Develop Emotional Intelligence
EQ Therapy is a Telehealth private practice that specializes in working with high-performing professionals in NY, CT, and CO. If you're someone who want to increase awareness on people-pleasing behaviors, distractibility, goal orientation, emotional regulation, resilience, cognitive reframing, self-assertiveness, conflict avoidance, authenticity, boundary-setting, and other areas associated with emotional intelligence, EQ Therapy is the right fit for you.
Many clients who seek counseling services from EQ Therapy are highly-analytical and want to use an evidence-based orientation in therapy. You will work to develop measurable and achievable goals, strengthening rapport and accountability with your therapist so you can accomplish your goals with identity development, interpersonal relationships, and professional trajectory. Don't waste anytime - schedule your first session with one of our therapists this week!
Meet Our Co-Founders
Dr. Eric Gutgarts, LMHC, LPC, Ed.D.
Dr. Eric Gutgarts received his master's degree in mental health counseling from NYU and his doctorate in entrepreneurial leadership from Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Gutgarts is an Adjunct Professor in the graduate mental health counseling program at the NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development and has been an Extended Learning Mentor at the Johns Hopkins University School of Education for several years. In this role, he mentors over a dozen graduate students each year who are earning their master's degree in education with a focus on International Teaching, Entrepreneurship in Education, and Global Leadership. Dr Gutgarts' dissertation focused on the mental health experience of intercollegiate athletes. He uses a cognitive-behavioral orientation with solution-focused and psychodynamic approaches to meet clients' needs. Dr. Gutgarts works with college students, industry professionals, athletes, and entrepreneurs. As the Co-Founder of EQ Therapy, Dr. Gutgarts is passionate about supporting as many high-performing individuals and couples who want to develop more emotional intelligence through an evidence-based treatment modality.
Dr. Mark Louie, LMHC, CMPC, Ed.D.
Dr. Mark Louie has an empirical background in both psychology and performance science. He earned a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology from Teachers College, Columbia University, and also holds a doctorate in Exercise Physiology from the same institution, where his research focused on the positive effects of strength training on mental health outcomes. Dr. Louie worked closely with the Sport Psychologist of the NBA's Brooklyn Nets during the 2021 NBA Draft to help develop transition support and highlight potential needs for amateur players' adjustment into professional basketball. He is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology and currently lead the Championship Performance program within a Division I athletic department. As a Co-Founder of EQ Therapy, he believes the therapeutic process should be a collaborative, high-energy, and emotionally attuned to develop emotional intelligence at the highest level. Drawing from his experience in high-performance environments at Columbia Athletics, his clinical work focuses on mindfulness, cognitive reframing, and strategic goal setting.
Counselor-Client Fit
Athletes
Entrepreneurs
College Students
High-Performing Professionals
Industry Leaders
Performing Artists
Creative Professionals
Medical Professionals
Educators
Meet Our Therapists
Elizabeth Zeck
Graduate Program: Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness at NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development
Gianella Lombardi
Graduate Program: Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness at NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development
Jordan White
Graduate Program: Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness at NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development
Hayden Herter
Graduate Program: Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness at NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development
Steven Wolff
Graduate Program: Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Touro College School of Health Sciences
Will Del Santo
Graduate Program: Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness at NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development
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