Couples Counseling Therapists in Downtown, Brooklyn, NY

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.

"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 feeling upset, overwhelmed or lacking confidence due to transitions in your life? Adapting to a change, even if it is wanted and expected, can be challenging. Life changes can involve losses such as the end of a relationship , a death or job reversal; but positive changes, like leaving for college, entering the work force, becoming a new parent and relocating can also be stressful and scary. People often fear and avoid change causing them to feel stuck and leading to missed opportunities.

JUNE 2022: Currently accepting individuals for psychodynamically informed, attachment-oriented, weekly therapy or couples for weekly EFT-based couples therapy (Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy). EFT-based couples therapy seeks to help couples identify the interactional patterns that keep couples disconnected. In understanding these patterns, we work to help partners learn and understand their habitual protective behaviors, their partner 's protective behaviors, and to practice NEW ways of responding to one's self and one's partner .

Are you overwhelmed with work or school, at home or in your relationships? Are you ready to start living a happier healthier and more fulfilling life?

Curiosity, openness, and compassion are at the center of my therapeutic style. I work with adults, couples , and adolescents dealing with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, anger, relationship difficulties, life transitions, and grief. I will offer you a supportive space where hidden parts of yourself can rise to the surface. We will look closely at any feelings, conflicts, and desires that come up and try to understand how they relate to what you’re going through now. This process can lead to real and lasting change.

After many years in private practice, I have come to believe successful therapy comes down to one main ingredient - the strength of the relationship between the client and therapist. That is why I have brought together the most amazing team of therapists in New York who are passionate about helping their clients heal, change, and grow. At Wicker Psychotherapy, we work from our hearts and love the work that we do. Join us for your therapy journey. We will be there with you every step of the way.

Famed poet Maya Angelou once said, “there is no greater agony then bearing an untold story inside you”. I believe we all have untold stories. Our life stories can produce anxiety, depression, emotional discomforts, and be a source of unresolved pain. With over 20 years’ experience I can support you in this therapeutic journey to gain awareness, clarity, and understanding into internal beliefs about self that interrupt healthy life patterns. In my career I have worked extensively with individuals and couples to address an array of life challenges, including trauma histories, anxiety, and depression.

Starting therapy can be the first step towards making real and meaningful change in your life. I can help you find relief from a range of difficulties, including painful emotions, relationship problems, and career issues. To facilitate this, I offer a safe, non-judgmental space where we can explore your life challenges and work collaboratively to help you achieve your goals.

I am a clinical psychologist and draw on over a decade of experience in clinical and educational settings — from anxiety, depression, and the effects of trauma, to issues facing children and adolescents, as well as the demands of adulthood: profession, romance, partnership, parenthood, and aging. My doctoral training focused on psychodynamic therapy, the modern practice of Freud's theory and technique. I have additional experience in neuropsychological assessment, CBT, DBT, MBT, and post-doctoral training in interpersonal/relational therapy, and experience working in a supportive play-therapy approach.

It's okay to need support and I'm here to help you invest in and commit to your own well being. I will create a safe, non-judgmental space for you to discuss anything that's on your mind. I believe in working with clients holistically and will work collaboratively with you to identify goals for therapy - and then meet or even exceed them!

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.

David Herbert, LCSW-R is a clinical social worker specializing in the treatment of anxiety disorders, mood disorders, behavioral disorders and stress management. I work with adults struggling with a wide array of issues, including issues pertaining to their career, relationships, family, grief, loss, work/life balance, and life transitions. I also work extensively with local university undergraduate and graduate students. I operate from an LGBTQIA+ affirming perspective to provide support for individuals of all identities.

We can all get trapped in a way of thinking or relating to the world that does not serve our end goals. I work with clients to help them become aware of these patterns, understand their origin and utility, while at the same time fostering the freedom, perspective, and skills to break away from these patterns when needed. I view therapy as a co-investigative process, where you and I can look together, with neutrality, curiosity and compassion, at the forces that are shaping your emotional life, and see if there might be a different way of experiencing the world.

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 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 opening up opportunity for change.

Hello and welcome! I am a Clinical Psychologist and have practiced as a psychotherapist for over 20 years. Many of my clients have commented that they healed and grew tremendously while working with me because I help them gain insight into their problems while also helping them use healthy strategies to change their situations. The essence of my practice is to provide a culturally responsive and Integrative therapy stance. Using the foundation of an authentic, trusting, and warm relationship , I use a number of modalities including Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

Specialties: Couples therapy, Anxiety, and life transitions. I understand the inevitable difficulties that may ascend in a partnership. As a Haitian American therapist, I'm attuned to the diverse experiences that couples bring into the therapy room. My work with clients is informed by culturally sensitive insights that recognizes everyone’s unique experience. My style is empathetic and down-to-earth, which creates a comfortable space for couples to address their concerns openly. Drawing from therapeutic techniques like the Ackerman Relational Approach and CBT. I empower couples with practical tools to navigate challenges.

Are you looking for a more embodied, connected, and fulfilling life? If you are seeking lasting, holistic personal growth, consider my integrated mind-body-spirit approach that draws from lineages of somatic psychotherapy, gestalt, psychoanalysis, play therapy, mindfulness and energy work. I can help you develop a stronger relationship with yourself; cultivate more joy and stability in your relationships with others; balance your nervous system; tend to unprocessed grief; understand inner conflicts, mood and energy changes, unexpressed creativity, soul longings, and more.