Psychologist · Midtown Manhattan and online

Therapy that looks beneath the surface, for individuals, couples and groups.

I'm Max Nisenbaum, PhD, a licensed psychologist and certified psychoanalyst. I help people who feel stuck in their relationships, unfulfilled at work, or overwhelmed by stress understand what is driving those patterns and change them.

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Max Nisenbaum, PhD, a bald man with a dark beard and black-framed glasses, wearing a dark collared shirt

At a glance

Sessions: In person at 353 Lexington Ave, or video anywhere in New York State
Insurance: In network with UnitedHealthcare and Optum plans; superbills for out-of-network
Fees: Sliding scale available.
Credentials: PhD, University of Houston; psychoanalytic certificate, William Alanson White Institute

Services

Three ways to work together

Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

A depth-oriented therapy that helps uncover how unconscious parts of your inner world may be contributing to your present struggles.

Who it's forAdults dealing with depression, anxiety, relationship patterns, work dissatisfaction, or a sense that something keeps repeating.

Couples Therapy

Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy is an attachment-based approach that helps partners identify, express, and transform the emotional patterns that shape their relationship.

Who it's forCouples caught in recurring conflict, distance, infidelity, or a major transition.

Group Therapy

A relational therapy that uses shared experience and interpersonal feedback to deepen self-understanding and improve relationships.

Who it's forAdults who want to understand how they come across to others and practice relating differently.

My approach

Nothing is off limits in the room

My work is psychodynamic and psychoanalytic. We talk openly about whatever matters to you: relationships, sexuality, dreams, anger, anxiety, and the reasons behind decisions you keep making.

Together we look at what's going on beneath the surface and work toward change that lasts.

Start with a short phone call

Tell me a little about what brings you in and whether you'd prefer the office or video. I'll reply within two business days to set up a brief call.

Phone: 212-920-5816
Email: max@drmaxn.com