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Stephanie Mathelier
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11226  (Online Only)
I am an empathetic and passionate Licensed Marriage and Family therapist that strives to create a healing environment that is judgment-free and introspective.
Relationships are essential to our survival and growth, they have the potential to be incredibly transformative and expansive or a source of seemingly never-ending grief and trauma. Sometimes we are able to use the pain to learn to do different or to protect ourselves or our loved ones. Other times, this pain can seem to be so profound that it seems to become a block, an obstacle, in the way of you and your ability to be the person you want to be versus the person you are perceived to be.
I am an empathetic and passionate Licensed Marriage and Family therapist that strives to create a healing environment that is judgment-free and introspective.
Relationships are essential to our survival and growth, they have the potential to be incredibly transformative and expansive or a source of seemingly never-ending grief and trauma. Sometimes we are able to use the pain to learn to do different or to protect ourselves or our loved ones. Other times, this pain can seem to be so profound that it seems to become a block, an obstacle, in the way of you and your ability to be the person you want to be versus the person you are perceived to be.
(914) 594-5759 View (914) 594-5759
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Tatiana Taylor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11226
Greetings! My name is Tatiana Taylor, and I look forward to providing you with a positive, empathetic, and supportive space to unpack the thoughts cluttering your mind. I utilize are techniques and skills associated with motivational interviewing, solution focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy. Based on my experience I have found these modalities to be effective in managing my clients symptoms and triggers. Together we can work towards alleviating distressing thoughts, and creating solutions!
Greetings! My name is Tatiana Taylor, and I look forward to providing you with a positive, empathetic, and supportive space to unpack the thoughts cluttering your mind. I utilize are techniques and skills associated with motivational interviewing, solution focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy. Based on my experience I have found these modalities to be effective in managing my clients symptoms and triggers. Together we can work towards alleviating distressing thoughts, and creating solutions!
(929) 930-3685 View (929) 930-3685
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Cacilda Pinto
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11226
Hi, my name is Cacilda Pinto and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My clients describe me as compassionate, understanding, and insightful. I specialize in working with people who feel overwhelmed and unappreciated. I am passionate about leading them through their healing and growth. I help working professionals who feel stuck on the job or held back by how their brain functions, and people with challenging relationships. My clients include people with attention deficit disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and depression.
Hi, my name is Cacilda Pinto and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My clients describe me as compassionate, understanding, and insightful. I specialize in working with people who feel overwhelmed and unappreciated. I am passionate about leading them through their healing and growth. I help working professionals who feel stuck on the job or held back by how their brain functions, and people with challenging relationships. My clients include people with attention deficit disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and depression.
(929) 552-3419 View (929) 552-3419
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Eva Spears-Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, CCM
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11226
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20+ years of diverse Social Work experience. My passion is in helping others be the best version of themselves and maximizing their potential. Together we will take this mental health journey and work through traumas, losses, betrayals, fears and insecurities. We will seek to find healing by replacing your pain with power, insight and empathy. I will incorporate learned theories and proven evidence based practical experience in each of our sessions. In our therapeutic relationship, you will always be heard, respected, supported, validated and challenged to be the best version of YOU.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20+ years of diverse Social Work experience. My passion is in helping others be the best version of themselves and maximizing their potential. Together we will take this mental health journey and work through traumas, losses, betrayals, fears and insecurities. We will seek to find healing by replacing your pain with power, insight and empathy. I will incorporate learned theories and proven evidence based practical experience in each of our sessions. In our therapeutic relationship, you will always be heard, respected, supported, validated and challenged to be the best version of YOU.
(718) 568-5365 View (718) 568-5365
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Rebecca King
Counselor, MS, LMHC, CCTP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11226  (Online Only)
Seeking therapy is a step which reflects a great deal of strength and courage. These qualities are exactly what I encourage you to recognize within yourself as we work through the challenges that life may have brought your way. My goal is to help change/restructure your thoughts whilst bringing a solution-oriented approach to help you conquer and take control of your future. I provide support, empathy and empowerment to all clients as we work towards leading you to living a happier, healthier and productive life.
