Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Downtown, Brooklyn, NY

I am a Licensed Creative Arts Therapist and Psychotherapist that provides each of my clients with a highly-individualized, curated, holistic experience that is goal-oriented. I utilize different modalities that encompass art therapy, CBT , mindfulness, and meditation. I have experience working with a diverse caseload of clients that include children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. Each client is unique and therefore, my treatment methodology for each client I serve, is unique.

I offer an authentic therapeutic style that is compassionate, empathic, supportive, and provide individualized approaches to counseling that is collaborative, personalized, and nonjudgmental where you can feel safe to explore and gain deeper insight into your emotions, experiences, feelings, thoughts, and relationships. I blend elements of cognitive -behavioral, psychodynamic therapy, strengths-based, and mindfulness strategies to best serve you and your unique interests, needs, and goals as you embark on your therapeutic journey to improving your overall wellbeing.

I am passionate about helping you connect to your innate goodness and lovability while improving your self-esteem. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety or having difficulty managing a transition or life change, your sense of self may have taken a hit. By developing a genuine relationship with you and using creativity, evidence based treatment and little humor we can work collaboratively to make little improvements that will have a big impact. You are ready for change and I am here to help you get there.

I provide counseling to adults to support attainment of therapy goals and ways to more effectively meet life’s challenges. My approach involves the discovery and exploration of patterns that have formed in your life unconsciously and the development of steps you may take to make them more conscious, healthy, and deliberate. I draw on your strengths and attributes as well as on a variety of evidence-based techniques, such as from cognitive behavior therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and psychodynamic therapy, as appropriate to help you reach treatment goals.

We find ourselves in a time with an increased need for mental health treatment and support. Maybe you want to alleviate distressing symptoms, find a solution to a particular problem, practice self-exploration or achieve personal growth. It is my goal to provide you with a safe space online to explore and achieve your goals. My areas of focus are anxiety, stress management, depression, cultural and racial identify issues, and career development.

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.

I have extensive experience working with people who are LGBTQ+, polyamorous/ENM, neurodivergent, sex workers, disabled, kink-identified, and HIV positive. Some of the issues I can help you cope with include low self-esteem, intrusive thoughts, loneliness, past trauma, and difficult relationships with family members. My style is non-judgmental and collaborative to help bring about the changes you are seeking. Additionally, I am an out trans person, and I love working with other trans people and those who have trans loved ones in their lives.

Beginning therapy, although challenging, can be a real opportunity to better understand yourself and your choices. and ultimately improve your overall quality of life. By examining our feelings, thoughts, and repeating patterns more closely, one gains insight and can be mobilized to change. I am a clinical psychologist who is dedicated to working with adults, both individuals and couples, to both explore and challenge that which is getting in the way of a more meaningful and adaptive way of being with yourself and others.

I believe that you are the expert in your life and my job is to help you become your best self, as you define it. Life demands can get in our way and throw us off track. I am here to help you find the balance you are looking for. My approach is collaborative, client centered, and solution oriented. Each client is unique and sessions are tailored to the individual. I use a variety of techniques rooted in CBT , behavior modification, and problem solving therapy.

When you determine that you should seek counseling services I keep in mind that each individual is different biologically, psychologically, sociologically and economically. I also understand that receiving a diagnosis will have an impact on you, your family, friends, lifestyle and social situation. As a counselor I am aware that left untreated many disorders can escalate and in some cases as in substance abuse cause chemical changes in the brain, with mental disorders left untreated can have a negative impact on your life.

Are you motivated to make a change in your life? Are there issues in your personal life in regards to dealing with stress, anxiety, or depression, and identifying that your current coping skills are not working for you? The goal is to build awareness and knowledge and acquire skills that help you become independent in facing future challenges. I want to help you grow as an individual, and learn how to better understand yourself emotionally, and put action outside of therapy into achieving goals of independent coping with the stressors you are facing.

The post COVID years hae been difficult, even for those of us that feel we have it together, so feeling at odds with ourselves isfeeling unusual feeling these days. Perhaps anxiety, confusion, and loss is something on your plate right now. Maybe family, and/ or personal relationships have gotten to the point where those issues you were handling so well need more attention right now. We can work together to help you find new ways to resolve conflicts, anger, depression or even self-esteem. You can learn various coping strategies that will give you some control over those troubling issues and together, we can work toward your goals.

My goal as a therapist is to create a safe space that is supportive and non judgmental. I want you to feel heard and understood. I believe the relationship between the therapist and client is the foundation of therapy. As a therapist and dietitian, I believe the journey to mental health involves caring for ourselves in a holistic manner. How we think, what we eat, how we move impacts our mental well-being. Problems may arise when thoughts become distorted and negatively impact ones view of self and life. Therapy provides the opportunity to explore these challenges and create thought patterns that promotes self-growth and healing.

I became a therapist because I truly believe in the healing that can result from having a trusting, non-judgmental environment in which to process emotions. I practice from an attachment-focused, trauma-informed lens that emphasizes a sense of safety, honesty, and choice. In our work together, we will identify your needs and goals, and we will collaborate to address them at a pace that feels comfortable for you. My priority is to create a safe and nurturing space for you to explore your insights, feelings, challenges, and strengths.

Natalie practices with a warm and non-judgmental style and prioritizes understanding each client's unique story, challenges, and hopes for therapy. Natalie helps clients understand how their past informs their present. Natalie integrates cognitive behavioral and strengths-based interventions to help clients connect to their inherent capacity for resilience and develop new ways of coping.

I am a NY state licensed Psychologist with over 15 years of clinical experience with youth and families from diverse backgrounds. Over the years, I have enjoyed helping my clients learn how to better cope with many issues including behavioral difficulties, anxiety, depression, trauma, academic and social challenges in school, self harm, parental separation, teenage identity, and general parenting challenges. I view the child as part of a larger system which includes family, community, school, and culture. I take an active stance as a therapist, while offering a warm, supportive, down to earth, strength-based, and practical approach.

Therapy, whether for first time clients or returning clients can be overwhelming at times. I am here to slowly meet you where you are. I strive to create a safe, warm, genuine and non-judgmental therapeutic space in order to build a strong collaborative relationship and explore your areas for growth.

Most of the clients I see are experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, PTSD, relationship issues, and loss. I dedicated years of my clinical research to find the best possible coping strategies for above mentioned conditions. In my practice, I am using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT ), which helps patients achieve personal growth and rethink or change the ways they approach different dilemmas. My clinical approach is not only to decrease the severity of current acute symptoms, but to help patients maintain a stable emotional state.