Depression Therapists in Brooklyn, NY

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Catherine Cusack
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I am a therapist who offers a nurturing and integrative approach to helping you create the life you want to live. Creatively we will help you to break through barriers of self-doubt and insecurity, release limiting patterns, and guide you towards standing in your strength. Together we will identify solutions that reduce anxiety, lift depression , improve self-esteem, heal trauma, navigate the losses and find your center again. My approach is personalized to your unique needs and preferences: CBT with Applied Neuroscience, Psychodynamic Therapy, Mindfulness Techniques, Emotional Freedom Technique, Somatic Therapy, and Parts Work.
(929) 560-6359
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Brooklyn, NY 11201
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Rita Moulhim
MSEd, LPMHC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I work with clients on a wide range of issues from anxiety and depression , to relationship issues and personality disorders to name a few. I specialize in working in the LGBTQIA+ community, helping clients navigate matters such as transitioning, coming out, or seeking support. I work with a wide range of adult clientele in regard to sexuality, religion and race/ethnicity. I offer a compassionate, empathic, individualized, and challenging approach to counseling that is collaborative and nonjudgmental.
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Brooklyn, NY 11222
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Patrick Rafferty
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Do you need a more fulfilled, realized, and happier life? I help professionals suffering from depression , anxiety, emptiness, or anger resulting from stress with relationships, gender roles and masculinity, careers, and creativity. I am particularly interested in working with creatives, artists, & writers. My approach to treatment is interactive, emotionally attuned, and mindful. I am keenly interested in your attachment to family and significant others. I have advanced training in Relational Psychoanalysis and Attachment Disorders.
(347) 736-9061
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Brooklyn, NY 11222
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Jamie Weiner
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
Verified
My specialties include work with depression , chronic illness and anxiety management, LGBTQ issues, sex and relationship issues, parenting and child development, work satisfaction, and the artist's plight.
The hardest part of therapy is starting therapy. I practice from the belief that no matter how stuck or broken you may feel, growth and healing are always possible. Using a supportive and collaborative therapeutic approach that stresses mindfulness and your resilience, I aim to foster insight into the developmental origins of your struggles, and highlight patterns of feeling, thoughts, and behavior. Therapy is an opportunity to gain insight into your more vulnerable parts of self, expand your perspective, heal and ultimately move towards self-acceptance and a more fulfilling life.
(646) 593-7252
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Brooklyn, NY 11215
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Evelyn Herrera
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Does it feel like you have no energy and feel like something is holding you back, but you can't put your finger on it? Do you want to talk to someone but struggle with feeling that you will be judged? Therapy can help you to find a path in life that is more fulfilling. It provides a safe space to express the thoughts and address stressors ( depression , anxiety, trauma and/or relationship stressors). My goal as your therapist is to show up for you unconditionally and support you in your journey towards feeling your best.
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Brooklyn, NY 11207
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Melodie Foellmi
Psychologist
Verified
Verified
I have extensive experience with depression , anxiety, schizophrenia, and trauma.
I am here to be your compassionate, nonjudgmental, no-nonsense therapist. We can work together to tackle what's bothering you, no matter how serious it feels. Maybe you are at the end of your rope and you don't know how to face the obstacles life has thrown at you. Maybe you want more out of your life and relationships. Maybe you are dealing with troubling experiences but aren't sure if therapy will actually work. For each client, I blend my extensive knowledge of therapy techniques and research, my warmth and compassion, and my occasionally quirky personality to create a safe and useful space for you to heal and grow.
(347) 580-6284
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Brooklyn, NY 11201
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Brittany Margot Bergersen
MHC-LP
Verified
Verified
My conversational tone allows my clients to feel like they are at home; no one wants to feel like they're being interviewed! I work with young adults, and adults who are experiencing a different issues like anxiety, depression , suicidal thoughts, OCD, phobias and more.
Hello! If you are currently experiencing struggles such as anxiety, poor time-management, trauma, OCD, phobias, relationship problems, or more, then you have come to the right place to start working on improving those issues. Are you tired of feeling as though your emotions are being dismissed or belittled? Are you often invalidated? It takes more than to simply “get over it” to deal with an issue. Stressors are real, and you have every right to be heard. If you are ready to take that step and work towards your optimal mental and emotional wellbeing, I will coach you through that journey! The time is now!
