Individual Therapy, Groups, & Workshops in New York

For Mindful Living and Fulfilling Relationships

 The story of the LOTUS flower is one of renewal and rebirth

Beginning its life at the bottom of a muddy pond surrounded by darkness, the plant pushes its stalk up through the murky water to the surface, where its magnificent flower unfolds, without any visible sign of the mud from which it came.

The flower’s story is a symbol for all of us who have experienced suffering, felt stuck or stifled by adversity or trauma, and have overcome these obstacles by discovering new ways of living in the world.

At Lotus Psychotherapy, it is our mission to help you rise above the adversity and obstacles that you face, freeing yourself from feeling "stuck in the mud,” so that you may move towards growth and renewal, and bloom into the being that is inherently and authentically you.

Our groups and workshops serve as fertile ground as you explore yourself and gain perspective on how you live in the world. Our programming allows you to explore the emotions that run deep in your heart, reconnect with your physical self, gain a sense of universal connectedness, and deepen the relationships with those who are most important to you.

We hope you will come and join us!

 Our Services

Online or in person. Offices in White Plains and New York City

Individual Therapy Sessions

Group Therapy & Workshops

Lotus Cares Affordable Therapy

In-Person or Online Sessions

Our therapists are seasoned mental health professionals and are humanistically oriented. With compassion, we specialize in treating relationship challenges, family and parenting issues, struggles with school and career, depression, anxiety, and stress, loss, and life change.

We love working with people from different stages in life, and our clinical team reflects an array of life experience. Our clients range from tweens and teens to young adults to persons in mid-life and beyond. We work with men and women, as well as people who identify as non-binary.

We work with individuals in-person as well as online for your convenience. We have two offices located in White Plains and New York City, New York.

Meet Our Founders

Lotus Psychotherapy was founded by Nina Chaifetz and Robin Friedman. As seasoned mental health clinicians, we remain aligned in the roots of our professional orientation, our hopes for our patients, and our core belief that resiliency is inherent to the human experience.

Testimonials

What people are saying about our groups…

Testimonials

"I think that everything was explained very well and the breakdown for each session made it less overwhelming. I also really liked how intimate the group was and how it felt like we were all taking this journey together. I feel truly less burdened and so much happier and more present. I still have a lot of work to do but I am excited to continue on this journey.”

"This workshop was amazing. I felt right at home, and learned many skills in mindfulness. I look forward to taking the next workshop."

“It’s hard to find the words to describe SoulCollage®. You just have to do it!”

“Making cards alongside a group of like-minded people has given me a chance to be seen and heard in a new way and be present for other peoples’ journeys towards self-discovery.”

“Creating my SoulCollage® deck has been so nourishing and satisfying. This process has allowed me to appreciate parts of myself and my life that I wasn’t fully aware of.”

“Warning! – Once you start creating your SoulCollage® deck, it will be very hard to stop.”

"I thought the scheduling was perfect, the group size, as well as the similar personalities, were great…Really enjoyed the workshop!"

Get started with Lotus, today.