Takes insurance · out-of-network OK

Dr. Grace Ecton, PsyD

Psychology ·5.0· New York, NY

Bryant West Psychology

I am a Postdoctoral Psychology Fellow in New York, offering both in-person and online therapy. I work with adults facing grief and loss, depression and anxiety, and trauma, including physical, sexual, combat, and racial trauma. I also support people navigating substance use, relationship difficulties, and questions of self-worth, gender, and sexuality. My goal is to create a space where you feel supported in exploring life's most difficult experiences. I see therapy as a collaborative process, guided by your goals and experiences, while also making room for reflection and challenge that can lead to meaningful change. At the core of my approach is psychodynamic therapy, which means I'm curious about the whole of you, not just the symptoms that brought you in. Together we'll look at how your history, your relationships, and the ways you've learned to cope continue to shape how you feel and move through the world today. I also pay close attention to the unique relationship we build in therapy. Sometimes patterns from daily life appear between us, and by noticing them in a thoughtful, collaborative way, we can open doors to new possibilities. I'm also drawn to the questions that tend to surface in hard seasons of life: what gives your life meaning, how to live with loss and uncertainty, and how to make choices that feel true to who you are. I see therapy as a place where meaning and connection can grow, even amid suffering, and I believe it is built on human connection and a genuine interest in your experience as you actually live it. While insight is important, I know it isn't always enough. That's why I also integrate elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). In practice, this often means combining concrete tools for managing emotions, relationships, and stress with dedicated space for deeper self-understanding. Our early sessions are about getting to know you: what's bringing you in, what you're hoping for, and what has and hasn't helped before. My hope is that you leave therapy with not only some relief, but a fuller understanding of yourself and a life that feels more connected, meaningful, and your own. I earned my doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Rutgers University. During my predoctoral internship at Kings County Hospital in Brooklyn, I worked extensively with people living with serious mental illness and substance use concerns. I also trained at the Brooklyn VA Medical Center and at Rutgers' student counseling center. Across all of these settings, I have sought to offer an open and affirming space for people across the full spectrum of age, race, gender, ability, and culture. If what I've shared here resonates with you, I genuinely encourage you to reach out. I would welcome the chance to explore how we might work together.

Patient ages

Adults (18–64)Seniors (65+)

Insurance accepted

AetnaMeritain HealthNippon Life Insurance Company

Payment

Sees out-of-networkAccepts self-pay

Visit types

In personTelehealth