Couples Counseling Therapists in Park Slope, Brooklyn, NY
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Lyla Denburg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
We all have the capacity to heal. With the right safety and support, we can come home to ourselves, allow difficult emotions to be released, and re-author old stories to create new meaning in our lives. I use experiential therapy to help you move through barriers so you can arrive into your body with compassion and connection. From this place, we can explore your
relationship
to self and others, come to understand patterns that create stuckness, and practice new skills so you can embody insights, change and self-belonging.

Kristin Moore
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
While trained in multiple therapy modes, I focus on collaborative, interactive cognitive work to start and retain a deep change from negative thinking to clarity. 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. Discovering possibilities and practicing changes, step by step, leads on to emotional recovery- and freedom, whether from anxiety, depression,
relationship
difficulty, low self-esteem, addiction, or underemployment.

Emily Rose Moore
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
My first priority when beginning treatment with a client is the development of a trusting
relationship
in which exploration of difficult issues can occur with ease and sense of safety.
I work primarily with adults, with a focus on individuals struggling with anxiety and stress management as well as those who have a history of trauma. Many of my clients first begin therapy during a period of increased stress or anxiety in their lives, but often remain in treatment to maintain balance and go deeper in terms of exploring certain issues related to relationships, trauma, and family history.
Waitlist for new clients

Dr. Lisa Matus
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I help individuals,
couples
, and families.
Would you like to have a better
relationship
with yourself, and with others, that is supportive and meaningful? In a welcoming and safe space, we will explore and uncover aspects of your life that affect you right now. Therapy is a personal journey that is unique and tailored to your specific needs. We will co-create that road together. You and I will work toward gaining greater insight and understanding so you can begin to feel better, heal your relationships, and enjoy life more.

Cressada Glean-Brillant
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMHC, PhD
Verified
Verified
I am a warm and engaging therapist. I am so excited that you are finding time to take care of yourself. I create a welcoming space where you can have YOUR TIME to be open, honest and work towards change. I have 10 years' + experience as a psychotherapist, helping the lives of adults and adolescents. I specialize in: * Teen Issues * Woman Issues * Depression, Anxiety * Perinatal Anxiety and moods *
Couples
Therapy

David Brand, Ph.D. Psychologist
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I've been in practice for decades, helping adolescents, grown-ups, and
couples
during that time. People come to me with all kinds of issues, and we've worked closely together to find solutions, whether that involves learning new ways to look at
relationship
difficulties, or methods for regulating problematic emotions, to career-related struggles and just getting rid of bad habits. I have exceptional training and vast experience.

Irena Kenny
Art Therapist, ATR-BC, LCAT
Verified
Verified
I work with children, adolescents and adults dealing with
relationship
issues and life transitions,depression, trauma and anxiety.
Feeling stuck, unfulfilled or wondering why you keep finding yourself repeating the same behavior expecting different results? Let's foster some curiosity about what lies at the root of your behavioral patterns. What might have worked in the past but no longer brings you the desired outcome? We work on identifying your inner strengths and optimizing their use for empowerment and increased life enjoyment. Tailoring treatment to best respond to individual needs is important to me. I offer traditional talk therapy as well as art therapy. Many clients find the creative process helpful in facilitating self awareness and insight.

Sandy Lulu
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
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.

Alex Lambert
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I work with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, and
relationship
issues as well as those working through issues with identity, sexuality, or career change.
I believe that supporting an individual’s emotional well-being is the primary force for positive growth. In therapy clients can safely explore thoughts and feelings in a way that creates space to see our patterns more clearly. I value the
relationship
and believe it is the foundation for the working through process to happiness and uncovering a sense of purpose and meaning in life. My understanding of therapy primarily draws from psychoanalytic perspectives but I also incorporate mindfulness and contemporary views on trauma in my work. Individuals might need different approaches and I do my best to meet you where you are at.

Ryan Selzer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
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.

David Yellen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
Verified
I create a warm, friendly, and welcoming environment where we can explore what’s happening in your life now to collaborate on what might be possible for you in the future. Then, we will
partner
to understand what burdens you’ve taken on from your past—burdens that may have limited your belief systems or distorted your experience—to blaze new pathways towards your release from pain and entry into freedom and joy. I specialize in working with clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, and
relationship
issues. However, my approach is not a one size fits all formula. I tailor my work to the individual and their specific needs.

Sam Redmond
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
Verified
Do you feel held back by anxious thoughts or depressed moods? Are you noticing patterns of behavior that you’d like to change? You’re not alone. In our work together, I will support you in developing greater self-awareness by exploring the
relationship
between your present experiences and your personal history. In doing so, you might discover a less inhibited approach to your life and a more deeply integrated sense of self.

