Therapy in Upper West Side | Stefanie Raccuglia
Balancing ambition, responsibility, and personal expectations can gradually disconnect you from your own emotional needs. When stress becomes chronic, your body may remain in a state of tension or vigilance without clear relief. Therapy provides a steady, supportive environment where these patterns can be met with care rather than pressure. I help clients tune into their bodies, understand emotional responses, and build regulation strategies that support steadiness and resilience in daily life.
How it works
Connect
We'll meet for a discovery call to talk through your needs, answer questions, and see if we're the right fit.
Begin
If it feels aligned, we'll start the work moving at your rhythm, honoring your pace, creating space for real change.
Explore my therapy services and specializations
Somatic & Movement Therapy
READ MORESome patterns are easier to feel than explain. Through somatic psychotherapy, you explore how emotions and experiences are stored in the body. Breath, sensation, and movement become pathways for understanding, allowing insight to arise without forcing language. As your system slows and stabilizes, emotional clarity and embodied awareness begin to work together, supporting deeper regulation and integration.
Embodied Coaching & Consulting
READ MOREThis approach is especially supportive for therapists, caregivers, creatives, and leaders seeking guidance without sacrificing authenticity. By integrating body-based awareness, we strengthen intuition, emotional regulation, and relational presence. The work supports sustainable leadership and engagement that does not rely on constant self-sacrifice.
EMDR Therapist
READ MORERather than forcing insight, EMDR therapy allows understanding to emerge naturally as the system settles. We work with both memory and sensation, supporting integration without retraumatization. Over time, long-held emotional weight begins to loosen, creating space for greater ease and self-trust.
C PTSD Therapy
READ MOREThis work helps reconnect you with parts of yourself that learned to disconnect in order to cope. C-PTSD therapy focuses on building nervous system regulation so your body can tolerate presence, connection, and rest. With time, your internal world begins to feel more organized and less chaotic.
Self Esteem Therapy
READ MOREWhen self-doubt has been present for years, trusting your own voice can feel unfamiliar. Self esteem therapy helps you reconnect with your needs, boundaries, and internal guidance. Gradually, you feel more anchored in yourself and less shaped by external expectations.
Burnout Therapy
READ MOREBurnout therapy supports you in reconnecting with meaning when work or caregiving has started to feel draining or empty. Through somatic awareness, we explore what has been lost and what wants to be restored. This creates space for renewed purpose and emotional balance.
Attachment Therapy
READ MOREIf you notice repeating patterns in relationships, attachment therapy helps uncover the deeper emotional templates guiding them. This work integrates body awareness and relational exploration to support new ways of experiencing closeness that feel safer and more authentic.
Therapy Supervision
READ MORESupervision provides a reflective container to explore what challenges you, what energizes you, and where you are still developing. By slowing down together, you gain clearer direction in how you want to show up with clients.
I provide therapy in Upper West Side and nearby areas
Testimonials
“Your ability to make all around you feel so seen, at ease and loved– at the same time seeing the humor and laughter amongst seriousness.”
Anonymous
“Stefanie Raccuglia is a warm vibrant soul. She worked with my son for many years using movement to facilitate his own self-expression. In the process, she helped him experience himself as beautiful & talented, and supported me as the parent of a talented neuro-atypical child. She’s made a huge difference in our family’s life.“
LFR, Minister, Group Leader
“Stefanie hosted a ‘Getting Grounded’ Workshop for the Women in Engineering at my company. This was held via Zoom Meeting due to the pandemic. Despite the challenges that virtual meetings present, Stefanie was extremely professional, knowledgeable, and creative with her delivery. The content was relatable and allowed for our team to engage from start to finish. We cannot wait to schedule the next workshop!”
Cristin Johnson, PE
"I have worked with Stefanie personally and professionally and am such a fan of all the gifts she has to offer! She is insightful and kind, has helped me so deeply with only a few words, hugs or quick offering of strategy. I highly recommend working with her for all that she has to offer!"
