Kamila Zapytowska Psychotherapy

KAMILA ZAPYTOWSKA, MA, LCSW Psychotherapist / Supervisor / Practice Owner Kamila has an extensive training and experience in working with people distressed by medical conditions such as cancer, infertility, alopecia, chronic migraines, addictions, injuries, including sports and post accidents physical trauma. Kamila has been working with people from diverse backgrounds, who want to gain better self-awareness, learn new coping and communication strategies, improve relationship interactions, overcome major life transitions, integration and multicultural challenges. Kamila’s background in performing arts and sports (including Broadway and Olympics) makes her especially aware of various pressures that can hinder personal and professional growth. She is very familiar with struggles of perfectionism, procrastination, self-image, performance anxiety, and exploitation. Kamila completed her postgraduate studies at the International Psychotherapy Institute in Washington, DC where she studied psychoanalytic psychotherapy. She is a certified Object Relations Theory teacher and Affective Group leader. She has taught seminars on symbolism, psychosomatic disorders, dreams and their significance, among other themes from the object relations perspective. Kamila's seminars were co-sponsored by the International Psychotherapy Institute, Washington DC, and the NJ Society for Clinical Social Work. Kamila was also a member of the Manhattan Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Group in New York. She has masters degree from the Hunter College of Social Work in New York with speciality in clinical social work and mental health. She also obtained masters degree from the Warsaw Academy of Physical Eduction in Poland where she studied sports psychology, anatomy, physiology, and rehabilitation. Kamila is a recipient of Jacob Goldfein Award for Creative and Scholarly Work for Body-centered Therapies and Healing Trauma. PRACTICE ASSOCIATES LYNN COHEN, BA Psychotherapist Lynn's style is a blend of acceptance and authenticity, and she is kind, direct and engaging in her work. Lynn believes that enhanced self-compassion, and moving away from guilt and shame is the best path towards richer relationships and enduring feelings of self-worth, and that a life of meaning, satisfaction and contentment is available to everyone. Before entering the mental health field, Lynn studied literature and theatre, and worked as an author, actor, creative ideation agent and stand-up comic. Her creative background and lived experience inform Lynn's unique set of therapeutic skills and insight. She approaches sessions with the compassionate curiosity and unconditional positive regard that is rooted in psychodynamic theory. * Please be advised that Lynn is in the process of obtaining a provisional license as a psychotherapist with the title of Mental Health Counselor – Limited Permit and is under the supervision of Kamila Zapytowska, MA, LCSW AGNIESZKA ZAPYTOWSKA, HC, LMSW Psychotherapist/Life Coach Agnieszka has worked extensively with clients experiencing trauma, health problems, relationship struggles, depression, anxiety, major life transitions, immigration and acculturation. Her unique background in psychology, health and business, empowers her to understand and support clients from diverse walks of life. Agnieszka completed her postgraduate training in psychoanalytic psychotherapy at the International Psychotherapy Institute in Washington, DC. She earned her Master's degree from Hunter College School of Social Work in New York. With a Bachelor's degree majoring in psychology and minoring in Women's Studies, Agnieszka also holds a Health Coach certificate, which she obtained at the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, NY. Agnieszka's approach is mindful, empathetic, and attuned to the individual needs of each client. She fosters a warm and supportive environment where clients can explore their challenges, develop coping mechanisms, and achieve their goals. By integrating psychological understanding with somatic awareness, Agnieszka empowers clients to connect with their bodies and minds, promoting holistic healing and well-being. * Please be advised that Agnieszka is as a psychotherapist with the title of Licensed Masters Social Worker and a Certified Health Coach who works as a consultant for this practice.