JENNIFER BUNIN, LCSW
Certified Gestalt Psychotherapist
As a therapist, I believe in our capacity to challenge and navigate away from unhealthy patterns. I use a unique, dynamic approach to traditional talk therapy, informed by Gestalt theory and guided by mind and body awareness, honest inquiry and deep compassion. I am grounded in social justice, recognizing how social-historical factors impact well-being. I am based in New York and am currently offering virtual sessions.
A BIT ABOUT THERAPY
Building awareness, encouraging growth
I support my clients in cultivating awareness and guide them in the healing process by drawing on innate strengths and resilience. Together we work to explore challenging emotions and life transitions to rediscover aliveness, power, joy, purpose, care and a sense of connection. I encourage clients to think of human beings as organisms that live in relationship with others and with our environment. As such, growth is our natural state. We are meant to grow, to act fluidly and adapt creatively throughout our lives and we suffer when that process is blocked or interrupted. However, our suffering can provide an opportunity to grow in new and exciting ways. My role is to help my clients notice and understand the stories that keep them stuck, and to help them learn to act with patience and kindness towards themselves.
Services
Individual Psychotherapy
I offer a safe and confidential environment so you can face the things that keep you scared and stuck.
Below are some of the issues I specialize in:
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Depression & Anxiety
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Relationship Issues
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Shame
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Loneliness
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Family Dynamics
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Gender Identity
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Spiritual & Existential Inquiry
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Trauma & PTSD
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Career Concerns
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Grief & Loss
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Chronic Pain & Illness
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Infertility
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Creativity & Inspiration Blocks
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LGBTQQI Concerns
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Eating Disorder & Body Image
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Sexuality & Intimacy
Insurance and Payment
My rate is $200 and I offer limited sliding scale based on need and availability.
I participate in many out-of-network insurance programs. If you are unsure if you have out-of-network coverage, you can call your insurer and ask. Your insurer may ask for my NPI number which you can find below. Payments may be made in cash, credit card, Venmo or by personal check. Receipts available upon request.
Licensing and Insurance Information
NY State License Number: 087502
National Provider Identification (NPI) Number: 1164899266
CAQH Number: 13636388
About Me
My approach to treatment is informed by a decade of experience in social service, counseling, and psychotherapy. Over the course of my training and professional practice I have worked with individuals coming from diverse backgrounds with wide ranges of life experience.
I received my BA from Wesleyan University, my MSW from the Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College, and am a graduate of the four year clinical fellowship program at Gestalt Associates for Psychotherapy. I have trained and practiced using a wide variety of therapeutic approaches, including psychodynamic, somatic and body-oriented therapies, mindfulness, and most central to my practice, Gestalt therapy.
Office Policies
Initial Appointment
To set up an initial appointment, please send me an email via the form on this website. From there, I will contact you for a free phone consultation. Prior to our first session I will send you an email with information about your client portal and intake forms to be completed before your first visit. Completing this process before we first meet will allow more time for us to talk and to begin working together. All information is kept strictly confidential.
Missed/Cancelled Appointments
Clients are responsible for their regularly scheduled appointment and will be charged for the appointment if cancellation is less than 24 hours notice. If a cancellation is necessary, we can try to reschedule for another time that same week.
