Psychotherapist | New York - Gwendolyn Feldman LCSW, EMDR

Esteemed Psychotherapist in New York

As a psychoanalytically trained psychotherapist in New York since 1997, I am dedicated to providing a compassionate and safe environment for individuals, couples, and families. Here, you can express your thoughts and feelings openly, knowing you will be heard and understood without judgment. Together, we will navigate feelings of hopelessness and isolation, fostering genuine transformation in your life.
I believe a genuine connection with another person is one of the most powerful tools for personal growth. My goal is to establish an empathic relationship where you can comfortably share your innermost concerns, knowing you will be heard respectfully and without judgment. In this nurturing environment, we can work collaboratively to alleviate feelings of hopelessness and isolation, paving the way for meaningful change.

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I can’t say enough good things about Gwen and highly, highly recommend her for EMDR and anyone looking for help with trauma and/or CPTSD. When I say she changed my life it’s not an exaggeration. I had been in regular therapy for over a year and while it was helping me feel better I was still reacting in unhealthy ways to stressors and life issues. My therapist saw me melting down one session and referred me to Gwen. I’d heard of EMDR and thought it sounded weird but from the very beginning it started helping me. I was terrified of digging into my traumatic childhood memories but it wasn’t scary when Gwen walked me through it. I really appreciated how she was flexible with me in how EMDR worked best for me personally and talking things out afterwards cemented what the EMDR was doing for me. I truly can’t express what a difference Gwen made in my life. I’ve been able to heal so many things in my life - relationships with family, my partner, how I approach work, everything. I’ve told so many people about Gwen and recommend both her but also EMDR for anyone who isn’t getting what they need from talk therapy.
Holly H
I found Gwen during a time I was seeking strength and clarity for myself. I began having panic on flights after a bad experience, exacerbated by childhood trauma. It caused me to opt out of travel for close to two years. Gwen provided a blanket of warmth and wisdom to help me deeply understand and connect with myself. EMDR, exposure therapy, and her warm coaching taught me how to learn to self-soothe old fears/voices, embrace everything with acceptance, and come into my body / the present. I was able to book a trip after my sessions – and actually learned to enjoy the experience while flying. I cannot recommend her expertise enough. THANK YOU Gwen, for enabling me to open new doors!
Daisy
Gwen is AMAZING. She is there for you through all of it, during and in between sessions, she is invested and passionate. I also particularly love how knowledgeable she is of all new techniques and modalities coming up. She always sends me links to new podcasts, books, etc that relate to my healing. Even nutritional books and apps. If you’re into polyvagal theory shes a great fit. She is very empowering. I love her and highly recommend her.
Andrea
Gwen is more than just a therapist, she is really invested in your life. She listens and remembers the tiniest details that come into play months later – it is hard to believe that she has any other patients other than me! She introduced me to EMDR which was a game changer. I’ve seen her off and on over the years – both with my wife or by myself – and feel comfortable to send her an email every so often just checking in. She was truly made for this profession and I left her office always feeling a sense of gratitude and a new perspective. Anyone would be lucky to work with her!
Emily
I cannot recommend Gwen highly enough. Over the past two years, she as been a pivotal part of my journey toward healing and self-discovery. her warmth, empathy, and genuine commitment to helping me uncover and address deeply rooted challenges have made all the difference.
Gwen has an incredible ability to create a safe and nonjudgmental space where I feel truly heard and understood. She balances compassion with insightful, practical guidance, always equipping me with tools to navigate life’s complexities. Whether it’s untangling past traumas, developing healthier thought patterns, or finding new ways to manage stress, her expertise and approach have been life-changing.
Adam K.
Working with Gwen was an enormous help to me—starting a few years ago, when she helped me to find a treatment approach that helped me out of a period of real crisis. She then offered witness and counsel as I worked to see myself, my relationships, and my career clearly. I’m meaningfully more functional, creative, and secure as a result of therapy with Gwen.
Michael
Gwen is truly incredible. She is smart, kind, patient, and has helped me with years of trauma that I haven’t been able to work through before. Her work goes further than therapy; always checking in on her patients, referring them to other doctors when necessary, and sending helpful videos and podcasts that are curated to her patients. Can’t say enough good things.
