Therapists in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, NY

El Layla Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My specialty is working with Black, brown and multi-ethnic, non-monogamous and QTGNC/questioning folks experiencing depression, anxiety/panic, complex trauma, and relationship or social transitions. In addition, I am experienced serving folks with a range of identities struggling with body image, disordered eating, substance misuse, self-harm, and chronic illness, including chronic pain and social stigma. I work particularly well with folks looking to decolonize their minds, relationships and lives, and generate new values-based, life-affirming constructs for themselves.

Dovid L Halon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSEd
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Hi! Thanks for taking your time to check in. How often do you find yourself thinking about: What's bothering me right now? What is getting in my way of my being successful and reaching my potential? During your visit I will do my best to help you answer these questions and learn about your inner strengths, harnessing and utilizing them to take control of your life. Being in control means that you will be happier and more ready to take on life's daily challenges. You will have the strength and knowledge to make the right decisions, even under stressful circumstances.

Liana Cools
Counselor, LMHC, CST
Verified
Verified
My mission is to help you improve your quality of life, whatever that means to you. I specialize in relationship and sexual health concerns. If you are struggling with sexual trauma, sexual dysfunctions, infidelity, out-of-control sexual behavior, or looking to improve your relationship and sex life with yourself and/or partners, I can help. I'm a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Certified Sex Therapist, and trained in EMDR.

Shani Graves
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
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.

Transformation Concepts LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, DD, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being.
My goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. We can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. We will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.
www.helpmetransformmylife.com
Waitlist for new clients

Mallory Sprague
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
My clients are often struggling with the impacts of trauma, depression, anxiety, or the million ways those things interact; they are looking for immediate coping skills as well as deep introspection to create sustainable self-improvement. Together in therapy we will explore what is keeping you from feeling fulfillment, develop tools to help break down those barriers, and celebrate incremental change each day.

Crystal Bradley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Hi! My name is Crystal Bradley, and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 14 years of clinical experience supporting individuals experiencing symptoms of Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety, and Schizophrenia, helping clients undergoing life transitions, healing from trauma, and managing the illness of addiction. I'm also passionate about supporting women who are managing life transitions. I use a mix of CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Relational, Culturally Sensitive, and Trauma Focused therapies. I believe that emotional discomfort and pain are just as real as physical pain and can affect all areas of your life.

Taylor Colbert
Counselor, LMHC, MA
Verified
Verified
Allowing yourself the simplicity of time and space in a non-judgmental and nurturing environment can feel empowering. I hope to assist you in self-reflection, in gaining new perspectives and in building healthier communication. Through a psychodynamic and strength-based approach, and with the use of cognitive- behaviorial techniques, we'll review tools to help challenge distorted thinking, re-direct narratives, foster creativity and set needed boundaries. I'm here to assist you in any way I can.

Camile S Gayle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Whether you are a new parent, new clinician, beginning or transitioning in your career, adjusting to a significant loss, or navigating life changes, every circumstance is an opportunity to hone our personal strengths. With skilled therapeutic support, these challenges offer the ability to remove what is stuck and to evolve. At a minimum, therapy offers a soft place to land from life's obstacles. At its best, therapy transforms lives. I believe in the power inherent in individuals to discover and live a purposeful life. As an experienced clinician, I also provide clinical supervision to expand your professional journey.

Yovanka Green
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSEd
Verified
Verified
My ideal client will want to build rapport and see me as their guide, in helping them reach positive and obtainable goals. This plan will help the client achieve these goals and gain valuable skills and coping techniques that will assist them even when the treatment has been finalized.
Not accepting new clients

M. Rayven Owens
Counselor, PhD, LMHC, BC-TMH
Verified
Verified
Hello! My name is Mary Rayven Owens and I am a Transpersonal Psychologist, NYS Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Board Certified TeleMental Health Provider. In addition to my clinical license, I am also trained and certified in Transpersonal Therapy from the International Institute for Consciousness Exploration and Psychotherapy in the Black Forest, Freiburg, Germany. I conduct individual, group and couples counseling to treat past/current traumas among other mental health dis-tressors. I cater to an inclusive clientele and I especially welcome members of the LGBTQQ, elder and NYPD community.
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Genevieve Uslander
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SIFI
Verified
Verified
I believe that the therapeutic relationship can serve as a healing space. I prioritize building person-centered partnerships that allow all individuals to feel safe throughout their clinical experience. I am very invested in cultivating meaningful relationships centered around trust, openness, and honesty. I find in my practice that this allows for each individual child, teenager, or adult I work with to feel grounded in their own narrative as well as feel self-empowered to utilize the tools they gain throughout our work together.

