Excellus BlueCross BlueShield Therapists in Brooklyn, NY

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Susan Nielsen
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Numerous factors influenced my decision to pursue counseling, with the primary motivation being my desire to assist individuals in improving their quality of life. At the core of my approach as a clinician is a firm conviction in the importance of fostering a secure and trusting therapeutic connection. It's vital for me, as your counselor, to ensure a safe environment where clients (such as yourself!) can receive support characterized by sincerity and empathy. In collaboration, we will aim for positive changes in your life, harness your strengths, achieve your therapeutic objectives, and alleviate your discomfort.
Numerous factors influenced my decision to pursue counseling, with the primary motivation being my desire to assist individuals in improving their quality of life. At the core of my approach as a clinician is a firm conviction in the importance of fostering a secure and trusting therapeutic connection. It's vital for me, as your counselor, to ensure a safe environment where clients (such as yourself!) can receive support characterized by sincerity and empathy. In collaboration, we will aim for positive changes in your life, harness your strengths, achieve your therapeutic objectives, and alleviate your discomfort.
(718) 957-2237 View (718) 957-2237
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Tyisha Gaskin
Counselor, LMHC
Brooklyn, NY 11207
Many people seek therapy after spending years putting others' needs before their own while silently struggling with stress, trauma, self-doubt, or emotional exhaustion. Anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and life's challenges can make it difficult to feel connected, confident, or at peace. Therapy offers a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space to explore emotions, gain insight into unhelpful patterns, and begin the healing process. Together, we focus on building self-worth, developing healthier coping skills, strengthening resilience, and creating a more balanced, meaningful, and fulfilling life.
Many people seek therapy after spending years putting others' needs before their own while silently struggling with stress, trauma, self-doubt, or emotional exhaustion. Anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and life's challenges can make it difficult to feel connected, confident, or at peace. Therapy offers a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space to explore emotions, gain insight into unhelpful patterns, and begin the healing process. Together, we focus on building self-worth, developing healthier coping skills, strengthening resilience, and creating a more balanced, meaningful, and fulfilling life.
(917) 352-3625 View (917) 352-3625
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The Miles Clinic
Psychologist, PhD
2 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11229
The Miles Clinic provides easy-to-access, affordable, high-quality, trauma literate psychotherapy to individuals, couples and families by phone or video chat (in person sessions may be available) living in the NYC area and New York State. We accept most non-Medicaid / non-Medicare private insurance plans and payment by sliding scale.
The Miles Clinic provides easy-to-access, affordable, high-quality, trauma literate psychotherapy to individuals, couples and families by phone or video chat (in person sessions may be available) living in the NYC area and New York State. We accept most non-Medicaid / non-Medicare private insurance plans and payment by sliding scale.
(929) 581-7250 View (929) 581-7250
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Nicole Gonzalez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
9 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11238
With a genuine, empathetic, interactive approach, it is my privilege to create safe space for my clients where we can partner to achieve goals. Through our work together you will have greater insight into your own patterns, thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors. I will offer validation, normalization, honest feedback, practical skills, psychoeducation and coping techniques. My role is to empower you to overcome the obstacles you are struggling with and courageously pursue a life of authentic connection, professional fulfillment, wondrous adventure and mindful acceptance.
With a genuine, empathetic, interactive approach, it is my privilege to create safe space for my clients where we can partner to achieve goals. Through our work together you will have greater insight into your own patterns, thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors. I will offer validation, normalization, honest feedback, practical skills, psychoeducation and coping techniques. My role is to empower you to overcome the obstacles you are struggling with and courageously pursue a life of authentic connection, professional fulfillment, wondrous adventure and mindful acceptance.
(929) 357-1019 View (929) 357-1019
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Ruslan Zukin
Counselor, CASAC, LMHC-D
1 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11235
When a client comes to me for therapy, they are seeking some way to not just share their problems but to find solutions and remedies based on their own effort. The point having therapy is for the individual to be able to find their own answer based on what works for them and created on their terms. The reason that people would want to achieve this autonomous feeling is because this develops into a security that the individual can feel confident in themselves to rely on themselves when tackling life’s problems and everyday obstacles.
When a client comes to me for therapy, they are seeking some way to not just share their problems but to find solutions and remedies based on their own effort. The point having therapy is for the individual to be able to find their own answer based on what works for them and created on their terms. The reason that people would want to achieve this autonomous feeling is because this develops into a security that the individual can feel confident in themselves to rely on themselves when tackling life’s problems and everyday obstacles.
