James Leary

Online and in-person psychotherapy in NYC

Psychotherapy for individuals and couples seeking depth, clarity, and creative renewal.

James Leary is a licensed psychotherapist in New York City who works with individuals and couples navigating emotional pain, identity questions, and inner conflict. He specializes in the psychodynamic treatment of eating disorders, addiction, trauma, depression, and anxiety, and offers a thoughtful, collaborative space for exploring the complexity of being human.

James brings particular insight to work with LGBTQ clients, adoptees and adoptive families, and people with disabilities. He also supports artists and creatives who feel blocked, burned out, or disconnected from their own creative process. Whether confronting patterns around food and substance use, difficulties in intimate relationships, or questions of meaning and purpose, James helps his patients work with their inner experience in a way that is generative, honest, and life-affirming.

Specialties & Expertise

  • Eating disorders and body image

  • Substance and alcohol misuse

  • Trauma, anxiety, and depression

  • LGBTQ+ identity and embodiment

  • Adoption and adoptive family dynamics

  • Disability and mental health

  • Couples therapy and relationship exploration

  • Creativity, career, and artistic block

Sessions & Availability

James offers weekly individual and couples psychotherapy sessions for adults and adolescents in New York, either virtually or in our Manhattan (Columbus Circle) offices. Collaborating with the expert team at Dr. Kull & Associates, we ensure a comprehensive approach to your mental well-being.

To schedule an initial consultation or inquire about working together, please email james@drkull.com . We can discuss fees, whether or not you can use your insurance benefits on the call, and other questions you might have before working together.