Therapist - Brooklyn, NY

"I grew up in an abusive household with an alcoholic father and a depressed mother, which left me deeply dysfunctional well into my 30s. I couldn’t find happiness or stability, my self-confidence was ruined, no matter how hard I tried. When my wife suggested psychotherapy, I resisted at first, insisting I wasn’t “sick.” But the truth is, I was struggling and needed someone I can trust. Starting weekly psychotherapy with David changed everything. Over the past two years, my fears and worries have lifted, and today I can honestly say I’m the happiest I’ve ever been. "

"Michael Fischman claims to be not like the other therapists out there, and he sure isn't. Unlike most therapists, his attempts to manipulate and project a narrative onto his patients is far more transparent rather than subtly hidden. He believes that he can tell a whole life story based off of the tone of your voice, and drew broad conclusions about my life and persona based off a few cliche Psych 101 questions. When you question his judgement he deflects with his title saying he knows what he's talking about he's a professional. He then immediately employs tactics of gaslighting by trying to paint you as disassociated or delusional and that he truly sees the whole picture and unless you give into him, you will always be sick. Incredibly fascistic, he also will feel free to say (In his own words) "you sound like a crazy person." When explaining simple concepts like dysphoria or anything gender related. I only could take one session. Everything Deleuze and Guattari warned out. "

"Alla Leybinsky is an excellent therapist. She was able to work with me over certain concerns that I had and was able to help me work through them. She has been able to work with me on future coping strategies that I can utilize in the future for certain situations. I would highly recommend her."