Way too many of the men I work with do not have deep friendships. This goes for the married guys, the single guys, the new fathers and not-so-new fathers. If they are in a relationship, their closest confidant is (and it’s great that it often is) their...
So often in my office I’ve heard the story of a guy who’s really upset that their help is being rejected or responded to with derision. They are angry, confused, and judgmental–often at the same time. They can clearly see what their partner, their...
I had the opportunity to be interviewed by Matthew Rodriguez for an article in SELF that’s titled The Grown-Ass Man’s Guide to Making and Keeping Friends. One major takeaway from reading this, as well as a panel I had been on titled Male Mental Health...
I recently listened to one of the most freeing podcasts I’ve ever heard. It’s called ‘Man Enough’ and it’s hosted by Justin Baldoni, Liz Plank, & Jamey Heath. This particular episode featured an interview with Alok Vaid-Menon. A...
TRANSCRIPT: To get through grad school, everyone had to take a Social Work with Groups class which is basically a class on group therapy. Sometimes these classes are taught as if all the students were in group therapy with the teacher as the therapist. Social work is...
TRANSCRIPTION: Hi there, I’m Justin Lioi from Park Slope Therapist and I want to talk today about other people’s expectations that seem to become part of who we are and how we can change that. Especially when they’re actually making us pretty miserable. I was in...
"Justin has just the right blend of intellect and sensitivity to lead you to the insights you want, while giving you the safety and reassurance you need to get there."
Bibi Boynton, LCSW, Child Therapist
"I have known Justin Lioi in a professional and personal capacity for the past 7 years. In that time he has only exhibited the utmost compassion not only for his friends and family but also for his patients and colleagues. He is a highly skilled psychotherapist who is warm and engaging."
Kate Casazza, LMSW, Medical Social Worker
"I never hesitate in sending referrals to Justin because he ensures that he is tuned into whoever walks into his office. I’ve had the opportunity to observe Justin first hand as we worked together with a client in the past. He is impressive, a good listener and flexible in matching his approach with the person."
Eve Rentzer, LCSW-R
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