Psychodynamic Therapists in Brooklyn, NY

As we make our way through life, we are often forced to give up parts of ourselves in order to survive and belong. Many of our defenses, developed early on, may hinder our wholeness as adults while contributing to a sense of “stuckness.” I believe that we are innately wired for healing, and that provided with a safe environment our healing capacity is activated as we listen to, feel, and process our core emotions. Emotions carry our stories, and when not processed properly can lodge themselves in our bodies and manifest in various unhealthy ways.

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 am a clinical psychologist experienced in working with individuals and couples around a variety of emotional and life challenges, including grief and loss, trauma, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, adjustment disorder, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, personality disorders, and substance abuse. I specialize in working with women and couples dealing with challenges around pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum depression/anxiety, and adjustment to parenting. I also see mothers and infants together to address issues in attachment and communication. My orientation is primarily psychodynamic and interpersonal, although I am trained in CBT, DBT, and CPT and do integrate these strategies as needed.

Seeking therapy is an act of strength and courage and the results can be life changing. Maybe you find yourself stuck in patterns that are negatively effecting your life, or you may have suffered a traumatic loss and just need a safe place to heal, or maybe you are experiencing challenges in your current relationships or with work/life balance. Whatever the reason, the therapeutic relationship offers the opportunity for positive change and growth. My goal is to help you on your journey by creating a safe, yet structured, environment for growth and healing.

Therapy is an opportunity to connect with a trained professional who can support and help you, or your child, explore difficult life experiences, identify unhealthy behaviors and patterns with the goal to create lasting change. I am a licensed psychotherapist who will walk along side you on this journey of wellness and healing. I am committed to providing a space that is genuine, secure, and nurturing to work on whatever you bring to therapy, such as anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, behavioral issues or any of life's challenging and confusing feelings you have.

My hope and passion are to destigmatize struggles and help you take hopeful steps toward healing and growth. As you allow me the privilege of walking with you, my goal is to provide a warm, empathetic and safe environment for you to explore patterns of thoughts and behaviors. I build a strong therapeutic alliance to help you feel comfortable and confident in session, and will always meet you where you're at. Through my clinical experiences, I have worked with clients of diverse backgrounds and am passionate about providing culturally competent care.

I am a holistic, affirming therapist who sees many mental health challenges as survival strategies for a sick society rather than symptoms of a sick individual. I partner with each client to make sense of how you've navigated the world thus far. Then we'll work together to new ways of coping that go beyond surviving in an unjust world but toward thriving powerfully in your life and relationships.

I believe the potential for healing exists within everyone and that individuals hold the answers to the changes they are seeking. Our work together will focus on creating a safe and supportive environment whereby you can gain insight and understanding into the areas that are troubling you and develop the tools needed to affect change. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 20 years of experience I have worked successfully with children, families and adults facing issues such as depression, anxiety, loss and trauma.

You want to transform and change but no matter how hard you try, you can’t seem to attain your goals. This can leave you feeling stuck, tired and vulnerable. I help motivated young women, professionals and therapists go from feeling anxious, caught in a life stage, wanting to find meaningful relationships, accelerate at work and improve self-esteem, to living an empowered life where there is a roadmap for change. We work together to reduce anxiety, improve relationships, establish an empowered sense of self and develop confidence to match. I work with those who are motivated to transform their lives with a clearer vision and path.

**Currently Accepting new clients!**** Hello! I am a passionate and warm bilingual (Spanish and English) Licensed Master of Social Worker. I have clinical experience in different settings including outpatient treatment programs, school settings and private practice. I can work with all age groups from teens to adults.

Life can sometimes feel challenging, overwhelming, and lonely - but it doesn’t have to be that way. You deserve to experience happiness and connection. Hurdles don’t have to define you or limit your potential to enjoy a fulfilling life and healthy relationships. Old patterns can be broken, making room for you to replace sadness and fear with joy and confidence.

Hi there! I am a licensed, board-certified therapist and founder of Art Therapy Collective (ATC). ATC provides therapeutic and professional development services geared towards self-empowerment to overcome the complex challenges of life through a creative approach. We take a strength based approach to healing through a trauma informed lens. With patience and empathy, together we will foster self-awareness and resilience, work through complex concepts, and integrate a sense of self and identity. ATC specializes in identity exploration, third culture, and collective wellness.

Adolescents, young adults and adults join me for therapy for a wide variety of specific reasons, though often related to stressors or transitions that feel overwhelming, or due to feeling stagnant/stuck and unable to attain their goals. Life situations and circumstances that challenge you are often the most rewarding and formative; yet adapting and managing your thoughts, feelings and behaviors in collaboration with a seasoned therapist can often make the process more manageable and the outcomes more productive and in alignment with your values.

Some people come to therapy knowing exactly what they want to work on. Others have a more vague sense that something in their lives is wrong. Both motivations can be an incredible opportunity to learn more about oneself and figure out how to build a more authentic and fulfilling life. I work with clients who may experience anxiety, depression, or the effects of trauma. I also assist clients in identifying and breaking outside of societal norms to figure out their true personal and interpersonal needs. With couples, I use a variety of methods to help build stronger relationships.

In Maya's clinical practice, she believes that clients can positively address life stressors and symptoms of anxiety and depression through a positive therapeutic alliance. Maya has extensive experience working with mood and personality disorders, substance use, and trauma. She has training and experience in several evidence based therapeutic modalities including: psychodynamic therapy, CBT, and relational psychoanalysis, which she tailors to support her clients needs. Maya strives to create an open, warm, and non-judgmental environment that inhabits an intersectional, culturally aware, gender/sex affirming, and CRT informed lens.

I have been practicing since 2006 and I have worked with a wide range of issues and work best with people who are looking for emotional/behavioral change and/or work on their core attachment issues. My client base typically consists of clients struggling with Borderline Personality/Narcissistic Personality disorders, Trauma/PTSD/CPTSD, Gender/sexuality, ENM/Poly, Kink/BDSM, and/or LGBTQIA+ folx. I am a therapist who pushes their clients to work on their issues so I generally work well with clients who are ready to work on the issues they are struggling with.

I provide counseling to adults to support attainment of therapy goals and ways to more effectively meet life’s challenges. My approach involves the discovery and exploration of patterns that have formed in your life unconsciously and the development of steps you may take to make them more conscious, healthy, and deliberate. I draw on your strengths and attributes as well as on a variety of evidence-based techniques, such as from cognitive behavior therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and psychodynamic therapy, as appropriate to help you reach treatment goals.

No one seeks therapy because they feel their life is going well. However, seeking therapy is a sign that things are actually going right! Deeply, intimately, and passionately knowing yourself is the key to happiness and I want to help you achieve that. Knowledge is power and with that power you can make decisions to change. You can achieve acess to parts of yourself that can make you feel alive and in love with life. I am excited to help you do that.