Teletherapy for Brooklyn, NY

Seeking therapy, or asking for help is not an easy step. And yet, if you are here, it is probably because you are looking for some answers, guidance, and a trustful environment where you can talk about whatever difficult situation you are going through. By taking the first step, you are showing courage and together we can help you learn to embrace your individual strengths to better cope with life hardships. In a warm, safe, and empathetic environment, I help people gain confidence, identify negative patterns, feel more in control of their own lives, and get a better understanding of what they want for themselves.

The stress of trying to manage it all when it feels like you're drowning is exhausting! I specialize in working with women feeling overwhelmed by relationship issues, parenting challenges, a devastating loss, or traumatic event. My clients often struggle with feeling depleted; they're tired, their thoughts keep racing, the anxiety's overwhelming, and they can feel really stuck and alone with their pain. It's a lot! And when life stressors occur it's ok to not feel ok, it's human. Some who are used to doing things on their own may question why healing would be any different and so continue to suffer. You don't need to go it alone.

Do you feel there’s something more for you in the world, but don’t know what it is or how to get to it? Do emotional difficulties like anxiety, depression, and trauma symptoms make this seem impossible? My mission as a therapist is to build an authentic, trusting relationship where you’ll feel safe to explore who you are and what you want. Feeling secure, heard, and accepted is the starting point for working through any struggles holding you back. I work most often with college students, young professionals, and teens/pre-teens, on issues like anxiety, trauma, PTSD, and depression. I also find it rewarding to work with couples.

I'm glad you're here! I help people free themselves from painful relational patterns and start feeling calm, safe and authentic. We will work with experiences that are keeping you stuck, like trauma, marginalization, and difficult relationships, so that you can feel and process your emotions, heal past wounds, accommodate yourself and truly be you. I offer individual therapy, couples therapy and therapy for all kinds of relationship structures, including non-monogamous relationships and blended families.

My clients are children, adolescents, adults and parents experiencing life stressors, struggling with relationships, striving for personal growth or seeking change. My work commonly addresses symptoms such as anxiety, depression or general difficulty functioning in one or more areas. I use an eclectic and collaborative style to best serve each client. My highly individualized and integrative approach draws from a variety of techniques depending on specific therapeutic goals and needs. When working with children and adolescents, I find it is important and most effective if I collaborate closely with their parents to support the family system and promote optimal outcomes.

Therapy is the process of moving closer to yourself, of building and strengthening your role as your own healer. It is a collaborative process rooted in a trusting, supportive relationship that involves play and celebration as much as it involves discomfort and struggle. I work from a trauma informed, sex positive, and LGBTQ+ affirmative perspective to support the development of a sense of safety in sessions. I am in a frequent state of growth in confronting my own internalized racism and dismantling structures of oppression. My approach is informed by Spiritual Psychology, IFS, and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy.

Are you seeking change and transformation in your life? Want to experience more satisfaction in your relationships? feeling better about your self? I can help. I've been helping professional women feeling stuck in their Relationships and/or career, to connect with themselves and promote positive changes. I facilitate a safe nurturing space for you to develop authentic confidence in your life to make the transitions and changes that are important for you . Whether your wish to experience deep-meaningful Relationships in your life, and/or move in the direction of your true calling/career, I'll be honor to support you.

Your feelings are valid! It’s time to learn new ways of thinking about and tackling challenging life moments to be happy. As an EMDR therapist, I specialize in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a therapeutic approach proven effective in treating trauma and a variety of mental health issues. EMDR can be a powerful tool to help you process and overcome distressing memories and experiences ultimately leading to emotional healing and growth. Additionally, I am experienced in providing Emotional Support Animal (ESA) letters. I can assist you in obtaining the necessary documentation.

I can help you be you! I specialize in helping teens, young adults and adults be happy. Whether simple things left undone, or trauma like a parents' divorce, we are sent messages that we internalize while growing up. The life path of my personal journey has helped me to listen with empathy, insight and interest. I give people a safe space to share and grow. With the proper clinical relationship, I invite you to welcome emotional and professional health into your life. Through our shared minds, your uniquely human response to life can be found.

I enjoy the work that I do and I look forward to helping my clients. It is indeed rewarding to see personal growth throughout sessions as my clients gain control of areas in their life they were most vulnerable. My passion is helping my clients become successful individuals managing and coping with life stressors as they develop the necessary skills to do so. I provide opportunities for my clients, in a supportive atmosphere, to work through pressing issues by engaging in skilled activities that motivates and empowers clients to achieve their personal goals.

