Defne Ekin

Defne Ekin is a seasoned psychologist with a PhD and extensive experience in helping children, adolescents, adults, as well as couples and families. She is known for her warmth, supportiveness, and straightforward approach. Defne employs a collaborative, strengths-based, and relational therapy style to meet the unique needs of her clients. Trained at prestigious institutions such as Columbia University, New York University, and the Ackerman Institute for the Family, she has also served as a faculty member at Teachers College, Columbia University, Adelphi University, and New York University, contributing to the training of the next generation of psychologists and counselors while continually improving her own skills. Her specialty lies in addictive disorders, particularly in assisting families to navigate associated challenges. Defne also supports clients facing a broader range of concerns including grief from losing a loved one, reevaluating career paths, or addressing chronic health issues. She is skilled in conducting psychological assessments for areas such as immigration, parenting arrangements, and career counseling. Defne firmly believes that growth and change are achievable through therapy and is dedicated to developing individualized plans that cater to the specific needs of each client.