About Psychotherapy for Young Women

Built for Gen Z and Millennials, Backed by a Decade of Experience

Psychotherapy for Young Women (PFYW) is a boutique therapy practice built specifically for Gen Z and Millennial women and couples in NYC navigating the unique challenges of a modern world. We are not your parents’ therapy, and that’s the point.

We know the pressure to have it all figured out, and how lonely, overwhelming, it can feel beneath the surface. We were there once. That’s why at PFYW, we lead with compassion, curiosity, and cultural awareness. Our team of all-female therapists is trauma-informed, person-centered, and deeply committed to creating a space where you can show up exactly as you are.

Whether you're processing anxiety, healing from heartbreak, or untangling old patterns, we’re here to offer support that actually resonates. Therapy doesn’t have to feel cold or clinical. It can feel like coming home to yourself.

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Built on Real Connection. Focused on Real Change

Psychotherapy for Young Women was founded by Claudia Giolitti-Wright in 2015, after she discovered that her most meaningful and effective work happened when sitting across from young women and couples.

There was something uniquely powerful about those sessions. A natural connection that allowed her to truly see her clients, recognize their potential, and identify the internal blocks keeping them stuck in patterns of anxiety, self-doubt, and emotional pain.

This clarity led to deeper, more effective work. Transformations that felt real and lasting in a way she hadn’t seen with any other client group. Inspired by this breakthrough, Claudia dedicated her practice to supporting Gen Z and Millennial women and couples in NYC through the messy, beautiful chaos of becoming fully themselves.

So, What Makes PFYW Different?

At Psychotherapy for Young Women, we go deeper. Quick fixes can numb the pain, but we’re interested in lasting change. The kind that actually helps you heal, grow, and move forward. Our female therapists in NYC walk alongside you—not above you—offering real support, actionable tools, and a safe space to explore what’s really going on.

We help you build insight and skills, because knowing why you’re stuck is only half the battle. The rest is learning how to get unstuck, with guidance that’s thoughtful, personalized, and informed by women’s modern pressures. We offer both virtual therapy and in-person sessions at our Flatiron office

Our Approach to Therapy

for Women and Young Couples

We Peel Back the Layers

Our internal worlds can change based on our external world. We address the cultural, societal, and familial pressures surrounding your life.
Everyone is Capable

Trusting your therapist is only half of the equation. We create a safe environment to help you trust yourself and look at the harder parts of your life.
Expression is Power

Negative emotions grow in silence. We find names for your feelings, share our observations, and ask for real conversations that can feel so rare in young adulthood
Unconditional Support

Therapy is more than just a service, it's a life shifting experience. We care deeply about young women struggles and we give it all to help you find solutions!

Our Team of Female Therapists Can Help You

Address the hidden beliefs impacting your life.
Find relief from anxiety and depression.
Feel balanced after a big life change.
Understand the core of your relationship issues.
Gain a deeper understanding of “why do I keep doing this?”.

Build your confidence and resilience.
Return to yourself when you feel lost.
Reignite your passion for life.
Change your relationship with trauma.
Learn to regulate your nervous system to feel grounded.

Who We Work With

At PFYW most of our clients fall somewhere in these demographics:

Millennials and Gen Z women (20s–30s)
Young couples struggling with relationship issues
BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and neurodivergent clients
Those exploring identity, boundaries, self-worth, or healing from past trauma
Women navigating career burnout, relationship shifts, dating anxiety and major life transitions

A Personal Note From Our Founder

Claudia Giolitti-Wright Female Therapist in NYC

I know firsthand how overwhelming it was to be a young woman struggling with relationships, anxiety, and self-worth in a world that often feels so demanding and critical of women. I remember the pressure, the self-doubt, the relentless inner critic, all while feeling there weren’t enough resources available that were specifically designed for me.

I tried everything! Yoga, meditation, and an older therapist that couldn’t understand at all what I was struggling with. Eventually, I found the right therapist and committed to my healing.

My own struggle to find the right support, someone who truly understood the unique challenges I was facing as a young woman, inspired me to create the kind of help I desperately needed but took far too long to find.

Today, Psychotherapy for Young Women is a growing practice of seven empowering female therapists who share the same passion: helping women and young couples in NYC untangle emotional roadblocks, reconnect with themselves, and build fulfilling relationships!

Certifications & Experience

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a Clinical Psychologist degree from my home country, Venezuela and 15 years of experience as a therapist.

My professional journey has also included serving as a Clinical Supervisor in several mental health clinics across NYC, working as a Mental Health Consultant for start-up companies, collaborating with important media outlets as a Mental Health Expert, and teaching as an Adjunct Professor in the Master’s in Psychology program at Golden Gate University in San Francisco.

Yes, Affordable Therapy Does Exist!

We get it, mental healthcare can feel out of reach. At PFYW, we believe therapy should be accessible, not just for a select few, but for every young woman and couple in NYC who wants support.

That’s why we proudly offer a reduced-fee option for clients with financial limitations. When you work with one of our Associate Therapists, you receive thoughtful, high-quality care, backed by the clinical supervision and guidance of our Founder and Clinical Director, Claudia Giolitti-Wright.

We’re deeply committed to making healing and growth something you can say yes to, no matter your budget.

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What Our Clients Are Saying…

"I came to Psychotherapy for Young Women at a time where I was struggling with immense anxiety. Through my therapist's nurturing, compassionate, and understanding guidance we were able to figure out where my anxiety stemmed from. My therapist gave me something I could never get from family or friends- She gave me validation. As a survivor of child sexual abuse, that was all I could ever need. I would leave her sessions feeling empowered, in control and confident..."

GJ (New York, NY)
"My therapist is direct, gentle, supportive and empathetic. She has an amazing ability to guide me in a way that helps me grow and that I always feel safe. With my therapist's help I have been able to experience things in a way that I have always known were possible, but had not been able to achieve..."

M.L (New York, NY)
"Claudia has been a guiding light, seeing me through some very difficult times. She is empowering, compassionate and empathetic. I appreciate that she is diligent with implementing new tools and methods but also has a holistic approach understanding how things are connected. I would recommend Psychotherapy for Young Women highly to anyone that is looking for a non judgmental, safe place to go."

M.B (Williamsburg, NY)