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Hello, my name is Birch. It’s nice to meet you.

Therapy is about change and growth, an endeavor that takes commitment and courage. Congratulations on taking the first step!

I myself have personally benefited from therapy, so I understand the benefits as well as the courage it takes to utilize introspection in order to grow. As an adolescent I struggled with being different while attending a suburban high school in Ohio. Through the process of self-acceptance, my first experience with therapy allowed me to live authentically as a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community. I welcome all sexual and gender identities with unconditional acceptance of you being your authentic self, which is the cornerstone of my work with all clients.

If you're looking for a therapist who can provide you with support, as well as practical tools to help you grow into your fullest self, you've come to the right place. Thanks for considering the process of therapy. I look forward to hearing from you!

CREDENTIALS

Master’s in Mental Health Counseling, City College of New York

Bachelor’s in Behavioral & Cognitive Neuroscience and Clinical Psychology, CUNY Baccalaureate for Unique and Interdisciplinary Studies

CONTACT

244 Fifth Avenue

10th Floor
New York, NY 10001

(917) 687-6981

CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

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What was most important to me when seeking counseling services was finding someone who took the time to understand my thinking and could help guide me in a healthy direction. I found such a person in Birch.

As a writer, I often struggle with a crippling sense of self doubt and imposter syndrome. His compassionate approach for helping me find my emotional triggers and personal roadblocks has helped me get on the path of gaining confidence in my own abilities. This sometimes includes me affirming my own worth and capability.

Even in virtual sessions, Birch feels present and attentive every step of the way. I look forward to continuing my work with him. If you're looking for someone to listen and offer support with anxiety, depression, or self-esteem, I highly recommend Birch Cooper.

K.A.

Google reviews for anxiety therapy

THE SPACE

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At 244 Fifth Avenue the 10th floor opens to our waiting room. 
From left: The 10th floor waiting room, the office and the meeting space for group therapy. 

GROUP EXPERIENCES

Exploring Joyful Movement with Birch

What if you could gain joy through healthy habits? ​

 

This 10-week group embodies the HAES Principles, inviting you to embrace your relationship with your body, shed shame-based perceptions and explore what forms of movement bring you joy. Whether you are new to joyful movement or you have had previous experiences with exercise, this group is designed to honor your body as it is while empowering you to explore and reflect on what feels good for you.

 

Join the body liberation movement!  Let’s reframe what healthy choices can look like. ​

 

The works: $95 per movement and in-person, group therapy session, every week for 10-weeks. This fee includes two optional 30-minute consultations with a HAES aligned nutritionist.

 

Just group: $50 per session for weekly, virtual, group support every week, for 10-weeks.

 

To explore this group further, click hereFor additional questions or to ask about availability please email Birch.

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Journey 

 

Does the idea of participating in group therapy awaken fears of being humiliated, made fun of, or being put on the spot while uncertain of what to say?

 

If so, Journey may provide the perfect opportunity to address those fears!

 

Created to overcome the research supported paradox—that social fears are best addressed in the group format —Journey is played on an elaborate, one-of-a-kind, carved board that provides the familiar structure of a tabletop game that can offer guidance on your path.

 

Conceptualized through a vision of what group therapy could be; Journey has helpful prompts for days when you need a little help getting started and dice for when you’d like to add some chance. Utilizing the power of choice during every turn, players are welcome to share about their past, or what is currently going on as they gather and let go of words that currently or once defined them.

 

Journey is a game where real-world power is drawn from real-world experience. Simply click on the word vision above to hear the lore surrounding the game’s conception.​

 

This group runs in 15-week campaigns. Each week each client gets the opportunity to take their turn. Every in-person session is $95.​​​​​​​​​​​​

For additional questions or to ask about availability please email Birch.

 

 

Improv for Social Anxiety

I understand just reading the name of this group may make your palms sweat or your heart pound. Would it help to know that ALL other group members would also struggle with social anxiety?​

 

Our improv-based group therapy is designed to help you embrace spontaneity, boost confidence, and transform how you connect with others. Through fun, low-pressure exercises, you’ll practice being present, trusting yourself, and stepping outside your comfort zone. ​

 

Whether you’re looking to ease social anxiety, improve communication skills, or simply learn to feel more comfortable in your own skin, this group is for you. No prior improv experience required—in fact, having previous improv experience is discouraged—just come ready to let go of the fear of the judgement of others and take bold steps toward more authentic, confident interactions.​

 

Join us and discover how learning and practicing improv techniques can help you break free from the social anxiety that holds you back!​

 

After each 45-minute group, improv experience the improv instructor leaves and a 45-minute process group led by therapist Birch Cooper, LMHC takes place. Themes will include feelings from the improv session, progress or feeling stuck in, or outside of group and real world applications or apprehensions.  

 

Each $95 fee covers in-person improv with a professional facilitator and a group therapy session, with Birch Cooper, LMHC. This group runs every week for 8-weeks.​​​​​​​​​​​

For additional questions or to ask about availability please email Birch.

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