Avi Steinhardt

LCSW
Accepting Clients

Therapy for high functioning individuals and couples

Psychotherapist in Brooklyn, NY

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About My Clients

For couples: Therapy to skip past the platitudes, look past simple communication skills, and build genuine trust. For individuals: A space for the professional or creative who is used to being the strong one, but is hitting a wall holding it all together. This practice is also for people who feel “too smart for therapy”. You are not necessarily in a crisis (though we can work with that). But talking with someone experienced and adept who can center you once a week can make a radical difference.

My Background and Approach

We skip the small talk and get straight to what matters. Drawing from depth psychology, Gestalt, and psychodynamic theory, we don't chase surface-level fixes to make anxiety quieter. We examine the patterns driving your distress, creating foundational change that holds. In couples therapy, we look past communication to heal loneliness and build trust. This is a premium practice built for demanding, high-visibility lives. . You don't need to have all the words ready. Reach out today to schedule a brief, confidential phone consultation to see if we are a good fit to work together.

Why I am a Good Fit for You

My deepest grounding lies in meaningful connection with others, and I’ve long been drawn to serve within those relationships. My work is not only about helping to ease suffering, but also about supporting growth, depth, and joy. I hold the trust placed in me and in the therapeutic process with deep respect and genuine gratitude. For me, this work is a profound privilege, and one I truly love. Before I became a therapist, I studied jazz improvisation for a decade, and it still informs my work. Improvisation taught me most of what I know about listening: staying present, responding to what is actually happening rather than what I planned, and trusting that structure and spontaneity need each other. It is also one reason so many artists, writers, and performers find their way to my practice. I am currently writing a book about anxiety. One of its central ideas is that gratitude and vulnerability are the states we most want to live in, and also the harder ones to inhabit.

Client Focus

Age
Adults, Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals, Couples, Families
Languages
English

Qualifications

License
LCSW, State of New York · #082485
Supervision
Provides supervision to apprentice therapists · currently accepting supervisees
Years in practice
17 years
I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Judaism

Hours & Availability

New clients welcome
Currently accepting new clients
In-person & Telehealth
Both available

Location

Primary Location

171 Windsor Pl
Brooklyn, NY 11215
6467124595
Open in Google Maps ↗ · GPS: 40.6592498°, -73.9793505°

Nearby Areas

Cities and Zips
New York
New York
10038
Woodmere
New York
11598
Valley Stream
New York
11581
Bellerose
New York
11001
Elmont
New York
11003
Floral Park
New York
11001
Lynbrook
New York
11563
New Hyde Park
New York
11040
Malverne
New York
11565
East Rockaway
New York
11563
Manhasset
New York
11030
West Hempstead
New York
11552
Mineola
New York
11501
Hempstead
New York
11550
Port Washington
New York
11050
Roslyn Heights
New York
11577
Roslyn
New York
11577

At A Glance

  • Experience: 17 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $275 - 350/session

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171 Windsor Pl
Brooklyn, NY 11215

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