Nathaniel Tabachnik, LMSW

Prior to myTherapyNYC, Nathaniel worked as a book editor in the publishing industry, where he focused on storytelling: understanding how characters’ lives are shaped and grown, how their pasts influenced their present, and what makes them so delightfully, imperfectly human. While working as an editor, Nathaniel supported authors throughout the writing process, helping them reach their creative potential. In transitioning to clinical work, he brings this editorial sensibility, understanding that we are all building a story for ourselves, and using narrative techniques to reframe these stories for healing.

Above all, Nathaniel values curiosity in his work – helping clients discover new parts of themselves and reminding them of parts that have been forgotten. He strives to cultivate a space that allows clients to compassionately examine their lives, identify where they’d like to make changes, and process the many thoughts and emotions that arise everyday. He believes that therapy can (and should) look at all aspects of our lives, not just the negative: the pain and the joy, the heartbreak and the humor. We contain all these beautiful dualities, and therapy can be a place to process them.

Nathaniel utilizes a psychodynamic and trauma-informed perspective, while weaving in techniques from CBT and mindfulness-based modalities. He believes in working collaboratively with clients to find a style that works for them. As a queer, Jewish clinician, Nathaniel understands the importance of culture and identity, and how these components shape our worldviews and perspectives.

Nathaniel self-identifies as a cisgender, queer, White, Jewish man.