Therapists in Park Slope, Brooklyn, NY

While trained in multiple therapy modes, I combine and tailor these into an collaborative approach that is interactive and flexible. What is in need of change, and why? What are steps that can create energy, courage, growth- without disruption? What is the right pace of change and are we on target? I see therapy as emotional "detective work" whose aim is freedom and satisfaction. Other modes may be useful as well: meditation, yoga, 12-Step work, exercise- all contribute to emotional recovery and getting unstuck, whether from anxiety, depression, relationship difficulty, low self-esteem, addiction, or underemploiyment.

"You were born with wings. Why crawl when you can fly?" ~Rumi. Therapy should be a wonderful experience of growth and healing. In a creative, nurturing environment, we will work together to release the effects of past trauma and courageously move forward to create a fulfilling and healthy future. I am a licensed psychotherapist possessing 20+ years of experience treating those struggling with a wide variety of life stressors. As the Program Director at one of NewYork's largest Trauma One Behavioral Health Units , I have passionately treated thousands of individuals, helping them in their recovery to experience a life filled with joy and meaning.

My role as a therapist is to help you navigate life's challenges. You may be looking to gain a better understanding of yourself and the self-defeating patterns that prevent you from leading your most fulfilled life. Therapy is an opportunity to explore parts of yourself that might be causing distress, sadness, or worry. It allows you the ability to process parts of your identity that you may be looking to change, the permission to express emotions that might not feel safe to release otherwise, and the ability to recognize patterns in behavior and relationships over time.

Have you developed negative thoughts or feelings about yourself that prevent you from living the life you want? I specialize in using cognitive-behavioral therapy and solution-based approaches to help people make lasting changes to their self-image that lead to real changes in their lives. My approach in therapy is hands on and goal-oriented. I work actively to help clients challenge unrealistic patterns of thinking, cultivate options for difficult life situations, and learn the skills they need. Skills trained include: assertiveness, effective communication, time-management, goal setting, mindfulness, relaxation, and social skills.

We live in the context of our relationships and in times where we experience conflicts within them, we can feel like we are hitting a wall, stuck, or that we are not being seen or heard. Blind spots and ineffective patterns of communication can also leave us feeling unhappy and unfulfilled. Whether with our family, friends, or colleagues, our ability to navigate our complex intersectional identities (i.e., race, class, sexual orientation, gender, and spirituality) can be challenging. Working to improve this area can a catalyst for improved relationships and wellbeing.

I am a clinical social worker and poetry therapist that has worked in the New York State mental health system since 2006. In my Brooklyn private practice I am dedicated to helping those with anxiety and body-focused repetitive behaviors such as hair pulling, skin picking, and nail biting. All ages are welcome! I am uniquely qualified as I have personal experience with BFRB's, received specialized and advanced training from the TLC Professional Training Institute, and participated in TLC’s Early Clinician Award Program. In addition, I am happy to offer supervision services to other clinicians interested in this area.

I specialize in working with interracial couples, people in the creative field, young adults, and people who are coping with an illness and/or disability. I believe that our identities such as gender, age, race, ethnicity, class, health status, sexual orientation, where we grew up, etc, influence how we experience the world and how others view and interact with us. The understanding of how the larger societal forces influence us is not only relevant but necessary in the therapeutic and healing process.

***I am not accepting new clients at this time. Please contact me if you'd like to be added to a waitlist.*** Times of transition can often cause us to feel overwhelmed and alone. While people close to us may be supportive, we may not always feel able to share with them our doubts and discomfort. Having an empathic therapist who can objectively help us navigate the journey is invaluable. My work with clients who have struggled with depression and anxiety, survived trauma or grief, or experience the world as LGBTQ+ identified people is strengths-based, person-centered, and results-oriented.

If you are reading this, give yourself a pat on the back. It can be hard for some people to make the decision to look for a therapist and coming to this website is one of the initial steps! I view therapy as a collaborative process that is grounded in a trusting alliance between therapist and client. Therapy is a space for you to explore self-discovery, open yourself to increased self-awareness, shift troublesome thought patterns, tap into your intuition, and deepen self-acceptance. Therapy can also lead to a better understanding of your relationships with others, how you relate and what you need in your relationships.

