Child Therapists in Brooklyn, NY
Beth Wecksell
Psychologist, PsyD, MSEd
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11215 (Online Only)
It is not easy to find a therapist, and I would like to make that process easier. I am a psychologist who conducts individual, family and group psychotherapy with children, adolescents and adults. My main areas of expertise are trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD and relationship difficulties. I work collaboratively with you to employ a therapy approach that fits your preferences and needs, and draws from evidence-based models (such as CBT and DBT) as well as insight-oriented and mind-body approaches.
It is not easy to find a therapist, and I would like to make that process easier. I am a psychologist who conducts individual, family and group psychotherapy with children, adolescents and adults. My main areas of expertise are trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD and relationship difficulties. I work collaboratively with you to employ a therapy approach that fits your preferences and needs, and draws from evidence-based models (such as CBT and DBT) as well as insight-oriented and mind-body approaches.
Julia Jacobson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSEd, RPT-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11201
I have over 15 years of experience working with children and families. I have treated children with a variety of issues, including: attention and hyperactivity disorders, autism spectrum disorders, developmental delays, anxiety, oppositional defiant disorders, and other behavioral difficulties. I work with children who have experienced trauma, have attachment difficulties, family disruptions, or adjustment issues. I have experience running social skills groups and am trained in Child-Parent Relationship Therapy. I am a member of the Association for Play Therapy and am a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor.
I have over 15 years of experience working with children and families. I have treated children with a variety of issues, including: attention and hyperactivity disorders, autism spectrum disorders, developmental delays, anxiety, oppositional defiant disorders, and other behavioral difficulties. I work with children who have experienced trauma, have attachment difficulties, family disruptions, or adjustment issues. I have experience running social skills groups and am trained in Child-Parent Relationship Therapy. I am a member of the Association for Play Therapy and am a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor.
Vera Chanah Friedman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11215
I've found that a combination of child-led play therapy, child-friendly Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques yields remarkable results.
I specialize in working with children and adolescents grappling with challenges related to emotional regulation and distress tolerance. My approach is rooted in compassion and evidence-based practices, and I take pride in tailoring therapy sessions and treatment plans to meet your child's unique needs. My clinical experience includes working with individuals who have acute and chronic trauma, adjustment disorders, ADHD, ASD, behavioral concerns encountered at home and in school, global developmental delays, mood disorders, OCD, and PTSD.
I've found that a combination of child-led play therapy, child-friendly Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques yields remarkable results.
I specialize in working with children and adolescents grappling with challenges related to emotional regulation and distress tolerance. My approach is rooted in compassion and evidence-based practices, and I take pride in tailoring therapy sessions and treatment plans to meet your child's unique needs. My clinical experience includes working with individuals who have acute and chronic trauma, adjustment disorders, ADHD, ASD, behavioral concerns encountered at home and in school, global developmental delays, mood disorders, OCD, and PTSD.
Shubhra Massey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, RPT
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11215 (Online Only)
Daily struggles as a parent can be hard to manage and can leave you worried about your child. I work with children who are struggling with emotional and social difficulties that make every day challenges harder and interfere with feeling confident and secure. If you are interested in supporting your child to reach their highest potential, I may be able to help. Divorce, challenges at school, parent-child conflict are only a handful of reasons why parents seek my services. I offer ongoing guidance to parents along with weekly sessions to children and adolescents between the ages of 2 to 18.
Daily struggles as a parent can be hard to manage and can leave you worried about your child. I work with children who are struggling with emotional and social difficulties that make every day challenges harder and interfere with feeling confident and secure. If you are interested in supporting your child to reach their highest potential, I may be able to help. Divorce, challenges at school, parent-child conflict are only a handful of reasons why parents seek my services. I offer ongoing guidance to parents along with weekly sessions to children and adolescents between the ages of 2 to 18.
Susan Maria Lotto
Psychologist, PhD, CASAC
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11236
I speak Spanish, and have had more than fifteen years experience working within the foster care system, child abuse cases, delinquency cases, substance-abusing individuals, and teens/adults with a myriad of mental health concerns.
I am an experienced, compassionate, and refreshingly down-to-earth psychologist who believes that all people are special, unique, and deserve to be treated with respect and sensitivity. Yet, I am also quite capable of honest communication that addresses the immediate situation on hand. I specialize in conducting therapy with adolescents and adults, as well as conduct psychological evaluations with individuals of all ages, and substance use evaluations, etc. As I am a Credentialed Alcohol & Substance Abuse Counselor as well, I am quite familiar with the disease of addictions, and how this disease impacts upon family members.
