Naomi Dweck

Reaching out for therapy takes guts, and the fact that you’re even reading this means something. My hope is that our work together feels less like sitting across from an expert and more like having someone in your corner who really gets it.

I’ve spent 14 years as a therapist (LCSW, trained at NYU’s Silver School of Social Work), working with teens, adults, and families across schools, homes, and private practice. Over the years I’ve sat with people through anxiety, family conflict, hard relationships, big life transitions, and the quieter struggles with self-esteem and body image. What I’ve learned is that people don’t need to be fixed—they need to feel understood, and then we can do the real work from there.

I’m also fluent in Hebrew and Spanish, and I know the Jewish community from the inside—so if that’s part of your world, you won’t have to explain it from scratch.

I came to this work the long way around. I started out in fashion, but the hours I spent volunteering—really talking with people at soup kitchens and in hospitals—meant more to me than anything in my day job, and having felt the impact of therapy in my own life, I knew where I needed to be.

I see therapy as an ongoing conversation built on trust—a calm, honest space where you can think out loud without judgment. But I’m not only here to listen: I’m a big believer in tangible coping tools, real skills you can reach for when you’re anxious, stuck, or overwhelmed.

I draw on CBT, DBT, and family-systems work, and I pay close attention to the root of things, including how your family of origin shaped the way you see yourself and relate to others.

I think of progress as stepping stones. We’re not trying to overhaul everything overnight—we’re laying one building block at a time: shifting stuck patterns, improving communication, and figuring out what’s working, what isn’t, and what helps you move forward. My hope is that you leave not just feeling better, but with tools for lasting growth.

Honestly, the first session might feel a little like an interview—and that’s okay. I’ll be asking plenty of questions, because I want to build a real foundation: what brought you in, what matters most to you, and who the key players are in your life. It’s hard to chart a path forward without first understanding the person in front of me and what they’re hoping to change.

Still, more than gathering information, I want you to feel heard. I’m patient, I’m kind, and I’m in no rush—my hope for that first hour is simply that you have a place to breathe and feel understood. Wherever you’re starting from is exactly where we’ll begin.