Affirming, evidence-based therapy for trauma, relationships & LGBTQ+ identities.

In Person & Virtual— NY & NJ.

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Transform painful patterns into secure, lasting connection.

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About Katya Gruzglina, LMFT.

Starting therapy takes courage. It reflects a willingness to turn toward your inner world and relationships, and I feel honored to accompany people as they navigate that process. I believe each of us has the ability to grow and change, no matter where we are beginning.

In our work together—whether individually or as a couple—you may find opportunities to heal old wounds showing up in the present, strengthen your communication with others, and expand your capacity for closeness and self-understanding.

What makes this possible is a compassionate and trusting therapeutic relationship. I strive to create a safe, curious, and affirming space where all parts of you are welcome, and where new possibilities for healing and connection can emerge.

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FOR COUPLES

You’ve tried everything to feel closer, yet somehow you still end up feeling misunderstood or alone.

You don’t have to keep having the same fight. EFT helps you and your partner slow down, understand what’s really happening underneath the arguments, and find your way back to each other.

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FOR INDIVIDUALS

You’ve learned to keep it together, to stay productive, to look fine on the outside—even when you feel anything but. 

Maybe you listen to that critical voice about your self-worth. Maybe you avoid being fully seen, keep taking on responsibility instead of asking for help, or feel stuck in old family and relationship patterns.

Therapy is a place to pause and to get curious about what's really going on — and to explore it with kindness instead of judgment.

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Areas of Focus

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    Relationships

    Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for deeper connection & repair

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    Creatives

    Experiential therapy to help navigate artistic challenges & build resilience

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    LGBTQIA+

    Affirming, inclusive therapy for identities and relationships outside traditional norms

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