Family Therapy in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, NY

I am a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice in Brooklyn, NY. I bring compassion, a strong skill set, and warmth to every person I treat. I strive to create an environment of comfort and safety as these are crucial for psychological growth and healing. One of the most important predictors of successful therapy is the relationship between the client and the therapist. My style is interactive and, perhaps most importantly, it is collaborative. Above all else, I work flexibly to meet each individual's needs.

Finding a therapist can be overwhelming and intimidating. I recognize the importance of building a safe and trusting relationship with you to best support you and your needs. My approach is highlighted by my warmth, creativity, and humor, which informs my ability to build rapport and strengthen our therapeutic relationship. I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents, young adults and their families in inpatient, outpatient and school settings. I believe in utilizing a collaborative approach, drawing from your experiences and insights to support growth and healing.

I offer strength based sex therapy that is grounded in my work with individuals, couples and families. My approach focuses on the clients lived experience. I strive to empower my clients to get in touch with their unconsious biases or core beliefs that may be holding them back. My goal as your family and sex therapist is to strengthen my clients pre-existing confidence and resilience, that has been there all along.

Are you struggling with depression or anxiety? Do you want to feel heard, understood, and challenged in an accepting environment that focuses on your strengths? Have you had a traumatic experience, life transition, or loss that has made life feel overwhelming? Would you like to explore identity issues or past or present relational issues in a safe space? Seeking therapy can be a daunting process but you have the power to begin your journey toward healing and create a positive change in your life. Let's begin the work together.

Starting therapy is a leap of faith at a time when hope is scarce. It is an act of courage. I prioritize symptom relief and stabilization, but I believe that lasting change and growth stem from a deeper understanding of our histories, relationships, internal worlds, and motivations. I work best with people who are willing to take a risk and become curious about their own complexity. I believe social and political environments, genetic predispositions, and intergenerational histories all interact to manifest our challenges and gifts. Ideally, my clients would be open to uncovering the many unconscious forces at play in their lives.

The complexities of human nature is something that many of us grapple with. Therapy, although seemingly scary, intimidating and overwhelming at first, can lead to change, growth and a high degree of satisfaction when an individual is willing to look at themselves in a new light. I believe in treatment that is collaborative which encompasses a conversational dynamic. I provide individual, family and couples sessions for various issues, some of which include; anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, communication problems, life transitions, issues with interpersonal relationships, work stress and other stress related issues.

I strive to cultivate a warm, nonjudgmental, and supportive space where you can feel seen and empowered to achieve your goals. I acknowledge the bravery and courage it takes to seek help, and I'm here to support you through that journey with compassion. Whether you're looking for an empathetic listener or practical coping skills and tools, I'm dedicated to creating an individualized treatment plan, supporting and collaborating with you every step of the way. Building strong therapeutic rapport is essential to me. I believe in meeting you where you are at in your journey, understanding that everyone's path to healing is unique.

I have been seeing individual, couples and families for the past 20 years, I received clinical training at the Ackerman Institute. I also have specialized training in EMDR, Emotionally Focused Therapy, as well as Somatic Experiencing. I am in ongoing supervision with colleagues in the field, and attend conferences and maintain an interest in reading up on all the latest theories and new developments in psychotherapy. I have raised a family of my own, and have experienced first hand the challenges and demands of creating healthy relationships. I enjoy working with people and believe in the importance of a positive perspective.

I am committed to creating a soft, genuine, relational space for my clients to get to know their inner systems. I have a graduate degree in Social Work, and I am trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS). I have been engaged with the IFS model for over nine years, and it is the primary model I use for psychotherapeutic work. I have assisted as a staff member on three Level 1 IFS trainings, helping other therapists and practitioners learn the model.

Take a deep breath, you made it here. Good for you for taking the first step to ask for help. I know that it can feel daunting and scary. I am here as a gentle guide to help you understand yourself better and listen to your unique needs. Perhaps you are feeling anxious, overwhelmed by life's stressors or you are going through a big life transition. Maybe you feel unable to set healthy boundaries with family or friends or want to learn better ways to cope with tough emotions or stress. I am here to help you feel more balanced and grounded and use your emotions as helpful information rather than feel at odds with them.

