Therapists in Brooklyn, NY

Growth and healing is similar to the flow of water; it is constant and ever-changing. To be successful in this work, we must be continually adjusting to the flow to maintain balance. In order to exist successfully we must be able to adapt and change. My work with clients allows us to build a therapeutic relationship where we explore community, culture and creativity and utilize it in a way to help you flow throughout life's constant changes. The goal is holistic healing; no part of you is left out.

As you navigate life, you will be faced with many challenges and successes. The road to those successful moments all depends on how you react to the bumps along the way. You may feel stuck, defeated, tired, confused, numb and all these feelings are valid. However, remember you are in control even when you feel out of control. As your therapist, I am here as your guide to help you uncover the tools you need to regain the strength, confidence and clarity to keep moving forward.

I offer traditional talk therapy and art therapy when words alone are not enough. I am a New York State Licensed and Board Certified Creative Arts Therapist with additional, post-graduate training in Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy. In addition to my work with children and parents, I have extensive experience working with adults. I help my clients navigate various life challenges while staying true to themselves and strengthening their own individual voices.

You're a creative young adult who's tired of feeling stuck and uncertain. You feel drawn to living life boldly, but fear and insecurity have held you back. You're looking for clarity and want to live in alignment with your true self, but sometimes you're not sure who that is or how to express it. As confusing as that can be, you know you have aspirations and want to regain focus on achieving your goals. You want to feel empowered to make decisions and put yourself out there without constantly second-guessing yourself. You're looking to understand yourself on a deeper level to make choices that feel authentic to who you are.

My goal is to help you feel better. I am a compassionate listener, and I provide a safe, welcoming environment where we can discuss the events or feelings that trouble you. Many people come to therapy believing that their difficulties or emotions are overwhelming. Rest assured, it is possible to change your reality by understanding the patterns, conflicts and obstacles that interfere with your success and happiness.

Sometimes normal life challenges like changing careers, becoming a parent or changes in relationships can contribute to difficult emotions and result in behavior that make us feel stuck, unproductive or even self-destructive. For many, these experiences also leave us feeling anxious, depressed and sometimes struggling with chronic physical conditions. Exploring how your current challenges relate to your temperament, past experiences and needs can give you the tools to feel better. I can provide the support and guidance needed to help you explore, develop awareness and make informed decisions you can feel confident about.

Feeling stuck? Want to bring some playfulness into your life and feel like something can change? Drama Therapy, an experiential approach to facilitating change, is an incredible tool for self-discovery, transformation, and connection. As a queer gender nonconforming therapist, I especially enjoy working with queer and trans folks, and focus on queering my practice away from white supremacist and ableist systems of pathology. My goal is to create a space that feels safe enough for you to expand self-acceptance, grow in ways that are important to you, and maybe even have a laugh in the process.

Hello there! My name is Michelle, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have over 10+ years of experience treating individuals from young-adult to elder-adult life stages and from various backgrounds and cultures with anxiety, Depression, Job Stress, Life Coaching, and Stress. I use Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Breathwork, Mindfulness training, Psychodrama, Bibliotherapy, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy, and many more. I believe in being non-judgmental, direct, and kind. I will also engage in gentle confrontation as needed.

Do you want to reset and recharge? Are you seeking a way to live a fuller life of ease? Have you had some experiences that changed you from trusting others? Does your heart race or you feel panicked about the changes you want to make happen? Do you awake with less and excitement about the day ahead? Is it difficult to get up and greet the sunrise with a smile?

During these uncertain, rapidly changing and complex times we are living through, I seek to meet you where you are and assist you in resolving the pain and confusion which blocks your sense of peace and authenticity, exploring the influence of your early life on your personality, relationships and current stressful situations. Together we will find tools to relieve any anxiety and confusion and we will find a place of equilibrium from which you can engage your inner and outer world in newly effective ways. You can then make the changes you need to make in order to experience fulfillment with yourself and within relationships.

Looking for a warm and empathetic psychotherapist who takes a humanistic approach. My goal is to provide curious inquiry through a non-pathologizing lens filled with compassion and care. I view therapy as a heart-centered, shared journey focused on healing and wellness.

Eric has 18 years experience combining Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Positive Psychology to young adults and artists in the performing and literary arts. He specializes in the "stuck points" that hinder growth and development. His goal is to guide you through your areas of pain, help you overcome feelings of unworthiness, shame, jealousy, artistic blockages, anxiety, and thrive during times of uncertainty and doubt. Eric appreciates and understands the unique challenges and subtle emotional intricacies of the mind/soul of the artist. Eric works from a collaborative, strengths-based, empowerment modality.

Do you feel stuck? Are you looking for new ways to approach challenges in your relationships? Have you felt weighed down by shame or grief?

Becoming a parent is a journey that is unique to everyone. There are moments of both great excitement and fear. I provide psychotherapy to individuals along all points of the journey, from the planning stages of beginning a family to supporting parents in the early years of their children’s’ lives. Individuals with histories of trauma, anxiety or depression may have particular trepidations about this transition. Individually or as a family, I can help you through logistics, learn to manage stress, and process the complex feelings that arise as your family grows.

Steven Sabella is a New York State Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Nationally Certified Counselor with years of experience treating individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, bipolar, trauma, attachment, substance use and relationship issues, among others. His approach is person centered, and not only uses process to address current internal barriers to change, but looks at environmental factors, historic experience and connection to others in order to effectively facilitate positive change. Steven has a Master's in Mental Health Counseling from NYU and brings extensive experience in individual and group therapy.

Are you feeling stuck, caught in a difficulty in which you can't seem to resolve? Does the same situation repeat over and over in different forms? Life is hard and sometimes we need to help of another person, a nonjudgmental listener, to move forward. Whatever problems you face, relationship difficulties, struggles to balance career and personal life, anxiety, grief or health issues, a therapist can serve as your guide. Through the therapeutic process you may also explore your personal history as it relates to current difficulties and, in the process, discover new ways of coping.

When people begin to look for a therapist, it is typically because they want to improve some aspect of their life. Maybe they’d like to feel less depressed, sleep better, drink less, improve a relationship, or even get past a bad relationship. Starting therapy is about deciding that something better is possible and having the courage to work toward a more rewarding future. I take an integrated approach to my treatment using both dynamic and CBT interventions. At heart, I consider myself an existentialist. Therapy is a space to find meaning, set purpose and to figure out what is holding us back from reaching our full potential.