Personality Disorders Therapists in Brooklyn, NY

Whether you're navigating life transitions, grappling with relationship dynamics, or seeking to understand the complexities of your past, psychodynamic therapy provides a compass for self-empowerment. As a psychodynamic therapist, my approach is rooted in the belief that understanding the unconscious mind is essential for fostering meaningful personal growth and healing. I am deeply committed to creating a safe and empathetic space where individuals can explore the intricate interplay between their past experiences, present emotions, and future aspirations.

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.

What you are experiencing is real. You deserve to engage in a therapeutic process that will ultimately allow you to find purpose and joy in each day. As a practitioner, I am passionate about determining our highest values and translating them into our actions. I value authenticity, connectivity, love, and humor. I take great interest in working with people who feel that symptoms of anxiety and/or depression are overpowering their life; we will examine all aspects of one’s experience- including career, relationships, family, leisure activities, and health to prioritize meeting your needs and achieving your wants.

I have come to accept that the very thing that causes pain in our lives can be the opportunity for transformation and joy. Death, divorce, loss of employment, and now with Covid-19, are unavoidable human traumas. We simply can not defeat these losses. What we can do is bravely embrace our frailty and slowly discover our inherent well-being and resiliency. Through a trusting therapeutic relationship, you can begin to mend the fragments and feel the soft strength within you.

Michael Skinner, LCSW has 25 years experience in the mental health field. He works with toddlers, children, adolescents, adults and families. He has trained in family therapy, infant toddler mental health and developmental issues, child and adult Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma Focused Child and Adult Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. He also has experience working with veterans, NYC Police Officers and Fire Fighters.

Whether you have been feeling down, overwhelmed, lost, spiritually broken, hurt, confused, stressed, going through a major life transition or maybe you're just looking for something more, you have come to the right place. When you are suffering from depression, anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, relationship issues or a lack of self-esteem, it can feel like your whole world is crumbling down and you just have nothing left to give. In a safe, caring, and judgement-free environment, we will uncover your greatest strengths and learn to manage your hardest struggles. You don't have to suffer alone.

Therapy can be daunting. You might be hesitant to share private issues with a stranger, or worried that it won't work. If you're having a hard time managing on your own, a substantial body of research shows that therapy can help. The secret to good therapy is that it gives you a chance to form a strong, unique relationship with someone trained to attend to your emotional needs. I can help you see your life from a different perspective, understand and change your role in your significant relationships, and learn strategies to alleviate symptoms such as chronic sadness, worry, moodiness and relationship conflict.

Be yourself - everyone else is taken! My practice focuses on people struggling with depression, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, trauma, and anxiety. These often manifest as difficulties in romantic, social, and work success. I help my clients feel better about themselves, less alone, and more capable of loving and being loved. My clients end up feeling more comfortable in their own skins and engage in life, work, and relationships with greater confidence.

Life transitions - from getting married, a new job, having children, or retirement - present us with new and unique challenges that we have to navigate. Oftentimes the challenges presented by these life transitions are informed by our experiences in navigating previous major life transitions. My approach to psychotherapy is to examine not only the current challenges but also any previous obstacles that we have faced in order to determine what interpersonal, internal, and skills-based needs may be getting in the way of successfully navigating the current situation.

I am a Marriage and Family Psychotherapist in private practice in Brooklyn for over thirty years and formerly Director of Family Services at a large, multi-modal, private counseling center in Manhattan. Although continuing to work with individuals, for the last twenty years my continued training and professional focus has been on couples, children, and families as it became increasingly clear that engaging the family group was so much more effective and efficient. This comes not merely from having the additional information, but from being able to mobilize the inherent strength of the family and its' intrinsic, natural movement towards growth.

If you are having difficulties in your life and experiencing emotional distress it is often difficult to find someone you can talk to openly and obtain guidance from. You may not feel comfortable going to friends or relatives. At such times a compassionate, respectful, knowledgeable therapist can be the person you are seeking. Someone who will listen to you in a non-judgmental way and help you make positive changes in your life. Dr. Knour is knowledgeable, empathic, and very easy to talk to.

I am a compassionate therapist committed to helping my clients adapt to, and overcome, life’s challenges through client-centered practices. My work focuses on equipping clients with the tools needed to discover and create their own solutions. I believe in taking a collaborative approach to reach treatment goals. I am passionate about providing clients with a safe, inviting space to encourage healing and growth. I have experience working with individuals dealing with a variety of issues, with a specialty in trauma recovery and individuals in crisis. I have a BA and MA in Forensic Psychology, as well as an MA in Forensic Mental Health

Hi! If you’re seeking out therapy, then it’s likely you’re a little nervous. If so, take a deep breath! I’m here to create a space where you feel safe and supported as you share your personal story. In therapy we will focus on practical skills for addressing your symptoms and explore how your story of self has been shaped by both current and past relationships. I enjoy working with emerging adults, adolescents, and anyone eager to build a “life worth living.”

I provide a supportive therapeutic experience that helps clients tap into their own resilience. I bring experience in treating a diverse range of people in areas which include creative blocks, low self-esteem, depression, as well as family stressors and life transitions. My training in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Emotionally Focused Therapy are foundational in my work with individuals as well as providing support to relationship challenges. I have a masters in Marriage and Family Therapy, see individuals and a limited number of couples. I have been active as a university professor in the theater arts for many years.

Rebecca is an experienced therapist with over 7 years of working with adults, families, and couples living with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, addiction and trauma. Rebecca's focus in therapy is making sure a safe space is created through trauma informed language and a completely nonjudgmental lense. She offers a holistic approach which prioritizes her client's needs and preferences. Rebecca implements effective evidence based models to instill self-understanding and exploration in therapy. She leans toward humanistic approaches, CBT, and DBT.

I am committed to offering a therapeutic space where you can feel safe to be curious and challenge your familiar patterns. Together, we will work to gain new insights into the roots of your difficulties in order to create the lasting change you're looking for. You may be looking to work through major life changes, grief or relational issues. In my practice, I work with people who struggle to connect with themselves and what they want, feel distant or overwhelmed in relationships and I have expertise in complex and attachment-based trauma.

I am a Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner in both Advanced Family Health (FNP-BC) and Psychiatric Mental Health (PMHNP-BC), originally from NJ and have over 6 years of extensive experience in multiple inpatient and outpatient facilities. I am passionate about whole-body wellness and preventative care. I listen to and greatly value what you have to say; after all, you are the expert about yourself. Simply put, I care! I believe that this approach is key to your trust in me, to work together to get you the life that you want and deserve.

My goal is to help clients overcome those difficulties that interfere with a life of authenticity, purpose and contentment. I have extensive post-graduate training and years of experience teaching other therapists child, adolescent and adult psychotherapy. Our therapeutic work may offer thoughtful questions, insights, suggestions, skills training and emotional support, drawing on an array of approaches including interpretive understanding, cognitive restructuring, problem solving, Habits of Mind principles and DBT-based affective regulation.I encourage feedback about the process, as this is often vital in refining our work together. Therapy with children and adolescents stresses careful assessment to understand what treatment approaches would be optimal.

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.