Couples Counseling Therapists in Downtown, Brooklyn, NY
We will be available to what arises in the therapeutic relationship and how it evokes what you came to want and fear.
I have received training in IFS, Hakomi, Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy, EMDR and am a level II Trauma-Informed Stabilization Treatment (TIST) clinician. My work is informed by Buddhist philosophy and psychoanalytic theory. I consider the therapeutic encounter to be the co-creation of a container spacious enough to hold the unspeakable and the unknowable.
We will be available to what arises in the therapeutic relationship and how it evokes what you came to want and fear.
I have received training in IFS, Hakomi, Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy, EMDR and am a level II Trauma-Informed Stabilization Treatment (TIST) clinician. My work is informed by Buddhist philosophy and psychoanalytic theory. I consider the therapeutic encounter to be the co-creation of a container spacious enough to hold the unspeakable and the unknowable.
I want you to feel good about yourself and I hope to create a therapeutic relationship that allows you to ask for what you need and lean into your strengths.
I work with people managing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship struggles, identity concerns, and life transitions. I have experience working with a wide range of people, including the BIPOC and LGBTQ+ community. I am a skilled couples therapist and have worked with traditional and non-traditional relationship dynamics. and gender dysphoria.
I want you to feel good about yourself and I hope to create a therapeutic relationship that allows you to ask for what you need and lean into your strengths.
I work with people managing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship struggles, identity concerns, and life transitions. I have experience working with a wide range of people, including the BIPOC and LGBTQ+ community. I am a skilled couples therapist and have worked with traditional and non-traditional relationship dynamics. and gender dysphoria.
Accepting new couples & individual therapy clients.
I am clinically trained in Psychodynamic, Somatic, and Experiential approaches to therapy, including Hakomi, Gestalt, Sensorimotor, and Clairvoyant psychotherapy. With my extensive certifications in trauma-conscious yoga therapy, somatic movement, herbalism, dance, & mindfulness, I offer holistic healing with a direct understanding of artists and creatives.
Accepting new couples & individual therapy clients.
I am clinically trained in Psychodynamic, Somatic, and Experiential approaches to therapy, including Hakomi, Gestalt, Sensorimotor, and Clairvoyant psychotherapy. With my extensive certifications in trauma-conscious yoga therapy, somatic movement, herbalism, dance, & mindfulness, I offer holistic healing with a direct understanding of artists and creatives.
J. Allanah Evans
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
My focus is on providing a safe, supportive, nonjudgmental and compassionate space for adults, couples, and families to share their experiences and to help navigate through some more difficult life changes [positive or negative]; to create more balance in your life.
I have 10+ years of experience working with a range of people experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, family conflict, and symptoms of severe, persistent mental illness (SPMI). I believe in creating skills for effective coping mechanisms for overall wellness. I can collaborate with psychiatrists, primary care, social service agencies.
My focus is on providing a safe, supportive, nonjudgmental and compassionate space for adults, couples, and families to share their experiences and to help navigate through some more difficult life changes [positive or negative]; to create more balance in your life.
I have 10+ years of experience working with a range of people experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, family conflict, and symptoms of severe, persistent mental illness (SPMI). I believe in creating skills for effective coping mechanisms for overall wellness. I can collaborate with psychiatrists, primary care, social service agencies.
I specialize in helping men, women, and couples navigate trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges.
I am trained in Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), somatic parts work, and sensorimotor therapy for complex trauma. My approach is trauma-informed and integrative, meaning we'll work at your own pace, paying close attention to what feels safe and supportive for you.
I specialize in helping men, women, and couples navigate trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges.
I am trained in Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), somatic parts work, and sensorimotor therapy for complex trauma. My approach is trauma-informed and integrative, meaning we'll work at your own pace, paying close attention to what feels safe and supportive for you.
Simultaneously, I worked for an outpatient mental health clinic, providing individual, couples, and family therapy.
