Relationship Issues Therapists in Park Slope, Brooklyn, NY

I am an experienced, caring and warm private practitioner. I specialize in working with adults, children, adolescents, families and couples with a focus on relationship issues and anxiety and depression. I have many years experience working with substance abusers and their families. I am trained in adolescent and child psychotherapy and work with parents as an integral part of their treatment. Successful therapy is based on developing a strong working relationship between patient and therapist which begins with the initial consultation.

I work primarily with adults who are struggling with anxiety, relationship difficulties, family conflicts, and life transitions.

We all have the capacity to heal. With the right safety and support, we can come home to ourselves, allow difficult emotions to be released, and re-author old stories to create new meaning in our lives. I use experiential therapy to help you move through barriers so you can arrive into your body with compassion and connection. From this place, we can explore your relationship to self and others, come to understand patterns that create stuckness, and practice new skills so you can embody insights, change and self-belonging.

I create a warm, friendly, and welcoming environment where we can explore what’s happening in your life now to collaborate on what might be possible for you in the future. Then, we will partner to understand what burdens you’ve taken on from your past—burdens that may have limited your belief systems or distorted your experience—to blaze new pathways towards your release from pain and entry into freedom and joy. I specialize in working with clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. However, my approach is not a one size fits all formula. I tailor my work to the individual and their specific needs.

When you are struggling individually or in your relationships, it can be hard to know where to begin, and harder at times to believe that getting what you need is even possible. You may have feelings you don't understand, experiences that you are trying to make sense of, or patterns that you feel stuck in. Through our conversations together, the therapy process can help you know yourself better and open up possibilities for deepening compassion, connection, and resilience in your life.

I work with adolescents and adults who are dealing with anxiety, depression, career stress and life transitions, self-esteem and body image, sexuality and gender identity, and relationship and interpersonal issues. I will support you in challenging the thoughts and beliefs that aren’t serving you anymore and creating more space for kindness and change within yourself. We will work together to build all the skills you need to become a secure, confident, and empowered person who feels ready to face all that life has to offer.

Often when clients begin the process of looking for a therapist, they find themselves in a place where something is no longer working for them. This place can be overwhelming, and they may feel stuck or hopeless but can’t always pinpoint the reason. As their therapist, I provide a safe space to listen to their story and explore what brought them in. Through the work of therapy, clients begin to discover the roots of their patterns and behaviors and how they can be reworked over time. I work with individuals going through life transitions whose struggles include relationship issues, anxiety, depression and trauma.

To be fully alive means to experience the whole gamut of human emotions, including the uncomfortable ones like anxiety, sadness, anger, and shame. Paradoxically, the more fully we feel our feelings, the less intense and problematic they become over time! My job is to help people develop the skills to better recognize, understand, and tolerate their feelings, and in so doing, expand their capacity for pleasurable and joyful emotions.

In today's uncertain world people feel upset, angry, frightened about the future and more alone than ever before. If you are in pain - dreading your day, in a relationship that isn't working, retired not knowing what's next, afraid to take risks, grieving loss of someone significant - you don't need to be alone with these experiences. I specialize in Group Therapy. When people work together with others they can develop their capacity to connect, interact and grow closer. I help my clients develop new ways of responding to their life challenges that are intimate, powerful and growthful.

Whether you're grappling with relationship dynamics, life transitions, or a yearning for better understanding of self, our collaborative work aims to uncover your strengths and guide you towards a more authentic self. While in therapy with Lauren you will find support in identifying and uncovering the origins of long standing issues while developing tools to obtain healthier behaviors, thoughts and patterns.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice in Brooklyn, NY. I bring compassion, a strong skill set, and warmth to every person I treat. I strive to create an environment of comfort and safety as these are crucial for psychological growth and healing. One of the most important predictors of successful therapy is the relationship between the client and the therapist. My style is interactive and, perhaps most importantly, it is collaborative. Above all else, I work flexibly to meet each individual's needs.

I provide a warm and empathic environment for exploration while constantly encouraging you to integrate new insights, try different approaches, and change repetitive patterns. I will particularly encourage you to focus on your emerging goals with regard to work, relationships, and the pursuit of joy. Together we will continually monitor your progress and motivation for change. I encourage the exploration of existential questions with the goal of helping you to find deeper fulfillment in your work and relationships.

Many of my clients are adults asking the "who am I" questions. They come to me to explore, express & discover themselves, perhaps for the first time or perhaps as part of a lifelong process. Whether anxiety or depression, a crisis, loss or trauma, feeling stuck or in transition, relationship issues, or being new to New York first sent them to me, what they all have in common is a desire to feel more authentic, more connected & at ease, and to live life with more joy, passion & purpose. I combine talk therapy with somatic therapies to help you reach your goals, embody your true self, and live the life you were meant to live.

Would you like to have a better relationship with yourself, and with others, that is supportive and meaningful? In a welcoming and safe space, we will explore and uncover aspects of your life that affect you right now. Therapy is a personal journey that is unique and tailored to your specific needs. We will co-create that road together. You and I will work toward gaining greater insight and understanding so you can begin to feel better, heal your relationships, and enjoy life more.

I am a certified cognitive therapist with the Academy of Cognitive Therapy. My style is collaborative and interactive. It is my hope to assist in effecting the change that you would like to see as soon as possible using cognitive behavioral techniques. I have extensive experience working with individual adults and couples with a variety of life situations, including anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, career/workplace concerns, sexual dysfunctions, grief and loss, aging, and parenting issues.

Are you wanting to find greater satisfaction in your romantic relationship? Do you want an awesome relationship? Did you or your partner betray the relationship, so it's in need of urgent repair? These are my specialties! Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology in 40 states!

When I started my career over 20 years ago, my focus was children and adolescents, and it has evolved to include couples, adults, and families. Self actualization, self love, self care, finding one's purpose, and the motivation to realize that purpose have been my forte. If you want to go on a journey of self discovery which informs who and how you are in your relationships with others and with yourself, I am here to help.

With experience in helping people with a wide range of life issues, I'll offer you my calming presence and solution-focused approach. My aim is to provide a safe environment for you to heal and to grow. I've worked with people facing anxiety and stress, depression, life transitions, substance use, relationship issues, and more. Part of my work includes teaching individualized meditation, breathing, and yoga techniques to help you overcome challenges and develop your strengths. While each of our stories and struggles are unique, I will always adapt to your style and support you in reaching your goals.

People struggling with codependency typically have a history of trauma, abuse, neglect or other painful experiences. Even if no longer in those situations, you may experience deep loneliness from hiding yourself, resentment, physical aches and pains, substance use or perfectionism. You may have needed people-pleasing at a time in your life, but find it is no longer working now. I work with individual adults and couples; I offer in person sessions in Park Slope as well as virtual sessions in New York State. I specialize in treating people-pleasing and codependent patterns in relationships.