Couples Counseling Therapists in Downtown, Brooklyn, NY

Therapy can focus on pre- and post-partum stress/anxiety/depression, relationship changes, confidence building, and the difficulty of balancing work and home life.
Have you recently had a baby or is your due date right around the corner? The excitement is probably starting to wear off and the exhaustion and fears are setting in. This period of your life is full of overwhelming changes. Just getting out of the house with a newborn may feel like a challenge. I am a licensed clinical social worker that focuses on providing supportive, nonjudgmental therapy in a comfortable environment for new parents. This can be a scary time for everyone and it is important to remember that you do not have to go through it alone.
Therapy can focus on pre- and post-partum stress/anxiety/depression, relationship changes, confidence building, and the difficulty of balancing work and home life.
Have you recently had a baby or is your due date right around the corner? The excitement is probably starting to wear off and the exhaustion and fears are setting in. This period of your life is full of overwhelming changes. Just getting out of the house with a newborn may feel like a challenge. I am a licensed clinical social worker that focuses on providing supportive, nonjudgmental therapy in a comfortable environment for new parents. This can be a scary time for everyone and it is important to remember that you do not have to go through it alone.

CBT is the most thoroughly researched and recommended type of psychotherapy for depression, anxiety disorders, and a wide range of other psychological and relationship problems.
My main goal is to improve the quality of life of my patients. I encourage my patients not to avoid times of challenge and distress but to utilize them as opportunities for reprioritizing, transformation and personal growth. I am committed to helping each of my patients to identify what a purposeful life means to them and to mutually work through whatever obstacles may interfere with living that life. I continually incorporate the most up to date research and training on evidence based psychotherapy. The gold standard for scientifically based therapy is CBT which is my specialty.
CBT is the most thoroughly researched and recommended type of psychotherapy for depression, anxiety disorders, and a wide range of other psychological and relationship problems.
My main goal is to improve the quality of life of my patients. I encourage my patients not to avoid times of challenge and distress but to utilize them as opportunities for reprioritizing, transformation and personal growth. I am committed to helping each of my patients to identify what a purposeful life means to them and to mutually work through whatever obstacles may interfere with living that life. I continually incorporate the most up to date research and training on evidence based psychotherapy. The gold standard for scientifically based therapy is CBT which is my specialty.

Maddie Wolfond
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Downtown, Brooklyn, NY 11242
My expertise lies in working with adults and couples grappling with anxiety, relationship issues, unresolved trauma, loss, and challenging life transitions.
I use a collaborative, goal-directed, and mindful approach informed by both classical psychoanalysis and cognitive-behavioral approaches including CBT, DBT, and ACT. My approach is insight and skills-oriented, aimed at facilitating lasting and meaningful change and deepening connections. I am also trained in EMDR and the Gottman method.
My expertise lies in working with adults and couples grappling with anxiety, relationship issues, unresolved trauma, loss, and challenging life transitions.
I use a collaborative, goal-directed, and mindful approach informed by both classical psychoanalysis and cognitive-behavioral approaches including CBT, DBT, and ACT. My approach is insight and skills-oriented, aimed at facilitating lasting and meaningful change and deepening connections. I am also trained in EMDR and the Gottman method.

If you're here for ENM knowledgeable relationship therapy, monogamous relationship therapy, or LGBTQ+ individual therapy you've come to the right place.
We work together to enhance your ability to think through problems, discover solutions, and deepen your relationships with others and yourself. In recognizing your personal strengths, I seek to empower and understand you. I’m going to meet you right as you are, right now.
If you're here for ENM knowledgeable relationship therapy, monogamous relationship therapy, or LGBTQ+ individual therapy you've come to the right place.
We work together to enhance your ability to think through problems, discover solutions, and deepen your relationships with others and yourself. In recognizing your personal strengths, I seek to empower and understand you. I’m going to meet you right as you are, right now.

