Lucy Walsh, Psy.D.
Limited Permit Psychologist
Couples Therapist
Midtown + Virtual
It’s not always easy to name what’s wrong - only that something isn’t quite right. You might feel down, overwhelmed, disconnected from others, or stuck in familiar patterns, all seemingly without reason. Often, the strategies we relied on to cope with early experiences can become sources of pain later in life, particularly as we face new transitions, relationships, or traumas. As your therapist, I will collaborate with you to understand what is contributing to your distress and to identify ways forward. Ultimately, my aim is to help you make progress towards your personal goals, reduce your suffering, and free you up to relate in new and more fulfilling ways.
I view the relationship between client and therapist as the most essential component of the therapeutic process. I strive to build an authentic connection in which you feel seen, understood, and comfortable enough to explore difficult emotions, truths, and relationship patterns, including ones that may arise in our work together. To do so, I bring a therapeutic style that blends warmth, compassion, directness, and humor. I often draw on metaphor and imagery to help capture the nuances of your inner world and deepen your self-understanding.
I take an integrative approach that adapts to your needs and goals. My foundation is psychodynamic, meaning I pay close attention to unconscious patterns, early relational experiences, and the emotional dynamics that shape how you relate to yourself and others. I apply these ideas in my work with couples to help each partner see and break out of typical conflict cycles, and communicate in more authentic, connecting ways. I also draw from my extensive training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help you manage acute distress and build practical skills.
I welcome individuals and couples of all backgrounds, including LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC individuals, and invite conversations about how your identities and sociocultural context influence your sense of self, well-being, and belonging. I am attuned to how our respective identities may be salient to the therapeutic process and treat these discussions with collaboration and care. I aim to offer a space that feels both safe and alive. A place where all parts of you are welcome.
Learn More about Couples Therapy at TNY here.
Training
I earned my Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from the Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, and my B.A. in Psychology from Harvard University. My research focused on what contributes to effective psychotherapy processes, including the therapeutic relationship and therapists’ experiences of personal therapy. During my training, I worked with a wide range of individuals, couples, families, and groups at the Pratt Institute of Art, Mount Sinai Beth Israel, Therapists of New York, and the Parnes Clinic. I completed my pre-doctoral internship at Mount Sinai Morningside and West Hospitals where I received specialized training in the treatment of personality disorders, trauma, and addiction.