Therapists in Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn, NY

My therapeutic style emphasizes the importance of accepting each of my clients unique issues and needs. I strive to create a warm, safe, and collaborative atmosphere where my clients can share their emotions. I think we all have the capacity to learn and grow at all stages of life, and therapy can be a helpful growth tool. I also recognize the importance of building a strong therapeutic relationship with my clients, and through this relationship, we work to help develop effective coping skills.

I believe we long to be ourselves in a society that socializes us to feel and internalize inadequacy. We often find ourselves recreating patterns as a means to cope. Perhaps you have done some self-reflection and are seeking a deeper understanding or have not yet had the opportunity to explore and bring these patterns into awareness at all. In joining with you wherever you may be, I aim to help you strengthen your emotional awareness and develop a greater sense of introspection. I work with adolescents, adults, and couples around various interrelated concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, self-worth, sexuality,

Greetings all! Every journey begins with a single step. Recognizing the need for help and deciding to pursue therapy is the first step towards self-improvement. Please allow me to assist you in navigating your path to self enlightenment. I am a licensed Social Worker and therapist with over 15 years of experience providing individual, family, and group therapy with adults and children. My goal is to assist you with recognizing your strengths and how they can be used to address any challenges and limitations so that you may flourish.

Therapy is a place where you can gain curiosity and skills, make meaning and ultimately feel relief. People come to therapy for a variety of reasons. Sometimes you feel stuck, overwhelmed, consumed with struggles. Other times, you need extra support and the space to be heard. In my practice, I collaborate with patients to create a space where you are respected, listened to and encouraged. Our work will allow you to gain insight and increase motivation towards living a happier and more fulfilling life. I tailor each treatment to fit individual needs and work together towards positive change.

I believe therapy can help us navigate our lowest moments and achieve our greatest happiness, whether in relationships, careers, or within ourselves. It gives us the freedom to take chances and break negative patterns. Emphasizing collaboration, compassion, and encouragement, I work with individual adults, teens, children, couples, and families. Relationship conflict, anxiety and depression, trauma and grief are among my areas of specialty. I often work with those driven to achieve — offering help coping with pressure, finding fulfillment, and understanding how past experiences can influence the present in subtle yet powerful ways.

I am a Licensed Creative Arts Therapist and Psychotherapist that provides each of my clients with a highly-individualized, curated, holistic experience that is goal-oriented. I utilize different modalities that encompass art therapy, CBT, mindfulness, and meditation. I have experience working with a diverse caseload of clients that include children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. Each client is unique and therefore, my treatment methodology for each client I serve, is unique.

I work with a wide range of clients, older elementary school kids, teenagers, and adults, combining cognitive-behavioral therapy and relationship-based approaches to change. I work with a variety of issues including anxiety, ADHD, relationship concerns, depression and academic/school adjustment issues. I believe strongly in collaborating with clients and families to work towards meaningful change in their lives.

Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? Do you have a challenging relationship with someone you care about? Maybe your parents, your spouse or any other family member? Sometimes our closest relationships can be the most difficult ones to navigate. Your future depends on what you do now.

Psychotherapy is the process of facing obstacles that block our growth. In a trusting therapeutic relationship one can learn to let go of fears and unhealthy patterns of behavior. Together we will create an environment where curiosity, intellect, feelings and humor allow one to evolve and change.

Therapy is a journey that offers us an opportunity to gain perspective and aid in the facilitation of change. It takes courage to make this investment in one's self. With the therapeutic relationship, we can foster a better understanding of ourselves, create more fulfilling relationships with others and cope better with the difficulties of life changes. My therapeutic approach is collaborative, empathic and holistically focused. Utilizing a strengths based perspective incorporates varied treatment strategies; therefore, therapy is uniquely tailored to reflect an individual's intrinsic strengths and potential for self-actualization.

Accepting New Clients as of March 2024- Anxiety, frustration, worry and other challenges can keep us from experiencing joy, success, fulfillment and connection with loved ones. I believe that no matter how stuck or out of control one may feel, healing and growth are always possible.

My approach to therapy is geared towards both developing insight as well as finding ways to promote healing and growth. In session, we often work to develop a deeper understanding of ourselves and the patterns that permeate our lives. Depending on your goals, we may also incorporate mindfulness or other somatic practices to help promote nervous system regulation. Therefore, sessions can flexibly move between exploratory, experiential, or solution-focused.

Dr. Downey creates a warm, validating, and authentic environment for her clients. She specializes in working with adults facing a variety of challenges, including but not limited to depression, anxiety, trauma, disordered eating, and relationship difficulties. Dr. Downey is invested in supporting her clients improve their quality of life, alleviate suffering, create and sustain meaningful relationships and establish emotional well being.

My focus is on helping my clients gain the self-knowledge and self-awareness necessary to move forward to a more comfortable and productive place. No one approach fits every person or situation and the therapeutic process always begins with the person sitting in the room. My style is always respectful, interactive and dynamic and I am passionate about my work. The art and science of the therapeutic process encourages my creativity and spontaneity and complex issues are dealt with one step at a time, from both inner and outer perspectives.

I help people take action to live the life they want. My clients build skills to align their lives with their values and reach their goals. Using evidence-based strategies and accounting for the whole person, I help people improve anxiety, mood, compulsive behavior, and eating problems so they can thrive.

I am a licensed psychotherapist with over 18 years of experience specializing in the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship & family conflict. I use an eclectic treatment approach that incorporates cognitive interventions, solution-focused strategies and stress reduction techniques stemming from a psychodynamic framework. I believe in the strong connection between mind and body, and incorporate mindfulness-based practices in my work. In addition to in-office and tele-health visits, I now offer Walk Therapy as part of my practice. Walk Therapy allows for mindful exploration and growth through physical movement.

Psychotherapy is fundamentally about discovering a deeper sense of personal meaning, greater self-understanding, and self-acceptance. It offers the possibility of coming into contact with a more enlivened state of being. Psychotherapy can help us move through life with a greater degree of freedom and flexibility, feeling more connected to ourselves and others along the way. My work is shaped by psychodynamic, existential, and holistic approaches. My complimentary background as a yoga therapist includes considerable training and expertise in embodiment and mindfulness practices, which I draw upon in my clinical work.

Many people struggle to navigate life’s challenges. It is important that you feel supported while confronting these obstacles. In cultivating a supportive and therapeutic relationship, it is my goal to help you reach your goals. I have 10+ years’ experience psychotherapist working with teens and adults. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, conflict resolution, work stress and more. As a therapist, my approach is collaborative, trauma informed and integrative; incorporating evidence-based approaches including (CBT) Cognitive Behavioral, (DBT) Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Emotion Focused Therapy.

We all have experiences that have shaped how we navigate our relationship with ourself and others. Through the use of talk therapy, creative arts therapies, parts work, and EMDR, I work with people to help them identify patterns they want to change, as well as strengths they would like to expand upon. I specialize in working with people who are struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD, life transitions, substance use, and themes related to sexuality and gender. I am LGBTQIA+ affirming and work with adults, teenagers, and couples.