Trauma and Relationship Therapy in NYC.
In person and virtual therapy in New York as well as virtual therapy in Florida and Texas.
Therapy for individuals, couples, and families navigating trauma, relationship challenges, and grief; helping clients reconnect with themselves and the people who matter most.
A TASTE
OF HEALING
Trauma & Relationship Therapy in NYC could
be right for you if…
You carry experiences that have shaped how you relate to yourself and others.
Therapy can offer a space to reconnect with yourself, rebuild self-trust, and navigate relationships with greater clarity:
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You’re not sure what you need
or how to say what you need.
You want to understand yourself
and be understood, but conversations
can quickly turn into defensiveness, misunderstandings, silence, or frustration.
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You feel disconnected
from yourself
You’re tired of second-guessing
your feelings, decisions,
or instincts.
You have a hard time
staying present.
You find yourself checking out, feeling
detached, or struggling to stay connected
during conversations, moments of intimacy,
conflict, or situations that feel vulnerable.
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You keep having
the same patterns in your relationships.
Different situation, same argument,
reaction, or dynamic, and you’re not sure
how to change it.
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You’re unsure
what’s yours to carry.
You find it difficult to separate
your own feelings and needs from
the expectations and emotions
of the people around you.
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You have a hard time
letting people in.
You want closeness, but vulnerability,
trust, or depending on someone else
can feel uncomfortable or unsafe.
Therapy can be a place to…
✔ Trust yourself without constantly second-guessing your decisions or seeking reassurance from others✔ Know what you feel and need and feel more comfortable saying it✔ Stay grounded when things feel uncomfortable instead of shutting down, checking out, avoiding, overthinking, becoming overwhelmed, or reacting on autopilot
✔ Create relationships that have room for everyone’s needs, differences, and boundaries✔ Feel more grounded in who you are and more confident in how you move through the world✔ Understand the patterns you keep falling into and find new ways of responding to yourself and othersMeet your Trauma and Relationship Therapists in NYC
LMHC-D, LPC.
Alexandra Askenazi Marcus
She/her/ella
I am an EMDRIA-certified and IFS/IFIO informed trauma and couples therapist who helps people rebuild self-trust and connection after trauma and loss. Together, we’ll work on helping you reconnect with your body and emotions, trust your thoughts and reactions, recognize and honor your needs, and feel more confident in your choices and relationships. I bring extensive experience providing LGBTQ+ affirming care and I welcome clients who are exploring their gender identity, sexuality, relationship dynamics, or simply looking for a therapist who offers knowledgeable and affirming support. I provide therapy in both English and Spanish.At the heart of my work is the belief that healing happens in connection and in community. I strive to create a warm, inclusive, and nonjudgmental space where all clients’ identities are seen, understood, and supported as they explore their experiences, strengthen their relationships, and move toward meaningful change.Outside the therapy room, I love spending time with animals, especially dogs, enjoying just about any kind of chocolate, doing pilates, dancing, learning new languages, getting lost in a good book, and listening to the same song on repeat until I discover my next favorite.If this resonates, reach out for a free consultation. I look forward to connecting and hearing from you! More Team Members
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EMDR Therapy in NYC
Work with an EMDRIA
Certified Therapist
Sometimes, the past continues to affect how we feel, how we see ourselves, and how we relate to others, even when we know we’re safe in the present.
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a type of therapy that helps you process difficult or distressing experiences that may still affect you today. It can help lessen the emotional intensity of these experiences and create space for new ways of feeling, thinking, and responding.
EMDR may be helpful if you find yourself:
Feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or easily triggered in relationships.
Struggling with self-worth, confidence, or feeling good enough.
Repeating painful patterns in your relationships.
Fearing rejection, abandonment, or getting hurt.
Struggling to speak up, set boundaries, or express your needs.
Feeling like a burden, undeserving of love or care, or constantly criticizing yourself.
Finding it difficult to feel safe, present, or connected to others, especially during vulnerable moments like intimacy or conflict.
Struggling to trust yourself, your judgment, or your decisions, as well as finding it difficult to trust others.
You don't have to have experienced a major traumatic event for EMDR to be worth exploring.
Therapy Services 
Trauma can continue to shape how we feel, think, and respond long after an experience has passed. Therapy provides a safe space to understand these patterns, process difficult experiences, and build a greater sense of safety and control. Together, we’ll gently explore what feels stuck without requiring you to relive what happened, while developing tools to regulate your nervous system and feel more grounded, connected, and present.
Trauma and PTSD
Grief can affect every part of us, and there is no single right way to move through it. Our work will provide space to process your loss, make sense of the emotions that come with it, and gently adjust to life as it changes. Together, we’ll honor what you’ve lost while making room for healing, connection, and finding a way forward that feels true to you and your experiences.
Grief Therapy
Finding a therapist who understands, respects, and affirms your identity can make a difference. Therapy offers space to explore identity, relationships, and experiences that can come with navigating the world as an LGBTQI+ person. Together, we’ll explore how these experiences have shaped you while creating space for self-trust, confidence, and authenticity. Whether you’re navigating identity, coming out, or family relationships, therapy can help you feel truly seen and supported.
LGBTQI+ Therapy
We all hold different parts of ourselves that may keep us stuck or get in the way of being who we genuinely are. In IFS therapy, we’ll approach these parts with curiosity and compassion, exploring the purpose they serve and what they may be trying to protect. Together, we can help these parts feel safer and heal the more vulnerable parts underneath, creating more space for clarity, confidence, and choice.
IFS Therapy
Our work will help you better understand the patterns that emerge between you, especially during conflict, hurt, or disconnection. Together, we’ll explore what may be happening beneath these patterns and how each of you may be protecting yourselves, creating space for greater understanding and compassion. We’ll work toward communicating needs more openly, listening with curiosity, and feeling more secure, connected, and supported in your relationship.
Couples Therapy
Family Therapy
Our work will help you and your family better understand the patterns that shape your family relationships and create more space for connection, communication, and understanding. Together, we’ll explore what’s happening beneath conflict, hurt, or disconnection and develop new ways of relating to one another. The goal is to help each person feel heard and supported while creating healthier, more connected relationships.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions?
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Out fee is $220 for individual therapy and $275 for couples and family therapy.
We provide sliding scales depending on financial needs and BIPOC or LGBTQIA+ clients will be prioritized. -
We are currently out of network providers. We provide super bills for clients paying out of pocket, getting reimbursed through their work, or using their out-of-network insurance benefits (if you are unsure if you have these, you can ask your insurance directly). We also provide sliding scales depending on financial needs.
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Yes! At the moment we are only in person in NYC (The office is located in the Upper West Side of Manhattan). We also offer virtual therapy throughout New York State, Florida, and Texas.
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You can schedule a free 15-minute consultation call by clicking here!
During our call, we’ll talk about what’s bringing you to therapy, I’ll answer any questions you may have about the process, and we’ll discuss scheduling and other logistics to determine what feels like the right next step for you.
We look forward to connecting with you!
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Individual sessions are typically 45–55 minutes once a week, depending on what works best for clients and the approach we’re using.
Couples and family sessions are 60 minutes and typically meet weekly at first, with sessions becoming less frequent as needed and as progress is made.
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Starting therapy can feel vulnerable, especially when you’re meeting someone new and sharing parts of your life that may be difficult to put into words. We’ll take time to get to know one another, understand what’s been bringing you in, and begin to identify what you’re hoping will feel different. You don’t need to come in knowing exactly what you need or where to start, we’ll figure that out together. As we move forward, we’ll continue to check in about what feels helpful, what doesn’t, and how we can make therapy work best for you.
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