Attachment-based Therapists in Brooklyn, NY

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.

I am committed to co-creating a soft, genuine, relational space for my clients to get to know their inner systems. I have a graduate degree in Social Work, and I am trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS). I have been engaged with the IFS model for over nine years, and it is the primary model I use for psychotherapeutic work. I have assisted as a staff member on three Level 1 IFS trainings, helping other therapists and practitioners learn the model.

I am a Mental Health Professional providing care to adults and children for over 9 years. I work with diverse and marginalized individuals and communities providing trauma-informed treatment to individuals and families.

When we are supported and encouraged to explore ourselves we are able to decide who we are and how we want to live our lives. I'm dedicated to supporting individuals who are healing from emotional wounds/traumas, highly sensitive/creative people, and those struggling with codependency. Together, we'll work to uncover old patterns/beliefs in order to develop new narratives and gain direction in life.

I work with individual adults who want to make changes in their lives but have not yet been able to take the necessary steps. And I work with those who have had changes imposed on them who want ways to work through toward acceptance and peace. The process provides an opportunity to find new ways of being in the world toward greater joy and deeper fulfillment.

My role as a therapist is to help you navigate life's challenges. Therapy is an opportunity to explore parts of yourself that might be causing distress. It allows you the ability to process and release emotions that have previously caused you to feel stuck, to recognize patterns in behavior and relationships over time, and to assert your needs in order to feel safe. My approach is relational and psychodynamic and I work from the understanding that our earliest attachments inform the way we engage in our present day relationships.

Relationships can bring us joy, but when there are communication or conflict resolution problems, that joy has the potential to turn into frustration and disappointment. I specialize in working with individuals and couples to help find that joy again. At its best therapy is collaborative and interactive. By creating a warm, non-judgmental environment you will have the safe space to explore any historical experiences that are limiting you and or your relationship. Through the use of both short-term solution-focused therapy and deeper relational techniques, I guide clients to find the relationships they long for.

Connection. It’s what we are all looking for. Connection with ourselves. Connection with others. But how do we achieve that in a world that constantly forces us to disconnect in order to survive? To numb out, to run from conflict, to judge, to avoid our vulnerability. Our vulnerability is what makes us beautiful. Let’s get back to that beauty. Whether you’re struggling with romantic relationships, work and family stress, or trying to cope with the multiple crises happening around the world, I’m here to support you. I’ve been a therapist for more than a decade and have helped hundreds of people just like you.

These are difficult and important times that we can choose to inspire us toward personal growth. Let me help you feel less alone and stronger, develop your relationships, and strengthen your coping skills and immune system. I provide a variety of techniques to help you grow. They include talk therapy, EMDR, meditation, Hypnosis. and a spiritual orientation. All these methods enable you to relax and contact your inner strength and wisdom. Thus, you will be able to find solutions and abilities you didn't know you had to overcome your trauma and loneliness, as well as finding strength and hope.

Molly is an art therapist that practices with a person-centered approach with an emphasis on empathy, compassion, and genuineness. She seeks to promote creative expression and well-being through art therapy, but is able to work with clients who are seeking psychotherapy or working with a combination of both. Knowing that creating art can be intimidating, she creates a safe space for those who desire to express themselves in a non-verbal way. Molly focuses on building a trusting relationship with her clients and believes that establishing a meaningful relationship is most important in the healing process.

I believe everyone has a story that needs to be told. Therapy can be a space where we challenge how we relate to the stories we tell our selves, others, and those others may uphold. Therapy can also be a space where we reckon with the universal systems of oppression that have impacted our stories, our ability to tell them, and our ability to be heard. I provide support to individuals, partners, and families who are motivated towards greater understandings of their stories in order to the heal connections in their relationships with themselves and others.

Are you in a midst of a transition, perhaps a break-up or another challenging situation? There are times in everyone's life that moving forward can be feel difficult. Whether it's difficulties in your relationships with loved ones, determining your life goals, experiencing regret, depression or anxiety, or being true to your self. Seeking outside help can sometimes be daunting, but when you've exhausted other options, this might just be the right step forward. Are you ready for change?

Much of my practice has been with survivors of trauma and with clients living with depression, anxiety, and interpersonal conflict as well as those managing issues related to self-esteem, sexuality, and identity. My approach helps clients to identify internal and external resources that shift cycles of thought, emotion, and behavior in order to improve quality of life.

Clients who feel stuck reacting to the same things in the same ways. I work best with individuals with personal curiosity and readiness to embark on change. Those seeking to no longer feel tethered to the ever-changing world or circumstance to ensure their own well-being. Those ready to explore themselves and identify their thinking, relational and behavior patterns and those wanting new ways to engage with the world and themselves. Together we will seek to understand how experiences, intersectionality of identity, perception and the unique organization of your mind and body shape the way we interact with ourselves and others.

Hello and welcome! You've already taken an important step toward achieving good mental and emotional health. I've worked with many people like yourself- individuals and couples- to help them navigate the path toward a better life. I've addressed a wide range of issues that stifle personal growth and detract from the fulfilling and meaningful life we all seek. Whether you are dealing with a major life transition, depression, anxiety, family issues, relationship problems or other issues, I can help you access the tools and resources to cope with the roadblocks that prevent you from achieving personal goals.

Whatever brings you to therapy is valid and worthy of exploration. Perhaps you sometimes struggle to feel connected to your emotions or to your body. You're noticing patterns or recurring challenges in relationships that you want to better understand. You feel exhausted from performing aspects of your life and want to tap into your authenticity and explore your identity. You've experienced trauma and want to process it safely. You're impacted by institutionalized racism, sexism, heterosexism, ableism, fatphobia and are seeking empowerment and healing. You crave deeper more satisfying relationships with others and yourself.

Whether you want healthier relationships, greater academic/career success, a calmer and more positive outlook on life, or any therapeutic goal, entering therapy can be the first step in enriching your life and the relationships that give it meaning. I can help you with developing communication and processing transitions that may be challenging you. I am also skilled at helping teens cope with emotions in healthier ways.

I work with clients determined to unearth the hold trauma has on their lives, losses and unexpected life events that paralyze them, and work to challenge and ultimately change coping mechanisms that are not serving them. I’ve had the pleasure of working with many clients throughout my career, including but not limited to the LGBTQIA+ communities, sexual assault/domestic violence survivors, those experiencing severe mental illness and chronic medical conditions, and those affected by systemic racial disparities.

Life is a creative process. A process that can be wonderful and challenging. Whether you are going through a transition or find yourself repeating the same patterns, therapy can give you a chance to examine your inner struggles and work towards personal growth. As a therapist, I provide a safe environment that encourages individuals to embrace self-discovery and learn how to view obstacles as opportunities for change.