Child Therapists in Brooklyn, NY

I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to empower children and teens as they navigate the complexities of growing up.
I take a holistic, strengths-based approach to my practice, which means I not only focus on the challenges my clients face, but also on their existing strengths & coping mechanisms.
I collaborate closely with families, schools, and other support systems to ensure a comprehensive, coordinated approach to care.
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to empower children and teens as they navigate the complexities of growing up.
I take a holistic, strengths-based approach to my practice, which means I not only focus on the challenges my clients face, but also on their existing strengths & coping mechanisms.
I collaborate closely with families, schools, and other support systems to ensure a comprehensive, coordinated approach to care.

With experience across hospitals and schools, I have supported children, adolescents, and adults facing various challenges, including: anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, interpersonal issues and eating disorders.
I'm committed to providing a warm, nonjudgmental, and supportive space where you can feel seen and empowered to achieve your goals. I acknowledge the courage it takes to seek help, and I'm here to support you through that journey. Whether you're looking for an empathetic listener or practical coping skills, I'm dedicated to creating an individualized treatment plan and collaborating with you every step of the way.
With experience across hospitals and schools, I have supported children, adolescents, and adults facing various challenges, including: anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, interpersonal issues and eating disorders.
I'm committed to providing a warm, nonjudgmental, and supportive space where you can feel seen and empowered to achieve your goals. I acknowledge the courage it takes to seek help, and I'm here to support you through that journey. Whether you're looking for an empathetic listener or practical coping skills, I'm dedicated to creating an individualized treatment plan and collaborating with you every step of the way.

For children, teens, adults and couples, I provide a compassionate heart-centered therapeutic space in which I support and empower healing, nurturing, and exploring your unique life experiences – both internal and external.
My work draws upon the unique strengths of each client with an integrative and healing approach to psychotherapy. I practice a combination of gentle, evidence-based modalities not limited to Somatic Experiencing, cognitive behavioral, and emotion-focused therapy to meet your individual needs. I treat those experiencing PPD, anxiety, ADHD, depression, trauma.
For children, teens, adults and couples, I provide a compassionate heart-centered therapeutic space in which I support and empower healing, nurturing, and exploring your unique life experiences – both internal and external.
My work draws upon the unique strengths of each client with an integrative and healing approach to psychotherapy. I practice a combination of gentle, evidence-based modalities not limited to Somatic Experiencing, cognitive behavioral, and emotion-focused therapy to meet your individual needs. I treat those experiencing PPD, anxiety, ADHD, depression, trauma.

Maybe you see your child struggling with intense feelings and are seeking support for them.
I work with children, teens, and adults to support you in navigating the major transitions that life asks you to go through. Through a client-centered, trauma informed approach, I seek to build a partnership with you that uses your unique strengths and abilities to meet your goals.
Maybe you see your child struggling with intense feelings and are seeking support for them.
I work with children, teens, and adults to support you in navigating the major transitions that life asks you to go through. Through a client-centered, trauma informed approach, I seek to build a partnership with you that uses your unique strengths and abilities to meet your goals.

My work with children, teens and adults has given me the long view on how the difficulties of childhood impact people all through their lives.
As a certified Child and Adolescent therapist, I have specialized training and years of experience in helping children overcome academic, behavioral and social problems. Utilizing creative play and talk therapy I help them get back on track to a healthy and normal development.
My work with children, teens and adults has given me the long view on how the difficulties of childhood impact people all through their lives.
As a certified Child and Adolescent therapist, I have specialized training and years of experience in helping children overcome academic, behavioral and social problems. Utilizing creative play and talk therapy I help them get back on track to a healthy and normal development.

Specializing in working with children and teenagers, I am deeply attuned to the challenges they face in today's world.
Through approaches that combines evidence-based techniques, skill training, and the power of play therapy, I create a safe and engaging environment for my clients to explore their emotions, confront their difficulties, and develop the tools they need to thrive.
Specializing in working with children and teenagers, I am deeply attuned to the challenges they face in today's world.
Through approaches that combines evidence-based techniques, skill training, and the power of play therapy, I create a safe and engaging environment for my clients to explore their emotions, confront their difficulties, and develop the tools they need to thrive.

I am a seasoned therapist with over 30 years’ experience helping children and adults to locate pleasure and satisfaction in their lives.
I bring a calm, attuned ear, a sense of humor & a great deal of compassion to my work. With children I use Play Therapy. Always I emphasize insight & the healing power of the relationship. Empathy is key. By learning exactly how it feels to be you—so that you feel recognized—that burden is eased & new pathways open. I am warm, supportive & always curious.
I am a seasoned therapist with over 30 years’ experience helping children and adults to locate pleasure and satisfaction in their lives.
I bring a calm, attuned ear, a sense of humor & a great deal of compassion to my work. With children I use Play Therapy. Always I emphasize insight & the healing power of the relationship. Empathy is key. By learning exactly how it feels to be you—so that you feel recognized—that burden is eased & new pathways open. I am warm, supportive & always curious.

