Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Park Slope, Brooklyn, NY
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Jessica S Levy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I am certified in TF-CBT and have received training in
dialectical
behavioral therapy, expressive arts therapies, play therapy, and brief family therapies.
People come to therapy when they are looking for new ways to move in the world. Sometimes it's a slow realization that what worked in the past isn't cutting it anymore. Other times, it's a sudden, painful event that leaves you feeling unmoored. Maybe it's been a long-running sense that your experiences or emotions are just different from the people around you. In therapy, we work together to find a new path so that you can feel grounded, happier, and more confident.
Lauren Keiper
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I offer my clients a nonjudgmental space where they can explore their feelings, learn more about themselves, and continue to grow. Life can often be challenging, and I like to help others feel confident in their ability to get through those tough times. I have training in cognitive behavioral,
dialectical
behavioral, and psychodynamic therapy. Every person is unique, and I collaborate with each client to develop a plan that is tailored to them.
Heather M Kelly
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
In addition to working with individuals, I have run
DBT
groups for adults and young adults, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy Groups for the Prevention of Deprepression Relapse groups, Mindfulness groups for new mothers experiencing depression, and for artists struggling with their work.
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.
Waitlist for new clients
Alex Cristina-Garcia (Sobieraj)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I also incorporate elements of
DBT
, CBT, MI, and Mindfulness into my work.
I offer a nonjudgmental, empathic, and genuine approach with all of my clients. I bring empathy into every interaction I have with every person & I operate from a radical, social justice, abolitionist, anti-oppressive perspective. I incorporate the Liberation Health Framework into my work, paying close attention to how oppression/systems affect everyone's experiences moving through the world. My identity as a queer mixed race woman of color strongly influences my practice and work with clients. I have experience working with QTPOC communities, disenfranchised & marginalized identities, and folks navigating mental health challenges.
Tara Shani Rullo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
6 Endorsed
Verified
6 Endorsed
While I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy,
Dialectical
Behavioral Therapy, Focusing, Mindfulness, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), and EMDR, I believe no single modality/theoretical approach is the key to successful change.
Are you seeking a life that feels more joyful, connected and in-control? With the right support, you can be happier, more deeply connected to yourself and other people, and gain control over extreme emotions or behaviors. In my practice, I encourage patients to investigate thought patterns, engage in mindful exercises and explore ways of knowing which access the unconscious. My approach is warm, open and practical and geared towards helping you deepen self-awareness and self-knowing. Whatever your personal goal is, we can work on it together.
Elissa Moskowitz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW-R
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Though I have postgraduate training in psychodynamic therapy, I incorporate short-term modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and
Dialectical
Behavior Therapy (
DBT
) when appropriate.
I work with children, adolescents and adults who may be facing stressful circumstances, life transitions or conflicted relationships. My approach is eclectic and collaborative, drawing from various therapeutic approaches based on the specific needs of the client. My goal is to provide an environment of safety and trust in which patterns and conflicts can be openly explored in order to increase self awareness, decrease anxiety and depression and improve one's overall sense of well-being.
Elizabeth (Liz) McInnes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SIFI
Verified
Verified
DBT
Skills Group Starting April 2023! Now accepting referrals! Welcome - My intention as your therapist is to help you understand your personal journey and empower you to make the effective changes that you are seeking. Consider me a collaborator as well as your therapist. We will work together to identify and develop insightful and practical tools that can help you reach your goals.
Molly Bienstock
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, MSEd, RYT
Verified
Verified
I am trained in
Dialectical
Behavior Therapy, which is a therapy that builds a holistic bridge between western methods of therapy and eastern modalities that have been used to help folx feel whole and integrated for centuries.
Hi there, thank you so much for being here. I’d love to help you reach your highest dreams by accessing your individual and unique autonomy, authenticity, and full trust in your own self by way of yoga, breathwork, meditation, and somatic experiencing all in the space of therapy. Together we can investigate the ways in which you feel limited and also how you want to feel as your best self. With guidance and in a safe space, we can acknowledge the wounding and the healing capacity you have within yourself. Feel free or email me if you have any questions.
N. Carrie Cohen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
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.
Nicole Ariel Matles-Dean
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWR
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I am trauma informed and well versed in
Dialectical
Behavior Therapy.
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.
Tziporah Eisenstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I am psychodynamically grounded & gained influence from existential, humanist psychology &
DBT
.
I pursued a career in psychotherapy due to my interest in how psychology and gaining perspective can improve one's quality of life. Therapy won't make complex realities disappear, whereas you integrate your experiences to increase your comfort of living with yourself in the present. We enter an oasis from outside pressures to relax in authenticity. With freed-up headspace, you have room to understand your life in context, experiment with new ways of being, and increase creative flow to generate a brighter future.
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.
