Claire Poneman (she/her)

LMSW
Accepting Clients

Welcome! I work with people navigating relationship issues, life transitions, eating disorders, body image distress, and more.

Licensed Master of Social Work in New York City, NY
Supervised by Heather Ferguson, LCSW

Services
  • Individual
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

Are you tired of fighting with yourself — over your relationships, your body, or the changes in your life that feel overwhelming? Maybe you notice the same cycle repeating again and again: guilt, shame, criticism, or doubt creeping in when you most need support. It’s exhausting. Therapy can be a place where you get curious about why those patterns exist, and start to feel freer in your choices. I’d love to help you make space for more compassion, clarity, and connection.

My Background and Approach

I approach therapy with compassionate curiosity, creating space for you to explore your inner world at your own pace. My style is psychodynamic and trauma-informed, which means we won’t just look at surface struggles, but also at the deeper patterns that leave you feeling stuck. Together, we’ll uncover what’s underneath so you can move toward more lasting change, relief, and connection in your life. I bring experience from higher levels of eating disorder care, where I provided individual, family, and group therapy while working closely with dietitians, psychiatrists, and doctors. I also have experience in outpatient settings, supporting people navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, and trauma. These experiences help me tailor therapy to meet you exactly where you are, whether you’re dealing with long-standing struggles or new challenges. I earned my MSW from Smith College and practice as an LMSW in NY, NJ, and CT under LCSW supervision.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe in the dignity and worth of every person, and that taking are of your mental health is part of your healthcare. I believe that every person and every body is deserving of excellent care, and am committed to providing that level of care to all of my patients. I am an anti-diet, weight-inclusive, Health At Every Size (HAES) aligned provider.

Techniques I Use

Other Techniques
  • Attachment Theory
  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy
  • Depth Therapy
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Trauma Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Body Image Issues Eating Disorders Relationship Issues
Other Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Burnout
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief or Loss
  • Historical/ Intergenerational Trauma
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Teen Issues
  • Women's Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Out of Network
I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Judaism

At A Glance

  • Experience: 3 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $200/session

Info

Email Claire
15 West 12th Street
Suite 1G
New York City, NY 10011

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