Culturally Sensitive Therapists in Dobbs Ferry, NY

I view my therapeutic role as a partnership in which I listen carefully and guide the conversation so that I can "hear" underlying themes and connections I can then share with the client as we work toward resolving their difficulties. In providing information related to the client's concerns, my work is still psychodynamically informed. This is especially important for clients interested in learning about themselves and their relationships in a new way (their feelings, anxiety, causes of symptoms, or errors in judgment) in order to free themselves from the misunderstandings, confusion, and emotional "clutter" holding them back.

Are you a parent, parent-to-be, educator, helping professional, or other kind of leader or caretaker looking for a place to feel heard, explore healthy boundaries, and reduce compassion burnout? Drawing from holistic modalities, I'll support you to build self-compassion and inner safety through dialogue, mindfulness, and education. If you're an expectant parent, we can explore this transformative journey together. I also work with children and teens as a social-emotional mentor. As a coach, I don't diagnose or treat psychiatric conditions, though I'm happy to work alongside a licensed practitioner to offer additional support.

As a therapist, I start with the basic assumption that we all have a fundamental impulse for growth and well-being. Sometimes we need resources, guidance, and someone with expertise to rediscover this. In my practice I am looking to engage clients to gain insight, discover motivation, and hone emotional skills. I am interested in providing the most conducive setting for people to cultivate their innate creativity, intelligence, and courage in navigating anxiety, depression, and the range life’s challenges.

Change is hard. If it was easy to make the changes you want in your life, I believe you would have made them already. My approach to psychotherapy centers on non-judgmental acceptance, validation, and exploration. I work to help you increase your self-understanding, confidence, self-compassion, and ability to enact change in your own life. The work is also focused on alleviating anxiety, depression, irritability, low self-image, and relationship challenges. I draw upon a range of therapeutic approaches to tailor our work together so that each encounter is based on your needs and preferences.

Congratulations! Taking this first step onto your path of healing and happiness is not always an easy one. My goal as your therapist is to provide a safe, compassionate environment to help you navigate the ups and downs life can throw your way. I have over 11 years experience as an LCSW-R providing therapy to individuals looking to create changes and cultivate happiness in their lives. I know how hard this first step can be in your healing journey and I hope that together we can develop a therapeutic relationship that helps you achieve your short and long term goals.

Treatment provided to children, adults, couples and families experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, eating disorders, behavioral problems, opposition/ defiance, conflicts with interpersonal relationships, low self-esteem, low motivation, bereavement, low educational achievement, life transitions, post-traumatic stress disorders, behavior management and any challenges faced in daily life.

Life is constantly throwing change at us and we must learn to navigate and adjust. With your insight and willingness to be vulnerable you can gain awareness of what may be distorted thinking, their underlying causes and work through the challenges of changing what no longer serves you. Therapy can also help to empower you by helping to recognize what choices are in front of oneself. I have over 10 years of experience working with individuals to learn how to better manage anxiety, depression, mood disorders, relationship issues as well as perinatal obstacles.

My background is in treating depression, anxiety, anger, and PTSD in adolescents and young adults. Additionally, I work with clients to help negotiate family stress, peer conflict, relationship issues, and loss. My hope is that through honest communication we build resilience and coping skills for life.

As a licensed clinical social worker and private psychotherapist, I am interested in supporting individuals, couples, and families coping with such issues as anxiety, depression, infertility, relationship challenges, and life transitions. I have extensive experience working with those facing chronic illness, end-of-life- challenges, and bereavement and have completed advanced clinical training in family therapy at the Ackerman Institute for the Family. I take a client-centered, relational approach and strive to create a safe, warm, and supportive space for joint exploration, in which clients can feel comfortable exploring and addressing their thoughts and challenges.

I support a range of issues in therapy, and much of my work centers around reproductive mental health, including supporting people around pregnancy and birth, and through high risk pregnancy, birth trauma, the postpartum period and parenting, pregnancy loss (miscarriage, stillbirth, and termination for medical reasons, or TFMR), infertility and families built through Assisted Reproductive Technology (e.g. IVF), PGT, third-party reproduction (e.g. egg donation, sperm donation, embryo donation, and surrogacy), adoption, and fertility preservation. I welcome people representing diverse backgrounds, identities, and family structures.

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.

In a caring home-office I offer supportive, practical, goal-oriented, cognitive behavioral (CBT) and dialectical behavioral (DBT) psychotherapy for accepting and processing what's past and embracing what's next with wisdom and ease. With 25+ years of experience in areas such as: infertility, cancer, health, stress, relationships, divorce mediation, family therapy, meditation and yoga, depression/anxiety and wellness, work/life balance, I have a strong understanding life's transitions, especially with teens, young adults and families. My hours are flexible. The first appointment will be helpful in understanding the client's history and desires and determining if the rapport is comfortable.

At the heart of my work, I collaborate with you in tending to your emotional life, helping you build resilience while cultivating sustainable happiness. I work with individuals, parents, couples, people searching for healthy relationships, anyone seeking to effect change, and people overwhelmed by maladaptive patterns in their lives. Drawing from my training and life experience, we'll work skillfully and compassionately, together, toward achieving your goals. With a profound belief in the capacity for people to transform themselves, I can create a safe place to heal and grow.

My goal In psychotherapy is establishing a genuine relationship with my clients in order to foster emotional growth and change. We participate in an empathetic collaboration to address behavioral issues with sensitivity to strengths and limitations. As my clients gain insights into their lives, I encourage them to consider taking actions to affect change. They thereby gain self confidence and a sense of well-being that empower them to reach their goals. In our exchanges we discuss the emotional, cultural, and social conditions that the client faces in order to promote greater self-awareness.

Finding an environment that is unbiased, open-minded and strength-driven is important when it comes to creating a therapeutic relationship that is collaborative and catered to your unique needs. I believe that clients are experts in their own experiences, and as your therapist, I am here to accompany you as you navigate challenges and change. As a helper, I am an admirer of human strength, emotion and vulnerability. I will help you through, integrating your values and goals. I hope that I can mitigate your worry, and I encourage you to reach out to see if my approaches are right for you.

I am a doctor of clinical social work, board certified in oncology care, whose goal it is to provide a compassionate space for therapy. In my many years of experience in cancer care in a healthcare setting, my work has afforded me the opportunity to support individuals, families, and loved ones through life threatening and life-limiting illness, trauma, grief, loss, existential distress, and the search for meaning in the face of adversity. In life, there is suffering for us all in different ways and we can perhaps find meaning in the pain, purpose in the loss, and comfort through the journey.

Welcome! Everyone goes through challenges at some point in their lives, and we all need support in difficult times. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship issues, injury, trauma, or other challenges, therapy can provide the tools you need for renewed hope, healing, and transformation. I believe in a therapeutic relationship grounded in kindness, trust, and empathy. During our sessions, I will listen deeply and non-judgmentally to your unique experience. Our relationship can be the catalyst for positive change in your life.

Nicole Brown is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. She is a graduate of Fordham University's Graduate School of Education where she earned her degree in mental health counseling. Nicole has received postgraduate training in trauma focused therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy. Nicole understands that clients' experiences are unique so she subscribes to an integrated approach to therapy. Nicole provides clients with a safe and supportive therapeutic space where they can explore and work through life's challenges.