Toby Werdyger
Counselor, LMHC, NCC, JD
Verified
Verified
As a
dialectical
behavior therapist (
DBT
) I balance accepting where you are and helping you make change in a nonjudgmental space.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the stress in your life? I can help you take action to reduce the pain and discomfort. By looking for a therapist you have already taken the first step towards achieving inner satisfaction. I view therapy as a journey forward. How we get there depends on your needs. We will identify your goals, and we will work as a team to achieve them. My style is genuine and interactive, and I provide direct feedback in sessions. My hope is to empower you to find the tools within to thrive on your own.
Alahna Blakeman
MA
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
My approach towards treatment is collaborative and uses Narrative, Existential, and
Dialectical
Behavior Therapy informed techniques.
Hi! If you’re seeking out therapy, then it’s likely you’re a little nervous. If so, take a deep breath! I’m here to create a space where you feel safe and supported as you share your personal story. In therapy we will focus on practical skills for addressing your symptoms and explore how your story of self has been shaped by both current and past relationships. I enjoy working with emerging adults, adolescents, and anyone eager to build a “life worth living.”
Ashley Pierson
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I am a clinical psychologist licensed in CT and NY, located in Brooklyn, NY, intensively trained with expertise in
Dialectical
Behavior Therapy (
DBT
), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), and treatment for PTSD and trauma-related disorders.
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.
Shannon Dressler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I specialize in Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP),
DBT
, and mindfulness for adults and adolescents.
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.
Maggie Osinski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Let me start by saying that I believe humans are powerful beings. Part of the human experience is to experience pain, suffering, and hardship. My goal is to help you navigate through the inevitable difficulties life will bring. To help you reach your goals, I will incorporate several evidence-based treatment modalities into our work together, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and
Dialectical
Behavioral Therapy. Most importantly, I feel strongly that there is healing power in being present with you, listening to you, and truly hearing what you have to say.
Not accepting new clients
Maggie M Ritnour
Art Therapist, LMHC, LCAT, ATR-BC, CEDS
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
For folks interested in Radically Open
DBT
, I offer structured, treatment-adherent sessions and RO
DBT
Skills Classes.
If you've made art before, you've probably encountered a release, or transformation of understanding, which often accompanies the process of creating. Sometimes there are not words to describe how we feel. Art is offered as an alternative method of expression, a visual vocabulary. When people get in touch with their own creative voice they often find therapy in the confidence of learning a new language, the ability to speak with their art and listen with their eyes. If you struggle with expression and are looking for an alternative means of emotional release, reach out!
Neelam Al-Angurli
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I utilize an eclectic approach including Psychodynamic, Emotionally Focused Therapy (attachment theory), Mindfulness Parenting,
DBT
and Psychoanalytic methods.
I have been practicing for over 28 years as a couples, family and individual therapist, for children, adolescents and adults. My areas of specialty include relationships, how to manage conflicts, parenting teens, how to maintain intimacy and co-parent effectively, including the difficulties of dating, infidelity, divorce, sex and finances. Individual problems include depression, anxiety, panic attacks, history of trauma, infertility, and other personal issues. Early career work supervising therapists in a court based crisis unit led me to many decades of work with NYC teens and their families.
Waitlist for new clients
Rachel Kurland
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I’m a holistic psychotherapist trained to provide high quality, compassionate support to children, teens, and young adults navigating challenges of anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, self esteem, stress, and disordered eating. I have a particular passion for serving the LGBTQ+ community and work from a gender- and sexuality-affirming perspective. My experience in a variety of evidence-based treatment modalities, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy,
Dialectical
Behavior Therapy, EMDR, and Mindfulness, allows me to tailor my therapeutic approach to your unique goals and needs.
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Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists
Who is DBT for?
DBT is designed for people who experience extreme emotional suffering because they lack the skills of emotion regulation and distress tolerance. The basic affliction can underlie a wide range of conditions, from borderline and other personality disorders to PTSD and treatment-resistant anxiety and depression. The therapy is helpful to those whose emotional reactivity is so intense it is disruptive to everyday functioning and leads to frequent crises.
Why do people need DBT?
The ability to regulate emotions is a core psychological skill that enables people to function in life and pay attention to the world outside themselves; it is consistently associated with well-being. DBT is designed to help people learn how to manage and regulate their emotions. Originally developed to treat people with borderline personality disorder whose extreme emotional suffering led to self-harming behavior and suicide attempts, the therapy is now applied to other conditions involving emotion dysregulation, particularly when other treatments have failed.
What happens in DBT?
Individuals meet weekly with their therapist to discuss their experiences relating to moods, behavior, and skills. Using checklists they maintain, they review emotional experiences and positive practices they engage in. The diaries help individuals discern what led up to a specific problem encountered, this is followed by discussion of the consequences of their actions. In addition, individuals may meet in class-like small groups to learn skills such as mindfulness, emotion regulation and distress tolerance.
How long does DBT last?
Because it is intended to establish long-lasting behavioral change among those with persistent problems, DBT is designed to last six months to a year. DBT includes both weekly sessions of individual therapy and weekly skills-training sessions conducted in small groups. Studies of DBT have documented improvement within a year of treatment, particularly in controlling self-harmful behavior; nevertheless, individuals may require therapy for several years.