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A safe, comfortable space

Steady Support for Life's Hardest Seasons

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Psychological Services

I offer professional help to those who need either simple advice or require psychological treatment

Substance Use Counseling

It's deeply important to understand how it all begins — especially for teenagers and young adults.

Assessment Treatment

Our specialists will be glad to provide you with a careful second opinion and a clear path forward.

Health Psychology

Healthcare is a wide psychological process — one that deserves patience, clarity and understanding.

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Dr. Nora Bennett, lead clinical psychologist

Dr. Nora Bennett

Lead Clinical Psychologist at Thistledown Therapy, Manhattan

I'm a licensed clinical psychologist with a private practice in Manhattan, offering psychotherapy to adults, couples and families. After fifteen years of clinical work, I still believe the most useful thing I can do is listen closely and help you find your own next step.

My work is grounded in warmth, honesty and evidence-based care, tailored to the person sitting across from me — never a script.

How I Can Help You

Every plan starts with what matters to you, in a calm, private room where nothing is rushed.

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Stress Management

Many things can trigger stress reactions, including danger, threat, news, illness and change.

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Dating & Relationships

Loving each other makes it easier to solve the everyday issues that come up between partners.

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Self-Esteem Issues

The most common and difficult feature of low self-esteem is persistent negative self-talk.

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Psychodynamic

Exploring relational patterns within the family system, the focus of careful assessment.

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Anxiety & Panic

Practical tools to steady racing thoughts, ease tension and reclaim your everyday calm.

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Grief & Loss

Gentle companionship through endings, farewells and the slow work of beginning again.

What our clients say

Testimonials

Sessions with Dr. Bennett feel unhurried and honest. I arrive tense and leave with a plan I actually believe in — it has changed how I handle hard conversations at home and at work.
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Kylie RogersSocial Worker
I attended one of your workshops the other day, and I must say I am truly impressed. For such a gentle and thoughtful practitioner, Dr. Bennett has accomplished so much.
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Daniel OkaforTeacher
Couples work saved our marriage. We learned to actually hear each other again — every session felt honest, practical and full of care.
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Priya RamanArchitect
The assessment gave our family answers we had waited years for. Clear, thorough and explained with such kindness throughout.
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Every plan starts with what matters to you, in a calm, private room where nothing is rushed. Therapy can be among the most challenging and most rewarding experiences of your life — and I consider it a privilege to join my clients for it.

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