Family Therapy in Brooklyn, NY

I provide compassionate, affirming care for the LGBTQ+ community, addressing the unique challenges of identity and family-building.
I use evidence-based practices like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and compassion-focused techniques to address immediate concerns while empowering clients with tools to navigate ongoing challenges. Whether these stem from emotional pain, parenthood, family-building, or creative work, my goal is to help you find balance and clarity.
I provide compassionate, affirming care for the LGBTQ+ community, addressing the unique challenges of identity and family-building.
I use evidence-based practices like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and compassion-focused techniques to address immediate concerns while empowering clients with tools to navigate ongoing challenges. Whether these stem from emotional pain, parenthood, family-building, or creative work, my goal is to help you find balance and clarity.

My clinical practice includes cognitive behavior, insight oriented, reality oriented therapy, family and marriage counseling.
Therapy means change. A serious change in my own life took place when our family came to the USA from the former Soviet Union. I have traversed a challenging road, accumulated a deep knowledge of immigrants' problems. My fluency in both Russian and English is a tremendous advantage that enables to communicate with diverse population.
My clinical practice includes cognitive behavior, insight oriented, reality oriented therapy, family and marriage counseling.
Therapy means change. A serious change in my own life took place when our family came to the USA from the former Soviet Union. I have traversed a challenging road, accumulated a deep knowledge of immigrants' problems. My fluency in both Russian and English is a tremendous advantage that enables to communicate with diverse population.
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Let's Talk w/ Rev. Dr. DLC Boyce, helps those who have found themselves stuck - disconnected from God. It's designed for those who have been unable to achieve goals in their lives; for individuals/ couples/families/groups, who feel they have been wounded by crisis/ situations/circumstances -- by people, institutions within society or by society itself. It is also designed for those who've, seemingly, sabotaged themselves, and, as a result, have been prevented from taking advantage of opportunities.
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Let's Talk w/ Rev. Dr. DLC Boyce, helps those who have found themselves stuck - disconnected from God. It's designed for those who have been unable to achieve goals in their lives; for individuals/ couples/families/groups, who feel they have been wounded by crisis/ situations/circumstances -- by people, institutions within society or by society itself. It is also designed for those who've, seemingly, sabotaged themselves, and, as a result, have been prevented from taking advantage of opportunities.

I have extensive experience working with adolescents and adults struggling with Anxiety, Depression, and Addiction, and also works with individuals facing health concerns, family conflict, and relational issues.
My modalities include Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy. As a therapist, I help clients explore and implement coping skills needed to achieve their goals while honoring their unique cultural identities and life experiences.
I have extensive experience working with adolescents and adults struggling with Anxiety, Depression, and Addiction, and also works with individuals facing health concerns, family conflict, and relational issues.
My modalities include Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy. As a therapist, I help clients explore and implement coping skills needed to achieve their goals while honoring their unique cultural identities and life experiences.

Kristie Redfield
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11231
All are welcome with specialties in trauma, anxiety, depression, family and relationship concerns, oncology, cancer survivorship, bereavement, chronic illness, and infertility.
If you are seeking a therapist with an integrative approach, I offer relationship-based psychotherapy that is rooted in mindfulness. My style is compassionate, caring and collaborative. Together we can work towards your therapeutic goals and strengthen your connection to your vitality.
All are welcome with specialties in trauma, anxiety, depression, family and relationship concerns, oncology, cancer survivorship, bereavement, chronic illness, and infertility.
If you are seeking a therapist with an integrative approach, I offer relationship-based psychotherapy that is rooted in mindfulness. My style is compassionate, caring and collaborative. Together we can work towards your therapeutic goals and strengthen your connection to your vitality.

Do you deal with personal concerns, family, career and/or life difficulties?
I help clients navigate through challenges as they experience anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, complex relationships with self and/or others, life transitions, and general stressors. In therapy, clients learn to better themselves. We work collaboratively to identify triggers, obstacles, and set goals. We work together at your own pace to explore
Do you deal with personal concerns, family, career and/or life difficulties?
I help clients navigate through challenges as they experience anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, complex relationships with self and/or others, life transitions, and general stressors. In therapy, clients learn to better themselves. We work collaboratively to identify triggers, obstacles, and set goals. We work together at your own pace to explore

" I am here to listen and help you work through those stressors and those difficult times, especially when you can't turn to friends or your family.
At Wise Minds we offer a variety of psychotherapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, Dialectical, and trauma focused therapeutic approaches to help walk you through your personal challenges, and to assist you in finding Client centered solutions that will help you make a positive difference in your daily walk through life.
" I am here to listen and help you work through those stressors and those difficult times, especially when you can't turn to friends or your family.
At Wise Minds we offer a variety of psychotherapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, Dialectical, and trauma focused therapeutic approaches to help walk you through your personal challenges, and to assist you in finding Client centered solutions that will help you make a positive difference in your daily walk through life.

