Emotionally Focused Therapists in Brooklyn, NY
I am a warm, compassionate therapist with over eight years of experience helping people navigate life’s challenges. Whether you’re dealing with past experiences that won’t let go, struggling to cope with daily stressors, or finding it hard to set healthy boundaries, I create a safe space where we can work through these challenges together at your own pace.
I am a warm, compassionate therapist with over eight years of experience helping people navigate life’s challenges. Whether you’re dealing with past experiences that won’t let go, struggling to cope with daily stressors, or finding it hard to set healthy boundaries, I create a safe space where we can work through these challenges together at your own pace.
Since 1987, I have logged approximately 50,000 patient contact hours with most mental health disorders. In addition, I specialize in depressive and anxiety disorders, couples work and substance abuse problems. My clients have described me as engaged, interactive and empathetic. I make this claim with confidence because I have observed how easily my clients relate their most personal issues to me without shame or fear. Emphasizing mindfulness, I focus on dynamic tensions in the therapeutic relationship that help patients feel understood in the here and now. My relational approach is intended to help patients emotionally unfold.
Since 1987, I have logged approximately 50,000 patient contact hours with most mental health disorders. In addition, I specialize in depressive and anxiety disorders, couples work and substance abuse problems. My clients have described me as engaged, interactive and empathetic. I make this claim with confidence because I have observed how easily my clients relate their most personal issues to me without shame or fear. Emphasizing mindfulness, I focus on dynamic tensions in the therapeutic relationship that help patients feel understood in the here and now. My relational approach is intended to help patients emotionally unfold.
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.
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.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who sees individuals, couples, and families. I believe that therapy is a place of growth where empathy and acceptance are balanced with a challenge that is necessary to gain a new perspective, overcome internal barriers, and experience new, healthier, and more fulfilling ways of being and connecting.
I specialize in depression, anxiety, interpersonal and relationship issues, trauma, body image and eating disorders, obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors, and sexuality issues.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who sees individuals, couples, and families. I believe that therapy is a place of growth where empathy and acceptance are balanced with a challenge that is necessary to gain a new perspective, overcome internal barriers, and experience new, healthier, and more fulfilling ways of being and connecting.
I specialize in depression, anxiety, interpersonal and relationship issues, trauma, body image and eating disorders, obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors, and sexuality issues.
Welcome. I integrate a somatic, mindfulness-based and experiential approach to psychoanalytic psychotherapy. I enjoy working with artists, sensitive people, and those with complex trauma, grief, loneliness, anxiety, or shame. We will do more than just analyze. At a careful pace, we will attune with curiosity to the unconscious material that the body and mind holds, learning to listen, emote, and be with rather than fix. We will be available to what arises in the therapeutic relationship and how it evokes what you came to want and fear. I invite you to begin this practice of opening.
Welcome. I integrate a somatic, mindfulness-based and experiential approach to psychoanalytic psychotherapy. I enjoy working with artists, sensitive people, and those with complex trauma, grief, loneliness, anxiety, or shame. We will do more than just analyze. At a careful pace, we will attune with curiosity to the unconscious material that the body and mind holds, learning to listen, emote, and be with rather than fix. We will be available to what arises in the therapeutic relationship and how it evokes what you came to want and fear. I invite you to begin this practice of opening.
I specialize in working with clients struggling with life changes, anxiety, relationship and family issues, depression, trauma chronic illness and mood related disorders. I believe in the power of connection, empathy, and understanding. My goal is to provide a safe and nonjudgmental space where you can explore your emotions, confront challenges, and uncover your inner strengths. I view therapy as a collaborative process where each person is the expert on your own experiences, and my role as your therapist is to help you navigate your journey with guidance, support, and compassion.
I specialize in working with clients struggling with life changes, anxiety, relationship and family issues, depression, trauma chronic illness and mood related disorders. I believe in the power of connection, empathy, and understanding. My goal is to provide a safe and nonjudgmental space where you can explore your emotions, confront challenges, and uncover your inner strengths. I view therapy as a collaborative process where each person is the expert on your own experiences, and my role as your therapist is to help you navigate your journey with guidance, support, and compassion.
