Virtual and In-Person Therapy in NY
Reconnect with joy and pleasure
Trauma-informed, sex-positive, kink- and poly-affirming therapy for LGBTQIA+ individuals and non-traditional relationships seeking deeper connections with themselves and their loved ones.
One of the greatest barriers to connection is the cultural importance we place on "going it alone." Somehow we've come to equate success with not needing anyone. Many of us are willing to extend a helping hand, but we're very reluctant to reach out for help when we need it ourselves. It's as if we've divided the world into "those who offer help" and "those who need help." The truth is that we are both.
DR. DIANE DUAN
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Welcome!
I am so glad you’re considering starting therapy! I am a clinical psychologist providing short- and long-term therapy to individuals and couples looking to deepen their connection with themselves and within their relationships. While our relationships are some of the most fruitful and fulfilling elements of our lives, they can also be the most fraught and difficult to navigate. It is important that we tend to them with patience, care, and compassion (particularly our relationships with ourselves)! I look forward to helping you navigate the challenging moments with intention and clarity, while also embracing life’s gifts of joy and pleasure.
My approach to therapy is patient, collaborative, non-judgmental and playful. I aim to foster a space where all thoughts and feelings are welcome, and you feel safe to explore your internal and external worlds. Through somatic exercises, I will help you unlock your strengths and internal wisdom. You will gain an embodied understanding of the thoughts, feelings and behaviors that limit your ability to live an authentic and fulfilling life. This embodied understanding, or “felt sense,” guides you in integrating practices that foster growth, healing, and meaningful change.
Areas of Expertise
Therapy Services
Individual Therapy
Whether you are a seasoned psychotherapy client or brand new to therapy, one-on-one counseling can support you in your personal growth goals! Using a relational approach informed by Internal Family Systems, I provide a compassionate, collaborative environment to gain insight about patterns of behavior, explore internal conflicts, and connect with your authentic Self.
Couples Therapy
Have you and your partner been butting heads lately? Feeling a lack of intimacy, disconnected, or misunderstood? Whether you just want to brush up on effective communication skills, or need to address a severe rupture of trust, couples therapy can help! Using Emotionally Focused Therapy and Intimacy From the Inside Out (Internal Family Systems for relationships), I can support you in strengthening communication skills, healing attachment wounds, addressing intimacy concerns, and building trust and genuine connection.
Non-Traditional & Diverse Relationships
I welcome diverse forms of relationships, including monogamous couples, open and monogamish relationships, solo poly, polyamorous dynamics, and everything in between! Whether you and your partner(s) are just beginning to explore open relationship possibilities, taking your first steps off the relationship escalator, or are seasoned polyamorists, therapy can support you on your journey!
Internal Family Systems
IFS is a holistic and non-pathologizing approach to understanding our internal and external worlds. IFS recognizes that we are all made of “parts” with a fundamental inner wisdom (“Self”). As an IFS-trained therapist, I believe in the inherent healing capacity within each individual and work to uncover it through somatic exercises. Using IFS, I help you gain insight into unconscious thoughts and feelings, connect with memories stored in the body, and begin an embodied path towards change.
Feel supported in your wellness journey
It is crucial to feel safe and comfortable in the therapy room! I prioritize cultivating a therapist-client relationship that is: