Avi Klein

Hi there. I’m Avi—a lifelong New Yorker and father of three. I’m an AEDP-certified psychotherapist, supervisor-in-training, and the owner and clinical director of Downtown Somatic Therapy in New York City. I’ve been practicing for over 15 years and was lucky enough to join the AEDP community at an early stage in my career. My personal practice has focused on working with individuals and couples, particularly addressing issues related to masculinity and its impact on men’s relationships to themselves and others. I’m drawn to experiential, emotionally-focused, and somatic approaches, and in addition to AEDP, I have advanced training in Somatic Experiencing, PACT, and EFT, among other modalities.

My supervision style is warm, curious, and collaborative, emphasizing authentic presence and relational safety while gently encouraging supervisees and clients to step slightly outside their comfort zones. I strive to balance helping my supervisees develop a clear theoretical understanding with practical skills and experiential learning.

In addition to my clinical practice, I’ve contributed writings to publications such as The New York Times and Esquire and previously co-hosted “Hey Man – The Advice Podcast for Men.” As a therapist and thinker, I enjoy the challenge of communicating complex ideas in ways the public can understand, and I’m particularly interested in helping therapy-ambivalent individuals feel comfortable enough to try therapy. I deeply value authenticity, vulnerability, and an active, evolving, open-ended approach to growth—qualities I strive to nurture in my supervisees as they deepen their AEDP practice.