Erica Komisar, LCSW

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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.

11/03/2025

Reflecting on a few weeks ago when we completed our trek through the Rubin Pass to celebrate . Starting in Shimla we made our way through the mountains while my husband , his team, and the trek’s co-organizers facilitated eye exams in rural communities for children, working adults, the elderly everyone in between.

10/23/2025

If we only measure success by who’s in the office, we miss what matters at home. Consistent, responsive caregiving shapes emotional health and future social stability. Let’s stop shaming mothers for prioritizing kids and start supporting caregiving with leave, flexibility, and respect. I explore this and more in my latest for Dad Saves America: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/p/can-we-stop-throwing-side-eye-at

10/05/2025

10/02/2025

On this Day of Atonement, a time for reflection, forgiveness, and renewal, may we find strength in honesty and compassion. Wishing everyone a meaningful and easy Yom Kippur.

G’mar Chatima Tova — may you be sealed for a good year filled with peace, love, and forgiveness.

09/25/2025

09/24/2025

ICYMI: The Institute for Family Studies released a new report with the Wheatley Institute on data surrounding the happiness of mothers. The data reveals diverse experiences and challenges stereotypes—showing that marriage and motherhood are deeply personal and varied paths to fulfillment. Read my thoughts on this report and why it seems to challenge the prevailing narratives: https://ifstudies.org/blog/report-challenges-the-prevailing-cultural-narrative-on-marriage-and-motherhood

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.

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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09/14/2025

I was shaken by the news of Charlie Kirk's death and even more unsettled by the responses to it. As our culture teeters further into polarization, I keep asking: are we already at the apex of acrimony, or are we headed for a worse valley before recovery?

https://open.substack.com/pub/ericakomisar/p/reclaiming-compassion-in-a-polarized?r=4p285u&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false

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...

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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.