ABOUT

I HEAR YOU.

I create space that gives others permission to find their root, the origin of their expression, and explore the awe-inspiring possibilities that arise when we wake up. My goal is to help you move gracefully, efficiently and thoroughly through this process to feel more satisfied, peaceful, & authentic.

I am a Certified Gestalt Therapist, trained at the Gestalt Center for Psychotherapy, and received my Master of Social Work from Columbia University. I have been a social worker for 20 years. After several years working as a clinical social worker with children and families in East Harlem, Chinatown and the South Bronx, I opened my private psychotherapy practice in New York City in 2006.

My love of humanity knows no bounds

My love for my work is fueled by my reverence for life, this miracle we are graced with getting to experience. As a woman, a mother, and an artist, I am continually exploring the depths of this work. I see myself reflected in every one of my clients. My offering to others is my warmth, humor, mothering spirit, guidance & wisdom, hope & encouragement. I believe anything is possible.

You are already whole, perfect & complete

I believe in your power and I know that the deep medicine and wisdom you seek is already within you. I simply accompany you as you come to discover that in yourself….discovering, remembering and celebrating the magnitude of Who You Really Are.

My genius lies in easily parsing your Truth from any patterns, distortions or limiting beliefs that no longer serve you. I work intuitively and offer high level adjustments that help create movement and alignment with your higher self.

You are destined for your deepest desires for this life. Anything beliefs that say otherwise will get cleared, enabling you to stand firmly in the magnificence of your full power and Light.

1:1 Coaching with Astrid

  • "Shepherded through..."

    “When I started with Astrid, I was in a very dark & depleted place - I hardly knew who I was, what lit me up (besides my 15 m.o. child and husband) & at a true breaking point. I was burnt out, operating in autopilot / survival mode. It was absolute chaos. In the 12 weeks, Astrid shepherded me through it."

  • "Magical..."

    "As someone who's been in therapy from age 2-21, it was a long journey arriving to Astrid. I feel like the work I did through deep introspection, reflection, reframing & reorienting myself could not have happened without her guidance. After our work closed I felt empowered & resilient. Astrid is a magical being." 

  • "Unapologetic..."

    "I loved Astrid's curiosity to understand deeper. Her strength & unapologetic questioning of the belief systems of our conditioning, both as a collective + individual."

loving ALL THE PARTS

TOGETHER, we will map the cyclical nature of your emotions and SOW SEEDS OF EMOTIONAL MASTERY

My approach is…

  • HOLISTIC

    I invite you to deepen your transformation by integrating breathwork, guided imagery, re-parenting, inner child work, and Gestalt processes into our sessions. This is rich, dynamic and creative work - you will be lit up with new ways of understanding yourself.

  • NURTURING

    I have a special knack for helping people become unstuck and transform their lives. My love for this work is fueled by a tender acceptance for my own humanness and the majesty of the human experience. My intuitive gifts help me locate any blocks and guide you towards your deeper Self.

  • ACTIVE

    I believe in the power of the present moment. Rather than just listening, I share creative insights and ask potent questions. I also create sacred space for deep reflection, stepping back to allow you to alchemize your body’s own forces of transformation.

What you’ll get

  • Laser focused 60-minute, 1-on-1 sessions

  • Radical Reframe of your core healing themes

  • Guidance + support via email

  • Helpful tools and practices for navigating your unique core and shadow material

  • Spiral Mapping™ Workbook outlining my creative healing method, plus space for journaling

SPIRAL MAPPING™

The healing path is not linear - it's actually a spiral. To support you on this path, I designed the Spiral Mapping™ Workbook, which outlines my creative healing approach to embracing your journey and living your deepest Self-expression.


The workbook helps you chart the cyclical nature of your healing, so that you may better understand and navigate your personal growth and spiritual evolution. It includes further explanation of the method, tools for moving through the cycles, and space for you to journal about your experience. Sign up below to receive your Spiral Mapping™ Workbook.

Erin Telford, Breathwork Facilitator, Topanga Canyon, CA

“Astrid astounds me. She holds space like no one else I have ever met.  She is completely unafraid, unrattled, and absolutely stands present with your deepest, darkest pain and secret trauma. She is poised, kind, and compassionate. Highly aware of boundaries, she makes you feel safe and establishes trust. Her self-cultivation, training and life experience is so evident in how she practices. It’s incredibly special to behold. She’s amazing!”

FORMER CLIENT & MOMMY C.A.L.M. PARTICIPANT, WILLIAMSBURG, BK

“Astrid is amazing: intuitive, firm, and a great listener. I best liked her pointed, but delicate way of orchestrating conversations; her way of framing sessions through a word and a written piece; her way of identifying certain feelings/experience/thoughts and bringing them back to my attention. I feel I have a greater understanding of a personal cycle and spiral of emotions and experiences.”