I have additional areas of expertise in working with children in foster care or who have experienced disrupted family situations.
At the heart of all significant issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, and loss are relationships. Therefore, change must also occur within a relationship and therapy is a unique one which provides the safety, trust and honesty, to foster growth. As your therapist, I am fully present for you, in a way that even the best intentioned friend or family member may not be, because I do not have an agenda, and I am invested in the decisions you make to improve your quality of life.
I have additional areas of expertise in working with children in foster care or who have experienced disrupted family situations.
At the heart of all significant issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, and loss are relationships. Therefore, change must also occur within a relationship and therapy is a unique one which provides the safety, trust and honesty, to foster growth. As your therapist, I am fully present for you, in a way that even the best intentioned friend or family member may not be, because I do not have an agenda, and I am invested in the decisions you make to improve your quality of life.

For Your Health Therapeutic Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-NY, LCSW-NJ
Brooklyn, NY 11215
When I started my career over 20 years ago, my focus was children and adolescents, and it has evolved to include couples, adults, and families.
Using Cognitive behavioral, Relational, Strength based, and systems theories as the cornerstones of my practice, we are able to establish a relationship that helps you feel at ease to delve into, discover, learn, illuminate, and understand aspects of your life you want to see more clearly. In so doing, learn strategies for an ego-syntonic life.
When I started my career over 20 years ago, my focus was children and adolescents, and it has evolved to include couples, adults, and families.
Using Cognitive behavioral, Relational, Strength based, and systems theories as the cornerstones of my practice, we are able to establish a relationship that helps you feel at ease to delve into, discover, learn, illuminate, and understand aspects of your life you want to see more clearly. In so doing, learn strategies for an ego-syntonic life.
Our individual therapies include play, creative arts and talk therapy for children and adolescents struggling with functioning in their families, school, community, and social/interpersonal relationships.
Play Therapy, Group Therapy, Creative Art Therapy, Coaching, Behavior Modification Interventions. Assessments - Assessments are provided at the very beginning of the intake as well as during the treatment process. The goal of the initial assessment session is to determine the appropriateness of admission for the client, to begin to develop an understanding of the presenting problems, and to answer any questions that the client and/or family has regarding the therapy process.
Our individual therapies include play, creative arts and talk therapy for children and adolescents struggling with functioning in their families, school, community, and social/interpersonal relationships.
Play Therapy, Group Therapy, Creative Art Therapy, Coaching, Behavior Modification Interventions. Assessments - Assessments are provided at the very beginning of the intake as well as during the treatment process. The goal of the initial assessment session is to determine the appropriateness of admission for the client, to begin to develop an understanding of the presenting problems, and to answer any questions that the client and/or family has regarding the therapy process.

I work with individuals, children, and families to navigate life’s challenges with compassion, safety, and connection at the center of our work together.
I blend person-centered therapy with trauma-focused techniques, including narrative therapy, mindfulness, and somatic awareness. My work is grounded in the belief that every person has an inner drive toward healing and wholeness, and that safe, attuned relationships are the key to getting there.
I work with individuals, children, and families to navigate life’s challenges with compassion, safety, and connection at the center of our work together.
I blend person-centered therapy with trauma-focused techniques, including narrative therapy, mindfulness, and somatic awareness. My work is grounded in the belief that every person has an inner drive toward healing and wholeness, and that safe, attuned relationships are the key to getting there.

I have post-graduate training in psychoanalytic psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and adults.
People have an inherent capacity for growth and healing, however, there are times when we may become stuck or stagnant. As a therapist, my role is to facilitate a person’s natural trend toward development, building upon strengths and resolving internal or external obstacles to living a healthy and fulfilling life. In my work, I aim to create a supportive and accepting environment, tailored to the needs of each client. Understanding that the individual is the expert of their experience, I will take my cues from you in terms of how we work through your specific difficulties together.
I have post-graduate training in psychoanalytic psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and adults.
People have an inherent capacity for growth and healing, however, there are times when we may become stuck or stagnant. As a therapist, my role is to facilitate a person’s natural trend toward development, building upon strengths and resolving internal or external obstacles to living a healthy and fulfilling life. In my work, I aim to create a supportive and accepting environment, tailored to the needs of each client. Understanding that the individual is the expert of their experience, I will take my cues from you in terms of how we work through your specific difficulties together.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist and certified school psychologist specializing in helping children, adolescents and their families. I am deeply committed to providing a range of therapeutic supports to children and their families; I am trained in play therapy, CBT and psychodynamic therapy. I also work with adults seeking to improve their parenting relationships with infants, children and adolescents. A particular area of focus is in supporting individuals facing fertility, pregnancy loss and postpartum challenges.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist and certified school psychologist specializing in helping children, adolescents and their families. I am deeply committed to providing a range of therapeutic supports to children and their families; I am trained in play therapy, CBT and psychodynamic therapy. I also work with adults seeking to improve their parenting relationships with infants, children and adolescents. A particular area of focus is in supporting individuals facing fertility, pregnancy loss and postpartum challenges.

