Lily Durwood(She/Her/Hers)

In my work with adults and couples, I use different approaches depending on what you are looking for help with. I mostly draw from cognitive behavioral and relational psychodynamic psychotherapy. I think that gaining insight into ourselves can free us to live more aware and fulfilling lives, and also that making practical changes to our behavior can meaningfully impact our wellbeing and relationships. My therapy style is warm and straight-forward, and I act like my real self in sessions. I feel especially well-suited for individuals and couples who are curious about themselves, who want to engage deeply with the therapeutic process, and who see cultivating insight as a key goal of therapy.

In my work with children and families, I specialize in anxiety, mood challenges, and disruptive or oppositional behavior. Whenever possible, I take a family-centered approach to cognitive behavioral treatments, though I tailor my support to fit each family's needs. Sessions may involve meeting with parents alone, individual sessions with the child, or bringing everyone together. My goal is to balance practical behavioral strategies with deeper emotional understanding, providing evidence-based support that is also flexible and personalized. In addition, I have particularly specialized experience working with gender diverse youth and their families.

I've been lucky to receive excellent training working with patients across the lifespan. I received my BA in Psychology from Harvard University and my PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Washington. I completed my pre-doctoral internship at Weill Cornell Medical Center/New York Presbyterian and my postdoctoral fellowship at NYU Langone's Child Study Center. While in private practice, I remain on the faculty at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine, where I assist in the supervision of providers in training.