Therapists in Brooklyn, NY

For over a decade, I've dedicated myself to the field of clinical social work, accumulating a wealth of experience along the way. With compassion as my compass, I've embarked on the profound journey of guiding individuals towards emotional well-being for 11 impactful years. This endeavor has been marked by a commitment to understanding, supporting, and empowering those I serve. Each day, I draw upon my depth of knowledge and genuine empathy to facilitate positive change in the lives of others, fostering resilience and facilitating growth.

Life can throw a number of curve-balls our way. Sometimes these experiences are manageable, but often they bring up a number of feelings, thoughts, and reactions that impact our daily functioning. Perhaps you are struggling with infertility, grief/loss, the challenges of pregnancy + new parenthood, or postpartum anxiety/depression. Maybe you have experienced trauma in your lifetime and have never had the space to give it the narrative it deserves. Or are experiencing stress from a new life transition. Whatever it might be, I offer a collaborative, safe, and supportive environment to find the solutions that best meet your needs.

You may think of yourself as bad, worthless, crazy or sick. You may feel shame for behaviors you have done. You may wish the ground would swallow you up. You may have no energy to face another day. You may know that beneath that darkness and gloom is a beautiful soul. It is okay to be human and to have ups and downs. It is okay to need someone to embrace your journey and tread the waters of life with you. You are worth the fight. You are deserving of peace. You matter. No amount of trauma, pain, challenge, illness and broken-heart can change that.

Knowing yourself deeply is a key ingredient in creating the life you want. I help people understand the psychological meaning of their symptoms, become aware of unhelpful patterns they repeat, learn how to handle difficult emotions, and recognize that they can make choices based on self-awareness rather than fear. I consider it a privilege to treat those who seek my help. I am an empathic listener who is also actively engaged in the therapeutic process. My goal is to promote wellness and not to just relieve symptoms .

You aim for success and often achieve it! But somehow an empty feeling sometimes arises and the healthier, inner, emotional life you value feels just out of reach. Perhaps at times the relationships you hold dear are affected in ways you don't intend. Some things seem out of alignment for you despite the many things you do right, you're uncertain how to attain the inner well-being you crave and believe in. Perhaps a sense of purposelessness haunts you or you yearn for greater self-understanding, or the ability to feel more at ease within yourself. Give yourself the opportunity to be more fully heard on your thoughts and concerns.

We all face life challenges whether it be in our family, our relationships, or professionally. It takes courage and patience with yourself to find the growth and fulfillment you seek. I am a warm, compassionate, down to earth psychotherapist with over 30 years experience with adults, adolescents and children. I take an individualized approach and provide a safe space to guide you in exploring your thoughts,feelings and behaviors, helping you change patterns that no longer work. My goal is to create an environment that is nonjudgmental and authentic that encourages growth.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, ADHD, OCD, pressure of being a caregiver or grief? You're not alone. Feeling swamped by tasks, worrying about everything, and finding it hard to stay focused and organized—it's tough. Having difficulty accepting your loss? Together, we can work on validating your experiences, finding practical coping strategies, and developing skills to help you manage and improve your functioning. Imagine feeling calm, and in control. By addressing these challenges, you can enhance your overall well-being and quality of life, unlocking your potential to pursue your interests with confidence and success.

Sometimes it’s the feeling that something is missing from your life, the vague emptiness. Other times it seems as if you are constantly treading water, and getting through each day appears to be impossible. People come to me for a myriad of reasons. I specialize in women's health including post partum, anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, mood disorders, career counseling and couples Counseling helps you explore new avenues, enabling you to find your strengths and open up possibilities. My hope is to empower you to be captain of your own ship, and discover your many strengths.

FREE consultations! Are you feeling stuck in negative thoughts, intense emotions, or behavioral patterns that don't serve your best interest? Are you hoping to build more meaning and joy in your life? You may feel hesitant about reaching out for help, especially with pressure from all directions to "have it all together". I'm here to join you on this journey to discover healing and build a balanced life.

We all have the capacity to heal. With the right safety and support, we can come home to ourselves, allow difficult emotions to be released, and re-author old stories to create new meaning in our lives. I use experiential therapy to help you move through barriers so you can arrive into your body with compassion and connection. From this place, we can explore your relationship to self and others, come to understand patterns that create stuckness, and practice new skills so you can embody insights, change and self-belonging.

I work with people who are part of the LGBTQIA+ communities and allies. My work is rooted in gender-affirming therapy for those seeking exploration and support around their gender identities. I also work with those who are living with addiction and recovery. I work with clients who live, work and play under a cloak of secrecy; the outside world sees them as goal-driven professionals who have stable relationships and a host of family and friends. My clients hide their struggles with Depression, Anxiety, Low Self Esteem, and Substance Use. My clients want to live and love authentically.

We all have the potential to change and grow into a better, more satisfied version of ourselves. My goal is to help you identify how you want to live and the blocks that are preventing you from getting there. My approach is interactive: I create a judgment-free zone in which you can explore the issues that are causing you stress, unhappiness or frustration.

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.

Feeling disconnected from yourself and your emotions? Is life “fine” on paper but still feels like something is missing? Seeking insight into your path and purpose in life? Used consciously and within the safety and trust of the therapeutic relationship, Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) offers us the ability to not only cognitively understand - but rather - experience ourselves and our lives in an entirely new and transformative way. This offers unshakeable awareness into who we really are, what deeply held negative beliefs and patterns we need to let go of, and the courage to claim our newfound freedom and belonging.

I use a client-centered approach allowing you to build upon your strengths and explore fears, doubts, goals, and desires in a non-judgmental space. Using a method which integrates narrative therapy, CBT, mindfulness, and psychodynamic theory, I can help manage a range of challenges: depression, anxiety, questions of identity, relationships, and life transitions. I bring warmth, thoughtfulness, and a sense of humor to my sessions. My goal is to guide you towards relief and opportunities for change. Ultimately, our work will help you step into your most authentic self.

With an interactive, warm, and accepting approach I have been helping clients find healthy perceptions of themselves. No single approach is the right one for everyone, and so I have been trained in a range of modalities including motivational interviewing, CBT, and REBT.

Brynley believes the most important role of a therapist is as facilitator. In every interaction, Brynley is most concerned with creating a safe space that allows insight to naturally arise for her clients. She believes the relationship between therapist and client is the most important ingredient in a successful treatment. Above all else, Brynley prioritizes connection, curiosity, communication, and empathy.

I am here for you (or your family or couple) to help clarify thoughts and feelings, build tolerance and empathy, strengthen control over behavior, and employ better strategies for connection and freedom. I am an experienced, licensed, Masters-level psychotherapist in NY State, with ten additional (postgraduate) years of institute training, including couple and family therapy (Ackerman Institute for the Family). I have worked for over a decade with adults, couples, children/adolescents, and families.

Welcome. You might have a difficult moment in your life. Whatever your issues, needs and goals are -therapy is a wonderful experience being with someone who can hold space for you. There are many life areas where therapy could be helpful. In my practice, we work collaboratively to create a safe space, learn how to slow down, listen to your body, listen to ourselves, develop fresh language which can describe our process, and access inner wisdom. We develop a therapeutic relationship which will support our process with gaining clarity, relief, balance, and reconnecting with all parts of us which are suffering.