Chris Haley, LMSW
Therapy for Men, Relationships & Life's Complexities
Chris Haley, LMSW, provides thoughtful, straightforward therapy for adults navigating anxiety, depression, relationships, burnout, substance use, sexuality and identity, and major life transitions. He has a particular focus on working with men, including gay and bisexual men, and creates an LGBTQ-affirming space where clients can speak openly and honestly.
You May Look Fine on the Outside
While Struggling on the Inside
You may be successful in your career, relationships, or other areas of life and still feel anxious, disconnected, overwhelmed, or unsure of what you want. Maybe you're struggling with a relationship, questioning your identity, relying on substances or other coping strategies, or finding it difficult to talk about what you're actually feeling.
Therapy can offer a place to slow down, step outside of the expectations you carry, and better understand what's happening beneath the surface.
Chris works with adults who want to understand themselves more deeply, improve their relationships, and develop healthier, more sustainable ways of navigating life.
A Space to Be Honest About What You're Experiencing
Men's Mental Health
Many men have learned to manage difficult emotions by staying busy, pushing through, or keeping things to themselves. Over time, this can contribute to anxiety, depression, burnout, relationship difficulties, or feeling disconnected from yourself.
Chris works with men to explore the pressures they experience, understand their emotional lives, and develop healthier ways of relating to themselves and others.
LGBTQ-Affirming Therapy
Questions around sexuality, identity, relationships, family, and belonging can bring up complicated emotions. Chris provides an affirming, nonjudgmental space for LGBTQ+ adults and is particularly attuned to the experiences of gay and bisexual men.
Therapy can be a place to explore identity, relationships, shame, self-acceptance, sex, family dynamics, and the parts of yourself that may feel difficult to bring into other spaces.
Anxiety, Depression & Burnout
Anxiety and depression don't always look the way we expect. You may feel overwhelmed, exhausted, irritable, disconnected, or simply unable to enjoy the things that once felt meaningful.
Therapy can help you understand what is contributing to these feelings and find more sustainable ways to manage stress, emotions, and the demands of everyday life.
Areas of Focus
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Exploring emotions, identity, relationships, stress, and the expectations that can make it difficult to ask for support.
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A supportive space to explore sexuality, identity, relationships, family dynamics, self-acceptance, and intimacy.
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Working through communication, boundaries, intimacy, conflict, dating, and recurring relationship patterns.
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Support for anxiety, depression, stress, emotional overwhelm, and feeling disconnected from yourself.
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Navigating professional stress, major changes, uncertainty, and periods when life no longer feels sustainable or fulfilling.
A Thoughtful, Direct Approach to Therapy
Chris believes therapy should be a place where you can speak honestly without feeling judged or told how you should live. He brings a straightforward, curious, and collaborative presence to his work.
His approach is grounded in psychodynamic therapy, with advanced training in interpersonal psychoanalytic psychotherapy. He also incorporates relational, somatic, and mindfulness-based approaches when helpful.
Together, you can explore both what is happening in your life now and the longer-standing patterns that may be influencing how you think, feel, and relate to others. The goal is not simply to understand yourself better, but to use that understanding to create meaningful change.
About Chris Haley, LMSW
Chris Haley, LMSW, is a psychotherapist based in New York City who works with adults in individual therapy. He has a particular focus on men's mental health and LGBTQ+-affirming therapy, including work with gay and bisexual men.
Chris earned his MSW from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and has completed advanced clinical training at the William Alanson White Institute, including intensive training in psychoanalytic psychotherapy. He has also completed postgraduate clinical coursework at Fordham University.
Chris brings a compassionate, direct, and thoughtful approach to therapy. He works collaboratively with clients to better understand themselves, their relationships, and the patterns that may be getting in the way of feeling more grounded and satisfied in life.
Chris Haley, LMSW
80 5th Avenue
New York, NY 10011
280 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10016
Phone: (646) 759-2436
Email: chris@chrishaleytherapy.com
Chris offers in-person therapy in Manhattan near Union Square/Greenwich Village and Grand Central, as well as virtual therapy for adults throughout New York State.