Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Brooklyn, NY
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Julie Madlin
Counselor, LMHC, MS
Verified
My approach stems from
Mindfulness
& Internal Family Systems theories, incorporating new ways to be in the world.
Are you struggling with feelings of loneliness despite having lots of friends and people in your life? Do you feel like you are unable to be yourself with the people you most care about? Do you want to feel healthier and happier? I want to help you to find more joy and ease in your life by focusing on the most important relationship we have, which is with ourselves. Learning how to become more connected to oneself is not easy, but it's a huge start. I want to work with you to build self compassion, a key to healing.
Nicole DeMarco
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
This coupled with a 200-hour yoga teacher training lends to my holistic approach to therapy by fostering a healthy mind-body connection with the application of
mindfulness
and breathing techniques.
I am glad that you are here and have decided to take the first step in your therapy journey. Whether you are facing anxiety, depression, childhood trauma, work stress, or relationship difficulties I can support you in navigating how best to cope. Together, we will explore this from a place of curiosity and compassion. I make every effort to create a warm and safe space because I know how hard being vulnerable and opening up is. I can be that non-judgmental person to vent to and process difficult emotions with. I meet my clients where they are at in all stages of life from a person centered and strengths-based perspective.
Donna Latendresse - Expansive Therapy
Counselor, LMHC, LPCC
Verified
My approach is focused on you, and may involve creative expression,
mindfulness
practices, and evidence-based behavioral techniques.
I am a bilingual (Spanish) Art Therapist and Mental Health Counselor, with over 10 years of experience. I received my masters in Art Therapy from Long Island University and my second masters in Mental Health Counseling from Hunter College.
Emily Rose Cannon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
Have you tried therapy before, but found that it didn't quite work for you? Maybe you stayed with one therapist for too long and never saw the results you were looking for. Or maybe you found that "just talking" about your problems was not moving you toward the change you were hoping to make. If you are hungry for personal growth and willing to work at it, the breakthrough you're seeking is within reach. At Brooklyn Somatic Therapy, we integrate a
mindfulness
-based, experiential and somatic approach to psychotherapy.
Claire Nitze
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, MA
Verified
My approach is holistic and collaborative, integrating
mindfulness
, experiential, relational, psychodynamic, and cognitive-behavioral techniques and treatment approaches.
I am a Brooklyn-based mother of three and a dedicated mental health practitioner. My work centers on supporting clients as they navigate challenges posed by parenthood, intra-familial conflict, life transitions, caring for aging parents, and the search for professional fulfillment and personal identity. I specialize in helping individuals and couples find insight into their feelings, understand negative patterns, identify clear goals, and develop healthy ways of coping with anxiety and stress to promote their emotional and physical well-being.
Gretta Keene
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
I also use creative arts and
mindfulness
Cognitive Behavioral approaches, including EMDR.
I offer a safe, comfortable place to bring your hopes, fears, pain, confusion and excitement; where your thoughts and feelings will be respected and heard and your strengths acknowledged and utilized.
Together, we will work to understand and transform the areas of suffering and/or concern. I am not afraid to go to where you need to travel.
I work with trauma, grief, unhappy relationships, problematic behaviors, feelings of hopelessness or worthlessness or those who want to make their life "better."
I have a large "toolbox" of techniques and approaches that help to create an experience suited to you.
Lyla Denburg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
My work integrates my specialized training in Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) with psychodynamic, attachment-based, trauma-centered, and
mindfulness
approaches.
We all have the capacity to heal. With the right safety and support, we can come home to ourselves, allow difficult emotions to be released, and re-author old stories to create new meaning in our lives. I use experiential therapy to help you move through barriers so you can arrive into your body with compassion and connection. From this place, we will explore your relationship to self and others, come to understand patterns that create stuckness, and practice new skills so you can embody insights, change, and self-belonging.
Emma Rhoads
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, Ed, LCSW, CBT
Verified
I approach the human mind, heart, psyche and body as a unified whole, incorporating
mindfulness
and body based methods into my work.
