Parenting Therapists in Brooklyn, NY
I implement effective psychotherapy methods to instill self-understanding among patients and encourage them to adopt new attitudes and feelings towards life situations. It is essential to keep in mind that therapy is not a magic pill or a quick fix: therapy is a healing process that necessitates participation and investment from the patient and caretaker alike. But in the end, making small changes to self-defeating behavior and coping with feelings of sadness, fear, and pain can bring life-altering results.
I implement effective psychotherapy methods to instill self-understanding among patients and encourage them to adopt new attitudes and feelings towards life situations. It is essential to keep in mind that therapy is not a magic pill or a quick fix: therapy is a healing process that necessitates participation and investment from the patient and caretaker alike. But in the end, making small changes to self-defeating behavior and coping with feelings of sadness, fear, and pain can bring life-altering results.
Parenting with intention is a challenge when you feel drained, overwhelmed, and stuck in old patterns you desperately want to break.
I help parents like you who are deeply committed to raising their children with respect but feel emotionally worn down by the demands of everyday life. Through my Parent Intensives, we can work together in a focused, immersive way to address the specific issues that keep you stuck. I offer condensed yet powerful sessions tailored to your unique needs.
Parenting with intention is a challenge when you feel drained, overwhelmed, and stuck in old patterns you desperately want to break.
I help parents like you who are deeply committed to raising their children with respect but feel emotionally worn down by the demands of everyday life. Through my Parent Intensives, we can work together in a focused, immersive way to address the specific issues that keep you stuck. I offer condensed yet powerful sessions tailored to your unique needs.
I also work directly with the parents of young adults who are struggling to find their footing and gain independence from their families.
With a warm, interactive style, I help people of all ages come to a deeper understanding of the interplay between their experiences, emotions and everyday lives. Armed with greater self-awareness and acceptance, you can build on your strengths and create the life you want for yourself. The core of my work is problem-solving. What do you want your life to look like? What's standing in your way? Our work together can help you answer these questions, while giving you lifelong skills for coping with life's inevitable challenges.
I also work directly with the parents of young adults who are struggling to find their footing and gain independence from their families.
With a warm, interactive style, I help people of all ages come to a deeper understanding of the interplay between their experiences, emotions and everyday lives. Armed with greater self-awareness and acceptance, you can build on your strengths and create the life you want for yourself. The core of my work is problem-solving. What do you want your life to look like? What's standing in your way? Our work together can help you answer these questions, while giving you lifelong skills for coping with life's inevitable challenges.
I am a maternal mental health expert with a specialty in perinatal mental health, re- parenting, trauma and dyadic work.
I am licensed in both New York and California with over 16 years of clinical experience. I love working with folks who are looking to reflect on the things in their lives they want more and less of, the things that bring them joy and pain and work to maximize and minimize them accordingly. If you are willing to be vulnerable and open within a safe space and prepared to work through challenges and changes as needed, contact me for a consultation to see if we might work well together.
I am a maternal mental health expert with a specialty in perinatal mental health, re- parenting, trauma and dyadic work.
I am licensed in both New York and California with over 16 years of clinical experience. I love working with folks who are looking to reflect on the things in their lives they want more and less of, the things that bring them joy and pain and work to maximize and minimize them accordingly. If you are willing to be vulnerable and open within a safe space and prepared to work through challenges and changes as needed, contact me for a consultation to see if we might work well together.
Whether you are seeking help for your child, or for bettering your parenting styles, I hope to offer you a safe space to explore alternative and positive ways to make better choices for you and your family.
As an immigrant myself, I can understand that immigrant parents sometimes struggled to communicate with their children who are born in the U.S. I have extensive work with children, youths, and families in the Asian communities in NYC through various parts of my career. I am fluent in Mandarin and Cantonese.
Whether you are seeking help for your child, or for bettering your parenting styles, I hope to offer you a safe space to explore alternative and positive ways to make better choices for you and your family.
As an immigrant myself, I can understand that immigrant parents sometimes struggled to communicate with their children who are born in the U.S. I have extensive work with children, youths, and families in the Asian communities in NYC through various parts of my career. I am fluent in Mandarin and Cantonese.
As a clinical social worker who have been in the field for the pass 17 years, I have encountered many different issues that, children and families have faced. Life is challenging and everyone wants to have a happy fulfilling life. When challenge by issues such as anxiety, depression, family matters, career decisions everyone needs to feel and know that they are heard. I help clients come up with their goals and ways to achieve them. I gain skills not only to recognize their triggers but also ways to manage them.
As a clinical social worker who have been in the field for the pass 17 years, I have encountered many different issues that, children and families have faced. Life is challenging and everyone wants to have a happy fulfilling life. When challenge by issues such as anxiety, depression, family matters, career decisions everyone needs to feel and know that they are heard. I help clients come up with their goals and ways to achieve them. I gain skills not only to recognize their triggers but also ways to manage them.
Michael Matasci
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Many clients come to therapy because they’ve reached a roadblock in their lives. I work with each person together, to help go beyond that impasse. Sometimes, it is helping to clarify and act on goals. Other times, there may be the need to understand one’s past before formulating a plan. A client who feels their therapist is there to work together and support their decisions, is more likely to achieve their goals. I work actively with each client to help them reach a happier place.