I am a New York City based sex therapist-in-training offering low fee sessions in person (Chelsea, Park Slope), hybrid, and virtually. I work with individuals, couples/polycules/platonic partners and families, including anyone LGBTQIA+, curious, or generally exploring their relationship to sex. In work together, we will co-create a therapeutic space that offers you a break from the pressures of life and supports you in your personal journey, relationships, and mental health.
I am a New York City based sex therapist-in-training offering low fee sessions in person (Chelsea, Park Slope), hybrid, and virtually. I work with individuals, couples/polycules/platonic partners and families, including anyone LGBTQIA+, curious, or generally exploring their relationship to sex. In work together, we will co-create a therapeutic space that offers you a break from the pressures of life and supports you in your personal journey, relationships, and mental health.
Hello and welcome to my profile.
By now I would assume that you've read several profiles on the "Psychology Today" site and by this point they are probably all sounding astonishingly similar. That's got to be frustrating.
I hope that the following information concerning my practice doesn't have the same effect.
Let me be brief: I work with a multitude of issues and problems that relate to: couples, anxiety, depression and anger management. I also work with addictions including eating disorders. My approach can help you work through unconscious conflict (repeating patterns again and again without understanding why) as well as compulsive behaviors such as drinking, thought ruminating and habitual behaviors that are difficult to control.I can help you 'evolve' out of your particular problem. I am supportive and reality based while I can always find humor in the worst and the best of times. Together we can turn this all around and get you to where you want to be.
Hello and welcome to my profile.
By now I would assume that you've read several profiles on the "Psychology Today" site and by this point they are probably all sounding astonishingly similar. That's got to be frustrating.
I hope that the following information concerning my practice doesn't have the same effect.
Let me be brief: I work with a multitude of issues and problems that relate to: couples, anxiety, depression and anger management. I also work with addictions including eating disorders. My approach can help you work through unconscious conflict (repeating patterns again and again without understanding why) as well as compulsive behaviors such as drinking, thought ruminating and habitual behaviors that are difficult to control.I can help you 'evolve' out of your particular problem. I am supportive and reality based while I can always find humor in the worst and the best of times. Together we can turn this all around and get you to where you want to be.
You may look capable and successful on the outside, yet internally feel constantly on edge. Your mind stays alert and your body rarely feels fully relaxed, even after a full night of sleep. In relationships, closeness can feel comforting one moment and confusing or draining the next. You may find yourself overthinking interactions, becoming highly attuned to others’ emotions, or shutting down when feelings become too intense. Over time this stress can show up physically through fatigue, brain fog, chronic pain, digestive issues, or autoimmune flares. You want to feel calmer, more grounded and able to connect without losing yourself.
You may look capable and successful on the outside, yet internally feel constantly on edge. Your mind stays alert and your body rarely feels fully relaxed, even after a full night of sleep. In relationships, closeness can feel comforting one moment and confusing or draining the next. You may find yourself overthinking interactions, becoming highly attuned to others’ emotions, or shutting down when feelings become too intense. Over time this stress can show up physically through fatigue, brain fog, chronic pain, digestive issues, or autoimmune flares. You want to feel calmer, more grounded and able to connect without losing yourself.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist—and an immigrant myself—I understand how emotional and overwhelming the immigration journey can be. That’s why I’ve dedicated my work to helping people navigate this process with care, understanding, and respect.
I specialize in psychological evaluations for immigration cases, including Asylum, Extreme Hardship (I-601, I-601A Waivers), Cancellation of Removal, VAWA, and U Visa and T Visa petitions. Every assessment is carefully tailored to your unique circumstances so your story is honored and conveyed with clarity, empathy, and professionalism.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist—and an immigrant myself—I understand how emotional and overwhelming the immigration journey can be. That’s why I’ve dedicated my work to helping people navigate this process with care, understanding, and respect.
I specialize in psychological evaluations for immigration cases, including Asylum, Extreme Hardship (I-601, I-601A Waivers), Cancellation of Removal, VAWA, and U Visa and T Visa petitions. Every assessment is carefully tailored to your unique circumstances so your story is honored and conveyed with clarity, empathy, and professionalism.
