Therapists in 11217
Stacey Morvitz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CASAC-T
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11217 (Online Only)
It's completely understandable that seeking help from a therapist can feel daunting and overwhelming. However, it's important to remember that you are here for a reason - you are looking for support in overcoming challenges in your life, and that is a courageous step. You deserve to receive help, support, and guidance in overcoming these difficulties, and as a therapist, I am here to provide that for you. I believe in creating a safe and accepting space where we can explore the root of your issues, including your past experiences, to help work through them together.
It's completely understandable that seeking help from a therapist can feel daunting and overwhelming. However, it's important to remember that you are here for a reason - you are looking for support in overcoming challenges in your life, and that is a courageous step. You deserve to receive help, support, and guidance in overcoming these difficulties, and as a therapist, I am here to provide that for you. I believe in creating a safe and accepting space where we can explore the root of your issues, including your past experiences, to help work through them together.
Maroon Street Mental Health
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11217 (Online Only)
I am particularly attuned to the difficulties that can accompany one's experience of multiple and intersecting identities including race, culture, religion, gender, sexual preference, class, ability and illness. As a Black & Brown, Puerto Rican therapist it remains essential that I work from an integrative, multi-cultural, and social-justice informed perspective to provide collaborative and creative counseling that accommodates each person’s unique experiences, needs, strengths, and goals. I enjoy facilitating growth and liberation from internalized oppression, internalized capitalism, racial and intergenerational trauma.
I am particularly attuned to the difficulties that can accompany one's experience of multiple and intersecting identities including race, culture, religion, gender, sexual preference, class, ability and illness. As a Black & Brown, Puerto Rican therapist it remains essential that I work from an integrative, multi-cultural, and social-justice informed perspective to provide collaborative and creative counseling that accommodates each person’s unique experiences, needs, strengths, and goals. I enjoy facilitating growth and liberation from internalized oppression, internalized capitalism, racial and intergenerational trauma.
Christine Piatek
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11217
Therapy is a powerful tool to aid in healing emotional pain and creating satisfaction in our lives. We often find ourselves repeating patterns that get in the way of achieving goals. These patterns can cause difficulty in relationships, feelings about ourselves and fulfillment in our work. I practice from a relational perspective which focuses on expanding the capacity to relate and connect freely with others while maintaining a good sense of yourself. This work aims to enhance your relationship with yourself, eliminate painful patterns and allow for increased quality and enjoyment of life.
Therapy is a powerful tool to aid in healing emotional pain and creating satisfaction in our lives. We often find ourselves repeating patterns that get in the way of achieving goals. These patterns can cause difficulty in relationships, feelings about ourselves and fulfillment in our work. I practice from a relational perspective which focuses on expanding the capacity to relate and connect freely with others while maintaining a good sense of yourself. This work aims to enhance your relationship with yourself, eliminate painful patterns and allow for increased quality and enjoyment of life.
Daniel John Brooks
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11217
Change is inevitable but the passageway to it is difficult to navigate alone. Psychotherapy is a collaborative effort between client and therapist to aid in that journey. This is achieved through a careful look at the ingredients in life that have resulted in a unique recipe for self-structure and patterning in each person. To change the recipe is to recalculate it's components, gradually sifting out past patterns that have led to disappointment or loss and replace them with others that lead to personal fulfillment. These patterns manifest themselves in work, personal and parenting concerns.
Change is inevitable but the passageway to it is difficult to navigate alone. Psychotherapy is a collaborative effort between client and therapist to aid in that journey. This is achieved through a careful look at the ingredients in life that have resulted in a unique recipe for self-structure and patterning in each person. To change the recipe is to recalculate it's components, gradually sifting out past patterns that have led to disappointment or loss and replace them with others that lead to personal fulfillment. These patterns manifest themselves in work, personal and parenting concerns.
Rebecca Simone Rogers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11217
For many people, psychotherapy can be a powerful instrument for growth. I create a safe, collaborative, trusting environment for you to explore and clarify how to make lasting, positive change in your life. It is my belief that therapy must be tailored to each person's unique needs, and I draw from a variety of methodologies and techniques to incorporate what is most helpful for each individual.
For many people, psychotherapy can be a powerful instrument for growth. I create a safe, collaborative, trusting environment for you to explore and clarify how to make lasting, positive change in your life. It is my belief that therapy must be tailored to each person's unique needs, and I draw from a variety of methodologies and techniques to incorporate what is most helpful for each individual.
