AnxietyTherapy
for High Achieving
Professionals
Work with Dr. Michael Brustein, a Harvard-trained clinical psychologist specializing in anxiety and perfectionism. Author of a leading textbook on perfectionism and former Assistant Professor at Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
Virtual therapy available for adults in New York, New Jersey, and 40+ states through PSYPACT.
For many successful professionals, anxiety isn’t obvious.
It shows up as overthinking, perfectionism, self-doubt, difficulty switching off, and a constant pressure to perform.
Therapy can help you break free from these patterns and develop greater confidence, clarity, and peace of mind.
Do you feel…?
Anxious and on edge?
Overwhelmed and indecisive?
Haunted by what if….?
Fearful about your future?
Imposter Syndrome?
Ready to feel…?
Calm and centered in your choices?
Free from fear’s constant grip?
Present in life’s moments?
Joyful rather than vigilant?
At peace with uncertainty?
Do you feel…?
Anxious and on edge?
Overwhelmed and indecisive?
Haunted by what if….?
Fearful about you’re future?
Imposter Syndrome?
Ready to feel…?
Calm and centered in your choices?
Free from fear’s constant grip?
Present in life’s moments?
Joyful rather than vigilant?
At peace with uncertainty?
Let’s explore what’s possible when you no longer have to navigate anxiety alone.
Transforming Anxiety:
A Mindful Path to Lasting Change
Anxiety can feel all-encompassing—disrupting your thoughts, decisions, and relationships. But what if anxiety wasn’t just a problem to fix? What if it held the keys to understanding yourself more deeply and breaking free from old, unhelpful patterns?
Often, we view life through an outdated lens shaped by past experiences, unintentionally recreating the same struggles we wish to avoid—whether it’s relational tension, perfectionistic pressure, or a sense of being stuck. Therapy offers a way to examine those patterns, create new possibilities, and align your life with what truly matters.
By blending the practical tools of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with mindfulness and psychodynamic exploration, this process provides a path to understanding, growth, and meaningful change.
While Dr. Brustein finds that anxiety is a primary presenting issue for his clients, he also provides support for depression, relationship challenges, perfectionism and anger management, and works with individuals as well as couples. In addition, he is trained to provide psychedelic assisted therapy.
Clinical psychologist with 20 years experience
Dr. Michael Brustein
New York City Clinical psychologist, Michael Brustein provides psychotherapy to individuals, couples and adolescents in his New York City private practice. He earned his doctorate from the Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology at Yeshiva University, affiliated with the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and completed his pre-doctoral internship at Harvard Medical School/ Massachusetts Mental Health Center.
People are very complex and often benefit from a combination of approaches. Dr. Brustein utilizes his expertise in mindfulness, CBT and psychodynamic therapy to fit your specific needs. Mindfulness and CBT can help you learn skills to manage negative feelings or acute symptoms of depression or anxiety. For more in depth issues such as understanding relationship patterns, I use a combination of mindfulness and psychodynamic therapy. By mindfully exploring patterns in and outside of the therapy room people can achieve psychological growth.
DR BRUSTEIN HAS BEEN FEATURED IN THE FOLLOWING
Dr. Brustein has been instrumental in helping me deal with anxiety and panic attacks.
His emphasis on mindfulness and instruction on various exercises was effective in dealing with symptoms. More importantly, he also worked with me to identify the underlying causes of my anxiety and ultimately helped me transform my approach to living in ways that have resulted in lasting and durable healing. His approach is refreshingly engaging – he will both listen and speak as necessary, not merely sit back and listen.
A Collaborative Path to Lasting Change
This journey isn’t something you take alone. Therapy is a space to examine your patterns, develop meaningful skills, and uncover your strengths in a way that feels thoughtful and collaborative. By blending mindfulness, CBT, and psychodynamic insight, we’ll work together to transform your relationship with anxiety and build a life that feels deeply aligned with who you are—and who you aspire to be.
Are you ready to take the first step on this mindful path?
Let’s begin.
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