Therapists in Brooklyn, NY

Individuals and couples who see me for therapy are typically dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, a low sense of self-worth, grief, and/or trauma. They are struggling to take risks with vulnerability, to process loss, set boundaries, understand the power of no, discern safe spaces, and build trust. Many of my patients are challenged by the stories their anxiety tells them, negative self-talk, sadness that makes it difficult to effectively process their thoughts and feelings, and previous traumatic experiences or vicarious exposure to trauma.

As a therapist trained in strengths-based, trauma-informed, cognitive behavioral, unconditional care, somatic experiencing, yoga and mindfulness modalities, I bring a breadth of experience to every therapeutic collaboration. Every person is an individual. Similarly, our work is individualized and uniquely tailored to meet any matters at hand. I treat every professional engagement as a collaboration, valuing and holding space for needs, expertise, concerns, and strengths present in any interaction; curiosity and compassion are the hallmarks of my practice. I am taking on new clients!

You deserve to live a life that feels joyful and authentic to you. That life can feel difficult to find during periods of transition and new phases. You may be feeling a disconnect between yourself and those around you, or even a disconnect between the life you are leading and the one you want. Do you feel stuck in old patterns that no longer feel helpful? Are the things that used to bring you joy or comfort no longer doing the trick? If this is how you are feeling, you do not need to feel that way alone.

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.

The decision to enter into therapy is a meaningful step towards self-discovery. It is important to find a therapist that allows you to grow and understand yourself on a deeper level in a way that feels safe. It is through this healing relationship, positive changes are truly possible.

Hello and welcome! I am a Clinical Psychologist and have practiced as a psychotherapist for over 20 years. Many of my clients have commented that they healed and grew tremendously while working with me because I help them gain insight into their problems while also helping them use healthy strategies to change their situations. The essence of my practice is to provide a culturally responsive and Integrative therapy stance. Using the foundation of an authentic, trusting, and warm relationship, I use a number of modalities including Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

The dirty little secret of life is that many of us are operating on auto-pilot. Our society is structured to discourage you from ever having to tap into your own emotions unless disaster strikes. My role is to help you understand your emotional framework before that happens, to help you figure out why you do the things you do. Why you find yourself in behavioral or emotional patterns that seemingly only harm you. Our work together is a mission to understand how you work and to have that knowledge help you move through life as a driver instead of a passenger.

I appreciate the trust and bravery each client makes when sharing their story. I invite you into a warm and welcoming environment that is marked by curiosity, familiarity, and, whenever appropriate, bit of humor. Since there is no one-size-fits-all approach to the therapeutic process, I hope to meet you where you are and tailor my approach to your goals and personality. Through our collaboration we will gain insight into your needs and goals, determine how to utilize your strengths overcome those obstacles that have interrupted their progression into the next chapter.

As a licensed psychotherapist, my work focuses on helping patients feel more at peace with their emotional experience and to figure out areas where they are blocked. I help people deal with life transitions, stress, depression, and anxiety, as well as helping them see habitual patterns of handling emotions, or getting needs met, that may have been adaptive earlier in life but no longer work well. In my practice, mapping one’s history is important, especially in the way it shines a light on your unique needs and challenges, helping us to identify the patterns that impede you reaching your goals.

Are you looking for the kind of therapeutic work that efficiently gets to the core of what's going on for you, and powerfully facilitates lasting, holistic healing, change, and transformation? My work is holistic-depth work, I am trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, which is a powerful and transformative evidence-based model of psychotherapy, as well as mind-body psychosomatic therapies, couples counseling, and Jungian depth psychotherapy.

Are you stressed? Are you feeling anxious (intense worry)? Feeling overwhelmed? Are you having difficulty making decisions? Stuck in the dating process? Grief? Anger? Are these emotions negatively impacting your day to day life? I work with clients who want assistance in learning techniques to reduce the impact of stressors in their day to day life. I work via teletherapy zoom. In our first session we will explore your therapy goals and expectations. Following sessions will address overcoming and working through these barriers with specific behavioral techniques designed for your unique situation.

Many people approach therapy as a last resort, when most everything else has disappointed them. Some know what they are missing in their life, but not how to begin to find it. Others know that something is "off," but not what that something is. Whatever may have brought you to the moment in time when you are looking at this, it is a unique opportunity to begin -- or continue -- to look at your life with another person essentially bearing witness to the process.

The therapeutic relationship is a real one that can bring on great change and growth. I deeply invest in my clients and the work we do so to create the change you want and need.

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.

Often times, we as individuals will struggle with our relationships with our families, employers, and even acquaintances. When dealing with everyday life we need to recognize how we can approach each individual differently. Personally I would like to address anger management techniques and manage stress and anxiety with individuals in their daily lives. Learning to control the trajectories in our lives and aim for healthy relationships with all individuals we encounter can maximize our relationships. My mission is to address cultural issues within our homes and co dependency.

Despite our best efforts, life can become overwhelming at any point, and the stress we experience can make it difficult for us to live the life we desire. My purpose as a therapist is to provide support, space, and healing from societal and emotional issues that influence our lives. I specialize in working with clients experiencing life transitions, family and relationship conflict, and adverse childhood experiences.

Always helping everyone else? Want results in redesigning your own life or are at major transitions or crossroads? Have areas of success but others of disappointment? Stuck or wanting a more balanced life? IF ready to do the work on making your life better, I am the person to come alongside you on that journey. I offer expertise, accountability and practical steps from a mind, spirit and soul perspective, the way we perform at our ultimate best. Complimentary phone consultation. Digital video coaching sessions a possibility. Reasonable sliding rate for quality and experienced service based on package commitment.