Tina Del Purgatorio

I am a warm, approachable, intuitive, and down-to-earth therapist with 20 years of clinical social work experience with adolescents and adults. I am passionate about working with those who identify as LGBQ+ and in providing affirmative care to transgender and gender-expansive clients of all ages. This includes people who are questioning, exploring, transitioning, or simply looking for a space where they can show up fully as themselves. In addition, I work with adolescents and adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, or stress; those who are navigating life transitions, challenges at home and/or school, or who are trying to conceive, are pregnant, or who are parenting. Additionally, for the past 14 years and counting I have served as the Director of Social Work at a New York City middle and high school, a role that has fostered a deep understanding of adolescent development, as well as the many ways that identity, school, home, family, relationships, systems, and mental health intersect.

My approach is collaborative and individualized. I am easy to talk to and am not afraid to laugh in session; I have a psychodynamic approach and draw from a variety of modalities to meet you where you are. Sometimes therapy means going deeper and understanding where patterns come from; sometimes it means developing practical tools to get through a difficult week. Often, it’s both. My goal is to help you better understand yourself, feel more equipped to handle what life throws your way, and create meaningful change.

Most importantly, I believe therapy works best when you feel genuinely comfortable being yourself. Clients have described me as someone who makes it easier to open up and talk about things that can feel difficult, messy, or hard to put into words. I bring warmth, curiosity, honesty, and practicality to our work together.

If you’re looking for a therapist who will meet you with openness, respect, and genuine curiosity—whether you’re navigating a difficult chapter, exploring your identity, or simply wanting to understand yourself better—I invite you to reach out. We can talk about what’s going on, what you’re looking for, and whether we might be a good fit.