Irina Wen, PhD, Founder
As a licensed clinical psychologist, Irina specializes in relationships, couples therapy, and trauma-focused therapy. Helping people heal from trauma and find their way to a vibrant life and meaningful relationships is her true calling. Irina’s role is to help you become more effective in navigating your life experiences and relationships, creating the life you want.
Irina founded Touchstone Psychology with the mission of helping people thrive and enjoy lasting relationships with themselves and others.
Her stance is authentic, collaborative, empathetic, and holistic, creating a dynamic therapeutic conversation that fosters healing and growth. Irina listens deeply for your strengths and identifies the factors that keep you stuck. With a strong focus on authenticity in therapy, she honors the diversity of identities and backgrounds, striving to provide a safe and inclusive space for you to feel seen and understood.
Irina has extensive experience in psychotherapy, with her primary grounding in the Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) model. A certified EFT Therapist and Supervisor, she also serves as Vice President of the New York Center for Emotionally Focused Therapy. Her interventions are rooted in attachment science, evidence-based methods, and contemplative practices.
Jaime Cecutti, LMSW, Therapist
For over 25 years, Jaime has been helping individuals, couples, and families heal and build meaningful relationships. She has journeyed through the challenges of trauma, loss, and growth, developing a passion for standardized and successful healing processes.
Jaime earned her degree in Human Biology with a concentration in Change and Wellbeing from Stanford University and her Master’s in Social Work from Columbia University. Her career and research have centered around trauma-focused therapy, resilience building, and fostering secure attachments.
With extensive training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Jaime uses EFT’s research-based, proven framework for couples therapy for conflict and disconnection. She also incorporates Refocussing Therapy, integrating theology and psychology to provide a safe space for spiritual exploration.
Jaime brings a strong sense of peace, hope, and occasional humor to therapy. She helps you understand and reframe patterns, creating new neural pathways for secure connections. Her work focuses on fostering healing from trauma and building lasting relationships.
Katya Gruzglina, MFT-LP, Therapist
Katya helps you build awareness of behaviors and emotions that leave you feeling stuck, meeting you with curiosity and compassion. She facilitates relationship counseling and healing for a radically improved life. Her warm, empathic, and genuine presence creates a safe and welcoming space for your therapeutic journey.
Katya earned her Master’s in Psychology with a concentration in Marriage and Family Therapy from Our Lady of The Lake University. She completed a one-year internship at the Michael E. Debakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas, where she worked with military veterans and their partners, helping them navigate the effects of trauma, anxiety, and depression on their relationships.
Trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method Couples Therapy, and Internal Family Systems (IFS), Katya combines evidence-based approaches with postmodern practices like Narrative Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy.
Her background in the performing arts informs her therapeutic work, exploring how emotions are stored in the body. With a foundation of cultural humility in psychotherapy, Katya continuously learns from and honors her clients’ rich life experiences
Candice Vaiman, LCSW, Therapist
Candice Vaiman, LCSW is a skilled therapist with extensive training and experience working with couples and families. She is trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy and is passionate about helping couples and families build stronger connections and repair relationships. Please help us welcome Candice to our Touchstone Psychology family!
Anthony Ventra, Associate Therapist
Anthony collaborates with clients to build secure relationships, navigate uncertainty, manage emotions, and foster resilience. He creates a safe space for clients to explore their experiences, supporting their growth and healing.
Currently completing his Master’s in Mental Health Counseling at Hunter College, Anthony has trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples. He also incorporates humanistic and experiential models such as Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Somatic Experiencing (SE).
Specializing in queer identities, substance use, family dynamics, and trauma-informed care, Anthony uses a values-based approach to help clients find meaning and purpose.
Drawing on his background in the apparel industry, Anthony brings strong communication and leadership skills to the therapy space. His innovative perspective helps clients set personalized goals.
When not working, Anthony enjoys cooking, practicing yoga, and attending live performances in NYC.Ass
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