Therapists in Brooklyn, NY

Shayla is an experienced therapist with over 16 years of working with adults struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, difficult relationships and alcohol/substance misuse. She offers a holistic approach to person-centered care in a non-judgmental, supportive, and safe space. Shayla places a strong emphasis on building trust with her clients and tailoring treatment towards individual needs while using a strengths-based perspective.

Whether you're struggling with something specific, or coming to therapy to improve your well being and better know yourself, I work with clients to remove the obstacles and uncover the innate healing wisdom we all possess. Together, we'll create a non-judgmental space in which you can feel both supported and challenged.

No matter what you are facing in your life, entering into a therapeutic relationship will foster growth and create opportunities for repair. I bring a collaborative and relational approach to my work. Using warmth, humor, and non-judgmental curiosity, I provide you with a safe environment where together we will work to enhance your inherent strengths and enact lasting change.

Congratulations on taking the first step on your journey towards becoming a better you. Acknowledging the need to change is easy but following through is difficult. Finding the right person to help you through your journey can be draining but important in successfully accomplishing your goals. Allowing yourself to be vulnerable to another person is scary, but it is a strength that aids in the healing process. Humanistic and cognitive behavioral theories are used in an integrative approach to help understand your unique life experiences and how they have led to deficit-based feelings, emotions, and behaviors.

Serving children, teens and young adults with a range of social emotional and mental health issues using a holistic and strengths-based approach in helping clients to meet their goals.

I am a mindfully compassionate licensed psychologist with a temperament that is innately optimistic. Over the past 25 years, I am grateful to have had many opportunities to provide evidence based therapeutic services to a diverse client population that encompass a wide range of cultures, developmental ages and psychiatric issues. As a passionate life-long student, I obtained a doctor of psychology degree in Applied Psychology from New York University Steinhardt School of Human Development and Education as well as a master’s of science in education and an advanced certificate in school psychology from Brooklyn College.

I have been working with clients for over 30 years combining my NLP/Hypnosis/Dance Movement Therapy and traditional Clinical Psychology training. My orientation is short term solution focussed. When a client comes for a session we identify their goals and determine what technique(s) would be most helpful. My clients will often say that they have received lifelong tools and have new perspectives and breakthroughs with themselves and their relationships.

The therapeutic relationship is one that can bring great change and growth. I deeply invest in my clients and the work we do so to create the change you want and need. You goals will always lead but I am not a quiet therapist. I work with adults, couples and families in all forms. You will learn concrete tools to impact and improve your daily life so you can reach your goals. Trust is key and I will be a safe space for you to process your feelings and thoughts. Life is full of twists and turns.I will work with you to manage and grow from them.

Sometimes it can be very difficult to reach out for help. I believe in providing clients with a safe therapeutic environment to explore and address hardships they may be experiencing. By using an integrative approach, we will tailor your treatment to your needs.

Psychotherapy offers us the opportunity to have the support we need to examine those areas of our lives we find painful, confusing, and/or challenging. It is common for all of us from time to time to feel "stuck" in our lives, or faced with problems that we cannot seem to overcome. My goal is to help my clients access their internal and interpersonal resources in ways that are healing and help them gain a greater sense of personal agency in their lives. We may achieve this by exploring the past, looking at the present, or a combination of both.

I am a non-judgemental empathic therapist with 20 years of experience working with patients with various issues that impact their ability to be as productive and happy as they would like to be. I use a client -centered approach where I focus on understanding people's strengths and how those strengths can be used more cohesively. I am a very good listener and shy away from giving tons of advice to someone but rather encourage the person I am working with to shape their decision making and life choices. I am also very responsive to a client's concerns .

My style is warm and progressive. I specialize in working with children and young people, particularly young women and femmes, to cope with anxiety, depression, periods of change, social-emotional processing, Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder, and interpersonal challenges. I also work to address the impacts of trauma on client's everyday lives and functioning.

Individuals and couples who see me for therapy are typically dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, a low sense of self-worth, grief, and/or trauma. They are struggling to take risks with vulnerability, to process loss, set boundaries, understand the power of no, discern safe spaces, and build trust. Many of my patients are challenged by the stories their anxiety tells them, negative self-talk, sadness that makes it difficult to effectively process their thoughts and feelings, and previous traumatic experiences or vicarious exposure to trauma.

Shahem is a Black, queer therapist currently stationed in Brooklyn, New York. Shahem earned their Master’s in Social Work from New York University’s Silver School of Social Work as well as two Bachelor’s degrees in both Political Science and Women & Gender Studies. Through the usage of their keen awareness of positionality in a capitalistic, White supremacist, patriarchal society Shahem assists marginalized, patriarchy-impacted people in coping with the stress and trauma of it all.

Cobblestone Associates specializes in workplace issues, and recognizes the importance of supportive and affirming work environments for maintaining mental health.

A good therapist helps clarify what we already do well and separates out what's useful from what's not. Therapy is about expanding your repertoire, spotting better choices, and enhancing communication skills. When insecurities worm their way into everyday life, and you're more or less "stuck" at an unsatisfying plateau, that's exactly when therapy makes a meaningful difference. On the road from confusion to clarity: a good place to be.

Finding the right person to talk to can be very difficult. My goal is to make it easier for you by meeting you where you are at and providing you with a safe, warm, and understanding environment. Through our sessions, we will work together to gain the tools and skills that will help you reach a higher version of yourself.

Hello! Thanks for stopping by my profile, looking for a therapist is not an easy task, I know! If you struggle in your relationships with friends, lovers, colleagues, partners, family, and even with yourself, you’ve come to the right place. Together, we’ll navigate challenges around setting boundaries, creating healthy outlets for emotional expression, connecting to the body, and communicating how you feel. Throughout our work, I aim to support you uncover the core of what keeps you stuck in indecision, from making lifestyle changes, and gaining tolerance for the many unknowns in life.

Once you are engaged in a safe, validating and honest therapeutic space, there is tremendous potential for growth. I appreciate the risk you take when you share your struggles and stories. In honoring that risk, I will remind you every step of the way of your power. Pain, distress and discomfort can inform us about the ways we see, move through, and live in the world. I will encourage you to explore these pain points and move forward with a new perspective: more in alignment with your values and goals. I come from a social justice framework and trauma-informed lens, acknowledging how inequity and injustice inform your narrative.