Therapists in Brooklyn, NY

I am a Solution-Focused Psychotherapist and Life Coach, who works with adults and couples. I provide a holistic, gentle, caring, and respectful form of therapy and life-coaching. I believe that all people have innate inner strengths which they can use to help solve their problems and achieve important goals. I help adults, through use of their strengths and development of new tools and tactics, to progress with emotional, behavioral, career, educational, family, relationship, medical, or overall wellness challenges. I have helped countless numbers of people obtain empowerment, growth, and healing during my many years of counseling.

I am an LMSW providing both individual and family therapy. I work primarily with preschool-aged and school aged children, teens, and families. I utilize play and art in my sessions, but I also help my clients to develop and practice new skills where appropriate. I enjoy helping families to strengthen relationships, and I practice from an attachment perspective. Play is a child's natural way of communicating, which makes it a perfect fit for many children in therapy! I often work with older children, teens, and adults as well, and tailor my therapeutic approach to the needs of each person and family I work with.

As a therapist I firmly believe that transformative growth and liberation depend on first developing a trusting relationship. My individual clients are looking for space to discuss anxiety, pressures from work and family, and daily stressors with someone who recognizes the connections to social identity. When working in relationships—whether romantic, sexual, familial—my clients value the safety to each express their needs and better understand one another.

Counseling shouldn't be a chore. I work hard to offer a flexible and empowering space for clients to take control of their lives and make the changes they want to see. Therapy is for you and just starting the process takes a lot of work so utilizing a strength based, empowering and positive psychology approach is how I make a very person centered practice. It's hard to find a therapist that is a good fit but together we will work on achieving the life and goals that help you live the life you want and desire.

As you navigate life, you will be faced with many challenges and successes. The road to those successful moments all depends on how you react to the bumps along the way. You may feel stuck, defeated, tired, confused, numb and all these feelings are valid. However, remember you are in control even when you feel out of control. As your therapist, I am here as your guide to help you uncover the tools you need to regain the strength, confidence and clarity to keep moving forward.

My guiding principle as a therapist is deep listening without judgment (acknowledgement plus acceptance) so that people can feel the freedom to express themselves, explore their experiences and create authentic connection. I believe that listening is an essential tool in healing and feeling valued. My approach is trauma-informed and client-centered, with an anti-oppression lens. I am committed to the lifelong unlearning of colonial structures that are deeply rooted in mental health, and to holding space for others to unpack how societal and institutional structures have impacted their mental health and wellness.

Life can be very challenging, and at times, unbearable. I understand that. Whether you're navigating through a difficult relationship, family crisis or trying to figure out your place in life, I would be honored to walk alongside you. I offer an eclectic approach to counseling that is flexible & dynamic to suit your needs.

I am a bilingual-Spanish licensed mental health counselor with +10 years of experience working with individuals, families and couples. I understand healing as a collaborative process where multiple factors intervene, and my approach focuses on giving the individual the tools and agency to overcome whatever challenges might find on the way to healing. Issues ranging from depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, to relationship conflict, motivational issues, family conflict, anger management, and school or career issues. Insight and mindfulness are key components of my approach.

Perhaps you feel like you don't fit in or are struggling to figure out who you are or what is important to you. Or something, either concrete or intangible, isn't working in your life or just feels "off." Perhaps you are sad, anxious, struggling with a loss, infertility, chronic illness, or having difficulty with a family situation or relationship. I provide a compassionate and safe space to explore these challenges, allowing you to focus on what gives your life purpose and meaning. We will work on two levels- gaining insight, while also learning tools and strategies to reduce your pain.

I am Dr. Lara DiCarlo, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. I have prioritized working with marginalized communities over the past decade as a psychotherapist. People most often come to me for concerns with anxiety, chronic illness, depression, identity, life transitions, perinatal period, and relationships (attachment, family, peer, romantic, sexual). I primarily offer individual therapy for late teens and adults of all ages, with a specialization in working with young adults. My approach is warm, engaging, empowering, and collaborative. I also offer appointments for gender affirming letters and personality/psychopathology assessment.

Reaching out to a therapist is the hardest part. Now that you've found me, let me make the rest easier. I see therapy as a collaborative process and one where together we discover what is already working and what needs some attention. I'm an active participant and see us as a team where we get to know all of your parts, beliefs and identities. Whether you are feeling anxious, depressed, are struggling with your career or life trajectory, dealing with family or relationship issues, I am ready to get you or your relationship to a happier, healthier place.

I provide a safe, welcoming place to bring your thoughts and feelings, inner conflicts and concerns and your hopes for change. We will work together to understand patterns that no longer serve you and may be contributing to emotional pain. Whether you have issues around intimacy, relationships, parenting, work dissatisfaction, overcoming creative blocks or overwhelming feelings that keep you from creating a richer, more purposeful life, therapy can be life changing. For children, play therapy in addition to talk can help get to the root of difficult behavior in conflicts with peers, at school and with family.

Pursuing your full potential is a noble goal, but it can feel frustrating when you get stuck and you're not making meaningful progress. I aim to help you build a strong foundation for your pursuits. We’ll work together to clarify your guiding principles and develop tools so that you can take meaningful action toward your goals. I specialize in providing support to adults and young adults struggling with ADHD, low self-esteem, anxiety, and relationship issues. As a son of immigrant parents, I am also familiar with the pressures that can come from fulfilling a specific role and expectations for one’s family.

No longer recognize the child in your home? Do you want your child back? If you want to regain a sense of love, peace, respect and stability within your home, I am here to assist you! Families typically begin their greatest challenges during the youth’s adolescent years. Adolescents can present with a myriad of challenges (i.e.: mental health, social, familial). Parents can then struggle to communicate effectively with their youth leading to increased stress and family conflict. Ultimately, both are seeking understanding, stability, and peace.

I am a Mental Health Counselor licensed in New York and Florida. I see therapy as a place where people come to enter a season of change.  My warm nature and droll humor helps my connect with clients who struggle with self-confidence. I see therapy as a place where motivated people learn how to remain true to themselves in the face of tough situations. I enjoy helping others to explore and articulate personal identities, goals and values that are at once touched by their family history and unique.

"I use principles from my life experiences and training to impart wisdom, insight and understanding; and to bring clarity to a variety of complex situations. When my clients leave I want them to be enriched, encouraged and enlightened by their counseling experience."

My ideal client is an individual who is highly motivated to explore themselves and the possibility of a brighter future. Through consistent sessions, I'm sure we'll be able to address the needs that have brought you into therapy. I enjoy working with clients who are willing to lean in, especially when instinct may tell us to lean back. I want to join you on your journey towards enlightenment, self improvement and sustained change.

Doesn't everyone go through periods of uncertainty and hardship? I'm a psychologist with 7 years of clinical experience working at some of the top hospitals in New York. I specialize in CBT, DBT, and mindfulness based interventions. After a thorough evaluation, I'll offer hands-on evidence-based strategies that can be immediately applied to reduce stress in your life. Together, we will experiment with new effective responses to life's many dilemmas -- resulting in deeper overall satisfaction, and maybe sparking some playfulness and joy along the way. I know you can feel better, and I want to help you get there.

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.