Counseling Center

Student Well-Being

Counseling services include one-on-one appointments, time management, study skills, referrals, and workshops. To schedule an appointment, contact Dr. Morganstein in advance by email at pmorganstein@nysid.edu or call 212-452-4180.  Drop-in appointments can sometimes be accommodated.

Dr. Penni Morganstein, Psy.D., a licensed clinical psychologist, provides workshops and counseling services to New York School of Interior Design students, Sotheby’s students, and runs her own private practice in NYC and Brooklyn. Prior to her position at NYSID, Dr. Morganstein worked and trained in school and hospital settings including Long Island College Hospital, Metropolitan Hospital, Mt. Sinai Medical Center and The New Rochelle, NY Public School system.

Suggested Resources

CancerCare provides ongoing support for individuals with cancer diagnosis, and for family members of cancer patients who find themselves providing caregiver support. CancerCare is currently recruiting LGBT participants for 15-week online LGBT support groups. These groups offer a safe, confidential space where participants can discuss the special challenges of living with canceror caring for a loved one diagnosed with cancer. Each group takes place in a private, password-protected forum that is moderated by an oncology social worker. The groups are completely free of charge and available 24/7 for registered participants.

Gilda's Club NYC aims to support, educate, and empower cancer patients and their families. They offer free comprehensive cancer program including support groups, educational lectures and workshops for everyone  impacted by cancer – men, women, teens, and children.

Callen-Lorde Community Health Center provides quality health care and related services to New York's very diverse LGBT communities, regardless of their ability to pay.

GMHC is the world’s first and leading provider of HIV/AIDS prevention, care and advocacy. GMHC fights to end the AIDS epidemic and uplift the lives of all affected.