Mallory Thomsen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11217 (Online Only)
Available for clinical supervision; waitlist for new clients. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . My clients are those feeling the many impacts of lived, intergenerational, racial, or systemic trauma; they are motivated by curiosity and optimism for change to seek out immediate coping skills as well as deep personal reflection. Together in therapy we explore what keeps them from feeling fulfillment, develop tools to help break down those barriers, and celebrate incremental change each day.
Available for clinical supervision; waitlist for new clients. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . My clients are those feeling the many impacts of lived, intergenerational, racial, or systemic trauma; they are motivated by curiosity and optimism for change to seek out immediate coping skills as well as deep personal reflection. Together in therapy we explore what keeps them from feeling fulfillment, develop tools to help break down those barriers, and celebrate incremental change each day.
Ricardo Armando Guzman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11217 (Online Only)
Are you struggling with self-love and self-acceptance? Do you find yourself fighting with anxiety, addictions, and negative or scattered thoughts? Perhaps you are dealing with issues pertaining to your identity or even going through an existential crisis. I know how hard these times can be because I've been there myself. Therapy has helped me find healing in my own life and I know it can do the same to you.
Are you struggling with self-love and self-acceptance? Do you find yourself fighting with anxiety, addictions, and negative or scattered thoughts? Perhaps you are dealing with issues pertaining to your identity or even going through an existential crisis. I know how hard these times can be because I've been there myself. Therapy has helped me find healing in my own life and I know it can do the same to you.
Lyla Denburg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11217 (Online Only)
We all have the capacity to heal. With the right safety and support, we can come home to ourselves, allow difficult emotions to be released, and re-author old stories to create new meaning in our lives. I use experiential therapy to help you move through barriers so you can arrive into your body with compassion and connection. From this place, we can explore your relationship to self and others, come to understand patterns that create stuckness, and practice new skills so you can embody insights, change and self-belonging.
We all have the capacity to heal. With the right safety and support, we can come home to ourselves, allow difficult emotions to be released, and re-author old stories to create new meaning in our lives. I use experiential therapy to help you move through barriers so you can arrive into your body with compassion and connection. From this place, we can explore your relationship to self and others, come to understand patterns that create stuckness, and practice new skills so you can embody insights, change and self-belonging.
Saul D. Raw, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11217 (Online Only)
With over 40 years of clinical experience, my practice is located in the Park Slope section of Brooklyn and is convenient to public transportation. Faculty Weill Medical College of Cornell University Department of Psychiatry 1979-2014.Former Professional Associate (Psychiatry), The New York Presbyterian Hospital. My approach is integrative and I do both long and short-term work. I believe that psychotherapy must be adapted to the person and not the other way around. I have extensive experience in the treatment of anxiety and depression, relationship and sexual problems, and fears, phobias, and obsessions.
With over 40 years of clinical experience, my practice is located in the Park Slope section of Brooklyn and is convenient to public transportation. Faculty Weill Medical College of Cornell University Department of Psychiatry 1979-2014.Former Professional Associate (Psychiatry), The New York Presbyterian Hospital. My approach is integrative and I do both long and short-term work. I believe that psychotherapy must be adapted to the person and not the other way around. I have extensive experience in the treatment of anxiety and depression, relationship and sexual problems, and fears, phobias, and obsessions.
Zoe Malliaros
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11217 (Online Only)
It can be hard to find a therapist who feels like the right fit, especially when you are grieving, overwhelmed by work or family, facing a new challenge, or feeling stuck in repetitive patterns. My approach is strengths-based, non-judgmental and rooted in deep respect for every client. I am passionate about supporting clients through all stages of grief, including anticipatory, ambiguous, and non-death losses. I also work with adults who feel depressed, anxious, or struggle with life transitions, relationships, parenting, trauma, guilt, and shame.
It can be hard to find a therapist who feels like the right fit, especially when you are grieving, overwhelmed by work or family, facing a new challenge, or feeling stuck in repetitive patterns. My approach is strengths-based, non-judgmental and rooted in deep respect for every client. I am passionate about supporting clients through all stages of grief, including anticipatory, ambiguous, and non-death losses. I also work with adults who feel depressed, anxious, or struggle with life transitions, relationships, parenting, trauma, guilt, and shame.
Isabel Terkuhle
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11217
I specialize in working with adolescents and adults experiencing depression, anxiety, borderline personality disorder, PTSD, and OCD. I provide versatile evidence-based care, including CBT, DBT, SMART Recovery for addiction, and ERT (Emotion Regulation Therapy), in which I received training from Columbia University and Mount Sinai Hospital.