Seeking therapy is a step which reflects a great deal of strength and courage. These qualities are exactly what I encourage you to recognize within yourself as we work through the challenges that life may have brought your way. My goal is to help change/restructure your thoughts whilst bringing a solution-oriented approach to help you conquer and take control of your future. I provide support, empathy and empowerment to all clients as we work towards leading you to living a happier, healthier and productive life.
(347) 435-2051 View (347) 435-2051
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Sarah T. Curtis
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11226
Waitlist for new clients
My diverse practice reflects and serves the needs of my neighborhood. My style of practice is interpersonal/humanistic meaning that I try to take an open-minded approach to psychotherapy. The work is an exploration of the nature of relationships and sources of anxiety leading to an understanding of the moment-to-moment experience of self and others. This understanding may lead to meaningful change and to the emergence of choices that were not previously considered. I am respectful of individual needs and differences and consider social & cultural influences. Please contact me via email: drscurtisatgmail.com.
My diverse practice reflects and serves the needs of my neighborhood. My style of practice is interpersonal/humanistic meaning that I try to take an open-minded approach to psychotherapy. The work is an exploration of the nature of relationships and sources of anxiety leading to an understanding of the moment-to-moment experience of self and others. This understanding may lead to meaningful change and to the emergence of choices that were not previously considered. I am respectful of individual needs and differences and consider social & cultural influences. Please contact me via email: drscurtisatgmail.com.
(646) 386-2343 View (646) 386-2343
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Jacqueline German
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11226  (Online Only)
Throughout her career, Jacqueline has focused on working with individuals dealing with challenges such as depression, social and general anxiety, ADHD, and emotion regulation difficulties. Her professional passion lies in assisting adolescents, adults, families, and couples. Drawing from her own life experiences, including anxiety, depression, and relationship trauma, Jacqueline approaches her clients' world with a realistic lens and genuine understanding. She has expertise in working with individuals who have experienced significant traumas, struggle with relationship and familial issues, ADHD, depression, anxiety, PTSD, etc.
Throughout her career, Jacqueline has focused on working with individuals dealing with challenges such as depression, social and general anxiety, ADHD, and emotion regulation difficulties. Her professional passion lies in assisting adolescents, adults, families, and couples. Drawing from her own life experiences, including anxiety, depression, and relationship trauma, Jacqueline approaches her clients' world with a realistic lens and genuine understanding. She has expertise in working with individuals who have experienced significant traumas, struggle with relationship and familial issues, ADHD, depression, anxiety, PTSD, etc.
(631) 817-3733 View (631) 817-3733
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Hope Services, LLC
Counselor, PhD, LMHC
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11226
Our individual therapies include play, creative arts and talk therapy for children and adolescents struggling with functioning in their families, school, community, and social/interpersonal relationships. Cognitive Behavioral / Behavior Modification interventions are also provided. Hope Services, LLC is located in the Mill Basin section of Brooklyn, New York. We are a dynamic, innovative, pragmatic and professional outpatient mental health service program with a patient-centered treatment model that is geared toward providing services to the multicultural community within which it operates. With a specialty in providing treatment to children and adolescents (ages 5-18), Hope Services, LLC also accepts and treats adults. We are therefore dedicated to the mental and behavioral healthcare of children, adolescents, adults, families and couples. We offer a safe, therapeutic, comfortable, and respectful environment. Additional Languages Spoken: French, Haitian Creole.
Our individual therapies include play, creative arts and talk therapy for children and adolescents struggling with functioning in their families, school, community, and social/interpersonal relationships. Cognitive Behavioral / Behavior Modification interventions are also provided. Hope Services, LLC is located in the Mill Basin section of Brooklyn, New York. We are a dynamic, innovative, pragmatic and professional outpatient mental health service program with a patient-centered treatment model that is geared toward providing services to the multicultural community within which it operates. With a specialty in providing treatment to children and adolescents (ages 5-18), Hope Services, LLC also accepts and treats adults. We are therefore dedicated to the mental and behavioral healthcare of children, adolescents, adults, families and couples. We offer a safe, therapeutic, comfortable, and respectful environment. Additional Languages Spoken: French, Haitian Creole.
(347) 609-7854 View (347) 609-7854
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Lisa Zabala
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11226  (Online Only)
I am a licensed community-based clinical social worker with advanced training in psychodynamic psychotherapy. I received my masters from Stony Brook University and work with children, adolescents, and adults. I also have experience and clinical training in CBT, DBT, interpersonal therapy, and trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) with a focus on treating depression, anxiety, trauma-related disorders, loss, and personality disorders. I focus on helping improve emotion regulation difficulties, interpersonal problems and behavioral dysregulation.
I am a licensed community-based clinical social worker with advanced training in psychodynamic psychotherapy. I received my masters from Stony Brook University and work with children, adolescents, and adults. I also have experience and clinical training in CBT, DBT, interpersonal therapy, and trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) with a focus on treating depression, anxiety, trauma-related disorders, loss, and personality disorders. I focus on helping improve emotion regulation difficulties, interpersonal problems and behavioral dysregulation.
