Teletherapy for Brooklyn, NY

I'm a child and adolescent psychotherapist and adolescent public defense social worker, specializing in OCD, eating disorders, behavioral issues, administering diagnostic assessments and evaluations, and writing diagnostic reports. Prior to becoming a therapist, I was a crisis counselor for six years, and a sexual assault crisis counselor for three. I was also researcher who aided in the development of the most recent DSM-5 Diagnostic Interview Schedule for Children, Adolescent, and Parents - the most widely used diagnostic interview used for children and adolescents.

Choosing a new therapist can be intimidating, whether it’s your first time or you’ve been in therapy forever. I respect this and try to make the process of starting therapy one that feels as comfortable as possible from our first session. I believe the most important part of being human is our ability to empathize with others, and therapy should be a space where we can tell our story and truly feel heard, understood, and validated.

Do you find that difficult emotions lead you to avoid, procrastinate, or steer away from the things that matter most to you? As a clinical psychologist, I can offer another approach: flexibility, self-compassion, and moving towards your values even in the face of emotional distress. Together, we will identify unhelpful patterns that are not working for you and practice new ways of coping that will help you meet your goals. I use evidence-based treatment modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

Hello! If you are currently experiencing struggles such as anxiety, poor time-management, trauma, OCD, phobias, relationship problems, or more, then you have come to the right place to start working on improving those issues. Are you tired of feeling as though your emotions are being dismissed or belittled? Are you often invalidated? It takes more than to simply “get over it” to deal with an issue. Stressors are real, and you have every right to be heard. If you are ready to take that step and work towards your optimal mental and emotional wellbeing, I will coach you through that journey! The time is now!

Are you a high-achieving BIPOC woman excelling in your career in a demanding field? While you've worked hard to shatter glass ceilings, the constant pressure to perform at the highest level can take a toll mentally and emotionally. You've achieved remarkable success in your career, but are the stresses and demands of being a high-performing BIPOC are taking a toll. You face unique challenges from racial micro-aggressions and bias in the workplace to the pressure of shattering glass ceilings while striving for work-life balance, while also living with past trauma, mood disorders or relationship stressors.

Waking up to another morning feeling the same anxiety and dread about your job, school, self-identity, partner, or family? Does life feel like all too much? Or maybe even empty? Are you ready to take steps forward while being present in the right here, right now? To feel excited by life and at peace with it? To breathe in fresh air, whatever your obstacles? My approach begins with you and your relationship with yourself, the people around you, your environment. We all suffer from common problems in life, love, and work, but the solutions that work for each of us are as unique as we are.

I see adults from 18 - 88 years of age, from diverse ethnic, cultural, religious backgrounds and LGBTQIA. I have been trained to treat patients with depression, anxiety, chronic pain and illness, obsessive-compulsive, eating disorders, anger, drugs, alcohol, post traumatic stress, interpersonal, relationship and intra psychic issues. Many, but not all of my patients work in creative fields, education and athletics. I run a group via zoom. Psychoanalytic group therapy is a treatment modality that is designed to work with intrapersonal issues and relationships simultaneously. It is also financially viable. Let's talk about group!

Are you grappling with the challenges of borderline personality disorder, struggling in your relationships, or feeling marginalized as a LGBTQIA+ person? Navigating any of these challenges can be exceptionally tough without adequate support. But rest assured, you no longer have to do it alone. Together, we can embark on a journey toward understanding and healing.

In times of uncertainty do you find it difficult to manage? Are you interested in discovering new ways of seeing and experiencing yourself? Do you feel resigned to your choices and options? Are you trying to find a different way to understand yourself; how you relate to others while building compassion for yourself and deepening your connections? Through the lens of liberation-based healing practices, I will assist with a process of validation, reflection, and questioning so that you can gain insight, feel more emotionally connected in your life. My approach is directive, people-centered, creative and supportive.