I have worked in a variety of clinical settings including an outpatient mental health clinic, a residential treatment center for children, a school counseling program, & a school specializing in treatment with Autistic children.
I provide empathic treatment to teens & women presenting with various clinical needs. An eclectic therapeutic approach is provided, including CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, play, art & yoga therapies. I provide treatment to those experiencing symptoms of Depression, Anxiety, self-esteem issues, future/career planning, relationship issues, grief, life transitions, or developmental & learning disabilities. I look forward to working with you closely & compassionately to identify your strengths, challenges, & areas to focus emotional energy to move towards growth, healing, & change. Together we will support you to empower & guide you towards goals that will help you feeling more emotionally positive, healthy, & balanced.
I have worked in a variety of clinical settings including an outpatient mental health clinic, a residential treatment center for children, a school counseling program, & a school specializing in treatment with Autistic children.
I provide empathic treatment to teens & women presenting with various clinical needs. An eclectic therapeutic approach is provided, including CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, play, art & yoga therapies. I provide treatment to those experiencing symptoms of Depression, Anxiety, self-esteem issues, future/career planning, relationship issues, grief, life transitions, or developmental & learning disabilities. I look forward to working with you closely & compassionately to identify your strengths, challenges, & areas to focus emotional energy to move towards growth, healing, & change. Together we will support you to empower & guide you towards goals that will help you feeling more emotionally positive, healthy, & balanced.

She specializes in working with children, teens, and adults and has worked across various settings, including private practice, school, residential, and community mental health.
Dr. Dobbs has a profound understanding of mood, anxiety, OCD, parenting, ADHD, executive functioning, life transitions, adjustment issues, and perinatal mental health. Clients describe her as a keen listener, solution-focused, nonjudgmental, and approachable. Her sense of humor adds a touch of warmth, creating an environment conducive to growth and healing.
She specializes in working with children, teens, and adults and has worked across various settings, including private practice, school, residential, and community mental health.
Dr. Dobbs has a profound understanding of mood, anxiety, OCD, parenting, ADHD, executive functioning, life transitions, adjustment issues, and perinatal mental health. Clients describe her as a keen listener, solution-focused, nonjudgmental, and approachable. Her sense of humor adds a touch of warmth, creating an environment conducive to growth and healing.

I bring natural skill, compassion, and extensive experience to my psychotherapy practice with adults, children, and families.
My warmth, humor, and expertise create a supportive space to process life events, help you gain relief from pain, and move towards your goals. I am an active participant in treatment. To learn more about my practice with children and families, visit my website at www.feelingsschool.wordpress.com
I bring natural skill, compassion, and extensive experience to my psychotherapy practice with adults, children, and families.
My warmth, humor, and expertise create a supportive space to process life events, help you gain relief from pain, and move towards your goals. I am an active participant in treatment. To learn more about my practice with children and families, visit my website at www.feelingsschool.wordpress.com

I view the child as part of a larger system which includes family, community, school, and culture.
I take the time to understand the causes and consequences of emotional and behavioral distress, and then integrate different therapeutic techniques depending on what best suits my clients. I prioritize the development of trust and then within the context of this therapeutic relationship teach skills necessary to make lasting changes.
I view the child as part of a larger system which includes family, community, school, and culture.
I take the time to understand the causes and consequences of emotional and behavioral distress, and then integrate different therapeutic techniques depending on what best suits my clients. I prioritize the development of trust and then within the context of this therapeutic relationship teach skills necessary to make lasting changes.
For children, behavior is their indicator.
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Studies favor it because it yields results, measurable and faster than other forms of therapy. CBT is straight forward. Techniques for relaxation, alleviation of fears, coping, decision making, communication, parenting and relationship issues are direct and collaborative. That means we find what works for you.
For children, behavior is their indicator.
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Studies favor it because it yields results, measurable and faster than other forms of therapy. CBT is straight forward. Techniques for relaxation, alleviation of fears, coping, decision making, communication, parenting and relationship issues are direct and collaborative. That means we find what works for you.

We help children, teens, and adults make noticeable differences in their lives.
I am the director of SageMind Psychology, where my team provides individualized, research-based, and cutting edge treatments in person in Brooklyn Heights through a safe and secure telehealth platform. We are passionate about working with children, adolescents, young adults, LBGTQIA individuals, parents, and families in a way that truly speaks to them.
We help children, teens, and adults make noticeable differences in their lives.
I am the director of SageMind Psychology, where my team provides individualized, research-based, and cutting edge treatments in person in Brooklyn Heights through a safe and secure telehealth platform. We are passionate about working with children, adolescents, young adults, LBGTQIA individuals, parents, and families in a way that truly speaks to them.

I have worked in the child welfare system for over 20 years.
The title of my dissertation was 'The Experience of Early Parental Separation due to Piecemeal Immigration to the United States Among Dominicans.' In completing my retrospective study, I learned that there are a set of complex dynamics that take place when parents and children separate at an early age due to seeking a better future.
I have worked in the child welfare system for over 20 years.
The title of my dissertation was 'The Experience of Early Parental Separation due to Piecemeal Immigration to the United States Among Dominicans.' In completing my retrospective study, I learned that there are a set of complex dynamics that take place when parents and children separate at an early age due to seeking a better future.
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Brooklyn, NY provide mental health therapy to children and are experts in child development.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Brooklyn build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Brooklyn build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.