Family Therapy in Brooklyn, NY

As an experienced therapist I believe that people should live in harmony with themselves , their families, significant others. I will try to help you to lift your spirit and develop a positve outlook on life by recognizing what causes your mood swings, dealing with guilt, avoiding the painful downward spiral of depression, building self-esteem. I will assist you in developing good and supportive relationship between family members, in understanding each other, better communicating especially with you children. Feeling Good Feels Wonderful! You Owe It to Yourself to Feel Good! Asking for help is not shame, it is courage.

People often seek therapy because of the people in their lives that refuse it; this is what drove me to become a therapist. My passion for therapy stemmed from growing up with unhealthy family relationships due to negative communication patterns. I witnessed how people who love one another can subtly damage their relationship and turn a good-intentioned bond into a toxic chain. Mainly, my desire to become a therapist emanated from others’ refusal to receive therapy - as if it were a platform of judgement and subjectivity. This also influenced the areas that I chose to specialize in and my approach in therapy.

Come as you are. Psychotherapy is a safe and private place to explore the issues preventing you from living a more productive, meaningful, happier life. I'm aware that it takes an incredible amount of courage to walk into a therapy room and share things that require great vulnerability. My approach is person-centered, empathic and flexible, meeting clients where they are in their lives and helping them to identify and work on areas they would like to change or explore. I utilize supportive, mindfulness based and existential therapies with some use of CBT and thoughtfully inserted levity.

Deciding to seek out help is often not an easy decision. As a relationship and marital therapist and a seasoned infertility counselor who also experienced both infertility and pregnancy loss, I am very aware of the impact decision-making choices have on people''s daily lives and relationships. My approach is interactive and solution focused, and rooted in the belief system that with knowledge, the right support systems, and practical tools one can overcome any challenges in their relationship/marital conflicts, anxiety, depression, and recurring negative thoughts in their daily lives and their infertility and pregnancy loss.

Life can be an incredible ride with ups and downs that may be difficult to deal with. If you've hit a roadblock or feel like life is getting to be too much to handle, we are here to help. Our goal is to help you live your life to its fullest potential. Interested in diversifying your experiences to ones that support growth and accomplishment as well as achieving greater consciousness and clarity in your life? Looking for help with managing and overcoming life stressors, emotional disturbances, behavioral problems and relationship issues? Our clinicians can assist you in finding ways to move towards your goals.

Because counseling can sometimes be a daunting experience, I aim to put my clients at ease from the first moment. Life can be difficult to navigate. We accumulate invisible scars and wounds over time. When the tools and thoughts that we use to cope with life's changes and challenges are out dated, they can leave us feeling depressed, fearful, or overwhelmed. I work collaboratively with my clients to fully understand their issues and to develop treatment strategies that address their concerns in an open, safe, and understanding environment.

There is great hope to be found in turning inward and opening up. The unique and specialized support of a therapist can benefit every individual, couple or family , Achieving inner balance is possible no matter what you have experienced. Whether you are struggling with a major mood disorder, processing relationship issues or confronting life transitions, therapy provides a safe and healing space where you can recover and discover yourself. Through dynamic and creative therapy, you can learn to clearly identify your needs and develop the cognitive, emotional and behavioral tools to respond effectively to whatever comes your way.

I am a highly trained psychotherapist with extensive experience in treating adults, children and adolescents. I have particular interest and experience in treating couples. After working for several years with couples and families in crisis, I received my postgraduate certification in child and adolescent psychoanalysis from the Postgraduate Center for Mental Health, with subsequent training at the Ackerman Institute for Family Therapy , the Stephen A.Mitchell Center for Relational Studies and additional training in Emotionally Focused Couple's therapy .

At present, I am accepting adult clients only. I have experience working with adults, adolescents and children (ages six and up) and provide individual, family , couples and group psychotherapy. As the child of immigrants, I appreciate the challenges of negotiating between different cultures. Some members of immigrant communities are afraid of seeking help for mental illness. They fear being labeled negatively, shunned and stigmatized. Unfortunately, there is still a lot of misinformation about mental illness (e.g. you must be sick, crazy, weak if you seek therapy). Sadly, not enough people seek the help they need and deserve.

