Therapist profile
Jaime Grunfeld, LMHC, LPC
Licensed counselor - Family and parenting focus
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- Psychodynamic therapy
- Solution-focused work
- Spanish and Portuguese
About Jaime
Jaime Grunfeld is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 17 years of clinical experience in New York. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, parenting strain, relationship worries, and other life changes. Jaime also works with concerns such as grief, trauma, addictions, and issues related to sexuality and identity. Sessions are offered in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
Jaime draws on psychodynamic and solution-focused approaches to help people understand patterns and make practical changes. He listens for recurring feelings and relationship patterns that sap energy. Then he helps a person identify small, doable steps to feel steadier day to day.
People come when they feel depleted, stuck, or overwhelmed by work and family demands. Jaime pays attention to family of origin issues, fatherhood concerns, and cultural factors that shape how someone copes. He also supports people facing midlife questions, career transitions, and complicated grief.
Sessions combine talking about past experiences with focused problem-solving for present challenges. That mix is meant to clarify what keeps problems repeating and to build immediate coping strategies. Jaime aims for conversations that are direct and practical, so a person leaves with a clearer next step.
He has experience addressing mood disorders, anger, guilt and shame, and intimacy-related concerns. He also includes coaching-style work when clients want help with life purpose or career direction. The first meetings usually center on understanding the most pressing issues and agreeing on short-term goals.
How sessions work
Using psychodynamic and solution-focused work online
Jaime uses psychodynamic and solution-focused approaches to guide online sessions. Psychodynamic work looks at recurring feelings and relationship patterns that influence current stress. It can help when someone wants to understand why certain problems repeat. Solution-focused work is brief and practical. It zeroes in on current goals and small steps that can change day-to-day functioning.Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. Jaime will talk with a person about goals, what has helped before, and how much time they want to spend on exploration versus practical change. Together they choose a way of working and can adjust it as the work unfolds.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow a shorter check-in when schedules demand it. It also lets people continue work when they relocate or have irregular hours. The focus in sessions is the same as in person: noticing patterns, setting clear goals, and practicing concrete steps to feel more steady in home and work life.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
New York, New Jersey
Languages
English, Spanish, Portuguese
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family or parenting concerns does he address?
He helps people manage parenting strain, fatherhood issues, family problems, and family of origin concerns. These topics are part of his focus areas.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He blends psychodynamic approaches with solution-focused work. That means he looks at repeating patterns and also helps set small practical goals.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 17 years of experience working with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and related concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LMHC and an LPC, licensed in New York and New Jersey, and is based in New York.
Can he work with Spanish or Portuguese speakers?
Sessions are offered in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
Does he accept clients outside the United States?
He accepts international clients. Confirm any scheduling details before booking to match time zones.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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