Therapists in Brooklyn, NY
Maybe it's been two months or two years, but it has not been easy. Whether it's your personal life, work life, familial, platonic, or romantic relationships. You may have begun to feel overwhelmed,annoyed, stressed, lonely and even depressed. You compare yourself to others and wonder why your life is not a reflection of the work you've put into it or how you imagined it would be.
Maybe it's been two months or two years, but it has not been easy. Whether it's your personal life, work life, familial, platonic, or romantic relationships. You may have begun to feel overwhelmed,annoyed, stressed, lonely and even depressed. You compare yourself to others and wonder why your life is not a reflection of the work you've put into it or how you imagined it would be.
Shakiera Watson
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11215 (Online Only)
An ideal client is one who feels stuck in their life and wants guidance and support to process past trauma's and experiences that feel connected. The goal is to have a better understanding of yourself and better connection with your own needs and desires for your life. Drawing from a blend of professional expertise and personal insight, I recognize the courage it takes to confront the complexities of the human experience. In our therapeutic journey, your needs will always take center stage. My approach is centered on empowering you to take charge of your own path.
An ideal client is one who feels stuck in their life and wants guidance and support to process past trauma's and experiences that feel connected. The goal is to have a better understanding of yourself and better connection with your own needs and desires for your life. Drawing from a blend of professional expertise and personal insight, I recognize the courage it takes to confront the complexities of the human experience. In our therapeutic journey, your needs will always take center stage. My approach is centered on empowering you to take charge of your own path.
Woodie Practices
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11226
My ideal client are individuals who are in current crisis situations or fear entering one in the near future and are looking to improve their quality of life through positive reinforcement and emotional outlets. My ideal clientelle would embody those who wish to achieve positive results in their life.
My ideal client are individuals who are in current crisis situations or fear entering one in the near future and are looking to improve their quality of life through positive reinforcement and emotional outlets. My ideal clientelle would embody those who wish to achieve positive results in their life.
My name is Dezarie (Dez) Moskal. I am a licensed clinical psychologist (Ph.D.) who values helping my clients live their best lives. Sometimes life deals us a tough hand, and although you have the skills to have made it this far, we can work together to help you not just "live" but excel in the life you want to live. I have worked with a diverse range of adult clients, including those experiencing depression, anxiety, chronic pain, life transitions, PTSD, ADHD, and alcohol and substance use. I have 10 years of experience working with Veterans. I have also worked with college students and people who identify as BIPOC and LGBTQ+.
My name is Dezarie (Dez) Moskal. I am a licensed clinical psychologist (Ph.D.) who values helping my clients live their best lives. Sometimes life deals us a tough hand, and although you have the skills to have made it this far, we can work together to help you not just "live" but excel in the life you want to live. I have worked with a diverse range of adult clients, including those experiencing depression, anxiety, chronic pain, life transitions, PTSD, ADHD, and alcohol and substance use. I have 10 years of experience working with Veterans. I have also worked with college students and people who identify as BIPOC and LGBTQ+.
Mara Komoska
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11218 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Are you seeking change and relief from the pain and confusion of living with anxiety, depression and/or trauma? Have you experienced unhealthy family or relationship dynamics, abuse, loss, intergenerational trauma, systemic oppression, and/or interpersonal violence? Have you developed self-protective strategies that are no longer serving you? Would you like to deepen your understanding of yourself and why you react in the ways that you do? Is it time for a change?
Are you seeking change and relief from the pain and confusion of living with anxiety, depression and/or trauma? Have you experienced unhealthy family or relationship dynamics, abuse, loss, intergenerational trauma, systemic oppression, and/or interpersonal violence? Have you developed self-protective strategies that are no longer serving you? Would you like to deepen your understanding of yourself and why you react in the ways that you do? Is it time for a change?
Reaching out for help is the first therapeutic act. It takes courage, vulnerability and trust. Successful therapy is dependent on trust and vulnerability and at the core of this is feeling understood and accepted. In our first session I will give you a picture of what to expect from our work together and provide a safe and non-judgmental space where you can talk about what you are currently struggling with. As your therapist, my job is to offer you my mind, my attention, my empathy and my honesty in service of your growth and development.
Reaching out for help is the first therapeutic act. It takes courage, vulnerability and trust. Successful therapy is dependent on trust and vulnerability and at the core of this is feeling understood and accepted. In our first session I will give you a picture of what to expect from our work together and provide a safe and non-judgmental space where you can talk about what you are currently struggling with. As your therapist, my job is to offer you my mind, my attention, my empathy and my honesty in service of your growth and development.
I use Positive Psychology to inspire and help my clients to thrive and flourish. I use a mix of positive psychology, CBT, strength-based and mindfulness approaches. As a certified trainer and nutritionist, I adopt a holistic approach addressing the mind and the body as they mutually influence each other. My aim is for my clients to find meaning in their lives with a strong sense of purpose, and to find their balance to be able to flourish. If you are transitioning into a new career, searching for yourself or just want to unleash the inner you, I would be delighted to accompany you.