I approach psychotherapy as a creative, collaborative undertaking between therapist and client with the goal of creating a safe, healing relationship through which clients can discover and mobilize their deepest capacities for transformation. I have been in practice for over 25 years, working with clients of all ages, including adults, couples, families, young children & adolescents. Areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, trauma, bereavement, issues surrounding adoption, parenting, and co-parenting after divorce. As a psychotherapist and special educator I have worked extensively with children with learning differences.
Amy Mazur
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Problem Solving Therapy, and
Mindfulness
, I will help you navigate the obstacles that you may stumble upon.
As humans, we all have an innate need for personal growth. As I see it, many of us live with a feeling that we have either been standing in one place for too long, or our lives around us are changing at a pace that we cannot control. In either event, it's common to feel overwhelmed, scared, anxious or depressed. However, these life events and circumstances can be amazing opportunities for growth.
Theresa Ann Rositano
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Finding the right therapist can be frustrating and challenging! Hopefully I can make your search a little easier. I provide a non-judgmental, trusting environment necessary to explore vulnerabilities and foster healing. I have success working with clients of various ages from various backgrounds. I’ve received advanced training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and am also well-versed in cognitive,
mindfulness
, and psychodynamic methods. This knowledge allows me to use an eclectic style of treatment in which I combine techniques from different therapeutic modalities to help my clients.
Jemaal Ian Alexander
Counselor, LMHC
Verified
Having developed a practice centered around increased
mindfulness
and acceptance, I utilize aspects of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and other modalities to help you gain the insight you need to develop better tools and strategies for living a happier, healtier life.
Many people struggle with mental health issues but are afraid or nervous to get the help that they need, all while unaware that this is a completely normal process. As a psychotherapist, my goal is to reduce that fear by providing a welcoming therapeutic environment hat allows each client to do the necessary work at their own pace. Said mental health issues may include but are not limited to anxiety, depression, ADHD, or trauma as they can also manifest in anger management issues, self esteem concerns, difficulties with life transitions, relationship/intimacy concerns, imposter syndrome or more.
David Sitt
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
My primary intention as a psychologist is to provide a conducive environment for personal growth. I work best with clients who believe in the human capacity for change. I will provide
mindfulness
-based therapy to guide your journey towards insight and clarity. I specialize in the assessment and treatment of adult ADHD, anxiety, and mood disorders. Using CBT,
mindfulness
, and other eclectic tools consistent with positive psychology, I am committed to teaching my clients how to become their own therapist.
Carlos Rivera Villegas
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
I specialize in Acceptance- and
Mindfulness
-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapies for emotional issues (e.
My work is about guiding you in a journey so you can (re)discover what it is you most care about and want to stand for in life. We'll explore helpful and unhelpful patterns in your life made up by emotions, thoughts, behaviors, urges, histories, the contexts in which they occur, and how they are related to others in your life. Based on what you deeply care about and the existing challenges, we develop a plan of action highlighting processes and skills that help you live the life you want and free yourself from suffering. See this video for more https://drive.google.com/file/d/1D4ipnpeRa5XBivyTJt1eBMSdPzVA46ql/view?usp=sharing
Lucia Larson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
I come from an arts/physical rehabilitation background, and utilize my body knowledge, somatic awareness and
mindfulness
in my therapeutic work.
The therapeutic space is one which asks people to approach difficult experiences, relationships, behaviors, emotions or parts of themselves, that for a multitude of reasons has been too painful or frightening to confront. My role is to partner with you in facing these difficulties, and provide a safe and empathic space in which exploration, increased insight and self awareness, make change possible. I address individual needs through integrating modalities such as CBT, DBT, skills/coping techniques, and psychodynamic psychotherapy. I am committed to working with clients towards the goals and growth they seek for themselves.
