PSYCHOTHERAPY · PSYCHOANALYSIS · COACHING
You don’t have to
carry it all alone.
Psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, and coaching for adults in Manhattan and online.
Sometimes we know exactly what is troubling us. Other times, we simply know that something in our life needs attention.
Maybe you want to understand yourself better. Perhaps you keep finding yourself in the same place, repeating something you wish you could change, or feeling stuck between where you are and where you want to be.
Sometimes it is even hard to dream of something different.
Or perhaps you do have a dream, an idea, a different life you can imagine—but you don’t quite know how to get there.
Therapy can be a place to understand what has brought you here, begin to imagine what might be possible, and find your way forward.
Leide Porcu, PhD, LP
Psychoanalyst • Anthropologist • Coach
In person in Manhattan • Online
MEET LEIDE
A space to begin.
A place to understand.And a place to change.
I don’t believe therapy is only about talking about the past. And I don’t believe it is only about learning techniques.
I bring together the depth of psychoanalysis, the practical tools of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), the stillness of meditation, and the cultural perspective of anthropology.
Sometimes we need to understand why certain patterns keep repeating. Sometimes we need something practical that can make tomorrow a little easier. Often, we need both.
My work is warm, collaborative, and direct. We try to understand what has shaped you, what may be keeping you stuck, and what might help you move toward the life you want.
Between where we are
and where we want to be.
There are many ways to find ourselves in between.
Between who we have been
and who we are becoming.
Between an old life
and a new one.
Between what others expect of us
and what we may want for ourselves.
Sometimes life changes around us. Sometimes something changes within us.
These in-between places have been at the heart of my work for many years.
As both a psychoanalyst and an anthropologist, my work sits at the intersection of psychology and culture. I pay attention not only to your inner life, but also to the relationships, family, culture, and expectations that have shaped you.
For some of us, being between worlds also means living between countries, cultures, languages, or different ideas of home and belonging.
But you don’t have to have crossed a country to find yourself between worlds.
Sometimes the distance we need to cross is within our own lives.
Not sure whether I’m the right therapist for you?
That’s okay. You don’t have to decide before contacting me.
Our first conversation is simply a chance to tell me a little about what brings you here, ask questions, and see how it feels to talk together.
There is no obligation to continue.
Initial phone or video conversation • No charge
Whether you are seeking psychotherapy, consultation, or a customized workshop, the first step is a conversation. I invite you to get in touch to discuss your needs, ask questions, and explore whether we may be a good fit before beginning any work together.
This initial conversation is free of charge and can take place by phone or video, depending on your preference. You are welcome to use the contact form on this page, send an email, or call directly.
Everything you share will be treated with care, discretion, and full confidentiality.
PHONE
212-929-7724
ADDRESS
141 East 55th Street, 9E New York, NY 10022