I speak Spanish, and have had more than fifteen years experience working within the foster care system, child abuse cases, delinquency cases, substance-abusing individuals, and teens/adults with a myriad of mental health concerns.
I am an experienced, compassionate, and refreshingly down-to-earth psychologist who believes that all people are special, unique, and deserve to be treated with respect and sensitivity. Yet, I am also quite capable of honest communication that addresses the immediate situation on hand. I specialize in conducting therapy with adolescents and adults, as well as conduct psychological evaluations with individuals of all ages, and substance use evaluations, etc. As I am a Credentialed Alcohol & Substance Abuse Counselor as well, I am quite familiar with the disease of addictions, and how this disease impacts upon family members.
Rob Vichnis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, MFA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11215
Parenting is one of the most wonderful and challenging jobs anyone can have. Childhood can be a time of joy and amazing growth. Yet at times our children may have struggles beyond our scope to help resolve. I help parents figure out this puzzle. As a parent I have experienced these joys and challenges. Children share their lives openly with us, communicating verbally, but mostly nonverbally through creative play. The work I do allows children to express themselves fully. When I meet with parents I create a safe space for open and honest discussion. This can include addressing personal issues.
Parenting is one of the most wonderful and challenging jobs anyone can have. Childhood can be a time of joy and amazing growth. Yet at times our children may have struggles beyond our scope to help resolve. I help parents figure out this puzzle. As a parent I have experienced these joys and challenges. Children share their lives openly with us, communicating verbally, but mostly nonverbally through creative play. The work I do allows children to express themselves fully. When I meet with parents I create a safe space for open and honest discussion. This can include addressing personal issues.
For Your Health Therapeutic Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-NY, LCSW-NJ
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11215
When I started my career over 20 years ago, my focus was children and adolescents, and it has evolved to include couples, adults, and families. Self actualization, self love, self care, finding one's purpose, and the motivation to realize that purpose have been my forte. If you want to go on a journey of self discovery which informs who and how you are in your relationships with others and with yourself, I am here to help.
When I started my career over 20 years ago, my focus was children and adolescents, and it has evolved to include couples, adults, and families. Self actualization, self love, self care, finding one's purpose, and the motivation to realize that purpose have been my forte. If you want to go on a journey of self discovery which informs who and how you are in your relationships with others and with yourself, I am here to help.
Michael J Skinner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11215
Michael Skinner, LCSW has 25 years experience in the mental health field. He works with toddlers, children, adolescents, adults and families. He has trained in family therapy, infant toddler mental health and developmental issues, child and adult Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma Focused Child and Adult Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. He also has experience working with veterans, NYC Police Officers and Fire Fighters.
Michael Skinner, LCSW has 25 years experience in the mental health field. He works with toddlers, children, adolescents, adults and families. He has trained in family therapy, infant toddler mental health and developmental issues, child and adult Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma Focused Child and Adult Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. He also has experience working with veterans, NYC Police Officers and Fire Fighters.
Michael Matasci
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11235 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I work with families and children and am experienced in play therapy.
Many clients come to therapy because they’ve reached a roadblock in their lives. I work with each person together, to help go beyond that impasse. Sometimes, it is helping to clarify and act on goals. Other times, there may be the need to understand one’s past before formulating a plan. A client who feels their therapist is there to work together and support their decisions, is more likely to achieve their goals. I work actively with each client to help them reach a happier place.
I work with families and children and am experienced in play therapy.
Many clients come to therapy because they’ve reached a roadblock in their lives. I work with each person together, to help go beyond that impasse. Sometimes, it is helping to clarify and act on goals. Other times, there may be the need to understand one’s past before formulating a plan. A client who feels their therapist is there to work together and support their decisions, is more likely to achieve their goals. I work actively with each client to help them reach a happier place.
Nelly Marte
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11206
I have worked in the child welfare system for over 20 years. I understand the individual and family struggles that come along with domestic violence, trauma, sexual abuse, physical abuse, etc. I have worked in New York City for my entire career serving the diverse communities in dealing with immigration issues such as acculturation, separation and reunification.
I have worked in the child welfare system for over 20 years. I understand the individual and family struggles that come along with domestic violence, trauma, sexual abuse, physical abuse, etc. I have worked in New York City for my entire career serving the diverse communities in dealing with immigration issues such as acculturation, separation and reunification.
Lauren C Ricciardi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA, CYI
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11242 (Online Only)
I have worked in a variety of clinical settings including an outpatient mental health clinic, a residential treatment center for children, a school counseling program, & a school specializing in treatment with Autistic children.
