Therapists in Brooklyn, NY

Do you want results? Are you finding that you keep getting in your own way? That your emotions, trauma, pain, old stories and anxiety are preventing you from living the life you are meant to live? Or maybe nothing is clicking for you, no matter how are hard you try. The good news is that there is always a way, a technique or subtle perspective that can and will shift you and your life. The catch? You need to be willing to step into the unknown and get uncomfortable.

I am a second generation Syrian-American and ​Arabic speaking, Licensed Mental Health ​Counselor based in Brooklyn, New York. I lead with curiosity. My approach is holistic, ​eclectic, client-centered, and collaborative. I ​integrate trauma and somatic informed ​modalities, mindfulness-based practices, and ​Internal Family Systems (IFS) or parts-work​ to support individuals with noticing patterns ​and making choices to live more liberated lives​. I believe that all humans have the capacity​ to rewire their brains, reframe narratives, heal ​and connect with their most joyful and authen​tic selve​s​.

I work well with clients who are ready to deal actively with their issues and see real progress. Whether with individuals, couples, families or as a leader of group therapy, I combine psychoeducation and an eclectic mix of techniques from traditional talk therapy, psychodrama, EMDR, Somatic Experiencing and mind-body techniques. My practice has been primarily virtual since the pandemic, but I am starting to see clients in person on Wednesdays. Please inquire!

Are you looking for a more embodied, connected, and fulfilling life? If you are seeking lasting, holistic growth, consider my integrated mind-body-soul approach that draws from lineages of experiential, relational, and somatic psychotherapy. I can help you develop a stronger relationship with yourself; cultivate more joy and stability in your relationships with others; balance your nervous system; tend to unprocessed grief; understand inner conflicts, mood and energy changes, unexpressed creativity, soul longings, and more. I work with both individuals and couples.

I have a servant's heart when assisting others in the pursuit of their full potential. As a psychotherapist and life coach, I view myself as a catalyst for change in my clients' lives. I pro-actively utilize a culturally sensitive, solution-focused approach that is directed toward developing and achieving your vision of possible solutions to your personal life struggles. Sessions are offered both virtually and in a private office setting that allows for social distancing.

Are you wondering if your parent is a narcissist? Do you find yourself walking on eggshells, scared that something you say or do will set them off? Do you end up doubting yourself after each interaction, worrying that you are a bad person? You keep trying to fix things, to be more understanding, so that your parent will finally be happy. All the while, you just want to be close to them. You wonder why does this have to be so hard? You're the truth teller in your family and it gets lonely being the only one who sees what is happening. Your main comfort is binging Dr. Ramani YouTube videos because it helps you feel less crazy.

Waking up to another morning feeling the same anxiety and dread about your job, school, self-identity, partner, or family? Does life feel like all too much? Or maybe even empty? Are you ready to take steps forward while being present in the right here, right now? To feel excited by life and at peace with it? To breathe in fresh air, whatever your obstacles? My approach begins with you and your relationship with yourself, the people around you, your environment. We all suffer from common problems in life, love, and work, but the solutions that work for each of us are as unique as we are.

It is my commitment to bring sensitivity, empathy, and presence as we move through the process of therapy together. I value your uniqueness and wish to help to guide you in the process of exploring and fulfilling your goals. We will address and work through the specific areas in your life that challenge you. I draw upon a multitude of modalities and tailor my approach to each individual's needs and wants. My work pulls from traditional psychoanalytic therapy, but draws upon an eclectic psycho therapeutic approaches. I treat people within the entire mental health spectrum including: anxiety, depression and substance abuse.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in individual, couples and family therapy. I am a graduate of Wurzweiler School of Social Work and received post graduate training in EMDR, Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Internal Family Systems, CBT, and Skills Training in Affect and Interpersonal Regulation. My areas of expertise are addictions (alcohol, drugs, sex, and codependency), sexual abuse, anxiety, depression, parenting and marital issues. I utilize a variety of methodologies and techniques to best help client achieve their goals. Much of my work involves healing the inner child which enables the individual/couple to re parent themselves and become empowered.

