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Meet Anthony Mazzella, Ph.D.
Psychotherapist And Psychoanalyst In New York City With Close To 20 Years Of Experience.
Anthony Mazzella, Ph.D., is a psychoanalyst and psychotherapist in private practice on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. He is a training analyst and full member at the Institute for Psychoanalytic Training & Research (IPTAR), as well as being a current member of The International Psychoanalytic Association (IPA). Membership in the IPA is restricted to psychoanalysts who fulfill the most rigorous and recognized international standards for psychoanalytic training in the world. Dr. Mazzella is both a Fellow of the IPA and at IPTAR. Dr. Mazzella is on faculty and is a supervisor at IPTAR and the Metropolitan Institute for Training in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy (MITPP). He is also recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education.
“My mission is to build a trusting relationship that will allow you to gain insight into your inner life and behaviors so you can make more deliberate choices and therefore lead a more fulfilling life…”
- Dr. Mazzella
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Why Choose Dr. Mazzella?
Dr. Mazzella is an NYC-based psychotherapist and psychoanalyst with over 20 years of clinical experience. He trained at the renowned Institute for Psychoanalytic Training and Research (IPTAR) with continued involvement with the organization to this day. He believes psychodynamic therapy to be an essential component of psychological work, benefiting individuals from all walks of life.
Dr. Mazzella believes that psychodynamic psychotherapy is effective for those dealing with overwhelming emotions. One of the benefits of his approach is that it helps to create a safe and trusting relationship, which is particularly helpful for learning new coping skills and strategies to manage your problems. By exploring your thoughts and feelings, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of what might be causing your problems. As you work through these emotions in a supported environment, you’ll feel more able to tackle them on your own.
Dr. Mazzella works with a wide range of individuals (e.g., adolescents, adults, and couples) to address a variety of emotional difficulties, such as interpersonal problems, self-esteem issues, depression, anxiety, and personality disorders. Dr. Mazzella’s approach focuses on insight-oriented psychodynamic therapy, emphasizing exploration of past and present experiences. For a deeper understanding of how Dr. Mazzella thinks about psychology and works with his patients, please click on any of his latest articles below.
If you’re looking for a compassionate and skilled therapist to help you navigate life’s challenges, please contact Dr. Anthony Mazzella. His years of experience and superb training have equipped him to be a leading psychotherapist and psychoanalyst.
Please click here to get in contact with Dr. Mazzella and see how his practice may benefit you.
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🔹 What does it take to turn a power struggle into a loving connection?
In this episode, we focus on how to shift from a dynamic of control and shame to one of genuine connection and mutual respect. Jim has the chance to change his relationship with his daughter by understanding the deeper emotional forces at play. It’s not too late to break free from old patterns and foster a true connection.
🎧 https://www.drmazzella.com/the-narcissism-decoder-podcast/
#buildingtrust #connectionovercontrol #relationshipgrowth #narcissismdecoded #emotionalintelligence #lovingrelationships #parentingawareness #breakingcycles #selfgrowth #drmazzella
🔹 What does it take to turn a power struggle into a loving connection?
In this episode, we focus on how to shift from a dynamic of control and shame to one of genuine connection and mutual respect. Jim has the chance to change his relationship with his daughter by understanding the deeper emotional forces at play. It’s not too late to break free from old patterns and foster a true connection.
🎧 https://www.drmazzella.com/the-narcissism-decoder-podcast/
#buildingtrust #connectionovercontrol #relationshipgrowth #narcissismdecoded #emotionalintelligence #lovingrelationships #parentingawareness #breakingcycles #selfgrowth #drmazzella
🧠 You Don’t Know What’s Best—And That’s OK
“Being in that relationship—even if it’s pathological—is what’s best for her right now.”
Dr. Mazzella challenges us to let go of the urge to “fix,” and instead embrace curiosity.
If we truly want to support someone in a trauma bond, we need to understand the why before we try to change the what.
🎧 https://www.drmazzella.com/the-narcissism-decoder-podcast/
#StopFixingStartListening #TraumaBondsExplained #RelationshipHealing #EmotionalSupport #DrMazzellaPodcast #UnderstandingTrauma #CuriousCompassion #NarcissisticRelationships #MentalHealthGrowth #TheNarcissismDecoder
🧠 You Don’t Know What’s Best—And That’s OK
“Being in that relationship—even if it’s pathological—is what’s best for her right now.”
Dr. Mazzella challenges us to let go of the urge to “fix,” and instead embrace curiosity.
If we truly want to support someone in a trauma bond, we need to understand the why before we try to change the what.
🎧 https://www.drmazzella.com/the-narcissism-decoder-podcast/
#StopFixingStartListening #TraumaBondsExplained #RelationshipHealing #EmotionalSupport #DrMazzellaPodcast #UnderstandingTrauma #CuriousCompassion #NarcissisticRelationships #MentalHealthGrowth #TheNarcissismDecoder
🔹 Does talking feel like connecting—or surviving?
Containment isn’t compliance. It’s not about keeping things “calm” at the expense of your truth. This episode clears up the confusion: emotional containment is a tool for creating dialogue—not suppressing your needs to avoid emotional explosions. You’re not there to entertain their stability. You’re there to build connection.
🎧 https://www.drmazzella.com/the-narcissism-decoder-podcast/
#notemotionalperformance #containmentvscompliance #relationshipawareness #realconnection #emotionalclarity #conflictrepair #narcissismdecoded #empathychallenged #containmentnotcontrol #drmazzella
🔹 Does talking feel like connecting—or surviving?
Containment isn’t compliance. It’s not about keeping things “calm” at the expense of your truth. This episode clears up the confusion: emotional containment is a tool for creating dialogue—not suppressing your needs to avoid emotional explosions. You’re not there to entertain their stability. You’re there to build connection.
🎧 https://www.drmazzella.com/the-narcissism-decoder-podcast/
#notemotionalperformance #containmentvscompliance #relationshipawareness #realconnection #emotionalclarity #conflictrepair #narcissismdecoded #empathychallenged #containmentnotcontrol #drmazzella
🔄 Reframing Suffering Brings Clarity
Sometimes, all it takes is hearing the same truth said differently.
In this clip, Dr. Mazzella helps a parent realize: “OK… this suffering is necessary.”
When suffering has context, it no longer feels meaningless—it becomes part of the process.
🎧 https://www.drmazzella.com/the-narcissism-decoder-podcast/
#ReframingPain #TherapyMoments #NecessaryDiscomfort #GrowthThroughSuffering #ParentingAwakening #MentalHealthJourney #DrMazzellaPodcast #PodcastClip #EmotionalResilience #TheNarcissismDecoder
🔄 Reframing Suffering Brings Clarity
Sometimes, all it takes is hearing the same truth said differently.
In this clip, Dr. Mazzella helps a parent realize: “OK… this suffering is necessary.”
When suffering has context, it no longer feels meaningless—it becomes part of the process.
🎧 https://www.drmazzella.com/the-narcissism-decoder-podcast/
#ReframingPain #TherapyMoments #NecessaryDiscomfort #GrowthThroughSuffering #ParentingAwakening #MentalHealthJourney #DrMazzellaPodcast #PodcastClip #EmotionalResilience #TheNarcissismDecoder