I specialize in anxiety, depression, ADHD and relationship issues.
After years of working with people with ADHD, I can understand how difficult it can be to feel that you function differently in a world that can often feel one-size-fits-all. My practice focuses on finding the right approach for each individual, potentially drawing on a variety of modalities such as talk therapy, CBT and ADHD coaching.
I specialize in anxiety, depression, ADHD and relationship issues.
After years of working with people with ADHD, I can understand how difficult it can be to feel that you function differently in a world that can often feel one-size-fits-all. My practice focuses on finding the right approach for each individual, potentially drawing on a variety of modalities such as talk therapy, CBT and ADHD coaching.

Dr. Esther Rosario
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, MSW, MPA
Verified Verified
Online Only
I have worked with children, adults, families and couples.
You already took the first step. Read a little bit about me to see if I can help you take the next step. I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience. I am licensed in Massachusetts, New York, Florida and Connecticut. I am a Qualified Supervisor in the state of Florida. I graduated from New York University with my Master's in Social Work. I focused on clinical training which included specialized practical training in South Africa. In addition, I have worked with evidence based models nationally and internationally.
I have worked with children, adults, families and couples.
You already took the first step. Read a little bit about me to see if I can help you take the next step. I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience. I am licensed in Massachusetts, New York, Florida and Connecticut. I am a Qualified Supervisor in the state of Florida. I graduated from New York University with my Master's in Social Work. I focused on clinical training which included specialized practical training in South Africa. In addition, I have worked with evidence based models nationally and internationally.

I support people struggling with complex trauma, reproductive trauma, loss, anxiety, and relationship difficulties.
I provide an integrative approach that incorporates EMDR therapy and Somatic Experiencing. My clients are drawn to my approach because they know they’ll receive compassionate, empirically backed support tailored to their unique experiences and needs. Through our work we aim to create lasting change and a renewed sense of self.
I support people struggling with complex trauma, reproductive trauma, loss, anxiety, and relationship difficulties.
I provide an integrative approach that incorporates EMDR therapy and Somatic Experiencing. My clients are drawn to my approach because they know they’ll receive compassionate, empirically backed support tailored to their unique experiences and needs. Through our work we aim to create lasting change and a renewed sense of self.

My focus is on building a supportive and non-judgmental therapeutic space in which we can investigate how early relationship models may inform current interpersonal patterns, with the goal of helping you to relate to others with greater flexibility and choice.
I strive to cultivate a safe environment in which you can fully engage with your emotional experience and begin to revise your internal dialogue and personal narrative. I also work creatively to incorporate skills building techniques for symptom reduction in order to individualize treatment according to your needs.
My focus is on building a supportive and non-judgmental therapeutic space in which we can investigate how early relationship models may inform current interpersonal patterns, with the goal of helping you to relate to others with greater flexibility and choice.
I strive to cultivate a safe environment in which you can fully engage with your emotional experience and begin to revise your internal dialogue and personal narrative. I also work creatively to incorporate skills building techniques for symptom reduction in order to individualize treatment according to your needs.

Jack G Bethke
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Downtown, Brooklyn, NY 11242
Our relationship to ourselves, family, career, or life changes can sometimes seem out of control, leading to depression, anxiety or isolation.
I am a psychotherapist with over 12 years of experience. I work with individuals, couples and families focusing on mending relationships, anxiety, depression, substance use and other serious mental health issues including medication compliance. Further, I have extensive knowledge of LGBTQ issues and GNC non-binary clients and their families.
Our relationship to ourselves, family, career, or life changes can sometimes seem out of control, leading to depression, anxiety or isolation.
I am a psychotherapist with over 12 years of experience. I work with individuals, couples and families focusing on mending relationships, anxiety, depression, substance use and other serious mental health issues including medication compliance. Further, I have extensive knowledge of LGBTQ issues and GNC non-binary clients and their families.

