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Online Therapy in New York

Dr. Heather Clifford psychologist for young adults

Dr. Heather Clifford

Hi, I'm Heather (she/her), founder of Emerging Psychology, PLLC. 

I'm passionate about helping adults in their 20s and 30s who feel overwhelmed, misunderstood, or like they're constantly falling behind get clear on who they are and what they actually want.

Adulthood can feel like a roller coaster — one day you feel like you have it together, the next you're in tears, stuck in your head, or wondering why everything feels so hard. If your brain never seems to slow down, anxiety is running the show, or you're quietly questioning who you are and what you actually want, you're not broken. You just haven't found the right support yet. I'm here to help you figure it out.

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My Approach

I help young adults who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected figure out who they are and build a life that actually feels like theirs. I use hands-on, values-oriented approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness, and self-compassion to help you get unstuck and move toward what matters most.

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 Services

  • LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapy

    There is so much beauty in queerness, and being LGBT+ can often generate a variety of emotions. You may be feeling confused, frustrated, excited, curious, or all of the above. Emerging Psychology is a great place to start exploring what queerness means to you with someone who has been there herself.

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  • Therapy for Anxiety

    Anxiety can make decisions feel impossible. It may start in our thoughts, but it also affects our bodies, and impacts our relationships with friends, partners, and ourselves. I can help you learn how to put anxiety in the back seat instead of letting it be the driver of your life by focusing on what is important to you.

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  • Therapy for ADHD

    ADHD can make even simple tasks feel overwhelming. It doesn't just live in your head it affects your body, your relationships, and your sense of self. I can help you compassionately understand how your brain works and start working with it, so you can follow through on what matters most.

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  • Therapy for Young Adults

    You may be feeling like you are supposed to have it all together, or feeling lost and unsure of what you want your life to look like. There are a lot of things we don’t get taught in school that would be helpful for young adulthood. I can help you discover what you value, and then help you build a life you are proud of.

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