The decision to enter into therapy can be overwhelming but finding a connection to the right therapist can change your life. I believe that the foundation of the therapeutic process is built on rapport. I understand that being vulnerable and sharing areas of your life can be difficult, and I am here to make that easier for you by collaborating with you to reach your desired goals. My style has been described as the antithesis of a note scratching, cliché, therapist.

Shionna Stupart is a licensed clinical social worker with a focus on treating mental illness, emotional and other behavioral disturbances. She uses a comprehensive approach to treatment in order enhance social functioning, self-determination, optimal health, and overall well-being. As a clinician her purpose is to provide a collaborative safe environment in order to process and redefine those experiences and garner insight. Shionna value's building and maintaining a therapeutic relationship with each client by imparting empathy, confidentiality and understanding.

I believe psychotherapy is a tool, whereby clients can recognize both the conscious and unconscious factors that contribute to their pain. While people often have similar problems, there is no one size fits all solution. I work with clients to not only identify their problems, but to effect a solution, whereby the client can understand the behavioral patterns that contribute to their pain. Together, we can formulate a plan to achieve the change needed to have the peaceful, fulfilled life you see for yourself. Whether we need to discover more about the past or focus on the present, I will develop a proper treatment plan .

I specialize in anxiety, depression, ADD/ADHD, family and interpersonal relationships, OCD, as well as a wide array encompassing many other challenges. I also work with people on Peak Performance training. My work takes place both in a clinical office setting as well as out in the real world, working with you in the way that will most effectively achieve your goals.  I am informed by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems, Somatic Experiencing, Hakomi, Motivational Interviewing, among other modalities and frameworks. I am also trained in Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy and work with clients using Ketamine.

Opening yourself up to emotional vulnerability can be daunting, regardless of your stage in life. I offer an empathic and person-centered approach for individuals looking to unlearn, relearn, and forge a more intentional life path. My goal is to meet you exactly where you are in your healing journey. I use mindfulness and integrative therapeutic practices to address feelings that may come up in session, specifically pulling from humanistic and psychodynamic schools of thought. I focus on mind-body integration and helping my clients stay present and grounded.

My experience includes 25 years of working in the field of social service and over 10 years working as a therapist. I have worked with people of many different backgrounds, identities, ages, and experiences and I highly value time with those who identify as LGBTQIA2S+. I provide therapy through a lens of antiracism, intersectionality, and feminism.

Life can be stressful and overwhelming. Friends and family are all going through their own stressors, and it can be easy to feel unseen, unheard, and invalidated. You deserve a safe space to feel supported where you can speak freely, be validated, process your thoughts and trauma, and grow toward the person, partner, or family member you want to be. Therapy is just that place, and I’m so glad you have taken the first step of your healing journey by reading this page.

Adriana has extensive experience working with families and adults with interpersonal and life transition challenges. These include stressors related to parenting challenges, divorce, infidelity, and trauma. In a safe space she supports clients in addressing symptoms of depression, anxiety and trauma. Using an empathic approach, she helps clients develop insight and solutions toward healing and emotional wellness.

I believe in the power of therapeutic relationship and every person’s innate ability to cope and grow. My role is to support you in your pursuit of better relationships, positive changes, more presence and meaning. I currently work with online clients only and accept NY state insurances. Out-of-state residents are also welcome to inquire. I am also an active public speaker and educator on topics of modern relationships, parenting, and sex education offering interactive lectures in Europe and US. I draw on my own multicultural experience having lived and studied in 3 different countries and fluent in English, Russian and Hebrew.

Congratulations on taking steps to feel better! Many people struggle with regulating intense emotions, lack impulse control, or use self-harming behaviors to deal with life. Some find themselves in high conflict relationships or have difficulty creating and maintaining boundaries. Even more suffer with negative thoughts, paralyzing procrastination, and excessive rumination that hold them back from living a vibrant life. If these symptoms resonate with you, I hope to support you in overcoming obstacles so you can create a life you love!