
Ishmaella I Brutus
Counselor, MA, LMHC (they, them)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
New York, NY 10010
Let's Connect (518) 406-0157

Your experience is real, putting someone else’s feelings above that is unfair to you. The different journeys we have lived so far has shaped how we respond and react to our loved ones today. Some walks through life end up with us feeling like our needs are selfish. It can lead to decisions weighing on our minds because they are not always understood by society. They can steer us to go down paths where we start to rely on substances to get us through the day. Other times, it prevents us from looking pass the hurt from past relationships to enjoy our life fully.
By using a more Relational and eclectic approach to therapy. Whether your journey is by yourself or with your partner, I apply resources from different theories to help tailor the client’s needs to the work we will be doing in session.
I would be more than happy to walk through this journey in finding yourself. Whether its relating to transitioning, substance use, relationship issues, career related problems, or just day to day management; you deserve to put your mental health first.
Call or Email Ishmaella I Brutus now for a free 15 minute consultation - (518) 406-0157
Let's Connect (518) 406-0157

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $90
- Couple Sessions $125
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- BHS | Behavioral Health Systems
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Out of Network

Ishmaella I Brutus
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (518) 406-0157
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New York / 016007 Ishmaella I Brutus
- Attended CUNY Brooklyn College, Mental Health Counseling MA, Graduated 2021
Education and Years In Practice
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- LGBTQ+
- Transgender
- Gender Identity
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Bisexual
- Body Positivity
- Career Counseling
- Codependency
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Domestic Violence
- ENM/Poly Relationship
- Family Conflict
- Infidelity
- Lesbian
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sex Therapy
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Sexual Abuse
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Substance Use
- Thinking Disorders
- Trauma and PTSD
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Eclectic
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Relational
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Additional Location
Syracuse, NY 13202
(518) 406-0157