Therapists in Brooklyn, NY

When you feel stressed and anxious, life isn't as enjoyable anymore. Your to-do list piles up, and you don't know where to start. Your dating and social life may be dwindling, while self-care seems impossible to reach. You may get frequent aches and pains as the tension in your mind translates to your body. Ruminations are running the show, keeping you playing out old, unhelpful patterns. You might be a high-achieving, perfectionistic doer, but you don't know what you're doing it all for anymore.

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.

Are you struggling with stressors that disrupts daily functioning, affects work, hurts relationships, and overall well-being? Do you feeling like life is passing you by or are confused about the next step in your life? Or perhaps you experience uncontrollable negative feelings, intrusive thoughts, or bad behaviors that prevents you from living a full and happy life. You want to learn how to stop the excessive worry, begin to live your life with hope and excitement, and have more motivation and energy to pursue your greatest ambitions but you just don't know where to start. If this is you, then you've found the right practice.

Are you feeling stuck and disconnected from yourself? Are you working to change old habits and self-sabotaging behavior? These women's issues can manifest into depression, anxiety, or a state of consistent stress or low self-esteem. Women experience many disruptions during their lifetime and during the creation of their self-hood. It may feel like you have lost yourself and lost your sense of identity. Women also experience an overwhelming sense of emotions. For women of color, the pressure to reconcile racial identity, language, economic disparities, and bi-cultural obligations can create feelings of sadness and powerlessness.

I am an experienced integrative therapist helping adults and adolescents to lead happier, calmer lives and find the meaningful committed relationships they desire. Maybe life looks great from the outside but feels like a different story inside, and you've learned to silently accept it. Even when the stress of holding it all together is soul-crushing. Carrying the weight of the world alone is exhausting. Anxiety, depression, trauma, or challenging relationships make us feel sick and tired. Poor coping mechanisms make us feel worse. You can take a step today to end the cycle of worry, fear, grief, or loneliness and reclaim your life.

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.

Have you been disappointed in therapy before because you were ready to do the work but didn't actually learn anything new? Are you a therapy newbie? You need supportive action. Someone who will provide a warm, accepting space for you while teaching you new skills. I help ambitious professionals create and live a life they love. If you tend to be hard on yourself, overthink and overanalyze everything, if you have OCD or set high standards, you and I might just be a good fit. You might not know exactly what you need, but you know you’re ready for things to change. I want you to know you're not alone and can 100% transform your life!

Visionary Leaders: Imagine feeling like you're not quite whole or something is missing in your life or relationships. That's where I come in. I'm here to help you find your way back to feeling complete and fulfilled. I'm a deep listener and a holistic helper. I can help you navigate your triggers, manage anger, and reduce the clutter in your mind. Together, we can find the clear direction you need to move forward and thrive. I'm affirming of your identity as a BIPOC, LGBTQIA, and/or spirit lead. Let's level up- up holistically. I use goal setting, expressive arts, mindfulness, financial, and other skilled clinical approaches.

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.

There are times when life can overwhelm us. The daily grind of tending to mundane things like cooking and cleaning, working to pay bills, interpersonal relationships, childcare and more, can cause us stress. Breakups, difficulty finding the right partner, struggles around sexuality and intimacy, loss of a job or loved one, birth of child or difficulty birthing a child can impact us emotionally in ways we don’t realize. Though we may not have control over everything that happens in life, we can equip ourselves with the tools to tackle what comes our way.

I specialize in the treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors (skin picking, hair pulling, tics, etc.), anxiety, stress, phobias, Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), TICs, & PANDAS. I help people get control of their lives using evidence based therapies, and provide a highly compassionate approach. Sessions last 45 minutes, and a typical session regiment is about 12-24 sessions. My direct solution-focused approach can be very helpful for motivated people looking to get control of their compulsions or unwanted behaviors.

Individuals and couples who come into therapy are often experiencing some struggle in their life. In therapy with you, my goal is to address these immediate concerns, explore with you how they may stem from longer-term unmet concerns, and work with you toward more effective management and if possible, resolution. With advanced training from the William Alanson White Institute for Psychoanalysis, my clinical orientation is psychodynamic and interpersonal, and we will also use other therapies including Cognitive Behavioral and Dialectical Behavioral for an eclectic, rounded treatment approach.

I view therapy as something that is necessary for mental wellness; a process that can be useful at different life stages, or during certain periods of high stress. I enjoy helping others navigate through the various challenges that life often brings. I work with adolescents and adults struggling mainly with anxiety, depression, and/or stress.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Stress and trauma impact all aspects of our well-being. In many ways our physical health, emotions, thoughts, spirituality, and hopes for the future may be affected. We may struggle with relationships, work, life transitions, anxiety, stress, trauma, loss and grief, chronic illness and pain or other issues. Create space for yourself to engage in a restorative, empowering therapeutic experience and receive the support you deserve.