Insight Therapy of New York was established by Dr. Cassandra Klebanoff on the belief that psychotherapy can be an empowering process which helps guide people to unlock new insights into their lives. As a client, you will be provided an individualized, inclusive and nonjudgmental space focused on meeting your therapeutic needs.

With over a decade of experience, Cassandra is an accomplished licensed clinical psychologist who offers support and guidance to clients wanting better quality to their lives. She believes that the connection between client and therapist is the most important part of therapy. You will feel heard, validated and cared for throughout your therapeutic journey. Therapy is a collaborative relationship, where you both will work towards goals you are wanting to achieve.

Therapeutic Modalities

Cassandra works in several different therapeutic styles tailored to your needs. Her psychotherapy approach draws from Interpersonal, Existential, Psychodynamic and Attachment-based theories. Additionally, she is a trained Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) therapist. EMDR is a treatment which can result in significant reduction or elimination of emotional distress. Learn more here.
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Treatment Specializations

While all aspects of mental health care are holistically addressed, Cassandra has expertise working with clients pursuing therapy to address specific issues including:

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​Trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

​Trauma impacts everyone differently, often with people feeling at a loss of how to start the healing process. Some people have difficulties connecting in relationships, feeling unsafe in the world and in their own bodies, worrying about what will come next and having a hard time feeling good when things are going well. Cassandra understands these feelings and creates a personalized space where you can feel safe to be your authentic self. With years of trauma training, Cassandra has worked with all forms of trauma and helps clients move through theirs in a sensitive and compassionate ​way.

Relationship Concerns

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For some, problems in relationships can be connected to traumatic histories, while others can experience relational concerns for different reasons. Whether clients want to work on their relationships with their partners, parents, friends or children, Cassandra works to understand the different dynamics that lay in her clients' lives and helps them work towards a better way of relating to others. Insight Therapy of New York works with all types of relationships, including monogamous and consensual non-monogamous/polyamorous relationships.

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​Insight Therapy of New York is dedicated to providing inclusive and specialized treatment to clients who identify as LGBTQIA+. Issues related to sexual or gender identity are treated with expertise and care, where clients feel seen and heard, as they are, in ways some have not felt in previous therapeutic relationships. In addition to providing therapy, Insight Therapy of New York will write WPATH letters of support for gender affirming treatments and surgery.

Identity Development

Whether you are trying to understand a part of your identity, moving through a life transition or trying to adjust to a new role, many people struggle with different aspects of how they see and understand themselves. Cassandra works with all clients who want to grow awareness of how our identities impact our everyday experiences in the world.

Other concerns are focused on as well. Please feel free to reach out to discuss further.