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Matthew Pieknik LCSW

LCSW

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Matthew Pieknik LCSW

Accepting new clients

Licensed states

New York

At a glance

Services Provided

Individual Therapy

Ages Served

Adults (18+)
Young Adults (18-25)

Languages Spoken

English

Telehealth Availability:

Mon- Fri - 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

In-Person Availability:

Mon- Fri - 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

About this provider

Clients I Work With

I work with adults who feel disconnected from themselves or constrained by patterns that no longer reflect who they want to be. Many of my clients are navigating anxiety, depression, mood disorders, personality disorders, relationship challenges, questions around identity, or concerns related to sexuality. Some come to therapy after years of feeling defined by family expectations, cultural messages, or painful past experiences. Whether you're struggling with recurring emotional patterns, relationship difficulties, or a sense that you've lost your voice, I offer a thoughtful, nonjudgmental space where we can explore the deeper story beneath your symptoms and work toward meaningful, lasting change.

Approach

My approach to psychotherapy is collaborative, reflective, and deeply informed by the power of narrative. With a background in literature, literary theory, teaching, and counseling, I pay close attention to the stories you tell about yourself and the larger influences that have shaped your identity over time. Rather than focusing solely on diagnosis or symptom reduction, we explore the underlying patterns, beliefs, and experiences that continue to affect your life. Together, we examine what no longer serves you, challenge limiting narratives, and build a more authentic and empowering story. I create an open, affirming space where every part of your experience—including relationships, identity, and sexuality—can be explored with curiosity, respect, and compassion.

Specialties & approaches

Specialties

AddictionAnger ManagementAnxietyBipolar DisorderDepressionEating DisordersMood DisordersPsychosisRelationship IssuesSelf EsteemSexual AbuseSubstance UseSuicidal IdeationTrauma & PTSD

Therapy approaches

Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)Psychoanalytic TherapyPsychodynamic TherapyRelational Life TherapyRelational TherapyStructural Family Therapy

Fees & insurance

Payment Accepted

Cash

Insurance Accepted

Aetna

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