Therapists in Brooklyn, NY
Greetings and peace to you, divine being. I am a black, caribbean american, creative arts therapist providing safe, affirming, uplifting, and holistic healing. My therapeutic style uses a strength-based approach while incorporating creative art therapy techniques and catering to the balance & overall wellbeing of the mind, body, & soul. I work with individuals to overcome low self-esteem, self-doubt, anxiety, past traumas, and depression using creative arts therapy.
Greetings and peace to you, divine being. I am a black, caribbean american, creative arts therapist providing safe, affirming, uplifting, and holistic healing. My therapeutic style uses a strength-based approach while incorporating creative art therapy techniques and catering to the balance & overall wellbeing of the mind, body, & soul. I work with individuals to overcome low self-esteem, self-doubt, anxiety, past traumas, and depression using creative arts therapy.
My approach is guided by an integrative medicine lens which promotes deep healing and lasting wellness. I support individuals and couples with physical and mental health concerns including anxiety, OCD, relationship challenges, sexual trauma, chronic illness (special focus on GI diseases), and life transitions.
I use evidence-based therapies such as humanistic-existential, mindfulness-based cognitive behavioral, and various somatic modalities. In our work together, we will get to the root cause of suffering and reconnect you to your innate capacity for personal growth.
My approach is guided by an integrative medicine lens which promotes deep healing and lasting wellness. I support individuals and couples with physical and mental health concerns including anxiety, OCD, relationship challenges, sexual trauma, chronic illness (special focus on GI diseases), and life transitions.
I use evidence-based therapies such as humanistic-existential, mindfulness-based cognitive behavioral, and various somatic modalities. In our work together, we will get to the root cause of suffering and reconnect you to your innate capacity for personal growth.
Your feelings matter, and you don’t have to carry them alone. Our practice is a safe space created especially for women of color—to help you feel grounded, empowered, and whole. We specialize in supporting women navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, and life’s many pressures. Because healing looks different for everyone, we draw from a variety of therapeutic approaches to gently help you manage emotional pain, reduce stress, and move through life with more ease and self-compassion. You can review our therapist profile by going to our website. We are here to help!
Your feelings matter, and you don’t have to carry them alone. Our practice is a safe space created especially for women of color—to help you feel grounded, empowered, and whole. We specialize in supporting women navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, and life’s many pressures. Because healing looks different for everyone, we draw from a variety of therapeutic approaches to gently help you manage emotional pain, reduce stress, and move through life with more ease and self-compassion. You can review our therapist profile by going to our website. We are here to help!
We all deserve a space to truly be ourselves free from judgment or fear. I'm dedicated to providing that for you through vulnerability, curiosity, and compassion. With 10 years of experience in clinical sexology and coaching, I bring unique perspectives to the therapeutic setting providing a gentle yet direct framework from which to collaborate. As a Latina therapist, I understand the necessity of a trauma-informed multicultural lens and the power it has to ignite great change. I aim to support you in developing healthy boundaries while expanding tolerance for discomfort. Because after all, pain is essential, suffering is a choice.
We all deserve a space to truly be ourselves free from judgment or fear. I'm dedicated to providing that for you through vulnerability, curiosity, and compassion. With 10 years of experience in clinical sexology and coaching, I bring unique perspectives to the therapeutic setting providing a gentle yet direct framework from which to collaborate. As a Latina therapist, I understand the necessity of a trauma-informed multicultural lens and the power it has to ignite great change. I aim to support you in developing healthy boundaries while expanding tolerance for discomfort. Because after all, pain is essential, suffering is a choice.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stuck in sadness, or struggling to control your anger? Do you lie awake at night overthinking, or feel emotionally drained without knowing why? If so, you’re not alone — and you don’t have to go through this alone.
I’m a licensed mental health therapist with over 10 years of experience helping individuals work through depression, anxiety, anger issues, and life transitions. I also have extensive experience supporting justice-involved clients, including those navigating court mandates, probation, or anger management requirements.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stuck in sadness, or struggling to control your anger? Do you lie awake at night overthinking, or feel emotionally drained without knowing why? If so, you’re not alone — and you don’t have to go through this alone.