Many clients come to therapy because they’ve reached a roadblock in their lives. I work with each person together, to help go beyond that impasse. Sometimes, it is helping to clarify and act on goals. Other times, there may be the need to understand one’s past before formulating a plan. A client who feels their therapist is there to work together and support their decisions, is more likely to achieve their goals. I work actively with each client to help them reach a happier place.
Life’s transitions – like career shifts, new parenthood, identity exploration, or relationship changes – often prompt big, brave questions. I’m here to help you find the confidence and clarity within to reconnect with your authentic self and discover the answers that lead to lasting happiness. I am dedicated to helping individuals recognize and break free from patterns that no longer serve them, and to deepening their meaningful connections.
Life’s transitions – like career shifts, new parenthood, identity exploration, or relationship changes – often prompt big, brave questions. I’m here to help you find the confidence and clarity within to reconnect with your authentic self and discover the answers that lead to lasting happiness. I am dedicated to helping individuals recognize and break free from patterns that no longer serve them, and to deepening their meaningful connections.
Do you struggle to be the parent you want to be?
With specialized training in Transformational Chairwork and Schema Therapy, I can help you transform deep-seated patterns, build resilience, and foster a healthier, balanced self. In a warm and supportive atmosphere, we will work on building effective communication skills that empower you in your professional and family life.
Do you struggle to be the parent you want to be?
With specialized training in Transformational Chairwork and Schema Therapy, I can help you transform deep-seated patterns, build resilience, and foster a healthier, balanced self. In a warm and supportive atmosphere, we will work on building effective communication skills that empower you in your professional and family life.
Or perhaps you're watching your child struggle with big emotions, your teen navigate school and friendships, or you're questioning whether you're doing enough as a parent.
I provide virtual therapy for children (6+), teens (13+), & adults throughout New York (some in-person availability), New Jersey, & Florida. I specialize in Childhood Mental Health, Parent Skill Coaching, Anxiety, ADHD, & I work with high-achieving adults navigating Perfectionism, People-pleasing, & Burnout.
Or perhaps you're watching your child struggle with big emotions, your teen navigate school and friendships, or you're questioning whether you're doing enough as a parent.
I provide virtual therapy for children (6+), teens (13+), & adults throughout New York (some in-person availability), New Jersey, & Florida. I specialize in Childhood Mental Health, Parent Skill Coaching, Anxiety, ADHD, & I work with high-achieving adults navigating Perfectionism, People-pleasing, & Burnout.
Parenting is hard; I’m here to make it easier.
I specialize in working with neurodivergent individuals, including those with a PDA profile, high-masking presentations, and those in the process of exploring their neurotype. Throughout my career, my work has spanned multiple roles— as a child development consultant, parent coach, early intervention provider, and behavioral assistant.
Parenting is hard; I’m here to make it easier.
I specialize in working with neurodivergent individuals, including those with a PDA profile, high-masking presentations, and those in the process of exploring their neurotype. Throughout my career, my work has spanned multiple roles— as a child development consultant, parent coach, early intervention provider, and behavioral assistant.
Over the years, I have enjoyed helping my clients learn how to better cope with many issues including behavioral difficulties, anxiety, depression, trauma, academic and social challenges in school, self harm, parental separation, teenage identity, and general parenting challenges.
I take the time to understand the causes and consequences of emotional and behavioral distress, and then integrate different therapeutic techniques depending on what best suits my clients. I prioritize the development of trust and then within the context of this therapeutic relationship teach skills necessary to make lasting changes.
Over the years, I have enjoyed helping my clients learn how to better cope with many issues including behavioral difficulties, anxiety, depression, trauma, academic and social challenges in school, self harm, parental separation, teenage identity, and general parenting challenges.
I take the time to understand the causes and consequences of emotional and behavioral distress, and then integrate different therapeutic techniques depending on what best suits my clients. I prioritize the development of trust and then within the context of this therapeutic relationship teach skills necessary to make lasting changes.
Welcome! For 15 years I have developed a specialty in working with adults and children with anxiety, ADHD and related executive functioning challenges, and autistic individuals. I deeply believe that there is no one way to raise a child or to exist in the world as an adult. My work is patient, empathic, kind, and neurodiversity-affirming. I want to learn about who you are as an individual and work together to bring about the change that you're looking for. My work with children always involves active participation from the caregivers in their lives, whether that's for direct anxiety treatment or to bring more harmony to your home.
Welcome! For 15 years I have developed a specialty in working with adults and children with anxiety, ADHD and related executive functioning challenges, and autistic individuals. I deeply believe that there is no one way to raise a child or to exist in the world as an adult. My work is patient, empathic, kind, and neurodiversity-affirming. I want to learn about who you are as an individual and work together to bring about the change that you're looking for. My work with children always involves active participation from the caregivers in their lives, whether that's for direct anxiety treatment or to bring more harmony to your home.
Finding and maintaining a partnership, becoming a parent, and raising children are profoundly challenging and humbling experiences.