I like to use a reflective process to ensure you feel as though you are benefiting from sessions. We will engage in some exercises to facilitate discussions and an exploration of growth and development. Throughout the clinical process, we will explore and discuss achievements, milestones, and progress.
Simultaneously, I worked for an outpatient mental health clinic, providing individual, couples, and family therapy.
I like to use a reflective process to ensure you feel as though you are benefiting from sessions. We will engage in some exercises to facilitate discussions and an exploration of growth and development. Throughout the clinical process, we will explore and discuss achievements, milestones, and progress.
I specialize in working with creatives, deep feelers, and individuals in transition who are struggling with grief, relationship patterns, identity shifts, and a longing to reconnect with themselves.
In our first few sessions, you can expect to feel seen and heard. We'll explore what’s bringing you in and begin to uncover the deeper threads in your relationships, your challenges and what brings you joy.
I specialize in working with creatives, deep feelers, and individuals in transition who are struggling with grief, relationship patterns, identity shifts, and a longing to reconnect with themselves.
In our first few sessions, you can expect to feel seen and heard. We'll explore what’s bringing you in and begin to uncover the deeper threads in your relationships, your challenges and what brings you joy.
I often work with those adjusting to life transitions that include parenting, divorce and infidelity, career and relationship conflicts, as well as those hoping to create a closer connection to their partner.
Therapy can be a powerful catalyst for change and the key to bringing your life back into balance. Whether you experience anxiety, depression, or just want support to strike out in a new direction, there's no need to struggle alone. Together, we'll identify the cycle of behaviors preventing you from reaching your goals, devise strategies to cope more effectively and create a plan for positive change.
I often work with those adjusting to life transitions that include parenting, divorce and infidelity, career and relationship conflicts, as well as those hoping to create a closer connection to their partner.
Therapy can be a powerful catalyst for change and the key to bringing your life back into balance. Whether you experience anxiety, depression, or just want support to strike out in a new direction, there's no need to struggle alone. Together, we'll identify the cycle of behaviors preventing you from reaching your goals, devise strategies to cope more effectively and create a plan for positive change.
Darian Gier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Downtown, Brooklyn, NY 11242
Waitlist for new clients
All of us have the basic needs of connection, validation, and support within a trusted relationship.
I am experienced and comfortable working with a variety of clients across different genders and orientations. However, I specialize in working with men and boys regarding issues of contemporary masculinity. It is a challenging and confusing time to be a man, and I hope to help men and boys explore and build a healthy and vulnerable masculine identity.
All of us have the basic needs of connection, validation, and support within a trusted relationship.
I am experienced and comfortable working with a variety of clients across different genders and orientations. However, I specialize in working with men and boys regarding issues of contemporary masculinity. It is a challenging and confusing time to be a man, and I hope to help men and boys explore and build a healthy and vulnerable masculine identity.
Tia believes the therapeutic relationship and providing a safe and accepting space is key to healing and transformative growth.
Tia applies an integrative, client-centered, evidenced-based approach to therapy. She draws from psychodynamic theory, somatic experiencing, narrative therapy, CBT, interpersonal neurobiology, and mindfulness to support healing and growth. Tia tailors her interventions to each client’s unique needs while considering how cultural, systemic, and environmental
Tia believes the therapeutic relationship and providing a safe and accepting space is key to healing and transformative growth.
Tia applies an integrative, client-centered, evidenced-based approach to therapy. She draws from psychodynamic theory, somatic experiencing, narrative therapy, CBT, interpersonal neurobiology, and mindfulness to support healing and growth. Tia tailors her interventions to each client’s unique needs while considering how cultural, systemic, and environmental
I work with clients who may be struggling with depression, anxiety, attachment issues, premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), relationship challenges, creative blocks and low self esteem.
