Donny Fuchs, MFT-LP

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Why Donny Fuchs, MFT-LP chose to be in the helping profession

I enjoy being in the helping profession because it allows me to genuinely care for others and make a meaningful difference in their lives. Supporting people through challenges and celebrating their growth gives me a deep sense of purpose and fulfillment. I find great gratification in helping others succeed, knowing that my efforts contribute to their progress and confidence. Being part of this work continues to ground me in why I do what I do.

Being a team player is especially important to me, as I thrive in environments where positive motivation and encouragement are shared. I value collaborating with others toward common goals, and I find that this shared energy strengthens the work itself. Working alongside others allows me to stay grounded, inspired, and focused on meaningful outcomes. I especially appreciate the opportunity to contribute within a team that supports individuals, couples, or families from multiple angles. For me, collaboration is not just helpful, it is essential to creating lasting impact.

Donny Fuchs, MFT-LP's approach

I work with individuals and couples who are ready to understand what is really driving their patterns. This often shows up as anxiety, relationship conflict, emotional disconnection, or long-standing habits that no longer feel helpful. Together, we slow things down enough to see what is actually underneath the surface. From there, we can start shifting things in a way that feels more intentional and grounded.

My approach is structured, insight-driven, and practical. We look at how these patterns developed over time, how they show up in your daily life and relationships, and what is needed to create real change. This is not about quick fixes or surface-level strategies. It is about meaningful, lasting change in how you understand yourself and relate to others.

If you are ready to step out of the same cycles and move toward something more clear, connected, and sustainable, I invite you to reach out. You can schedule a free 15-minute consultation to see if this work feels like the right fit for you.

What you can expect from sessions with Donny Fuchs, MFT-LP

With individuals, we focus on breaking cycles of overthinking, burnout, people-pleasing, and emotional overwhelm. The work is about helping you feel more grounded, clear, and in control of your own life. We look at what keeps you stuck in these patterns and what it takes to shift them in a sustainable way. The goal is not just relief, but a stronger sense of steadiness in how you move through your day-to-day life.

With couples, the work centers on improving communication, understanding recurring conflict patterns, and rebuilding emotional connection. We slow things down enough to see what is actually happening underneath the arguments and disconnection. From there, we work toward helping you feel like a team again rather than getting caught in the same cycles. The focus is on creating more clarity, safety, and connection in the relationship so it feels more supportive for both partners.

Donny Fuchs, MFT-LP's experience working with the Jewish community

Growing up in the Jewish community has given me a front-row seat to both its strengths and some of its more challenging dynamics. I carry a deep appreciation for the richness of the community, while also being mindful of the places where people can feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsupported. That lived experience continues to shape how I understand the people I work with. It also informs the sensitivity and care I bring into my work.

It feels like a privilege to be able to combine my training, systems-oriented thinking, and perspective from the modern mental health world in service of the Jewish community. I aim to support and nourish individuals and families in a way that is both clinically grounded and culturally aware. My hope is to bridge these worlds in a way that feels relevant, respectful, and practical. Ultimately, the work is about helping people feel more supported, understood, and equipped within their own lives and communities.

Donny Fuchs, MFT-LP's Book Recommendation Zone

• The Family Crucible
  *The Family Crucible* follows a family in therapy to show how individual struggles are shaped by family dynamics, and how change comes from shifting the system—not just one person.
• Good Morning, Monster
  *Good Morning, Monster* shares five powerful therapy stories, showing how people face deep trauma and build resilience through the healing process.
• Man's Search for Meaning
  *Man's Search for Meaning* explores surviving extreme suffering and finding purpose through meaning.

Approaches

• Attachment-based
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
• Imago Therapy
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Trauma Focused Therapy

Concerns

• Anxiety
• Relationships
• Stress management
• Transitions & Change
• Trauma

3 years in practice

Licenses

• LMF-LP by New York 2028. License number P141568

Degrees

• Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy by Yeshiva University 2025

Awards

• Marriage and Family Therapy Advocacy Award by Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology 2025

Certificates

• Gottman Method Level 2 Certification 2025
• Gottman Method Level 1 Certification 2024

Trainings

• HIPAA Training

Affiliations

• AAMFT

Average costs per session

$150

Payment Methods

• Insurance
• Sliding Scale
• Free consultation
• Cash
• Check
• Credit Card
• Zelle Quick Pay
• Venmo

Insurances

• Aetna
• Anthem
• BlueCross and BlueShield
• Carelon
• Emblem
• Empire BlueCross
• NYSHIP | NY State Empire Plan
• Oxford