Psychotherapists, counselors who take Aetna Insurance. Therapist who works with young adults, millennials, to address relationship issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, attachment difficulties, stress. CBT, Evidence Based. NYC.

Mara Donadio, LMSW
Staff Therapist

I work with individuals who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected - from themselves, their relationships, or the direction their life is taking. Many of the people I see are navigating anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, or major life transitions. Therapy offers a structured, supportive space to slow down, make sense of what you’re carrying, and reconnect with parts of yourself that may have been pushed aside in the effort to cope.

My approach is integrative, drawing primarily from psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral (CBT) therapies. This means we attend both to the deeper emotional patterns shaped by past experiences and to practical strategies that can help you feel more grounded and effective in the present. I have particular experience working with grief and loss, including the death of a loved one as well as the quieter, often unacknowledged losses that accompany changes in identity, relationships, or life circumstances. Together, we work to understand how certain patterns once served an important purpose, and how they may now be limiting your ability to move forward.

Therapy is a collaborative process. Our work focuses on understanding your story, increasing insight, and creating space for meaningful change - at a pace that feels thoughtful and sustainable. Whether you’re feeling weighed down by stress, repeating patterns that no longer serve you, or struggling to feel fully yourself, I approach the work with curiosity, care, and respect for your lived experience.

I earned my Master of Social Work degree from Columbia University and my Bachelor’s degree from Brown University. Prior to becoming a therapist, I worked as a teacher and in nonprofit mental health and research settings - experiences that continue to shape my focus on emotional safety, curiosity, and effective, compassionate care.