Female Therapists in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, NY

As a sex and couples therapist, I help individuals, couples and polycules navigate sexual concerns and challenges that are impacting their relationships and overall well-being. With a non- judgmental and compassionate approach, I work collaboratively with my clients to create a safe and supportive space where they can explore their sexual concerns and desires. My approach to sex therapy is grounded in evidence-based practices and draws from attachment theory, cognitive-behavior therapy, mindfulness, emotion focused therapy, and sex-positive frameworks. I tailor my techniques to each client's unique needs, goals, and comfort level.

As a relational therapist, I believe our relationships shape and influence our satisfaction in life. My hope is to work with individuals who desire more satisfying relationships in their lives, whether with others or with themselves. I work collaboratively to better understand existing problems and identify opportunities for change. As a Black and Latina woman , it is important to me that individuals of marginalized backgrounds, cultures, and identities feel seen and supported in the therapy space.

Fighting life’s many challenges can feel like a never ending battle, especially when feelings of hopelessness and frustration take over. Perhaps you’re feeling stuck, or misunderstood or maybe you just want someone to talk to who listens and understands. You’re probably sick and tired of having to be “strong” all the time, and it’s left you feeling drained. You deserve to be heard—to be validated—to be seen.

My style is warm and progressive. I specialize in working with children and young people, particularly young women and femmes, to cope with anxiety, depression, periods of change, social-emotional processing, Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder, and interpersonal challenges. I also work to address the impacts of trauma on client's everyday lives and functioning.

I seek to collaboratively create a space where you are affirmed, understood, and honored in your multi-dimensionality. We have such good reason to feel overwhelmed, stuck, & alone. If you are feeling this way, I am so glad you are here. My areas of speciality are social anxiety, depression, trauma (including having a loved one with BPD), and eating disorders/disordered eating. I am a queer woman and also support fellow queer folks in exploring LGBTQIA+ identity and belonging. All my work is done through a lens that takes into account how we are impacted by our environment, including systemically.

I believe that the best therapy holds up a mirror to help us see what we could not on our own. These moments of understanding are the building blocks of change. My goal as a therapist is to help create an awareness of patterns that are holding you back and find ways of moving forward through a collaborative treatment plan.

Whether you’re having difficulty becoming a parent, adjusting to motherhood or noticing your child is struggling in their first few years of life, you don’t have to navigate these difficult issues alone. From conception through early childhood, I specialize in the relationship between parents and their children. I help my clients navigate significant life transitions and manage stress and anxiety.

I am passionate about helping people to overcome life challenges. My special focus is on weight loss. I understand the difficulty and the frustration of the process and I will help you set realistic goals and reach them. My other specialization lies in the area of loss, grief and mourning. Losing someone you love is an especially traumatic event. I will help you find inner strength and commitment to self-growth to continue finding joy in life despite the pain of your loss.

Are your emotions keeping you from living life in a positive and healthy way? I am a licensed clinical social worker who can help you navigate through painful and difficult situations. I have an eclectic and interactive approach and have experience helping people through a variety of life’s challenges. Illness, death, divorce and trauma are just some of the issues that are life crises and throw us off balance. Learning how to take care of ourselves and regain balance is a large part of therapy. Together we can work on taking the necessary steps toward reducing stress and anxiety, overcoming depression and sadness. Connections and

I help adults manage stress, depression, and relationship difficulties. I also offer Ketamine-assisted Therapy and Psychedelic Preparation and Integration for people interested in harnessing the power of plant medicines to improve their wellbeing. The modalities I use most are Psychodynamic and Internal Family Systems.

We all go through difficult times in life. We hurt, grieve, feel sad, angry and anxious, we become frustrated, get stuck on something or someone and often do not know how to move on.“The best way out is always through” said the poet Robert Frost and I believe that this is a great metaphor for the process of psychotherapy. It is not easy to face our problems, be vulnerable in front of another person, reveal our fears and anxieties or experience uncomfortable emotions. It takes courage to ask for help and begin therapy and I have tremendous respect for anyone who is willing to do so.

I work with clients who are craving greater fulfillment, self-awareness, and/or a deeper connection with both themselves and others. It is my goal to help clients identify and pursue a life that feels authentic. My clients are often navigating relationship dynamics, dating, and family challenges. I also support people struggling with phase of life transitions, such as marriage, career change, or decisions about family planning. I hope our work will help you show up with healthy boundaries and empowerment in all social, romantic, familial and professional relationships.

Making the decision to start therapy can be both tough and uncomfortable, and, can lead to meaningful growth and change. Therapy can provide a very fulfilling and clarifying experience that can assist you in areas of your life where you may feel stuck, trapped and/or just wanting change. Working through these areas can unlock more joy,peace,ease,self-compassion and love.

Do you feel dissatisfied with how you relate to others or to yourself? Are you unsure of how to break out of a behavioral, emotional, or cognitive loop? I work with my clients to identify the loops they’re stuck in, what is maintaining them, and how to begin to do things differently. I provide a safe, validating, and compassionate space for this exploration. Although I pay particular attention to emotion, I also include intervention in the realms of thought, behavior, and body for a holistic approach. I commonly draw on techniques from cognitive-behavioral therapy, internal family systems therapy, and mindfulness.

Hello. I am Kristina Shalashenko, psychologist and certified gestalt therapist and leader of psychotherapy groups. My specializations: 1. Dependent behavior. 2. Clinical approach to psychotherapy. 3. Age crises. 4. Sexology. I have been practicing since 2015.

All human beings want to be seen, understood, & accepted. Therapy can be a safe & intimate space for such an experience. As a therapist, I believe we all need someone to empower, validate, & actively listen to us in an empathic way, which is what I thrive to do. I help in navigating life transitions and processing emotions, thoughts, and experiences that cause distress. I specialize in anxiety, self-doubt, decision-making, low self-esteem, processing shame and trauma, coping with Latinx family trauma, 1st gen. stress, the BIPOC experience, and childhood trauma.

Are you feeling like no matter how hard you try, there always seems to be something holding you back from your most joyful, peaceful and authentic life? I believe that your pain and struggle isn’t a problem to be solved, but actually contains within it the exact wisdom you need to reach your highest potential. As your therapist, I’m interested in helping you access that wisdom - in gently getting to the root of what has been missing for you on the level of mind, body, and spirit. I firmly believe that we’re all wired to heal, and that it is entirely possible to resolve the core wounds and patterns that are holding you back.