I’m a licensed mental health therapist with over 10 years of experience helping individuals work through depression, anxiety, anger issues, and life transitions. I also have extensive experience supporting justice-involved clients, including those navigating court mandates, probation, or anger management requirements.
Tatiana Michel is a licensed clinical social worker with over twenty years of experience across a range of mental health settings. Her experience includes working with adults and adolescents on communication issues, trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, academic underachievement, transitions, personal growth, behavioral issues, as well as religious or spiritual issues. Growing up in a single-parent household as the child of Caribbean immigrant parents, I experienced how issues affecting low-income, minority, and underserved populations often lead to misinformation and stigma regarding accessing mental health services.
Tatiana Michel is a licensed clinical social worker with over twenty years of experience across a range of mental health settings. Her experience includes working with adults and adolescents on communication issues, trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, academic underachievement, transitions, personal growth, behavioral issues, as well as religious or spiritual issues. Growing up in a single-parent household as the child of Caribbean immigrant parents, I experienced how issues affecting low-income, minority, and underserved populations often lead to misinformation and stigma regarding accessing mental health services.
Bridgit Dengel Gaspard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Not accepting new clients
Outwardly your life may look successful, yet inside you may feel stuck, conflicted, or pulled in different directions. Perhaps you struggle with anxiety or depression, overthink decisions, repeat frustrating relationship patterns, question your confidence, or feel blocked around meaningful goals. I help thoughtful, capable people understand the different inner voices shaping their choices. Using experiential methods including Voice Dialogue, CBT, and other skills-based techniques, we work directly with these inner dynamics so you can move through blocks, make clearer decisions, and reconnect with your vitality and direction.
Outwardly your life may look successful, yet inside you may feel stuck, conflicted, or pulled in different directions. Perhaps you struggle with anxiety or depression, overthink decisions, repeat frustrating relationship patterns, question your confidence, or feel blocked around meaningful goals. I help thoughtful, capable people understand the different inner voices shaping their choices. Using experiential methods including Voice Dialogue, CBT, and other skills-based techniques, we work directly with these inner dynamics so you can move through blocks, make clearer decisions, and reconnect with your vitality and direction.
Together, we can examine issues that are troubling you. Relationship difficulties and matters that make you feel depressed or anxious can be addressed in psychotherapy. I am especially interested in helping you understand and resolve troublesome behavior patterns, stresses about racial and ethnic identity, and sexuality. Navigating life's challenges - whether it's a relationship disappointment, illnesses, loss or injustices - are often too painful to address alone. Together, we will work to restore your hope, self-confidence and develop a winning spirit to use when encountering future obstacles.
Together, we can examine issues that are troubling you. Relationship difficulties and matters that make you feel depressed or anxious can be addressed in psychotherapy. I am especially interested in helping you understand and resolve troublesome behavior patterns, stresses about racial and ethnic identity, and sexuality. Navigating life's challenges - whether it's a relationship disappointment, illnesses, loss or injustices - are often too painful to address alone. Together, we will work to restore your hope, self-confidence and develop a winning spirit to use when encountering future obstacles.
My ideal clients are BIPOC, Muslim, and South Asian individuals, couples, and teens tired of explaining their cultural context before they can heal. Many are first- or second-generation, caught between family expectations and who they're becoming. They come carrying anxiety, trauma, relationship struggles, or an identity crisis that feels too tangled to name, often with guilt about seeking help at all. Using CBT, mindfulness, and strengths-based therapy, I offer a warm, judgment-free space where your culture, faith, and full self are welcome. You don't have to do it alone.
My ideal clients are BIPOC, Muslim, and South Asian individuals, couples, and teens tired of explaining their cultural context before they can heal. Many are first- or second-generation, caught between family expectations and who they're becoming. They come carrying anxiety, trauma, relationship struggles, or an identity crisis that feels too tangled to name, often with guilt about seeking help at all. Using CBT, mindfulness, and strengths-based therapy, I offer a warm, judgment-free space where your culture, faith, and full self are welcome. You don't have to do it alone.
