Therapy for women and teen girls who are struggling but aren’t sure where to start

I’m Tara Arutunian, LCSW, a psychotherapist in private practice in Glen Head, NY. I work primarily with women and teen girls who are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and major life changes that might feel unmanageable or confusing. In relationships, you may feel misunderstood, unacknowledged, or like you have to choose between editing yourself or risking conflict. You might be grieving a death, divorce, or breakup, or are preparing for and managing stress related to going to college, changing careers, or becoming a parent. You might feel like you’re holding it together on the outside but feel really overwhelmed underneath, and that you have no one to really talk to. You might wonder if you’re normal, or a good enough person, and if others have similar difficulties as you. If you’re feeling unsure how to move forward from patterns that keep repeating and want to get some clarity, therapy can help.

My style is warm, direct, intuitive, and collaborative. You don’t have to come in knowing exactly what’s wrong, just bring your real self. Sessions are conversational and compassionate, often weaving together deeper emotional insight with curiosity, playfulness, and even laughter. I’ll meet whatever you’re carrying with honesty and care, while keeping an eye on where you want to go.

I believe the most important relationship to nurture is the one with ourselves, because how we see and treat our own self shapes every other part of our life. My job is to help you come back to that inner relationship with more compassion, clarity, and flexibility.