Hello! I'm Jean Fitzpatrick and I have been lucky enough to work with couples and individuals in the New York area for over fifteen years. Busy New Yorkers tell me that in the midst of their hectic week our sessions offer a peaceful, nurturing place to get in touch with their best self and find a new balance in life.

The awareness of a deeper meaning in life -- that "something more" that fills us up inside and brings a richer dimension to all our relationships -- has informed my published writing and my interviews. You may have seen me on CNN or in USA Today, the NY Daily News, or other media outlets where the subject is relationships, marriage and family life. My articles have appeared in many national magazines, including Parents, Working Mother, The New York Times Magazine, and Family Circle, and I have written 6 books on family life.

In my practice I work with young singles in the big city...with couples who want to improve their relationship...with people recovering from a loss or recognizing that some childhood experiences are getting in the way of a fuller life now. I do pre-marriage, prebaby and postpartum counseling.

I see therapy as a creative process. Stories, art and poetry draw us into a deeper part of ourselves, where we discover the strength and wisdom to tackle problems, learn more effective ways to communicate, and create the life we really want.  

Here in the YourTango community, where people bring their questions and worries about relationships, I am excited to to use my skills, life experience, and creativity to help you discover your own strengths and move toward the life and relationships you long for. I look forward to hearing from you. 

The Reason I Became A Helping Professional

I started out as an author before I trained as a psychotherapist, and nothing touched my heart more than the conversations I'd have with the people I'd interview. We'd sit and talk at kitchen tables and on playgrounds and in coffee shops and they'd speak haltingly about their relationships and their deepest concerns. I couldn't imagine anything more precious than the generosity of spirit and trust they brought to our talks.

When my publisher sent me around the country -- to Boston, Houston, Dallas, Boulder, Seattle, Portland, and elsewhere -- to give lectures and workshops, my favorite part of the evening was always toward the end, when people would share their stories and questions.

Listening is at the heart of my work now. Each time someone shares a concern or a longing that felt maybe too scary to put into words, a special connection gets made and new growth happens. That's sacred.  I am very grateful to be a part of it.

Jean Fitzpatrick

Additional Details

I am:

Married

Have children:

Yes

Jean Fitzpatrick

Payment Options

Accepts Credit Cards:

Yes

Accepts Insurance:

No

Accepts Paypal:

Yes

Sliding Scale:

Yes

Fee Range:

Over $120 per session