EMDR Therapists in Park Slope, Brooklyn, NY

I assist in helping each individual work through whatever may have brought them into therapy so that they can find their own internal potential and ability to better cope with stressful situations. I specialize in working with individuals dealing with depression, anxiety and panic related disorders, PTSD, relationship struggles, bereavement, and work related issues. I believe that therapy offers the individual a safe space to share their struggles and work on ways to resolve these difficulties with the support and assistance of the therapist.

I am most well suited to help people working through life transitions, difficult relationships, trauma and anxiety. I also find I work particularly well with people drawn to visual imagery and other nonverbal experience. While verbal expression is essential, we all also carry internal images, physiological and emotional expressions that can stretch well beyond words. I find working efficiently with these nonverbal elements can generate deeper connections and expand therapeutic potentials in very effective ways. What kinds images come to mind when you think about your life experience? What kinds of sounds and smells?

Welcome! In my journey as a psychologist, I have come to recognize the ways in which our past life events shape our current relationships and daily lives. Sometimes, we are able to quickly move past negative events and, other times, we need more skills. To better support people in processing traumatic life events, I incorporate EMDR into sessions. Even what may seem to be small stressors can impact our nervous systems and ability to tolerate anxiety effectively.

I am a Queer-identified therapist with over 20 years of experience working with diverse Transgender, Queer, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Gay identified individuals. My style is warm, active, and authentic. Starting therapy is hard, so my priority in early sessions is for you to feel relaxed, understood, and comfortable. Your laughter and questions are welcomed. With a background in LGBTQ+ public health, I am sensitive to the challenges and stressors that come with living outside cisgender/hetero norms. I also value subjugated knowledge​ - the wisdom we possess from not fitting into the dominant culture.

My approach is collaborative, kind and creative. Together we can build an authentic connection and create a space where change can emerge. Whether it’s distress from a relationship, life transitions, obstacles with artistic endeavors, or patterns of behavior and thought that are causing adversity in your life, psychotherapy can offer relief and a chance for personal growth.

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.

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.

By creating an open, non-judgmental space for self-reflection, I help individuals gain insight into the past and identify new ways of moving forward. Whether you're going through a major life transition, struggling with relationships, or feel that you are somehow holding yourself back, we'll work together to understand the conflicts underlying your unique story, and to implement significant, achievable change in your life.

Nelson Lacy Group offers Individual and Couples Psychotherapy services as well as Supervision for trained professionals. We are psychodynamic and psychoanalytically trained and specialize in working with those having a difficult time with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, life transitions and just feeling "stuck."

If "Chance Favors The Prepared Mind" then psychotherapy can provide increased self-awareness and the likelihood of living more authentically and actualizing one's potential. I am a clinical psychologist specializing in health psychology, individual, and couples therapy. Attachment theory, an appreciation for the mind-body connection, and a humanistic approach inform my clinical work and enable me to provide compassionate psychotherapy. My post-doctoral training includes completing workshops in EMDR , Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, and a two year certificate in Psychodynamic Couple Therapy at the Training Institute for Mental Health where I have taught..

I am a psychotherapist and psychoanalyst with more than 20 years of experience. I embrace the philosophy that my clients are essentially healthy. I believe that a therapist and client work together as a team to restore the individual's emotional well-being. My goal is to help address the symptoms that may be covering or blocking this health by using a variety of methods including talk therapy and EMDR .

Helping people overcome life's difficulties while turning adversity into strength, emotional freedom, and joy is my professional mission. I use my diverse training to meet clients where they are, whether they are struggling with anxiety, depression, substance use disorders, trauma, or emotional regulation. I aim to help clients find joy and stability.

"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.

With over 20 years of experience I join you in a collaborative process to resolve the obstacles to your growth and healing. I work with adults who want to improve their relationships, manage professional conflicts, come to grips with panic and anxiety, and build self confidence. I ask simple questions to open new avenues of thought and overcome self-defeating patterns that may be rooted in the past. This self reflection brings more adaptive coping for transformative change and greater fulfillment.

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.

Are you struggling to feel fulfilled in life? Does waking up and functioning day to day seem unnecessarily difficult? Are you experiencing symptoms of anxiety or depression, or the lasting effects of grief or trauma? Therapy can help. I utilize and have training in a range of therapeutic modalities including Trauma Focused-CBT, DBT, EMDR , Psychodynamic therapy, Expressive Art Therapy, the Gottman method for couples, as well as EFT. I tailor unique plans for each individual client or couple in order to empower them to better understand themselves, achieve their goals and feel more fulfilled.