Therapists in Brooklyn, NY
Hanna Derrig
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11216 (Online Only)
I am a licensed therapist and social worker who specializes in anxiety, substance use and relationships.
I believe there are many portals for healing. I like to approach therapy from a trauma-based, strength-based, and evidence-based lens. I work with individuals and couples who are seeking self-trust, confidence, and learning how to reduce self blame. Together, I can help provide a felt sense of safety within oneself. I allow emotions to be held, while conflicts are navigated. Restoring the mind, body, and spirit allows restoring for wholeness, ability, and a beautiful capacity for living. You are the expert in your own life, and I help you navigate the challenges, joy, and healing.
I am a licensed therapist and social worker who specializes in anxiety, substance use and relationships.
I believe there are many portals for healing. I like to approach therapy from a trauma-based, strength-based, and evidence-based lens. I work with individuals and couples who are seeking self-trust, confidence, and learning how to reduce self blame. Together, I can help provide a felt sense of safety within oneself. I allow emotions to be held, while conflicts are navigated. Restoring the mind, body, and spirit allows restoring for wholeness, ability, and a beautiful capacity for living. You are the expert in your own life, and I help you navigate the challenges, joy, and healing.
Katarzyna Fiorita
Counselor, LMHC, CASAC 2, EMDR 3, FOT, ICADC
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11211
I have over 17 years experience working in varied outpatient addiction and mental health settings with individuals, groups and families.
Welcome. You might have a difficult moment in your life. Whatever your issues, needs and goals are -therapy is a wonderful experience being with someone who can hold space for you. There are many life areas where therapy could be helpful. In my practice, we work collaboratively to create a safe space, learn how to slow down, listen to your body, listen to ourselves, develop fresh language which can describe our process, and access inner wisdom. We develop a therapeutic relationship which will support our process with gaining clarity, relief, balance, and reconnecting with all parts of us which are suffering.
I have over 17 years experience working in varied outpatient addiction and mental health settings with individuals, groups and families.
Welcome. You might have a difficult moment in your life. Whatever your issues, needs and goals are -therapy is a wonderful experience being with someone who can hold space for you. There are many life areas where therapy could be helpful. In my practice, we work collaboratively to create a safe space, learn how to slow down, listen to your body, listen to ourselves, develop fresh language which can describe our process, and access inner wisdom. We develop a therapeutic relationship which will support our process with gaining clarity, relief, balance, and reconnecting with all parts of us which are suffering.
Luis Illades
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CASAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11211 (Online Only)
My personal experience as a Latin American queer person with my own story of addiction and recovery informs my work.
Are you wanting to make some changes but struggling to release old behavior patterns or relationships? Do you find yourself returning to familiar but detrimental ways of dealing with love, sex, or friendship? Do you struggle with self-doubt, comparing yourself to others and yearning for more meaning in life? Through thoughtful exploration and awareness building, we will help you to explore new ways of understanding your beliefs, fears, and relational patterns. My clients find that through therapy they are able to better understand themselves and also better able to be understood by others. www.humanconditionconsulting.com
My personal experience as a Latin American queer person with my own story of addiction and recovery informs my work.
Are you wanting to make some changes but struggling to release old behavior patterns or relationships? Do you find yourself returning to familiar but detrimental ways of dealing with love, sex, or friendship? Do you struggle with self-doubt, comparing yourself to others and yearning for more meaning in life? Through thoughtful exploration and awareness building, we will help you to explore new ways of understanding your beliefs, fears, and relational patterns. My clients find that through therapy they are able to better understand themselves and also better able to be understood by others. www.humanconditionconsulting.com
Johanna Buchignani
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11237 (Online Only)
I also specialize in addiction and recovery.
I do intimate work with individuals, families, and couples from very diverse walks of life. I utilize a relational approach to join with you in a collaborative way: together we will define your concerns, formulate your goals, and develop an individualized plan to support your own empowerment to grow, heal, and become your best self. I am committed to curating an experience for you that is compassionate, mindful, challenging and healing. I keep the communication pathways open at all times to ensure we have a safe space for transparency & readjustments. I am LGBTQIA+, social justice-oriented, anti-oppression and anti-racism. Free PAL.
I also specialize in addiction and recovery.
I do intimate work with individuals, families, and couples from very diverse walks of life. I utilize a relational approach to join with you in a collaborative way: together we will define your concerns, formulate your goals, and develop an individualized plan to support your own empowerment to grow, heal, and become your best self. I am committed to curating an experience for you that is compassionate, mindful, challenging and healing. I keep the communication pathways open at all times to ensure we have a safe space for transparency & readjustments. I am LGBTQIA+, social justice-oriented, anti-oppression and anti-racism. Free PAL.