Benjamin Lane
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
We will utilize a range of modalities tailored for you including
mindfulness
, psychodynamic, positive psychology, and cognitive behavioral approaches to enhance awareness of deeply embedded patterns and beliefs, arriving at a deeper level of understanding of self identity.
As a young therapist, I am in the unique position of understanding the challenges that come with aging in our current global climate and how modern interpersonal roles and relationship dynamics inform how we relate to the world.
Anita Powell
Art Therapist, LCAT, MS
Verified
If you feel comfortable, we can do a
mindfulness
, movement or art exercise.
Are you an expectant/new parent in search of guidance? Are you a parent in need of additional support with your child's behavior and growth? I’ve created this virtual practice, for you, wherever you are! I work with children to navigate challenging feelings & behaviors and I help parents increase their connection with their children. I provide Creative Arts therapy,
Mindfulness
, Play therapy& Child-Parent Psychotherapy to adults and children to enhance parent/child relationships. I use both holistic and evidenced based modalities to meet you wherever you are in your journey.
Jenna Sackman
MHC-LP, MEd, MA
Verified
Therefore, she uniquely tailors therapy sessions to each client’s needs by utilizing various modalities, including cognitive based psychotherapies, positive psychology,
mindfulness
, Buddhist philosophy, meditation and yoga.
Jenna Sackman is a holistic psychotherapist who specializes in working with individuals, especially young adults, who are navigating through life transitions and experiencing anxiety and stress, relationship challenges, low self-esteem and depression. Most clients choose to work with her because they are looking for concrete skills to improve their everyday lives and/or address specific concerns. Jenna understands that therapy is a huge investment, and she, too, is fully invested in providing her clients with the necessary tools to successfully navigate through life and to realize significant and observable change.
Nicole Sisti
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
I use an integrative approach and draw primarily from Internal-Family Systems, Acceptance & Commitment therapy, CBT and
mindfulness
skills.
As a mind-body oriented therapist, I believe that our thoughts, emotions, nervous system, and physical body are interconnected. I combine theories of talk therapy while emphasizing the need to feel, re-process, and experience new emotions in the room together. I value collaboration and will use a strength-based, person-centered approach in our work together. I view you as the expert on your life, my role as a therapist is to foster a safe space and guide the healing process. I am also a musician and work with artists who experience creative blocks and those whose mental health is impacted by the industry.
Phillip Ronald Clapman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CASAC-T
Verified
I offer my patients an approach to psychotherapy that encompasses infinite compassion and a non-judgmental nature thus creating an environment that promotes healing, growth, and recovery from a variety of mental health concerns. As your therapist, I will utilize scientifically proven interventions in an integrated fashion, which will often be informed by
Mindfulness
and other contemplative traditions to develop a dynamic and effective therapeutic experience for you. For those requiring psychiatric medication management assistance, I collaborate effectively with prescribers assuring optimal coordination of care.
Allison Dubinski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Allison's holistic practice is rooted in
Mindfulness
.
Allison specializes in working with young adults experiencing stress and anxiety. She also offers a safe, exploratory environment for those who are searching for a sense of identity after having been raised or conditioned to live an inauthentic version of themselves, either sexually or spiritually or in any other way that is no longer genuine or sustainable.
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Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists
For clients in Brooklyn with chronic pain, hypertension, heart disease, cancer, and other health issues such as anxiety and depression, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, or MBCT, is a two-part therapy that aims to reduce stress, manage pain, and embrace the freedom to respond to situations by choice. MCBT blends two disciplines--cognitive therapy and mindfulness. Mindfulness helps by reflecting on moments and thoughts without passing judgment. MBCT clients pay close attention to their feelings to reach an objective mindset, thus viewing and combating life's unpleasant occurrences.
Mindfulness Based therapists in Brooklyn can help with issues like anxiety and depression in their role as Brooklyn MBCT therapists.
Mindfulness Based therapists in Brooklyn can help with issues like anxiety and depression in their role as Brooklyn MBCT therapists.