Uptown Downtown Psychotherapy

Uptown Downtown Psychotherapy Therapy for adults, teens, kids, couples & families
đź“Ť Tribeca & UWS | Virtual available
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No two people walk into therapy for the same reason, so why should every therapy experience look the same?At Uptown Down...
08/05/2026

No two people walk into therapy for the same reason, so why should every therapy experience look the same?

At Uptown Downtown Psychotherapy, we offer a wide range of services for children, teens, adults, couples, families, and groups, along with specialized treatment for concerns such as trauma, personality disorders, life transitions, relationship challenges, and LGBTQ+ affirming care. We also provide psychotherapy support for individuals undergoing ketamine treatment.

Our collaborative team helps thoughtfully match each client with a clinician and approach that best fits their needs, because meaningful therapy begins with finding the right connection.

If you've been thinking about starting therapy, we'd love to help you take the first step.
Schedule your complimentary consultation through the link - https://www.uptowndowntownnyc.com/contact

Starting therapy can feel like a big step, but reaching out doesn't have to be.That's why we offer complimentary consult...
08/03/2026

Starting therapy can feel like a big step, but reaching out doesn't have to be.

That's why we offer complimentary consultations. They're a chance to ask questions, share what you're looking for, and determine whether a therapist feels like the right fit before beginning your therapy journey.

At Uptown Downtown Psychotherapy, our clinicians bring a range of specialties and perspectives, allowing us to thoughtfully connect you with someone who meets your unique needs.

You don't have to know exactly what to say or have everything figured out. Sometimes the first conversation is simply about exploring what's possible.

Ready to take the first step? Visit the link to schedule your free consultation. https://www.uptowndowntownnyc.com/contact

At Uptown Downtown Psychotherapy, we thoughtfully match clients with clinicians whose training fits their goals. Whether...
07/29/2026

At Uptown Downtown Psychotherapy, we thoughtfully match clients with clinicians whose training fits their goals. Whether you're navigating trauma, relationship challenges, anxiety, identity questions, or life transitions, finding someone with the right expertise can make all the difference.

Therapy should feel personalized, not generic.

https://www.uptowndowntownnyc.com/

We're excited to welcome Corey Bryant, LMHC, to the Uptown Downtown Psychotherapy team.Corey provides therapy for childr...
07/23/2026

We're excited to welcome Corey Bryant, LMHC, to the Uptown Downtown Psychotherapy team.

Corey provides therapy for children, adolescents, adults, and couples, offering a warm, collaborative space where people can explore their experiences with curiosity rather than judgment. His work is grounded in a psychodynamic and psychoanalytic approach, helping clients better understand themselves, their relationships, and the patterns that shape their lives.

Corey has extensive experience providing affirming care to LGBTQ+ individuals and works with clients navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions, identity exploration, relationship challenges, and substance use. He also supports those feeling emotionally stuck, disconnected, creatively blocked, or seeking a deeper understanding of themselves.

He earned his master's degree from New York University and completed advanced training in psychoanalytic psychotherapy through the National Institute for the Psychotherapies and the NYU Postdoctoral Program for Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis.

Please join us in giving Corey a warm welcome. We're grateful to have him as part of our team and look forward to the compassionate care he'll bring to our community.

Learn more about Corey and our therapists through the link - https://www.uptowndowntownnyc.com/coreybryant

Sometimes, the hardest thing to name is not a crisis.It’s the relationship that leaves you feeling smaller.The job you c...
07/09/2026

Sometimes, the hardest thing to name is not a crisis.

It’s the relationship that leaves you feeling smaller.

The job you can technically handle but dread returning to.

The anxiety that has become so familiar you barely recognize it as anxiety.

The version of your life that looks fine from the outside but doesn’t feel right from the inside.

Therapy isn’t only for moments of collapse. It can also be a place to get curious about the quieter signals that something may need your attention.

You’re allowed to want more than “I can manage.”