Allowing yourself the simplicity of time and space in a non-judgmental and nurturing environment can feel empowering. I hope to assist you in self-reflection, in gaining new perspectives and in building healthier communication. Through a psychodynamic and strength-based approach, and with the use of cognitive- behaviorial techniques, we'll review tools to help challenge distorted thinking, re-direct narratives, foster creativity and set needed boundaries. I'm here to assist you in any way I can.
I work with clients who may be struggling with depression, anxiety, attachment issues, premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), relationship challenges, creative blocks and low self esteem.
Allowing yourself the simplicity of time and space in a non-judgmental and nurturing environment can feel empowering. I hope to assist you in self-reflection, in gaining new perspectives and in building healthier communication. Through a psychodynamic and strength-based approach, and with the use of cognitive- behaviorial techniques, we'll review tools to help challenge distorted thinking, re-direct narratives, foster creativity and set needed boundaries. I'm here to assist you in any way I can.
Carolyn Ella McIntyre
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, EFT
2 Endorsed
Downtown, Brooklyn, NY 11242
Are you and your partner becoming distant, like roommates?
I have also taken seminars and courses from John Gottman Ph.D. who wrote Why Marriages Succeed or Fail, The Ackerman Institute for the Family, The Psychotherapy Networker Symposium, and Richard Schwartz, Internal Family Systems. I offer individual therapy using AEDP, Diana Fosha, a dynamic approach building on natural resilience.
Are you and your partner becoming distant, like roommates?
I have also taken seminars and courses from John Gottman Ph.D. who wrote Why Marriages Succeed or Fail, The Ackerman Institute for the Family, The Psychotherapy Networker Symposium, and Richard Schwartz, Internal Family Systems. I offer individual therapy using AEDP, Diana Fosha, a dynamic approach building on natural resilience.
I work with individuals and couples experiencing challenges related to: life transitions, bias and discrimination, trauma, aging and loss, relational conflict, parenting, sexuality, addiction, and dynamics of neurodiversity.
How did you get to where you are now? I care about attuning to your biology, experiences of nurture, and the social context of your identity. What of this do you know? What else may you feel, sense, or dream about?
I work with individuals and couples experiencing challenges related to: life transitions, bias and discrimination, trauma, aging and loss, relational conflict, parenting, sexuality, addiction, and dynamics of neurodiversity.
How did you get to where you are now? I care about attuning to your biology, experiences of nurture, and the social context of your identity. What of this do you know? What else may you feel, sense, or dream about?
Sharona Anderson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
My name is Sharona Anderson, and I am passionate about guiding individuals, couples, and families toward healing and growth.
My ideal clients are those who are ready to make positive changes. They are looking for deeper understanding, emotional resilience, and healthier relationships. I take a holistic and systemic approach, exploring the root causes of issues by looking at family systems and childhood attachments. Using a mix of inner child work, spirituality, mindfulness and et.
My name is Sharona Anderson, and I am passionate about guiding individuals, couples, and families toward healing and growth.
My ideal clients are those who are ready to make positive changes. They are looking for deeper understanding, emotional resilience, and healthier relationships. I take a holistic and systemic approach, exploring the root causes of issues by looking at family systems and childhood attachments. Using a mix of inner child work, spirituality, mindfulness and et.
I work primarily with adult individuals and couples struggling with trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges, and burnout.
Welcome! I know the search for a therapist can be daunting, but it is a sign of hopefulness that you are here today and ready for change! Often clients come in feeling stuck in a pattern that's no longer serving them—or maybe struggling in their careers or relationships. Imagine if you could work through some of your past experiences that may be hindering you. You can start to feel lighter, and more connected to yourself and the ones you love. Whatever is bringing you in, we will work together to build upon your strengths and work towards your goals.
I work primarily with adult individuals and couples struggling with trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges, and burnout.
Welcome! I know the search for a therapist can be daunting, but it is a sign of hopefulness that you are here today and ready for change! Often clients come in feeling stuck in a pattern that's no longer serving them—or maybe struggling in their careers or relationships. Imagine if you could work through some of your past experiences that may be hindering you. You can start to feel lighter, and more connected to yourself and the ones you love. Whatever is bringing you in, we will work together to build upon your strengths and work towards your goals.
