Anxiety Therapists in Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn, NY
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Daljit K Sawhney
Psychologist, PhD, PMH-C
Verified
Verified
I offer specialized counseling for women coping with infertility as well as emotional issues in pregnancy and postpartum such as attachment,
anxiety
, depression, trauma, loss, and relationship and life transitions.
Have you always dreamt about becoming a mother? Is it what you imagined it to be? You were told that all mothers are happy and perfect. In truth, motherhood is an emotional, complicated and compelling journey from conception, pregnancy, delivery, and into postpartum. No one tells you how hard it can be to actually get pregnant. Others seem to get it so easily, yet you struggle. When you are pregnant, instead of feeling endless joy, you feel sad, scared, angry or anxious. After the baby comes, instead of feeling confident as a new mother, you wonder all the time, what if you aren’t the perfect mother?
Karen Jacobson
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
Verified
As a CBT goal-focused therapist I partner with my clients to help them achieve effective life changes. This approach can be particularly effective for individuals who experience symptoms related to
anxiety
, depression, PTSD, stress and other conditions that interfere with their quality of life. In a non-judgmental, supportive environment, I work with my clients to help them develop ways to achieve their goals.
Jennifer Shrier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
There is a great deal of disappointment, loss, and social isolation due to this pandemic right now. I would be honored to work with you at this time. Sometimes situations become too difficult for us to handle on our own. Receiving support and guidance can be helpful in building self confidence and strength to handle situations and address conflicts. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, experienced in working with adults treating a variety of issues including
anxiety
, depression, self esteem, relationship conflicts, pregnancy, and divorce. I did my undergraduate work at Cornell University, and I received my Masters from NYU.
Sophia Soloway
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA
Verified
Verified
I have extensive experience working with adolescents and adults coping with a wide variety of issues, including
anxiety
, depression, challenging life circumstances, life transitions, relationship issues, and trauma.
Reaching out to a therapist can be a daunting task. It is difficult to make changes and break unhealthy patterns and
anxiety
and depression can feel crippling. Therapy can play a large role in helping individuals lead happier, more productive lives. We all face challenges but with the proper support, your challenges do not need to define you or stop you from achieving happiness and success. I believe in treating each patient as an individual. While my orientation is primarily psychodynamic I also use Emotionally Focused Tapping (EFT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Jocelyn T Schwartz
Counselor, LMHC, LPC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I believe each of us is born with an authentic self that guides us on our path and has the innate capacity for healing. When that authentic self is not nurtured enough by our environment, it develops defenses as protection. Patterns of behavior, ways of perceiving the world, and
anxiety
often result. Through our work together, I help you to integrate mind, body and spirit, strengthening your authentic self and exploring whether the defenses are still needed. I am interested in your strengths as well as your struggles, and my aim is for you to begin to feel grounded, whole and centered.
Elizabeth Vaughan
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified
6 Endorsed
Verified
6 Endorsed
I am experienced in working with clients who are struggling with
anxiety
, depression, relationship issues, life transitions or adjustments, grief, and self-esteem.
Everyone deserves a space in their lives in which they feel heard, acknowledged, accepted, and safe. Finding the right therapist and imagining how it might feel to open up to someone new can be difficult as well as emotionally draining. In understanding some of these challenges, I facilitate a comfortable and non-judgmental space in which you can feel comfortable being vulnerable. I take a person-centered and strengths-based approach to therapy, and believe that a strong therapeutic relationship between client and therapist is one of the most important aspects of our work.
Peace-Filled Mental Health Counseling Services
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Peace-Filled Mental Health Counseling Services is a multi-cultural team of therapists who specialize in trauma, depression and
anxiety
. We serve adults, adolescents, children and families. PFCS helps individuals recognize and understand the root of their issues, and help them make quality decisions. Our motto is "Change your perspective; change your life." Experience alone does not shape your life. It is your perception of what you are going through and the decisions you make that will determine your outcome.
Kate Brennan
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I welcome clients from all backgrounds and identities, and I'm particularly interested in working with clients who are navigating
anxiety
, depression, relationships, personal and professional motivation, and life transitions.
My approach to therapy is collaborative, strengths-based, and solution-focused. Equal parts warm and direct, I'm intentional about creating a space free from judgment where my clients will feel both supported and challenged as we navigate issues in lockstep with one another.
Jennifer Nathan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Anxiety
, frustration, worry and other challenges can keep us from experiencing joy, success, fulfillment and connection with loved ones. I believe that no matter how stuck or out of control one may feel, healing and growth are always possible.
Sophie Bell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I specialize in supporting people as they navigate the impact of trauma, stress, loss, and life transitions. Our minds and bodies can react to life’s stressors in a range of ways, including
anxiety
, depression, low self-esteem, and relationship difficulties. We all rely on methods of coping with these painful emotional experiences that, over time, may become more harmful than helpful. Our work will help you better understand the source of these struggles and put you on a path towards the health, happiness, and fulfillment that you deeply deserve.
