Aviva Chansky Guttmann

I am a Certified and Advanced Imago Relationship Therapist helping partners in any relationship to experience increased and more satisfying connection. I am also trained through ACEP ( Association for Comprehensive Psychology ) as an EFT ( tapping ) practitioner. EFT can assist with multiple concerns including limiting beliefs, undesired behavior patterns, managing stress and traumatic responses to prior events and relationships, and much more. 

I obtained my MSW in Clinical Social Work from New York University and have held a variety of positions throughout my career. I have extensive experience in medical social work, advocacy for the elderly and special needs populations, and am an avid community volunteer and program developer and organizer . 

I attended over eighty hours of advanced training in sex therapy and sexology and the insights and knowledge gained through this coursework and accompanying supervision continues to inform my work. I enjoy working with LGBTQ couples and individuals. 

My philosophy centers around the belief that we each know intrinsically what help we desire and need. Often we welcome a companion or facilitator ( in the form of a counselor) to help us with the discovery process. The journey to self discovery can be confusing and frustrating, and a skilled and compassionate guide can help by walking beside us. We exist and thrive in relationship and our steps toward healing ( a non-linear process ) are nourished by an empathic other.