Dr. Gregory Friedman

Greetings. I am a warm and compassionate post-doctoral psychologist with a PhD in Clinical Psychology from Long Island University, Brooklyn. I provide individual therapy to late adolescents and adults. I have worked with people experiencing anxiety, depression, and conflicts at work, in their families, and intimate relationships. I also work with adults who have survived childhood neglect and emotional, sexual, and/or physical abuse. People come to me experiencing maladaptive and self-defeating behaviors, such as addictions and compulsions, that they hope to break free from, as well as those facing major life transitions and issues of identity, including low self-esteem, social stigma and bullying, and being othered in their families and society due to aspects of their identity.

My work is primarily based on a psychodynamic perspective. I also incorporate elements of cognitive-behavioral and dialectical-behavioral practices when well-suited for issues you bring into treatment. My approach is always collaborative. We will work together to explore the issues that have brought you to therapy and will proceed according to your needs, goals, and best practices in the profession. We might focus on current stressors, intense, overwhelming emotional states, negative relationship patterns, or self-defeating behaviors you would like to move past. Your experience is unique, and I aim to tailor a treatment that best suits you.

My first task in any therapy is to establish a safe, supportive, and compassionate relationship with you, one that allows us to explore what troubles you most so we can develop a deeper understanding of the core issues you are struggling with and discover the best paths forward in our work toward change, healing, and finding new ways to a more fulfilling, satisfying, and growthful life.