Claire Nakajima, Psy.D.

I'm a licensed clinical psychologist providing video sessions to residents of New York state and in-person appointments in Midtown Manhattan. My areas of expertise are anxiety and stress management, phobias, depression, trauma, and relationship difficulties. I work with adults, young adults, and couples. I provide a supportive space where you can express everything that might be getting pushed aside day to day or feels overwhelming to handle alone. I specialize in working with people who are struggling with anxiety (social anxiety, phobias, general anxiety), relationship difficulties, or feeling the impact of stressful experiences, including family or childhood trauma, in their daily lives. My goal is to guide and help people work through their difficult experiences and gain the insight and skills needed to overcome symptoms undermining their ability to build the life and relationships they want. My style is warm, gentle, and honest, with appropriate humor. I also help couples improve their ability to communicate with one another when they feel unhelpful patterns are escalating in their relationship and navigate transitions effectively. Together we will work to gain insight and give you tools so that you feel more empowered to reach your goals, whatever they may be. I offer a free phone or video consultation to learn more about what you're experiencing and to see if we would be a good fit in working together. I'm also happy to connect you with other resources if needed. Please reach out if you'd like to get started.