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Therapy is a place where you can process your thoughts and identify how your feelings play a role in your daily decision making. My goal is to provide compassion, empathy and a safe space for individuals to gain insight in understanding themselves. My passion as a therapist is to de-stigmatize and bring awareness of mental health in diverse populations.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York State. In my work I find it useful to draw on a variety of clinical perspectives as each client brings to the process a unique set of needs, strengths, and goals. I love helping clients get unstuck from the patterns they live and relive over and over, whether it be in their jobs, families, relationships, or even inside their own heads.

**At this time, all of the therapists at Brooklyn Psychotherapy are full. We will update this site as soon as we have openings.** As the founder and Director at Brooklyn Psychotherapy, I understand the difficulty of the human experience and my goal is to assist my patients in learning to be who they are and to cope with the world around them. I have assisted adults, couples, families, and children in their struggle to identify and achieve goals in a comforting, private, understanding environment. There is currently a wait list for appointments, however, you're welcome to check in with us for new openings.

Having a safe space to be heard, seen is important to the human need for acceptance and love. I like to incorporate these into my practices as the client tries to navigate relationships and situations with no shame.

Therapy is the journey in self-understanding and healing; one I wish to guide you on. Whether you’re seeking therapy because you feel sad, hopeless, or anxious, or because you wish to better understand yourself, I offer a safe and non-judgmental space in which we can embark on the therapeutic journey together. Every journey is unique, and I look forward to working with you towards self-understanding.

Studies consistently show that the most important part of effective therapy is a strong relationship between therapist and client. When you come to see me, establishing a supportive bond where you feel safe enough to be yourself and to take risks is my first priority. Together we will explore how different parts of you interact with one another, noticing and appreciating your resiliency, as well as the areas of pain and hurt. We will work together to create more internal harmony, improving relationships with others by starting with your relationship with yourself.

Finding a therapist can feel overwhelming, so I encourage you to trust your gut as you seek. I have worked with people across the lifespan dealing with life changes, mood/behavioral issues, ADHD, relationship difficulties, complex trauma, and more. People move at different paces of change in therapy, and I will walk or jog with you as a compassionate, relatable, and realistic guide, working from your strengths as a platform of change. Sometimes therapy is hard and sometimes it feels great. You may laugh, cry, reconsider life choices, & change. We'll work through it all, and you will emerge feeling like a clearer version of yourself.

Do you fantasize about goals and dreams but find it nearly impossible to achieve? Do you feel disconnected from the ones around you? Do you crave change in your life but feel trapped in the endless possibilities of how? Is there a particular stressor(s) hanging over your head like a dark cloud? You're not alone in seeking help. And you won't be alone in the process of healing.

Seeking therapy or mental health counseling is a brave and arduous step in your healing journey. My goal is to make it as soothing and comforting as possible through a person-centered and strength-based approach; to allow the most growth to occur for you to reach your goals. I am a licensed creative arts therapist, trained in utilizing the visual arts to assist in the therapeutic process with a Master’s degree in Creativity Development and Creative Arts Therapy from Pratt Institute.

No matter what path we take in life, we will be met with suffering and hardship along the way. This is a natural aspect of the human condition. My goal as a Therapist is to assist you with identifying how your suffering manifests (whether it be due to depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, life change etc.) and the variety of ways in which you can cope with the distressing situations in your life.

I am a psychologist with expertise in working with anxiety, life transitions, identity formation, grief, family-of-origin, people living with a chronic illness (cancer, pain), ADHD, relationships, depression, men's issues, and existentialism (values, meaning-making). Outside of my clinical practice, I am a Professor of Psychology at Brooklyn College, with extensive teaching experience at the university-level and research program (over 20 peer-reviewed publications), including funding from the National Institute of Mental Health.

I provide a holistic, compassionate approach that is tailored to the specific needs of each client. Beginning therapy can bring about mixed emotions and vulnerability, which is why I strive to create a non-judgmental environment where clients feel accepted and safe. My goal is to work with you to bring about lasting positive change. I do this by developing a partnership based on trust and open communication, helping clients strengthen feelings of self-worth and empowerment. Together we will create strategies and attainable goals that will address both your immediate and long-standing challenges.

As a counselor based in humanistic and relational cultural theory, I believe you are the person who knows yourself best. Throughout life, circumstances leading to disruptions in well-being can produce self-doubt, a negative view of self, and low self-worth. Even through these times, each person still has autonomy and the ability to make effective decisions that fit in accordance with their lives. One of my goals is to expand self-awareness so you can live in a more purposeful way that aligns with your values.

I do intimate work with individuals, families, and couples from very diverse walks of life. I utilize a relational approach to join with you in a collaborative way: together we will define your concerns, formulate your goals, and develop an individualized plan to support your own empowerment to grow, heal, and become your best self. I am committed to curating an experience for you that is compassionate, mindful, challenging and healing. I keep the communication pathways open at all times to ensure we have a safe space for transparency & readjustments. I am LGBTQIA+, social justice-oriented, anti-oppression and anti-racism. Free PAL.

As a clinical psychologist, I take a psychodynamic and relational approach, integrated with evidence-based practices, to work empathically and collaboratively with adults. Together, we will engage in an exploration of your past and present experiences with the goal of gaining a deeper understanding of yourself, giving you greater insight and control of your emotions, internal conflicts, and behavior. We will work to identify and shift patterns that have stood in the way of your goals and relationships.

Allyssa Rivera (she/ella) is a Board-Certified Dance/Movement Therapist and Licensed Creative Arts Therapist with a decade of experience practicing in New York City. Allyssa (pronounced A-li-sha) provides a warm, embodied, and trauma-informed approach to therapy, inviting folks to creatively explore their strengths and needs as they address relationships, identity, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, substance use, life transitions, and other mental health challenges. She collaborates with clients to develop an environment that fosters safety, curiosity, growth, and radical acceptance of all parts of oneself.

It can be hard to be a person in the world sometimes, especially if you have experienced loss, survived trauma or learned that something terrible will happen if you are not "perfect." Despite being “put together” on the outside, you find yourself spending so much energy trying to stay that way that you are burning out. You want to feel better but you are getting so overwhelmed that you shut down before you even know where to start. Many of my people have these concerns when we first meet but together we are able to practice actionable steps to access joy and security in the present and reconnect with hope for the future.

As a counselor based in humanistic and relational cultural theory, I believe you are the person who knows yourself best. Throughout life, circumstances leading to disruptions in well-being can produce self-doubt, a negative view of self, and low self-worth. Even through these times, each person still has autonomy and the ability to make effective decisions that fit in accordance with their lives. One of my goals is to expand self-awareness so you can live in a more purposeful way that aligns with your values.

Because no two people are the same, I strive to provide treatment that fits each person’s unique needs and goals. I hope to foster a partnership with each individual that respects their own problem-solving style, while providing additional tools to address unmet needs. I believe that everyone has strengths and challenges. Our work together can fortify those strengths while mitigating challenges to reduce stress and suffering in daily life.