Online Anxiety and Trauma Therapist in NYC
Specialized Online Therapy for Stress & Anxiety, EMDR Therapy & Religious Trauma, and LGBTQ+ Identity & Relationship in NYC.
Eric M Hovis LMHC
Online Anxiety and Trauma Therapist in NYC
Anxiety. Trauma. Feeling lost in who you are or where your life is going. You don’t have to navigate this alone.
I’m Eric Hovis (he/him), a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and I specialize in helping people untangle the past, regulate anxiety, and step into a life that feels authentic and fulfilling. Whether you’re carrying the weight of trauma, feeling overwhelmed by stress, or trying to figure out who you are in the wake of religious or identity-based struggles, I provide therapy that helps you move forward—without just ‘coping.
Why I Do this Work
I’ve spent my career helping people who feel stuck—stuck in anxiety, stuck in patterns that don’t serve them, stuck in a version of themselves that no longer feels true. I know how overwhelming it can be to navigate these crossroads alone. I also know that healing isn’t about ‘trying harder’—it’s about having the right support to move forward in a way that feels grounded and real."
"As a gay man, I understand firsthand how identity, relationships, and belonging intersect with mental health. I also know that, right now, safe and affirming spaces are more necessary than ever. But no matter who you are—LGBTQ+, questioning, or simply trying to make sense of your life—I offer therapy that meets you where you are and helps you build where you want to go.
Meet Eric Hovis, a licensed therapist specializing in Anxiety Therapy, EMDR and trauma recovery, Religious Trauma Counseling and LGTBQ+ Therapy and Welling being in NYC. Providing affirming, insight-driven therapy to help clients heal and build meaningful lives.
Step into a space where your full self is welcome.
Who I Work with & How I Help
If Anxiety is Running Your Life…
You overthink everything—what you said, what you didn’t say, what people think about you.
Stress feels constant, whether it’s from work, relationships, or the state of the world.
You’re always waiting for the next bad thing to happen, even when things are okay.
Therapy helps you: Learn to regulate your nervous system, break free from spirals of self-doubt, and feel present in your own life again. Check out my specialization in Anxiety Therapy for more information.
If Trauma or the Past Still Haunts You…
You know your past experiences still affect you, but you don’t know how to move on.
Certain memories, people, or places trigger emotional reactions that feel overwhelming.
You want to feel safe and in control of your own story, instead of being ruled by it.
Trauma Therapy helps you: Heal from painful memories, release the emotional weight you’ve been carrying, and build resilience through EMDR and other trauma-informed techniques. Check out my specialty pages in EMDR Therapy and Religious Trauma for more information.
If you’re figuring out who you are as a Queer Person & what’s next…
You’ve done the healing, but now you're asking: "What’s next?"
You're questioning what you actually want in relationships, career, or personal fulfillment.
You want to feel more confident and intentional in how you move through the world.
Therapy helps you: Get unstuck, reclaim confidence in yourself, and start building a life that feels like your own. Check out my specialty page on LGTBQ+ Therapy for more information.
How We’ll Work Together
Therapy with me isn’t just about symptom relief—it’s about deep transformation. I integrate trauma-informed techniques—including EMDR, Internal Family Systems, Psychodynamic exploration, and Experiential methods—to help you move beyond patterns that no longer serve you. Together, we make sense of the past, honor the complexity of who you are, and cultivate a sense of agency over your life.
Collaborative & Insight-Driven → Therapy should feel both structured and exploratory, helping you gain clarity while offering tools to create real change.
Trauma-Informed & Evidence-Based → Whether you need EMDR for trauma or mindfulness techniques for anxiety, we tailor therapy to fit your needs.
Rooted in Identity & Growth → I help clients move beyond past wounds and into a version of themselves that feels free, whole, and self-assured.
My Counseling Credentials
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) New York & Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Connecticut
Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CCMHC) - NBCC
EMDR Certified Clinician (Specialized in Complex Trauma Treatment) - Evergreen Certifications
Advanced Training in LGBTQ+ Mental Health & Religious Trauma
Member of the American Counseling Association
What Makes Online Therapy in NYC with Me Different?
I bring deep expertise in trauma & healing.
As an EMDR-certified therapist in NYC with 16+ years of experience, I know how to help people process trauma effectively—not just talk about it.
I help you connect the dots between identity, emotion, and healing.
Whether it’s LGBTQ+ identity, religious trauma, or lifelong anxiety, we make sense of how your experiences shaped you—so you can step into a version of yourself that feels strong, whole, and at ease.
Therapy with me is warm, direct, and deeply engaging.
I’m here to offer insight, but also real strategies that help you move forward. And if you need a little humor to get through the hard stuff? That’s welcome too.
Again, if you need a therapist who gets the ABCs of LGBTQ+ life, and who knows that 'sub' isn't just a sandwich, and won't confuse Grindr with a kitchen appliance. I’ll be your therapist all the way!
Let’s Get Started
You don’t have to keep feeling this way. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, healing from trauma, or trying to figure out what’s next, therapy can help you move forward in a way that feels intentional, grounded, and real.
Schedule your free 15-minute phone consultation with me today. Click below.