I provide empathic treatment to teens & women presenting with various clinical needs. An eclectic therapeutic approach is provided, including CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, play, art & yoga therapies. I provide treatment to those experiencing symptoms of Depression, Anxiety, self-esteem issues, future/career planning, relationship issues, grief, life transitions, or developmental & learning disabilities. I look forward to working with you closely & compassionately to identify your strengths, challenges, & areas to focus emotional energy to move towards growth, healing, & change. Together we will support you to empower & guide you towards goals that will help you feeling more emotionally positive, healthy, & balanced.
I have worked in a variety of clinical settings including an outpatient mental health clinic, a residential treatment center for children, a school counseling program, & a school specializing in treatment with Autistic children.
I provide empathic treatment to teens & women presenting with various clinical needs. An eclectic therapeutic approach is provided, including CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, play, art & yoga therapies. I provide treatment to those experiencing symptoms of Depression, Anxiety, self-esteem issues, future/career planning, relationship issues, grief, life transitions, or developmental & learning disabilities. I look forward to working with you closely & compassionately to identify your strengths, challenges, & areas to focus emotional energy to move towards growth, healing, & change. Together we will support you to empower & guide you towards goals that will help you feeling more emotionally positive, healthy, & balanced.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11201
As a child and family therapist, I specialize in child therapy helping children to cope with depression, anger, anxiety, school, social and behavioral problems, a divorce, a death, and other family issues. I am a parenting expert and help parents to understand their child's behavior and difficulties and teach them skills for communicating positively with their child. I provide couple and family counseling focused on strengthening family relationships and joint problem solving. Using a psychodynamic approach, I help adults to understand their own early childhood experiences, so they can overcome emotional roadblocks and communicate positively with other family members.
As a child and family therapist, I specialize in child therapy helping children to cope with depression, anger, anxiety, school, social and behavioral problems, a divorce, a death, and other family issues. I am a parenting expert and help parents to understand their child's behavior and difficulties and teach them skills for communicating positively with their child. I provide couple and family counseling focused on strengthening family relationships and joint problem solving. Using a psychodynamic approach, I help adults to understand their own early childhood experiences, so they can overcome emotional roadblocks and communicate positively with other family members.
Park Slope Psychologist/Life Lessons Psychological
Psychologist, PhD, NBP, CSOTS, CGCS
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11238
I conduct child and adult psychological testing, immigration and forensic evaluations.
Locating a therapist can be a fearful and daunting process, however, once found can be rewarding as you begin to express your deepest and most personal story. Are you struggling with depression, anxiety or low self-esteem? Are you experiencing marital discord or dealing with a child who presents with attention difficulties, defiancy or truancy? Do you find it difficult to manage your emotions and set limits for your children? Do you often feel overwhelmed and have noone to talk to? I look forward to helping you resolve your varied issues. Most of all I look forward to empowering you.
I conduct child and adult psychological testing, immigration and forensic evaluations.
Locating a therapist can be a fearful and daunting process, however, once found can be rewarding as you begin to express your deepest and most personal story. Are you struggling with depression, anxiety or low self-esteem? Are you experiencing marital discord or dealing with a child who presents with attention difficulties, defiancy or truancy? Do you find it difficult to manage your emotions and set limits for your children? Do you often feel overwhelmed and have noone to talk to? I look forward to helping you resolve your varied issues. Most of all I look forward to empowering you.
Peggy Kaplin Zaloga
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Not Verified Not Verified
4 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11215
A lot of my work with children, teens and adults involves working on pain in relationships and navigating losses of people, dreams, or parts of ourselves.
Do you feel stuck in a pattern and lost? Do you want to understand more about who you are and why you are running into certain issues? I believe that you are ready to take time to focus on yourself and to become more confident, comfortable and content. It is important to find a therapist who can listen and understand you. My goal is to ease your suffering by helping you to become more aware of who you are, while recognizing your values and priorities, as well as old patterns that may be getting in the way, and growing in acceptance and clarity.
A lot of my work with children, teens and adults involves working on pain in relationships and navigating losses of people, dreams, or parts of ourselves.
Do you feel stuck in a pattern and lost? Do you want to understand more about who you are and why you are running into certain issues? I believe that you are ready to take time to focus on yourself and to become more confident, comfortable and content. It is important to find a therapist who can listen and understand you. My goal is to ease your suffering by helping you to become more aware of who you are, while recognizing your values and priorities, as well as old patterns that may be getting in the way, and growing in acceptance and clarity.
Erica Miller
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11232
You want to understand your child. You want to be a better parent and know how to support them. I work with teenagers, young adults, and families to understand current sources of frustration, and to reshape systems and situations that are causing distress. I offer a collaborative and nonjudgmental space to help you identify your strengths and values, and to work towards building a life and relationships that are meaningful and value oriented.
