Therapists in Brooklyn, NY

Are you seeking to define who you are? Know what you want? Identify and grow your strengths? Identify personal or professional passions? Finish high school strong and start to “adult?” Adult better? Parent or Family better? Explore self care strategies to feel empowered and grounded? Love and be loved with confidence? Enjoy your relationship again? Start over in a new career or after divorce? End negative patterns that stunt you? “Health” truly “is wealth,” and we’re fortunate to enjoy the biggest humankind awareness to date that this too includes mental health.

I am the founder of Destined Horizons, PLLC. We are a private practice of dedicated therapists. In a society where "everyday" life stressors and even trauma have become the norm we have always believed that there is a new horizon of awareness that awaits. With over 20 years of combined experience working with individuals and families, we have promoted change through providing therapy to a variety of clients. Our experiences range from individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, and couple therapy. We currently serve the states of New York, Georgia and Maryland.

I am a Certified Clinical Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I am an individual, family and marriage therapist. My vast experience includes working with children and adults. My therapy style is collaborative: cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), relaxation therapy, positive psychotherapy and talk therapy. I am passionate about helping my clients better their lives and I am fully committed to helping them get through their difficulties. I am easy to talk to and I am very insightful. I am very solution oriented and direct about bringing changes and helping my clients address their issues. Out of network insurance accepted: client gets reimbursed.

Welcome! I'm Sonjia Smith, LMFT, a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist ready to empower you on your healing journey. With a Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy from Long Island University Brooklyn, I specialize in helping individuals, couples, and families aged 13 and above.   If you're dealing with emotional reactivity, anger issues, or a history of intimate partner violence in your relationship, you're not alone. I provide a safe, supportive space to help you transform conflict into healthier, happier connections.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Upstate NY and work with clients statewide through telehealth. I enjoy working with both individuals and couples. My approach varies on the specific needs of each client, but I feel that I am a guide who is learning alongside you. I will always be coming from a systems perspective, meaning I am thinking about outside influences (family, romantic partners, friends, job, etc.) and how they interplay/impact you.

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.

Thrive Wellness Center's aim is to meet the client where they are "at". Our well trained, experienced, and caring staff approach each client with respect and attempt to assist them improve their quality of life. Our clinicians are trained in a variety of therapeutic techniques, including CBT, DBT,and EMDR. We pride ourselves in striving to develop a strong therapeutic alliance with our clients which in turn allows the therapy to be most effective. Our focus, is client centered and we want to provide our clients an environment that is safe , strengthening and comfortable, Our therapists work with individuals, couples, and families many with addiction , anxiety and marital issues. Groups sessions are conducted based on the evolving needs of our clients. Let Thrive Wellness Center help you achieve balance, find meaning and bring out the best in your life .

I believe that with intention therapists are activists. I envision therapy as a radical healing space where communities of color, especially Black communities, can feel empowered and validated in spite of life’s messiness and structural oppression. As a co-parenting Black mama and marriage and family therapist intern, it is important for me to serve Black families of all kinds in order to help them cultivate deeper love, safety, and healing.

If you are looking for warm and compassionate therapy and to find more meaning in your life, you have come to the right place. I offer online therapy (zoom, phone, etc.) and specialize in treating Depression/Anxiety, Trauma, PTSD for individuals and marriage counseling for couples. My approach includes EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, CBT, Emotionally Focused Therapy and Logotherapy (Viktor Frankl). My warm and empathetic approach has helped thousands of individuals and couples overcome emotional difficulties and get "unstuck" and to start enjoying their lives. I accept insurance and have low fee options if you are paying out of pocket.

My name is Erin Oaster. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in New York State. I am committed to a collaborative approach and to fostering healthy relationships for my clients both with themselves and others. I have experience working with children, teens, college students, young adults, and adults. I am able to provide individual, couples, and family therapy. My interests are in helping my clients navigate concerns such as anxiety, depression, relationship stress, family conflict, trauma, grief, life transitions, or just feeling stuck.

Hello! I am a licensed therapist with over 13 years of experience working with couples and individuals. I specialize in a wide variety of topics including anxiety, depression, family and marital issues, grief, and more. I take a solution-focused and person-centered approach to therapy. I help guide clients to a new level of self-understanding and acceptance, and have helped many clients overcome self-esteem concerns and relationship insecurities.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with extensive experience helping individuals and families through crisis, depression, anger, and traumatic experiences from sexual violence, war, sex trafficking and domestic violence. I am culturally sensitive to the issues of all family types- including LGBT families and offer individual, family & marital coaching, parenting education, court mandated anger management, and utilize a variety of therapeutic approaches in working with depressive disorders. For more than ten years I have successfully engaged in the practice of Social Work and believe that as wellness takes place individuals are able to rise to their full potential and engage life in meaningful ways.

You are seeking a therapist to act as a collaborator and partner in helping you live a happier life. Maybe you are struggling with anxiety and depression, your marriage is in trouble, or your relationships aren’t fulfilling. No matter the situation, I can work with you to build a better, more connected life. I am particularly passionate about working with those who are living with mental illnesses or have experienced trauma. I’m trained in multiple therapy modalities and can assist individuals who are struggling to manage their mental health as they learn new coping strategies and heal old traumas.

Specialties: Couples therapy, Anxiety, and life transitions. I understand the inevitable difficulties that may ascend in a partnership. As a Haitian American therapist, I'm attuned to the diverse experiences that couples bring into the therapy room. My work with clients is informed by culturally sensitive insights that recognizes everyone’s unique experience. My style is empathetic and down-to-earth, which creates a comfortable space for couples to address their concerns openly. Drawing from therapeutic techniques like the Ackerman Relational Approach and CBT. I empower couples with practical tools to navigate challenges.

If you are seeking a compassionate, highly trained psychotherapist you have found the right person. I enjoy a full-time private practice and offer flexible and convenient daytime and evening appointments to meet my clients needs. Through mutually defined goals and meaningful therapeutic relationships I help clients relieve their suffering. I have 28 years of professional experience and was a successful Director of a licensed out-patient mental health clinic for 10 years. I have helped people heal from anxiety, panic attacks, agoraphobia, depression, marital discord, eating disorders, addictions, intense grief, attention-deficit disorder and issues of post traumatic stress.

I have been a full time private practitioner for the past 20 years with a myriad of experience in the areas of anxiety and depression, parenting skills, post-partum depression, pre and post marital couple's therapy, and body image issues. I also have experience with varied addictive behaviors. I work both psycho-dynamically and cognitively, providing a warm and safe environment for talking to begin. Please feel free to contact me anytime to set up an initial consultation. Will look forward to hearing from you.

Hi, I'm Jessica Lauro. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 4 years of clinical experience. I provide psychotherapy with mindfulness guidance to help clients treat, manage, and work through anxiety, depression, OCD, ADD/ADHD, panic disorder, grief/loss, marriage issues, family issues, reconciliations, divorce, self-esteem issues, and many more. I use a mix of Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Dialectical (DBT), and Experiential Therapy. I believe that respect and care are always thoughtfully maintained as a standard in my therapy practice.

“There is no greater agony than bearing the untold story inside you.” - Maya Angelou. Each person’s story shapes them and a burden to carry alone that is relieved when met with empathy. I consider it an honor to be present with clients as they share their untold story, gain greater self-knowledge, and manifest the story that is yet to come. I come from a place of curiosity and non-judgement around each individual’s lived experience. I hope to create a warm, accepting space where you can be your authentic self, feel safe to express your uncensored thoughts and share both laughter and tears.

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.