Therapists in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, NY

I'm a Columbia University-trained Latinx (bilingual) licensed psychologist, with over 20 years of experience. I'm also the co-founder of Feelthentic Therapy Group, PLLC a clinic that offers online therapy services to residents of New York, Florida and Puerto Rico. I'm also the Director of The Psychological Center which is the training clinic for the Clinical Psychology PhD Program at The City College of NY. I center my work on the intersection of mental health and culture. My psychodynamic approach to treatment promotes the exploration of unconscious processes that impact one’s feelings, thoughts and behaviors.

Welcome to my practice! If you are struggling with anxiety or life stressors and are feeling overwhelmed, you have come to the right place. I help adults find a better life balance, reduce stress and incorporate more happiness and mindfulness into their life. I also support parents to better understand and manage challenging child and adolescent behaviors. I have 20 years of experience working with individuals and families as a therapist.

On paper, you should be happy. You’ve checked all the boxes in front of you– got the degrees, job, achievements, all of those notches on the ladder that you expected to lead to a fulfilling life. But you’re filled with fear– fear that you'll mess up at work, fear about disappointing your family, fear that you don’t measure up to where everyone else is, and maybe most of all, fear that everything you’ve worked so hard for isn’t even what you really want.

Using a holistic approach to therapy, I work with clients to enhance their emotional, physical, and spiritual wellness. I am an active, yet non-judgemental, participant in sessions and assist individuals in accessing emotional freedom. Drawing from various therapeutic modalities I assist clients in untangling old stories and building a healthier frame of reference from which to live a fulfilled life with greater emotional health and wellness. When we become depressed and anxious we often lose track of what originally inspired us. Reconnecting to purpose can have a wonderful effect on our mental health.

The collective grief of the pandemic has left us facing anxiety and unstability we may have already been managing before, but it's now magnified by the loss of so much of what we remember having. Emerging feelings can include grief, depression, relationship issues, parenting stress, and even anger. This can leave us feeling isolated and alone as we struggle to navigate through the monotony and difficulties of our new every day.

Life experiences can bring pain and conflict resulting in depression, anxiety and coping with substances. I frequently hear the expression of loneliness, emptiness and feeling unfulfilled in people's lives and the sadness, disappointment and anger over relationships with themselves, partners, family and friends that fail to satisfy those needs. Experience has taught me that feeling heard and understood generates a sense of hope and stimulates movement toward insight through exploration and examination of one's inner life. Psychodynamic psychotherapy offers the framework and space for this work, leading to corrective emotional experiences and a more satisfying life and relationships.

I am clinical psychologist providing therapy and assessment services in Scarsdale and Greenwich. I treat various conditions, such as depression, anxiety, behavioral problems, social anxiety, and school/work issues. I also focus on life transitions, whether that be a recent move, transition from college, changes in family dynamics, or changes in significant relationships. Furthermore, I have extensive experience in conducting psychological assessments. Therapeutically, I focus on developing teens and adults, where as I provide assessments for all ages.

An ideal client would possibly seeking out support and guidance when struggling with a current experience or still processing an experience of the past. The clients goal will be to work on their selves with the help of the therapist to better understand their own needs and wishes. Their goal would be to navigate and heal themselves so that they may work on learning to accept themselves.

Navigating life’s challenges in an increasingly chaotic world can feel overwhelming, scary, and even numbing; as a licensed counselor I believe in the power of therapy to facilitate healing, growth, safety, serenity, and self-actualization in the face of life's many demands. I am a passionate advocate for social equity, justice, and accessibility to services for all, and while I work with people of all walks and persuasions, I specialize in therapy with fellow members of the LGBTQ+ community, individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use challenges, and those dealing with trauma, depression, and anxiety.

I have found that personal growth is best cultivated when we lean into support from trusted others. Therapy can be a place to connect with a reliable support figure that can assist you in navigating difficulties differently. As a therapist, I believe in the power of the therapeutic alliance. Together we can discover (or reinforce) helpful approaches used to address your desired areas of growth. Empathy, autonomy, and accountability are values I center to empower you to nurture your mental health and relationship goals. We can work together to take what is realized in therapy, and apply it to your real life.

Dr. Langer provides individual psychotherapy to teenagers and adults using an integrative approach. Treatment is guided by principles of Cognitive-Behavioral and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. Above all else, Dr. Langer believes in the importance of the therapist-patient relationship, providing a supportive space, and working collaboratively to help clients make changes, gain insight, and improve their lives.

I work with all individuals who have a desire to define, explore, and expand themselves in an authentic and creative way. My ideal client is ready to work to build self-esteem, self-compassion, self-awareness, and healthy boundaries with others. My practice focuses on supporting individuals who have been through physical, emotional, and sexual traumas at any age, with emphasis on how childhood trauma can shape adulthood and the development complex/chronic PTSD. I also work with children and adults on the autism spectrum to improve their understanding of themselves and others, as well as foster an increased mastery of expression.

I provide a warm and welcoming environment to support my clients in decreasing stress and anxiety and increasing contentment, growth, and wellness in their lives. I draw on a holistic mind-body approach incorporating mindfulness techniques, CBT, and talk therapy. I specialize in the intersection of motherhood and high performance burnout supporting my clients in navigating the balance of parenthood, a fulfilling career, and cultivating a joyful and meaningful life.

Are you highly anxious yet working a demanding job? Or you are pregnant, postpartum or parenting and just not feeling like your old self? Our work will teach you to feel more connected to yourself and your relationships and support you to better manage work and life demands. Many women find their anxiety increases when they are starting to think about getting pregnant, and anxiety is often exacerbated during pregnancy and postpartum - I offer extensive knowledge to support you and coping strategies so that you can heal and grow.

Every stage of life has its own challenges, and having someone to explore those challenges with is the key to understanding yourself better. As we age, whether from childhood to adolescence or into midlife and beyond, our focus shifts and our desires and needs shift as well. We all struggle to understand how our complex relationships can grow and change, how understanding ourselves leads to us getting more of what we want out of life. Happiness and purpose come when we work to understand ourselves as we change.

Life’s challenges and changes can sometimes feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to go through it alone. Engaging in therapy can be a step towards increasing self-awareness, building self-esteem and tapping into joy. I’m here to walk with you through growth and healing. Together we will focus on your individual strengths and personal goals to develop the tools necessary to process past traumas, overcome adversity and manage anxiety, transition or loss.

I specialize in working with adolescents and young adults, and with individuals of all ages who struggle with issues and challenges to living an authentic and fulfilling life. Whether it be questions around sexuality, gender identity, feelings of depression, sadness, or suicidal ideation we can explore and discuss all these topics and more. Together we can identify the barriers that exist and collaborate to find ways to overcome them to reach a more satisfying state of being.