Skye Hillier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11211 (Online Only)
I've worked in a variety of aspects of the field including addiction, prison re-entry, domestic violence, mental health, and crisis intervention.
Hi, my name is Skye, I'm an LCSW practicing in New York and I've been in the field for around 6 years collectively. I believe that therapy is a helpful tool for many, but beginning the search for a therapist takes effort and strength. When it comes to my work with clients, my approach is largely intuitive and collaborative. I like to leave space for both joy and difficult emotions. The human experience can be extremely tough to navigate, and showing up authentically to support this process as therapist is important to me. I'm eager to learn about you and integrate approaches and evidenced-based tools that might fit your needs best.
I've worked in a variety of aspects of the field including addiction, prison re-entry, domestic violence, mental health, and crisis intervention.
Hi, my name is Skye, I'm an LCSW practicing in New York and I've been in the field for around 6 years collectively. I believe that therapy is a helpful tool for many, but beginning the search for a therapist takes effort and strength. When it comes to my work with clients, my approach is largely intuitive and collaborative. I like to leave space for both joy and difficult emotions. The human experience can be extremely tough to navigate, and showing up authentically to support this process as therapist is important to me. I'm eager to learn about you and integrate approaches and evidenced-based tools that might fit your needs best.
Blima M Weinbaum
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11218
I have trained and specialize in several modalities such as CBT, Family Therapy, Group Therapy in addition to treatment for substance and alcohol use disorders and process addictions. I provide ongoing assessment, diagnosis, psychotherapy and treatment planning to a socio-culturally diverse adult and adolescent population diagnosed with a full-spectrum of psychiatric disorders including bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, anxiety-related disorders, substance abuse and dependence, PTSD, ADHD, Trauma related issues and Family and relationship issues amongst others.
I have trained and specialize in several modalities such as CBT, Family Therapy, Group Therapy in addition to treatment for substance and alcohol use disorders and process addictions. I provide ongoing assessment, diagnosis, psychotherapy and treatment planning to a socio-culturally diverse adult and adolescent population diagnosed with a full-spectrum of psychiatric disorders including bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, anxiety-related disorders, substance abuse and dependence, PTSD, ADHD, Trauma related issues and Family and relationship issues amongst others.
Courtney Puliatti
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11242 (Online Only)
Taking steps to improve your mental and emotional self takes courage. Maybe you are faced with difficulties related to stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, life transitions or relationship challenges. Navigating your way through the ups and downs of life is not always easy, but can be more manageable with some help along the way.
Taking steps to improve your mental and emotional self takes courage. Maybe you are faced with difficulties related to stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, life transitions or relationship challenges. Navigating your way through the ups and downs of life is not always easy, but can be more manageable with some help along the way.
Alan Oxman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11222
I have worked with individuals and couples struggling with addiction, anxiety, depression, and stress.
In my psychotherapy practice, I strive to create a safe and supportive environment for individuals to explore painful and troubling feelings, identify goals, and develop strategies for coping with difficult emotions and circumstances. I believe that the awareness and insight that can be developed through therapy allows people to be better connected to themselves, more engaged in their relationships, and more present in the world around them. I take an active role in therapy sessions and work with my clients in ways that challenge them to achieve their personal goals.
I have worked with individuals and couples struggling with addiction, anxiety, depression, and stress.
In my psychotherapy practice, I strive to create a safe and supportive environment for individuals to explore painful and troubling feelings, identify goals, and develop strategies for coping with difficult emotions and circumstances. I believe that the awareness and insight that can be developed through therapy allows people to be better connected to themselves, more engaged in their relationships, and more present in the world around them. I take an active role in therapy sessions and work with my clients in ways that challenge them to achieve their personal goals.
Charlene Baudet
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11242
I am accepting new clients who are 16-65 years old and suffer from a range of challenges, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, gender dysphoria, and substance use/misuse/abuse.
Hi! I'm Charlene, and I'll keep this nice and short for you since I also know what it's like to be scrolling through psychtoday on the hunt for a new therapist but overwhelmed by your options. In not so many words, I'm a French-Moroccan licensed mental health counselor specialized in LGBTQ+ health and wellness. I am trained and experienced in the Harm Reduction Psychotherapy to also help clients with any substance use/misuse/and/or abuse reach their goals. Using a person-centered approach I am here to help you reach your goals and thrive in your day to day life.
