Our Team
Therapeutic Approaches
We blend three core modalities to meet your unique needs:
Psychodynamic Relational Therapy
Uncover patterns from past relationships impacting present well-being
Foster deeper connections and self-awareness
Person-Centered Therapy
Cultivate self-acceptance through unconditional positive regard
Honor your lived experience as the expert of your journey
Cognitive Behavioral Approaches (CBT)
Develop practical tools to reframe unhelpful thoughts and behaviors
Address symptoms while exploring root causes
Corey Love, LMHC-D
As a gay man and former performing artist, I've walked the path of exploring identity, expression, and personal growth firsthand, gaining deep insight into the challenges and triumphs that come with it. In my practice, I create a safe, honoring space where your unique story is not just heard but truly celebrated, as we collaborate to build a future that's authentically and unapologetically yours. I offer individual and couples counseling tailored for men navigating relational struggles, anxiety, depression, and life transitions, using a practical approach that fosters insight, skills, and resilience for greater clarity and connection.
My specialties include LGBT+ issues, relationships and relational dynamics, mood and anxiety disorders, support for performing artists, career transitions, and substance use. Drawing from modalities like relational psychodynamic therapy, affirmative therapy, and strength-based counseling, I provide a supportive yet challenging environment that highlights your personal strengths and guides you toward meaningful change. If you're caught in repeating patterns, feeling stuck in your relationships or personal goals, or wondering how your past influences your present, let's explore these questions together and craft the fulfilling life you desire.
Founder, Senior Therapist
Karen Knauff, LMHC-D
Growth flourishes within a collaborative, honest, and caring therapeutic relationship. My approach is relational, culturally sensitive, and creative, emphasizing skillful listening to uncover your unique story and its influence on your current struggles and goals. By integrating attachment, existential, and psychodynamic therapies, I help deepen your understanding of yourself, your relationships, and your challenges, drawing from modalities like relational psychodynamic, affirmative, and strength-based counseling.
With extensive experience supporting adults across the lifespan, my specialties encompass relationship concerns, grief, issues with identity and self-esteem, intimate partner violence (including domestic violence), mood and anxiety disorders, anger, chronic pain, trauma, and substance use concerns. No matter what draws you to therapy, I welcome you exactly as you are, eager to learn about your experiences and perspectives, as we collaboratively chart a path forward toward healing and empowerment.
Therapist
Sophia Cheng, LMHC
Therapist As a trilingual Taiwanese American therapist based in New York, I bring extensive experience supporting adult clients from diverse backgrounds, including AAPI, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and substance use communities. My work addresses grief, relational challenges, addiction, anxiety, depression, complex trauma, and issues related to Asian American and queer identity, guiding you to explore how your past shapes your present relationships while practicing new ways of being and cultivating self-awareness through compassionate curiosity and presence.
With an intersectional, trauma-informed lens, I draw from person-centered, psychodynamic, and strength-based methods, incorporating elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, existential, and humanistic approaches in a warm, genuine, and collaborative style. Life can feel overwhelming and isolating, so I create a nonjudgmental safe space where you feel truly seen, supported, and less alone, emerging with a deeper understanding and stronger sense of self. I look forward to witnessing and supporting your journey.
Brian Boyle, JD, MHC-LP
Limited Permit TherapistNavigating stress, anxiety, or major life shifts can feel overwhelming, but therapy offers a path to regain control and build resilience. I specialize in helping individuals manage anxiety, stress, career transitions, and burnout through a practical, down-to-earth approach grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). Whether you're stuck in your career, battling racing thoughts, or seeking work-life balance, my collaborative and tailored style empowers you to gain insight, set meaningful goals, and develop real-world tools for everyday life.
With a focus on professionals and students in high-pressure fields like law, tech, finance, and medicine, I help you prevent burnout without losing your edge, addressing feelings of falling short or isolation. As a therapist in NYC who truly understands these demands, I work best with those ready to honestly evaluate what's working and what needs to change, offering steady support, practical strategies, and space to progress at your own pace—let's collaborate to create the positive shifts you deserve.