Bri Vigorito MA (they/them)

“The therapist under the supervision of Dr. Ripplinger was able to help me process some of the things I needed help with.”

Working with Bri…

Managing stress and anxiety while navigating queerness, non-monogamy, parenting, or a nontraditional family structure can feel isolating. You deserve a judgment-free, trauma-informed space that recognizes how identity, relationships, and societal systems shape your experience.

I work with individuals and couples searching for ways to change unhelpful patterns and find true self-acceptance. My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to your unique needs. Drawing from attachment-focused, somatic, feminist, and psychodynamic therapies, we’ll explore both the roots of your struggles and the practical changes that help you feel more grounded, connected, and at ease.

As a non-binary lesbian, I provide an affirming space for LGBTQ+ and non-traditional couples. I recognize the frustrations in finding a therapist who understands relationship structures outside of conventional heteronormativity. I offer a deep understanding of the dynamics within non-monogamy and non-traditional family units. I help couples struggling with communication, trust, parenting difficulties, and life transitions.

My previous career in teaching and attachment research gives me a unique attachment-focused lens helpful in recognizing the impact of personal history, and my deep-rooted experience in dance and movement also guides my therapeutic work with an emphasis on mind-body connection.

Education and Experience…

I hold a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from Hunter College, and an undergraduate degree in Dance and Psychology from Barnard College at Columbia University. During my undergraduate experience, I pursued research at the Depression and Anxiety Center at Mount Sinai and Dr. Katherine Thorson’s Social Interaction Lab.

Before joining Sentient Psychotherapy, I provided individual therapy to children, adolescents, and adults at Jamron Counseling. Earlier in my career, I worked as an early childhood educator and preschool teacher, where my fascination with developmental psychology and the lasting impact of early attachment relationships ultimately led me to become a therapist.

Outside of counseling, I continue to pursue a freelance career in education, dance, and creative performance. I hold a RYT-200 yoga certification, am a ballet teacher to toddlers and young children and a teaching assistant in Barnard College’s psychology department.

No topic is off the table. Let’s get started today.

Call 646-586-3311 or click below now to schedule your free, 15 minute consultation.