Hi! I'm Neli Betancourt-Rodriguez. I'm a Christian bilingual (Spanish/English) licensed trauma therapist in New York and Florida. Whatever brought you here, I'm so glad you're here. Your story deserves to be heard, uncovered, and transformed into purpose. Your life matters. My hope is to walk alongside you in the aftermath of what can feel like the weight of the world. Sometimes, that aftermath looks like learning to trust again after abuse, or to feel joy after years of depression and sadness, or to unlearn patterns that no longer serve you. It may be hard to believe freedom is accessible. But here, I know it's possible. . .
Hi! I'm Neli Betancourt-Rodriguez. I'm a Christian bilingual (Spanish/English) licensed trauma therapist in New York and Florida. Whatever brought you here, I'm so glad you're here. Your story deserves to be heard, uncovered, and transformed into purpose. Your life matters. My hope is to walk alongside you in the aftermath of what can feel like the weight of the world. Sometimes, that aftermath looks like learning to trust again after abuse, or to feel joy after years of depression and sadness, or to unlearn patterns that no longer serve you. It may be hard to believe freedom is accessible. But here, I know it's possible. . .
I am trained in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy and EMDR by the National Institute for the Psychotherapies, and in Couples Emotionally Focused Therapy by Village Counseling.
I believe that by understanding overwhelming situations, exploring unhealthy patterns, and receiving guidance to manage your day-to-day difficulties, you can heal, grow, and build resilience. I have experience treating adults struggling with depressive, anxiety, and post-traumatic challenges, as well as with difficulties in relationships. I have also helped individuals experiencing grief, occupational, academic, and personal issues, stress-related situations, and life transitions.
I am trained in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy and EMDR by the National Institute for the Psychotherapies, and in Couples Emotionally Focused Therapy by Village Counseling.
I believe that by understanding overwhelming situations, exploring unhealthy patterns, and receiving guidance to manage your day-to-day difficulties, you can heal, grow, and build resilience. I have experience treating adults struggling with depressive, anxiety, and post-traumatic challenges, as well as with difficulties in relationships. I have also helped individuals experiencing grief, occupational, academic, and personal issues, stress-related situations, and life transitions.
My ideal client is someone who is deeply committed to growth, even if they aren’t yet sure what that path looks like. They may be an adoptive parent navigating the emotional rollercoaster of raising a child with a trauma history, or a teen trying to make sense of who they are in a world that often feels overwhelming. They might be an older adult struggling with loneliness, grief, or identity in the later stages of life. Regardless of age or background, what unites my ideal clients is a desire for healing, clarity, and a life that feels more manageable and aligned with who they are.
Many of the individuals and families I work with c
My ideal client is someone who is deeply committed to growth, even if they aren’t yet sure what that path looks like. They may be an adoptive parent navigating the emotional rollercoaster of raising a child with a trauma history, or a teen trying to make sense of who they are in a world that often feels overwhelming. They might be an older adult struggling with loneliness, grief, or identity in the later stages of life. Regardless of age or background, what unites my ideal clients is a desire for healing, clarity, and a life that feels more manageable and aligned with who they are.
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How you feel in a relationship with your therapist is essential. I prioritize building a genuine connection with you so that our collaboration feels natural and productive. My goal is to help you discover, or reinforce, helpful approaches to support your personal growth. Grounded in empathy, autonomy, and accountability, I strive to empower you in nurturing your mental health and relationships. Together, we will bridge the insights gained in therapy with meaningful changes in your real life.
How you feel in a relationship with your therapist is essential. I prioritize building a genuine connection with you so that our collaboration feels natural and productive. My goal is to help you discover, or reinforce, helpful approaches to support your personal growth. Grounded in empathy, autonomy, and accountability, I strive to empower you in nurturing your mental health and relationships. Together, we will bridge the insights gained in therapy with meaningful changes in your real life.
I work with adults whose past experiences are interfering with their ability to feel grounded, safe, or connected in the present. You may have endured emotional, physical, or sexual abuse in childhood or adulthood. You might be unsure whether what you went through was abuse, but you struggle with chronic self-doubt, shame, emotional overwhelm, or persistent relationship difficulties. My work is primarily rooted in trauma treatment, where I help clients explore the ways their past experiences shaped their core beliefs—their schemas about who they are, how others relate to them, and how safe or dangerous the world feels.
