Erica Komisar, LCSW

Erica Komisar, LCSW I specialize in a thoughtful and individualized approach to psychotherapy. I treat a variety of issues related to depression, anxiety, and compulsive behaviors.

My background is traditional, but I have developed a very related approach to working with people. I believe the relationship between a therapist and patient is highly individual and should feel like a good match. You have endless choices of well-trained therapists in New York City, which makes specialities and orientations secondary to the relationship and whether or not you "click" with your therapist. I work with individuals in life transitions who are at inflection points, often struggling with relationships, work success, and self-esteem issues, as well as setting personal and professional goals for the future. I also treat individuals who struggle with eating issues and other addictions that hinder their development and interfere with their happiness. I have also developed a series of workshops that help parents raise healthy children through a child guidance model. By intervening early, you can prevent depression, anxiety, and compulsive behaviors. in adults. I see parents in my office to help them understand and improve their relationship with their children. And help parents to help their children.

09/25/2025
09/16/2025

An exclusive excerpt from chapter 2 of Jean Twenge's new book, 10 Rules for Raising Kids in a High-Tech World.

My DMs are often full of people asking, 'I just came across your work; my child is over 3. Have I missed my chance forev...
09/15/2025

My DMs are often full of people asking, 'I just came across your work; my child is over 3. Have I missed my chance forever?' ⁠
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I'm here to reassure you: absolutely not! Every new day is an opportunity to nurture attachment and build a strong bond with your child. Whether they're 3 or 13, your love, patience, and effort can create a resilient, secure relationship. ⁠
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As we begin to drop our adolescents off at college and they begin their new life as young adults, it's more important th...
08/29/2025

As we begin to drop our adolescents off at college and they begin their new life as young adults, it's more important than ever that we are vigilant to the stressors that a new social and academic environment can bring. Resharing this piece I wrote for the Institute for Family Studies on what parents can do in this new age of anxiety to help their teens navigate mental health in college:

This fall, NC State University lost four students to su***de. Other colleges, such as Dartmouth, Vanderbilt, and the University of North Carolina, have reported student su***des on the rise. The epidemic in su***de attempts by young people is more than concerning—it is frightening. For college-age...

Media narratives frequently overlook the significance of marriage and motherhood. Nevertheless, a recent study by the IF...
08/27/2025

Media narratives frequently overlook the significance of marriage and motherhood. Nevertheless, a recent study by the IFS and the Wheatley Institute indicates that numerous women continue to find joy in these roles.

What leads our society to perceive these experiences as a certain path to unhappiness? I delve into this topic in my latest article on Substack, which provides a link to the complete report.

Check it out here: https://open.substack.com/pub/ericakomisar/p/why-marriage-still-brightens-many?r=4p285u&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

08/26/2025
Feeling incredibly grateful to Kourtney Kardashian for including my book Being There: Why Prioritizing Motherhood in the...
08/26/2025

Feeling incredibly grateful to Kourtney Kardashian for including my book Being There: Why Prioritizing Motherhood in the First Three Years Matters in her list of self-care favorites in Harper’s Bazaar.
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It’s an honor to be part of your self-love and wellness journey and to continue spreading the message that . Thank you for highlighting the importance of nurturing ourselves and our children. https://www.harpersbazaar.com/beauty/health/a65863316/kourtney-kardashian-barker-skin-makeup-tips/

08/16/2025
We are more connected than ever—yet lonelier than ever.On my Substack, I recently explored how emotional disconnection i...
08/15/2025

We are more connected than ever—yet lonelier than ever.

On my Substack, I recently explored how emotional disconnection is quietly eroding our mental health, relationships, and even our resilience.

If you’ve ever wondered why constant scrolling leaves you feeling emptier, why some people seem overly angry online, or why meaningful relationships feel harder to sustain, this article will resonate.

https://ericakomisar.substack.com/p/the-emotional-consequences-of-disconnection

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Psychoanalyst | Parent Coach | Author

I am Erica, Komisar, a psychoanalyst and parent coach who has been in practice for over 25 years. I specialize in a thoughtful, individualistic approach to psychotherapy. My background is traditional, but I have developed a very related approach to working with people. I believe the relationship between a therapist and patient is very individual and has to feel like a good match. I treat a variety of issues related to depression, anxiety, and compulsive behaviors. I work with people in life transitions who are at inflection points who may struggle with relationships, work success, and self-esteem issues and set personal and professional goals for the future. I also treat individuals who struggle with eating issues and other addictions which hinder their development and interfere with their happiness. I have also developed a series of workshops which help parents raise healthy children through a child guidance model. By intervening early, you can prevent depression, anxiety, and compulsive behaviors. in adults.

In April 2017, my book Being There: Why Prioritizing Motherhood in the First Three Years Matters was released by Tarcher Perigee.