Obesity Therapists in Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn, NY

With over two decades of dedicated practice in clinical social work, I bring a depth of understanding and compassion to my work with adults and couples. My areas of expertise include guiding individuals through the complexities of depression, anxiety, and relationship challenges. As a therapist trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), I journey with clients through the shadows of past traumas to the light of healing. Throughout this process, we gently unravel and reweave the tapestries of their lives, transforming pain into resilience.

As we walk through life, our experiences can often leave us feeling disconnected or even shattered; however, life also offers opportunities to heal in the deepest sense of the word. In our work together, it is my intention to walk alongside you as you find your way to your highest, most centered self. In my work, I have found that everyone collects trauma along the way and that within the context of a therapeutic relationship, meaning can be created and transformation occurs.

Our team of therapists & psychiatrists are leading minds in mental health. We understand your unique needs and are dedicated to helping you find solutions to life’s challenges. We use the most up to date, scientifically proven treatments. When patients have the courage to place faith in us, we have a responsibility to justify their confidence.

You are whole. You are worthy. You are welcome here. Sometimes life feels overwhelming, scary, and messy. You don't have to walk through the fire alone. There can be no change without awareness. I view therapy as a tool for just that: increased understanding of our inner and outer worlds. I use a variety of therapies to guide exploration and confront the realities that inform you and that may be holding you back. With compassion and great care for safety, we’ll continue to uncover your personal strengths that equip you with the self-confidence to navigate your life and relationships.

I work well with clients who are ready to deal actively with their issues and see real progress. Whether with individuals, couples, families or as a leader of group therapy, I combine psychoeducation and an eclectic mix of techniques from traditional talk therapy, psychodrama, EMDR, Somatic Experiencing and mind-body techniques. My practice has been primarily virtual since the pandemic, but I am starting to see clients in person on Wednesdays. Please inquire!

Every human being has the emotional need to be understood and validated. When this need is met, we can find our true selves and live an authentic life, which brings happiness and satisfaction. However, when this is absent from our lives, we struggle just to survive and we experience pain and suffering. Some of us are fortunate to have people in our lives who try to support and help us, but their comments and feedback are limited by their lack of training as a therapist and by their personal perspectives and values.

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 practice consists of helping my clients become more effective actors in their lives. In the service of these goals, I teach them how to become better critical thinkers, (working together on creating healthy beliefs about themselves, others, and their environments), providing the mental tools required for emotional regulation and a fulfilling life. Additionally, we work together on understanding the past and present sources of troublesome behaviors and reducing them; this approach is called Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. And, I specialize in a form of CBT called Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), used to treat OCD.

If you’re not feeling like yourself lately, you’re not alone. I don’t know many people that have not been affected in some way by the Pandemic and its related stressors. And it's not as if life was stress-free before COVID, either. The world is spinning faster by the minute, and the expectations placed upon us by work, relationships, and family can feel exasperating. We demand a lot of ourselves, and sometimes we feel that we’re not living up to our own standards, or that we’re not where we should be in our lives, that success and happiness are eluding us despite our best efforts. Therapy can help you get back on track.

Who you are is not an apology. Your uniqueness deserves to be seen, be heard, and be valued. I am here to help you create the change you desire. My therapy practice is person-centered and strength-based. I use an integrative approach that centers cross-culturalism, feminism, and LGBTQ+ affirmation. Empathy, trust, and compassion are the foundations of my therapy style.

I specialize in treating anxiety spectrum disorders such as OCD, GAD, specific phobias, panic disorder, and social phobia, this treatment is very specific and I utilize ERP, mindfulness based techniques, CBT and ACT to help people to reduce symptoms. I am currently being trained in ICBT (inference based cognitive behavioral therapy) for OCD as well. I dedicate myself to learning any new treatment modalities that could better help my clients. I want you to feel heard, safe, and comfortable. I want you to feel that you are not alone and have someone in your corner when times are difficult. You do not have to do this alone.