Lydia McCarthy

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, MFA (she, they)

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Brooklyn, NY 11213

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I am a Licensed Master of Social Work, an artist and an educator. I have experience working with people in creative fields, navigating their gender and sexual identities, anxiety, depression, life and career transitions and higher education. I use an integrated, person-centered psychodynamic approach grounded in compassion. This includes using concepts from Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatics, mindfulness and psychoanalysis.

I identify as queer and use a queer lens in my work with clients, with the belief that each individual is the expert of their own experience. I do this by seeking to understand how my clients construct meaning of their world, by recognizing the strengths they already have and by supporting them in developing new insight.

In this process, I highlight and validate how the social environment and systems have impacted a client’s relationship with themselves and others, and to use the therapeutic relationship to break down hierarchies and offer new outcomes.

Call or Email Lydia McCarthy now for a free 15 minute consultation - (718) 737-7103

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Brooklyn, NY 11213

(718) 737-7103

I offer online therapy via Zoom and am available weekdays, including early morning and some evenings.

$250 Per Session, I accept insurance

Individual one-on-one therapy

Let's Connect (718) 737-7103

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Brooklyn, NY 11213

(718) 737-7103

I offer online therapy via Zoom and am available weekdays, including early morning and some evenings.

$250 Per Session, I accept insurance

Individual one-on-one therapy

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $250
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Insurance

Aetna

I can provide a superbill for my out-of-network clients and help with reimbursement. Please reach out with any questions.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (718) 737-7103

Lydia McCarthy

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, MFA

I can provide a superbill for my out-of-network clients and help with reimbursement. Please reach out with any questions.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (718) 737-7103

Lydia McCarthy

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, MFA

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New York / 124347 Lydia McCarthy
Membership with New York State Society of Clinical Social Work 4965 / 2024
Degree/Diploma from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill MFA / 2011
Attended SUNY Brockport, MSW, Graduated 2024

Prior to returning to school for my MSW, I was an Associate Professor of Photography at Alfred University. I have training from the University of Rochester Counseling Center, the Greene Clinic and Insight Meditation Society.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (718) 737-7103

Lydia McCarthy

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, MFA

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (718) 737-7103

Lydia McCarthy

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, MFA

Specialties and Expertise

Expertise

Anxiety
Bisexual
Career Counseling
Coping Skills
Depression
LGBTQ+
Life Transitions
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
Spirituality
Stress
Women's Issues

I work with clients in creative fields who may be exploring their gender or sexuality, navigating career transitions, or managing anxiety. Our first sessions will be used as a way for me to begin to understand how you see yourself and what you value, and to collaboratively develop goals for our work together.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (718) 737-7103

Lydia McCarthy

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, MFA

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (718) 737-7103

Lydia McCarthy

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, MFA

Endorsement

Katherine Potvin

Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW

Lydia has an artful, thoughtful, non-judgemental approach which makes her a one of a kind therapist. She treats her clients with compassion, understanding, and cultural humility.

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Sex Worker Allied ,

Transgender Allied

I also speak

Swedish

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Sex Worker Allied ,

Transgender Allied

I also speak

Swedish

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Compassion Focused
Culturally Sensitive
Feminist
Integrative
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Narrative
Person-Centered
Psychoanalytic
Psychodynamic
Somatic
Strength-Based

Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (718) 737-7103

Lydia McCarthy

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, MFA

Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (718) 737-7103

Lydia McCarthy

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, MFA

Location

Primary Location

Brooklyn, NY 11213

(718) 737-7103

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Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Zips

Neighborhoods

I offer online therapy via Zoom and am available weekdays, including early morning and some evenings.

Call for a free consultation now - (718) 737-7103

Lydia McCarthy

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, MFA

I offer online therapy via Zoom and am available weekdays, including early morning and some evenings.

Call for a free consultation now - (718) 737-7103

Lydia McCarthy

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, MFA