Miriam Plutchok

Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate. - Carl Jung

Miriam Plutchok's style

Why Miriam Plutchok chose to be in the helping profession

I've always been fascinated by the complexity of what it means to be human—how we think, feel, and connect with ourselves and others. This curiosity led me to a deep appreciation for the struggles and triumphs that shape our lives. Therapy offers a profound space where people can explore the patterns that hold them back, process pain that feels too heavy to carry alone and uncover new paths toward living a more fulfilling and connected life.

What inspires me most is the raw courage I witness in the people I work with. It’s a privilege to walk alongside them as they lean into discomfort, challenge their fears, and embrace the possibility of change. Each step they take toward growth reminds me of the resilience and potential we all possess. Being a part of that journey fuels my passion every day.

Miriam Plutchok's approach

My approach is rooted in psychodynamic therapy, exploring how your past experiences and relationships shape the way you think, feel, and connect with others today. Together, we'll uncover patterns operating beneath the surface that quietly influence your emotions, behaviors, and decisions. We'll explore natural inner conflicts—like longing for close relationships while fearing hurt, or craving change while feeling stuck in the familiar. By understanding these tensions, we create room for new perspectives and meaningful growth, helping you feel more grounded and in tune with what truly matters to you.

What you can expect from sessions with Miriam Plutchok

Our sessions are more than just gaining insight—it's about creating meaningful change through experiencing our relationship. We'll pay careful attention to how your patterns emerge between us, using our work as a living laboratory where you can experience what it feels like to trust, to assert boundaries, or to acknowledge and then share emotions that once felt overwhelming. These profound moments within our sessions begin to transform how you relate to yourself and others, helping you live with greater freedom and authenticity. The change happens not just through talking, but through feeling it firsthand in ways that naturally extend into your life.

Miriam Plutchok's experience working with the Jewish community

I work extensively with individuals across the spectrum of Jewish observance, while also supporting people from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds. I bring an understanding and welcoming perspective where everyone's unique journey is honored and valued.

Miriam Plutchok's Book Recommendation Zone

• Schopenhauer's Porcupines: Intimacy and Its Dilemmas
• What My Bones Know
• Loves Executioner's and other Tales of Psychotherapy

Approaches

• Psychoanalytic Therapy
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Somatic Therapy

Concerns

• Anxiety
• Bereavement & Grief
• Codependency
• Depression
• Life purpose and meaning
• Parenting
• Personality issues & disorders
• Relationships
• Transitions & Change
• Trauma

Licences

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker by New York 2023. License number 096127

Degrees

• Master of Social Work by Fordham University 2020

Trainings

• Psychodynamic/Psychoanalytic Supervision Ongoing
• Psychoanalytic Study Group by Dr Chaya Rubin 2024
• Relational Process Training Group by Dr Marth Gilmore Ongoing
• Somatic Experiencing Level 1 by Ricki Bernstein LMSW 2021
• Somatic Experiencing Level 2 by Ricki Bernstein LMSW 2024
• Internal Family Systems Part 1 by Dr. Lexi Rothman 2022
• Internal Family Systems Part 2 by Dr. Lexi Rothman 2024

Affiliations

• Nefesh International
• American Group Psychotherapy Association

Average costs per session

$200 - $250

Payment Methods

• Cash
• Check
• Credit Card
• Zelle Quick Pay