(917) 970-1511 View (917) 970-1511
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Heather Arnold
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11226  (Online Only)
I received my Master of Social Work degree from Simmons College. My objective is to give you the tools you need to overcome obstacles in your life. I have experience with children, families, youth, and adult populations, but I specialize in treatment for depression, grief, trauma, and anxiety.
I received my Master of Social Work degree from Simmons College. My objective is to give you the tools you need to overcome obstacles in your life. I have experience with children, families, youth, and adult populations, but I specialize in treatment for depression, grief, trauma, and anxiety.
(347) 514-6471 View (347) 514-6471
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Eric Plotar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11226  (Online Only)
Contrary to popular opinion, I do not believe in safe spaces as a viable, long term solution to anyones’ challenges, unless you’re willing to sacrifice your autonomy and allow fear to dictate how you live. However, I firmly believe that therapy should be a safe place to explore the issues that are creating fear and discomfort. Life is chaotic and unpredictable, and while there is a time and place for utilizing safe spaces, they should only be used in the short term. I’m very invested in empowering my clients to foster bravery, resilience, and perseverance so they are well equipped to navigate the challenges life throws their way.
Contrary to popular opinion, I do not believe in safe spaces as a viable, long term solution to anyones’ challenges, unless you’re willing to sacrifice your autonomy and allow fear to dictate how you live. However, I firmly believe that therapy should be a safe place to explore the issues that are creating fear and discomfort. Life is chaotic and unpredictable, and while there is a time and place for utilizing safe spaces, they should only be used in the short term. I’m very invested in empowering my clients to foster bravery, resilience, and perseverance so they are well equipped to navigate the challenges life throws their way.
(646) 956-3152 View (646) 956-3152
Hope Services, LLC
PhD, LMHC
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11226
Our individual therapies include play, creative arts and talk therapy for children and adolescents struggling with functioning in their families, school, community, and social/interpersonal relationships. Cognitive Behavioral / Behavior Modification interventions are also provided. Hope Services, LLC is located in the Mill Basin section of Brooklyn, New York. We are a dynamic, innovative, pragmatic and professional outpatient mental health service program with a patient-centered treatment model that is geared toward providing services to the multicultural community within which it operates. With a specialty in providing treatment to children and adolescents (ages 5-18), Hope Services, LLC also accepts and treats adults. We are therefore dedicated to the mental and behavioral healthcare of children, adolescents, adults, families and couples. We offer a safe, therapeutic, comfortable, and respectful environment. Additional Languages Spoken: French, Haitian Creole.
Our individual therapies include play, creative arts and talk therapy for children and adolescents struggling with functioning in their families, school, community, and social/interpersonal relationships. Cognitive Behavioral / Behavior Modification interventions are also provided. Hope Services, LLC is located in the Mill Basin section of Brooklyn, New York. We are a dynamic, innovative, pragmatic and professional outpatient mental health service program with a patient-centered treatment model that is geared toward providing services to the multicultural community within which it operates. With a specialty in providing treatment to children and adolescents (ages 5-18), Hope Services, LLC also accepts and treats adults. We are therefore dedicated to the mental and behavioral healthcare of children, adolescents, adults, families and couples. We offer a safe, therapeutic, comfortable, and respectful environment. Additional Languages Spoken: French, Haitian Creole.
(917) 310-5891 View (917) 310-5891
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Comprehensive Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11226
Immediate Availability: 1199, Healthfirst, and Fidelis. Whether you're struggling with a particular issue or just can't shake the feeling that there should be more to life, we can help by providing you with the insight and tools you need to move beyond current obstacles. Comprehensive Counseling LCSWs is an affiliate company of LearnWell. We are a community based mental health practice where a diverse group of New York State licensed mental health professionals draw from a variety of therapeutic techniques to assist clients in achieving their treatment goals. We provide teletherapy sessions for maximum scheduling flexibility.
Immediate Availability: 1199, Healthfirst, and Fidelis. Whether you're struggling with a particular issue or just can't shake the feeling that there should be more to life, we can help by providing you with the insight and tools you need to move beyond current obstacles. Comprehensive Counseling LCSWs is an affiliate company of LearnWell. We are a community based mental health practice where a diverse group of New York State licensed mental health professionals draw from a variety of therapeutic techniques to assist clients in achieving their treatment goals. We provide teletherapy sessions for maximum scheduling flexibility.
(347) 906-6628 View (347) 906-6628
Marriage Counseling Therapists

How does marriage counseling work?

Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.

How long does marriage counseling typically last?

Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.

Is marriage counseling effective?

Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.

Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?

Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.