Britt Reid
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
Verified
Starting therapy is brave. I aim to foster a relationship that is compassionate, free of judgment, and a place where you can express your truest thoughts and feelings. I believe that you are the expert on your own life and the therapeutic space should be one that centers and honors your resiliency and strengths. Treatment is fluid and individualized uniquely for you. As such, I consider our work to be a co-created process and I endeavor to create a space where all expressions of selfhood and identity can be safely expressed.
Not accepting new clients

Makeena Rivers
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified
Verified
I am here to work with clients who are seeking deepened self awareness and self discovery. If you are on a journey to identify, address, or heal from the effects of dysfunctional dynamics in your family, community, friendships, relationships, or even the oppressive forces of the society we live in today, this is the work I look to support. My clients navigate issues varying from depression, anxiety, grief, stress, life transitions, challenges working in activist spaces, creative industries, race-related and identity-related issues. I also work with clients who aren’t sure what draws them to therapy but are looking to find out.

Devin Rubin-DeSimone
Counselor, LMHC, LPC
Verified
Verified
Are you considering talk therapy for the first time? Are you seeking a therapist who can provide care that affirms your LGBTQIA+ identity? Are you hoping to improve your communication and boundary setting skills? Finding a therapist you will be able to trust with your feelings, thoughts, and goals can be a difficult process. Whatever journey brought you here, we will build that trust so that our work together leads to an improvement in your overall health and wellness. My work centers around our relationship and begins with us forging a safe, comfortable, and non-judgemental space for you to share openly.

NuSeasons Marriage and Family Therapy, PC
Marriage & Family Therapist, DMH(c), LMFT, ICADC, CASAC-2
Verified
Verified
James is a graduate of St. Joseph's College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Community Health and Human Services majoring in Counseling and Alcoholism and Addiction Counseling; Mercy College with a Master of Science in Psychology, Master of Science from Iona College in Marriage and Family Therapy. Internationally Certified Alcoholism and Drug Counselor (ICADC), and Credential Alcoholism Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) from the New York State Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services; Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Individual and Group Psychotherapist.

Kerrie Li
Counselor, MS Ed, LMHC
Verified
Verified
Whether you find yourself in a place of emotional distress, stuckness, or relationship confusion, I'm here to compassionately witness your journey and offer up a mirror to you and your experiences. I also specialize in highly sensitive people (HSPs). Being highly sensitive is not a disorder, but a form of sensory processing sensitivity - and could also come with skills and gifts to be honed. However, HSPs in particular can sometimes find relationships, work, and other areas of life to be confusing and disorienting experiences.

Laura Marker
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I believe that therapy is a space for us to tackle life’s difficulties as well as celebrate life, find joy, and build self-compassion. I provide empathic, nonjudgmental psychotherapy, focused on deepening a sense of self-awareness, gaining insight into your emotional experiences, and empowering you to live a more fulfilling life. My therapeutic approach is rooted in relational and attachment-based theories. I frequently use humanistic, and behavioral interventions tailored to meet the needs of the individual or couple I am working with. I strive to create authentic, and collaborative relationships with everyone I work with.
Not accepting new clients

Annmarie Dunkley
MA
1 Endorsed
1 Endorsed
Hello, welcome to my profile. I am so glad to have you here today. I hope that my profile resonates with you. I look forward to meeting with you. I am empathetic and strive to help people navigate their greatest challenges. My approach is warm and friendly. I value being a good listener during our sessions. My goal as a therapist is to help you gain perspective, create space to process, and make decisions for yourself. Life transitions and navigating world events can change us. You’re not alone. Email or call me to set up a consultation call to discuss your needs.

Nanychi Franquiz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Because I was fortunate enough to experience the benefits of therapy on a personal level, I have dedicated my career to providing the same support and guidance to others. Therapy provided me with a safe and judgement free outlet, and I am happy to offer the same safe space to my patients. I see therapy as a highly collaborative experience between patient and clinician and I am a firm believer that the patient is as much a guide in a session as the clinician. It is important to me that my patients feel they have the power to direct the session while still exploring and working through the issues that connected them to therapy.
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How can I find a therapist in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn?
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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.
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.
What type of therapist is right for me?
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.
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.
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.
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.