Stefan Heise

On the outside you may look organized, or you may feel like you are barely keeping up. Either way, something feels off and you cannot name it. Anxiety, burnout, grief, or repeating patterns can make life small.

I am a New York licensed clinical social worker with 17 years of experience. I blend cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic insight, and social-work values. We treat emotions as signals, then choose what fits now. You leave sessions with clear language, a simple plan, and one small experiment between visits. Aim: steadier mood, better boundaries, and decisions that match your values.

I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), psychodynamic insight, and relational methods — but more importantly, I work with you as a real person. I don’t believe in quick fixes or one-size-fits-all solutions. I believe therapy should be thoughtful, warm, and grounded in what actually helps. We’ll use a mix of reflection and strategy to work toward meaningful, lasting change.

In our first session, we’ll talk about what’s bringing you in — whether it’s something specific or just a sense that something needs to shift. I’ll help you name what’s happening, make sense of the patterns beneath it, and start exploring how you want things to feel different. Together, we’ll look for the signals that matter — the ones beneath the surface — and use them to build something more steady and true. I believe insight is more powerful than avoidance — and that growth doesn’t require things to be falling apart first.