JUSTIN LAIRD

On the 8th floor above Fifth Avenue you’ll find Justin Laird, a psychoanalyst keeping appointments downtown. The office sits at 302 5th Ave, New York, NY 10001—elevator access, no lobby detours. His practice draws from classical and contemporary traditions, blending one-on-one sessions with thoughtful interpretations of transference.

Expect long-form talks on dreams, defenses, and the slow reveal of personal history. Individual sessions run 50 minutes; occasional consultations help map the first steps of a longer treatment. He doesn’t prescribe medication, leaving psychopharmacology to prescribing clinicians. When the hour ends, the elevator ride back to the sidewalk is quick.

Add the number once more: dial (347) 491-5161 to set up a first meeting. Head there with the map open and the 2/3/7 trains a block away. Try the 23rd Street stairwell—less crowded before 10 a.m.