Matt Wofsy
New York, New Jersey
Waitlist Online
Union Square
Waitlist In-person
Updated March 23, 2024
Matt Wofsy
Vetted
Specialties & Expertise
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Trauma
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Eating disorders
Professional statement
Matt Wofsy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Union Square, New York specializing in anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and eating disorders. With over 25 years of experience in the behavioral health field, he has considerable expertise in providing individual and couples counseling to young adults navigating the difficulties of mood disorders, relationships, family of origin issues, and work stress.
Matt has a particular expertise in helping individuals manage symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). Having advanced trainings in both Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), he utilizes exposure and response prevention to help clients confront their anxiety and obsessions in a purposeful, structured way. He also works with many clients with trauma, delving deep into their narratives to explore emotions and develop tools to move forward meaningfully.
Matt is passionate about working collaboratively with his clients to foster strengths and transform the way they respond to life’s challenges. His office is located in Union Square, conveniently accessible by the 14th Street Union Square metro station.
Specialties
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing through hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) - Reducing unwanted intrusive thoughts and rituals by gradually building comfort and confidence facing difficult fears, thoughts, and emotions
Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) - Healing painful experiences and memories from the past
Eating disorders - Reducing unhealthy eating patterns, beliefs, and behaviors, such as restricting, purging, and binging; healing the emotional pain surrounding disordered eating
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Couples
- Families
- Teenagers (13-18)
- Young adults (18-24)
Insurance
- Aetna (in-network in NY, NJ)
- Aetna Student Health Insurance (in-network in NY, NJ)
- Cigna (in-network in NY, NJ)
- Columbia University Student Health Insurance Plan (Aetna) (in-network in NY, NJ)
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield (in-network in NY, NJ)
- FIT Student Health Insurance (Aetna) (in-network in NY, NJ)
- New School Student Insurance (United Healthcare Student Resources) (in-network in NY, NJ)
- Oscar Health (in-network in NY, NJ)
- Oxford Health Plans (in-network in NY, NJ)
- United Healthcare (in-network in NY, NJ)
Out-of-pocket fees
- Individual sessions: $150 (45min)
- Initial session: $200 (60min)
Location(s)
Union Square practice
41 Union Square West,
Room 736,
New York, New York 10003
Accepting new clients with a 2 - 3 week wait in-person
Currently Available Times
- Morning (Before 10am)
- Daytime (10am - 1pm)
- Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
- Evening (After 5pm)
- Weekends
Regular Hours
- Mon 8:15am - 6:30pm
- Tue 8:15am - 8:00pm
- Wed 12:30am-6:30pm
- Thu 8:15am - 6:30pm
- Fri 12:30am:6:30pm
- Sat Please inquire about hours
- Sun Please inquire about hours
Online Sessions (New York)
Accepting new clients with a 2 - 3 week wait online
Currently Available Times
- Morning (Before 10am)
- Daytime (10am - 1pm)
- Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
- Evening (After 5pm)
- Weekends
Regular Hours
- Mon 8:15am - 6:30pm
- Tue 8:15am - 8:00pm
- Wed 8:15am - 6:30pm
- Thu 8:15am - 6:30pm
- Fri 8:15am - 6:30pm
- Sat 8:00am- 12:00pm
- Sun None
Online Sessions (New Jersey)
Accepting new clients with a 2 - 3 week wait online
Currently Available Times
- Morning (Before 10am)
- Daytime (10am - 1pm)
- Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
- Evening (After 5pm)
- Weekends
Regular Hours
- Mon 8:30am - 6:30pm
- Tue 8:30am - 8:00pm
- Wed 12:30pm - 6:30pm
- Thu 8:30am - 6:30pm
- Fri 12:30pm--6:30pm
- Sat 9:00am-12:00pm
- Sun none
Work and Education
Private Practice, 1996 - Present
New York University, Adjunct Faculty, 2004 - Present
Columbia University, MSW, 1992
Syracuse University, BA, 1988
Licensure
New York: R049327-01
New Jersey: 44SC05993200
Languages
English
Client testimonials
"My call with Matt Wofsy was very helpful. He was caring and knowledgeable and I look forward to working with him in the future"
- Zencare client • February 2022
"Matt was great - friendly and easy to talk to."
- Zencare client • December 2020
"Very helpful introduction; Matt was personable and approachable."
- Zencare client • December 2019
"Matt was warm and receptive during our initial call. I look forward to meeting with him for a visit."
- Zencare client • November 2019
"Matt was a kind and effective communicator and made room in his schedule to see me."
- Zencare client • September 2019
"He was very understanding"
- Zencare client • September 2019
"He listened and advised about outcomes of treatment. He also gave me a heads-up about scheduling, which was good and very practical. I’m looking forward to getting treatment with Matt."
- Zencare client • August 2019