Couples Counseling Therapists in Downtown, Brooklyn, NY
I work with couples, families, children, and adult individuals.
I hold a doctorate in clinical psychology and a MSW with 30 + years of experience. I use an eclectic approach, including Object Relations, Self-psychology, Gestalt Psychology, Client Centered model, and evidence based approach such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Interpersonal Psychotherapy to help my clients gain greater emotional freedom.
I work with couples, families, children, and adult individuals.
I hold a doctorate in clinical psychology and a MSW with 30 + years of experience. I use an eclectic approach, including Object Relations, Self-psychology, Gestalt Psychology, Client Centered model, and evidence based approach such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Interpersonal Psychotherapy to help my clients gain greater emotional freedom.
I have extensive experience helping people navigate life transitions, grief, relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, chronic illness, and the effects of 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 extensive experience helping people navigate life transitions, grief, relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, chronic illness, and the effects of 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 specialize in helping clients navigate life transitions, including relationship, pregnancy and parenting issues, career changes, and the complexities of gender diversity.
My approach is grounded in empathy and respect for each person's unique journey .In sessions, we will explore coping strategies and effective communication skills. By integrating evidence-based approaches, my goal is to empower you to navigate challenging situations and embrace the growth opportunities they provide.
I specialize in helping clients navigate life transitions, including relationship, pregnancy and parenting issues, career changes, and the complexities of gender diversity.
My approach is grounded in empathy and respect for each person's unique journey .In sessions, we will explore coping strategies and effective communication skills. By integrating evidence-based approaches, my goal is to empower you to navigate challenging situations and embrace the growth opportunities they provide.
Finding an environment that is unbiased, open-minded and strength-driven is important when it comes to creating a therapeutic relationship that is collaborative and catered to your unique needs.
Knowing when you need help is a strength, and facilitating that process is not easy but you should be proud of yourself for taking time for your mental health. In session, you can expect to feel heard, feel at ease, feel understood and reassured. I will guide you by examining self-care measures, relationships and life events-using compassion.
Finding an environment that is unbiased, open-minded and strength-driven is important when it comes to creating a therapeutic relationship that is collaborative and catered to your unique needs.
Knowing when you need help is a strength, and facilitating that process is not easy but you should be proud of yourself for taking time for your mental health. In session, you can expect to feel heard, feel at ease, feel understood and reassured. I will guide you by examining self-care measures, relationships and life events-using compassion.
In addition to working with individual clients, I work with couples and have training in Emotionally Focused Therapy.
You deserve to feel heard, understood, and valued. I’m passionate about helping people uncover new insights about themselves, empowering them to live more free and authentic lives. I tend to be conversational, collaborative, and engaged during sessions, encouraging open dialogue that fosters honest sharing. I also value feedback and regularly check in because I find it deepens our work together. My goal is to support you on your unique journey of personal growth and self-discovery, and I am dedicated to providing identity-affirming, anti-oppressive care.
In addition to working with individual clients, I work with couples and have training in Emotionally Focused Therapy.
You deserve to feel heard, understood, and valued. I’m passionate about helping people uncover new insights about themselves, empowering them to live more free and authentic lives. I tend to be conversational, collaborative, and engaged during sessions, encouraging open dialogue that fosters honest sharing. I also value feedback and regularly check in because I find it deepens our work together. My goal is to support you on your unique journey of personal growth and self-discovery, and I am dedicated to providing identity-affirming, anti-oppressive care.
Genifer Lancaster
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
Downtown, Brooklyn, NY 11242
I believe that a genuine, authentic therapist- client relationship has the power to heal.
I work from an attachment theory perspective, on the basis that we thrive emotionally and physically when engaged in healthy, connected and secure relationships, the first being the relationship with oneself.
I believe that a genuine, authentic therapist- client relationship has the power to heal.
I work from an attachment theory perspective, on the basis that we thrive emotionally and physically when engaged in healthy, connected and secure relationships, the first being the relationship with oneself.
I work with individuals, couples, and families across the lifespan who are seeking to improve their emotional regulation, address behavioral difficulties, resolve relationship challenges, and cope with life transitions.
My treatment approach is informed by various therapeutic modalities, drawing on a relational psychodynamic lens, focusing on attachment, systems theory, psychoanalysis, trauma care and recovery. I treat a range of conditions by helping to process intrapsychic conflict and somatic anxiety, strengthening self-esteem and confidence, and managing symptoms.
I work with individuals, couples, and families across the lifespan who are seeking to improve their emotional regulation, address behavioral difficulties, resolve relationship challenges, and cope with life transitions.
My treatment approach is informed by various therapeutic modalities, drawing on a relational psychodynamic lens, focusing on attachment, systems theory, psychoanalysis, trauma care and recovery. I treat a range of conditions by helping to process intrapsychic conflict and somatic anxiety, strengthening self-esteem and confidence, and managing symptoms.
Jennifer Nathan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Downtown, Brooklyn, NY 11242
Life transitions, relationship challenges, or parenting stress might be making it even harder.