I am accepting new clients who are 16-65 years old and suffer from a range of challenges, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, gender dysphoria, and substance use/misuse/abuse.
Hi! I'm Charlene, and I'll keep this nice and short for you since I also know what it's like to be scrolling through psychtoday on the hunt for a new therapist but overwhelmed by your options. In not so many words, I'm a French-Moroccan licensed mental health counselor specialized in LGBTQ+ health and wellness. I am trained and experienced in the Harm Reduction Psychotherapy to also help clients with any substance use/misuse/and/or abuse reach their goals. Using a person-centered approach I am here to help you reach your goals and thrive in your day to day life.
Shani Cohen
Counselor, MA, LMHC, CASAC-2
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11230
I have extensive experience working with addiction, eating disorders, attachment, dissociation, CPTSD, and relational trauma and is CASAC certified.
Looking for a warm and empathetic psychotherapist who takes a humanistic approach. My goal is to provide curious inquiry through a non-pathologizing lens filled with compassion and care. I view therapy as a heart-centered, shared journey focused on healing and wellness.
I have extensive experience working with addiction, eating disorders, attachment, dissociation, CPTSD, and relational trauma and is CASAC certified.
Looking for a warm and empathetic psychotherapist who takes a humanistic approach. My goal is to provide curious inquiry through a non-pathologizing lens filled with compassion and care. I view therapy as a heart-centered, shared journey focused on healing and wellness.
Michael Goldman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11201 (Online Only)
I am a licensed clinical social worker, in New York & Florida skilled in working with adults who struggle with mood disorders and addiction.
Anxious? Depressed? Lack motivation? Do you question your life's purpose, what brings you joy and why achieving it is such a struggle? Are you experiencing re-entry anxiety? Are your relationships always a challenge? Do you find yourself repeating patterns that consistently don't work? Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired? I have been engaging with clients for over 15 years, in an open conversational manner to assist them in identifying and addressing the source of these concerns, to decrease their symptoms so that they can get more joy out of life and have fuller more meaningful relationships.
I am a licensed clinical social worker, in New York & Florida skilled in working with adults who struggle with mood disorders and addiction.
Anxious? Depressed? Lack motivation? Do you question your life's purpose, what brings you joy and why achieving it is such a struggle? Are you experiencing re-entry anxiety? Are your relationships always a challenge? Do you find yourself repeating patterns that consistently don't work? Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired? I have been engaging with clients for over 15 years, in an open conversational manner to assist them in identifying and addressing the source of these concerns, to decrease their symptoms so that they can get more joy out of life and have fuller more meaningful relationships.
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Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11242
Waitlist for new clients
For more than 10 years I provided and supervised the delivery of relapse prevention and motivational enhancement therapies to substance abusers at Columbia University Medical Center.
Beginning therapy, although challenging, can be a real opportunity to better understand yourself and your choices. and ultimately improve your overall quality of life. By exploring our feelings, thoughts, and repeating patterns more closely, one gains insight and can be more mindful and mobilized to change. I am a clinical psychologist who is dedicated to working with adults, both individuals and couples, and committed to better understanding and challenging that which is getting in the way of more meaningful relationships with yourself and others.
For more than 10 years I provided and supervised the delivery of relapse prevention and motivational enhancement therapies to substance abusers at Columbia University Medical Center.
Beginning therapy, although challenging, can be a real opportunity to better understand yourself and your choices. and ultimately improve your overall quality of life. By exploring our feelings, thoughts, and repeating patterns more closely, one gains insight and can be more mindful and mobilized to change. I am a clinical psychologist who is dedicated to working with adults, both individuals and couples, and committed to better understanding and challenging that which is getting in the way of more meaningful relationships with yourself and others.
Joanna Kabat-Rey
Counselor, LMHC, LCAT, CASAC 2, ICADC
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11222
Welcome! I specialize in addiction/alcoholism, and dealing with loneliness, anxiety, and depression in children, teens, and adults. Are you feeling tired, stressed, and anything but satisfied? Do you need support during a difficult time in your life? Do you feel anxious, sad and wish you knew why? Do you feel like you've tried everything to be a better partner, and parent and nothing you do is working? I'm here to help!
Welcome! I specialize in addiction/alcoholism, and dealing with loneliness, anxiety, and depression in children, teens, and adults. Are you feeling tired, stressed, and anything but satisfied? Do you need support during a difficult time in your life? Do you feel anxious, sad and wish you knew why? Do you feel like you've tried everything to be a better partner, and parent and nothing you do is working? I'm here to help!
