JENNY williams, lcsw

Jenny provides her clients with the most up-to-date change strategies in order to help them achieve positive change in personal, professional, and creative pursuits. An internationally certified Brainspotting therapist and consultant, Jenny’s primary areas of expertise include trauma healing, creativity, and performance expansion. Jenny is also a trained EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) practitioner, and has extensive training and experience in mindfulness, meditation, somatic embodiment, parts work, and breath-work. Jenny considers her work to be IFS-informed, Polyvagal-aware, and rooted in attachment and psychodynamic theories. Jenny’s work is lgbtq+ affirmative, culturally humble, and honors the intrinsic connection between mind and body. Jenny’s natural style as a therapist is to balance warmth, support and empathy with gentle, honest words that challenge and motivate. With this compassionate, respectful and engaged approach, Jenny helps clients break free from the limitations of trauma to connect with their authenticity and creativity, and with the people around them. With over a decade of experience in mental health care, she is deeply committed to helping clients heal from the inside out and live their lives to the fullest.

CLINICAL TRAINING

Jenny was inspired to become a therapist after experiencing the transformational power of conscious, compassionate self-observation via her training in mindfulness and meditation. Jenny received her MSW from UCLA, and completed her psychodynamic clinical training in the Department of Psychiatry at Kaiser Permanente Medical Center in Los Angeles. Jenny completed post-graduate training at Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services, providing individual, family, group, and school counseling to children and families. Jenny then worked in a private group practice in West LA, providing trauma-focused psychotherapy to actors and entertainment industry professionals. Prior to opening her own private practice back in Manhattan, Jenny spent several years working at a counseling and wellness practice, running a meditation and mindfulness group and providing individual and couples therapy to creative professionals and people in the lgbtqia+ community.

BACKGROUND

Prior to becoming a licensed psychotherapist Jenny earned a BA Hons in Drama from the University of Manchester in the UK, and then worked extensively in the arts in London and New York. She continues to be passionate about creative expression and loves working with those who are too. As a dual citizen of the US and the UK, Jenny brings a unique international perspective to her work. She is sensitive to the complexities of cross-cultural living, and enjoys exploring issues of acculturation, identity and all aspects of migration (including the overall experience of not-being-feeling-at-home).

lAURIE GIDDINS, LMSW

Laurie's approach is characterized by empathy, warmth, and a deep belief in the transformative power of a solid therapeutic relationship. Laurie helps clients uncover the roots of their challenges and unlock their inner strengths. Tailoring her methods to each client's specific needs, she employs a range of approaches, including psychodynamic therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, coaching, mindfulness, and holistic, somatic interventions. 

Laurie supports women through various life stages and transitions. Whether helping clients navigate the complexities of young adulthood, manage the stress of parenting, address career challenges, or achieve life-work balance, Laurie strives to provide a compassionate and empowering space where they can find clarity, resilience, and lasting positive change. Laurie’s unwavering passion for her clients' well-being is evident in her unconditional support and non-judgmental approach. She is deeply committed to helping women reclaim their power to grow, heal, and thrive.

CLINICAL TRAINING

Laurie holds a graduate degree in Social Work from Hunter College and completed an internship working with children, educators, and parents at Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School in Manhattan. She completed advanced training in trauma at the National Institute of the Psychotherapies. Laurie currently provides services under clinical supervision for LCSW licensure. She brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her practice.

BACKGROUND

After earning her BA from Skidmore College, Laurie rapidly progressed through increasingly senior communications roles in the media industry. She eventually led marketing and business development for AMC Networks, overseeing a large team and managing significant projects. Laurie's extensive corporate management experience enables her to effectively support and guide clients navigating professional journeys while seeking work-life balance.

Building on her corporate success, Laurie transitioned to the nonprofit sector to focus on her passion for education and mental health. At the Child Mind Institute in New York, she directed public advocacy programs and developed educational resources for parents and educators for children's mental health. This work inspired her to pursue a master's degree in Social Work so she could directly and clinically support individuals coping with mental health challenges.