Therapists in Brooklyn, NY

I believe that our emotions - even when they are unpleasant to feel - can serve as compasses, leading us towards truths about our experiences, ourselves, and what we need most. In our work together, one of my goals is to encourage you to approach your emotions with openness and curiosity, and in turn, show up for yourself with patience and compassion.

For many people, psychotherapy can be a powerful instrument for growth. I create a safe, collaborative, trusting environment for you to explore and clarify how to make lasting, positive change in your life. It is my belief that therapy must be tailored to each person's unique needs, and I draw from a variety of methodologies and techniques to incorporate what is most helpful for each individual.

Navigating the world can be tough when you consistently try to please others,  have difficulty making decisions, or fear speaking your mind. I work with individuals who are  often marginalized, and exhausted by their unhealthy relationships  with self and others. Often when we attempt to live differently, negative emotions will kick in that cause us to cling to our old ways. I know all too well how difficult it is to feel overwhelmed or trapped by your circumstances. Together we'll push back on negative self talk, poor boundaries, self sabotage, and other unhelpful patterns that may be limiting life choices.

I welcome complex individuals facing difficult issues. I help clients move through major life transitions, find ways to heal after experiencing loss, and address defeating patterns to improve relationship to self and others. Working with me, you'll find a warm and sensitive space, welcoming and appreciating you for being yourself. My approach looks to recognize ways of living in the world that once worked well for you. In identifying your unmet needs or desires, we will find the right balance of support so you may be challenged to create new and flexible patterns that give you more choices.

You’re in your 20s or 30s and doing the things that are supposed to lead to success and happiness, but you're not as fulfilled as you expected to be. You have it together and most people assume you're doing great. No one fully knows that side of you that’s anxious and self-critical. No matter what you do, you can't stop thinking about all the ways you're falling short, or all the things that might go wrong. For a while it felt easiest to put work and other people first, rather than finally acknowledging and exploring your own needs. But you're realizing it’s not working. Something is missing, and you’re ready to make some changes.

Through our work together we will uncover ways to expand your strengths, identify unproductive patterns and develop healthier ways of seeing yourself. We will explore how past experiences impact your life and examine how the behaviors, feelings and thoughts that result may interfere with your efforts to achieve a more satisfying life. I utilize a wide array of approaches to guide clients towards increased self awareness and self acceptance.

As a psychotherapist, I have found that cultivating a genuinely curious and accepting relationship with oneself is essential for growth. Effective therapy facilitates this investigation; I am dedicated to helping people find greater fulfillment and success in their pursuits, develop more satisfying relationships, alleviate distressing symptoms, and discover comfort and confidence with themselves. Together, our work will address the barriers, behaviors, and past issues that inhibit change, in order to improve present day problems and symptoms and help you more fully inhabit your strengths.

Are you trying to manage your stress in the ever-growing tumultuous environment? Are you working from home having a hard time juggling with family life? Perhaps you have a challenge with practicing effective communication? Or maybe just talking about your issues can be difficult, and that's ok. Do you want to learn more about yourself, how to cope in a healthy way, and have better communication? I can help. In my practice, I respect the unique experience of each individual. I see the particular difficulties that each faces. I listen and interact with empathy and provide insight and support. No two treatments are the same.

Do you consider yourself a witchy person? You know that you are intuitive but have difficulty trusting yourself. Perhaps your family of origin regularly misunderstood you or invalidated your feelings. Your parents told you that you are "too sensitive," and now you worry that you are "too much." You hesitate to share your feelings for fear that you are an emotional burden. You register when vibes are "off," but then second guess what you are sensing. All the repressing makes you feel sick, tired and disconnected. You long to be seen and heard for who you really are, and to trust your own knowing again.

Are you feeling stressed out, alone, and anxious? I have a strong belief in the power of therapy to help deal with these feelings, and I believe strongly in my patients' strength and capacity for change and growth. People come to me to work on alleviating anxiety, depression, trauma, loss, and relationship troubles. My approach is collaborative, dynamic, and committed to helping you experience both short-term relief and lasting change in love, work, and beyond. I work from a culturally aware perspective. All are welcome.

Dr. Nan Liu, Ph.D., Ed.D. is an experienced clinician and clinical director with over 13 years of supervision experience in counseling and psychiatry. In private practice, Dr. Liu partners with clients to develop treatment plans that are individualized, person-centered, and recovery-oriented. Dr. Liu is deeply invested in helping clients attain their recovery goals, and live happy, meaningful lives. Dr. Liu holds graduate degrees in Counseling Psychology from Columbia University and Johns Hopkins University; and completed clinical training at Columbia University Medical Center.

You did everything you were supposed to do. You went to college, got the job, found an apartment but you still feel like crap. You've been on a million dates, but it never seems to work out. At this point, it feels like you're going through the motions. On paper, your life seems great. You're paid well, you have friends, and your Google Calendar is full with events. Your parents brag to their friends how wonderful you are, but you feel guilty for not measuring up. You're not happy and you don't know why.

I hold compassionate, knowledgeable, and supportive space which will help you to express, explore, and work through deeply held feelings and gain clarity and insight into critical areas of your life. I have more than two decades of experience working in various healing and teaching capacities with highly diverse populations of adults, children and families, and I would love to serve as your guide on your path to peace and prosperity. I have formal training in Brainspotting (Phases 1-4), Parts Work, Somatic Experiencing, Psychodynamic, , Play Therapy, Sand Tray, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, and I am Certified in Hypnotherapy.

I offer a supportive, safe, and nurturing space where you can come to a more integrated understanding of yourself on a deeper level. By exploring aspects of your relationships both past and present, I believe we can work together to gain insight into behavior patterns and challenge false assumptions keeping you stuck. You can expect our work together to uncover your unique motivations for change on the path to emotional wellness through self compassion and respect. I emphasize connection and believe in the therapeutic relationship’s capacity to help clients engage with their resiliency to cope with life's challenges.

I work with clients on a wide range of issues from anxiety and depression, to relationship issues and personality disorders to name a few. I specialize in working in the LGBTQIA+ community, helping clients navigate matters such as transitioning, coming out, or seeking support. I work with a wide range of adult clientele in regard to sexuality, religion and race/ethnicity. I offer a compassionate, empathic, individualized, and challenging approach to counseling that is collaborative and nonjudgmental.

We all have the capacity to heal. With the right safety and support, we can come home to ourselves, allow difficult emotions to be released, and re-author old stories to create new meaning in our lives. I use experiential therapy to help you move through barriers so you can arrive into your body with compassion and connection. From this place, we can explore your relationship to self and others, come to understand patterns that create stuckness, and practice new skills so you can embody insights, change and self-belonging.