Attachment-based Therapists in Brooklyn, NY

I work with young adults dealing with anxiety, depression, identify confusion, and relationship issues. Many of my clients work on improving confidence, self-esteem and skills and tools to help deal with life stressors.

Are you a 20-or-30-something? Are you experiencing huge changes in your life right now, with work, dating, relationships, family, and friends? Perhaps you're new to New York, newly single, newly coupled, or a new parent. No matter what you're facing, you know that this time of life can be one of the most difficult periods we face, as we confront new challenges and responsibilities, answer huge questions about who we are, form new relationships, and make big decisions about our futures, often with little guidance or support.

In a world as challenging as ours, mental health can be hard to come by. Stress can have profound effects on health and relationships, but healing is always possible! My practice is geared toward treating individuals, couples, and families with a complex or unconventional history as they heal from hardship and resolve longstanding conflicts.

Embarking on your therapy journey is a brave step toward gaining a deeper understanding of yourself and creating the story that you want to be living. This healing journey does not have to be scary and I will be here every step of that way to ensure you have the tools needed to gain self-confidence and guide you through the transitions toward building your future. I utilize an integrative approach including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy and interpersonal psychotherapy techniques to dive into past and present patterns, while pulling deeply from social and cultural contexts.

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and psychotherapist based in Brooklyn, New York. I work with adults and adolescents who are navigating LGBTQIA+ identities, survivors of trauma, and individuals with concerns related to depression, anxiety, self-worth, grief and bereavement, and relationships and intimacy.

My goal is to empower my clients and help them work towards becoming a more confident and healthier version of themselves. I offer compassionate and judgement free support where clients are the center of their healing. I have extensive experience working with adolescent and adults with Anxiety, Depression and Addiction. My practice also includes working with individuals who have health concerns, family conflict and relational issues.

Are you unsatisfied in your relationships? Did you know that unresolved trauma from your past can negatively affect the relationships in your life: with your friends, parents, children, spouse, and others? As a therapist specializing in psychodynamic therapy, I can help you develop a deep understanding of how your current thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect to your unresolved trauma and how they impact the quality of your current relationships.

You’re ready to realign to your authentic self with clarity, creativity, self compassion, and connection. I use a creative and effective approach to guide people to heal their pain that goes beyond talk therapy. Together we will create a pace that works best for you, and uncover the root of behavior that is no longer serving your highest good. I will help you identify what is burdening you, how to maneuver stressors, and recalibrate your body and mind to accept goodness into your life with ease.

Finding the right therapist can feel daunting. I encourage you to trust your intuition and find someone with whom you truly resonate. I work from a relational perspective which means the therapeutic relationship is the foundation of a successful therapy experience and an integral part of the entire process. I believe that spiraling toward health is everyone's natural state of being. Incorporating body, mind, and spirit, I work together with clients to transform and transcend blocks that stand in the way of actualizing their ultimate potentials.

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.”

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.

As a neurodivergent, disabled person, I know what it's like to feel misunderstood, dismissed, or unheard. As a therapist, I strive to create a therapeutic space where all clients feel seen, respected, and understood. School, relationships, family, and work can all feel overwhelming sometimes. Add in trauma, disability, discrimination, depression, anxiety, etc., and it can feel like too much to handle on your own. You know why? Because, as humans, we are not meant to do it alone. You, your child, or your family deserve to feel supported on your journey toward healing and growth. That's where therapy comes in. I'm so glad you are here

I am an LMSW providing both individual and family therapy. I work primarily with preschool-aged and school aged children, teens, and families. I utilize play and art in my sessions, but I also help my clients to develop and practice new skills where appropriate. I enjoy helping families to strengthen relationships, and I practice from an attachment perspective. Play is a child's natural way of communicating, which makes it a perfect fit for many children in therapy! I often work with older children, teens, and adults as well, and tailor my therapeutic approach to the needs of each person and family I work with.

Each session, I will help you navigate your thoughts, feelings, and actions related to a variety of topics that you bring to the table. I will increase your awareness around how you view and interpret the world. Some of your beliefs may not be serving you and we can challenge them and change them together.

I believe that therapy should be as multi-dimensional and adaptive as you are. You are the expert on your own life, and the therapy space that we create together is one that centers and honors your resiliency and strengths. I believe my role as your therapist is to help facilitate your movement toward healing. You decide what you want to work on, and together we move at the speed of trust. My practice is firmly rooted in liberation frameworks - meaning that we make connections between the outer world and the inner world, with attention to how capitalism and white supremacy impact your mental health and well-being.

I believe we all want to feel safe, to feel genuinely seen, to have meaningful connection, to be able to weather challenges, and to feel, deep down, that we are good enough and not alone. When we better understand our inner patterns and all our parts feel welcome and seen, then we can tap into the natural ability of our brains and bodies to learn and transform. Beneath our protective defenses and habits, I believe every one of us is curious, courageous, loving, and worthy of love. As flowers turn toward the sun, humans are evolved for resilience. I work closely with clients to rediscover their natural inner resources for healing.

Dr. Steven Fried is the Founder and Director of New Pathways Counseling Center. He is a Licensed Psychologist and has been in private practice for nearly 30 years. He is a Certified School Psychologist, has Post-Graduate Certification in Family Therapy, and is considered an expert in psychological testing. Dr. Fried is a published author, has been on the faculty at NYU for 25 years and a consultant at Brooklyn Hospital. He also helped coordinate the delivery of emergency mental health services and supervised dozens of practitioners in the aftermath of the World Trade Center attack. Dr. Fried obtained his Ph.D. at Hofstra University.

Showing up for yourself is incredibly important, however prioritizing your own needs is often easier said than done. It can be especially challenging if you already feel stressed, anxious, overwhelmed, stuck, and/or lost. Through the therapeutic process, together we can navigate life transitions, explore difficult emotions, resolve conflicts, build on strengths, enhance coping skills, increase self-satisfaction, and gain new insights.

I specialize in working with those in their late teens and later, navigating difficult transition periods, feelings of being “stuck”, and those wanting to improve their relationship with themselves and others. Becoming a parent, getting married, changing jobs, going through a divorce or breakup, these are just a few of the life changes clients come to me with looking for tools to navigate the transition and a space to process. As an interracial adoptee myself, I also enjoy working with other adoptees who are curious about this element of their identity and how it shapes their perspective and lived experience.