Molly Shea
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Welcome. I work with adults who feel their lives are unsatisfying or not going the way they hoped. The people I see deal with a wide range of difficulties including depression,
anxiety
, relationship problems, negative feelings about themselves, or unhappy work lives. They may feel they have no idea how to make things better. My approach to these kinds of problems starts with building a trusting, collaborative relationship. We will be curious together and develop a shared understanding of your struggles.
Cheryl R Levine
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, R
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I specialize in the treatment of
anxiety
, depression and loss that often arise during life transitions.
Talking helps. By talking we create opportunities for change, we enhance our ability to find satisfaction in our work and in our relationships and we become better able to resolve conflicts and alleviate the physical and emotional tension created when we feel anxious or depressed. As a therapist in private practice since 2001 I have learned that the client has the answers; it is up to the therapist to ask the right questions. I have also learned that having a safe place to talk creates the environment needed for each of us to become our own agents of change.
Not accepting new clients
Doug George
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I work with adults of diverse ages, backgrounds and experiences, facing challenges such as
anxiety
and stress management, loneliness, depression and low self-esteem, adult ADHD, personal loss and chronic illness.
I see therapy as a collaboration, where we work together to identify and address the things that may be holding you back. My approach is both supportive and practical, aimed at creating immediate and sustainable change.
Kristin Eliasberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, MSL
Verified
Verified
My approach to therapy is empathic, engaged, collaborative, and results-oriented. In a safe and nurturing environment, we will work together to explore what may be holding you back from living a fulfilling, satisfying life. Together we will seek solutions which will lead to positive change. I work with clients who are experiencing
anxiety
or depression; feel stuck or confused about their career or personal relationships; or are otherwise unable to achieve important life goals. Together we can find ways for you to gain clarity, become unstuck, and move forward.
Shella Eliacin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified
Verified
Many people struggle to navigate life’s challenges. It is important that you feel supported while confronting these obstacles. In cultivating a supportive and therapeutic relationship, it is my goal to help you reach your goals. I have 10+ years’ experience psychotherapist working with teens and adults. I specialize in treating depression,
anxiety
, grief, trauma, conflict resolution, work stress and more. As a therapist, my approach is collaborative, trauma informed and integrative; incorporating evidence-based approaches including (CBT) Cognitive Behavioral, (DBT) Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Emotion Focused Therapy.
Waitlist for new clients
Courtney Engelstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I have experience working with people with histories of abuse, neglect, trauma, substance misuse,
anxiety
, depression, and other symptoms of mental health that are getting in their way.
I am a social worker partnering with people to make changes in their lives. Creating change can be challenging, and I provide the security and consistency that allows people to grow. I believe that therapy is built on respect, acknowledgment, and reflection where people can develop a clearer picture of their lives, what is working and what could be improved. The support within this relationship allows people to increase their self-awareness, self-compassion, control over their emotions, and coping strategies. Simply regularly meeting with an accepting, non-judgmental therapist can help people feel more at ease in their daily lives.
Orly Moshell Arviv
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
SP works directly with the nervous system and is particularly useful for people who experience chronic
anxiety
, PTSD,
panic
attacks, dissociation and attachment difficulties.
I am a Licensed Psychologist with 16 years of experience in private practice, community and hospital settings. I specialize in the treatment of unresolved emotional injuries from childhood, post-traumatic stress, depression,
anxiety
and grief. The therapy I provide aids clients in gaining insight and altering maladaptive ways of coping, such as addiction, codependency and compulsive behaviors. I also treat acute trauma, that can result from accidents, medical care, interpersonal or community violence.
Mary Beth Cresci
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP
Verified
Verified
I enjoy working with people of various ages and backgrounds on a variety of issues including relationship problems, career difficulties, depression, and
anxiety
. I am a good listener and can be helpful and insightful. I am respectful of cultural and lifestyle diversity. I encourage each person in therapy to explore their current and past ways of experiencing themselves and relating to others. By so doing, they discover new ways of relating and being in the world, thereby producing profound changes in their lives.
Charity Diaz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I treat a range of conditions from
anxiety
, depression, and interpersonal difficulties by helping to process intrapsychic conflicts, strengthening self-esteem and confidence, and managing symptoms.
Hello, I am Charity. As a psychotherapist, I treat individuals, couples, and families navigating emotional difficulties, helping to bring about insight, and supporting life transitions. I provide compassionate care in a safe therapeutic environment. I also challenge my patients to better understand themselves through interpretations and work to support them in exploring the necessary changes to better their lives and relationships. My approach to therapy is collaborative, direct, and psychodynamic. I structure my practice from the evaluation process of getting to know you and tailoring treatment to your specific needs.
Victoria Murray
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
My goal as a therapist is to help you to reach your fullest potential. Whether you are experiencing a condition such as
anxiety
or depression, coping with past trauma, wanting to feel more fulfilled in your relationships or needing support in managing life stress, I will meet you where you are at to start working towards your goals,. I am trained in a variety of therapeutic techniques including CBT, psychodynamic and trauma-focused therapy, and practice holistic treatment that focuses on overall wellness of mind and body. I am a firm believer that "I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become" (Carl Yung).
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Anxiety Therapists
What are the most common treatments for anxiety?
Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other popular forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.
How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?
The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.
When should I seek treatment for anxiety?
Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.
How effective is treatment for anxiety?
Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.