Chris Haley, LMSW
Psychotherapist

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My name is Chris Haley. I help people better understand themselves, their relationships, and what gets in the way of feeling more grounded, confident, and satisfied in life. I’m a straightforward, compassionate, and nonjudgmental therapist who works to create a space where you can speak honestly, reflect openly, and make meaningful change.

Location

I’m based in Manhattan, New York City. I offer in-person therapy on Tuesdays near Grand Central and Thursdays near Union Square, as well as virtual sessions Monday through Thursday. I am licensed to see individuals residing in New York State.

Who I work with

I specialize in working with men—including executives, professionals, artists, entrepreneurs, and others—who are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, substance use, eating concerns, or questions around sex or identity. Many of the men I work with appear successful on the outside but feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected in important areas of their lives.

I also work with women facing similar challenges. I’m LGBTQ-affirming, particularly attuned to the experiences of gay and bisexual men, and I provide a confidential, respectful space to explore what matters most to you.

My approach

I value honesty, curiosity, and practicality in therapy. My goal isn’t to pathologize you or tell you how to live, but to help you understand patterns that no longer serve you and develop healthier ways of relating to yourself and others. I check in regularly to make sure therapy is useful and aligned with your goals.

To provide the best care possible, I engage in ongoing supervision and continuing education to stay current with research and clinical practice.

Professional background

I’m a member of the Backline referral network, which connects music industry professionals with mental health and wellness.

Before becoming a therapist, I held senior management roles in the nonprofit sector—experience that continues to inform my understanding of leadership, responsibility, pressure, and burnout.

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

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