1751 2nd Avenue, Suite AZ-5, New York, NY 10128
A SPACE TO UNDERSTAND YOURSELf
Something in you is ready. Whether you're feeling stuck, navigating loss, or seeking greater clarity — this is your space.
DR. PIO J CABADA, DSW, LCSW-R, RDT PSYCHOTHERAPIST | PSYCHOANALYST
The fact that you are here tells me something important: you are willing to look inward. You want to understand your truth, become stronger, and earn the ability to live with greater self-reliance. That alone is meaningful. Taking this step—seeking support, asking questions, considering change—is often the beginning of a deeper personal journey. Congratulations. You are already moving forward.
Psychotherapy offers a safe, thoughtful space to explore your experiences honestly and at your own pace. Together, we work to understand patterns shaped by past relationships, trauma, loss, or life transitions—without judgment or pressure to “fix” yourself. Strength develops through awareness, compassion, and learning how to stay present with your emotions rather than avoiding them.
Transformation does not mean becoming someone else. It means reconnecting with who you are, with greater clarity and confidence. As insight deepens, self-reliance grows. Over time, this inner steadiness allows for healthier boundaries, more authentic relationships, and a renewed capacity for love—both for yourself and others.
I have been in the helping profession since 1987. My objective has always been to help people create meaningful, positive change in their lives. I provide a relaxed, respectful atmosphere and use contemporary clinical concepts, working collaboratively with each individual I see. I encourage clients to identify and build upon their existing strengths, supporting personal growth and lasting transformation that leads to greater satisfaction, connection, and emotional well-being.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-R) and earned my Doctorate in Social Welfare (DSW) from Yeshiva University’s Wurzweiler School of Social Work. I also hold a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Fordham University and a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from Baruch College. I am SIFI-certified and provide supervision to graduate social work students and Licensed Social Workers completing their clinical hours. I am also psychoanalytically trained, with advanced training through the National Institute for Psychoanalysis, the Postgraduate Psychoanalytic Society & Institute, and certification from the Manhattan Institute for Psychoanalysis.
WHO I WORK WITH
My work is for people ready to go beneath the surface — individuals and couples seeking deeper understanding, meaningful change, and authentic connection.
You may be in the right place if:
- You feel stuck in patterns you don't fully understand
- You want more than surface-level coping
- You are ready to explore yourself deeply
I also support individuals with:
- Life transitions, aging, and career stress
- Grief, caregiver burnout, and trauma
- Anxiety, depression, mood and stress-related concerns
- Performance and work-related pressure
- Relationship challenges
- Spiritual, cultural, and identity-related issues
- Any experience affecting emotional well-being
My Approach and How Therapy Helps
Approach
My work is integrative — meaning I draw from multiple evidence-based approaches to meet you where you are. At the core is psychodynamic psychotherapy, which focuses on understanding the deeper patterns and experiences shaping your life. I also incorporate trauma-informed care, Psychodrama, and experiential methods, along with mind-body techniques such as mindfulness, breathwork, and somatic awareness when appropriate.
No two people are the same. Your treatment is always tailored to you.
How Therapy Can Help
Therapy is not just for moments of crisis — it is for anyone ready to understand themselves more deeply and live more fully.
In our work together, we explore the emotional patterns shaping your relationships, decisions, and sense of self. Through reflection and experiential work, you begin to understand what is happening beneath the surface — and discover new ways of relating to yourself and others.
This is not about quick fixes. It is about meaningful, lasting change grounded in awareness, experience, and connection.