Kalman Canant
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAT, EMDR
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11230
As an eclectic, creative therapist, I believe in doing what works. I use EMDR, an evidence based treatment, to heal trauma and correct negative core beliefs that drive your problems. I provide a safe environment for painful emotions where you can heal and discover your true authentic self. Break free and resolve destructive relationship patterns and discover true and healthy intimacy. End compulsive and addictive behaviors, instead of using a substance, a process, or a relationship for instant gratification and to escape intolerable realities. As a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, I treat sexual addiction, infidelity and intimacy anorexia.
As an eclectic, creative therapist, I believe in doing what works. I use EMDR, an evidence based treatment, to heal trauma and correct negative core beliefs that drive your problems. I provide a safe environment for painful emotions where you can heal and discover your true authentic self. Break free and resolve destructive relationship patterns and discover true and healthy intimacy. End compulsive and addictive behaviors, instead of using a substance, a process, or a relationship for instant gratification and to escape intolerable realities. As a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, I treat sexual addiction, infidelity and intimacy anorexia.
John R. McAteer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11201 (Online Only)
I enjoy working with a large spectrum of clients. From the intellectual client to the client who is emotionally aware, to the client who may have once been resistant to seeking treatment but is willing to explore it now. I have successfully worked with clients who struggle with depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, addiction, and relationship issues. Motivation to succeed and interest in change is my ideally compatible client.
I enjoy working with a large spectrum of clients. From the intellectual client to the client who is emotionally aware, to the client who may have once been resistant to seeking treatment but is willing to explore it now. I have successfully worked with clients who struggle with depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, addiction, and relationship issues. Motivation to succeed and interest in change is my ideally compatible client.
Sheriese Sanchez
MHC-LP
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11201 (Online Only)
Sheriese’s mission is to serve as a dedicated resource for those struggling with personal conflict and emotional distress. Although she utilizes a multimodality approach, her passion, and empathy are reflected in her unbiased person-centered approach. Through her life experiences, she has learned to reach people where they are—empowering them emotionally, triggering self-awareness, and facilitating a personal growth process that fosters clarity of mind and healing. Sheriese areas of expertise include addiction recovery, emotional intelligence, and spiritual well-being.
Sheriese’s mission is to serve as a dedicated resource for those struggling with personal conflict and emotional distress. Although she utilizes a multimodality approach, her passion, and empathy are reflected in her unbiased person-centered approach. Through her life experiences, she has learned to reach people where they are—empowering them emotionally, triggering self-awareness, and facilitating a personal growth process that fosters clarity of mind and healing. Sheriese areas of expertise include addiction recovery, emotional intelligence, and spiritual well-being.
Kira Glastein
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11211 (Online Only)
I enjoy working with both young and older adults in transition and have special experience in addiction, fertility, life transitions, anxiety, depression and relationship issues.
If you are here you are wondering if therapy is right for you. Therapy can be a way to heal and process from whatever life’s circumstances unfolded before we met. I hope to guide you towards a healthier way of living, based on goals that you want to set for yourself. Life can be full of stress caused by unhealthy relationships, toxic work environments, financial challenges, and a host of other factors. I will work with you in an individualized process to create change and growth in your life.
I enjoy working with both young and older adults in transition and have special experience in addiction, fertility, life transitions, anxiety, depression and relationship issues.
If you are here you are wondering if therapy is right for you. Therapy can be a way to heal and process from whatever life’s circumstances unfolded before we met. I hope to guide you towards a healthier way of living, based on goals that you want to set for yourself. Life can be full of stress caused by unhealthy relationships, toxic work environments, financial challenges, and a host of other factors. I will work with you in an individualized process to create change and growth in your life.
Zelik S Mintz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11201
I believe that psychotherapy lays the emotional groundwork that leads to a more satisfying and engaged life. Many people mistakenly think of psychotherapy as one-sided: the person in therapy talks and the therapist listens. But effective psychotherapy - therapy that heals - works because of the unique relationship that develops between the therapist and the person in therapy. I provide an environment - safe and non-judgemental - that facilitates opening up in new and often unexpected ways and helps you experience and express deepest thoughts and feelings. I have particular experience working with gay men, HIV issues, substance abuse and sexual addiction.
I believe that psychotherapy lays the emotional groundwork that leads to a more satisfying and engaged life. Many people mistakenly think of psychotherapy as one-sided: the person in therapy talks and the therapist listens. But effective psychotherapy - therapy that heals - works because of the unique relationship that develops between the therapist and the person in therapy. I provide an environment - safe and non-judgemental - that facilitates opening up in new and often unexpected ways and helps you experience and express deepest thoughts and feelings. I have particular experience working with gay men, HIV issues, substance abuse and sexual addiction.
