Empire BlueCross BlueShield Therapists in Brooklyn, NY

No matter what path we take in life, we will be met with suffering and hardship along the way. This is a natural aspect of the human condition. My goal as a Therapist is to assist you with identifying how your suffering manifests (whether it be due to depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, life change etc.) and the variety of ways in which you can cope with the distressing situations in your life.

I am deeply passionate about supporting people through life’s challenges and empowering them to live authentic and fulfilling lives. I specialize in working with teens and adults struggling with maladaptive behavior patterns such as eating disorders and substance abuse, and common co-occurring issues including low self-esteem, anxiety, mood disorders, and trauma. I provide a warm, comfortable, and judgment-free space to explore thoughts, feelings, experiences, and vulnerabilities. My goal is to engage clients in a process of self-reflection, self-discovery, and positive change in order to achieve a greater sense of wellbeing.

As a Clinical Social Worker, my focus in therapy lies in creating a safe and supportive environment that allows you the opportunity for exploration, healing and growth. I believe in creating an alliance and taking a person-centered approach to treating your mental health concerns. I’m here to help create dialogue about issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, relationships, and work-related stress. Through this dialogue I want to help you improve your mind-body connection, develop coping skills that will strengthen your emotional regulation, and reduce uncomfortable psychiatric symptoms.

After many years in private practice, I have come to believe successful therapy comes down to one main ingredient - the strength of the relationship between the client and therapist. That is why I have brought together the most amazing team of therapists in New York who are passionate about helping their clients heal, change, and grow. At Wicker Psychotherapy, we work from our hearts and love the work that we do. Join us for your therapy journey. We will be there with you every step of the way.

Are you struggling with self-love and self-acceptance? Do you find yourself fighting with anxiety, addictions, and negative or scattered thoughts? Perhaps you are dealing with issues pertaining to your identity or even going through an existential crisis. I know how hard these times can be because I've been there myself. Therapy has helped me find healing in my own life and I know it can do the same to you.

Dr. Downey creates a warm, validating, and authentic environment for her clients. She specializes in working with adults facing a variety of challenges, including but not limited to depression, anxiety, trauma, disordered eating, and relationship difficulties. Dr. Downey is invested in supporting her clients improve their quality of life, alleviate suffering, create and sustain meaningful relationships and establish emotional well being.

Hello! I am a licensed clinical social worker in New York with over 15 years of clinical experience. I enjoy facilitating individual, couple, family, and group therapy, and my focus is with adults who continue to address chronic mental health symptoms. I work in a partnership with clients where they are the "driver" and I can support the various "routes" in getting to the "destination" - success is defined by the client. I use CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) and Solution focused therapy. I believe in a strength based perspective to treatment because the client already knows what doesn't work.

Have your previous attempts at therapy left you not quite satisfied? Did simply talking about your difficulties seem to lose its impact after a while? Or perhaps you feel like you stayed with a therapist for longer than you wished without much improvement? If you deeply desire personal growth and are motivated to dedicate energy towards achieving it, true lasting change is within reach. Jessica Healy, LMHC can assist you in learning about and shifting your inner world using mindfulness-based, experiential, and somatic techniques (including Internal Family Systems).

If you are looking at this statement then you are already taking the positive steps you need to achieve the life you want. Everyone struggles at times with overwhelming emotions and difficult choices and I believe that you do not have to struggle alone. Whether it is relationships, career stress, family dynamics, issues of gender/ sexual identity issues, or life stage changes I am here to help you find your own path.

Whether you are seeking therapy for the first time, or have been in therapy many times before, it’s so important to find a therapist that feels like the right fit for you. I want to personally acknowledge the courage, intentionality, and investment you have placed in yourself in deciding to seek support in the form of counseling/therapy. We may struggle with relationships, work, life transitions, caregiving, chronic illness and pain, loss, stress and trauma related symptoms, or other issues. Create space for yourself to engage in a restorative, empowering therapeutic experience and receive the support you deserve.

I enjoy the work that I do and I look forward to helping my clients. It is indeed rewarding to see personal growth throughout sessions as my clients gain control of areas in their life they were most vulnerable. My passion is helping my clients become successful individuals managing and coping with life stressors as they develop the necessary skills to do so. I provide opportunities for my clients, in a supportive atmosphere, to work through pressing issues by engaging in skilled activities that motivates and empowers clients to achieve their personal goals.

Experienced, compassionate, and empathetic, are words that my clients use to describe me as their therapist. Since 2009, I have helped thousands of my clients and created several centers for our South Brooklyn Community to receive help and provide excellence of psychological care. As a healer in my profession, I guide, and help clients heal/repair their lives each day. My clients appreciate my sincerity, being non-judgmental, having a sense of humor, compassion, analytical skills, and effectiveness of therapeutic techniques, which I continue to hone as a trained therapist. Rothschild Counseling Centers provide top notch care.

Therapy is a place where you can process your thoughts and identify how your feelings play a role in your daily decision making. My goal is to provide compassion, empathy and a safe space for individuals to gain insight in understanding themselves. My passion as a therapist is to de-stigmatize and bring awareness of mental health in diverse populations.

I began my work with the HIV/AIDS population, the homeless population and those who struggled with drug abuse. Spending many years with these precious people, provided me with insight of how the mind and the heart works. It was the perfect foundation to my understanding human pain and resilience, as I had to work with many diagnosis. I am a Christian psychotherapist but I have a deep understanding of the religions of many of our world's cultures, therefore my "doors are open" to people of all faiths. I am happy to use your personal faith to help you find meaning in your challenges.

Life is a journey of multiple transformations... if only we were given a map to help us navigate through it, maximizing our joyous moments and minimizing the humps and mountains. My goal as a therapist is to help individuals and families through those challenging moments and experiences in life.

After many years in private practice, I have come to believe successful therapy comes down to one main ingredient - the strength of the relationship between the client and therapist. That is why I have brought together the most amazing team of therapists in New York who are passionate about helping their clients heal, change, and grow. At Wicker Psychotherapy, we work from our hearts and love the work that we do. Join us for your therapy journey. We will be there with you every step of the way.