Therapy for Relationships and Individuals

I’m Naila, a psychotherapist seeing people in person and virtually in NYC.

Maybe you’re feeling tired all the time, bored and unstimulated by the routine you worked so hard to build. Maybe you’re experiencing constant irritation, and no matter how hard you try not to be, you’re easily upset by the people you love. Maybe you’re here because you’re realizing the words you use to describe yourself don’t really feel true. Maybe there’s a widening gap between how you want people to see you and how you see yourself.

In our work together, we’ll see your unease as material to understand to inform your way forward. I’ll help you build the strength to explore new possibilities, through dialogue, experimentation, and whatever else we think of together.

My clinical experience at the Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research at Johns Hopkins was formative to how I facilitate the therapeutic process. The etymology of psychedelic is something close to mind-revealing. Guiding people through psychedelic experiences allowed me to see how mind-revealing mechanisms are taking place all the time, through life changes, perspective shifts, and relationships.

Regardless of whether I’m seeing you individually or as a relationship, we’ll look closely at the dynamics that come up between you and the people in your life. We’ll focus on your relationships with partners, friends, family members, coworkers, community members, as well as the one between you and me. We’ll tend to interpersonal friction patiently, seeing it as a great source of growth and direction. One of my favorite parts of therapy is discovering what unique shape each alliance takes: what shades of humor, playfulness, and personality we bring out of each other as familiarity builds.

If you’re wanting to work together, please send me a message via email or contact form. I would be so grateful to take on this project with you.

My approach draws from personal and clinical experience, psychoanalytic and philosophical literature, and the therapeutic modalities below.

Modalities

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    Psychodynamic

    Much of what shows up in our relationships now has roots in earlier experience. I draw on a psychodynamic lens to look at how old patterns continue to organize present thoughts, behaviors, and ways of relating to loosen the past’s hold on the present. My work in this area is informed by ongoing psychodynamic supervision.

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    Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)

    EFT integrates attachment theory with systemic and experiential approaches to identify the emotional needs and cycles underneath conflict. Together, we'll work to shift from disconnection toward more secure, responsive bonds. I completed an externship in EFT for couples as part of my training in this model.

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    Gestalt

    Gestalt therapy keeps us anchored in what's happening between us right now. Rather than only talking about a pattern, we'll notice it as it emerges in real time, in tone, pacing, silence, and what goes unsaid, which gives us a more immediate way of understanding what's repeating and why.

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    Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

    I draw on cognitive-behavioral approaches to identify and intervene in the specific thoughts and behaviors that keep a pattern in motion. I have training in Trauma-Focused CBT.

Interpersonal encounter reveals limits of individual perception, allowing us to expand beyond what we are capable of alone.

Who I Work With

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    Romantic Partners

    For partners across all relationship structures and identities, including monogamous, polyamorous, ethical non-monogamous (ENM), and LGBTQ+ dynamics.

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    Family Members

    For family systems including parent-child pairs, adult siblings, and chosen family members seeking to transition out of rigid roles and build new ways of relating.

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    Friends

    For close friends navigating a rupture, a major life transition that has shifted the dynamic, or a desire to deepen their mutual understanding.

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    Business Partners

    For co-founders, creative collaborators, or business partners whose shared professional life requires a high level of relational alignment and clear communication.

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    Individuals

    For individuals working toward deeper understanding of themselves, their relationships, and the patterns shaping their lives. Concerns may include attachment and intimacy, family-of-origin issues, life transitions, and the anxiety depression that can come with.

If you don't see your relationship type or concern here, please feel free to reach out.

What to Expect

  • We will start with a complimentary 15-minute phone or video call. This allows us to briefly discuss what you're facing and ensure my approach aligns with your goals.

  • If we choose to move forward, our first 2–3 sessions will serve as an in-depth assessment. If you're coming in with others, all members will meet together for every session. We will map the history of your relational patterns, identify your repetitive loops, and clarify what we're working toward.

  • From there, we enter regular, ongoing sessions.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often will we meet?

To establish momentum and step out of repetitive patterns, we will begin by meeting weekly. As things shift, we can discuss transitioning to bi-weekly or monthly maintenance sessions.

What are your fees?

My fees are structured by session length and session type:

Relationship sessions

  • 75-minute session: $290

  • 60-minute session: $230

Individual sessions

  • 50-minute session: $190

Sliding scale options are available based on need.

Do you take insurance?

I practice as an out-of-network provider and do not bill insurance companies directly. Maintaining a transparent, out-of-network structure allows me to focus entirely on your needs without external diagnostic constraints.

Upon request, I can provide a monthly invoice (superbill) that you may submit to your insurance provider for potential reimbursement. I recommend calling your insurance company beforehand to verify your out-of-network behavioral health benefits.

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