I am trained in psychoanalytic psychotherapy and I do my best to make my office a place of supportive exploration.  It is my belief that by connecting our past to our present, we are able to gain a better understanding of our feelings, behaviors, relationships, and experiences. I don't view therapy as "one size fits all". Instead, I meet you where you're at and tailor your sessions to your needs, including using cognitive behavior (CBT) methods when appropriate. I never want you to feel judged in your therapy, so I try to create an atmosphere where you feel safe to talk about what’s on your mind. I view therapy as a collaboration, so I am not the type of therapist that sits in silence. Instead, I show you I’m listening and ask questions to enable us to both understand an experience better. I work with you to help you make the best decisions for yourself... because I know that the answers are somewhere inside of you and you just need a helping hand to get there.

My specialties include:

Dating in 2022 (many of my clients have met and married their partner during out work together)

Relationships, Marriage & Divorce

Communication Skills  (Romantic Partners, Friendships, and Family)

Understanding and Breaking Free of Narcissistic/Psychopathic Romantic Partners

Narcissistic and Difficult Mothers and Fathers

Adult Children of Alcoholics

Fertility Issues, Family Planning & Parenting

Transitioning To & From College/Issues of Your 20s

Job Related Issues

Depression & Anxiety

Mariel Mangold Grossman is the founder and owner of Modern Therapy, one of the most in-demand private psychotherapy practices for professional adults in Manhattan, with locations on the Upper East Side and Union Square.  Mariel graduated Magna Cum Laude from The George Washington University and then went on to earn her Master of Social Work from The New York University, with a focus in social work in secondary schools. She followed this with post-graduate training at the renowned MITPP Institute where she was intensively trained for four years in psychoanalytic psychotherapy and theories of the mind. Prior to becoming a therapist, Mariel had a noteworthy career in advertising, working for three of NYC’s top ad agencies. She also served as a Chief Administrative Office, Director of Philanthropy where she managed the charitable givings of a benefactor.  Mariel’s expertise in psychoanalysis paired with her corporate background and warm, informal therapy style helped her to quickly become among the most sought after therapists in the area.   Her private practice, Modern Therapy, caters to those experiencing the unique concerns associated with living in the fast-paced, highly competitive world of New York City and Mariel has garnered a reputation when it comes to her work in relationship therapy- she is known for her clients starting therapy single and marrying during their work with her. Born and raised on the Upper East Side and a product of the competitive atmosphere her clients are living in, Mariel has applied her experience and expertise to create an innovative practice that just keeps growing. 

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