Psychodynamic Therapy in NYC for Gender, Sexuality, & Religious Trauma
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Exploring the intersections of the unconscious, identity, and desire
Welcome
Welcome
I'm Lana Hurst, a licensed psychotherapist and psychoanalytic candidate offering therapy in Lower Manhattan and online for clients in New York and Florida.
Therapy is a unique space in which you can speak freely—no matter how strange, irrational, or wild you perceive your thoughts to be, you can say them out loud in this space. And together, we can begin to listen to the words, relationships, dreams, and experiences that have shaped your life. As something of your desire begins to emerge in your speech, the question is no longer simply about what others expect of you—but how do you wish to live with what you discover?
This is the beginning of you coming alive to yourself in a different way.
Common Concerns I Work With
Common Concerns I Work With
I work with people who come from many different backgrounds and life experiences. I have developed a specialty for working with queer and trans adults as well as those who grew up in conservative religious traditions and are finding/have found their way out of them.
Below is a list of common themes I see in my office:
Religious trauma and faith deconstruction
Gender identity, transition, and embodiment
Sexuality, relationships, and intimacy
LGBTQ+ identities
Trauma and its ongoing impact
Shame and internalized beliefs
Anxiety and overthinking
Obsessive thinking and ruminating thoughts
Depression and loss of meaning
Grief and major life transitions
How I Work
How I Work
I see patients on a weekly and multiple-times-per-week basis depending on the nature of our work together.
I am curious about how you've gotten to where you are in life. People often come to therapy when something isn't working. Sometimes things resolve quickly because circumstances change and other times things take a long time, because they're more deeply rooted in us. Either way, I am interested not just in helping you feel better but also working with the deeper patterns of your mind that shape how you show up in the world.
To do this, I take what you say seriously. I am interested in what slips into your speech that you didn't mean to say—might it be saying something? What patterns do you keep repeating in your life and relationships? What are your dreams like? What's the story about you that you've inherited from your family, your culture, and society? Where does your enjoyment come from? What makes you come alive?
Options for Care
Options for Care
Location
In-person sessions in Downtown Manhattan
Telehealth sessions for clients located in New York and Florida
Fees & Insurance
I am a private-pay practice. For clients with out-of-network benefits, I provide superbills. Many clients receive significant reimbursement through Thrizer, which simplifies out-of-network claims.
If this resonates, you are welcome to schedule a consultation. I offer therapy for adults in New York and Florida, both in-person in NYC and online.
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