Therapists in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, NY

You can be functioning, yet still struggle. I will help you build your communication, relationships and self-esteem so you feel more balanced and confident in yourself. You won't waste your time. You'll be challenged about thoughts and behaviors that haven't been working until now. I know you don't just want another therapist. As long as you invest, you will see results; both long and short term. It's not just the session where you will be doing the work. You'll have tools and skills to practice in between so it's continuous all week.

You'd like a place where you can bring and explore your full self, non-judgmentally, and with care. Maybe there's a part of you that's pleading to be seen, heard, and understood. You'd like some assistance in not only making sense of the world around you, but also discovering what that means for you, on your terms. Perhaps you feel like you have it all figured out, but just need a place that can offer you a chance to just "be". You're drained, fatigued, overwhelmed, and frustrated. You're hopeful, curious, and maybe even excited. At your core you know it's time for you to put yourself first, and to give yourself the gift of therapy.

Unprocessed childhood neglect, abuse, witnessing of traumatic events or recent adult interpersonal violence can weigh on us heavily. To reconnect with our natural potential and remember that our ancestors not only passed their trauma on to us but also their victory, I bring a culturally aware approach that incorporates the intersection of trans-generational trauma, gender, and spirituality to healing the issues that cause us anxiety, pain, discomfort and make it difficult to achieve our goal or feel at peace.

Everyday we tell ourselves stories through our thoughts. These stories stem from our lived experiences, which are inseparable from our cultural identities. When we are faced with stress, trauma, grief, or any other life change, it can cause intense feelings of fear, anger, mistrust, loneliness, and sadness within ourselves and the world around us. Together we will explore tools to change what you can, and intentionally accept the unchangeable in a compassionate space. I believe clients know themselves best. I prioritize collaboration, building trust, safety, and honoring the client's identity throughout the therapy process.

Helping individuals understand different stages as we conquer society, personal and work related challenges to help create a clearer picture of how we can be our best self and glow from the inside out. My goal is to create that space for individuals to be their most authentic self.

I help people with a wide range of concerns (work, family, relationships/ divorce/ blended family, depression and anxiety, trauma) find their resilience and agency and help make meaning and sense of experiences. My work stems from Psychodynamic, Humanistic, and Grief training. I work with people in a non judgmental way to help create positive change and heal. It's my belief that our work together in a safe, empathetic environment enables my clients to reach their full potential and improve their quality of life.

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.

Therapy is an integral part of self-care and overall health. My goal is to help clients uncover their strengths and passion to live more fulfilling lives. Communicating (with self or others) is a common area of focus, particularly relating to transitions across the lifespan (such as adolescence, young adulthood, middle age, etc.) as well as facilitating meaningful communication both for the individual and the relationship (for example, couples, family members, friends, and coworkers).

My treatment approach is integrative and pragmatic. I believe the therapeutic environment to be a collaborative process and will work with each client individually to determine a tailored made treatment plan and approach that works best for them. This includes; psychodynamic, CBT, TF-CBT, DBT skills, relational work, ACT and brief solution-based treatment. I have worked/currently work with clients dealing with symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma, family disruption/conflict, stress related to romantic, peer and familial relationships, self-esteem, specific phobias, and disordered eating.

Working with women to help them build self confidence through assertiveness training and better communication skills. Also have lots of experience working with women from domestic violence situations, and helping them release trauma through Somatic Experiencing, CBT and DBT skills.

I am a licensed community-based clinical social worker with advanced training in psychodynamic psychotherapy. I received my masters from Stony Brook University and work with children, adolescents, and adults. I also have experience and clinical training in CBT, DBT, interpersonal therapy, and trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) with a focus on treating depression, anxiety, trauma-related disorders, loss, and personality disorders. I focus on helping improve emotion regulation difficulties, interpersonal problems and behavioral dysregulation.

Life is challenging. Though we all come to therapy for different reasons, each of us is ultimately seeking relief from some form of distress. My approach to therapy is to develop a safe, nonjudgemental and trusting atmosphere where you can freely express your thoughts and feelings. Together, we will collaboratively explore how your lived experience informs and maintains expectations and attitudes - about yourself, others, and the world - and how these may be supporting or thwarting your current efforts to meet your needs in relationships, reach your professional goals, and realize your innermost desires.

Adults and families that partner with me are seeking guidance, compassion, goals that lead (not frustrate), a future plan and a "toolbox" that supports your transformation. You can see the specializations in my intro, and you may know acronyms like CBT, (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), DBT, REBT, ACT and these are foundations for the process of understanding emotions, behavior, patterns, the life you have lived and where you wish to take it. Mind/body work is another arm of gaining confidence and reaching goals. Our work will yield a pattern of new reactions and behaviors and the future you make.

Life can get hard sometimes. We might feel stuck, overwhelmed, helpless, or lonely. These are common feelings of our human experience when life is challenging. Life can be challenging but you don’t have to face the challenge alone. We can work together to reach your full potential, reconnect with people around you, and relieve pain and suffering by diving in and explore within yourself. The healing process begin when we take the steps to work on increasing awareness of ourselves and what we are going through. My goal is to be here for you and provide the support you need along the journey to overcome challenges of life.

Accepting New Patients! I provide psychodynamically informed psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in Creative Arts Therapy, which is a form of psychotherapy that incorporates creative expression into the therapeutic process. In session, I will assist you in identifying, exploring, and expressing underlying thoughts and feelings that may be contributing towards negative patterns and beliefs that may affect daily life. I strive to provide a safe and non-judgmental therapeutic environment for you to meet your treatment goals.

I am particularly interested in disrupting maladaptive family cycles and patterns and understand that breaking free of these cycles — rooted in everything from trauma and systemic oppression to the demands of navigating the modern world and family dynamics — is both deeply inspiring and also feasible. Bearing witness to this transformative change in my client’s lives is one of my greatest honors.