Stefan Heise

You may look organized and capable while privately feeling anxious, burned out, or stuck in patterns you cannot explain. Grief or relationship stress can slowly make life smaller.

I am a New York licensed clinical social worker with 18 years of experience. I use CBT, psychodynamic therapy, mindfulness, and social-work values. We identify emotions as signals, trace repeating patterns, and choose what fits now.

You leave with clearer language, a practical plan, and one step to try between visits. The aim is less anxiety, steadier mood, better boundaries, healthier relationships, and decisions that match your values.

I offer virtual appointments, including early-morning and evening availability. If you don’t see a time that works, additional appointment times may be available by request.

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.