I have extensive experience helping couples & families cope with life transitions & heal past relationship injuries.
As a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) I am a "specialist" in family and couple therapy with education and training that has REVOLVED around providing quality couple and family therapy. If you developed a heart condition, would you prefer to see a general practitioner or go directly to cardiologist? Relationship "check-ups" are also available!
I have extensive experience helping couples & families cope with life transitions & heal past relationship injuries.
As a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) I am a "specialist" in family and couple therapy with education and training that has REVOLVED around providing quality couple and family therapy. If you developed a heart condition, would you prefer to see a general practitioner or go directly to cardiologist? Relationship "check-ups" are also available!
I'd love to help you with your parenting challenges, relationship issues, and/or family conflict.
Parenting with intention is a challenge when you feel drained, overwhelmed, and stuck in old patterns you desperately want to break. You’ve tried to leave behind the unhealthy relational habits from your own upbringing, but your child’s normal yet challenging behaviors trigger the same old responses. It’s like being caught in a cycle, and despite your best efforts, you're exhausted. You want to raise your child with a respectful, connected approach, but you need space to process your own emotional struggles so that you can show up as the parent you aspire to be.
I'd love to help you with your parenting challenges, relationship issues, and/or family conflict.
Parenting with intention is a challenge when you feel drained, overwhelmed, and stuck in old patterns you desperately want to break. You’ve tried to leave behind the unhealthy relational habits from your own upbringing, but your child’s normal yet challenging behaviors trigger the same old responses. It’s like being caught in a cycle, and despite your best efforts, you're exhausted. You want to raise your child with a respectful, connected approach, but you need space to process your own emotional struggles so that you can show up as the parent you aspire to be.
She specializes in life transitions, relationship challenges, trauma, anxiety, and depression.
In psychotherapy, Mila tailors treatment based on the needs of each individual client. She integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and other evidenced-based interventions with Rogerian theory: compassion and unlimited positive regard to inform her work.
She specializes in life transitions, relationship challenges, trauma, anxiety, and depression.
In psychotherapy, Mila tailors treatment based on the needs of each individual client. She integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and other evidenced-based interventions with Rogerian theory: compassion and unlimited positive regard to inform her work.
I work with neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ couples, polycules, and friends who are looking to resolve tensions, interrupt old and build new patterns, and become closer.
Most of us just want to feel understood, accepted, and cared for as we are. I incorporate a multitude of approaches to help each relationship come to a place of harmony, understanding, and intimacy. I incorporate somatic (body-focused), parts-work, and relational approaches to therapy, like Relational Life Therapy, Imago, Emotionally-Focused Therapy & more.
I work with neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ couples, polycules, and friends who are looking to resolve tensions, interrupt old and build new patterns, and become closer.
Most of us just want to feel understood, accepted, and cared for as we are. I incorporate a multitude of approaches to help each relationship come to a place of harmony, understanding, and intimacy. I incorporate somatic (body-focused), parts-work, and relational approaches to therapy, like Relational Life Therapy, Imago, Emotionally-Focused Therapy & more.
I have experience and training supporting people who are facing general stressors, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, grief, life transitions, and trauma.
My practice offers affordable and inclusive sessions with culturally competent providers. Our goal is to make therapy work for you. The process of taking care of your mental health can be a stressful one & we want to make it as easy as possible. We respond to all inquiries within 2 business days.
I have experience and training supporting people who are facing general stressors, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, grief, life transitions, and trauma.
My practice offers affordable and inclusive sessions with culturally competent providers. Our goal is to make therapy work for you. The process of taking care of your mental health can be a stressful one & we want to make it as easy as possible. We respond to all inquiries within 2 business days.
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Couples Counseling Therapists
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.