I help adults to cope, to grow, and to flourish. With empathic respect, I offer guidance and perspective in support of your immediate needs and your long term goals. Together we can make sense of your experience, expanding your freedom to make informed decisions, rather than repeat old patterns. If life lacks meaning, or hurts too much; if you feel stuck; if you're struggling with your work, your age, or your relationships---I can help.

Drawing upon experiences working in higher education, music, and art, I believe that all individuals possess the ability to grow and change. I view therapy as an opportunity to collaboratively explore, identify, and resolve your specific life challenges. Using compassionate and evidence based interventions combined with your own unique strengths, I can help you better understand your emotions, behaviors, and relationships so that you can make lasting positive changes and achieve your goals.

People struggling with codependency typically have a history of trauma, abuse, neglect or other painful experiences. Even if no longer in those situations, you may experience deep loneliness from hiding yourself, resentment, physical aches and pains, substance use or perfectionism. You may have needed people-pleasing at a time in your life, but find it is no longer working now. I work with individual adults and couples; I offer in person sessions in Park Slope as well as virtual sessions in New York State. I specialize in treating people-pleasing and codependent patterns in relationships.

Have you been feeling depressed, anxious, overwhelmed and alone? Do you find that your mind and emotions control you? Are you stuck in repetitive patterns? I work with people who suffer with these symptoms and I have over 17 years of experience treating depression, addictions, anxiety and eating disorders. I offer Therapy & Psychedelic Therapy. I have a background in art and have a warm, engaging (rather than silent) style of interacting. My experience includes work at Eating Disorder Centers, Mental Health Assessor for UCSF, Graduate psychology professor, crisis work for Mental Health Association of NYC & supervision of interns.

DURING THE PANDEMIC-ALL SESSIONS ARE CONDUCTED VIA ZOOM. What motivates me? 90% of divorcing couples do not receive EVEN ONE HOUR of marital therapy, 2/3 of divorces do not involve high-conflict marriages, children of divorce are twice as likely to divorce and 2/3 of divorces occur within the first 10 years of marriage. I have been married for 43 years, father of 4, counseling couples in NYC since 1980 with an 80% success rate in saving couples on the brink. Most couples wait 2 years before seeking any help. For goodness sake, DON'T WAIT! My mantra: I'll be the last person in the room to give up on your marriage

Clients describe me as empathetic, supportive, humorous, attentive, and authentic. I have spent years supporting individuals, couples & families navigating interpersonal challenges, anxiety, depression, infidelity, trauma, stress, self-esteem, work challenges, and life transitions. I also provide premarital counseling. I have expertise supporting the unique challenges of marginalized communities including Black, POC, LGBTQIA+, neurodiverse, poly, etc. I am passionate about providing therapy because I know firsthand that finding a culturally aware therapist is not an easy feat.

We get it – starting your healing journey can be nerve-wracking as you step out of your comfort zone and into the unknown. But guess what? You're not alone. Welcome to Smart Therapy PC where our virtual sessions bring our cozy therapy space to you, wherever you are. No need to commute or worry about the perfect outfit – just bring your authentic self. Taking that first step can feel like a leap into uncharted waters. But fear not! At Smart Therapy PC, we're your companions, your cheerleaders, and your warm hug throughout the process.

You and your partner have decided to give an open relationship a shot. Congratulations. And, oh shit! Old ways of communicating with each other aren’t working. You’re anxious and suddenly suck at supporting each other. You used to be a team. Now conflicts feel impossible to resolve. Your sex life has deteriorated, adding to growing resentments. Constantly embroiled in arguments over misunderstandings, the friction is tearing your relationship apart. You worry that you’re not going to make it as a couple. Jealousy, inadequacy and guilt have taken over. The pain this is causing your partner is too much bear.

I am here to provide you with warm and compassionate support as you navigate life's challenges. Your journey is unique, and I want you to feel genuinely heard and understood. If you're facing issues like Depression, Anxiety, difficult relationships and work-related struggles, I am here to help you navigate and recover from these challenges. My commitment is to create a safe and supportive space for your healing. Together, we will address your struggles and challenges while fostering your personal growth and resilience. You can achieve emotional well-being, navigate life transitions, and ultimately lead a more fulfilling life.