Celina Pipman, LCSW
I was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina and immigrated to the United States in the late eighties. I majored in Psychology at the University of Buenos Aires where I practiced as a licensed clinician in traditional psychoanalysis. Additionally, I studied filmmaking. I have always been intrigued by human stories and storytelling, and the struggles and the paths we all choose in our pursuit of happiness.
After immigration to the United States, I attended graduate school at Fordham University where I received my degree in Clinical Social Work.
I am a New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker with an R rating and after thirty years I have gained extensive experience working with both anxiety and depression.
I created closed collaboration with individuals, couple and families in many settings. I am genuinely attuned to different cultures and belief systems and try to be an open-minded individual who strives for an open heart, a clear mind, and a non -judgmental view.
On a personal, level, after enjoying the benefits of yoga for twenty five years as a student, I realized, I wished to combine both sciences, traditional psychotherapy and the teachings of yoga in my work with clients.
In 2012, I took a big leap and achieved the 200 RYT Certification from Yogaworks, a globally recognized and respected training school. Although I was always interested in the functions of the mind, yoga opened a new door at understanding how to calm it. One of the many definitions of yoga is to ease the fluctuations of the mind, and yoga excels at using breath as a vehicle to do so. Breath keeps us focused and grounded in the present moment.
Throughout my years in dealing with anxiety related issues, I realized that on occasion, excessive talking could over-activate individuals suffering from such a condition. The situation may call for silence, and breathing exercises
( pranayama) rather than talking until the nervous system calms down and gets regulated. I learned that the mind needs breaks from over-thinking.
Yoga has taught me to tune in to what is needed at the moment, and I'd like to invite my clients to try other ways to achieve the end result of feeling better. My wish is for my clients to leave our meetings with a more regulated sense of self, a clear mind, and a new view of their challenge or situation.
You are welcome to contact me with any question you might have.
After immigration to the United States, I attended graduate school at Fordham University where I received my degree in Clinical Social Work.
I am a New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker with an R rating and after thirty years I have gained extensive experience working with both anxiety and depression.
I created closed collaboration with individuals, couple and families in many settings. I am genuinely attuned to different cultures and belief systems and try to be an open-minded individual who strives for an open heart, a clear mind, and a non -judgmental view.
On a personal, level, after enjoying the benefits of yoga for twenty five years as a student, I realized, I wished to combine both sciences, traditional psychotherapy and the teachings of yoga in my work with clients.
In 2012, I took a big leap and achieved the 200 RYT Certification from Yogaworks, a globally recognized and respected training school. Although I was always interested in the functions of the mind, yoga opened a new door at understanding how to calm it. One of the many definitions of yoga is to ease the fluctuations of the mind, and yoga excels at using breath as a vehicle to do so. Breath keeps us focused and grounded in the present moment.
Throughout my years in dealing with anxiety related issues, I realized that on occasion, excessive talking could over-activate individuals suffering from such a condition. The situation may call for silence, and breathing exercises
( pranayama) rather than talking until the nervous system calms down and gets regulated. I learned that the mind needs breaks from over-thinking.
Yoga has taught me to tune in to what is needed at the moment, and I'd like to invite my clients to try other ways to achieve the end result of feeling better. My wish is for my clients to leave our meetings with a more regulated sense of self, a clear mind, and a new view of their challenge or situation.
You are welcome to contact me with any question you might have.
