Dr. Matthew Paldy, PhD, LP

I work from a psychodynamic and psychoanalytic perspective, engaging with the whole of who you are—your thoughts, emotions, history, and hopes for the future.

My clinical practice grew out of a lifelong curiosity about how we manage complex emotions and the internal psychological patterns that shape our lives. I hold degrees from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, the University of Rhode Island, and Stony Brook University. I completed six years of post-doctoral psychoanalytic training at the National Psychological Association for Psychoanalysis (NPAP) and the Theodor Reik Clinical Center in Manhattan.

Before my clinical training, I earned a PhD in Management and Organizational Behavior and taught leadership at the university level. My professional background spans software development, finance, and human resources across organizations such as Chase, UBS/Credit Suisse, CIBC Capital Markets, American Express, Marriott, and Simon & Schuster. I also developed the Critical Thinking Program for the Federal Reserve Bank of New York—experience that informs my understanding of the pressures within complex organizational systems.

In my personal time, I enjoy independent films, woodworking, surfing, and literature.

A quiet, professional space for reflection in Greenwich Village / Union Square.