In conjunction, I utilize specific ways to help you build your inner resources/skills to cope with daily life stressors, relationship problems, trauma, anxiety, depression, and other concerns.
I am trained in various specialities, which includes DBT, AEDP and EMDR to focus on various attachment and other personal traumas/PTSD. I practice from an interpersonal, experiential, and mindfulness based approaches. I consider myself to be a holistic trauma-centered, interpersonal and LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist.
In conjunction, I utilize specific ways to help you build your inner resources/skills to cope with daily life stressors, relationship problems, trauma, anxiety, depression, and other concerns.
I am trained in various specialities, which includes DBT, AEDP and EMDR to focus on various attachment and other personal traumas/PTSD. I practice from an interpersonal, experiential, and mindfulness based approaches. I consider myself to be a holistic trauma-centered, interpersonal and LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist.

I work with individuals 18+ and couples.
Whether you’re struggling with life transitions, relationships, or work stress, I’m here to help. I will create a warm, supportive environment to process whatever is coming up for you at the moment. I treat clients of all backgrounds in addressing anxiety, depression, ADHD and OCD. I also work with clients in the process of body acceptance because I understand firsthand how challenging it can be to accept our bodies when we’re constantly exposed to curated images of perfection on social media and in traditional media.
I work with individuals 18+ and couples.
Whether you’re struggling with life transitions, relationships, or work stress, I’m here to help. I will create a warm, supportive environment to process whatever is coming up for you at the moment. I treat clients of all backgrounds in addressing anxiety, depression, ADHD and OCD. I also work with clients in the process of body acceptance because I understand firsthand how challenging it can be to accept our bodies when we’re constantly exposed to curated images of perfection on social media and in traditional media.
Meet Our Couples Counseling Therapists

Dr. Karen Muhammad
Marriage & Family Therapist, DMFT, LMFT, RMFT, CAS, PMP
Verified Verified
Online Only
I provide therapeutic services to diverse populations, including couples, families, individuals, and groups.
My areas of expertise include couples, family, and premarital therapy. I also provide individual therapy for athletes, focusing on enhanced mental performance through guided meditation and focus training. Please use my website's Portia Wiki search engine for detailed information regarding services, insurance coverage, and appointment scheduling.
I provide therapeutic services to diverse populations, including couples, families, individuals, and groups.
My areas of expertise include couples, family, and premarital therapy. I also provide individual therapy for athletes, focusing on enhanced mental performance through guided meditation and focus training. Please use my website's Portia Wiki search engine for detailed information regarding services, insurance coverage, and appointment scheduling.

Successful treatment depends upon the relationship between you and your therapist.
In addition to my work as a general practitioner, I specialize in the treatment of substance use issues utilizing harm reduction psychotherapy. Harm reduction psychotherapy favors an integrative approach and incorporates psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral and motivational enhancement approaches that promote insight, positive change and empowerment.
Successful treatment depends upon the relationship between you and your therapist.
In addition to my work as a general practitioner, I specialize in the treatment of substance use issues utilizing harm reduction psychotherapy. Harm reduction psychotherapy favors an integrative approach and incorporates psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral and motivational enhancement approaches that promote insight, positive change and empowerment.

I bring empathy, humor and enthusiasm to sessions, which I believe has a positive influence on the therapeutic relationship.
I specialize in PTSD, Complex Trauma, and Couple’s Counseling. I am EMDR trained, and I utilize trauma focused CBT to treat clients who have experienced physical, psychological, and sexual trauma. As a Certified Sex Therapist, I see individuals and couples who are looking to overcome their sexual difficulties, and other relationship issues.
I bring empathy, humor and enthusiasm to sessions, which I believe has a positive influence on the therapeutic relationship.
I specialize in PTSD, Complex Trauma, and Couple’s Counseling. I am EMDR trained, and I utilize trauma focused CBT to treat clients who have experienced physical, psychological, and sexual trauma. As a Certified Sex Therapist, I see individuals and couples who are looking to overcome their sexual difficulties, and other relationship issues.

As a licensed clinical therapist, with a focus on couples' counseling, my goal is to enhance, strengthen, and provide insights.
I'm a therapist with Octave and Evernorth Behavioral Care Group. Octave is a mental health practice providing high-quality care covered by multiple insurances. Evernorth Behavioral Care Group is a behavioral health provider group in-network with Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth. For my availability, please reach out to Octave’s team by emailing or calling.
As a licensed clinical therapist, with a focus on couples' counseling, my goal is to enhance, strengthen, and provide insights.
I'm a therapist with Octave and Evernorth Behavioral Care Group. Octave is a mental health practice providing high-quality care covered by multiple insurances. Evernorth Behavioral Care Group is a behavioral health provider group in-network with Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth. For my availability, please reach out to Octave’s team by emailing or calling.

