Steingart Ellen

Social work offices along the Upper West Side tend to cluster near the quieter side streets, where the hum of Broadway feels distant. Steingart Ellen sits on West End Avenue, a stretch where pre-war buildings still dictate the rhythm of foot traffic. The practice occupies unit 8B at 595 West End Ave, New York, NY 10024, a few blocks from Riverside Park and the steady pulse of 96th Street.

Licensed clinical work often addresses life transitions, family dynamics, and emotional health—topics that surface in conversations across neighborhood cafes and subway platforms. Sessions here cover individual counseling, couples therapy, and support for adolescents, each tailored to the pace of daily life in a city that rarely slows down. The approach leans on evidence-based methods, though the specifics remain private between practitioner and client.

Appointments can be arranged by calling (212) 595-4565, a number that connects directly to the office. No automated menus or transfers—just a straightforward line to schedule a time that fits within the neighborhood’s unpredictable schedules. The practice operates during standard weekday hours, though exact times aren’t posted publicly.

Finding the building is simple enough; the map pinpoints the entrance between 88th and 89th Streets. The area’s mix of families, students, and long-time residents means the waiting room—whenever it exists—likely reflects the diversity of the block itself. Not that anyone lingers for long.