Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Brooklyn, NY

I am a NY state licensed Psychologist with over 15 years of clinical experience with youth and families from diverse backgrounds. Over the years, I have enjoyed helping my clients learn how to better cope with many issues including behavioral difficulties, anxiety, depression, trauma, academic and social challenges in school, self harm, parental separation, teenage identity, and general parenting challenges. I view the child as part of a larger system which includes family, community, school, and culture. I take an active stance as a therapist, while offering a warm, supportive, down to earth, strength-based, and practical approach.

Finding the right person to help you navigate through life’s challenges can feel overwhelming. Congratulations on making a major first step! Whether you are new to therapy or have worked with other providers in the past, you are the expert on your own life. My practice is a collaborative space for you to express yourself without fear of judgment. I offer a safe space to help you reach your personal and therapeutic goals. My therapeutic approach is the result of practicing and studying methods of psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, post-traumatic growth, and behavior modification.

I offer a relaxed therapeutic environment where you can process feelings at your own pace while gaining tools to navigate challenges. My specialty areas include anxiety disorders, trauma, depression, interpersonal/relationship issues and life transitions. The therapeutic style I utilize combines trauma focused approaches, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy and person centered interventions based on the specific needs of each client.

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.

I believe that you are the expert on your experience and take a holistic approach to therapy. I work with people who are dealing with perfectionism, infertility, anxiety, loss, relationship issues, and trauma. My goal is to empower my clients to practice self-compassion, lean into vulnerability, strengthen their resilience, and create a meaningful life they love. I believe in the power of the mind-body connection and I am passionate about helping people learn to get out of their own heads and into their body in order to calm anxiety, feel more grounded, and reset their nervous system.

I am a licensed community-based clinical social worker with advanced training in psychodynamic psychotherapy. I received my masters from Stony Brook University and work with children, adolescents, and adults. I also have experience and clinical training in CBT, DBT , interpersonal therapy, and trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) with a focus on treating depression, anxiety, trauma-related disorders, loss, and personality disorders. I focus on helping improve emotion regulation difficulties, interpersonal problems and behavioral dysregulation.

India R. Douglas, LCSW: I founded Pathway to Self to help others reach a deeper understanding of past traumas and provide tangible tools to move forward. Pathway to Self is a therapy platform that not only allows others to connect with themselves but through finding themselves they will be able to form stronger connections with others. Our understanding is that only when we find the “pathway to self” can we forge a pathway to “us” (or “we”). By helping people towards becoming the best versions of themselves, creating a safe space to express emotions of any kind. In a space where you are heard, validated, and affirmed.

I use evidence based treatments in my private practice. DBT helps individuals with emotion regulation, distress tolerance and effective communication with a blend of mindfulness. I am also a Certified Emotion Focused Therapy couples therapists. In my work with couples I help them to understand their cycle and how they can become more emotionally connected. I use EMDR for individuals with trauma to help process traumatic memories and begin to lead more productive lives. I use CBT and mind body therapy for women who are going through infertility and loss.

Christine has over 10 years of therapy experience, utilizing Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and other approaches. She received her degree from New York University and is also a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults for a variety of issues. These include depression, anxiety, phobias, panic, anger, stress, insomnia, ADHD, autism, developmental delays, and work/home/school issues.

Ram Dass said "We’re all just walking each other home.” While this journey home is beautiful and unique, at times, it can be treacherous and lonely. As your therapist, I see myself as your travel companion – someone to help you identify, navigate, and overcome whatever obstacles you face on your journey. Using an integrative approach, I blend more traditional psychodynamic and relational therapies with evidence-based modalities including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, and Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy.

I work with individuals, couples, families and groups. I accept clients of all ages, genders, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. I work with the full spectrum of mental health concerns and persons who have histories of complex trauma as well as persons seeking help mastering life transitions or existential or relationship issues. I work with you on a path of self-discovery so you may gain an understanding of deep personal truths and bring about desired change. My goal is to empower you to develop a greater sense of agency and self-efficacy so that you become the most actualized version of yourself.

Sometimes our emotions can feel overwhelming and interfere with accomplishing our goals. Variations in our emotions are natural and while we cannot always eliminate the triggering situation or feeling, we can work together in a solution-focused approach to help you adapt to your internal experiences while identifying meaningful personal goals to guide our work together.

I work with you in a collaborative, empathic, and client-centered approach. I take the time to understand your goals and needs, your strengths and challenges, and what you need to feel comfortable, supported, and understood. My mission is to provide a safe, exploratory environment where I offer tools and new perspectives through a lens of self-compassion. I am passionate about the power you have to become your own agent of change.

We can all get trapped in a way of thinking or relating to the world that does not serve our end goals. I work with clients to help them become aware of these patterns, understand their origin and utility, while at the same time fostering the freedom, perspective, and skills to break away from these patterns when needed. I view therapy as a co-investigative process, where you and I can look together, with neutrality, curiosity and compassion, at the forces that are shaping your emotional life, and see if there might be a different way of experiencing the world.

Working with women to help them build self confidence through assertiveness training and better communication skills. Also have lots of experience working with women from domestic violence situations, and helping them release trauma through Somatic Experiencing, CBT and DBT skills.

I believe we long to be ourselves in a society that socializes us to feel and internalize inadequacy. We often find ourselves recreating patterns as a means to cope. Perhaps you have done some self-reflection and are seeking a deeper understanding or have not yet had the opportunity to explore and bring these patterns into awareness at all. In joining with you wherever you may be, I aim to help you strengthen your emotional awareness and develop a greater sense of introspection. I work with adolescents, adults, and couples around various interrelated concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, self-worth, sexuality,

Life is hard. Change is difficult. Therapy can help. Call me so we can discuss how I can help you become a change agent in your life. I am a practitioner with over 10 years of experience who fosters a warm and supportive environment and will guide you along a transformative path. I take an eclectic approach to empower my clients, to optimize their mental health, mood, and interpersonal skills. I hope to work together and help you set and accomplish life goals that are important to you. When you are ready, I am here.