Codependency Therapists in Brooklyn, NY

You deserve to live a life with joy, ease and confidence. Perhaps you have been in therapy before or this is your first time. Therapy doesn't have to be a one-sided relationship where you're mulling over your entire life's history and all of the pain! In fact, it can be an enjoyable process; a full, engaging relationship with humor, intellect, creativity, spark and curiosity. I'm a real person in the room with you. Together, we will explore solutions and new ways of thinking, feeling and acting. I want you to get the results you want, to find purpose and meaning in your relationships, work and any other life areas.

Navigating the world can be tough when you consistently try to please others,  have difficulty making decisions, or fear speaking your mind. I work with individuals who are  often marginalized, and exhausted by their unhealthy relationships  with self and others. Often when we attempt to live differently, negative emotions will kick in that cause us to cling to our old ways. I know all too well how difficult it is to feel overwhelmed or trapped by your circumstances. Together we'll push back on negative self talk, poor boundaries, self sabotage, and other unhelpful patterns that may be limiting life choices.

*Email me only please. I journey with women/non-binary folx in my practice! I am a trauma alchemist, whose client population mostly consists of (but is not limited to) Latinx and Black- powerful cycle breakers. I engage in transformational work with survivors of childhood trauma, toxic friendships, mother-daughter dysfunction, father wound, poverty trauma, spiritual abuse, imposter syndrome, immigration/acculturation & gaslighting. Trauma manifests in many forms including: anxiety, depression, hyper-vigilance, codependency , people pleasing, self-criticism, and difficulty regulating emotions.

Whatever it is that brings you to therapy, I stand by the commitment, “I’m here with you.” I believe that each of our stories are equally sacred as they are unique and see therapy as an opportunity to cultivate curiosity for ourselves and to let go of self-judgement. Taking a Psychodynamic approach, I aim to help my clients unravel, experience, and understand themselves more deeply, through building awareness, flexibility, and the capacity to make change. Humor, authenticity, and the willingness to experiment is foundational to my approach.

Did you grow up with a mother that may have been a narcissist? Do you struggle with codependency and healthy relationships? Lack self-esteem? Do you find yourself wondering how did I end up in another toxic situation? Cognitive therapy is a service that can help you understand how early experiences impact how you go through life. Maybe you need to create boundaries and communication to save a relationship where is the time to let go of that toxic person altogether? consider scheduling a cognitive therapy session. You will gain the skills needed to recognize old patterns of behavior, create boundaries and be a healthier you.

Welcome! As an NYC-based psychotherapist, I offer a warm, empathetic, genuine approach to all my clients. I’m interested in connecting deeply with my clients and understanding their life stories, past traumas, relationships, and identities. It is my belief that therapy is a collaborative process and that you are the expert of your own story. I imagine you in the driver's seat and me in the passenger seat, with you every step of the way, holding the map and offering guidance and support, but understanding that the real growth comes from you.

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 eight 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.

Therapy is a powerful tool in the process of inviting our most authentic selves to emerge. My approach is grounded in an integrative blend of Eastern and Western philosophies with the goal of fostering a greater connection between the mind, body, and spirit. In sessions, we will bring awareness to the relationship between your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors through the implementation of mindfulness and meditative practices to better understand the blockages that are preventing you from living a fully expressed life. I provide a compassionate and safe container to work towards healing past wounds while addressing present problems.

Are you in 'Survival Mode?' Do you find yourself replaying memories that make you feel scared, anxious or uncomfortable in your body? PTSD, anxiety, phobias, and codependency in relationships can be manifestations of our past dictating our present experience. Fortunately, just as our body knows how to heal from a paper-cut, our brain knows how to heal from our past. Trauma-informed techniques allow us to keep the knowledge of the past while loosing any pain or negative beliefs associated with those memories.

Integrative counseling with a holistic health emphasis is effective for building greater awareness and self-acceptance, changing unsatisfying patterns and behaviors and developing the necessary skills to meet your goals. This approach assists you in understanding & reclaiming your true nature, encompassing the inherent qualities of happiness, well-being, presence and love. I work with clients struggling with life transitions and challenges, such as; career change, strengthening relationships, depression, anxiety, anger and stress management, codependency , addictions, parenting, separation and divorce, health concerns, etc . . .

Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? Do you have a challenging relationship with someone you care about? Maybe your parents, your spouse or any other family member? Sometimes our closest relationships can be the most difficult ones to navigate. Your future depends on what you do now.

You are motivated for treatment! You are voluntarily seeking treatment to address some codependency issues, self-esteem, childhood, and adult trauma while engaging in a self-discovery journey. You want to address past history of dysfunctional relationships and are open to learning and engaging in healthy relationships with yourself and others. You are willing to be challenged in the process of growth and prepared to explore unconscious patterns, strengthen connections to self and others, set boundaries, and overcome emotional difficulties.

Are you having a hard time believing that you deserve good things? Do you experience continuous fear of failure? Do you often fear that you’ll sabotage your relationships including Family, Friends, Acquaintances, and Romantic Relationships? Do you often find yourself wondering if the past will repeat itself? Do you feel stuck in a cycle of trauma? Do you find it hard to be kind to yourself? Does guilt or un-forgiveness cause you to condemn yourself? If you answered yes to any of the questions above, I welcome the opportunity to work with you on a journey of healing, self-acceptance, and fulfillment in all areas of your life

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in individual, couples and family therapy. I am a graduate of Wurzweiler School of Social Work and received post graduate training in EMDR, Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Internal Family Systems, CBT, and Skills Training in Affect and Interpersonal Regulation. My areas of expertise are addictions (alcohol, drugs, sex, and codependency ), sexual abuse, anxiety, depression, parenting and marital issues. I utilize a variety of methodologies and techniques to best help client achieve their goals. Much of my work involves healing the inner child which enables the individual/couple to re parent themselves and become empowered.

Greenpoint Psychotherapy is a holistically minded practice that functions on the premise that by allowing ourselves to accept and experience our emotions, we will increase assertive behavior leading to increased alignment between external & inner selves. We help clients with exploring how their past relationships and experiences continue to impact their present life, through identifying and changing thought patterns that have become unnecessarily negative or rigid, and learning to use difficult experiences to gain more insight about themselves so they are able to move forward with kindness instead of fear.

I am a Licensed Psychologist with 20 years of experience in private practice, community and hospital settings. I specialize in the treatment of unresolved emotional injuries from childhood, post-traumatic stress, depression, anxiety and grief. Through our work together, my clients gain insight and shift outdated coping mechanisms, such as addiction, codependency and compulsive behaviors. I also treat acute trauma, that can result from accidents, medical care, interpersonal or community violence.