Therapy with Emily
I am an individual and couples therapist based in New York City, offering in-person and virtual therapy for women navigating low self-confidence, anxiety, dating and relationship concerns, women's issues, family conflict, and difficult life transitions. Together, we’ll work on greater emotional understanding and insight, interpersonal awareness, and tools for sustaining change, tailored to align with your goals, values, and unique experiences.
Over the last 15 years, my experience has varied: I’ve worked in research, academia, and education as well as business and entrepreneurship. In these spaces, I spent much of my time studying human behavior, psychology, and what leads people to see change in their lives. Driven by the desire to arm people with therapeutic tools to improve their lives and relationships, I earned a Master of Science in Education (MSEd) in Mental Health Counseling from Hunter College and completed a Bachelor of Science in Health Promotion from American University, with concentrations in Psychology and Business.
When working with individuals, we’ll explore what’s important to you – your relationships, identity, and past and present experiences – and uncover what’s contributing to your stress. As an integrative therapist, I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a psychodynamic approach, and somatic techniques to support your growth holistically. When working with couples, I use an Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) approach to give each partner insight and feedback into how they can more effectively turn toward each other instead of feeling further apart. In this space, we avoid judgment and blaming, and instead orient you both to how to sustainably make your relationship function.
In session, I bring warmth, compassion, levity, and humor to create a healing space to process what’s going on for you. Each week, we’ll uncover the causes of your distress and talk through how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are linked to your core beliefs. From there, we will develop actionable steps to help you get back on track.
Testimonials
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"I have seen multiple therapists over the past 10 years, and no one has helped me make as much progress as Emily! I feel extremely comfortable in her presence and guided by our conversations. Our sessions have completely changed the way I look at certain situations and have significantly reduced my anxiety. She is incredibly kind, welcoming, and easy to talk to. I could not recommend her more, she has truly improved my quality of life!!"
Therapy Client
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"Emily has been instrumental in helping me become a more mindful and productive person. Through her guidance, I’ve learned practical strategies to process repressed emotions and navigate difficult feelings. She offers a compassionate, patient, and non-judgmental presence, always making space for honest reflection. Over the past year, working with Emily has made a profound difference in my life. I would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone facing challenges with anxiety, self-worth, or uncertainty—among many other personal struggles."
Therapy Client
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"I've been coming to Citron Hennessey Therapy with Emily Cea for over a year now and it's honestly been the best decision I've made for my mental health. It's meant so much to me to be able to share certain parts of my life from job stress to relationships and family life with someone who has made me feel safe and understood. If you're thinking of booking, I would 11/10 recommend her. She is so kind and always knows what to say, she is truly amazing!!show less"
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"Emily has been my first experience with therapy. Despite my nervousness starting the sessions, I now cannot imagine my weeks without her! She is able to lead me through different thought processes and gently challenges me. She also notices patterns and makes connections which we talk about together. Emily’s demeanor is warm and welcoming— she makes me comfortable to speak up about anything."
Therapy Client
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"I have been going to Emily for about a year. She has offered me valuable insight and tools to better process my emotions. I always look forward to our sessions!"
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