Lena Morrow Drinkard, LMSW, NY | Psychotherapist

About Lena Morrow Drinkard

Focus areas

Anger Management

Codependency

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Anxiety

Life Transition

Self Esteem Issues

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Mood Disorders

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Integrative

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Narrative

Humanistic

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Lena Morrow Drinkard

Finding the time and energy for therapy can be hard. Then there’s the strange task of explaining the full context of you to a stranger. Maybe one thing requires explaining five others first. Maybe you spend most of the hour catching someone up and don’t quite get to what you meant to talk about. And sometimes you’ve said it, analyzed it, understood it, and still don’t feel any better.  I think therapy gets more interesting when we can be honest about all of that.  The adults and adolescents I work well with don’t necessarily share a diagnosis, background, or reason for seeking help. What they often share is curiosity, some healthy skepticism, and a desire for a therapist they can be real with while working through anxiety, depression, shame, creative blocks, relationship challenges, life transitions, and the harder-to-name reasons people come to therapy.  I believe you deserve to feel better, but I don’t think I get to decide what “better” should look like for you. You know your life in a way I never can, and I take that seriously. I see therapy as something we build together: I bring my training and perspective, and you bring everything I couldn’t possibly know from a diagnosis or a few sessions.

What should a new client know about working with you?

DISCLAIMER: We are not able to accept Medicare or Medicaid plans at this time. Becoming a therapist wasn’t a linear path for me. I studied creative writing and worked in marketing before returning to school for social work. Changing careers taught me that it’s possible to invest in one version of your life and still decide you want something different.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

I take an integrative approach to psychotherapy, drawing from different approaches depending on your needs, goals, history, and the way you make sense of the world. My style is conversational, candid, creative, and nonjudgmental.  My work is influenced by narrative therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and psychodynamic thinking. I’m particularly interested in shame, self-compassion, and the ways we learn to cope.  Time spent in outpatient substance use treatment and crisis work shaped the harm-reduction lens I bring to therapy, emphasizing autonomy, reducing harm, and recognizing that change doesn’t have to be all-or-nothing.  Most of all, I want our work to feel real. I’m collaborative and human in the room: I ask questions, share what I notice, offer my perspective, and invite your feedback.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety Disorder

Boundary Issues

Depression

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Therapy

Women's Mental Health Issues

Anxiety Disorder

Boundary Issues

Depression

Psychotherapy

Office location

Lena Morrow Drinkard, LMSW also offers online video visits for patients

SOL Mental Health - NY

363 7th Ave, Ste 600, New York, NY 10001

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Education and background

Practice names

SOL Mental Health - NY

Education and training

Fordham University (Master's)

NPI number

1952218067

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Lena Morrow Drinkard?

Generally, Lena Morrow Drinkard has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Lena Morrow Drinkard's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.

Is Lena Morrow Drinkard accepting new patients?

Lena Morrow Drinkard generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Lena Morrow Drinkard's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

Does Lena Morrow Drinkard accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Lena Morrow Drinkard online?

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What practice does Lena Morrow Drinkard work with?

Lena Morrow Drinkard works with SOL Mental Health - NY.

Where is Lena Morrow Drinkard's office located?

Lena Morrow Drinkard has 2 office locations in New York, view full addresses on Lena Morrow Drinkard's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Lena Morrow Drinkard?

Lena Morrow Drinkard frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Lena Morrow Drinkard on their profile.