(631) 430-6326
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Brooklyn, NY 11201
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Lesley Solomon Bruno
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
I work in private practice with individuals and couples who seek to improve their emotional wellbeing and quality of life. My specialties include include treatment of anxiety, depression , relationship issues, self esteem, substance abuse, and couples work. I practice through a relational, psychodynamic, collaborative approach with clients in my office on the Upper West Side of NYC. I charge on a sliding scale and am flexible with fee based on the individual financial needs of my clients. I am open to working through facetime/google chat/skype sessions.
(551) 257-0030
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Brooklyn, NY 11249
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Jacqueline Berger-Yudelowitz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, ACSW, BCD
Verified
Verified
Depression ,anxiety, or a lack of self-confidence and self-esteem can cause or be caused by many factors, such as personal history, relationship issues or work-related situations. Sometimes therapy, counseling, coaching or a combination of the above can help. Whether with a loved one, a parent, a child, or a job-related issue, we all need help sometimes. For over twenty years, I have create a warm, nurturing professional environment in which individuals, couples, stepfamilies and families of developmentally disabled people can be helped to find better ways of coping with their emotional and relationship issues.
(646) 583-0644
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Brooklyn, NY 11226
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David Katzenstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW-R
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Dr. David Katzenstein, DSW LCSW-R is a licensed psychotherapist who treats adults, couples, children and adolescents. In his practice he sees individuals with a host of issues including anxiety, depression , abuse/trauma, self-esteem, behavior disorders, and family and relationship conflict. He has advanced clinical training in CBT, ACT, EMDR, as well as psychodynamic approaches, and is nationally certified in the treatment of PTSD.
(646) 681-2820
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Brooklyn, NY 11230
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Not accepting new clients
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Michael Ash & Associates
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, MHC
Verified
Verified
My areas of focus include but are not limited to anxiety, depression , addiction, low self-esteem, grief and loss, relationship issues, intrusive thoughts, life transitions and adjustments, suicide thoughts, self-injury, sexual assault and abuse, interpersonal concerns, academic concerns, and spiritual confusion.
I am a Mental Health Counselor who is passionate about providing counseling and guidance to individuals in times of crisis and emotional instability. I believe that each client is unique, and I use a holistic approach to treatment that will meet and assist them where they are. I will come alongside each client with effective listening, empathy, compassion, and genuineness. I will provide a warm, safe, and non-judgmental space that allows transparency for healing and growth in mind, body, and soul.
(929) 284-2293
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Brooklyn, NY 11201
Not accepting new clients
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Leonie Luxama,
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified
Verified
If you experience struggles with your relationships, have regrets in your life, wish you could start over, are going through a life's transition and feel anxious, angry, depressed , confused, stuck or even numb, let us together, try to explore and understand these feelings. I will meet you in your life's journey as a partner, to facilitate you in achieving emotional relief. Psychotherapy is a process, through which you can find a deeper meaning for your life, because it is never too late to change.
(347) 826-6394
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Brooklyn, NY 11242
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Sarah Wilda
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I have clinical expertise in areas such as LGBTQ populations, HIV/AIDS and other chronic illness, aging, domestic violence, sexual abuse, PTSD, depression and anxiety.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with years of experience working with a variety of populations across the life span. I believe that if you are provided with a safe and affirming space, you will be able to do anything. Together we will discover any obstacles standing in the way of achieving your goals, whether it be a challenging relationship or something in your professional life.
(347) 523-8777
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Brooklyn, NY 11242
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Suzanne Garrison
MS, LCAT, BC-DMT
Verified
9 Endorsed
Verified
9 Endorsed
Together, we'll overcome feelings of anxiety, depression , and self-doubt to get you moving forward in your life with confidence.
Are you living your best life? Perhaps your life looks great on paper, but you secretly feel like something is missing. To others, you probably seem completely put together, but you don't actually feel that way. Maybe you find that you lack a sense of true connection in your relationships, or you feel lost when it comes to your next steps in your career. Functioning is not the same as flourishing, and you don't have to struggle alone. Let's move from feeling disconnected and lonely to a life with deep, meaningful relationships. Let's find emotional freedom, get comfortable in your own skin, and start living courageously.
