Ilana Schulder

Dr. Ilana Schulder is a licensed Clinical Psychologist (NY) offering sessions in person in Manhattan or virtually.

My therapeutic approach centers on fostering growth and healing within a safe and meaningful relationship. I am dedicated to cultivating a therapeutic alliance characterized by attunement and curiosity, where clients feel safe to explore their inner experiences. With a warm and caring stance, I seek to follow the lead of each individual, adopting an open and flexible approach that adapts to their evolving needs and goals in order to promote a sense of agency in treatment. For adults, I provide support for addressing challenges such as loneliness, sadness, relationship anxiety, coping difficulties, and career or academic stress for college/graduate students. With children and adolescents, I employ psychodynamic therapy as well as targeted structured interventions to improve school and peer relationships and reduce stress, while collaborating closely with parents and caregivers. I also am eager to support perinatal mental health by offering a grounding environment for processing intense emotions and improving coping skills such as mindfulness and relaxation in the pre and post-partum period. Additionally, my passion for art influences my work. I’ve found art to be a powerful tool for expression and stress relief, incorporating it into therapy when beneficial. My background in Visual Art and Art History deepens my understanding of creative expression’s therapeutic value.