Barbara Fried is a psychotherapist with over 30 years of experience. A native New Yorker, she has focused her practice working with adults and couples. Barbara takes a multi-faceted approach to therapy and develops a caring environment with her clients.

I am a clinical psychologist experienced in working with individuals and couples around a variety of emotional and life challenges, including grief and loss, trauma, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, adjustment disorder, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, personality disorders, and substance abuse. I specialize in working with women and couples dealing with challenges around pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum depression/anxiety, and adjustment to parenting. I also see mothers and infants together to address issues in attachment and communication. My orientation is primarily psychodynamic and interpersonal, although I am trained in CBT, DBT, and CPT and do integrate these strategies as needed.

I believe that one of the most important components of therapy lies in the relationship between client and therapist, and aim to establish an honest, safe, and empathetic relationship with each client. Developing this unique relationship allows the client and me to work collaboratively to help them further understand themselves so that they can lead a life more aligned with their values. I strive to give clients the space to explore different parts of themselves while also leaving room for thoughts and long standing beliefs to be dissected and challenged from a nonjudgmental stance.

Life can be tough, but there are opportunities for healing and personal growth buried within even our most difficult moments. Many people, children and young adults alike, are finding themselves suffering from heightened anxiety or depression in the face of these uncertain and rapidly changing times. Psychotherapy is an excellent tool to help ground us, repair our relationships, and regain perspective in the wake of overwhelming worry or loss. I work with children, adolescents, and adults to address the confusing behaviors, painful emotions, and troubling thoughts that cause unnecessary suffering.

I believe in a collaborative approach between client and therapist. Together we can explore your strengths and challenges to identify meaningful goals and work towards improvement. You are an expert on yourself and your needs. I am here to listen, support you and give you tools to heal past traumas, strengthen interpersonal relationships and build resilience. As we explore your history and your aspirations, I will guide, teach and support you. We will examine patterns that no longer serve you so you can build a healthy relationship with yourself and with others.

I am a licensed clinical social worker with experience treating children, adolescents, adults, couples and families from a wide array of backgrounds. I bring a warm, down-to-earth, strength-based approach to therapy. Working in a variety of modalities tailored to individual needs, I have helped many children, teens and their families resolve conflict and change longstanding patterns that aren't working anymore. Together, we can work to learn new problem-solving tools that you can carry forward through life.

As a licensed psychotherapy I work with individuals, couples, families and adolescents (13+). My work with families and couples focuses on lack of communication, life transitions & changes, loss of intimacy and learning coping skills to regulate emotional and behavioral issues that have been identified. I specialize in adolescents and adults struggling with self-esteem, identity formation, relationships issues, anxiety and depression.

Young people today experience more stress than ever before. I work with children and adolescents to help them develop an age appropriate understanding of their challenges and utilize their strengths to make a plan. By using an eclectic approach of play, psychotherapy and cognitive therapy, my goal is to provide the young person and their family with short term relief and long term solutions. Active listening techniques help children and adolescents feel safe and comfortable to begin talking about issues critical to their lives.

I am here and ready to move through this with you. Whether you are in transition, longing for peace of mind & body, grieving, suffering, stuck, overwhelmed, navigating a relationship, transforming, growing or just maintaining; I want to meet you there. Together we will lean in toward a deeper understanding of you, celebrate your strengths, and build skills that will support fulfillment and greater clarity around your needs. Your struggle is real- let’s start there.

Therapy provides a special opportunity to slow down and focus on what's most important to you. It is a creative, collaborative and supportive process that can help relieve symptoms of distress and improve daily functioning. I provide psychotherapy in both English and Arabic, where I work with individuals and couples facing challenging life events, transitions or relationship difficulties.

I can help you cope with life, find meaning in it, feel less alone in your struggle, and find new ways of flourishing. I'm a fairly active therapist, not a silent passive one. I listen with empathy and respect, and I am familiar with the developmental tasks of the stages on life's way. Together we can identify and break patterns of thought and behavior that don't serve you, and locate the resources you need to meet your goals.