Always helping everyone else? Want results in redesigning your own life or are at major transitions or crossroads? Have areas of success but others of disappointment? Stuck or wanting a more balanced life? IF ready to do the work on making your life better, I am the person to come alongside you on that journey. I offer expertise, accountability and practical steps from a mind, spirit and soul perspective, the way we perform at our ultimate best. Complimentary phone consultation. Digital video coaching sessions a possibility. Reasonable sliding rate for quality and experienced service based on package commitment.

I believe that the therapeutic process, although painful at times, is very rewarding and that individuals can heal and have fulfilling lives from engaging in treatment. My ideal client is a person who is willing to consistently attend therapy and trust in the process. I understand that "resistance" is a necessary part of treatment and believe that trust comes when the client and therapist continue to interact with each other. Therapy can be an unique and rewarding experience; please join me on the road to discovering your authentic self.

Today's life stressors can often become life changing experiences. We deal with distress, low self-esteem, family conflict, marriage, infidelity, job loss, anxiety, depression, addiction and so much more. It is not uncommon to feel that our lives are unraveling right before our eyes. I help clients find solutions, face the real reasons they're experiencing the current state of being and take back control of their lives. I want you to understand that you are the driver of your life and the author of your story by making you understand and feel complete, safe and at peace. I am here to help you solve the problem you're faced with.

Life brings challenges that can feel overwhelming and stressful. Sometimes emotions become so intense they can create feelings of helplessness and hopelessness. These emotions can be hard to manage on your own. As a dedicated and open therapist, I would be honored to offer a safe space to heal the scars and burdens that you carry. I am a client centered therapist who will create your own individualized plan on how to cope with the challenges you are faced with. My practice utilizes a holistic yet evidenced based approach in order to ensure successful outcomes.

I am clinical psychologist providing therapy and assessment services in Scarsdale and Greenwich. I treat various conditions, such as depression, anxiety, behavioral problems, social anxiety, and school/work issues. I also focus on life transitions, whether that be a recent move, transition from college, changes in family dynamics, or changes in significant relationships. Furthermore, I have extensive experience in conducting psychological assessments. Therapeutically, I focus on developing teens and adults, where as I provide assessments for all ages.

I keep an open mind, I am flexible and I am a good listener. I like to take all theories into account and apply them to one particular person. I do not believe in formulas, each individual is unique and deserves a unique understanding. I also like to have a plan of action that I discuss with my client in the beginning of treatment. Clients have told me that they have gained better understanding of their dynamics and developed stronger sense of self after treatment.

You miss the relationship that you and your partner used to have. When it felt fun and carefree. Now, it feels like you’re fighting more than you’re enjoying each other. You’re so tired of feeling alone in your emotions. Your partner isn’t getting it. The stress of being adults together is building up. You’re having difficulty navigating how you handle your finances, family issues, division of labor, and fertility or parenting issues. You check your phone to numb out for a minute and all you see are pictures of other people’s perfect relationships, dream families, fancy vacations and clean houses. You can't help but feel jealous.

Denise Rivera, LCSW has over nine years of experience helping adolescents, young adults, and adults with diverse backgrounds through individual, family , and group therapy. Denise is fluent in Spanish and English. Denise has worked in community hospitals and specialized programs with adolescents, young adults and adults coping with unusual thoughts or voices, chronic mood disorders, as well as symptoms of anxiety and depression utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy practices.

As an experienced therapist I believe that everyone owes to him/herself to live a satisfying life. If you do not like the place you are in today - do something not to be there. As Einstein said, "Nothing happens until something moves". Choosing therapy is definitely the right move for you. It is not a sign of weakness but rather of your determination. Whatever problem you are facing today: anxiety, depression, disturbing relationship, or work related stress - I am here to help you facilitate changes that will allow you to reach your goals.