Anne Rousselot, LCSW
Psychotherapist in New York City
about ME
I am a licensed psychotherapist practicing in New York City. I received my B.A. from McGill University, and my MSW from the Columbia University School of Social Work. I am currently employed full-time as a Behavioral Health Clinical Supervisor at the Community Healthcare Network, where I supervise a team of psychotherapists, in addition to seeing patients of my own. Previously, I was a staff psychotherapist at the Callen-Lorde Community Health Center in Chelsea, which serves the LGBTQIA community and individuals living with HIV. I am trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and was the leader of Callen-Lorde’s DBT team. I also maintain a private practice in the NYC area.
In 2019 I completed a two-year postgraduate training program in contemplative psychotherapy at the Nalanda Institute for Contemplative Science, synthesizing traditional Buddhist psychology and meditation practices with contemporary neuroscience and Western psychotherapy.
suggested reading
Present Perfect: A Mindfulness Approach to Letting Go of Perfectionism and the Need for Control
In an Unspoken Voice: How the Body Releases Trauma and Restores Goodness
Real Happiness: A 28-Day Program to Realize the Power of Meditation
Lovingkindness: The Revolutionary Art of Happiness
The Myth of Freedom and the Way of Meditation
Hyperbole and a Half: Adventures in Depression - part one, part two
Getting Through the Day: Strategies for Adults Hurt as Children
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma
Clinical Orientation
Some clients come to therapy to address a specific issue; others come for a broader exploration. Together we will create a treatment plan that is effective for you.
My aim is to provide a warm, compassionate, and interactive setting where you can feel comfortable and validated. Furthermore, I believe that every person possesses a basic goodness and inner wisdom, and together we will work to clear away ineffective or unwanted behaviors so that you can access those elements more effectively. I strive to balance insight about the past with constructive, practical tools that can be used immediately in everyday life.
Therapy through an anti-racist/anti-oppression lens: Western medicine, including social work and mental health, was created and continues to operate in a racist and paternalistic structure. Because of this, I am committed to conducting psychotherapy through an anti-racist and anti-oppression framework. For me, this is defined by: 1) operating with an understanding that I will never be more of an expert on a client’s life than the client; 2) acknowledging the racist and paternalistic history of my profession; 3) engaging in ongoing scrutiny of my work to identify areas of bias and harm; and 4) conducting my practice with the aim of liberation for all people, rather than one of “helping.” Please visit the “contact me” section if you would like to discuss this further.
Areas of expertise
Here are some of the issues that clients most commonly address in therapy with me. Please contact me if you have any questions about specific diagnoses or problems.
mindfulness and meditation
trauma/PTSD
depression and anxiety
compulsive use of substances, technology, social media, etc.
ADHD
perfectionism, procrastination and avoidance
interpersonal relationships and intimacy
gender and sexuality
kink, consensual non-monogamy, polyamory, etc.
transition/identity
spirituality
employment issues, such as non-traditional employment, freelancing, and those in the creative/arts fields
Issues of oppression, power and privilege, and reducing unconscious biases
fees and insurance information
I accept cash, check, and major credit cards. I do not accept insurance at this time, but I qualify as an out of network provider and can assist you in submitting your receipts for reimbursement by your insurance.
CONTACT ME
You may email me at: anne . rousselot @ gmail . com (omitting spaces), or by calling me at 646-582-8203. Please note that I do not accept any insurance plan in my private practice.
I am currently conducting sessions remotely via telephone or video, and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future. Occasional in-person sessions may be held in the Williamsburg/Greenpoint area upon request.