I work with adults whose past experiences are interfering with their ability to feel grounded, safe, or connected in the present. You may have endured emotional, physical, or sexual abuse in childhood or adulthood. You might be unsure whether what you went through was abuse, but you struggle with chronic self-doubt, shame, emotional overwhelm, or persistent relationship difficulties. My work is primarily rooted in trauma treatment, where I help clients explore the ways their past experiences shaped their core beliefs—their schemas about who they are, how others relate to them, and how safe or dangerous the world feels.
I am a Limited Permit Mental Health Counselor with experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults from diverse backgrounds. I earned my master's degree in Forensic Psychology, a master's degree in Forensic Mental Health Counseling, and an advanced certificate in Victimology, all from John Jay College of Criminal Justice. With my warmth and empathy, I foster a nonjudgmental environment where clients feel safe, comfortable, and truly seen.
I am a Limited Permit Mental Health Counselor with experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults from diverse backgrounds. I earned my master's degree in Forensic Psychology, a master's degree in Forensic Mental Health Counseling, and an advanced certificate in Victimology, all from John Jay College of Criminal Justice. With my warmth and empathy, I foster a nonjudgmental environment where clients feel safe, comfortable, and truly seen.
What does happiness mean to you? Sometimes we forget how it feels to be happy. Therapy can help you to overcome problematic thoughts or behaviors and to achieve your full potential. I can help you tackle a specific or general problem such as a particular mental illness or a source of life stress in order to alleviate distress and to become happy.
What does happiness mean to you? Sometimes we forget how it feels to be happy. Therapy can help you to overcome problematic thoughts or behaviors and to achieve your full potential. I can help you tackle a specific or general problem such as a particular mental illness or a source of life stress in order to alleviate distress and to become happy.
As a bilingual therapist, I work to bring cultural competency and years of experience to our space. Are you an international college/grad student or an expat? Do you have unresolved trauma that still impacts how you navigate the world? I believe everyone possesses the ability and tools to thrive — sometimes they just need a safe, supportive space to find them. With a strengths-based and a trauma- informed approach, I help clients tap into resilience, break free from old narratives, and move forward with clarity and purpose.
As a bilingual therapist, I work to bring cultural competency and years of experience to our space. Are you an international college/grad student or an expat? Do you have unresolved trauma that still impacts how you navigate the world? I believe everyone possesses the ability and tools to thrive — sometimes they just need a safe, supportive space to find them. With a strengths-based and a trauma- informed approach, I help clients tap into resilience, break free from old narratives, and move forward with clarity and purpose.
There are times when life feels overwhelming, confusing, or disconnected, when you’re doing your best, yet something still feels unsettled inside. Therapy offers a steady space to slow down, understand what you’re carrying, and feel genuinely seen, heard, and valued as you move through it.
There are times when life feels overwhelming, confusing, or disconnected, when you’re doing your best, yet something still feels unsettled inside. Therapy offers a steady space to slow down, understand what you’re carrying, and feel genuinely seen, heard, and valued as you move through it.
Hello, I’m Michelle and I help people who feel anxious, overwhelmed, and exhausted from taking care of everyone but themselves.
If you’re stuck in cycles of overthinking, people-pleasing, or feeling responsible for everyone’s emotions, you’re not alone. Many of my clients come to me saying things like:
“I’m always waiting for the next thing to go wrong.”
“I don’t know how to say no without feeling guilty.”
“I look fine on the outside, but inside I feel burned out and disconnected.”
You don’t have to keep surviving on stress, self-doubt, or old patterns that no longer serve you.
Hello, I’m Michelle and I help people who feel anxious, overwhelmed, and exhausted from taking care of everyone but themselves.
If you’re stuck in cycles of overthinking, people-pleasing, or feeling responsible for everyone’s emotions, you’re not alone. Many of my clients come to me saying things like:
“I’m always waiting for the next thing to go wrong.”
“I don’t know how to say no without feeling guilty.”
“I look fine on the outside, but inside I feel burned out and disconnected.”
You don’t have to keep surviving on stress, self-doubt, or old patterns that no longer serve you.
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Emotionally Focused Therapists
Who is emotionally focused therapy for?
Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.
Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?
People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.
What happens in emotionally focused therapy?
Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.
What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?
EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.