About Me

David Kelly Gwin,  Psychotherapist, MA, LMHC, MFT

fullsizerenderI am an interactive psychotherapist, with advanced experience in Couples Therapy, Cognitive Therapy and Modern Psychodynamic Therapy. I help individuals and couples suffering from symptoms of depression, anxiety or problems in their relationships. Often clients come to me feeling stuck or confused about relationships and careers that keep them from engaging more fully in life. I help them to understand the problems, remove the obstacles, and live a life more in tune with their true nature. Having grown up in a family of therapists and worked through many of my own similar issues, I know personally and professionally the vast rewards of good therapy.

I work eclectically on relieving symptoms of depression and anxiety while assisting my clients in clearly understanding their own way of thinking, feeling, and behaving. At times I will use a more cognitive approach and other times a more psychodynamic approach. The orientation depends upon the client’s specific needs.
I offer a safe, warm, friendly environment where we can communicate openly with one another and work on the issues at hand; it is a healthy and informative process where clients find that not only the relationship with themselves improve, but also those with others.

For an example of the process please see the video below of an excerpt from “Million Dollar Listing.” Although it is a reality show, you can get an idea of the process. In this session I work with Ryan Serhant to better understand himself and learn to get in touch with his feelings—something that is blocking his growth and interpersonal fulfillment. With other clients, the problems and challenges may be different. Regardless of the condition, what is important is that we face ourselves and continue to reach for the potential we all have.

Please feel free to contact me at 212 464 8300.

Qualifications

  • Years in Practice: 10+ Years
  • Education: Marriage and Family Therapist Degree (1996); Licensed Mental Health Counselor; Three years post-graduate work and certification from  New York School of Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis; Certificate in Mindfulness Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Certificate in Emotional Focus Therapy for Couples.
  • License No. and State: 003469-1 New York