Parenting Therapists in Brooklyn, NY

Children/adolescents: Childhood can be a challenging time and, because children lack the experience and internal resources that adults have, they often express themselves through their behaviors. As a parent it can be hard to understand your child's behaviors or how to address them. In my practice I create a warm, fun, and safe environment and work to establish a trusting relationship so that we can explore your child’s thoughts and feelings. I work collaboratively with parents to help them gain insights into their child's behaviors and how to effectively meet their child’s needs.

Welcome! My name is Margaret Mui and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 15 years of experience in the field. I work with adults, couples, and children in areas of emotional health, stress reduction, interpersonal relationships, understanding family dynamics, couples therapy, parenting skills and helping the person/family to succeed through insight and strength building. My approach utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Christian Perspective Therapy, Structural Family Therapy, Relaxation, and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction.

Knowing yourself deeply is a key ingredient in creating the life you want. I help people understand the psychological meaning of their symptoms, become aware of unhelpful patterns they repeat, learn how to handle difficult emotions, and recognize that they can make choices based on self-awareness rather than fear. I consider it a privilege to treat those who seek my help. I am an empathic listener who is also actively engaged in the therapeutic process. My goal is to promote wellness and not to just relieve symptoms .

Are you feeling worried all the time? Do you feel hopeless or alone? We all experience difficulties in life, obstacles that hold us back from reaching our goals. Is work leaving you feeling so stressed you can't focus on anything else? Are family relationships difficult and emotionally draining? Is parenting becoming a struggle? Whether you suffer with anxiety, depression or relationship issues we can work together to figure out how to manage all these things and learn skills to help you cope.

I am a child and adolescent therapist who works with young people and their families in a developmentally sensitive manner. Through careful listening and collaborative parent work, we create the possibility for change. Younger children use play as their most authentic means of communication. Talking directly about worries can be overwhelming. Play becomes a rich way for me to communicate with your child. Older children often communicate directly about their concerns, but will play while we talk. Play gives them a feeling of control and familiarity when addressing difficult issues.

Talking helps. By talking we create opportunities for change, we enhance our ability to find satisfaction in our work and in our relationships and we become better able to resolve conflicts and alleviate the physical and emotional tension created when we feel anxious or depressed. As a therapist in private practice since 2001 I have learned that the client has the answers; it is up to the therapist to ask the right questions. I have also learned that having a safe place to talk creates the environment needed for each of us to become our own agents of change.

I work with individual adults, parents and children, and families. Clients see me to alleviate anxiety and manage stress, support their child's behavior and growth, and address issues in the parent /child relationship. Parenting a young child can bring great delight and satisfaction, and also present isolation, bewilderment and depression. I have additional expertise and training in infant and early childhood mental health. I help parents & children increase joy in their connection, reduce challenging behavior, get more sleep, navigate power struggles, & find healing after a traumatic experience.

Creating an emotionally safe environment for the client is crucial in fostering personal insight and change. I believe regardless of age, a humanistic approach and strong therapeutic alliance can help establish a connection with the client to allow growth and change. I have extensive experience treating children and adolescents. For 11 years, I traveled into elementary, middle, and high schools to provide individual and group therapy for students. I am comfortable and confident helping children and adolescents better understand and process their feelings, perceptions, and behaviors through the combined use of play-therapy, applied creative arts, and behavioral modification.

Parenting is one of the most wonderful and challenging jobs anyone can have. Childhood can be a time of joy and amazing growth. Yet at times our children may have struggles beyond our scope to help resolve. I help parents figure out this puzzle. As a parent I have experienced these joys and challenges. Children share their lives openly with us, communicating verbally, but mostly nonverbally through creative play. The work I do allows children to express themselves fully. When I meet with parents I create a safe space for open and honest discussion. This can include addressing personal issues.

I strive to create a space for you to freely explore whatever thoughts and feelings are on your mind, without fear of judgement or pressure. My style is warm and compassionate and I have a light hearted sense of humor which I interject into sessions when appropriate. I believe it is important to establish a collaborative relationship, and we will work together to help you to identify and reach your treatment goals. My practice focuses on helping individuals and families overcome the challenges of family conflict, parenting , anxiety, depression and major life changes. I specialize in working with children and families of divorce.

I am a seasoned psychotherapist with an office in charming Cobble Hill, Brooklyn. I have been in practice for over 20 years. I have a PsyD in psychoanalysis and am a licensed clinical social worker with the necessary credentials for reimbursement by insurance. My therapeutic style is warm and interactive. I have many patients working in artistic fields who need a creative therapist. Additionally, I do couples work using emotionally focused therapy. I have experience working with a wide range of issues including: depression, anxiety and panic attacks, infertility, divorce, parenting teens and LGBTQ issues.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist and certified school psychologist specializing in helping children, adolescents and their families. I also work with adults seeking to improve their parenting relationships with infants, children and adolescents. A particular area of focus is in supporting individuals facing fertility, pregnancy loss and postpartum challenges. I can provide home-based support to new parents seeking to have the best possible attachment with their children. I offer compassionate care focused on both relieving psychological distress and improving the quality of individual and family life.

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.

I am a child and adolescent psychologist and certified school psychologist with over 15 years experience working with children and their families. I work with children dealing with a range of issues, including developmental, emotional, social, and behavioral challenges, as well as those who are facing difficult situations like divorce or loss. I also work with parents to address many parenting issues, whether it is building a more positive relationship with your child, managing difficult behaviors, or coparenting successfully.

My ideal client has taken a brave first step in this difficult moment in time to find the right therapist for them and to prioritize their mental health. They are looking for support and guidance and are open to identifying tools and techniques to help them reach those goals. They are willing 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. They are willing to be vulnerable and open within a safe space, prepared to work through challenges and changes as needed, all within the therapeutic process.

I am a therapist specializing in work with children, adolescents and families. I offer child-oriented play therapy, individual therapy and parent consultations to help children and youth work through a variety of issues such as life transitions, anxiety, loss and behavioral problems.