple Relationship Problems With A Solution’, “Body-Mind Strategies For Dealing With Depression and Anxiety”. I volunteered as a couples facilitator for the New York Disaster Counseling Coalition, Inc. where I worked with couples within the law enforcement community on resiliency building, communication skills, listening and empathy. My patients find my caring and direct approach refreshing and come away with new partnership skills that enhances “communicating”/intimacy. In lonely, stuck relationships, people often go outward to affairs when they can go inward, risking to be seen and see each other perhaps for the first time. THAT can be very romantic and exciting. I am both a psychotherapist and psychoanalyst who is conversational and relates in a caring focused manner. I have years of experience working in both inpatient and outpatient hospital clinics and private practice. I look forward to meeting you. Call my cell 914-403-2926 to arrange appointment. Client Comments “Gerry is awesome!!!! I have been going to him for over 6 years – on my own and also in couples sessions with my husband. He has given us so much amazing insight and advice. He is a psychoanalyst, which I appreciate very much, as does my husband, which helps understand why we behave and do the things we do and therefore, break negative behaviors and thinking patterns. I have had so many “ah ha!” moments during my sessions over the years with Gerry! He is an amazing listener – Which you would think would be a necessary trait in the therapists but I’ve been to other therapists that just do not listen and or give helpful insight as Gerry does and guides you along. He can be tough in his analysis and is very honest which I greatly appreciate. I usually leave my sessions feeling so much “lighter” and more clear. I can honestly say he has gotten me through so many tough times and helped my husband and I work on our marriage issues tremendously! I’m so glad we found Gerry and recommend him highly!!!!!!! He knows his stuff!!!!”
Modes of Treatment:
Individuals and Couples Therapy
Specializations:
Anxiety and Panic Attacks, Career and Work Concerns, Depression, Financial Stress, Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Issues, Grief, Separation and Mourning, Interpersonal Issues, Relationship Issues, Separation and Divorce
Therapeutic Modalities:
Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, Psychoanalysis, Cognitive-Behavioral, Short Term Therapy, Couples Therapy
James Egen, LCSW
I have been in private practice for over thirty years following my post-graduate training at the Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy. Prior to this I worked as a staff therapist and supervisor in a multi-service agency where much of my work consisted of doing short-term therapy as well as working extensively with couples and families. During and after my training at ICP however, it became apparent to me that of the various theories and practices of psychotherapy, the psychoanalytic/psychodynamic approach offered the most comprehensive and in-depth way of thinking about and understanding human psychology and relationships. It is the approach that most informs my work whether I am doing short-term problem focused therapy, couples therapy, helping people deal with a sudden life crisis or doing longer term treatment. I consider the most important task I have as a therapist is to help to create an atmosphere in which my patients feel as free and safe as possible to express whatever is on their minds without fear of judgment, or, optimally, even with a fear of judgment. If a person is communicating that he/she is hesitant or anxious about disclosing something about themselves to me, I will want to ask if they are willing to talk about what it is that is making them anxious. I approach this goal – creating a safe space – through careful listening, empathy, active participation and feedback. The relationship and dialogue we develop helps people discover thoughts, emotions, and any number of things about themselves that were previously only vaguely understood or out of awareness entirely. One of my strong suits is working with patients on their problems within relationships – relationships with partners, friends, siblings, coworkers and bosses, and parent-child relationships of all generations. I also have a lot of experience working with issues of anxiety and depression. In addition to many years in private practice, my professional work has included teaching and supervision of therapists in training.