You want to understand your child. You want to be a better parent and know how to support them. I work with teenagers, young adults, and families to understand current sources of frustration, and to reshape systems and situations that are causing distress. I offer a collaborative and nonjudgmental space to help you identify your strengths and values, and to work towards building a life and relationships that are meaningful and value oriented.
Clorinda Bulfamante
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11231
Additionally, I conduct comprehensive assessments for children, adolescents, and adults.
I am a clinical psychologist providing therapy and assessment services in Scarsdale and Greenwich. I treat various conditions, such as depression, anxiety, behavioral problems, social anxiety, and school/work issues. I also focus on life transitions, whether that be a recent move, transition from college, changes in family dynamics, or changes in significant relationships. Furthermore, I have extensive experience in conducting psychological assessments. Therapeutically, I focus on developing teens and adults, where as I provide assessments for all ages.
Additionally, I conduct comprehensive assessments for children, adolescents, and adults.
I am a clinical psychologist providing therapy and assessment services in Scarsdale and Greenwich. I treat various conditions, such as depression, anxiety, behavioral problems, social anxiety, and school/work issues. I also focus on life transitions, whether that be a recent move, transition from college, changes in family dynamics, or changes in significant relationships. Furthermore, I have extensive experience in conducting psychological assessments. Therapeutically, I focus on developing teens and adults, where as I provide assessments for all ages.
Lisa Zabala
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11225 (Online Only)
I am a licensed community-based clinical social worker with advanced training in psychodynamic psychotherapy. I received my masters from Stony Brook 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 and behavioral dysregulation.
I am a licensed community-based clinical social worker with advanced training in psychodynamic psychotherapy. I received my masters from Stony Brook 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 and behavioral dysregulation.
Daniel Minuchin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11231 (Online Only)
I am a family therapist with over 20 years of experience. I provide supervision and training as well as therapy, and am a senior faculty member at the Minuchin Center for the Family. I work with individuals and families experiencing the range of issues that bring people into therapy: depression, divorce, substance abuse, behavior problems, relationship issues, adolescent issues, etc. I work with children, adolescents, and adults; and see individuals, couples, and families. But, as a family therapist, I am always concerned with the many ways in which our families and our significant relationships impact on our lives.
I am a family therapist with over 20 years of experience. I provide supervision and training as well as therapy, and am a senior faculty member at the Minuchin Center for the Family. I work with individuals and families experiencing the range of issues that bring people into therapy: depression, divorce, substance abuse, behavior problems, relationship issues, adolescent issues, etc. I work with children, adolescents, and adults; and see individuals, couples, and families. But, as a family therapist, I am always concerned with the many ways in which our families and our significant relationships impact on our lives.
Ladi Agahiu
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11205
I have worked with children and families for many years, in multiple supportive capacities, and most recently in this therapeutic setting.
"Are you feeling overwhelmed with life, because of stressors at work, at home, or with your children, or your significant other, or even your past, then that is normal." I am here to listen and help you work through those stressors and those difficult times, especially when you can't turn to friends or your family.
I have worked with children and families for many years, in multiple supportive capacities, and most recently in this therapeutic setting.
"Are you feeling overwhelmed with life, because of stressors at work, at home, or with your children, or your significant other, or even your past, then that is normal." I am here to listen and help you work through those stressors and those difficult times, especially when you can't turn to friends or your family.
William Murray
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11215
I specialize in work with relationships: couples of every sexual orientation, families of various configurations, parents and their growing children, grown children and their aging parents.
I offer a safe, respectful, collaborative and creative environment where we can explore both individual and relationship issues. The two are deeply connected, since our individual personalities are formed in relationship and expressed in relationship.
Your concerns, whether they are distressing emotions, problematic patterns of behavior, or interpersonal conflict, are the starting place for a process of investigation, understanding, and change.
Together we will find ways to use who you are to change how you are.
I specialize in work with relationships: couples of every sexual orientation, families of various configurations, parents and their growing children, grown children and their aging parents.
I offer a safe, respectful, collaborative and creative environment where we can explore both individual and relationship issues. The two are deeply connected, since our individual personalities are formed in relationship and expressed in relationship.
Your concerns, whether they are distressing emotions, problematic patterns of behavior, or interpersonal conflict, are the starting place for a process of investigation, understanding, and change.
Together we will find ways to use who you are to change how you are.
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Brooklyn, NY provide mental health therapy to children and are experts in child development.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Brooklyn build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Brooklyn build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.