(718) 504-0398 View (718) 504-0398
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Sofia Dabestani
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
1 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11206
Whether you're facing anxiety, depression, trauma, or ADHD, I’m here to walk alongside you with compassion and practical tools. I believe that therapy is a space for growth, and I work best with clients who are open to collaboration, even if they're unsure where to start. Together, we’ll explore your concerns, uncover your goals, and build coping strategies that improve your daily life. You don’t have to have it all figured out—I just ask that you come with honesty and a willingness to explore. Healing begins with a conversation, and I’m here to help guide the way.
Whether you're facing anxiety, depression, trauma, or ADHD, I’m here to walk alongside you with compassion and practical tools. I believe that therapy is a space for growth, and I work best with clients who are open to collaboration, even if they're unsure where to start. Together, we’ll explore your concerns, uncover your goals, and build coping strategies that improve your daily life. You don’t have to have it all figured out—I just ask that you come with honesty and a willingness to explore. Healing begins with a conversation, and I’m here to help guide the way.
(929) 470-2095 View (929) 470-2095
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Danielle Joseph
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Brooklyn, NY 11242
I create a warm, safe environment where my clients can explore how their unique histories, relational patterns, and narratives influence their relationships with themselves and others. I strive to use playful and creative techniques that promote self-expression and exploration, and I strongly believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship to facilitate healing and growth. I am dedicated to empowering individuals through compassionate, innovative, and playful approaches to therapy.
I create a warm, safe environment where my clients can explore how their unique histories, relational patterns, and narratives influence their relationships with themselves and others. I strive to use playful and creative techniques that promote self-expression and exploration, and I strongly believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship to facilitate healing and growth. I am dedicated to empowering individuals through compassionate, innovative, and playful approaches to therapy.
(929) 356-7910 View (929) 356-7910
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Nina Oleynikov
Pre-Licensed Professional
Online Only
If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in patterns you can’t quite name, therapy can be a space to gently begin untangling things. I offer a warm, nonjudgmental environment where you can slow down, explore your experiences, and feel more grounded in yourself.My approach is collaborative and tailored to you, blending emotional exploration with practical tools and mindfulness-based strategies. I often incorporate a mind–body perspective to support emotional awareness, regulation, and healing at your own pace.
If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in patterns you can’t quite name, therapy can be a space to gently begin untangling things. I offer a warm, nonjudgmental environment where you can slow down, explore your experiences, and feel more grounded in yourself.My approach is collaborative and tailored to you, blending emotional exploration with practical tools and mindfulness-based strategies. I often incorporate a mind–body perspective to support emotional awareness, regulation, and healing at your own pace.
(914) 685-8822 View (914) 685-8822
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Daniel Fabi
Pre-Licensed Professional
1 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11206
Starting therapy can feel like a big step. I work with adults and young adults who are ready to explore their inner world and make sense of the experiences that have shaped them. Whether you’re moving through a recent loss or feeling stuck in familiar patterns, our work together will be grounded in curiosity, compassion, and collaboration.
Starting therapy can feel like a big step. I work with adults and young adults who are ready to explore their inner world and make sense of the experiences that have shaped them. Whether you’re moving through a recent loss or feeling stuck in familiar patterns, our work together will be grounded in curiosity, compassion, and collaboration.
(929) 209-3541 View (929) 209-3541
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Dianne Ghiraj Mental Health Counseling
Verified Verified
Online Only
Throughout my career, I have provided comprehensive mental health and social services to a diverse clientele. My extensive experience includes individual and group therapy, facilitating psychoeducational groups, conducting clinical assessments, and formulating personalized treatment plans.
Throughout my career, I have provided comprehensive mental health and social services to a diverse clientele. My extensive experience includes individual and group therapy, facilitating psychoeducational groups, conducting clinical assessments, and formulating personalized treatment plans.
(929) 566-3891 View (929) 566-3891
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Christy O'Shoney
Counselor, LMHC
2 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11238
Many of the amazing individuals and couples I work with come to therapy feeling stuck despite having high self-awareness. Maybe you know what that's like. You have a good understanding of yourself and your patterns, but you feel like you're at a loss for how to heal past wounds and make lasting changes. You might be experiencing anxiety, depression, or shame about not being able to get out of your own way. It's tough, especially for folks who are survivors of trauma or have had difficult early life experiences. The good news though is that healing is possible – through therapy that goes deeper.
Many of the amazing individuals and couples I work with come to therapy feeling stuck despite having high self-awareness. Maybe you know what that's like. You have a good understanding of yourself and your patterns, but you feel like you're at a loss for how to heal past wounds and make lasting changes. You might be experiencing anxiety, depression, or shame about not being able to get out of your own way. It's tough, especially for folks who are survivors of trauma or have had difficult early life experiences. The good news though is that healing is possible – through therapy that goes deeper.
