Alain Zagorin, LMHC

Hello, I’m Alain. I work with people who want to better understand themselves, their relationships, and the patterns that keep showing up in their lives. I don’t see therapy as a quick fix or a place where I simply give advice. You can find plenty of advice on Instagram. Instead, therapy offers the time and space to slow down, become curious about yourself, and understand what may be happening beneath the surface.

My work is grounded primarily in psychodynamic and existential psychotherapy, while also incorporating DBT techniques. We may explore how past experiences and relationships continue to shape your present while developing practical ways to manage emotions, communicate more effectively, and make meaningful changes.

I work with adults and couples on concerns related to anxiety, self-esteem, relationships, intimacy, sexuality, and emotional expression. I also have experience working with men and LGBTQ+ clients, as well as people navigating open relationships, polyamory, kink, or sexual concerns that may feel difficult to discuss elsewhere. My approach is open, sex-positive, and nonjudgmental.

I’m warm, direct, and genuinely curious. Therapy with me can include humor and feel natural while still making room for difficult emotions and deeper conversations.

I hold master’s degrees in Mental Health Counseling from John Jay College of Criminal Justice and Career Counseling from the University of Sherbrooke. I also have advanced training in sex therapy and take pride in continuing my education, particularly in psychodynamic psychotherapy and other approaches that deepen my clinical work.