Patricia Mendell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Deciding to seek out help is often not an easy decision. As a
relationship
and marital therapist and a seasoned infertility counselor who also experienced both infertility and pregnancy loss, I am very aware of the impact decision-making choices have on people''s daily lives and relationships. My approach is interactive and solution focused, and rooted in the belief system that with knowledge, the right support systems, and practical tools one can overcome any challenges in their
relationship
/marital conflicts, anxiety, depression, and recurring negative thoughts in their daily lives and their infertility and pregnancy loss.
Waitlist for new clients

Fara Jones
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I believe the cornerstone of effective therapy is a collaborative therapeutic
relationship
. If clients can be actively engaged in the treatment process, the potential for growth and change can be profound. I strive to engage clients of all ages and backgrounds to develop personalized treatment approaches to meet their unique needs and goals. Whether managing life stressors or coping with depression, anxiety, substance use or trauma, I work with clients to help generate insight, identify strengths, and develop practical coping strategies to navigate their every day lives.

Sofia Rivkin-Haas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Seeking therapy is a big step that provokes pressing emotional questions: “How can therapy help me? Am I ready to spill my guts to a stranger?” There are logistical challenges: “What will this cost? How can I make the time?” In these days of navigating the ongoing impacts of the pandemic, you likely need support more than ever as you evaluate how you want to live, love, and work. In my practice, I help clients confront the challenges in their lives, including depression, anxiety, substance misuse, and
relationship
difficulties.

Susan Lee Bady
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWBCD
Verified
Verified
I am a highly experienced psychotherapist, with a spiritual orientation. I use psychodynamic therapy, hypnosis, meditation and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) to help individuals and
couples
find their own power. I offer you a safe space, an empathic manner and my active involvement to help you overcome anxiety, depression,
relationship
problems, low self-esteem, trauma, grief, work difficulties, smoking cessation, medical problems and many other issues I have worked with people from many different backgrounds and am very eclectic in my approach. For those who wish, I will help you explore the meaning of spirituality in your life.

Beth Wecksell
Psychologist, PsyD, MSEd
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
It is not easy to find a therapist, and I would like to make that process easier. I am a psychologist who conducts individual, family and group psychotherapy with children, adolescents and adults. My main areas of expertise are trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD and
relationship
difficulties. I work collaboratively with you to employ a therapy approach that fits your preferences and needs, and draws from evidence-based models (such as CBT and DBT) as well as insight-oriented and mind-body approaches.

Francesca Maximé, Mindful, Somatic Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, SEP,RLT, FOT/CFP, IFOT, CMT-P
Verified
Verified
I am Haitian-Dominican Italian-American & trained as a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Indigenous Focusing Oriented Therapy Practitioner, Focusing Oriented Therapy Practitioner, IMTA-accredited Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher & Relational Life Therapy
Couples
therapist.
Sometimes just talking about your problems isn't enough. Using a mindful, somatic & holistic approach, we can co-create space to explore the root of some of the issues, behaviors, patterns & beliefs that may be holding you back. Especially during the pandemic, many folx are feeling lonely, frustrated, stuck, relationships challenged... grieving, angry, or just fatigued. I am happy to see you via video sessions during this time, using various approaches I'm certified in like somatic experiencing trauma healing & mindfulness, to support you. * No in-network insurance; Out of Network only. Waitlist for new clients

Katie Johntz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MFA, LCSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
The tools I use are broadly psycho-dynamic, emphasizing insight & the healing power of the
relationship
between us.
People come to therapy for all kinds of reasons. Anxiety or sadness. Grief, divorce or chronic illness. Some are tearful or angry—lonely—can’t get out of bed. Some may just be struggling to organize themselves to get out the door in the morning You may long for an enthusiasm you once had, or a
partner
or companion who feels like home. —Maybe you’re hoping to find that sense of home within yourself. Is your child shy or anxious? Have school mornings become a battle zone? I bring over 20 years' experience to the pleasure of helping children, adults & parents overcome whatever has them -stuck-

Ashley Pierson
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I typically work with adults and adolescents whose lives feel chaotic and out of control with unrelenting misery and emotional suffering. My practice is dedicated to equipping these individuals with the tools needed to accept emotional pain, eliminate harmful ways of coping, and build lives that reward them with purpose and meaning. My approach is open, direct, and compassionate. I speak and interact with clients as my authentic self in a therapeutic
relationship
.
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Couples Counseling Therapists
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.