Communicating (with self or others) is a common area of focus, particularly relating to transitions across the lifespan (such as adolescence, young adulthood, middle age, etc.) as well as facilitating meaningful communication both for the individual and the relationship (for example, couples, family members, friends, and coworkers).
I embrace a holistic approach to mental health and incorporate factors that contribute to overall health and wellbeing, including motivation, goal-setting, sleep hygiene, nutrition, and fitness.
Communicating (with self or others) is a common area of focus, particularly relating to transitions across the lifespan (such as adolescence, young adulthood, middle age, etc.) as well as facilitating meaningful communication both for the individual and the relationship (for example, couples, family members, friends, and coworkers).
I embrace a holistic approach to mental health and incorporate factors that contribute to overall health and wellbeing, including motivation, goal-setting, sleep hygiene, nutrition, and fitness.
I have been in practice for over 20 years and have helped many women deal with major life transitions: family, work and relationship problems. I have helped many couples improve communication and intimacy problems. I specialize in working with women and couples.
I have been in practice for over 20 years and have helped many women deal with major life transitions: family, work and relationship problems. I have helped many couples improve communication and intimacy problems. I specialize in working with women and couples.

Other areas of special interest include family systems work and the trauma of neglect.
Each client is unique. Crisis, transition, relationship, workplace problems, coming out, depression, anxiety, identity, parenting . . . the list goes on. Nonetheless, the three phrases I'm most accustomed to hearing first are: "I'm completely stuck." "I don't understand why I feel this way." and "I just don't see a way out of this." It is important that we begin exactly where you are. Some of the issues you're bringing to therapy may first need practical attention in order to alleviate your current distress. Subsequently, we'll look for connections to the source of your issues and begin the healing process.
Other areas of special interest include family systems work and the trauma of neglect.
Each client is unique. Crisis, transition, relationship, workplace problems, coming out, depression, anxiety, identity, parenting . . . the list goes on. Nonetheless, the three phrases I'm most accustomed to hearing first are: "I'm completely stuck." "I don't understand why I feel this way." and "I just don't see a way out of this." It is important that we begin exactly where you are. Some of the issues you're bringing to therapy may first need practical attention in order to alleviate your current distress. Subsequently, we'll look for connections to the source of your issues and begin the healing process.

I am trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, which is a powerful and transformative evidence-based model of psychotherapy, as well as mind-body psychosomatic therapies, couples counseling, Jewish mysticism, and Jungian depth psychotherapy.
I specialize in offering treatment regarding issues around anxiety, depression, trauma, spiritual trauma, existential- spiritual longing, relationship conflicts, parenting issues, and marital and couples counseling.
I am trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, which is a powerful and transformative evidence-based model of psychotherapy, as well as mind-body psychosomatic therapies, couples counseling, Jewish mysticism, and Jungian depth psychotherapy.
I specialize in offering treatment regarding issues around anxiety, depression, trauma, spiritual trauma, existential- spiritual longing, relationship conflicts, parenting issues, and marital and couples counseling.
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I also specialize in therapy with queer-identified and trans-identified individuals and the surrounding issues of coming out, questioning, transitioning, family concerns, relationship dynamics, and self-esteem.
Insight is good, but change is better! If you are strugglng with anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem, you may have been "just living with it" for awhile. Ask yourself: "How would my life be different if I didn't feel this way?"
Seeking support can be a scary step, but when you are ready for change, it can be an enjoyable process, even when it is hard work or explores painful issues.
We can work together to determine the best way to achieve your goals in a warm, compassionate and non-judgmental environment.
I also specialize in therapy with queer-identified and trans-identified individuals and the surrounding issues of coming out, questioning, transitioning, family concerns, relationship dynamics, and self-esteem.
Insight is good, but change is better! If you are strugglng with anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem, you may have been "just living with it" for awhile. Ask yourself: "How would my life be different if I didn't feel this way?"
Seeking support can be a scary step, but when you are ready for change, it can be an enjoyable process, even when it is hard work or explores painful issues.
We can work together to determine the best way to achieve your goals in a warm, compassionate and non-judgmental environment.

While friends and family can be helpful, it is often awkward to ask them for mental health help.
My ideal client is anyone who feels stuck, lost, or needs support in their mental health journey. Perfection is a myth, and each of us, with our unique experiences and challenges, may find ourselves feeling uncertain or overwhelmed at times. I offer services designed to boost self-esteem, address trust issues, develop coping skills, and provide grief therapy. My goal is to help clients feel happier, more complete, and better equipped to handle life's challenges.
While friends and family can be helpful, it is often awkward to ask them for mental health help.
My ideal client is anyone who feels stuck, lost, or needs support in their mental health journey. Perfection is a myth, and each of us, with our unique experiences and challenges, may find ourselves feeling uncertain or overwhelmed at times. I offer services designed to boost self-esteem, address trust issues, develop coping skills, and provide grief therapy. My goal is to help clients feel happier, more complete, and better equipped to handle life's challenges.