I specialize in working with adolescents and adults experiencing depression, anxiety, borderline personality disorder, PTSD, and OCD. I provide versatile evidence-based care, including CBT, DBT, SMART Recovery for addiction, and ERT (Emotion Regulation Therapy), in which I received training from Columbia University and Mount Sinai Hospital.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11217 (Online Only)
My concept of therapy is thinking together with someone about their experiences and their relationships in a compassionate and respectful environment. You can expect our work together to uncover what’s missing in the ways you know and understand yourself. My training is in psychoanalysis, which engages with what is not yet known in the unconscious and brings you to a deeper understanding of your felt experience. Having a witness to support putting language to your process is a powerful part of healing. “The words are purposes. The words are maps.” -Adrienne Rich
My concept of therapy is thinking together with someone about their experiences and their relationships in a compassionate and respectful environment. You can expect our work together to uncover what’s missing in the ways you know and understand yourself. My training is in psychoanalysis, which engages with what is not yet known in the unconscious and brings you to a deeper understanding of your felt experience. Having a witness to support putting language to your process is a powerful part of healing. “The words are purposes. The words are maps.” -Adrienne Rich
Ronni Umles
Counselor, LMHC, MS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11217
Hi there, thanks for stopping by my profile. Looking for a therapist is not an easy task, I know. If you struggle in your relationships with friends, lovers, colleagues, partners, family, and even with yourself, you’ve come to the right place. Together, we’ll navigate challenges around setting boundaries, creating healthy outlets for emotional expression, connecting to the body, and communicating how you feel. Throughout our work, I aim to support you uncover the core of what keeps you stuck in indecision, from making lifestyle changes, and gaining tolerance for the many unknowns in life.
Hi there, thanks for stopping by my profile. Looking for a therapist is not an easy task, I know. If you struggle in your relationships with friends, lovers, colleagues, partners, family, and even with yourself, you’ve come to the right place. Together, we’ll navigate challenges around setting boundaries, creating healthy outlets for emotional expression, connecting to the body, and communicating how you feel. Throughout our work, I aim to support you uncover the core of what keeps you stuck in indecision, from making lifestyle changes, and gaining tolerance for the many unknowns in life.
Lorrie Strauss
Licensed Psychoanalyst, MA, LP
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11217 (Online Only)
Psychotherapy provides a truly counter-cultural opportunity to have an in-depth conversation and to experience the transforming power of being deeply listened to and understood. Even the most painful life experiences can be bearable when explored with a supporting other. I strive to create a safe and welcoming environment where together, we can address unhappy & overwhelming moods, relationship struggles or feelings that get in the way of moving forward. Whether it's long-term, in-depth therapy or a short term solution-focused treatment, therapy can really make a positive difference in how you see yourself and the world around you.
Psychotherapy provides a truly counter-cultural opportunity to have an in-depth conversation and to experience the transforming power of being deeply listened to and understood. Even the most painful life experiences can be bearable when explored with a supporting other. I strive to create a safe and welcoming environment where together, we can address unhappy & overwhelming moods, relationship struggles or feelings that get in the way of moving forward. Whether it's long-term, in-depth therapy or a short term solution-focused treatment, therapy can really make a positive difference in how you see yourself and the world around you.
Gabriella Cardona-Morales
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11217
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with advanced training in psychodynamic psychotherapy. I received my doctorate from Adelphi University and work with children, adolescents, and adults. I also have experience and clinical training in CBT, DBT, interpersonal therapy, and trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) with a focus on treating depression, anxiety, trauma-related disorders, loss, and personality disorders. I focus on helping improve emotion regulation difficulties, interpersonal problems, behavioral dysregulation, and issues related to women's health/ motherhood, particularly maternal loss and adjustment to motherhood, including the emotions, anxieties, and stressors involved in navigating this complex life transition.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with advanced training in psychodynamic psychotherapy. I received my doctorate from Adelphi University and work with children, adolescents, and adults. I also have experience and clinical training in CBT, DBT, interpersonal therapy, and trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) with a focus on treating depression, anxiety, trauma-related disorders, loss, and personality disorders. I focus on helping improve emotion regulation difficulties, interpersonal problems, behavioral dysregulation, and issues related to women's health/ motherhood, particularly maternal loss and adjustment to motherhood, including the emotions, anxieties, and stressors involved in navigating this complex life transition.
