Aaron Purow, MS, LMFT, Therapist in Yonkers, New York

At LifeStance Health, Aaron Purow helps teens, adults, and older adults navigate emotional challenges, strengthen relationships, and build practical skills for lasting well-being. Serving patients throughout New York, he provides individual therapy and couples therapy in a supportive, collaborative environment where clients can explore concerns openly and work toward meaningful change. Aaron frequently works with anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns, while also helping clients manage grief, trauma, and major life transitions. Aaron is especially passionate about helping people move through transitional periods and emotional obstacles that can leave them feeling stuck or overwhelmed. Whether someone is coping with midlife changes, later life transitions, or the impact of anxiety on daily functioning, he focuses on helping clients gain clarity, develop resilience, and reconnect with their values. His therapeutic style balances compassionate listening with actionable strategies tailored to each person’s unique goals and circumstances. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, Aaron also has extensive experience supporting couples who want to improve communication, rebuild trust, and foster healthier relationships. He understands that relationship difficulties can affect every aspect of life and works collaboratively with couples to identify patterns, strengthen connection, and create more satisfying partnerships. In addition to couples counseling, he offers support for individuals facing obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and other emotional health challenges, along with additional areas of expertise. Aaron utilizes evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness-based techniques. His approach is thoughtful, engaging, and personalized, helping clients develop greater self-awareness while learning practical tools to manage symptoms, improve relationships, and pursue lasting personal growth. Outside of his clinical work, Aaron is passionate about running marathons, which he views as an opportunity for self-reflection, perseverance, and growth. He is also deeply interested in mental health advocacy, personal development, and spending time with family. The discipline, resilience, and self-awareness he cultivates through running influence the way he supports clients in therapy. Aaron earned his education at Yeshiva University and the Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology at Yeshiva University. Since beginning his clinical practice in 2023, he has remained committed to helping individuals and couples create meaningful and lasting change.