Elders (65+) Therapists in Downtown, Brooklyn, NY

Hi! I'm Charlene, and I'll keep this nice and short for you since I also know what it's like to be scrolling through psychtoday on the hunt for a new therapist but overwhelmed by your options. In not so many words, I'm a French-Moroccan mental health limited permit counselor specialized in LGB+ and TGNC health and wellness. I am also trained and experienced in Harm Reduction Psychotherapy, and utilize a person-centered approach to not only help you reach your goals, but also thrive.

Shirley Bernard is a licensed master-level social worker with more than 15 years of experience specializing in trauma, depression, anxiety, ADHD, domestic violence, and other life-related stressors. Shirley treats clients utilizing a person-centered, holistic approach. Her eclectic professional experience has led her to effectively engage children, adolescents, adults, and seniors ; utilizing different modalities such as families, couples, and groups in both clinical and outpatient settings. She utilizes CBT, Mindfulness, role play through exploration, and guided imagery.

Cheryl uses various modalities for short term therapy including: CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, Feminist Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, and Gestalt Therapy. She also utilizes psychodynamic approaches to help individuals understand how past and current situations may be connected, in order to help them make meaningful changes, to even long term patterns.

Through various experiences working with teens, adults, and seniors I was able to utilize integrative practice methods, including spirituality, CBT, and life experience to best help another individual redevelop his/her idea of life's journey.

I provide therapy to individual adults, couples and families. Individual therapy may focus on depression, anxiety, trauma, relationships, work, grief, aging, caregiving, and illness. Diverse clientele include LGBTQ+, POC, immigrants and seniors . My practice specialties are couples therapy (premarital concerns, divorce, parenting, emotional and sexual intimacy, cultural differences, finances, family of origin conflicts, communication strategies) and adult family therapy (adult children, siblings and parents in long-standing or current conflict, multigenerational tension, family business, divorce, or trauma history).

I work with individuals, families and couples. The youngest age i treat is 14 years old. the majority of clients i work with are adults between ages 20 and 65. I have assisted patients in achieving successfully treatment outcomes related to Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Grief, Socioeconomic issues, & Sexual/Gender identity issues. I believe in the importance of assisting you with improving upon your self esteem in order to help you succeed, realize your potential and maximize your quality of life.

Are you and your partner becoming distant, like roommates? Are you longing for more closeness? Are you needing to pull away and not sure you can make your partner happy? I can help you and your partner find more emotional closeness and a safer more caring connection. I help many couples and found the best approach to couple counseling and marital therapy to be EFT, Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples by Dr Susan Johnson. Outcome studies show 75% see improvement in trust of their partner, and satisfaction. Improving relationships also decreases stress, enables one to feel safer and less alone.

I have over fifteen years of experience providing psychotherapy to individuals and families, and I have been trained in various modalities, including EMDR. I have a caring and gentle approach, and work collaboratively with people to foster strengths so that they may ultimately live a life they value. I incorporate a wide range of approaches, including CBT and trauma-informed interventions, as well as psycho-dynamic and mindfulness approaches.

Dianne is a non-judgmental, compassionate, culturally competent psychotherapist who utilizes eclectic therapeutic approaches that includes psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, motivational interviewing, solution-focused strategies, and client centered therapy. Dianne specializes in treatment of individuals ranging from childhood to adulthood as well as couples. She works with individuals suffering from depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship stressors, behavioral issues as well as other difficulties. Dianne fosters a safe and welcoming environment that gives clients the space they need to openly discuss their challenges.

Eric has 18 years experience combining Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Positive Psychology to young adults and artists in the performing and literary arts. He specializes in the "stuck points" that hinder growth and development. His goal is to guide you through your areas of pain, help you overcome feelings of unworthiness, shame, jealousy, artistic blockages, anxiety, and thrive during times of uncertainty and doubt. Eric appreciates and understands the unique challenges and subtle emotional intricacies of the mind/soul of the artist. Eric works from a collaborative, strengths-based, empowerment modality.

I'm here to help you understand and address the problems impacting your life. I effectively help individuals confronting issues including relationship problems, anxiety, depression, substance use challenges, life transition, parenting concerns, and grief. I have specialty training in work with youth and families, as well as LGBTQ individuals. I've previously worked and trained in settings ranging from a VA hospital to public schools.

Sometimes normal life challenges like changing careers, becoming a parent or changes in relationships can contribute to difficult emotions and result in behavior that make us feel stuck, unproductive or even self-destructive. For many, these experiences also leave us feeling anxious, depressed and sometimes struggling with chronic physical conditions. Exploring how your current challenges relate to your temperament, past experiences and needs can give you the tools to feel better. I can provide the support and guidance needed to help you explore, develop awareness and make informed decisions you can feel confident about.

You’re taking an incredibly brave step by reaching out for help. I understand how difficult it can be to open up; I also believe the benefits to embracing that vulnerability can be incredible. It is an honor for me to be that person to walk along side you through your personal journey. Together we can help you to find greater self-acceptance, understanding, insight and peace with yourself and with others. ***I am licensed to provide therapy in both New York and Illinois***

I believe that therapy can change people in very real and dramatic ways. The collaborative relationship is key to understanding how both the past impacts on the present and how current behaviors, feelings and ideas may interfere in achieving a more personally satisfying life.

Tashanee utilizes an eclectic approach in treatment, her style adapts to the unique needs of each client, depending on their problems, goals, and expectations. She brings thoughtfulness, compassion, and humor to her approaches which has tremendous influence on the therapeutic relationship and effectiveness of treatment. She believes that treatment should be autonomous and collaborative, incorporating their core values and beliefs to achieve clients' personal goals. Tashanee's areas of specialization include person-centered, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Psychoanalytic, and Adlerian approaches.

The experience of suffering is unique for each individual and deserves to see the light of day and fall upon the ears of an empathetic, insightful and attuned listener. Navigating the stormy seas of suffering can feel impossible to do on ones own. I invite you to come speak with me so that together we may begin to listen in a new way to the valuable stories contained within your suffering, allowing the chance to uncover the innermost often hidden aspects of yourself and to explore thoughts and feelings that have previously eluded articulation to the self or to others. The liberation this act of speaking can bring is often surprising