Therapists in Brooklyn, NY

My ideal client may experience various forms of anxiety, such as generalized anxiety, social anxiety, or specific phobias. They are willing to work on managing these anxieties and developing coping strategies. The client is open to therapy and willing to actively participate in sessions. They value the therapeutic relationship and are committed to the process of self-discovery and improvement. The client appreciates the importance of cultural sensitivity and awareness and acknowledges the potential impact of factors such as cultural identity on mental health.

It is not easy to find a therapist, and I would like to make that process easier. I am a psychologist who conducts individual, family and group psychotherapy with children, adolescents and adults. My main areas of expertise are trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD and relationship difficulties. I work collaboratively with you to employ a therapy approach that fits your preferences and needs, and draws from evidence-based models (such as CBT and DBT) as well as insight-oriented and mind-body approaches.

As an integrative psychotherapist, I enjoy working with clients who wish to approach their challenges holistically. I guide clients to explore the mind-body-spirit connection, and I empower them to make lifestyle changes and use mind-body tools to reduce stress and build wellbeing. I support clients struggling with chronic stress, anxiety, life transitions, relationship struggles, and depression. I use body awareness and relaxation techniques to reduce the stress response, psychodynamic techniques to bring insight into past experiences, and CBT to transform thoughts and behaviors. Together, these modalities help clients get unstuck.

My name is Keshia Carr, MHC-LP, and I am a mental health counselor with a limited permit, working at Discovery Mental Health Counseling, PLLC. My goal is to normalize mental health treatment for the BIPOC community. I strive to help support those who wish to change while facing new or challenging circumstances. Often people face the reality of accepting difficult circumstances or becoming uncomfortable by changing and seeking growth. These changes may bring anxiety and fear. I want to take this journey with you to a new beginning.

Masking around others is tiring. You may "beat" yourself up because of it, causing low self-esteem. Sometimes, it can cause you to have a hard time focusing with the tasks you have to get done. Like many of us, you’re probably someone who has made valiant efforts to change your life, but because of you being wired differently, it can be hard to do so.

My name is Assumy Gumbs and am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I was born and raised in New York City and have over 10 years of clinical experience working with all types of people with a variety of mental health issues. I am a huge advocate for ALL people to have access to quality healthcare and primarily focus on creating spaces where people feel and are heard. My purpose is to help you "see" you. Through utilization of Trauma Focused CBT and Psychodynamic treatment, you can expect to have a judgment free space where we explore the way that you move in the world and how you cope in daily living.

My clients tend to be introspective people who are looking to work through past or ongoing life complexities, such as those related to identity, personality, relationships or life stages and changes. Sessions can be explorative or practical, reflective or pragmatic, more conversational or more structured - all depending on the particular client, their unique circumstances, and their own intentions and motivations in seeking a therapist. Exploring the past or probing painful events is undertaken when it is mutually understood to be desirable, and only to the extent that it is helpful; never for its own sake.

To be fully alive means to experience the whole gamut of human emotions, including the uncomfortable ones like anxiety, sadness, anger, and shame. Paradoxically, the more fully we feel our feelings, the less intense and problematic they become over time! My job is to help people develop the skills to better recognize, understand, and tolerate their feelings, and in so doing, expand their capacity for pleasurable and joyful emotions.

I am well equipped to treat conditions such as depression, anxiety, low self- esteem, vocational problems, work/school related stressors, parenting issues, and many more. I work with adolescents, adults, and families and I strive to create a nonjudgmental safe environment so as to make my clients feel comfortable in the therapeutic process. I am committed to help my patients enjoy a healthier lifestyle and I work with each one to discuss ways they can make better choices for their health.

As a retired school counselor with extensive background in dealing with substance abuse issues, I am best positioned to assist clients with difficulties related to social, academic or behavioral issues. I am particularly attuned to the ways in which parenting styles impact upon the functioning of children and to the most efficient ways of creating change to promote the likeliness of a person's or family's success and happiness. At times, these are most effectively addressed through an examination and fostering of an individual's goal-setting and motivation and how these may encumber his or her movement on the path to future satisfaction.

You are probably reading this because something doesn't feel right and you hope for change - you may be down or anxious, perhaps you are struggling with work or a relationship. Taking the first step is always the hardest, so I recognize the courage it takes to look for a therapist. Perhaps you feel overwhelmed or ungrounded or maybe have a sense of being stuck or lost. We all go through times when life feels harder than it should. Whatever is going on, talking does help. Therapy gives you the space to slow down and turn your attention inward.

I have been a practicing psychotherapist for over 25 years. It has been the most rewarding career. I see each patient I treat as an opportunity to help them grow, heal, learn, strengthen themselves, and nurture themselves to be their most authentic self. I am caring, attentive, genuine, interactive, and most of all, a guide to helping someone set goals to achieve that can make them feel happier and more fulfilled in their life. I have an eclectic approach utilizing psychodynamic principles, interpersonal therapy, solutions-focused therapy, coping skills training, psychoeducation, goal-setting strategies, and more.

Are you feeling like no matter how hard you try, there always seems to be something holding you back from your most joyful, peaceful and authentic life? I believe that your pain and struggle isn’t a problem to be solved, but actually contains within it the exact wisdom you need to reach your highest potential. As your therapist, I’m interested in helping you access that wisdom - in gently getting to the root of what has been missing for you on the level of mind, body, and spirit. I firmly believe that we’re all wired to heal, and that it is entirely possible to resolve the core wounds and patterns that are holding you back.

Why is it so hard to find a therapist? Why are all these profiles essentially the same? Every therapist here is licensed to practice therapy. Most of them truly do want you to live your best life. Once you filter for presenting problem, location (although telehealth has complicated that), and any important demographic, choosing a therapist is a shot in the dark. Choose one at random and hope they work out. And by work out, I mean they aren’t a completely terrible fit, because the thought of starting over is exhausting. I know. I get it. I’ve been there. I wish I was about to give you an easy solution. I’m not. There isn’t one.

Do you have unique ideas, but convince yourself they won't work? Are you avoiding opportunities because you feel incapable, unprepared, or scared? Perhaps self-doubt hijacks your progress with healthy lifestyle changes, career advancement, or building meaningful relationships. If second-guessing is stealing your joy, you should know, it's safe to shine! I specialize in helping you break free from creative blocks, live purposefully, and advance professionally. I also assist you with feeling more connected in your relationships and adapting holistic strategies to support your health goals by helping you define what you truly want, and developing realistic strategies to get it.

Whether you’re looking to tackle unwanted and unhelpful behaviors or striving to work through a traumatic experience - your wellbeing and healing is my number one priority. Clients working with me can expect a compassionate, nonjudgmental and encouraging environment to effectively communicate stressors and dive deeper into the root of emotional patterns. I believe in empowering clients to take ownership of their emotions, to speak about challenging life experiences, and identify healthy coping behaviors to lead a positive life.