Gary C. Karshmer, LCSW

Social work in Manhattan often feels like an afterthought, tucked between glossier storefronts and louder store signs. Yet the need for it hasn’t faded, even if the offices themselves keep a low profile. Gary C. Karshmer, LCSW operates from a brownstone on 32 W 9th St, a stretch of Greenwich Village where the sidewalks narrow and the trees lean in just enough to soften the city’s edges. The practice specializes in individual therapy, couples counseling, and grief support—services that don’t advertise themselves with neon but still draw the people who need them most.

Therapy here isn’t about quick fixes or trendy modalities. They focus on long-term work, the kind that unfolds over months rather than sessions, addressing anxiety, depression, and life transitions without the pressure of a ticking clock. The approach is clinical but not cold, grounded in the kind of listening that only happens when someone isn’t checking their watch. It’s the sort of place where you might show up for one issue and leave having unpacked three others, not because the therapist steered you there, but because the space—whatever it looks like—allows it.

If you’re considering reaching out, the number is (212) 982-5849. No website, no online booking; just a voice on the other end of the line. Directions are straightforward enough—plug the address into your maps app or follow the link to the listing and let the GPS do the rest. Greenwich Village has a way of making even practical errands feel like a small adventure, and this is no exception.