Adults Therapists in Park Slope, Brooklyn, NY

As a Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT) and a Registered Drama Therapist (RDT), I believe that creativity is essential to the journey towards self-discovery and transformation. Through the lens of story, role, and metaphor I like to explore patterns that may no longer be serving you, while highlighting the parts of self that are adaptive. I specialize in the effects of trauma, depression, anxiety, people who have infertility challenges, relationship issues, and adolescents/young adults who's self-esteem has been impacted by learning challenges and other life obstacles. I work from an anti- oppressive and trauma informed lens.

Lisa Prives, ATR-BC, LCAT is an artist and an art therapist with experience working with children and adults in both community based and mental health settings. Her knowledge and skills in the arena of art making and materials is extensive. Although she is trained as a Creative Art Therapist, she has years of experience practicing talk therapy as well. Lisa Prives has a private practice in Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn, working with individuals and groups.

Life is filled with obstacles that have to be negotiated on a daily basis in order for us to move forward. I've helped adolescents, adults and couples do this by working through- and in developing coping strategies to use in addressing- many issues, including low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, related mood disorders, addiction, loss, grief, severe mental illness, trauma, family conflict and uncertainty about a direction in life. Through 'straight'- honest- talk, deep reflection, exploration, identification and acknowledgement of the problem, I can help you develop effective ways to 'free up' the oftentimes fixed and toxic self-perceptions that may be holding you back.

Hello . I am an experienced psychotherapist, and easy to talk to. I work with individual adults , families and children and help each client learn to understand and better control emotions and behavior, reduce anxiety and depression, in order to restore greater balance in life.

I help adults to cope, to grow, and to flourish. With empathic respect, I offer guidance and perspective in support of your immediate needs and your long term goals. Together we can make sense of your experience, expanding your freedom to make informed decisions, rather than repeat old patterns. If life lacks meaning, or hurts too much; if you feel stuck; if you're struggling with your work, your age, or your relationships---I can help.

I have over 25 years of experience and commitment, working with adolescents, and adults . I will compassionately and skillfully help you through your struggle with depression, anxiety, trauma, or grief. You will gain increased self understanding, decrease self judgement, and improve your coping strategies. I offer a safe space and the commitment to help you process thoughts, feelings, and life experiences. You will feel understood and emotionally embraced.I believe therapy can offer you the space to work through your past and can provide you with the ability to surpass present challenges and maximize your personal growth.

Therapy is an opportunity for growth and healing. Each client is unique and therapy is tailored in partnership to identify your needs, develop mutually agreed upon goals and consider what can be most helpful. You may be dealing with challenging life situations and are looking for understanding and ways to develop effective coping strategies that provide relief. As an experienced clinical social worker I welcome working with children, teens and adults to promote healing and restore hope.

If you're dealing with difficult emotions, unhealthy behaviors, or stressful life circumstances, seeking help can be daunting. As a therapist, my goal is to create a safe environment for you to process and work through areas of your life that are impacting your happiness and well-being. My approach is non-judgmental, solution-focused, and tailored to your specific needs.

Sessions are based on your goals and desires and are an invitation for you to explore, experience, heal, transform, and grow. We will work to heal any part of your life that is keeping you stuck or in bondage. Whether it be from your present life, recent past, or childhood, our work together will be focused on bringing you into freedom and clarity. My dedication to serving adults , couples, and teens in the NYC/Brooklyn area, stems from a deep desire to accompany people through and to witness the power of healing, which ultimately leads to freedom.

I am a Solution-Focused Psychotherapist and I work with adults and couples. I believe that all people have innate inner strengths which they can use to help solve their problems. I provide a gentle, caring, and respectful form of therapy. I can work with people who are experiencing any kind of emotional, behavioral, career, educational, family, or relationship challenge. I have helped countless numbers of people during my many years of counseling experience. The approach that I use often provides very quick results. Many of my clients have obtained positive and long-lasting changes after just one session.

Do you feel stuck in your life? I am an experienced psychotherapist adept at helping people resolve their difficulties and move on with a more fulfilling life. In a supportive environment and at your own pace, I will explore with you issues that are blocking your success. I will help you move forward--whether you need support after experiencing a trauma or loss, the confidence to change jobs, or insight into how to have healthier relationships--this is a forward moving process aimed at making your life more satisfying and productive.

Finding a therapist that is the right fit for you is a crucial first step to a successful therapeutic experience. My approach to therapy is client-centered, meaning that I will work collaboratively with you to tune into your struggles, explore new and creative ways to cope, and strengthen your ability to manage your emotional experiences. I believe in using art in conjunction to traditional talk based therapy, as I have seen it provides an alternative way of expressing oneself for children, adolescents, young adults , geriatric clients, and on an inpatient psychiatric unit.

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 have supported client's in reaching their individual goals for almost 20 years. Finding the right person to trust along your journey can oftentimes seem like the toughest decision. My practice is accepting and non-judgemental. I'll encourage you to move at your pace, towards your specific goals.

I am a trauma informed, sex positive clinician with advanced training in CBT, DBT, play therapy, and maternal mental health. I work from a strengths based perspective to help my clients navigate the complexity of relationships and day to day stressors and work towards viable solutions. I personalize and create individual treatment plans for each of my clients and help them work towards the short and long term goals they wish to achieve.

Do you feel stuck in a pattern and lost? Do you want to understand more about who you are and why you are running into certain issues? I believe that you are ready to take time to focus on yourself and to become more confident, comfortable and content. It is important to find a therapist who can listen and understand you. My goal is to ease your suffering by helping you to become more aware of who you are, while recognizing your values and priorities, as well as old patterns that may be getting in the way, and growing in acceptance and clarity.

Many of my clients are adults asking the "who am I" questions. They come to me to explore, express & discover themselves, perhaps for the first time or perhaps as part of a lifelong process. Whether feeling overwhelmed or burnt-out, a break-up or a break-down, a crisis, loss or transition, first sent them to therapy, what they all have in common is a desire to feel more authentic, more connected & more at ease, and to live life with more joy, passion & purpose.

I believe therapy can help clear a space for deeper self-connection, curiosity, and compassion. I approach my role as therapist with empathy, non-judgment, and deep listening in the interest of supporting you as together we map your internal landscapes, discover old patterns, and explore core dynamics. I provide the safety and emotional support needed for patients of all different identities and cultural backgrounds to express feelings, experience acceptance, and feel truly heard and seen. I work with children and adolescents ages 10-17 as well as adults .

I am a certified cognitive therapist with the Academy of Cognitive Therapy. My style is collaborative and interactive. It is my hope to assist in effecting the change that you would like to see as soon as possible using cognitive behavioral techniques. I have extensive experience working with individual adults and couples with a variety of life situations, including anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, career/workplace concerns, sexual dysfunctions, grief and loss, aging, and parenting issues.