Edie Joy Sasson-Gelman

I work with people in situations that take them to the edge of their abilities or comfort zone. When we are not sure what to expect, our minds may try to fill in the uncertainty with strong thoughts and emotions. They can be mild, or strong enough to stop people from doing the things they need to do every day because of anxiety or depression.Sometimes there are things about our lives that we can’t change, but those things don’t have to keep us from taking the steps that we can. I help people understand their feelings and get beyond the thoughts and beliefs that lead them to behave in ways that hold them back, with powerful tools like cognitive-behavioral therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and mindfulness. My strengths-based approach is geared towards coping and improving quality of life. I see private practice patients by appointment on Sundays in my office in Midtown West near Columbus Circle, and for home visits by arrangement. I accept self-paying patients, including a numb