Julia
Gwen is simply the best and a life saver! I began working with Gwen nearly two years ago as I was going through a divorce and at a personal low point. She helped me navigate a chaotic time, new relationships, work drama and everything in between. Through our work, she provided me with great perspective and challenged me to confront areas of my life that I had been ignoring for decades. I can confidently say that I feel much more equipped to take on anything thanks to Gwen. The best thing about Gwen is she genuinely cares about her clients – she is naturally empathetic, kind and thoughtful. I can’t recommend her enough.
Daniel
I started seeing Gwen at a point in my life where I absolutely needed to make a change to my anxiety in order to make my romantic relationship, and really my life, viable. Within just a few months of seeing Gwen, including for EMDR, there was a massive step-change in the way that I related to my anxiety, my anxiety triggers, and my relationship. Both me and my fiance were shocked that that big of a change was even possible in such a short period of time, but it did happen. Gwen was exactly what I needed from a therapist - direct, no BS, cuts to the core of all my rumination/intellectualization, an active participant in the therapy dialogue, and somehow manages to feel like a best friend. Meeting her, I finally found the therapist I had long sought. As someone who doesn't always feel support from family, it has felt so nice to have Gwen in my corner. Really recommend.
Marina M.
I've been seeing mental health professionals for close to a decade, but Gwen managed to fundamentally change my life in just a few months Our most recent session was so profound that after a lifetime of struggling with my mental health I finally feel free. Since that day I'm the happiest I've ever been. The past two months have been the best of my life and I feel so happy and capable and grateful. It feels so surreal because after so long and so much work,
I never thought I would reach this point. She sew what almost a dozen other professionals didn't and has changed my life, my outlook on the world, and my view of myself forever. I cannot recommend her enough, especially if you have experienced trauma in your life or even think you might have. I feel resilient and I'm like I can handle whatever will come my way now and I'm so Incredibly grateful I chose towork with Gwen.
Char M.
During a very hard time in my life, coping with CPTSD, I am so thankful for finding Gwen. She is a very caring and honest person who has helped me to open up and be true to myself. Gwen genuinely listens and helps to strategize ways in which to help her patients. Her guidance and ability to help with coping mechanisms for certain situations has helped me tremendously. As a Veteran who suffers from multiple traumas, EMDR therapy has allowed me to face my past and Gwen’s kind and caring ways, guided me through. She is very easy to talk to and I highly recommend her as a therapist.
Joel
Gwen is incredible! She helped me tremendously recovering from a traumatic event and with my flying anxiety. This is the exact text I sent after the first flight after our EMDR sessions for my flying anxiety “I just landed! Great flight and I was really not nervous once!! I didn’t even play meditation music when we took off and I was unfazed during bad turbulence and a bumpy landing. I could cry of joy if this is my new way of flying!!” I think that says it all. Thank you to Gwen!
Lindsey
Gwen is one of a kind, I originally started seeing Gwen for PTSD and anxiety when I was 19. I was a little younger than her normal age range but she made an exception for me. At that very moment! knew I was in good hands. I have been with her going ta her on and off for three years since overcoming my severe PTSD and anxiety trigger. I say on and off Because I reach out to her when things get tough in my life or 1
approach an anxiety inducer stressor, We could go a year without a session of one week and she is always so eager to listen and give wise insight when we meet again. She always remembers everything I tell her no matter when the last time we spoke was. Finding the right therapist can be tricky, but with Gwen | feel like she's not only an amazing mental support but a friend and a mother figure; This woman has changed my life in so many ways,
I will never stop talking to Gwen. She has helped me through anxiety, PTSD, breaking away from abusive relationships, depression, parental situations, family life and decision making no matter how big or small the decision may be. If you are looking for a good therapist recommend going to Gwen, you will NOT find anyone as amazing, caring, charismatic, empathetic or as knowledgeable as her.
Abby E.
I’ve seen numerous psychiatrists and therapists over the course of 25 years, without much relief. But Gwen is a game-changer. Her skill, experience, open-mindedness and authenticity allowed me to heal. She gave me a life I never thought I’d be able to lead, and now I don’t even need therapy anymore. Gwen Feldman is an exceptional person and professional. Highly recommend.
