NYC-based psychotherapy practice focused on growth, introspection, and unburdening — across languages, cultures, and relationship structures. Some things were handed to you before you had words for them.
The anxiety that isn't quite yours. The silence your family kept. The way you move between worlds and belong fully to none of them.
Therapy helps you set down what was never yours to carry — and find what was always yours to give.
About Cabezas Therapy
What types of therapy do you offer?
We provide therapy for individuals, couples, and relationships across New York.
Cabezas Therapy is a multilingual group practice based in New York City offering individual therapy, couples and relationship therapy, and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy across New York State.
When Things Are Hard to Talk About
We work with:
Trauma — relational, developmental, and experiences that have shaped how you move through the world
Couples — conflict, disconnection, trust, and finding your way back to each other
Individuals — healing, patterns, identity, and learning to relate differently
Some of the hardest things to bring into a room are the ones that feel too old to name — grief that runs back generations, shame that was absorbed before you understood what it was, the labor of holding two cultures inside one body.
These aren't personal failings. They're burdens that were passed down. And they can be worked with.
Who can therapy be for?
Therapy can help if you:
Feel anxious, overwhelmed, or emotionally exhausted
Couples and partners navigating different cultural backgrounds, family systems, or bicultural identities
Struggle in relationships or experience recurring patterns
Are navigating identity, sexuality, or non-traditional relationships
Have a history of trauma that still affects you
Feel “high-functioning” but internally stuck or disconnected
Many people who seek therapy aren't in crisis. They're competent, capable — and quietly exhausted by the gap between who they appear to be and what they actually carry.
The gifts are real. So is the weight that keeps them from being fully used. Therapy is where those two things finally get to meet.
How does therapy work?
Therapy is a collaborative process where we explore your thoughts, emotions, and patterns in a structured, supportive way. Together, we’ll identify what’s keeping you stuck and work toward new ways of relating to yourself and others.
My approach is relational, trauma-informed, and grounded in curiosity rather than judgment. This means we pay attention not just to what you’re experiencing, but how those experiences have been shaped over time.
What issues do you specialize in?
Anxiety and overwhelm
If your mind is constantly racing or you feel like you can’t slow down, therapy can help you understand the patterns driving that experience and develop ways to feel more grounded.
Trauma
Trauma can show up in subtle ways—difficulty trusting, emotional numbness, or repeating patterns in relationships. Therapy helps you process those experiences safely and at your own pace.
Relationships and intimacy
Whether you’re in a monogamous or non-monogamous relationship, therapy can help with communication, boundaries, jealousy, and emotional connection.
Cross-Cultural Relationships & Cultural Identity When partners come from different cultural backgrounds, even love can get lost in translation. We work with couples navigating differences in family expectations, communication styles, and cultural values — as well as individuals reconciling multiple cultural identities within themselves.
Identity and self-understanding
Many clients come in feeling unsure of who they are or how they fit into the world. Therapy provides space to explore identity without pressure or judgment.
When you love someone from a different world than the one that shaped you, the gap isn't a failure of connection — it's a depth that hasn't been mapped yet.
Cross-cultural Relationships
Cultural difference in relationships often surfaces as conflict about family, loyalty, silence, or how much is owed to the past. Therapy creates the space to understand those patterns — not to erase where you come from, but so that where you came from doesn't run the relationship without your consent.
About the Therapist
Julian E. Cabezas is a licensed psychotherapist based in New York. His work focuses on trauma, relationships, LGBTQ+ identities, and non-monogamous partnerships.
His approach is relational, trauma-informed, and grounded in helping clients develop deeper awareness, emotional flexibility, and more authentic ways of relating.
Learn more about Julian here.
FAQs
How do I know if I need therapy?
If your thoughts, emotions, or relationships feel difficult to manage on your own, therapy can help. You don’t need to wait until things get worse—many people start therapy to better understand themselves and prevent patterns from continuing.
Is therapy helpful if I’m high-functioning?
Yes. Many clients who appear “high-functioning” externally still feel stuck, anxious, or disconnected internally. Therapy can help you address what’s happening beneath the surface.
Do you work with non-monogamous or polyamorous clients?
Yes. I work with individuals and partners in non-monogamous relationships, including polyamory and other ENM structures.
Can therapy help with both trauma and relationships?
Absolutely. Trauma often impacts how we relate to others. Therapy can help you understand those connections and build healthier patterns.
How long does therapy take?
It depends on your goals. Some clients come for short-term support, while others engage in longer-term work for deeper change.