Esra Atamer
Licensed Psychoanalyst, LP
New York
Anxiety - Depression- Relationship issues- Life transitions- Trauma-Dissociative disorders-
Esra Atamer
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Professional statement
Esra Atamer is a licensed psychoanalyst practicing in Greenwich Village. She specializes in anxiety, depression, dissociative states, trauma, loss, identity, life transitions, and relationships.
Esra has extensive experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds, identities, and cultures. Her approach is exploratory, insight-oriented, and holistic, bringing together emotional, mental, and social aspects of individual experience. In addition to her clinical practice, Esra is a faculty member at the Center for Modern Psychoanalytic Studies and the New York Graduate School of Psychoanalysis.
Esra is currently available for in-person therapy sessions. Her office is located at 31 W 9th St. near the W4 and Union Square subway stops.
Work and Education
Years of Experience: 11 years
CMPS Treatment Center, Therapist, 2018 - 2025
Center for Modern Psychoanalytic Studies, Psychoanalysis, 2024
Binghamton University, Ph.D., 2014
Licensure
New York: 001248Languages
English, TurkishSpecialties
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating
Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress
Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse
Dissociative disorders - Support processing and coping with painful or overwhelming emotions and reducing experiences of detachment from one’s reality, emotions, memory, and body
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Young adults (18-24)
Locations & Hours
Insurance
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- NYU Student Health Insurance (Wellfleet / Cigna PPO)
Out-of-pocket fees
- Individual sessions:$250 (45min)
- Sliding scale:$150 - $250
Additional session information
Out-of-network billing options
This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:
Payment options
- Cash
- Check
- Venmo
- Zelle
Session frequency
Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.
- Weekly
- Multiple times a week
- As needed
Therapist's note
If you have out-of-network benefits, I can provide you with a monthly bill for reimbursement from your insurance carrier. I am happy to help you with the initial consultation. Feel free to message me with any questions or concerns you may have about starting therapy.