Gael Krajzman Johns, LCSW
(they/them)
About Me
Whether you're seeking relief from personal pain, collective suffering and institutional oppression, rediscovering inner strengths, or finding a deeper connection to yourself and others, I am here to provide an affirming space for exploration of your individual subjective experience. I welcome anyone who is interested in working with me.
I practice from an anti-racist, intersectional, and social justice lens and approach. I have extensive experience working with people of different racial, cultural, and ethnic identities; sexuality and gender expressions and identities; physical and intellectual abilities; and class backgrounds. I don’t pretend to know the answers, but together I hope to create a space of curiosity into your life experiences, your relationships, your patterns, and your goals so that you can imagine a different future.
Outside of EMDR, I work from a relational and interpersonal, psychoanalytic psychodynamic, existential, and somatic lens. When working together you can expect to be met with compassion, warmth, authenticity, curiosity, creativity, and humor. I invite all parts of you to enter the room.
Education & Experience
I began working in the social work field in 2010 as a case manager, advocate, community organizer, and group facilitator. I have been practicing as a therapist since 2016. I graduated with my Masters Degree in Clinical Social Work with a specialization in Global Social Work and working with immigrant and refugee communities. I hold a special interest in trauma and resiliency work. I have extensive clinical experience working with adults and children with current and past experiences of sexual/physical violence, folks living with HIV/AIDS, survivors of torture, folks with hoarding issues, and with folks experiencing complex and traumatic grief. I additionally have significant experience working with folks whose sexuality, gender expression and gender identity, and relationship styles are considered non-traditional.
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
I am a member of the International Association for Relational Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy (IARPP). I also manage a community resource guide of NYC based mental health groups and resources in my own time.
Specialty Area
- Abuse/Neglect
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Chronic Illness/Medical Issues
- Chronic Pain
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders
- Domestic Violence
- Family Issues
- Gender Identity
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Headaches/Migraines
- Marriage/Relationship Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Phobias
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Race, Culture, Ethnicity Issues
- Sexual Abuse
- Sleep Disorders
- Somatic Issues
- Stress Management
- Survivor's Guilt
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adults
- BIPOC
- Expats
- First Responders
- Immigrants
- LGBTQ+
- Seniors
- Underserved
- Veterans/Military
Language
- English
- French
Insurance
- Aetna
- Sliding Scale
- UnitedHealth
