Jarra Gruen, LMSW

Sometimes that best way out of the darkness is to have a companion illuminate the path in front of you. As a Native Yorker, I graduated with a BA from New York University, and after a foray in the corporate world, I received my MSW from Hunter’s Silberman School of Social Work. My role as your therapist is to be that person, and to hold that light as we journey out of the darkness and onto the path of healing and growth together.

I am a fundamentally empathetic and compassionate person, with a deep appreciation for the inherent strength and wisdom within each of us. We are all a work in progress, and therapy provides the unique opportunity to press the pause button, remain present and safely work towards uncovering whatever barriers are keeping us stuck. Together, we can holistically explore how you got here, and how to move forward to achieve the life you want on your own terms. 

I operate from an anti-oppressive, trauma-informed lens that integrates DBT, CBT, mindfulness, and compassion-based therapies with psychodynamic theory. I enjoy working with individuals from all walks of life and employ a collaborative, strengths-based approach for anyone experiencing anxiety, depression, body image and self-esteem issues, COVID-related stress, complex trauma and grief, life transitions, and relationship challenges. 

I believe effective therapy begins with establishing a genuine human connection, and I promise that you will never, ever be alone during this inward journey towards self-discovery.  

*Available for in-person and virtual sessions