(646) 624-0916 View (646) 624-0916
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Lauren McGeachy
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, LPMFT
Online Only
Do you struggle with Communication difficulties, Infidelity or trust issues within your relationship? Are you having Parenting challenges or trouble with Life transitions? Through a supportive and empathetic approach, marriage and family therapists empower clients to create positive change in their relationships, foster resilience, and promote emotional health. Therapy is not only about addressing problems but also about celebrating strengths and enhancing the quality of family life.
Do you struggle with Communication difficulties, Infidelity or trust issues within your relationship? Are you having Parenting challenges or trouble with Life transitions? Through a supportive and empathetic approach, marriage and family therapists empower clients to create positive change in their relationships, foster resilience, and promote emotional health. Therapy is not only about addressing problems but also about celebrating strengths and enhancing the quality of family life.
(833) 966-4732 View (833) 966-4732
Photo of Aylah Goodfriend, Counselor, LMHC
Aylah Goodfriend
Counselor, LMHC
2 Endorsed
Online Only
I will provide a safe space for you in session to explore whatever's on your mind. I work with a diverse group of clients managing anxiety, stress, depression, spectrum disorders, relationship concerns, trauma, grief, and life transitions. I am also a skilled couples therapist and enjoy working with diverse partnerships. Each session will be tailored to your needs and I am always open to feedback about what works and what doesn't. I believe that change and growth is always possible!
I will provide a safe space for you in session to explore whatever's on your mind. I work with a diverse group of clients managing anxiety, stress, depression, spectrum disorders, relationship concerns, trauma, grief, and life transitions. I am also a skilled couples therapist and enjoy working with diverse partnerships. Each session will be tailored to your needs and I am always open to feedback about what works and what doesn't. I believe that change and growth is always possible!
(929) 205-3276 View (929) 205-3276
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Shandelle Hether-Gray
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LMHC, LCPC
Brooklyn, NY 11215
I am trained in using CBT, EMDR, and other evidence-based approaches to help people make lasting changes to their self-image that lead to real changes in their lives. My approach is hands on, goal-oriented, strengths based, and gender/identity affirming. I help clients challenge unrealistic patterns of thinking, deconstruct who they are from who they have learned to be, learn how to feel safe and regulated in their body, identify options for difficult life situations that align with their values, and learn the skills to meet their needs e.g. assertiveness, boundary setting, communication, mindfulness, relaxation and grounding.
I am trained in using CBT, EMDR, and other evidence-based approaches to help people make lasting changes to their self-image that lead to real changes in their lives. My approach is hands on, goal-oriented, strengths based, and gender/identity affirming. I help clients challenge unrealistic patterns of thinking, deconstruct who they are from who they have learned to be, learn how to feel safe and regulated in their body, identify options for difficult life situations that align with their values, and learn the skills to meet their needs e.g. assertiveness, boundary setting, communication, mindfulness, relaxation and grounding.
(347) 269-1706 View (347) 269-1706
Photo of Rachel M Lee - Kensington Wellness, Counselor, LMHC
Kensington Wellness
Counselor, LMHC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Navigating life's challenges has been especially difficult lately. With the demands of work, family and relationships, it can be hard to carve out dedicated time for oneself. Kensington Wellness offers accessible, affordable, individualized therapy to support you through a variety of new and long-term stressors. Our dedicated team has a wealth of experience in diverse specialties including social anxiety, depression, career issues, substance use and misuse, life transitions, gender and sexuality, cultural identity and relationships. We give you the space and support to achieve your goals and build the life you want.
Navigating life's challenges has been especially difficult lately. With the demands of work, family and relationships, it can be hard to carve out dedicated time for oneself. Kensington Wellness offers accessible, affordable, individualized therapy to support you through a variety of new and long-term stressors. Our dedicated team has a wealth of experience in diverse specialties including social anxiety, depression, career issues, substance use and misuse, life transitions, gender and sexuality, cultural identity and relationships. We give you the space and support to achieve your goals and build the life you want.
(347) 632-9543 View (347) 632-9543
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Melissa Olmedo
Counselor, LMHC-D, LPCC, R-DMT
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I specialize in working with young adults and college students, supporting you on the beginning of your journey through adulthood. We are living in a fast-moving world that affects our ability to manage anxiety, depression, and stress. You may find yourself feeling distracted and disconnected from yourself and your relationships. You may be experiencing existential dread during these difficult political times all while trying to figure out your life path and purpose. If you feel you are struggling with the emotional, physical, and social parts of yourself, I am here to help you on the path to healing those wounded parts.