Trauma can creep up in many ways. You may relate to feeling unstable and having difficulty functioning at unexpected moments. You can be functional, yet still struggling. We can work together to work through your trauma and how it impacts you today. We can help you reshape those negative thoughts and self talk you have which hurt you. We can build or rebuild your communication skills, social skills, healthy relationships, self worth and self-esteem so you feel more balanced and confident in yourself. You'll be challenged about thoughts and behaviors that haven't been working until now. I know you don't just want another therapist.
Trauma can creep up in many ways. You may relate to feeling unstable and having difficulty functioning at unexpected moments. You can be functional, yet still struggling. We can work together to work through your trauma and how it impacts you today. We can help you reshape those negative thoughts and self talk you have which hurt you. We can build or rebuild your communication skills, social skills, healthy relationships, self worth and self-esteem so you feel more balanced and confident in yourself. You'll be challenged about thoughts and behaviors that haven't been working until now. I know you don't just want another therapist.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, trauma, depression, addiction, or a major life transition, you don’t have to keep carrying it alone. I offer therapy as a place to slow down, feel understood, and start making sense of what’s weighing on you. Whether you’re struggling quietly, feeling stuck in old patterns, or trying to get through each day with more steadiness, I’m here to help you feel more grounded, regain clarity, and move toward meaningful, lasting change.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, trauma, depression, addiction, or a major life transition, you don’t have to keep carrying it alone. I offer therapy as a place to slow down, feel understood, and start making sense of what’s weighing on you. Whether you’re struggling quietly, feeling stuck in old patterns, or trying to get through each day with more steadiness, I’m here to help you feel more grounded, regain clarity, and move toward meaningful, lasting change.
Mack uses a holistic, creative and collaborative approach with his clients, ranging from person centered, Reality Therapy, ACT and other empirical methods. He believes that healing is an ongoing process. “Clients are experts of self and I help them gain more insight on undiscovered paths of their journey.” Mack guides clients to explore topics not limited to trauma, depression, relationships and anxiety.
Mack uses a holistic, creative and collaborative approach with his clients, ranging from person centered, Reality Therapy, ACT and other empirical methods. He believes that healing is an ongoing process. “Clients are experts of self and I help them gain more insight on undiscovered paths of their journey.” Mack guides clients to explore topics not limited to trauma, depression, relationships and anxiety.
Dr. Pooja Melkote is a clinical psychologist providing CBT and DBT to children, teens, families, and adults. Utilizing these highly effective therapies, she treats anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma, emotional dysregulation, behavioral challenges, and difficult life transitions. She has trained at two top tier academic medical systems, Mount Sinai and NYU Grossman School of Medicine, gaining broad experience with diverse populations and complex presentations. She believes therapy should be tailored to each person's strengths and goals, and creates a warm, supportive space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered.
Dr. Pooja Melkote is a clinical psychologist providing CBT and DBT to children, teens, families, and adults. Utilizing these highly effective therapies, she treats anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma, emotional dysregulation, behavioral challenges, and difficult life transitions. She has trained at two top tier academic medical systems, Mount Sinai and NYU Grossman School of Medicine, gaining broad experience with diverse populations and complex presentations. She believes therapy should be tailored to each person's strengths and goals, and creates a warm, supportive space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered.
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally stuck can make it hard to know where to begin. Many people who reach out are navigating accumulated stress, trauma, complex family or relationship dynamics, or life transitions that feel heavier than expected—often while appearing to function well on the outside. As a clinical social worker and practice founder, I provide thoughtful, individualized care and help clients connect to the therapeutic approach or clinician best suited to their needs. My work is collaborative, culturally sensitive, and grounded in evidence-based and relational therapies. Therapy can be a supportive space.
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally stuck can make it hard to know where to begin. Many people who reach out are navigating accumulated stress, trauma, complex family or relationship dynamics, or life transitions that feel heavier than expected—often while appearing to function well on the outside. As a clinical social worker and practice founder, I provide thoughtful, individualized care and help clients connect to the therapeutic approach or clinician best suited to their needs. My work is collaborative, culturally sensitive, and grounded in evidence-based and relational therapies. Therapy can be a supportive space.