I use Positive Psychology to inspire and help my clients to thrive and flourish. I use a mix of positive psychology, CBT, strength-based and mindfulness approaches. As a certified trainer and nutritionist, I adopt a holistic approach addressing the mind and the body as they mutually influence each other. My aim is for my clients to find meaning in their lives with a strong sense of purpose, and to find their balance to be able to flourish. If you are transitioning into a new career, searching for yourself or just want to unleash the inner you, I would be delighted to accompany you.
Compassionate, dedicated, attentive and thorough individual private practice where you will receive undivided personal attention. An eclectic therapeutic approach will be used to treat mood disorders, anxiety and many other mental health issues. Not able to accept new clients at this time.
Compassionate, dedicated, attentive and thorough individual private practice where you will receive undivided personal attention. An eclectic therapeutic approach will be used to treat mood disorders, anxiety and many other mental health issues. Not able to accept new clients at this time.
Are you navigating the complexities of ADHD, feeling the weight of existential anxiety, or carrying the deep-seated pain of attachment wounds? In the fast-paced and often overwhelming environment of NYC, these struggles can feel even more isolating and challenging. I specialize in working with individuals who, like you, are seeking to understand and heal from these experiences. Together, we will explore your inner world, uncover patterns, and develop strategies that align with your unique needs, helping you create a life that feels more grounded, authentic, and fulfilling.
Are you navigating the complexities of ADHD, feeling the weight of existential anxiety, or carrying the deep-seated pain of attachment wounds? In the fast-paced and often overwhelming environment of NYC, these struggles can feel even more isolating and challenging. I specialize in working with individuals who, like you, are seeking to understand and heal from these experiences. Together, we will explore your inner world, uncover patterns, and develop strategies that align with your unique needs, helping you create a life that feels more grounded, authentic, and fulfilling.
Dr. Fatigate is a passionate therapist who utilizes highly effective treatments, such as CBT, DBT, and ACT, to empower her clients to achieve their goals. She has had extensive training at a renowned CBT/DBT training center and through Mount Sinai’s esteemed therapy programs. Through relationship building, collaboration, and adapting to each client’s needs, she provides holistic, tailored, and client-centered treatment. Her diverse experiences across outpatient, private practice, and hospitals allow her to connect with clients, regardless of what they are experiencing, and help them achieve symptom reduction and holistic well-being.
Dr. Fatigate is a passionate therapist who utilizes highly effective treatments, such as CBT, DBT, and ACT, to empower her clients to achieve their goals. She has had extensive training at a renowned CBT/DBT training center and through Mount Sinai’s esteemed therapy programs. Through relationship building, collaboration, and adapting to each client’s needs, she provides holistic, tailored, and client-centered treatment. Her diverse experiences across outpatient, private practice, and hospitals allow her to connect with clients, regardless of what they are experiencing, and help them achieve symptom reduction and holistic well-being.
Samelvie Sargusingh
Licensed Master Social Worker, MA, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11209
Depression, anxiety and trauma can be beyond debilitating conditions. Regardless of what you are dealing with I will meet you where you are and walk beside you in the exploration of your life journey. Together we can decide how to best use what you know in order to have a more positive impact on who you hope to become.
Depression, anxiety and trauma can be beyond debilitating conditions. Regardless of what you are dealing with I will meet you where you are and walk beside you in the exploration of your life journey. Together we can decide how to best use what you know in order to have a more positive impact on who you hope to become.
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FREE consultations! Are you feeling stuck in negative thoughts, intense emotions, or behavioral patterns that don't serve your best interest? Are you hoping to build more meaning and joy in your life? You may feel hesitant about reaching out for help, especially with pressure from all directions to "have it all together". I'm here to join you on this journey to discover healing and build a balanced life.
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Elizabeth (Liz) McInnes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SIFI
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11238
Welcome - My intention as your therapist is to help you understand your personal journey and empower you to make the effective changes that you are seeking. Consider me a collaborator as well as your therapist. We will work together to identify and develop insightful and practical tools that can help you reach your goals.
Welcome - My intention as your therapist is to help you understand your personal journey and empower you to make the effective changes that you are seeking. Consider me a collaborator as well as your therapist. We will work together to identify and develop insightful and practical tools that can help you reach your goals.
I understand and respect how difficult it is to make a decision to ask for help and look for a therapist. Therefore, I put a lot of effort in assuring that my clients feel safe and comfortable while in treatment with me. I have more than 20 years of experience treating individuals and couples in crisis or just in need of support and guidance. I specialize in treating individuals with mood and anxiety disorders, anger issues, and relationship problems.
I understand and respect how difficult it is to make a decision to ask for help and look for a therapist. Therefore, I put a lot of effort in assuring that my clients feel safe and comfortable while in treatment with me. I have more than 20 years of experience treating individuals and couples in crisis or just in need of support and guidance. I specialize in treating individuals with mood and anxiety disorders, anger issues, and relationship problems.
