Couples Counseling Therapists in Park Slope, Brooklyn, NY

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.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice in Brooklyn, NY. I bring compassion, a strong skill set, and warmth to every person I treat. I strive to create an environment of comfort and safety as these are crucial for psychological growth and healing. One of the most important predictors of successful therapy is the relationship between the client and the therapist. My style is interactive and, perhaps most importantly, it is collaborative. Above all else, I work flexibly to meet each individual's needs.

To be fully alive means to experience the whole gamut of human emotions, including the uncomfortable ones like anxiety, sadness, anger, and shame. Paradoxically, the more fully we feel our feelings, the less intense and problematic they become over time! My job is to help people develop the skills to better recognize, understand, and tolerate their feelings, and in so doing, expand their capacity for pleasurable and joyful emotions.

Children/adolescents: Childhood can be a challenging time and, because children lack the experience and internal resources that adults have, they often express themselves through their behaviors. As a parent it can be hard to understand your child's behaviors or how to address them. In my practice I create a warm, fun, and safe environment and work to establish a trusting relationship so that we can explore your child’s thoughts and feelings. I work collaboratively with parents to help them gain insights into their child's behaviors and how to effectively meet their child’s needs.

Stress, confusion and fear prevent us from accessing the motivation and energy needed to create a more fulfilling and successful life. And getting to a place of peace and emotional well-being requires not only your attention and great care but also a guide, someone to facilitate your effort. I'm in ongoing advanced training in psychoanalytic and psychodynamic psychotherapy but unlike typical therapists I don't act like a blank screen. I have a modern approach to therapy and provide feedback and collaborate with my clients.

The decision to see a therapist is one of the most important ones you can make, because it means you have decided to change the course of your emotional life. All humans are wired to feel emotions deeply, and sometimes we can be overwhelmed by their power. I understand how difficult it can be to live with depression or anxiety, and I want you to know that you are not alone in your struggles. These are common and treatable conditions that can significantly impact your daily life and well-being. It takes a lot of courage to seek therapy, and I am here to support you and help you find relief from your symptoms.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist working with adolescents and adults in South Park Slope, Brooklyn. I received my PhD from the City University of New York, and completed inpatient and outpatient training at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City. I am invested in helping my patients confront the challenges that bring them to my office, including depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and a lack of satisfaction with their daily lives.

I specialize in working with people who want to improve their relationships, whether that be with others or themselves. I can help you understand your feelings and find tools to make more fulfilling choices in life, whether that be with your work, friends or love. I also work with couples who are having challenges breaking negative patterns that keep them from growing as a couple and who want to have a more loving, trusting relationship . I am currently out-of-network with Aetna and Cigna.

Are you looking for a therapist who can help you feel more authentic and connected in your life? Do you want to learn how to manage your emotions, improve your relationships, and overcome past traumas? Are you in midst of a transition in your life? My role is to help you discover your inner wisdom, strengths, and resilience. I use a collaborative and compassionate style that emphasizes safety, curiosity, and empowerment. Together, we will explore your emotions, memories, and patterns of behavior in a non-judgmental and supportive space.

I am an experienced, caring and warm private practitioner. I specialize in working with adults, children, adolescents, families and couples with a focus on relationship issues and anxiety and depression. I have many years experience working with substance abusers and their families. I am trained in adolescent and child psychotherapy and work with parents as an integral part of their treatment. Successful therapy is based on developing a strong working relationship between patient and therapist which begins with the initial consultation.

Are you living your best life? Perhaps your life looks great on paper, but you secretly feel like something is missing. To others, you probably seem completely put together, but you don't actually feel that way. Maybe you find that you lack a sense of true connection in your relationships, or you feel lost when it comes to your next steps in your career. Functioning is not the same as flourishing, and you don't have to struggle alone. Let's move from feeling disconnected and lonely to a life with deep, meaningful relationships. Let's find emotional freedom, get comfortable in your own skin, and start living courageously.

Drawing from my background in psychoanalytic psychotherapy, CBT, mindfulness, somatic therapy, and dance/movement therapy, I use an eclectic approach tailored to your individual needs to help you overcome obstacles to leading a richer, more satisfying, and more meaningful life. Some of the things I can help you with are: anxiety, depression, relationship issues, family stressors, managing chronic illness, caregiver stress, body image, self-esteem, life transitions, artist's issues and creative blocks, panic attacks, trauma, and life changes.

My goal is to help clients overcome those difficulties that interfere with a life of authenticity, purpose and contentment. I have extensive post-graduate training and years of experience teaching other therapists child, adolescent and adult psychotherapy. Our therapeutic work may offer thoughtful questions, insights, suggestions, skills training and emotional support, drawing on an array of approaches including interpretive understanding, cognitive restructuring, problem solving, Habits of Mind principles and DBT-based affective regulation.I encourage feedback about the process, as this is often vital in refining our work together. Therapy with children and adolescents stresses careful assessment to understand what treatment approaches would be optimal.

I provide a warm and empathic environment for exploration while constantly encouraging you to integrate new insights, try different approaches, and change repetitive patterns. I will particularly encourage you to focus on your emerging goals with regard to work, relationships, and the pursuit of joy. Together we will continually monitor your progress and motivation for change. I encourage the exploration of existential questions with the goal of helping you to find deeper fulfillment in your work and relationships.

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 psychotherapist with over forty years experience. I work with individuals, couples and groups who are seeking help with many different issues including anxiety, depression, grief/loss, trauma/PTSD, self esteem, identity, relationship , career and other areas of human concern. I offer a safe and comfortable environment in which to explore issues relating to your life circumstances. My approach is compassionate, supportive and interactive with focus on the whole person. It is important to explore the mind, body, spirit connection to work toward insight, awareness, practical solutions, positive action and change.

I work with children, adolescents, and adults and provide play, individual, parenting, couples , family and group therapy. I am psychodynamically trained, but use an eclectic approach to address each client's needs. I am trained in cognitive-behavioral therapy to work with traumatized or depressed children and adolescents. I provide EMDR therapy for clients struggling with PTSD, trauma, and attachment issues. I strongly believe in a mind-body connection, and help my clients strengthen their emotional well-being. I believe that clients who feel empowered, learn coping skills, and gain insight will achieve physical and emotional strength and wellness.

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-