I'm a licensed psychologist with over 20 years experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. I have worked in a variety of settings, specializing in the treatment of trauma, attachment and developmental challenges, and family transitions.
Finding and maintaining a partnership, becoming a parent, and raising children are profoundly challenging and humbling experiences.
I'm a licensed psychologist with over 20 years experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. I have worked in a variety of settings, specializing in the treatment of trauma, attachment and developmental challenges, and family transitions.
I am an LCSW providing both individual and family therapy. I work primarily with preschool-aged and school aged children, teens, and families. I utilize play and art in my sessions, but I also help my clients to develop and practice new skills where appropriate. I enjoy helping families to strengthen relationships, and I practice from an attachment perspective. Play is a child's natural way of communicating, which makes it a perfect fit for many children in therapy! I often work with older children, teens, and adults as well, and tailor my therapeutic approach to the needs of each person and family I work with.
I am an LCSW providing both individual and family therapy. I work primarily with preschool-aged and school aged children, teens, and families. I utilize play and art in my sessions, but I also help my clients to develop and practice new skills where appropriate. I enjoy helping families to strengthen relationships, and I practice from an attachment perspective. Play is a child's natural way of communicating, which makes it a perfect fit for many children in therapy! I often work with older children, teens, and adults as well, and tailor my therapeutic approach to the needs of each person and family I work with.
I utilize Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Parent–Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE), and Exposure and Response Prevention (E/RP).
I help children, teens, parents, and adults navigate anxiety, OCD, behavioral challenges, and life transitions with compassion and clarity. Therapy is a collaborative process where we explore your goals, values, and problem areas together. You’ll gain practical tools along with deeper understanding of what keeps challenges going.
I utilize Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Parent–Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE), and Exposure and Response Prevention (E/RP).
I help children, teens, parents, and adults navigate anxiety, OCD, behavioral challenges, and life transitions with compassion and clarity. Therapy is a collaborative process where we explore your goals, values, and problem areas together. You’ll gain practical tools along with deeper understanding of what keeps challenges going.
I love working with fellow parents and those on the path toward parenthood, or anyone navigating the journey from family planning through pregnancy, postpartum, and the ongoing surprises of raising kids.
My primary modality is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which I use to help you build a more flexible relationship with difficult thoughts and feelings so that you can do more of what truly matters to you. Drawing on mindfulness and Buddhist psychology, I create a safe, judgment-free space where you can bring your whole self.
I love working with fellow parents and those on the path toward parenthood, or anyone navigating the journey from family planning through pregnancy, postpartum, and the ongoing surprises of raising kids.
My primary modality is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which I use to help you build a more flexible relationship with difficult thoughts and feelings so that you can do more of what truly matters to you. Drawing on mindfulness and Buddhist psychology, I create a safe, judgment-free space where you can bring your whole self.
As a therapist I feel passionate about supporting parents in feeling more connected with their children and to find ways towards more fulfilling and satisfying relationships.
I come from a diverse theoretical background with multiple lenses of a developmental, neuropsychological, psychodynamic, values driven, behavioral and family systems approach that integrates these perspectives towards really understanding what is happening and how to help. I want to meet you where you are at on your parenting journey.
As a therapist I feel passionate about supporting parents in feeling more connected with their children and to find ways towards more fulfilling and satisfying relationships.
I come from a diverse theoretical background with multiple lenses of a developmental, neuropsychological, psychodynamic, values driven, behavioral and family systems approach that integrates these perspectives towards really understanding what is happening and how to help. I want to meet you where you are at on your parenting journey.
People seek my support for a variety of reasons, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship- and work conflict, parenting, life transitions, and more.
My areas of focus include psychodynamic theory, attachment theory, interpersonal neurobiology, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma-informed care, play and playfulness, and mindfulness.
People seek my support for a variety of reasons, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship- and work conflict, parenting, life transitions, and more.
My areas of focus include psychodynamic theory, attachment theory, interpersonal neurobiology, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma-informed care, play and playfulness, and mindfulness.
Are you feeling sad, anxious, or overwhelmed? Do you feel disconnected from others and wish for relationships that are more solid and fulfilling? Do you struggle with difficulties in communication or experience feelings of being misunderstood? Have you experienced difficult events in the past that affect your current life? Whatever challenges currently bring you to consider therapy, I would like to work with you to alleviate distress, promote positive change, and form stronger relationships. I love the work I do and I feel privileged to see individuals, couples, and families grow, deepen understanding, and change through their experiences in therapy.
Are you feeling sad, anxious, or overwhelmed? Do you feel disconnected from others and wish for relationships that are more solid and fulfilling? Do you struggle with difficulties in communication or experience feelings of being misunderstood? Have you experienced difficult events in the past that affect your current life? Whatever challenges currently bring you to consider therapy, I would like to work with you to alleviate distress, promote positive change, and form stronger relationships. I love the work I do and I feel privileged to see individuals, couples, and families grow, deepen understanding, and change through their experiences in therapy.
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Parenting Therapists
What does therapy for parenting look like?
Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.
When should a parent seek therapy?
When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.
How long does therapy take for parenting problems?
Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?
Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.