I am trained in Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples, helping couples to stop negative negative emotional cycles, and communicate better together.
I help patients manage depression, anxiety, relationships, and career transitions and have extensive experience with young adults and students struggling with balance, procrastination, stress, and attention/concentration issues. I specialize in working with those who have histories of childhood trauma, relationships, family addiction, and disordered eating.
I am trained in Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples, helping couples to stop negative negative emotional cycles, and communicate better together.
I help patients manage depression, anxiety, relationships, and career transitions and have extensive experience with young adults and students struggling with balance, procrastination, stress, and attention/concentration issues. I specialize in working with those who have histories of childhood trauma, relationships, family addiction, and disordered eating.

Ali Jaffer
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, MA, EdM
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Downtown, Brooklyn, NY 11242
It's difficult to make progress in deep aloneness and my experience has taught me that positive change comes from the therapeutic relationship that we build together.
Dealing with overwhelming emotions and stress can often be an isolating experience, but it does not have to be. My goal as a clinician is to create a safe setting for healing through compassion, understanding, and trust. Our work together will focus on gaining a stronger understanding of yourself while obtaining skills and techniques to forge meaning through difficult moments in life. I believe that high quality therapy comes from a customized approach by taking evidence-based methodologies and tailoring them to an individual’s personality and needs.
It's difficult to make progress in deep aloneness and my experience has taught me that positive change comes from the therapeutic relationship that we build together.
Dealing with overwhelming emotions and stress can often be an isolating experience, but it does not have to be. My goal as a clinician is to create a safe setting for healing through compassion, understanding, and trust. Our work together will focus on gaining a stronger understanding of yourself while obtaining skills and techniques to forge meaning through difficult moments in life. I believe that high quality therapy comes from a customized approach by taking evidence-based methodologies and tailoring them to an individual’s personality and needs.

He's worked with adults, college students, and couples dealing with anxiety, depression, grief/bereavement, spirituality, relationship difficulties, career uncertainty, trauma, and substance abuse.
Benjamin’s practice draws on Person-Centered and Psychodynamic approaches, while utilizing a number of other methods, based on the clients’ needs. These include REBT/CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness-based skills, and Internal Family Systems (IFS). With these eclectic tools, he aims to create an environment where clients feel safe, accepted, and heard.
He's worked with adults, college students, and couples dealing with anxiety, depression, grief/bereavement, spirituality, relationship difficulties, career uncertainty, trauma, and substance abuse.
Benjamin’s practice draws on Person-Centered and Psychodynamic approaches, while utilizing a number of other methods, based on the clients’ needs. These include REBT/CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness-based skills, and Internal Family Systems (IFS). With these eclectic tools, he aims to create an environment where clients feel safe, accepted, and heard.

Lili E Feldman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Downtown, Brooklyn, NY 11242
The most important part of therapy is the relationship between the therapist and client.
I offer visits in my comfortable home office in Kensington, Brooklyn. Virtual sessions are aslo available via Zoom and Facetime. Check out my website at LiliFeldman.com
The most important part of therapy is the relationship between the therapist and client.
I offer visits in my comfortable home office in Kensington, Brooklyn. Virtual sessions are aslo available via Zoom and Facetime. Check out my website at LiliFeldman.com

I have 30 years of experience working with individuals and couples.
My specialties are working with those struggling with addiction, issues related to food and body image, sex therapy and supervision. I will be starting a group for therapists who treat patients with addiction and a group for new therapists. I am working in person as well as virtually.
I have 30 years of experience working with individuals and couples.
My specialties are working with those struggling with addiction, issues related to food and body image, sex therapy and supervision. I will be starting a group for therapists who treat patients with addiction and a group for new therapists. I am working in person as well as virtually.