Erika
My experience with Gwen is clearly a miracle. She is my hero. She has been with me though out my toughest live changing moments. I am grateful to her for all her advice, compassion, most of all her patience.
My session is mainly on Thursday once we hang up the phone. I feel refreshed, energized, and full of confidence to face all life's challenges. I can't wait for Thursday to come again to have our session. I consider myself blessed to have Gwen on my side.
Nelson B.
I feel so lucky to have met Gwen. EMDR was highly recommended to me by several people before I tried it and I’m so glad I finally did. From the first session I could tell Gwen was going to be incredible. I have been in therapy all of my adult life but Gwen connected things for me that no one else has. Since working with Gwen I have done a 180 with my thoughts and feel lighter and happier.
Florence
Finding Gwen was a godsend and working with her for a year was life-changing. From the first session, she quickly understood the situation I was in and provided clarity and tools to help educate me on what I was dealing with. I appreciated her kindness and empathy as much as het directness and pragmatic sensibility. To supplement what I learned in our sessions, she provided critical, relevant and timely resources
throughout our time together to help me understand what was going on and her positive encouragement gave me confidence in applying new approaches to long-standing challenges. She always made me feel safe, listened to and empowered and because of our time together I was able to make major changes in my life that have dramatically improved my mentaland emotional health allowed me to be more present and gain a sense of peace I didn't think was possible.
Gwen is one of the all too rare therapists that not only cares deeply about her clients' happiness but Is committed to empowering them to achieve it and has the intelligence, perceptiveness and tools to help them get there, I highly recommend Gweri to anyone struggling, even if you don't know what you're dealing with or where to start, because she will be your biggest advocate and champion.
Lauren B.
Gwen, thank you for your kind words and for all your time and expertise. I will always be so grateful and appreciate the offer to keep the door open. I always hoped to find an amazing therapist I could turn to as needed in dealing with life's Inevitable changes and challenges and I'm so happy I found this in you.
Thank you for meeting me where I was, challenging me to see a life I didn't think was possible and encouraging me every step of the way to be courageous and learn how to create that reality for myself. I've grown a lifetime in the past year. Having vast mental and emotional space has opened up endless possibilities to think and dream and finally Invest in my future in ways I should have a long time ago and always wanted to. My husband says I'm an oak tree now and he's right.
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Gwen is seriously my savior. Since I started seeing her 6-8 months ago when I first finalized my 4 years divorce until now, I have dramatically seen huge leaps and improvements in my mental and emotional well-being. I had endured a truly horrific divorce, litigation abuse, and major PTSD and trauma from my abusive marriage and separation. Gwen has helped desensitize my PTSD triggers and anxiety with her
coaching and talk therapy using EMDR. Her compassionate and firm therapeutic nature has helped me share and work through some of my most Traumatizing memories I felt broken, depressed, anxious and stress when I first found her. Now B months later, I feel nearly healed and starting to thrive, happy with my progress, content with my healing journey, and ready to embrace the next stage
of my life with confidence. In the last month, I have been able to face my narcissistic family and ex and have now become narc proof. I've learned so much about myself and my resilience during my therapy with Gwen, she is a wonderful person that makes you feel less alone. She has shown me that truly good people exist in this world I highly recommend Gwen for EMDR as well as talk therapy especially for anyone in an abusive or toxic relationship.
Linda W.
The God Gwendo! Gwendolyn's empathetic, warm approach is one of a kind and her insights and wisdom have been transformative in helping me navigate life and loss, Gwendolyn is deeply
compassionate, genuinely cares, and is committed to seeing you thrive. I also appreciate her no-bullshit style - I'm a straight shooter so I don't like when
feedback is sugar coated, Gwendolyn gets right to the point and isn't interested in wasting your time or hers. She's the absolute best in the biz.
RSM
Gwen is more than just a therapist, she is really invested in your life. She listens and remembers the tiniest details that come into play months later-it is hard to believe that she has any other patients other than me! She introduced me to EMDR which was a game changer. I've seen her off and on over the years both with my wife or by myself-and feel
comfortable to send her an email every so often just checking in. She was truly made for this profession and I left her office always feeling a sense of gratitude and a new perspective. Anyone would be lucky yo work with her
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