Christina Monsolino, Production Manager
“Stefanie brings her incredible dance and choreography skills to the show process wrapped in the spirit of inclusion, empowerment and creativity for the actors and artistic team. A truly authentic and invested teacher and artist.”
Melissa Williams, teacher, artist, director
“Stefanie has a natural talent and expertise for facilitating groups and memorable experiences! She has an amazing ability to create a fun and playful environment while also making you feel safe and able to be vulnerable. I highly recommend working with Stefanie. She is absolutely amazing!”
Sam Field, LPC
“Stefanie works with our agency in a few spaces... she does a group with our care coordinators to talk about client work and support for the care team in what they need to do their best work. She also facilitates a group of our team supervisors. We love the mindfulness she brings to the groups and does a great job holding space for what is needed in each moment. We all love the work Stefanie does and looking forward to continuing with her in 2022!“
Shelly Gainsley, Operations Director, The Health Partnership
"The manner in which all things came to a screeching halt in Covid shutdown for my student was mind blowing. She is a TAG, 2E empathic who feels so deeply when in most situations especially given crisis situations. Stefanie's weekly Zoom group meeting to support my student and others alike, was an incredibly helpful experience! She took time for each student, had mindful convos and fun exercises!”
Anonymous
"The manner in which all things came to a screeching halt in Covid shutdown for my student was mind blowing. She is a TAG, 2E empathic who feels so deeply when in most situations especially given crisis situations. Stefanie's weekly Zoom group meeting to support my student and others alike, was an incredibly helpful experience! She took time for each student, had mindful convos and fun exercises!”
Anonymous
“I work for a fast-paced, innovative, and diverse tech company in Los Angeles. Stefanie has facilitated a few classes for our employees and clients. It is enough that Stefanie so intimately understands her areas of expertise and is able to deliver information that not only changes the here and now but truly the future of her listeners - what is more exceptional is how Stefanie can talk to a room full of people and somehow manage to deliver her message in a way that every single person in the room, despite differences, receives it as if they are alone with her in deep conversation. Stefanie's points of view and conviction result in her driving impact every single time she joins us on many different topics.”
Nick Belardo, Regional Relationship Manager
“Your ability to make all around you feel so seen, at ease and loved– at the same time seeing the humor and laughter amongst seriousness.”
Anonymous
“Stefanie Raccuglia is a warm vibrant soul. She worked with my son for many years using movement to facilitate his own self-expression. In the process, she helped him experience himself as beautiful & talented, and supported me as the parent of a talented neuro-atypical child. She’s made a huge difference in our family’s life.“
LFR, Minister, Group Leader
Hello I’m Stefanie Raccuglia, a somatic therapist specializing in women’s emotional wellness and embodiment
I work with women who want to reconnect with their bodies, soften internal pressure, and build healthier relational patterns. Through somatic psychotherapy, movement practices, and nervous system work, we explore emotional experiences as they live in the body. This approach supports self trust, emotional spaciousness, and a more grounded sense of ease.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if we’re a good fit?
Therapy works best when you feel safe, seen, and understood. If you're curious about working together, I offer a free 20-minute consultation where we can discuss your needs, my approach, and whether it feels like the right fit for you.
How often do we meet?
Most clients meet weekly or biweekly, depending on their needs and goals. We can discuss what frequency feels best for your process.
How long should I expect to be in therapy?
There is no standard timeline for therapy; it depends entirely on you and what you hope to gain.
At the beginning, we’ll establish goals and check in on progress over time. Healing is not just about “checking off” goals but about feeling confident in your ability to navigate challenges and growth without therapy.
Some people find 3 months helpful for gaining awareness and new tools. Others find that around 6 months, they begin making meaningful changes. Some continue therapy as a space for ongoing self-growth, while others work toward a specific outcome and end when they feel complete. I will never expect you to be in therapy longer than you need.
What’s your cancellation policy?
I require 48 hours' notice for cancellations. Late cancellations or missed sessions may be subject to a fee. This is explained more fully in my intake paperwork.
Can I use my insurance for virtual therapy?
I currently do not accept insurance payments. I can support you in seeking out of network reimbursement if your insurance plans has those benefits.