About

Benjamin Seaman is an active member of the New York City therapeutic clinical community with training in a wide range of modalities, from Relational Psychoanalysis and Neurolinguistic Programming to experiential therapies such as Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples and Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy. Mr. Seaman is an adjunct lecturer in Diversity, Racism, Oppression and Privilege in the New York University Graduate School of Social Work and has taught at Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Study Center. Mr. Seaman is former co-director of an annual spiritual men's retreat and now presents regular workshops on relationships and creativity.  Mr. Seaman is a co-founder of the New York Center for Emotionally Focused Therapy and is regularly quoted in the press on the topics of sex, finance and relationships.

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Individual Counseling and Psychotherapy

I offer a solutions-based approach to helping individuals manage their emotions, feel better, and make the most out of life.  Having concrete conversations about the relationship clients have with themselves, their histories, their struggles and their goals leads to the loosening of the blocks that get in the way of personal fulfillment.

EFT Couple Therapy and Marriage Counseling

Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples is a research-validated method of working with couples to help you and your partner recover, reconnect, and reignite your relationship. Visit my Couples Practice at newyorkcitycouples.com to read more. 

Clinical and EFT Supervision

I offer clinical supervision for professional development, practice building, and certification in Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples. I help clinicians get certified in EFT, develop their clinical practice, and address business challenges.

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Servicios en español

Estoy orgulloso de ofrecer consejería en español, y tengo más de 15 años de trabajar con personas hispanoparlantes.  

Workshops and Retreats

I offer a number of workshops of interest to gay men as well as the lay public.   Get in touch if you would like to receive information about upcoming workshops. 

Executive Coaching

My practice has attracted a number of business clients who find that consultation with a trained psychotherapist enhances their focus in a way that is not addressed by traditional executive coaching.