I am an experienced psychologist who specializes in psychological, psychoeducational and neuropsychological evaluations for children, adolescents and adults. I assess learning and behavior disorders, as well as AD/HD and autism spectrum disorders, and provide comprehensive educational/vocational/mental health recommendations. I provide parent and school consultation, as well as coaching for high school students struggling with executive dysfunction or poor study skills.
I am an experienced psychologist who specializes in psychological, psychoeducational and neuropsychological evaluations for children, adolescents and adults. I assess learning and behavior disorders, as well as AD/HD and autism spectrum disorders, and provide comprehensive educational/vocational/mental health recommendations. I provide parent and school consultation, as well as coaching for high school students struggling with executive dysfunction or poor study skills.
Starting therapy can be the first step towards making real and meaningful change in your life. I can help you find relief from a range of difficulties, including painful emotions, relationship problems, and career issues. To facilitate this, I offer a safe, non-judgmental space where we can explore your life challenges and work collaboratively to help you achieve your goals.
Starting therapy can be the first step towards making real and meaningful change in your life. I can help you find relief from a range of difficulties, including painful emotions, relationship problems, and career issues. To facilitate this, I offer a safe, non-judgmental space where we can explore your life challenges and work collaboratively to help you achieve your goals.
Making the decision to start therapy is one the best gifts you can give yourself. That might sound a bit cliché, but giving yourself permission to focus on your own needs and discover more about yourself can be an incredible process. This is especially true if perhaps you’ve gotten used to putting the needs of others first, by being a caregiver to a parent or family member who may be struggling with a physical or mental illness or substance misuse. Learning to put the focus back on yourself and figuring out what gives you happiness and fulfillment is one the many ways that a good therapeutic relationship can enrich your life.
Making the decision to start therapy is one the best gifts you can give yourself. That might sound a bit cliché, but giving yourself permission to focus on your own needs and discover more about yourself can be an incredible process. This is especially true if perhaps you’ve gotten used to putting the needs of others first, by being a caregiver to a parent or family member who may be struggling with a physical or mental illness or substance misuse. Learning to put the focus back on yourself and figuring out what gives you happiness and fulfillment is one the many ways that a good therapeutic relationship can enrich your life.
Malwina Andruczyk
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SIFI
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11238
Everyone deserves to feel at home in their body. I work using an intersectional feminist perspective with a focus on trauma, gender, sexuality, life transitions, feeling stuck, coming out later in life, being a late bloomer, immigration experiences, navigating neurodivergence, and making meaning of psychedelic experiences. I specialize in working with LGBTQIA+, TGNC/NB and queer identified communities.
Everyone deserves to feel at home in their body. I work using an intersectional feminist perspective with a focus on trauma, gender, sexuality, life transitions, feeling stuck, coming out later in life, being a late bloomer, immigration experiences, navigating neurodivergence, and making meaning of psychedelic experiences. I specialize in working with LGBTQIA+, TGNC/NB and queer identified communities.
Hollis Witherspoon - Creative Psychotherapist
MA, RDT, LCAT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11211
Check out the 'group' section below updated info on psychodrama/ improv groups & women's retreats/ As a creative psychotherapist, I help folks struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, self-doubt, and the relentless demands of perfectionism to identify the stories that no longer serve them and seek out new and hopeful perspectives. I support my clients in processing their relationship to the self and others and in seeking authentic self-expression. Regardless of the narratives you hold about yourself, either from family or society, you are deserving of peace and happiness.
Check out the 'group' section below updated info on psychodrama/ improv groups & women's retreats/ As a creative psychotherapist, I help folks struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, self-doubt, and the relentless demands of perfectionism to identify the stories that no longer serve them and seek out new and hopeful perspectives. I support my clients in processing their relationship to the self and others and in seeking authentic self-expression. Regardless of the narratives you hold about yourself, either from family or society, you are deserving of peace and happiness.
Matt Salcedo-Kinsey
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11225 (Online Only)
Each element of your identity and experience holds significance. By understanding our past we illuminate the origins of the myths that often inhibit us from growth. In our sessions, I invite you to approach your inner self with curiosity.
Each element of your identity and experience holds significance. By understanding our past we illuminate the origins of the myths that often inhibit us from growth. In our sessions, I invite you to approach your inner self with curiosity.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in Brooklyn, NY
3,000+
Average cost per session
$175
Therapists in Brooklyn, NY who prioritize treating:
94% | Anxiety |
89% | Depression |
82% | Relationship Issues |
77% | Self Esteem |
69% | Trauma and PTSD |
69% | Stress |
68% | Life Transitions |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
85% | Aetna |
68% | Cigna and Evernorth |
61% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Brooklyn, NY see their clients
52% | Online Only | |
48% | In Person and Online |
Gender breakdown
79% | Female | |
19% | Male | |
2% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Brooklyn?
Search for nearby therapists or counselors by inputting your city, town, or suburb; or zip code; or a provider’s name into the search bar. From there, you can filter providers by the issues they treat, cost, insurance, gender, and other factors to find providers who are well-suited to your needs. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or zip code into the search bar.
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.