I help teens, adults, and couples navigate anxiety, OCD, panic attacks, and major life changes using a blend of psychodynamic therapy, CBT, and ERP. Together, we’ll explore the root of your struggles while also building practical tools to manage anxious thoughts, break unhelpful patterns, and regain a sense of control.
Life transitions, relationship challenges, or parenting stress might be making it even harder.
I help teens, adults, and couples navigate anxiety, OCD, panic attacks, and major life changes using a blend of psychodynamic therapy, CBT, and ERP. Together, we’ll explore the root of your struggles while also building practical tools to manage anxious thoughts, break unhelpful patterns, and regain a sense of control.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over a decade of experience working with individuals, couples, and families.
With couples, I balance problem exploration and improving communication skills, to bolster discussions of needs and solutions. I am comfortable working with couples in crisis. Through a combination of Gottman Method communication interventions and emotionally-focused dialogues, couples can learn to appreciate working together to solve any of their problems.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over a decade of experience working with individuals, couples, and families.
With couples, I balance problem exploration and improving communication skills, to bolster discussions of needs and solutions. I am comfortable working with couples in crisis. Through a combination of Gottman Method communication interventions and emotionally-focused dialogues, couples can learn to appreciate working together to solve any of their problems.
Gail Winter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Downtown, Brooklyn, NY 11201
As an experienced therapist,I have been successful in helping many people of all ages with emotional and life-stage adjustment problems. I have a strong background in assisting people with relationship problems, family matters and work issues. I help people to learn strategies for managing stress, work through loss, and resolve interpersonal conflicts.
As an experienced therapist,I have been successful in helping many people of all ages with emotional and life-stage adjustment problems. I have a strong background in assisting people with relationship problems, family matters and work issues. I help people to learn strategies for managing stress, work through loss, and resolve interpersonal conflicts.
Lauren C Ricciardi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA, CYI
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Online Only
I provide treatment to those experiencing symptoms of Depression, Anxiety, self-esteem issues, future/career planning, relationship issues, grief, life transitions, or developmental & learning disabilities.
I have been practicing Psychotherapy for 11 years. I specialize in working with adolescents, teens & female-identifying clients. I have worked in a variety of clinical settings including an outpatient mental health clinic, a residential treatment center for children, a school counseling program, & a school specializing in treatment with Autistic children.
I provide treatment to those experiencing symptoms of Depression, Anxiety, self-esteem issues, future/career planning, relationship issues, grief, life transitions, or developmental & learning disabilities.
I have been practicing Psychotherapy for 11 years. I specialize in working with adolescents, teens & female-identifying clients. I have worked in a variety of clinical settings including an outpatient mental health clinic, a residential treatment center for children, a school counseling program, & a school specializing in treatment with Autistic children.
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Rebecca Erin Silverstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Downtown, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Rebecca is an experienced therapist with over 7 years of working with adults, families, and couples living with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, addiction and trauma.
Through empathic, compassionate listening and collaborative communication, Rebecca aims to help navigate her client's strengths which ultimately assists in learning new behaviors, and tools to break out of unhealthy patterns.
Rebecca is an experienced therapist with over 7 years of working with adults, families, and couples living with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, addiction and trauma.
Through empathic, compassionate listening and collaborative communication, Rebecca aims to help navigate her client's strengths which ultimately assists in learning new behaviors, and tools to break out of unhealthy patterns.
Throughout my time as a psychotherapist, I have counseled clients of all ages enduring a vast array of challenges, including anxiety, depression, identity development, life transitions, relationship issues, self-esteem, and trauma.
I am adamant that there is no "one size fits all" approach to therapy; rather, my work with each client is perfectly tailored to fit his/her/their unique needs. Working with me will enable you to give a voice to your behaviors, feelings, story and thoughts; I will help you to decipher and uncover whatever it is that is keeping you from thriving.
Throughout my time as a psychotherapist, I have counseled clients of all ages enduring a vast array of challenges, including anxiety, depression, identity development, life transitions, relationship issues, self-esteem, and trauma.
I am adamant that there is no "one size fits all" approach to therapy; rather, my work with each client is perfectly tailored to fit his/her/their unique needs. Working with me will enable you to give a voice to your behaviors, feelings, story and thoughts; I will help you to decipher and uncover whatever it is that is keeping you from thriving.
Cora Goldfarb
Licensed Psychoanalyst, LCAT, LP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Downtown, Brooklyn, NY 11242
My patients are often dealing with depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationship issues, identity formation, trauma, and attachment issues.
My work is influenced by my training in relational psychoanalysis, and I specialize in working with perinatal mood disorders, adults, couples, and adolescents. My work focuses on how one's family dynamics and past are affecting one's current life. Please go to my website for more information: www.coragoldfarblp.com. I am an Attachment Focused EMDR Therapist.
My patients are often dealing with depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationship issues, identity formation, trauma, and attachment issues.
