Sury Klein, LMSW

Trauma therapist specializing in complex trauma, sexual trauma, and addiction, including the relationship, intimacy, and coping patterns that can continue long after what happened.

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Sury Klein, LMSW's style

Why Sury Klein, LMSW chose to be in the helping profession

What draws me to trauma work is that the things people struggle with often make much more sense once we understand what they had to survive.

Someone may come to therapy because they keep shutting down in relationships, can't tolerate closeness, use substances or other behaviors to escape, feel disconnected from their body, or carry shame they have never been able to talk about. Sometimes they know exactly where it comes from. Sometimes they don't.

I became especially interested in complex trauma, sexual trauma, and addiction because these experiences can affect so much more than the event itself. They can shape trust, intimacy, relationships, coping, and how someone sees themselves.

I want therapy to be a place where even the things that feel difficult, confusing, or shameful can be talked about without having to defend or explain why they make sense.

Sury Klein, LMSW's approach

I don't start with trying to get rid of a behavior or reaction. I want to understand what it's doing for you.

If a part of you shuts down when someone gets close, there may be a reason. If you overthink every conversation, stay constantly busy, disconnect from your feelings, use substances, or pull away from people you care about, simply telling yourself to stop usually doesn't work.

In therapy, we get curious about those patterns instead of fighting them.

My work is influenced by Internal Family Systems (IFS), attachment-based therapy, trauma-focused work, Motivational Interviewing, and experiential approaches. That doesn't mean every session follows a formula. We may slow something down, notice what happens when a particular topic comes up, explore a protective part, connect a current relationship pattern to something older, or simply spend time understanding something you have never felt able to say out loud.

You don't need to tell your entire story before you're ready. We work with what feels important, at a pace that feels manageable.

What you can expect from sessions with Sury Klein, LMSW

You don't need to know exactly what you want to work on before reaching out.

Some people come in knowing that a specific experience is still affecting them. Others come because something keeps happening in their relationships, intimacy, emotions, or coping and they can't quite understand why.

Our first sessions are about getting a clearer picture of what is happening now, what you want to be different, and what may be underneath the patterns you're noticing. From there, the work is collaborative. I may ask questions, point out patterns, slow us down when something important is happening, or help you become curious about reactions that usually bring up frustration or shame.

Therapy with me isn't about forcing yourself to move on from the past. It's about understanding what is still showing up in the present and creating more choice in how you respond to it.

Sury Klein, LMSW's experience working with the Jewish community

I am an Orthodox Jewish therapist with experience working in and alongside the Jewish community, while deeply respecting and welcoming individuals from all religious and cultural backgrounds. I understand the unique complexities that can arise when trauma, addiction, sexual abuse, or intimacy concerns intersect with faith, modesty, and communal expectations.

These experiences are often layered, shaped by personal pain as well as the values and pressures of a close-knit community. I approach this work with sensitivity, awareness, and deep respect for how faith and identity can influence both suffering and healing.

My goal is to provide culturally sensitive, trauma-informed care where difficult topics can be explored without fear of judgment, dismissal, or having to choose between one’s faith and one’s healing. Together, we work thoughtfully and collaboratively to support growth, clarity, and integrity within the context of what matters most to each individual.

Sury Klein, LMSW's Book Recommendation Zone

• No Bad Parts
  A powerful introduction to Internal Family Systems (IFS), offering a non-shaming way to understand the different “parts” of ourselves. This book helps readers approach inner conflict, trauma, and coping strategies with curiosity and compassion.
• Good Inside
  A reassuring and validating read centered on the belief that people are inherently good. While written through a parenting lens, its core message about self-worth, repair, and emotional safety resonates deeply with adults doing their own healing work.
• Hold Me Tight
  A foundational book on emotionally focused relationships, helping individuals and couples understand attachment, emotional needs, and patterns of connection. Especially helpful for those wanting to strengthen intimacy and communication.

Approaches

• Attachment-based
• Internal Family Systems (IFS)
• Motivational Interviewing
• Sand Tray
• Trauma Focused Therapy

Concerns

• Abuse/Violence
• Addiction
• Crisis Intervention
• Dissociative disorders
• Drug/Substance Abuse
• Relationships
• Self-Harm/Suicidality
• Sexual health & dysfunction
• Trauma

1 years in practice

Licenses

• LMSW by New York. License number 130662
• LSW by New Jersey
• CASAC-T by New York 2026. License number CASAC-T-42051

Trainings

• Sand Tray by Lighthouse Counseling 2025
• IFS by IFS Israel 2026

Average costs per session

$200

Payment Methods

• Cash
• Credit Card
• Zelle Quick Pay