I’m a board-certified psychiatrist in NYC specializing in psychoanalytic psychotherapy. 

I help patients move beyond quick fixes to meaningful, lasting change.

My Approach

Through years of training and clinical experience, I’ve searched for the best ways to help people make genuine, long-lasting change. In working with my patients, we’ve found that the biggest difference comes when we spend our sessions trying to understand what is driving their suffering.

Consistently, we discover that the deepest causes lie within the mind rather than in the outside world. Seeing this clearly opens the possibility for real change. Once those inner patterns are recognized, the mind naturally begins to let go of old habits and find new ways of living—leading to greater happiness, ease, and fulfillment.

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 “Real change begins when we understand the mind, not just the symptoms.”

- David Gaita, MD

Finding the right approach 

  • Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy

    I tailor therapy to each patient’s needs, helping uncover the underlying causes of persistent distress. Through psychodynamic psychotherapy, we explore thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to see how patterns form and how they influence your life. This process allows for meaningful insight and long-term change.

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  • Medication Management

    When appropriate, I prescribe thoughtfully and collaboratively, using evidence-based treatments when they align with your goals. I use diagnosis and clinical evidence to guide decisions and always clearly explain potential benefits and side effects.

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  • Combination Therapy

    Many patients find that combining psychotherapy with medication provides the most substantial improvement. Together, we evaluate whether this combination is the best fit for you, considering your diagnosis, clinical evidence, and personal preferences.

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Goals

My goal is to help you experience greater self-awareness, emotional freedom, and relief from persistent symptoms such as anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and the effects of trauma. In our work together, what matters most to you becomes the starting point for exploring the workings of your mind and uncovering patterns that contribute to your suffering. The ultimate aim is transformation that continues beyond the therapy session and after treatment ends.