Georgia Potter, Psy.D. (she/her)

Greetings.  I am a Psychology Postdoctoral Fellow, trained at the PAU-Stanford PsyD Consortium, now in NYC at the midtown offices of Bryant West Psychology.  I work with teenagers and adults in individual, couples and family psychotherapy. I am dedicated to inclusive work that is sensitive to your needs and experiences no matter your background, race, ethnicity and gender/sexual expression. I am well trained and experienced in working with anxiety and depression; trauma in its various presentations; major life transitions and issues of identity; relational challenges & conflicts at work, home, family and in intimate/sexual connections; and challenges of the mind-body, such as disordered eating, as well as other issues that don’t fit neatly into a diagnostic box - I am most interested in who you are as a person, not a diagnosis.

My therapeutic approach is collaborative and supportive, and grounded in relational psychodynamic and existential perspectives, and integrates evidence-based practices such as acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT).  I rely on these and other approaches to tailor our work to your needs.  Beyond technique and experience, I believe the therapeutic relationship itself is a powerful vehicle for healing. I welcome humor and play in the therapy room, and you can expect me to be present, warm, open, and direct. I encourage your feedback, particularly if I disappoint you in some ways - that is essential to a good therapeutic relationship - actually it is essential in all relationships. 

I also attend to the ways that broader systems—familial, cultural, and institutional—may have shaped you, failed you, and may continue to exert their influence on how you engage in the world.  In practice, this means we work together to understand how the past shows up in the present to shape your life and may keep you stuck in patterns that no longer suit your needs and goals. We will work together to increase your sense of agency and choice, your flexibility in meeting life challenges, and self-awareness and self-trust, all of which promotes continued psychological growth.

My clinical experience is broad and varied. I have worked in clinical research at the Universities of California Los Angeles and San Diego, as well as community mental health, primary care, and both outpatient and inpatient settings at SUNY Upstate Medical University. I earned my doctorate from the PAU–Stanford PsyD Consortium, where I learned the importance of connecting mind and body in the treatment of mental health concerns. These experiences inform my work at Bryant West Psychology and shape my commitment to providing thoughtful, individualized, and high-quality care.

I invite you to reach out if you’re looking for a space to be deeply seen and understood—to explore your story, your values, and what gives your life meaning. Together, we can make sense of your experiences and move toward greater authenticity, purpose, and self-understanding.