Each client is unique. Crisis, transition, relationship, workplace problems, coming out, depression, anxiety, identity, parenting . . . the list goes on. Nonetheless, the three phrases I'm most accustomed to hearing first are: "I'm completely stuck." "I don't understand why I feel this way." and "I just don't see a way out of this." It is important that we begin exactly where you are. Some of the issues you're bringing to therapy may first need practical attention in order to alleviate your current distress. Subsequently, we'll look for connections to the source of your issues and begin the healing process.

Dr. Steven Fried is the Founder and Director of New Pathways Counseling Center. He is a Licensed Psychologist and has been in private practice for nearly 30 years. He is a Certified School Psychologist, has Post-Graduate Certification in Family Therapy, and is considered an expert in psychological testing. Dr. Fried is a published author, has been on the faculty at NYU for 25 years and a consultant at Brooklyn Hospital. He also helped coordinate the delivery of emergency mental health services and supervised dozens of practitioners in the aftermath of the World Trade Center attack. Dr. Fried obtained his Ph.D. at Hofstra University.

Connection. It’s what we are all looking for. Connection with ourselves. Connection with others. But how do we achieve that in a world that constantly forces us to disconnect in order to survive? To numb out, to run from conflict, to judge, to avoid our vulnerability. Our vulnerability is what makes us beautiful. Let’s get back to that beauty. Whether you’re struggling with romantic relationships, work and family stress, or trying to cope with the multiple crises happening around the world, I’m here to support you. I’ve been a therapist for more than a decade and have helped hundreds of people just like you.

I am a Counseling Psychologist with expertise in working with concerns related to anxiety, depression, relationships, family-of-origin, life transitions, grief, identity formation, living with a chronic illness (cancer, pain), and existentialism (values, meaning-making). Outside of my clinical practice, I am a Professor of Psychology at Brooklyn College, with extensive teaching experience at the university-level and research program (22 peer-reviewed publications), including funding from the National Institute of Mental Health.

Dani unequivocally believes in the healing power of relationships and self reflection. When these are utilized skillfully with one another people can unlock potential and strength previously unimagined. With a history of working as a tenured classroom teacher, yoga instructor and clinical social worker, Dani retains a playful curiosity for both our inner and outer worlds and how they shape our daily lives and interactions.

When someone experiences trauma- it can affect multiple aspects of that person’s life. It may interfere in relationships, make it difficult to cope with daily life, cloud decision-making, and prompt a person to seek relief in ways that create more problems. Helping people change the way they view themselves and their future- especially people who don’t think it is possible for anything to change—is a special quest for me.

Professional - Doctoral Level - Theologically Sensitive - TeleHealth Friendly - Diagnostician & Therapist: Dr. Maddux offers tools for escaping bothersome thoughts, behaviors & reactions so you can reclaim self-control, fresh perspectives, stable relationships, energy & hope. I also understand that faith is important. I completed postdoctoral Theology & Ministry education at Princeton Theological Seminary to ethically combine faith-based tools & evidence-based psychotherapies, such as CBT & ERP. My style is time-limited & practical. Get a "Game Plan" for reaching your social, emotional & relationship goals.

I am a licensed community-based clinical social worker with ten years post masters experience. I received my masters from New York University Silver School of Social Work. I work with individuals who have experienced trauma with a focus on institutionalized racism, separation, and insecure attachments. I utilizes a multi-faceted theoretical approach to treatment that includes interpersonal therapy, trauma-focus therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and family systems therapy. My focus is to help individuals improve emotion regulation, interpersonal difficulties, and family challenges.

My clients are children, adolescents, adults and parents experiencing life stressors, struggling with relationships, striving for personal growth or seeking change. My work commonly addresses symptoms such as anxiety, depression or general difficulty functioning in one or more areas. I use an eclectic and collaborative style to best serve each client. My highly individualized and integrative approach draws from a variety of techniques depending on specific therapeutic goals and needs. When working with children and adolescents, I find it is important and most effective if I collaborate closely with their parents to support the family system and promote optimal outcomes.