A space to slow down
and understand yourself.
You don’t need to
have it all figured out.
I’m Dr. Ernesto Lira de la Rosa, a licensed clinical psychologist in New York City. I offer warm, collaborative, and affirming therapy for adults. Our work offers a place to slow down and better understand yourself, your relationships, and what you want from life.
You may be feeling anxious or down, finding it hard to relax, or noticing relationship patterns you wish could change. You may simply feel that something isn’t quite right, without knowing why. Whatever brings you here, we can explore it together with curiosity and compassion, making connections between your past and present and opening up new possibilities for how you live and connect with others.
Getting Started
My approach to therapy
Therapy offers time to slow down and make sense of your feelings, relationships, and experiences. My approach is psychodynamic and relational. Together, we explore how your past shapes the present and how familiar patterns may influence the way you relate to yourself and others.
Our work is a conversation guided by curiosity and compassion. There is room for uncertainty, conflicting feelings, and things you haven’t yet found words for. We also pay attention to what comes up between us, allowing our relationship to become part of understanding what you experience elsewhere in your life.
I offer an affirming space that welcomes LGBTQ+ identities and recognizes how race, culture, gender, immigration history, and social context shape your experiences.
Services
Individual Therapy: Find Relief & Reclaim Your Peace of Mind
Do you often find yourself feeling irritable or easily frustrated by the little things
Are you overly critical of yourself when things don’t go as planned?
Is it hard to trust yourself or make decisions confidently?
Do you struggle to focus because your mind is stuck in a loop of anxious thoughts?
Are you longing for change but feeling scared or uncertain about where to start
Do you find it difficult to open up to others?
If any of these resonate with you, individual therapy can help. You might feel isolated when dealing with these challenges, but you’re not alone. These feelings are completely normal, and with the right support, you can work through them and create meaningful change in your life.
Therapy provides a safe space to explore your emotions, reduce anxiety, improve self-esteem, and develop strategies to feel more in control. Together, we can help you overcome what’s holding you back and create the life you want.
Couples Therapy: Rebuild Connection & Strengthen Your Relationship
Do you often put your partner’s needs ahead of your own?
Do you feel like your partner doesn’t fully understand how you’re feeling?
Are you longing for more intimacy and a deeper connection with your partner
Are you and your partner(s) worried about your future together?
Do you find yourselves stuck in the same arguments, unable to resolve them?
Are you feeling disconnected from each other?
These are common challenges in relationships, whether you're dating, married, or planning a future together. The good news is, couples therapy can help. We specialize in working with both LGBTQ+ and heterosexual couples in NYC, helping you navigate relationship difficulties, increase intimacy, and rebuild your connection.
Through therapy, we’ll work together to find practical solutions that address your concerns, enhance communication, and bring more understanding and closeness into your relationship.
Schedule An Appointment
Address
220 5th Avenue, 11th Floor
New York, NY 10001
Phone
(347) 652-1148
ernestolira@delarosatherapy.com