Ashley Pierson
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11217 (Online Only)
I typically work with adults and adolescents whose lives feel chaotic and out of control with unrelenting misery and emotional suffering. My practice is dedicated to equipping these individuals with the tools needed to accept emotional pain, eliminate harmful ways of coping, and build lives that reward them with purpose and meaning. My approach is open, direct, and compassionate. I speak and interact with clients as my authentic self in a therapeutic relationship.
I typically work with adults and adolescents whose lives feel chaotic and out of control with unrelenting misery and emotional suffering. My practice is dedicated to equipping these individuals with the tools needed to accept emotional pain, eliminate harmful ways of coping, and build lives that reward them with purpose and meaning. My approach is open, direct, and compassionate. I speak and interact with clients as my authentic self in a therapeutic relationship.
Suzy Fauria
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11217 (Online Only)
Exploring your inner world is akin to navigating a labyrinth – complex, with twists and turns. Yet, within lies the keys to understanding yourself: the quality of your earliest relationships, your overlapping identities, and the many meanings derived from impactful experiences. In therapy with me, crafted for young adults, artists, and deep thinkers, you'll unearth invaluable insights and practical skills. Together, we'll rebuild self-trust, conquer anxiety, and heal wounds, empowering you to embody your creative, secure, and potent self.
Exploring your inner world is akin to navigating a labyrinth – complex, with twists and turns. Yet, within lies the keys to understanding yourself: the quality of your earliest relationships, your overlapping identities, and the many meanings derived from impactful experiences. In therapy with me, crafted for young adults, artists, and deep thinkers, you'll unearth invaluable insights and practical skills. Together, we'll rebuild self-trust, conquer anxiety, and heal wounds, empowering you to embody your creative, secure, and potent self.
Maritza Rodriguez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11217
Not accepting new clients
There is hope! Life is a series of ups and downs, but when the downs seem to dominate, it is time to get emotional support. The good news is that challenges can be a catalyst to life-enhancing solutions. Chronic issues can lead to hopelessness, loneliness, and problems in family, romantic, and professional relationships. A crisis such as the death of a loved one, divorce, or other loss can be devastating. Whether the issue is acute or chronic, psychotherapy can make all the difference in the world. A therapeutic alliance can support emotional well-being and assist in the healing process.
There is hope! Life is a series of ups and downs, but when the downs seem to dominate, it is time to get emotional support. The good news is that challenges can be a catalyst to life-enhancing solutions. Chronic issues can lead to hopelessness, loneliness, and problems in family, romantic, and professional relationships. A crisis such as the death of a loved one, divorce, or other loss can be devastating. Whether the issue is acute or chronic, psychotherapy can make all the difference in the world. A therapeutic alliance can support emotional well-being and assist in the healing process.
Hallie H Hodenfield
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11217
Together, we can figure out why you do the things you do, what you are feeling and why, and close the gaps between the blank spots in understanding, feeling, and doing so that you can inhabit your life and your self more fully. My aim is to help you feel free enough to express all that is inside without judgment, inattention, or finality, so that you can experience yourself and your feelings, including joy, pain, and everything in between, with equanimity, curiosity, and increased aliveness.
Together, we can figure out why you do the things you do, what you are feeling and why, and close the gaps between the blank spots in understanding, feeling, and doing so that you can inhabit your life and your self more fully. My aim is to help you feel free enough to express all that is inside without judgment, inattention, or finality, so that you can experience yourself and your feelings, including joy, pain, and everything in between, with equanimity, curiosity, and increased aliveness.
Barbara Fried
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11217
Barbara Fried is a psychotherapist with over 30 years of experience. A native New Yorker, she has focused her practice working with adults and couples. Barbara takes a multi-faceted approach to therapy and develops a caring environment with her clients.
Barbara Fried is a psychotherapist with over 30 years of experience. A native New Yorker, she has focused her practice working with adults and couples. Barbara takes a multi-faceted approach to therapy and develops a caring environment with her clients.
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Number of Therapists in 11217
400+
Average cost per session
$200
Therapists in 11217 who prioritize treating:
95% | Anxiety |
90% | Depression |
85% | Relationship Issues |
76% | Self Esteem |
70% | Trauma and PTSD |
65% | Grief |
64% | Life Transitions |
Average years in practice
12 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
68% | Aetna |
59% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
58% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in 11217 see their clients
64% | In Person and Online | |
36% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
78% | Female | |
20% | Male | |
2% | Non-Binary |
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How can I find a therapist in 11217?
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.