Therapists in Brooklyn, NY

Hi! I am Jaclyn. I have a warm and non-judgmental approach and I am here to support you. My therapeutic style incorporates a systems view, looking at the various aspects of your life. Do you experience racing thoughts, unable to sleep, or constantly on alert? Do you experience a knot in your stomach every time you wake up for work or school? Whether you're navigating relationships, facing personal struggles, or dealing with the obstacles of work and daily demands, I strive to understand the broader systems influencing your life. Together, we will explore what lies beneath this anxiety and stress.

Welcome! I know that finding the right therapist or coach can feel confusing or overwhelming. I offer a safe and supportive environment for you to explore your challenges and move towards fully embracing yourself and living the life you desire. My approach brings together Gestalt, Mind-Body Somatic approaches, and over 30 years of therapeutic work with children and adults. I have a passion and expertise for helping HIGHLY SENSITIVE PEOPLE understand and embrace both the gifts and challenges of their heightened receptivity, that can lead to overwhelm, overstimulation, and other challenges.

More than just talk therapy: Are you struggling to find deeper purpose & balance? You may feel disconnected, anxious, lonely & are seeking a sense of meaningful connection while finally healing the root of your pain. Whether you are feeling lost in how to heal unresolved trauma, or need support in transition, we will co-create authentic connection to your true self & develop a plan to reach your goals creatively. Together, our therapists will help you find freedom, feel safe in your body, and strengthen your tools for emotional balance. Treatment options: Creative Arts Therapy, Somatic Therapy, & KAP.

Anxiety and depression are debilitating conditions that drain the vibrance out of life. They can make it difficult to function and manage daily tasks. The stress piles up and prevents us from feeling joy and well-being. I know firsthand how hard dealing with these issues can be. Together we can overcome the struggles and help you find relief.

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.

"You can't stop the waves, but you can learn how to surf" is a Jon Kabat-Zinn quote relevant to these challenging times. I help individuals become less stressed and more available to pursue their goals. Therapy should be a positive experience for you where you feel heard and supported and gain new insights into your feelings and experiences. Our sessions will focus on you becoming restored and replenished with more energy for the things you value. Whether you are experiencing a short term challenge or ongoing struggle, therapy will help you discover new approaches and perspectives in resolving obstacles in your path.

Hi there! I am Melanie and I help people overcome anxiety, optimize their wellbeing, and build healthy relationships. I work with adults who experience anxiety, relationship issues, and career stress. Perhaps you have been feeling stuck or overwhelmed in your life. You may find yourself repeating patterns in your relationships that impact your happiness and well-being. Many of my clients have had difficult relationships with family members and notice that it impacts their present day experience.

Have you ever felt paralyzed by your emotions or thoughts? Is it ever difficult to sort through them or even identify them? Have you experienced trauma that is difficult to talk about? Maybe you need to do more than talk about it. We experience thoughts, emotions, stress, and trauma on a body level. I can help you move through that paralyzing fear, navigate through trauma, and let go of stress. Let's work together on developing a practice that will help you cope and work through your struggles.

Christine has over 10 years of therapy experience, utilizing Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and other approaches. She received her degree from New York University and is also a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults for a variety of issues. These include depression, anxiety, phobias, panic, anger, stress, insomnia, ADHD, autism, developmental delays, and work/home/school issues.

I am a Licensed Social Worker who is passionate about supporting people looking to address and overcome challenges in their life. I treat clients living with depression, anxiety, and other stress related diagnoses. I provide support to individuals struggling with life transitions and interpersonal/relationship challenges. Together, we will navigate identification of thoughts, behaviors, and patterns you want to address.

Christine has over 10 years of therapy experience, utilizing Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and other approaches. She received her degree from New York University and is also a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults for a variety of issues. These include depression, anxiety, phobias, panic, anger, stress, insomnia, ADHD, autism, developmental delays, and work/home/school issues.

I specialize in relationships, trauma, stress, parenting, and life transitions. If you find yourself often feeling stressed, anxious, or depressed, I can help. You will gain insight into your thoughts and emotions, as well as how they affect your every day behavior. You will learn healthy ways to cope and lessen the stress.

I help working professionals make changes. I specialize in finding solutions for those who feel stressed, unfulfilled, burned out, or are having difficulty navigating a work or personal situation. I help clients pinpoint stressors, develop strategies, and implement plans for change. With over 20 years of corporate experience on Wall Street, with the NBA, and for national and global brands, I combine extensive counseling expertise with professional experience to help clients bridge the gap between issues they face and goals they want to achieve.

Many of the clients I work with suffer from stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationships issues. I prefer using different evidence based techniques, depending on what the particular need of the client is. I work with a lot of children, adolescents, and young adults utilizing play therapy, art therapy, and career counseling. I also work with a lot of adults, taking a holistic approach to enhance ones social & emotional well-being; which combine to support the individual as a whole. I believe that when we focus on an individual as a full person, and not just a sum of their parts, we can reach them on every level.

If you're struggling with something specific or you know your life could be better but you don't know what to do to get there, I'll be your guide. If you have low self-confidence, relationship problems, work problems, family struggles, adulting issues, conflict, loss, anxiety, stress or other life struggles, you can live a better life. Let's start now.

How often do you think “If I can just get through this one thing, I’ll be fine.”? It can be challenging to define that ‘one thing’ and even more challenging finding a therapist you feel understands where you are coming from. In my work with you, we will work on getting to the core of what works for you and what does not in order to get to what is holding you back.

As a therapist at Avita PsyCare group practice, I offer a collaborative and non-judgmental environment where clients feel supported and encouraged to achieve their goals and experience emotional growth. I am a Licensed Social Worker (LMSW) in the State of New York. I earned a Master’s degree in social work from New York University and a Bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Maryland. As an active member of the Avita PsyCare practice, I bring much needed clinical experience and strength-based contemporary therapeutic skills to my work with both adolescents and adults.

I believe in providing a safe space for patients, listening and assisting in the exploration of underlying causes. My practice helps patients learn from their past, to gain insight which ultimately leads to overall growth.

I coach high-functioning college students and adults who are struggling to meet academic, professional, or emotional demands in their lives. Are you stressed by ADHD-like symptoms? Do you crave practical, strengths-based and non-pathologizing approaches to address "under-performing"? Let's talk! Together we'll de-shame executive function challenges, situate EF in larger social contexts, build on your specific strengths, and develop a holistic personal toolkit of creative, pleasure-centered productivity habits. Do what matters most - by your own definition.