Couples Counseling Therapists in Downtown, Brooklyn, NY

As a licensed mental health professional, I am committed to helping you achieve any goals you may have. by using an eclectic blend of different therapeutic techniques in a way that is tailored to your preferences. My focus includes but is not limited to aging, health anxiety, general anxiety, depression, substance abuse, self harm, eating disorders and couples counselling.

Life can be painful and complicated at times, and so often we react instead of respond to stress. Whether you are an adult, teen, or child, emotions can be complex to navigate and difficult to manage alone. My goal is to support you through difficult moments, help you build awareness and understanding for your behaviors and feelings, gain clarity in confusing times, better understand your relationships, and ultimately help you see life in clearer terms. As a collaborator on this journey, I aim to provide a nurturing and safe environment so that you may explore your internal nature and grow in all the ways you desire.

I like to help my clients to recognize and appreciate the strengths they already possess and to consider and develop fresh perceptions of the past, present, and future. My goal in working with you is to develop a collaborative atmosphere in which you learn to recognize and respect your own expertise and ability to actualize meaningful change in your life. I work with adults experiencing a range of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, and family relationship difficulties.

Although you might come to therapy seeking help with your vulnerabilities, I believe you possess various strengths to develop healthy relationships with yourself and with others and to change your life. Sometimes, we are unable to locate and label what is ailing us– but we understand that something is “off,” or we feel we are not experiencing the full potential of our relationships, capabilities and life. I believe that therapy can be a powerful, supportive exploration of feelings and patterns of behavior that helps us focus on the changes we wish to make in our lives and bring perspective and insight to our life paths.

Have you tried therapy before, but found that it didn't quite work for you? Maybe you stayed with one therapist for too long and never saw the results you were looking for. Or maybe you found that "just talking" about your problems wasn't moving you toward the change you were hoping to make. If you are hungry for personal growth and willing to work at it, the breakthrough you're seeking is within reach. At Brooklyn Somatic Therapy, we integrate a mindfulness-based, experiential and somatic approach to psychotherapy.

Therapy is an experience that can benefit everyone. It allows us to take the time to look closely at ourselves. It can help us manage difficult life changes and improve our relationships. Everyone experiences stress and worry, and speaking with a psychologist who is nonjudgmental and objective can help us understand how to achieve our professional, personal, and relationship goals.

Forming a strong and supportive relationship with each client is the basis of our work. Together we work to identify the sources of your dissatisfaction, to learn about the patterns that are no longer serving you, and to understand the connections between these patterns and your past experiences. By forming a trusting relationship in which you feel safe and understood, you can gain the insight to create more satisfying and meaningful relationships with yourself and others.

I enjoy working with clients who are seeking guidance in creating new opportunities, whether you are excited or terrified by change. I help clients learn to regulate uncomfortable or overwhelming emotions that continue to affect your relationships with others, or to develop and/or maintain interpersonal relationships, as well as those experiencing depression and looking to healthily cope with their symptoms. As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, I am ready to help you navigate your journey in self-discovery or work with couples in need of someone who can identify with them. I am also a Marine Corps Veteran.

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.

Change - whether it is personal, professional, environmental - is the one constant in everyone's life and also the one thing we fear most. It is even more difficult adapting to change that is forced upon us. We often feel alone, vulnerable and unmoored in these moments of transition. As a therapist, I want to assist my clients in tapping into their inner wellspring of resilience and guide them through these challenging life phases; I have experience working with a variety of individuals /concerns/issues, such as LGBTQIA+, veterans, couples , anxiety, depression, stage of life transition and those struggling with identity issues.

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.

Are you seeking support navigating a challenging relationship with a significant other or family member. Working on a complex intimate relationship or recovering from a breakup or separation? How about receiving premarital counseling? If any of this resonates with you please feel free to reach out to me for support.

Brynley believes the most important role of a therapist is as facilitator. In every interaction, Brynley is most concerned with creating a safe space that allows new insights to naturally arise for her clients. She believes the relationship between therapist and client is the most important ingredient in a successful treatment. Above all else, Brynley prioritizes connection, curiosity, communication, and empathy.

Talking helps. You might come to therapy because you’re looking for a place where you can say more - what you’re reluctant to say to others and what you may have never even said to yourself. Or you may be wanting to be understood. Or you may be seeking relief from discomfort. When we first meet, I take a keen and accepting interest in getting to know what’s most important to you.

"No one is immune... No matter what precautions we take, no matter how well we put together a good life...something will inevitably ruin it. Human life is fatally fragile and subject to forces beyond our power to manage. Life is tragic." -T. Keller We cannot protect ourselves from the negative aspects of life no matter how hard we try, but we can be there for one another. My goal is to help individuals navigate the difficulties they encounter in life, by guiding them as they develop strategies and skills that will enable them to live a more satisfying 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.