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Robert McVey
he/him · LCSW-R, IAAP Jungian Analyst, Coordinator of Clinical Supervision, Clinical Coordinator, Clinical Supervisor, Senior Staff Therapist
Robert McVey is Clinical Coordinator and a Senior Staff Therapist at IHI, with a Certificate in Field Instruction. In 2014 he was awarded a fellowship in psychoanalysis from the NYU School of Medicine. He joined IHI as a Staff Therapist in June, 2003. Robert is an IAAP-certified Jungian psychoanalyst. He maintains a private practice in Manhattan. He was educated at Sarah Lawrence College, Harvard University, and New York University. Robert is also an author, and his book of short stories was nominated for a Lambda Award.
Areas of focus
Our clinicians address the full range of sexuality + gender identity exploration, and mental health support.
- Anxiety
- Compulsive behavior
- Depression
- Eating disorders
- Grief and bereavement
- Self-acceptance
- Overcoming barriers to self-actualization
- Panic disorders
- Personality disorders
- Phase of life issues
- Phobias
- Stress
- PTSD and trauma reaction
- Relationships problems
- Substance abuse and recovery support
- Challenges in reaching career goals
- Validating your sexuality and gender expression
- Coming out
- Addressing sexual difficulties
- Navigating non-traditional relationship styles
- Working through challenges related to LGBTQ+ family-building and parenting issues
- Interpersonal challenges and problems relating to others
- Relating to others who identify as LGBTQ+
- Locating community under the LGBTQ+ umbrella