Family Therapy in Brooklyn, NY

With an infusion of humor and genuine warmth, I offer care that is direct, person-centered, and liberatory. By fostering a collaborative, empowering, anti-oppressive atmosphere, I actively support you as you navigate life's challenges while also celebrating your unique strengths. I encourage open communication, foster active self-discovery, and facilitate goal-setting to empower you on your personal journey toward growth, resilience, and overall well-being.

“Hello! I’m a bilingual (Spanish) licensed therapist based in New York State. With over 7 years of experience in human behavioral services, I’ve worked extensively with culturally diverse populations. My expertise lies in working with children aged 6-10, adults, families, and couples.

It is not easy to find a therapist, and I would like to make that process easier. I am a psychologist who conducts individual, family and group psychotherapy with children, adolescents and adults. My main areas of expertise are trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD and relationship difficulties. I work collaboratively with you to employ a therapy approach that fits your preferences and needs, and draws from evidence-based models (such as CBT and DBT) as well as insight-oriented and mind-body approaches.

Therapy can be daunting. You might be hesitant to share private issues with a stranger, or worried that it won't work. If you're having a hard time managing on your own, a substantial body of research shows that therapy can help. The secret to good therapy is that it gives you a chance to form a strong, unique relationship with someone trained to attend to your emotional needs. I can help you see your life from a different perspective, understand and change your role in your significant relationships, and learn strategies to alleviate symptoms such as chronic sadness, worry, moodiness and relationship conflict.

The process of discovery in therapy occurs through a safe collaboration guided by your instincts. Working together, we will increase self-attunement, self-regulation, self-alignment, and self-compassion. I strive to offer a space that is open, curious, and aligned with your values. My clinical insights converge around questions of identity and development in regards to attachment, gender expression and sexuality. I offer a warm, supportive space through attention to the non-verbal and I listen for metaphors that invite meaning-making and self-reflection.

Prioritizing mental and emotional health may sometimes feel hard to do when there is so much going on. However, the feeling of growth, strength, hope and triumph are worth it when taking the step to improving one’s mental well-being. Navigating past or present stressors doesn’t have to be done alone. I have 8 years of social work practice and acquired experience in working with with children, adolescents and adults in addressing their anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, family conflict, crisis intervention and emotional instability.

I am a licensed social worker in New York, New Jersey, and Colorado, as well as a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor with 10+ years of professional clinical experience. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process. I work with adolescents and adults, individuals, couples, and families. I am an East Coast girl with a West Coast heart. I am straightforward, open, and honest, but I always remain client-focused and will help you work on the things that will help you feel empowered to be your best self.

Seeking help to find peace with what may be causing mental or emotional anguish is not always easy, especially for those unfamiliar with the practice of therapy. With the taboo often attached to mental health, it can seem like a daunting task when managing fears of being labeled, misunderstood, judged or dismissed when discussing your struggles and needs with someone new. It takes true strength to find helpful strategies on your own, while also recognizing the need for more advanced skills and resources to further your healing and growth.

Gila Hara, LMHC, is a licensed psychotherapist and Founder of Health and Growth Therapy. Gila practices in New York helping adults, young adults, and adolescents, overcome an array of mental health challenges including depression, mood disorders, OCD, anxiety, personality disorders, and general life transitions. Gila also helps couples and families overcome challenges and learn to create a harmonious life together.

Let's work it out together. Most of us struggle from time to time with relationship questions, parenting conundrums, career decisions or even the loss of someone or something of great significance to us. Over the years, I've come to respect the value of sharing these struggles with a sensitive professional. I am here to help you explore how better to manage the obstacles that stand in your way. Working with individuals, couples, families and groups, I enjoy helping people come to a better understanding of how to work through the challenges in their lives.

My clinical approach is interpersonal, humanistic/holistic, self-reflective and strength based. My approach is meeting the client where they are. But I create a space where it instills hope that they can move from that place and walk on a journey of healing, breaking intergenerational cycles, naming/calling out the traumatic experiences, knocking down roadblocks and doing so without judgement. I approach therapy as a parallel experience “you are not alone.”

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.

I believe that therapy is a transformative experience that can increase self-awareness, self-knowledge and self-compassion. Through an open, curious, supportive partnership, we will explore and deepen your understanding of your relationships and history and how these may be impacting your life now. Our process can help you make more informed decisions about how you want to move forward in your life or help you find peace in remaining where you’re at. I offer a non-judgmental space where all thoughts, feelings, fears and desires can be explored and processed.

Do you notice patterns of behavior that you’d like to explore further? Feel dissatisfied with the way things are currently in your life? By drawing from interpersonal, cognitive-behavioral (ie. CBT and ACT), and psychodynamic modalities, I empower clients to gain insight, define goals, and develop skills/tools to live meaningful lives consistent with their values. I see psychotherapy as an interactive process that can promote insight, create positive change, and foster growth. I also bring this perspective into my work with couples and families. I can provide couples/ family psychotherapy as well as discernment counseling.

Specializing in supporting women who have faced trauma stemming from domestic violence, separation/divorce, childhood neglect/abuse, and workplace mistreatment, I recognize the profound impact these experiences can have on one's sense of identity and direction. Whether you've lost yourself in these experiences or are discovering yourself anew, my focus is on helping you find meaning in your journey and guiding you toward a positive future. If you're seeking to build confidence in decision-making, establish boundaries, and cultivate a loving relationship with yourself, I'm here to collaborate on your path to healing.

Self awareness and connection can heal. My practice is a place where we can build safety and vulnerability, and work together to help you better understand yourself. Therapy is not always easy, but here you can regain a sense of control and create momentum.

Are you feeling hesitant, worried, shut down, or withdrawn? Or perhaps a little low, not quite yourself, & trying to figure out what to do? Are old patterns you've used to manage no longer working? Perhaps I can help. Using a combination of mindful awareness, somatic (body)/nervous system regulation work & Internal Family Systems/parts work, we can explore the different aspects of ourselves & start to move towards the changes we'd like to see. I offer in person services in Brooklyn, NY or worldwide via Zoom video. I offer a free brief phone or video consult to see if we're a good fit: feel free to book yours at www.maximeclarity.com

My goal as a therapist is to support you in becoming the person you want to be. I'll work with you towards finding ways to improve your life in the direction you choose. Therapy is a space for you to fully focus on finding what works for you. As a native Spanish speaker, I work bilingually with individuals, couples, families, and other groups.

My goal is to empower my clients and help them work towards becoming a more confident and healthier version of themselves. I offer compassionate and judgement free support where clients are the center of their healing. I have extensive experience working with adolescent and adults with Anxiety, Depression and Addiction. My practice also includes working with individuals who have health concerns, family conflict and relational issues.