Cameron Stumpf, PsyD

Intake Assessment

Diagnostic interview, clarification of reason for seeking psychotherapy

Individual Psychotherapy

In person and virtual psychotherapy for a variety of concerns

Couples Psychotherapy

Relational and solution-focused psychotherapy for couples

As a postdoctoral clinical psychologist at Bryant West Psychology, I work with adults from diverse backgrounds and identities. My practice is centered on guiding clients through their journeys of self-discovery and relational growth, and helping them process challenging life experiences. I specialize in a range of areas, including young adult life transitions, grief and loss, spiritual concerns, perfectionism, men’s issues, relational conflict, depression, anxiety, and trauma. My aim is to foster a supportive and secure environment where you can openly explore your deepest concerns and work towards meaningful change.

Whether your goal is to gain greater self-understanding or to create actionable change in your life, the core of our work will involve exploring your internal world within a warm and supportive relational space. I also place a strong emphasis on recognizing and working through repetitive patterns in how you engage with yourself, others, and the world. Starting therapy can often feel overwhelming, and my primary goal is to create a safe and confidential space where even the most painful and uncomfortable topics can be addressed.

“Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.” —Søren Kierkegaard

My primary therapeutic orientation is psychodynamic/psychoanalytic, which emphasizes the exploration of unconscious patterns and past experiences to understand present difficulties. However, I believe in tailoring therapy to your unique needs, integrating tools from various evidence-based modalities. These include Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for emotional regulation and distress tolerance, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for psychological flexibility and values-driven action, and Narrative Practice for reframing personal stories and fostering new perspectives, as well as envisioning pathways for growth and fulfillment that are unique to you. I also incorporate elements from the following:

Attachment Theory
Bio-Psycho-Social-Spiritual Model
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Christian Counseling
Existential Therapy
Interpersonal Psychotherapy
Multicultural Counseling
Positive Psychology
Trauma-Informed Approaches

What is psychotherapy?

I commonly hear the question, What is psychotherapy anyway? Whether you are considering psychotherapy for the first time, or even if you are just curious, this is for you. So what is psychotherapy? If you ask several different therapists, you’re likely to get several different answers. Often there is overlap, but each therapist tends to have a distinctive approach. If you ask me to explain what psychotherapy is, I would say this. First, it is a unique relationship between you and a therapist where the […]

How I Approach Psychotherapy

There are many approaches to psychotherapy (e.g., cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, existential) and in reality, many clinicians integrate multiple theories into their practice. I myself practice from a primarily psychodynamic or psychoanalytic perspective, while integrating aspects of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Practice, and Affective Neuroscience. So what does that look like? First, I seek to establish a therapeutic frame. That is to say, I seek to clearly define for both my client and myself several details about how our work will […]

Starting with Bryant West Psychology!

I am proud to announce that I have recently joined the team at Bryant West Psychology! As a postdoctoral fellow and limited licensed psychologist, I will be providing individual and couple psychotherapy services to adults of all ages in Manhattan. We are located on Broadway and 40th in the Times Square area of Midtown. I’m excited to continue my training in psychoanalytically-informed clinical work, where I get to come alongside clients and help them to develop deeper insight, cultivate more psychological flexibility, and ultimately help […]

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