We are a group of Psychotherapists, each one specializing in a different area, to be able to provide expert treatment in specific needed areas. We have specialists trained in modalities such as Forensic, Addictions, Trauma, EMDR, Etc.We 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, Post-Partum Depression, Trauma related issues, Family and relationship issues etc.

You're the expert in your life. I want to help you explore and expand your sense of calm and empowerment, addressing your physical, spiritual, emotional, philosophical, and social parts. I recognize the importance of acknowledging the past and finding ways to feel more alive in the present. Much of our energy is spent focusing on reacting to external stimulation and making plans for the future. I am here to help cultivate a space and time to listen to and focus on inner experiences, which is mission-critical in changing how we relate to ourselves and the world.

Life can be stressful and overwhelming. Friends and family are all going through their own stressors, and it can be easy to feel unseen, unheard, and invalidated. You deserve a safe space to feel supported where you can speak freely, be validated, process your thoughts and trauma, and grow toward the person, partner, or family member you want to be. Therapy is just that place, and I’m so glad you have taken the first step of your healing journey by reading this page.

I believe in the self determination and depth of your interiority and therapeutic journey. I believe much of what we experience as symptoms, interpersonal difficulties, role conflicts and stuckness is also a product of the many social contracts and norms that shape how we were raised in society, what we were told was the way to a good life, and how that may no longer exist or is experienced as broken, in sometimes traumatic or unnameable ways. The clinical space can offer a way to examine and explore your singularly experienced patterns more deeply in order to work toward healing and self actualization.

Too often our world makes us think that we are the problem. We will create space together where I will assist you in making deeper connections between your feelings and the world around you. As a Latinx/e, bilingual, non-binary child of migrant families, I understand how family history and cultural obligations can affect or supports you.

Therapy is an ongoing collaboration that takes vulnerability. Your expertise on your experiences combined with my clinical knowledge creates a relationship where you have the space to intentionally explore yourself. Curiosity, compassion, and humor create a laid back atmosphere, where I learn about the interplay between your personal history and context within society. I work with clients facing trauma, substance abuse and misuse, relationship stress, domestic and sexual violence, as well as anxiety, depression, and life transitions.

Ever feel like you're losing the grip on this thing we call "Life?" That things are just too overwhelming, confusing and like you need some answers or guidance? Or maybe you just need to re-find your footing? Get some help with your child, family or any other people in your life? Deal with the loneliness, anxiety, depression, lack of confidence and motivation or simply want someone to talk to who might "get it" and doesn't beat around the bush? That's where I come in!

Are you struggling with infertility? Perhaps you and your partner are contemplating or beginning fertility intervention as a means of having a child. During this time, you are likely navigating a range of distressing emotions, facing critical treatment decisions and feeling isolated in the process. I provide emotional support, guidance and counseling to women and couples in different stages of their family building process. In our work together, I support you to tap into your intrinsic resources: emotional, cognitive, physical and spiritual, so as to overcome infertility, heal from pregnancy loss and stabilize postpartum challenges.

Are you feeling hesitant, worried, shut down, or withdrawn? Or perhaps a little low, not quite yourself, & trying to figure out what to do? Are old patterns you've used to manage no longer working? Perhaps I can help. Using a combination of mindful awareness, somatic (body)/nervous system regulation work & Internal Family Systems/parts work, we can explore the different aspects of ourselves & start to move towards the changes we'd like to see. I offer in person services in Brooklyn, NY or worldwide via Zoom video. I offer a free brief phone or video consult to see if we're a good fit: feel free to book yours at www.maximeclarity.com

Being human is a wondrous and challenging endeavor. Most of us walk around each day feeling inadequate, lost, anxious or depressed. And yet something inside us yearns for more. It takes tremendous courage to slow down and listen to this voice. To turn towards the painful feelings and try to understand them. I believe that with the right support, the hard stuff is actually the gateway to a life that is more purposeful, meaningful, integrated and peace-filled. In my office I create a warm and engaging space for clients to build self-awareness, heal old wounds and reflect on patterns that may not be helping them.