Life moves quickly. Stress, anxiety, conflict, and uncertainty can make it feel like we're constantly reacting rather th...
06/16/2026

Life moves quickly. Stress, anxiety, conflict, and uncertainty can make it feel like we're constantly reacting rather than responding.

Therapy creates space, the opportunity to slow down, gain perspective, and better understand your thoughts, emotions, and patterns. In that space, new possibilities emerge.

Whether you're navigating a life transition, relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, or simply seeking greater self-understanding, therapy can help you move forward with intention and clarity.

At Uptown Downtown Psychotherapy, we offer individual, couples, family, play therapy, and group therapy for children, teens, and adults.

đź“Ť Upper West Side & Tribeca
Virtual therapy available throughout New York
To learn more or schedule a consultation, visit our website.

Meet Dr. Max Malitzky, PsyD, Co-founder and Clinical Director of Uptown Downtown Psychotherapy.Dr. Malitzky is a license...
06/09/2026

Meet Dr. Max Malitzky, PsyD, Co-founder and Clinical Director of Uptown Downtown Psychotherapy.

Dr. Malitzky is a licensed clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst who works with adults, couples, and older adolescents.

Grounded in psychoanalytic theory and informed by trauma-focused modalities, his work helps patients better understand the patterns, experiences, and unconscious dynamics shaping their lives.

Dr. Malitzky has particular expertise supporting LGBTQ+ individuals and couples, those navigating sexuality and identity, college-aged adults, and individuals exploring the impact of religious or closed-community backgrounds.

In addition to his role as co-founder and senior clinical supervisor at Uptown Downtown, Dr. Malitzky maintains a private practice.

Interested in working directly with Dr. Malitzky? Visit www.maxmalitzkypsyd.com to learn more and schedule a consultation.

Feeling disconnected doesn’t always look like being alone. Sometimes it shows up in rooms full of people, in friendships...
05/22/2026

Feeling disconnected doesn’t always look like being alone. Sometimes it shows up in rooms full of people, in friendships that feel surface-level, or in not knowing how to express what you really feel.

Building Connection is a therapy group designed for young adults who want to better understand themselves and create more meaningful relationships.

In this space, you’ll:
• Explore patterns in relationships
• Practice communication in real time
• Feel seen, heard, and understood

Now offered:
• Virtual with Dr. Marino on Tuesdays at Noon EST
• In-person with Dr. Mullens on Thursdays at 6 PM EST - Upper West Side

Learn more + sign up through the link -

https://www.uptowndowntownnyc.com/building-connection-a-therapy-group-for-young-adults

So many of us learn to look outside ourselves for certainty, reassurance, or proof that we’re “doing okay.” Therapy can ...
05/21/2026

So many of us learn to look outside ourselves for certainty, reassurance, or proof that we’re “doing okay.” Therapy can be a space to gently explore those patterns, understand where they began, and reconnect with the strength that may have been there all along.

Learn more about our therapy offerings at www.uptowndowntownnyc.com

Meet Dr. Eugenia Cherkasskaya, Co-founder and Director of Clinical Training of Uptown Downtown Psychotherapy.Dr. Cherkas...
05/18/2026

Meet Dr. Eugenia Cherkasskaya, Co-founder and Director of Clinical Training of Uptown Downtown Psychotherapy.

Dr. Cherkasskaya is a licensed clinical psychologist with over a decade of experience helping adults, teens, couples, and families navigate life’s complexities with greater insight, stability, and self-understanding. Her work is grounded in psychoanalytic theory, while also integrating practical tools like mindfulness and emotion regulation to support meaningful change.

With expertise in trauma, personality disorders, sexuality, adolescent development, and relationships, Dr. Cherkasskaya brings both deep clinical knowledge and a warm, relational approach to her work. As a certified Therapist and Teacher Supervisor in Transference Focused Psychotherapy (TFP), she also helps train the next generation of clinicians.

At the heart of her work is a belief that therapy can help us better understand ourselves, strengthen our relationships, and move through the world with greater ease and resilience.

Tap the link to book a free consultation with Dr. Cherkasskaya - https://www.uptowndowntownnyc.com/contact

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