Is it time to put your life (or certain aspects of it) up for review? Are you interested in reflecting on what patterns, beliefs, behaviors, values, or relationships may no longer be serving you? With a warm style and an encouraging sense of humor, I'll collaborate with you to identify roadblocks that are keeping you stuck and we'll chart a new path moving forward. No matter our focus, we’ll make sure to develop an individualized treatment plan that honors your specific treatment goals. I strike a balance between unconditional acceptance of who you are and making sure to appropriately challenge you to ensure growth and healing.
Is it time to put your life (or certain aspects of it) up for review? Are you interested in reflecting on what patterns, beliefs, behaviors, values, or relationships may no longer be serving you? With a warm style and an encouraging sense of humor, I'll collaborate with you to identify roadblocks that are keeping you stuck and we'll chart a new path moving forward. No matter our focus, we’ll make sure to develop an individualized treatment plan that honors your specific treatment goals. I strike a balance between unconditional acceptance of who you are and making sure to appropriately challenge you to ensure growth and healing.
You may be feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, navigating a major life transition, struggling with the effects of trauma, or trying to make sense of complicated relationships or questions of identity.
Whatever has brought you here, you don’t need to have everything figured out before reaching out.
Together, we’ll work toward helping you feel more grounded, more connected to yourself, and better equipped to move forward.
You may be feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, navigating a major life transition, struggling with the effects of trauma, or trying to make sense of complicated relationships or questions of identity.
Whatever has brought you here, you don’t need to have everything figured out before reaching out.
Together, we’ll work toward helping you feel more grounded, more connected to yourself, and better equipped to move forward.
I am a clinical psychologist who works primarily with adolescent boys and adult men. Many of the people I see feel stuck in painful or confusing patterns that are hard to name or talk about. I also specialize in working with couples who find themselves caught in recurring conflict, disconnection, or distance.
I am a clinical psychologist who works primarily with adolescent boys and adult men. Many of the people I see feel stuck in painful or confusing patterns that are hard to name or talk about. I also specialize in working with couples who find themselves caught in recurring conflict, disconnection, or distance.
Life can feel overwhelming when you’ve spent years surviving, caring for others, or carrying more than you should. I work with adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, and life transitions. You may also be navigating cultural identity or family expectations and feeling like you’ve been carrying too much for too long. You may be seeking relief, clarity, and a better relationship with yourself. I help you move forward by creating a safe, supportive, and culturally responsive space where we can understand patterns, process experiences, and build healthier ways of coping, connecting, and living.
Life can feel overwhelming when you’ve spent years surviving, caring for others, or carrying more than you should. I work with adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, and life transitions. You may also be navigating cultural identity or family expectations and feeling like you’ve been carrying too much for too long. You may be seeking relief, clarity, and a better relationship with yourself. I help you move forward by creating a safe, supportive, and culturally responsive space where we can understand patterns, process experiences, and build healthier ways of coping, connecting, and living.
understand that reaching out for support can feel like a big step, and I want to assure you that you’ve made a courageous and empowering decision. Whether you’re dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, or simply seeking personal growth, I offer a safe, non-judgmental space where you can express yourself freely. Together, we’ll work to uncover the patterns and beliefs that may be holding you back, and I’ll prov
understand that reaching out for support can feel like a big step, and I want to assure you that you’ve made a courageous and empowering decision. Whether you’re dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, or simply seeking personal growth, I offer a safe, non-judgmental space where you can express yourself freely. Together, we’ll work to uncover the patterns and beliefs that may be holding you back, and I’ll prov
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.
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Number of Therapists in Brooklyn, NY
3,000+
Average cost per session
$183
Therapists in Brooklyn, NY who prioritize treating:
| 94% | Anxiety |
| 94% | Social Anxiety |
| 94% | Health Anxiety |
| 94% | Driving Anxiety |
| 88% | Depression |
| 81% | Relationship Issues |
| 79% | Relationship Anxiety |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 88% | Aetna |
| 72% | Cigna and Evernorth |
| 58% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Brooklyn, NY see their clients
| 53% | Online Only | |
| 47% | In Person and Online |
Gender breakdown
| 78% | Female | |
| 18% | Male | |
| 4% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Brooklyn?
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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.