A Brief Introduction to my Background
ABOUT ME
I’m a licensed clinical social worker and psychdynamic psychotherapist offering individual therapy for adults seeking meaningful change
I earned my masters in social work at Columbia University, where I completed internships in the fields of substance use and serious mental illness. Since then, I have worked in the city shelter system and as a psychotherapist at a community mental health clinic. I am currently undergoing post-graduate psychoanalytic training at the Institute for the Psychoanalytic Study of Subjectivity and was a recipient of the International Association of Psychoanalytic Self Psychology's 2023 Early Career Professional Scholarship Award.
Through the ongoing development of our therapeutic relationship, we will arrive at an in-depth understanding of your emotional world...”
My approach to therapy is to develop a safe, nonjudgmental and trusting atmosphere where you can freely express your thoughts and feelings. Together, we will collaboratively explore how your lived experience informs and maintains expectations and attitudes - about yourself, others, and the world - and how these may be supporting or thwarting your current efforts to meet your needs in relationships, reach your professional goals, and realize your innermost desires. Through the ongoing development of our therapeutic relationship, we will arrive at an in-depth understanding of your emotional world that enhances your sense of personal agency, vitality, and freedom so that you can live a more easeful, creative, and satisfying life.
Each therapy session will be guided by your most pressing motivations and needs. I will engage you in close and careful explorations of how your emotional processes are impacting your current experience to help increase your self-reflective awareness and support you in integrating your emotional experience into a more cohesive, stable and holistic sense of self.
I'M ROBERT
Robert Caplan, LCSW
Psychotherapy is a collaborative process where you and your therapist work together to explore thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and patterns. The goal is to better understand yourself, address challenges, and create meaningful changes in your life.
If you’re experiencing stress, sadness, anxiety, relationship difficulties, or feeling “stuck,” therapy can be a helpful space to explore what’s going on and develop new ways of coping. You don’t need to be in crisis to benefit from therapy.
The first session is a chance for us to get to know each other. We’ll discuss your reasons for seeking therapy, your history, and what you hope to achieve. You can also ask any questions about my approach or the therapy process.
When beginning our work together, we will meet no less than once per week for 45 minutes. Depending on your needs, we might more frequently. We’ll decide together on a schedule that works best for you.
The length of therapy varies. Some people find a few sessions helpful for a specific concern, while others engage in therapy for months or years to explore deeper patterns. Your goals and progress will guide the process.
Yes. What you share in therapy is private and protected by law. There are a few legal exceptions—such as risk of harm to yourself or others—which I will review with you before we begin.
Yes. I offer secure video sessions so you can access therapy from home or another private space.
Yes, but my in-person availability is limited. Please specify your preference for in-person sessions when contacting me to ensure availability. In-person sessions cannot currently be booked directly through my online scheduler.
I accept payment via credit card, cash or payment apps like Venmo. I do not accept insurance but will provide all documentation required to receive any reimbursements your insurance plan offers. We’ll discuss fees and payment options before your first session.
I use a collaborative, personalized approach that draws from evidence-based methods, including psychodynamic therapy and cognitive-based approaches. My goal is to meet you where you are, with compassion, curiosity, and respect for your unique story and needs.
Feeling nervous is normal—whether this is your first time in therapy or if you're simply resuming your therapeutic journey with a new therapist. Many clients find that after the first session, they feel more comfortable and relieved to have taken a first step.