Ira

Mr Ira Barouch

Psychoanalyst

“I have practised for 35 years specializing in working primarily with adult men who are dealing with depression, anxiety, addictions,relationship issues, midlife and aging challenges. I understand the defenses and resistances men develop that keep them from enjoying more fulfilling lives. I offer reasonable fees.”

About Me

For 35 years, I help adult men uncover the roots of depression, anxiety, and relationship issues. I understand the specific defenses that can prevent men from living more fulfilling lives. In our work, we gently explore these patterns. This approach helps you move beyond feeling stuck and address midlife and aging challenges with clarity. My aim is to make impactful therapy accessible.

Approach

Exploring the origins of depression and relationship patterns shapes how I pace therapy: steady, direct, and attentive to the defenses that show up in the room. Sessions in my Ossining office or by secure online video, conducted in English, are conversational yet focused, with room for silence and occasional practical tasks between meetings. I track shifts in mood, cravings, and connection, using reflective listening and targeted challenges to help you test new choices. Men facing midlife, addiction, or strained relationships often find this practical, thoughtful rhythm useful.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

Works With:

  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Groups

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Addiction

    A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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Professional Title:

  • Psychoanalyst

    A therapist trained in psychoanalysis, an in-depth approach that explores unconscious patterns, early experiences, and inner conflicts.

Credentials

Registrations

New York State Education Department; Office of the Professions

Licensed Psychoanalyst

Qualifications

New School for Social Research

Service Areas

Ira Barouch

In-person & Online

Ossining, NY

United States