Dr. Shani Grunsfeld, Ph.D

Clinical Psychologist and Director of Only Connect Psychological Services

Dr. Shani Grunsfeld specializes in helping clients find peace and happiness in their path through life. For some clients, these obstacles arise through life challenges; for others, the echo of the past continues to reverberate.

She believes, with therapy, empathy, processing, insight, and skills training, there is no client who does not have the potential to realize their goals.

Born in London, I spent half of my career in finance, which lends a unique lens for professionals navigating work/life balance. Additionally, I trained at Columbia University for Psychoanalytic Training & Research where I specialized in personality disorders, and currently teach at Columbia University. Additionally, I specialize in EFT couples' therapy using SFT particularly with high conflict couples, intimacy issues & life transitions.

Areas of Speciality:

• High couple conflict

• Sex therapy

• Attachment injury

• Family of origin conflict

• Emotional dysregulation

Availability:

• Weekends

• Evenings

• Early mornings

Offers virtual and in-person sessions

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A bit about my approach to therapy

My approach to therapy is dependent on the client's needs. For example, working with BPD patients, I might utilize an object relations approach, whereas with anxiety and stress management, CBT would likely be a better fit. Couples' therapy might draw from structural therapy and solution focused therapy. However the single uniting philosophy of my work is that of meeting the client where he or she is at, drawing from a variety of techniques best suited to the needs of the client.

What you can expect from our first session

Drawing on a client centered approach, my clients can expect Empathy, support, and safety. They can also expect a hands on solutions driven approach, with skill building and mindfulness among some of the techniques.