Anna Papagianakis

Psychotherapist for Individuals, Couples, and Families

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Anna is dedicated to helping individuals explore their emotions and experiences, using these insights as tools for personal growth and fulfillment. Guided by humanistic and existential values, she fosters authenticity, self-awareness, and hope within the therapeutic relationship. She approaches each patient with openness and flexibility, tailoring her methods to meet their unique needs and honoring their individual journey.

She is committed to helping patients find balance in their lives, recognizing the interplay between thoughts and emotions in shaping behavior and decision-making. By creating space for reflection and change, Anna supports individuals as they navigate challenges and move toward greater self-actualization.

In addition to Anna's areas of special focus, she is qualified and experienced in treating a wide range of mental health concerns, including depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, panic, OCD, PTSD, trauma, grief, burnout, couples and family issues, relationship difficulties, personality disorders, eating disorders, addictive disorders (including alcohol, drugs, sex, gambling, and food), ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, dissociative disorders, psychotic disorders, chronic illness adjustment, sleep disorders, somatic conditions, work and career stress, identity and existential concerns, perfectionism, cultural and racial identity stress, and life transitions. Using an eclectic range of evidence-based approaches, she provides compassionate, individualized care tailored to every patient she serves.

Anna has built a strong foundation in mental health counseling through her graduate training at The City College of New York. She also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from St. John’s University. Combining her academic background with a thoughtful, patient-centered approach, she is dedicated to supporting patients in their journey toward growth, healing, and meaningful change.

Anna Papagianakis

Work Experience

Gotham Psychotherapy – Psychotherapist (2024 – Present)

St. John’s University Center for Psychological Services - Clinical Assistant (2024 - Present)

Crisis Text Line - Crisis Counselor (2023 - Present)

Achieve Beyond - Behavior Therapist (2023)

Family Translational Research Group - Research Assistant (2023)

Education

The City College of New York - Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling

St. John's University - Master of Arts in Psychology