Chris Haley, LMSW
Psychotherapist

My name is Chris Haley, and my goal as a therapist is to help you achieve greater happiness and satisfaction by better understanding yourself and your relationships with others. I'm a compassionate, empathic, and nonjudgmental listener who aims to create a safe and supportive environment that fosters healing, growth, and empowerment.

Location

I'm based in Manhattan, New York City, and I would be honored to accompany you on your therapy journey. I provide therapy in person on Tuesdays near Grand Central and on Thursdays near Union Square, and I offer therapy virtually Monday-Thursday. I am licensed to see individuals residing in New York State. Let's work together to achieve your goals and create a more fulfilling life.

Who I work with

I specialize in working with men of all ages from diverse personal and professional backgrounds —including professionals, artists, entertainers, and students— struggling with anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, relationship issues, substance use, addiction, disordered eating, and sexuality. I also work with women on these and other issues, such as life transitions, career, and health challenges. I am LGBTQ affirming and particularly understand the struggles experienced by gay and bisexual men. I strive to ensure a supportive space for everyone’s therapeutic journey.

To provide the best care possible, I engage in regular supervision and continuing education to stay up-to-date on the latest research and techniques.

I’m honored to be a member of the Backline referral network, an organization that connects music industry professionals with mental health and wellness resources. I am also a member of Manhattan Alternative, a national network of Kink, Poly, & LGBTQ affirming providers.

Before becoming a therapist, I held senior management roles in the not-for-profit sector.

Education, Specialized Training, & Affiliations

Education:
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
-Master of Science in Social Work
Two-year graduate program with intensive training in clinical therapeutic skills, human behavior, evaluative research, public policy, management, leadership, and finance.

Specialized Training:
The William Alanson White Institute of Psychiatry, Psychoanalysis & Psychology, New York City
-Certificate, Eating Disorders, Compulsions and Addictions: RECAST Program (EDCAS, Year One of Two) Pending Anticipated Graduation, Spring 2026
-Certificate, Contemporary Clinical Workshop (IPPP, Year Two of Two)
-Certificate, Intensive Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Program (IPPP, Year One of Two)

Fordham University, New York City
-Post-Graduate Clinical Coursework
Advanced training in clinical assessment and diagnosis, cognitive behavioral treatment for children and adults, clinical practice with LGBTQ individuals, and substance use disorders.

Yale University, New Haven, CT
-LGBTQ-Affirmative Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

The LGBT Community Center (The Center), New York City
-Psychotherapy Internship

Affiliations:
Jessica Croce & Associates Psychotherapy
-Psychotherapist

Backline
-Member, national network of providers for music industry professionals and their families

Manhattan Alternative
-Member, national network of providers for the kink, poly, and LGBTQ community

What People Are Saying

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