Rachel Schwartz
Creative Arts Therapist, LCAT, MT-BC, CASAC, AVPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11211
Identifying and expressing your emotional experience can be difficult. As a Creative Arts Therapist, Music Therapist, and Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor, I offer talk therapy with the option of using creative arts tools to assist you in your process. I work from a supportive and psychodynamic approach, letting the client's needs be the guide. I have 15 years experience with 13 years working in inpatient psychiatry, providing therapy for people in acute mental health crises and 2 years managing the therapy team on 5 units. Together we can work towards your goals as you gain a deeper understanding of yourself.
Identifying and expressing your emotional experience can be difficult. As a Creative Arts Therapist, Music Therapist, and Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor, I offer talk therapy with the option of using creative arts tools to assist you in your process. I work from a supportive and psychodynamic approach, letting the client's needs be the guide. I have 15 years experience with 13 years working in inpatient psychiatry, providing therapy for people in acute mental health crises and 2 years managing the therapy team on 5 units. Together we can work towards your goals as you gain a deeper understanding of yourself.
Matthew Morse
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11231 (Online Only)
If you’re ready to take the steps to heal from Anxiety, Addiction or work through a major Life Transition and don’t want to do it alone, I can help you.
Do you suffer from runaway anxiety and stress? Perhaps you feel too "on edge" or irritable and physically tense? If so, you also probably don't sleep well at night. Maybe in order to function, you've also developed an unhealthy relationship with alcohol, weed, or another substance and would like to learn to enjoy your drug(s) of choice in a measured and less harmful manner? Maybe you're struggling with a major life transition, such as starting a new career, a serious medical diagnosis, a divorce or the death of a loved one? Life can be wildly unfair, and sometimes the piling on of stressors can be overwhelming.
If you’re ready to take the steps to heal from Anxiety, Addiction or work through a major Life Transition and don’t want to do it alone, I can help you.
Do you suffer from runaway anxiety and stress? Perhaps you feel too "on edge" or irritable and physically tense? If so, you also probably don't sleep well at night. Maybe in order to function, you've also developed an unhealthy relationship with alcohol, weed, or another substance and would like to learn to enjoy your drug(s) of choice in a measured and less harmful manner? Maybe you're struggling with a major life transition, such as starting a new career, a serious medical diagnosis, a divorce or the death of a loved one? Life can be wildly unfair, and sometimes the piling on of stressors can be overwhelming.
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Addiction Therapists
What is the best therapy for addiction?
Addiction treatment will be tailored to the individual. People seeking help for addiction—whether with a psychotherapist, in an outpatient clinic, or in a residential program—should expect to engage in multiple types of treatments, sometimes including medication. For anyone recovering from addiction, avoiding situations in which one has typically used a substance is essential, as is the support of close connections. Since substance use disorders tend to co-occur with underlying mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression, those must also be addressed as part of any recovery plan.
How long does therapy for addiction take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from addiction. Patients and their families should expect the work to last several months, if not longer. Residential treatment programs may be based on a stay of 30, 60, or 90 days, with continuing work after release, but only about 1 percent of people are treated in such facilities. Ceasing use is just the first step; therapy to help maintain abstinence and effect behavior change must follow. The process of recovery, neuroscience has shown, involves brain cells recovering the capacity to respond to natural sources of reward and restore control over the impulse to use. Another definition of recovery is restoring voluntary control over one’s substance use and retaking all of one’s previous responsibilities.
How effective is drug addiction treatment?
Substance use disorders are treatable and remission is achievable for many who seek recovery; by some estimates, more than three-quarters of people who become addicted to alcohol or drugs recover. But that success rarely occurs quickly or on a set timeline; relapse is not only common, but many therapists and clinicians view it as a normal part of the process—not always a sign that a person has returned to addiction, but a signal that their treatment should be adjusted to help them regain control. Overall, research suggests, five years after the end of substance use, one’s risk of relapse is no greater than that of others who had not faced addiction. Other experts believe that complete abstinence is not the only measure of recovery, and that, through effective treatment, many people can learn to control their use.
How can you get addiction treatment for someone?
The most important factor in recovery from addiction is widely understood to be an individual’s commitment to change. For that reason,“interventions” in which friends and family gather to urge or force someone to begin immediate treatment often backfire; even when such efforts do lead someone to begin treatment, they may be less likely to stay than those who are self-driven. Still, family members can play an important role in supporting an individual who seeks help and can take part in family therapy as one element of a loved one’s treatment.