(917) 765-2830
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Brooklyn, NY 11215
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Pamela Ann Kirsch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I earned my master’s degree in social work from Columbia University where I focused on clinical practice and contemporary social issues. I follow an anti-oppressive framework and apply a strength based and client-centered approach to my work with survivors of sexual assault, childhood sexual abuse and domestic violence. I have extensive experience providing crisis support and on-going counseling to patients who identify as LGBTQIA or HIV-affected and have been impacted by violence and/or struggle with depression , anxiety or PTSD. In practice, I use a combination of trauma informed care and cognitive behavioral therapy.
(347) 380-7051
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Brooklyn, NY 11249
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Leslie Seligman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BFA, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I work with people who have engaged active lives who find themselves troubled, or at an impasse. You may want to move forward and notice inhibitions holding you back. You struggle with procrastination or anxiety. You may have trouble making big decisions or find it difficult to get what you want. Perhaps you question your relationships with others, or you fight with yourself. Maybe you notice, no matter what you do you feel dissatisfied or even depressed . You long to feel free and energized yet you don't know how to get to that sweet spot. Speaking your words, words you may not have said aloud before, takes courage.
(347) 809-6995
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Brooklyn, NY 11222
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Not accepting new clients
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Marian Miller
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Coming to therapy is an act of bravery and you can feel good about taking the first step! Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression , a life transition, relationship difficulties, trauma or other problems, we can work on them together. I view therapy sessions as your time – you set the agenda by talking about what feels important to you. I provide individual therapy to adults and adolescents and practice from a multiculturally-informed, LGBTQAI-allied and sex-positive stance.
(516) 534-5298
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Brooklyn, NY 11201
Not accepting new clients
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Kimberly Bush
Licensed Psychoanalyst, ATR-BC, LCAT, LP
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I have been practicing psychotherapy with adults, adolescents, and children for over 30 years. I am licensed as a Psychoanalyst and Creative Arts Therapist, as well as having certifications as a Child Life Specialist and Sandplay Practitioner. My practice is rooted in building a compassionate and collaborative relationship with my clients while providing a safe space for sharing and working through difficult experiences and feelings. I use a relational and humanistic approach to address issues related to attachment, trauma and recovery, bereavement and grief, depression and anxiety, and the impact of medical or healthcare diagnoses.
(917) 791-6188
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Brooklyn, NY 11238
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Rebecca Bateman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PsyA
Verified
Verified
I'm a licensed psychotherapist and yoga instructor, with a background in social work, psychoanalysis and mindfulness. I work holistically, integrating talk therapy, cognitive behavioral tools and mindfulness techniques to help people feel better and understand themselves more deeply. Everyone comes to therapy with their own unique constellation of strengths and challenges, and I tailor sessions accordingly. I help people work through a broad range of issues including stress, depression , anxiety, trauma, sexuality, identity and loss.
(347) 427-5300
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Brooklyn, NY 11242
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Cora Goldfarb
Licensed Psychoanalyst, LCAT, LP
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Through both my psychoanalytic training and my training as a creative arts therapist, I treat each person as an individual and we come up with a treatment plan together. My patients are often dealing with depression , anxiety, life transitions, relationship issues, identity formation, trauma, and attachment issues. My view of therapy is a collaborative process where we work together to help you increase your self-esteem, have a greater understanding of yourself, and be able to have healthy and long-lasting friendships and romantic relationships.
(347) 875-6765
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Brooklyn, NY 11242
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Depression Therapists

What is the goal of therapy for depression?

Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.

What happens in therapy for depression?

Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.

What therapy types help with depression?

Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.

Can therapy for depression be done online?

Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.

How effective is therapy for depression?

Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.