Locations New York Therapists Gavriel Reisner

Gavriel Reisner

Licensed Psychoanalyst, LP PhD

New York Accepting Online

Upper West Side Not Accepting In-person

Updated October 8, 2020

Specialties & Expertise

Anxiety
Depression
Couples counseling

Self-identity
Relationships
Sexuality

Professional statement

Dr. Gavriel Reisner is a Licensed Psychoanalyst on the Upper West Side specializes in working with emerging adults in their 20s and 30s and couples. His areas of expertise include identity, relationships, career challenges, life transitions, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, existential challenges, and loss and grief.

Dr. Reisner's work is deeply-rooted in Psychoanalysis and also includes Inter-subjective self-psychology. He does long-term, deep work that helps his clients explore their unconscious Clients share their subconscious ideas, dreams, fantasies, etc. while Dr. Riesner uses his skills to help them analyze what all of this means.

Dr. Reisner wants all of his clients to feel seen and heard. Before becoming a psychoanalyst, he received his PhD in English literature. He looks forward to meeting you.

Message to clients

Formerly a professor of English, narrative is central to my practice, believing we can finding ourselves by exploring our stories in dialogue with a trusted listener.

Specialties

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

Couples counseling - Addressing relationship challenges and life transitions; strengthening communication and feelings of security, desire, connection, and love

Self-identity - Understanding, accepting, and strengthening one’s sense of self through the exploration of family, work, and personal values

Relationships - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating

Sexuality - Addressing emotional, physical, and biological concerns related to sexual intimacy and functioning; education and skill building around topics such as erectile dysfunction, orgasms, low libido, shame, and history of abuse; improving communication to realize a fulfilling sex life

General expertise

Treatment approaches

Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)

Psychoanalytic Therapy

Clientele

Adults (24+)
Couples
Parents

Seniors (65+)
Young adults (18-24)

Insurance

United Healthcare
FIT Student Health Insurance (United Healthcare)
Optum
New School Student Insurance (United Healthcare Student Resources)

Out-of-pocket fees

Ongoing sessions: $200 (50min)
Sliding scale: $90 - $200
Initial session: $200 (50min)
Couples sessions: $225 (50min)

Therapist's note

Dr. Reisner can provide you with paperwork for your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement.

Location(s)

Upper West Side practice

55 West End Avenue, Ste S15I, New York, NY 10023

Not accepting new clients in-person

Currently Available Times

Morning (Before 10am)
Daytime (10am - 1pm)
Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
Evening (After 5pm)
Weekends

Regular Hours

Mon 10am-7pm
Tue 10am-7pm
Wed 10am-7pm
Thu 10am-7pm
Fri Closed
Sat Closed
Sun Closed

Online Therapy (NY)

Accepting new clients online

Currently Available Times

Morning (Before 10am)
Daytime (10am - 1pm)
Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
Evening (After 5pm)
Weekends

Regular Hours

Mon 10am-7pm
Tue 10am-7pm
Wed 10am-7pm
Thu 10am-7pm
Fri Closed
Sat Closed
Sun Closed

Work and Education

Clinical and Private Practice, 2012-present

Queens College, CUNY
SUNY at Buffalo
Hebrew University

Languages

English

Hebrew