Barbara Piehler, LCSW

Barbara Piehler, LCSW

Psychotherapist
NY
Many of the adults I work with have spent years moving through the world with a quiet kind of strength. The kind that comes from being the one who understands, adapts, and keeps the peace, even while something inside longs to be met. You may feel a pull toward closeness and at the same time a familiar instinct to retreat. You may crave being known while wondering if your needs take up too much space. These patterns have a history. They were shaped in the earliest places you learned how to love and be loved. The places that taught you how tightly to hold yourself and how softly to speak your needs.
Highly recommended
100% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
Excellent wait time
100% of patients waited less than 30 minutes
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Overall rating

5.00

Average wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00

About Barbara Piehler

Focus areas

Anxiety
Psychotherapy
Social Anxiety
Depression
Relationship Struggles
Stress
Life Transition
Self Esteem Issues

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Individuals

Treatment approaches

Attachment-based
Emotionally Focused
Strength-Based
Humanistic
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Person-Centered

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Nonreligious

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Barbara Piehler

Many of the adults I work with have spent years moving through the world with a quiet kind of strength. The kind that comes from being the one who understands, adapts, and keeps the peace, even while something inside longs to be met. You may feel a pull toward closeness and at the same time a familiar instinct to retreat. You may crave being known while wondering if your needs take up too much space. These patterns have a history. They were shaped in the earliest places you learned how to love and be loved. The places that taught you how tightly to hold yourself and how softly to speak your needs.

What should a new client know about working with you?

I offer a relationship where you can finally set that weight down. A place where you don’t have to be the steady one or the strong one. I show up with warmth, presence, and genuine curiosity. Together, we listen for the parts of you that have been waiting- the tender ones, the protective ones, the versions of you that learned to stay small to stay safe. I ask thoughtful questions, reflect what I notice, and gently challenge the stories that no longer fit who you’re becoming. Over time, our work becomes an unfolding, a return to yourself. You begin to trust your needs, soften the edges of self‑doubt, set boundaries without apology, and allow connection to feel less like a risk and more like a place to rest. If you’re looking for a therapist who values depth, authenticity, and the healing that grows inside a safe, attuned relationship, I’d be honored to walk alongside you.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

You can expect a safe and supportive environment to explore your inner world. I will ask exploratory questions to gain more insight and better understand who you are. Together, we can work towards understanding the root causes of your struggles and developing practical strategies to overcome them. Therapy with me is collaborative, supportive, and paced with care. You don’t have to have everything figured out before you begin; we’ll make sense of things together at a pace that feels right for you.

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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $195 for 45 minutes
Ongoing session: $145 for 45 minutes

    Popular visit reasons

    Adjustment Disorder
    Anxiety
    Anxiety Disorder
    Depression
    Psychotherapy
    Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
    Therapy
    Young Adult Issues
    Adjustment Disorder
    Anxiety
    Anxiety Disorder
    Depression

    Education and background

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    Education and training

    • Fordham University, Master's in Social Work

    NPI number

    1639696495

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    What are common reasons for patients to see Barbara Piehler?

    Barbara Piehler frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Barbara Piehler on their profile.

    What languages does Barbara Piehler speak?

    Barbara Piehler speaks English.

    How do patients rate Barbara Piehler in reviews?

    10 patients have reviewed Barbara Piehler. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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