I strive to develop a trusting and comfortable clinical relationship with all my clients to help them process their history, various challenges, pains, uncertainties, and family dynamics.
It is my passion to assist my clients in growing beyond life’s hurdles and losses. I provide talk therapy and specialize in trauma, loss and grief, anxiety, depression, women issues, and adolescent development. I am also fluent in French and can provide services in that language.
I strive to develop a trusting and comfortable clinical relationship with all my clients to help them process their history, various challenges, pains, uncertainties, and family dynamics.
It is my passion to assist my clients in growing beyond life’s hurdles and losses. I provide talk therapy and specialize in trauma, loss and grief, anxiety, depression, women issues, and adolescent development. I am also fluent in French and can provide services in that language.

Helen Nemes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Not Verified Not Verified
1 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11234
I will help you break negative and patterns in order for you to develop loving and caring relationships in your family and at work.
I practice Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in order for you to learn to think and act in a more effective manner. I am also Psycho Dynamic, practice Positive Psychology and engage in an interactive dialogue. I have been an active therapist for the past 16 years.
I will help you break negative and patterns in order for you to develop loving and caring relationships in your family and at work.
I practice Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in order for you to learn to think and act in a more effective manner. I am also Psycho Dynamic, practice Positive Psychology and engage in an interactive dialogue. I have been an active therapist for the past 16 years.

My work focuses on how one's family dynamics and past are affecting one's current life.
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.
My work focuses on how one's family dynamics and past are affecting one's current life.
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.

Greenpoint Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11222
We work toward this by empowering individuals, couples, and biological, and chosen family systems.
We use an integration of psychodynamic, relational, CBT, DBT, yoga, and mindfulness to help clients to develop more of the characteristics they would like for themselves and improve communication. We are able to provide support and psychoeducation for many problems, but especially in the areas of trauma, life-change events, communication, and codependency.
We work toward this by empowering individuals, couples, and biological, and chosen family systems.
We use an integration of psychodynamic, relational, CBT, DBT, yoga, and mindfulness to help clients to develop more of the characteristics they would like for themselves and improve communication. We are able to provide support and psychoeducation for many problems, but especially in the areas of trauma, life-change events, communication, and codependency.

The ID family consists of therapists and practitioners who share a desire to help people in a nurturing and supportive environment.
Working together has been an important philosophy of our group. Armed with this unifying mission, ID has successfully convened a diverse group of clinicians, with varying backgrounds, who value an eclectic approach to Mental Health. While we come from different modes of training and specialties, we consistently support and contribute to each other’s work.
The ID family consists of therapists and practitioners who share a desire to help people in a nurturing and supportive environment.
Working together has been an important philosophy of our group. Armed with this unifying mission, ID has successfully convened a diverse group of clinicians, with varying backgrounds, who value an eclectic approach to Mental Health. While we come from different modes of training and specialties, we consistently support and contribute to each other’s work.

Drawing from a variety of evidence-based approaches such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and psychodynamic therapy, I guide individuals through their journey of healing, where they can explore their experiences, develop coping skills, and cultivate a sense of empowerment.
I offer a safe space for those who are struggling in relationships or battling self-destructive patterns. Many of my clients have experienced difficulty earlier in their lives and are seeking to understand their current challenges, heal past wounds, and cultivate healthier connections. They want to regain control of their lives and find greater fulfillment.
Drawing from a variety of evidence-based approaches such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and psychodynamic therapy, I guide individuals through their journey of healing, where they can explore their experiences, develop coping skills, and cultivate a sense of empowerment.
I offer a safe space for those who are struggling in relationships or battling self-destructive patterns. Many of my clients have experienced difficulty earlier in their lives and are seeking to understand their current challenges, heal past wounds, and cultivate healthier connections. They want to regain control of their lives and find greater fulfillment.

Lauren Joy Wichterman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MPH
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11214
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In that time, I have focused on postpartum mood and anxiety disorders and parenting challenges, family stress, HIV/AIDS, immigration and acculturation, and adolescent wellness.
Are you struggling to balance work/school, relationships and self-care? Are you feeling anxious and overwhelmed? You are not alone. I work with teens, young adults, and adults to see where they are struggling, and how they can move forward. I come from a mindfulness-based perspective, and have a strengths-based and Buddhist orientation. I believe that my clients - with the right support - can make meaningful changes that will improve their overall well-being and enhance their relationships.
In that time, I have focused on postpartum mood and anxiety disorders and parenting challenges, family stress, HIV/AIDS, immigration and acculturation, and adolescent wellness.
Are you struggling to balance work/school, relationships and self-care? Are you feeling anxious and overwhelmed? You are not alone. I work with teens, young adults, and adults to see where they are struggling, and how they can move forward. I come from a mindfulness-based perspective, and have a strengths-based and Buddhist orientation. I believe that my clients - with the right support - can make meaningful changes that will improve their overall well-being and enhance their relationships.
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.