My work is influenced by my training in relational psychoanalysis, and I specialize in working with perinatal mood disorders, adults, couples, and adolescents. My work focuses on how one's family dynamics and past are affecting one's current life. Please go to my website for more information: www.coragoldfarblp.com. I am an Attachment Focused EMDR Therapist.
While I believe therapy benefits everyone, it could be overwhelming in the beginning, so it is critical to develop a therapeutic relationship with an empathetic, genuine, patient, and attuned therapist who will walk by your side, find your undiscovered wisdom and strength, heal your emotional wounds, apply practical strategies to resolve conflicts and problems.
I primarily work with teen/adolescents, and young to mid-aged adults; special focus on immigrants and LGBT+ folks from diverse cultural backgrounds. My specialties inc. depression, anxiety, ADHD, relationship issues, sexuality/(gender-)identity, life transitions, trauma and crisis, acculturation stress, family planning. Work with your psychiatrist if needed.
While I believe therapy benefits everyone, it could be overwhelming in the beginning, so it is critical to develop a therapeutic relationship with an empathetic, genuine, patient, and attuned therapist who will walk by your side, find your undiscovered wisdom and strength, heal your emotional wounds, apply practical strategies to resolve conflicts and problems.
I primarily work with teen/adolescents, and young to mid-aged adults; special focus on immigrants and LGBT+ folks from diverse cultural backgrounds. My specialties inc. depression, anxiety, ADHD, relationship issues, sexuality/(gender-)identity, life transitions, trauma and crisis, acculturation stress, family planning. Work with your psychiatrist if needed.
In our work together, we will work to nourish your relationship with yourself and other important relationships in your life.
What you are experiencing is real. You deserve to engage in a therapeutic process that will ultimately allow you to find purpose and joy in each day. As a practitioner, I am passionate about determining our highest values and translating them into our actions. I value authenticity, connectivity, love, and humor. I take great interest in working with people who feel that symptoms of anxiety and/or depression are overpowering their life; we will examine all aspects of one’s experience- including career, relationships, family, leisure activities, and health to prioritize meeting your needs and achieving your wants.
In our work together, we will work to nourish your relationship with yourself and other important relationships in your life.
What you are experiencing is real. You deserve to engage in a therapeutic process that will ultimately allow you to find purpose and joy in each day. As a practitioner, I am passionate about determining our highest values and translating them into our actions. I value authenticity, connectivity, love, and humor. I take great interest in working with people who feel that symptoms of anxiety and/or depression are overpowering their life; we will examine all aspects of one’s experience- including career, relationships, family, leisure activities, and health to prioritize meeting your needs and achieving your wants.
Currently accepting individuals for psychodynamically informed, attachment-oriented, weekly therapy or couples for weekly EFT-based couples therapy (Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy).
Integrating a psychodynamic, attachment, cultural attunement, cognitive, and mindfulness approaches, I work in a collaborative and engaged manner. I have longstanding experience in the field of sex, sexuality, gender, as well as dynamics of power/privilege. My background in social justice organizing informs my clinical work.
Currently accepting individuals for psychodynamically informed, attachment-oriented, weekly therapy or couples for weekly EFT-based couples therapy (Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy).
Integrating a psychodynamic, attachment, cultural attunement, cognitive, and mindfulness approaches, I work in a collaborative and engaged manner. I have longstanding experience in the field of sex, sexuality, gender, as well as dynamics of power/privilege. My background in social justice organizing informs my clinical work.
Are you seeking change and transformation in your life? Want to experience more satisfaction in your relationships? feeling better about your self? I can help. I've been helping professional women feeling stuck in their Relationships and/or career, to connect with themselves and promote positive changes. I facilitate a safe nurturing space for you to develop authentic confidence in your life to make the transitions and changes that are important for you . Whether your wish to experience deep-meaningful Relationships in your life, and/or move in the direction of your true calling/career, I'll be honor to support you.
Are you seeking change and transformation in your life? Want to experience more satisfaction in your relationships? feeling better about your self? I can help. I've been helping professional women feeling stuck in their Relationships and/or career, to connect with themselves and promote positive changes. I facilitate a safe nurturing space for you to develop authentic confidence in your life to make the transitions and changes that are important for you . Whether your wish to experience deep-meaningful Relationships in your life, and/or move in the direction of your true calling/career, I'll be honor to support you.
Natalie Zeif
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Downtown, Brooklyn, NY 11242
She also works with patients facing a variety of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and concerns related to personal and professional identity.
Using a relational psychodynamic approach, Natalie sees the client-therapist relationship as essential to growth in therapy. Natalie works with patients to build a deeper understanding of their patterns, underlying emotional conflicts and past experiences. Natalie has extensive training in EMDR, an evidenced based treatment for trauma related disorders.
She also works with patients facing a variety of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and concerns related to personal and professional identity.
Using a relational psychodynamic approach, Natalie sees the client-therapist relationship as essential to growth in therapy. Natalie works with patients to build a deeper understanding of their patterns, underlying emotional conflicts and past experiences. Natalie has extensive training in EMDR, an evidenced based treatment for trauma related disorders.
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.