I specialize in working with young adults and college students, supporting you on the beginning of your journey through adulthood. We are living in a fast-moving world that affects our ability to manage anxiety, depression, and stress. You may find yourself feeling distracted and disconnected from yourself and your relationships. You may be experiencing existential dread during these difficult political times all while trying to figure out your life path and purpose. If you feel you are struggling with the emotional, physical, and social parts of yourself, I am here to help you on the path to healing those wounded parts.
(347) 830-7284 View (347) 830-7284
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Kristen Carratala
Pre-Licensed Professional
1 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11211
You may feel stuck in cycles of anxiety, overthinking, or self-criticism, or weighed down by depression, trauma, or OCD. Maybe relationships feel hard, or you’re going through a life transition and questioning what you want next. You’re insightful but tired of repeating the same patterns. You want relief, but also deeper understanding of yourself—why you feel the way you do and how to move forward with more clarity, self-compassion, and intention.
You may feel stuck in cycles of anxiety, overthinking, or self-criticism, or weighed down by depression, trauma, or OCD. Maybe relationships feel hard, or you’re going through a life transition and questioning what you want next. You’re insightful but tired of repeating the same patterns. You want relief, but also deeper understanding of yourself—why you feel the way you do and how to move forward with more clarity, self-compassion, and intention.
(646) 640-8458 View (646) 640-8458
Photo of Stephanie Sanz, Counselor, MSEd, LMHC, D
Stephanie Sanz
Counselor, MSEd, LMHC, D
5 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11222
What if you could finally understand why you feel stuck and actually do something about it? I'm the founder of Cognitive Reset Counseling in Brooklyn. I work with people navigating anxiety, trauma, PTSD, and life transitions, especially those who've tried therapy before and felt like something was missing. What makes my approach different is where we start. Using EEG brain mapping, I tailor treatment to how your brain is actually functioning. From there, we work collaboratively to address your unique needs using an integrative approach of brain, body, and mind based techniques. Ready to get started? Let's connect.
What if you could finally understand why you feel stuck and actually do something about it? I'm the founder of Cognitive Reset Counseling in Brooklyn. I work with people navigating anxiety, trauma, PTSD, and life transitions, especially those who've tried therapy before and felt like something was missing. What makes my approach different is where we start. Using EEG brain mapping, I tailor treatment to how your brain is actually functioning. From there, we work collaboratively to address your unique needs using an integrative approach of brain, body, and mind based techniques. Ready to get started? Let's connect.
(347) 848-1271 View (347) 848-1271
Photo of Emily Dodson, Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP
Emily Dodson
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Are you a creative adult in NYC feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, burnout, stress, or self-doubt? Maybe you’re a performer, entrepreneur, or sensitive high-achiever who feels disconnected from your true self. Are you craving more than quick symptom relief—wanting clarity, resilience, and real change? In our work together, we use neuroscience-informed therapy, somatic therapy, and nervous system regulation to help you process emotions, shift patterns, and reconnect with who you are—so you can live and create with confidence and authenticity.
Are you a creative adult in NYC feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, burnout, stress, or self-doubt? Maybe you’re a performer, entrepreneur, or sensitive high-achiever who feels disconnected from your true self. Are you craving more than quick symptom relief—wanting clarity, resilience, and real change? In our work together, we use neuroscience-informed therapy, somatic therapy, and nervous system regulation to help you process emotions, shift patterns, and reconnect with who you are—so you can live and create with confidence and authenticity.
(929) 284-2804 View (929) 284-2804
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Sara Micieli
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I will work with you to create a safe, comfortable, and judgment-free environment in which you can explore your needs and set meaningful goals. I recognize that the decision to seek therapy can be challenging and I will provide personalized support tailored to you. I have experience working with those managing anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, grief, ADHD, life transitions, and trauma/PTSD. I understand a diverse range of clientele, including the LGBTQ+ community. I am also a certified drug and alcohol counselor.
I will work with you to create a safe, comfortable, and judgment-free environment in which you can explore your needs and set meaningful goals. I recognize that the decision to seek therapy can be challenging and I will provide personalized support tailored to you. I have experience working with those managing anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, grief, ADHD, life transitions, and trauma/PTSD. I understand a diverse range of clientele, including the LGBTQ+ community. I am also a certified drug and alcohol counselor.
(347) 321-9921 View (347) 321-9921

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