Madeline L Gleich, LCSW

Introduction: I am a New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a Certified Psychoanalyst with specific training in relational and interpersonal modalities. Having completed graduate school at Columbia University, I went on for additional training in psychoanalysis (Manhattan Institute for Psychoanalysis), as well as a certificate in the supervision of psychoanalysis and psychotherapy (Natl. Institute for the Psychotherapies). I treat a wide variety of problems including depression, trauma, anxiety, stress related disorders and relationship issues. I also work with bipolarity, major depression and personality disorders. In recent years I've been working extensively with couples and find it very rewarding. My approach is generally geared toward listening, asking questions, and helping to clarify feelings that people often can't put into words. I believe that understanding what you're feeling and being able to express these feelings in an open non-judgmental atmosphere, provides the opportunity to make decisions and choices based upon increased self understanding. Therefore, you feel more confident about yourself and freer to make whatever changes and choices you have carefully chosen. When working with couples, I look to improve communication and to help each partner understand and clarify their issues within the relationship. I believe there is no œright or œwrong way to be in a relationship. Usually, the most intimate and gratifying relationships nurture both partners and the relationship itself. Learning to listen to each other and jointly seek alternative solutions is very important. This effects present difficulties as well as the development of negotiating techniques for use in the future.