Teletherapy for Brooklyn, NY

Hello, I'm Marianne De Cesare. I'm a NYS Licensed Clinical Social Worker with creative solutions to anxiety, panic attacks, depression, relationship and work problems.

Welcome to my page; I am happy you are here! For many young people struggling to establish their career, relationships, and identities, therapy can be a refuge in a fast-paced world. I’m here to provide an oasis of calm, giving you space to be present to your feelings and listen to your inner voice. Together we’ll work to develop a robust psychological toolkit, using techniques like cognitive restructuring, trauma-focused breath work, EMDR and self parenting. Whatever you seek to gain from therapy, I am here for you.

Lisa Wilkinson is a LMHC with Footprints which was started by a therapist who realized that often times the services provided to low socio-economic communities is lacking quality care. We noticed these communities were confronted with long wait times, disrespectful admins, and subpar treatment. The one and only purpose was to exploit the community for profit without providing the level of care deserved. We began from the inspiration to provide quality mental health care to the poorest of communities and treating the clients of this community the same way a rich patient would be treated in a clinic treating affluent clients.

Mental health program that addresses the needs of adults, adolescents, children, and families. The program encompasses a broad range of areas, including individual and family counseling, substance use and youth development. Its purpose is to provide mental health services to individuals impacted by psychological and emotional disturbances.

As a therapist, my goal is to help you discover your innate potential that will lead to an unveiling of a meaningful life. I understand that life is filled with defining moments that have a way of altering the course of one's direction that causes painful memories to linger. While we can’t erase these moments in our lives, we can work together to find better ways to resolve challenges in your life, by applying various therapeutic approaches and techniques.

I believe that embarking on therapy can be a big step in one’s life that can bring change to one's reality. I believe many people do not have the space to truly express themselves. You deserve to be seen and heard. I strive to create a safe space to express themselves openly. I make it my mission to meet clients with compassion and respect. I believe that the power of change is within all of us and this step is a testament to that journey.

I am known to have a warm, yet direct style when practicing, and often utilize humor to help create a relaxed atmosphere. I believe that through exploration of one's personality and relationships with others, people are able to overcome obstructions to their development.

I have been a mental health professional for over 20 years. I received my Master's Degree in Social Work from New York University. My professional experience ranges from working with adults and the elderly, to young adults and teenagers. I see patients for individual therapy, couples therapy and family therapy. I specialize in a wide range of issues including but not limited to: anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorders, poor social skills, struggles with work life, struggles with personal life, vertigo, daytime sleepiness, addiction, eating disorders, anger management, people with immigration history or immigrant families, postpartum depression, phobias/panic attacks.

Do you find yourself repeating the same acts over and over again? Are you overwhelmed by anxious thoughts that make you feel insecure and unable to cope? Are you withdrawn and disconnected from your friends and family? You don't have to struggle alone. In therapy, we will work on a plan to turn your life around, using tools and strategies that you can implement to gain a peaceful, more balanced life from the first session. You can learn to confront your problems and triumph over them so you can live life to the fullest.

Accepting new patients in 2024. Confidential video or phone sessions available for your convenience. Over 25 years experience helping adults of all ages navigate life's challenges. My style is interactive, collaborative, supportive and nonjudgmental. You will feel comfortable to discuss your most personal thoughts and feelings.

Have courage! It is a difficult decision to attend therapy. I hope to make it as easy as possible for you. Hopefully, sufficient trust will be build up where you will feel safe and secure as you explore the issues that are causing you concern. I value and trust the healing power within you. I understand how painful it is to feel lonely, isolated, depressed, anxious, angry, helpless, and hopeless. You are not alone. I will be there to support you to enhance your mental well-being and learn better coping skills.

Are you feeling isolated from family or friends; unable to get out doors as easily as before due to chronic medical conditions, worried about the day to day problems, like transportation to a doctor, how to access services, or about how to better communicate with family, friends, or your doctor? Are you struggling with deeper emotional troubles such as learning to cope with the loss of a loved one who may have moved or passed away, or having to cope with chronic pain, or symptoms of depression or anxiety?

I work with children, adolescents, and adults and provide play, individual, parenting, couples and family therapy. I am psychodynamically trained, but use an eclectic approach to address each client's needs. I am trained in CBT to work with traumatized or depressed children and adolescents. As a certified EMDR therapist I help clients struggling with PTSD, trauma, and attachment issues. I strongly believe in a mind-body connection, and help my clients strengthen their emotional well-being. I believe that clients who feel empowered, learn coping skills, and gain insight will achieve physical and emotional strength and wellness.

Psychotherapy is a collaboration between patient and therapist designed to help the patient resolve problems and live a more satisfying life. My first task is helping patients feel as comfortable as possible to speak about what is troubling them. To this end, I offer a non-judgmental, accepting, and professional approach to treatment. I am a highly trained and experienced psychologist in private practice in Cobble Hill Brooklyn. I supervise and teach therapists-in-training. My training and experience have helped me to listen deeply and empathically as well as to offer steady commitment, caring, and concern to my patients

Accepting new patients in 2024. Confidential video or phone sessions available for your convenience. Over 25 years experience helping adults of all ages navigate life's challenges. My style is interactive, collaborative, supportive and nonjudgmental. You will feel comfortable to discuss your most personal thoughts and feelings.

Are you feeling stuck? Unsure of what is next for you? Feeling weighed down by the daily stressors in your life? Looking for a new way to manage the relationships in your life? Is it possible that you are stuck in a cycle of trauma? If you answered “Yes!” to any of the questions above, I strongly believe we can make a great therapeutic team. Did any of the listed questions spark new questions? Let us explore those new questions!

Patients that I meet with will receive a full range of psychotherapy services. I provide parenting counseling, relationship counseling, cognitive therapy, group therapy, psychoanalysis, and anger management. Psychotherapy is available for issues including anxiety, depression, substance abuse as well as eating disorders, couples therapy, individual and family therapy. HIV pre and post counseling, postpartum depression, court mandated treatment, phobias/panic attack, autism, Asperger, ADHD/ ADD, and OCD are a few of the presenting issues I specialize in with over 40 years of experience.

If you experience struggles with your relationships, have regrets in your life, wish you could start over, are going through a life's transition and feel anxious, angry, depressed, confused, stuck or even numb, let us together, try to explore and understand these feelings. I will meet you in your life's journey as a partner, to facilitate you in achieving emotional relief. Psychotherapy is a process, through which you can find a deeper meaning for your life, because it is never too late to change.

In a time where we are more aware of burnout than ever, it is necessary to find space for authenticity, play, and rest. My values as a therapist are based in the need to collaborate together for collective healing from the demands of our fast-paced world that prioritizes productivity over connection. Our goal together is to explore the interiors of the mind and body in order to shine a light on the ways we close off from ourselves and others, opening the path to live a more free and expansive life. In addition to talk therapy, I work with somatic practices, including Somatic Experiencing and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy.