Female Therapists in Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn, NY

Starting therapy can be the first step towards making real and meaningful change in your life. I can help you find relief from a range of difficulties, including painful emotions, relationship problems, and career issues. To facilitate this, I offer a safe, non-judgmental space where we can explore your life challenges and work collaboratively to help you achieve your goals.

I am a bilingual LCSW-R with over 19 years experience in the field. My practice areas are working with adults, adolescents, children, couples and families. Expert telemental health clinician recognized by the TeleMental Health Training Certificate (THTC)

I believe that hurt, disappointment, sadness and grief are a normal part of the human experience. However, we often turn this hurt inward and create even more painful beliefs about ourselves and the world. I create genuine relationships with the people I work with, helping them to address and remove barriers that prevent them from more meaningful, authentic, and purposeful lives. I offer curiosity, new ideas and techniques while helping my clients identify and shift patterns that no longer serve them.

I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience treating adolescents and adults in a myriad of settings. In these roles, I've provided individualized therapy to support with relationship, academic, and interpersonal issues, among others. I've also done extensive social justice work with young women. In my practice, the relationship is the main healing agent in a therapeutic dynamic. I've found that clients seek largely to feel seen and heard, and that my role is to co-create a safe space for them to grow. I'm guided by the E. Dickinson quote, "I felt it shelter to speak to you."

If you are trying to process overwhelming feelings of anxiety or sadness, experiencing challenges with parenthood or personal relationships, or having difficulty managing the stresses of life, I am here to offer a safe environment for you to share. Asking for help is hard but you don't need to struggle alone anymore.

Are you tired of hearing how smart and self-aware you are, but still feeling stuck in certain aspects of your life? I get it. Sometimes, all the intellect and awareness in the world can't seem to bridge the gap between where we are and where we want to be. If you're craving genuine change and growth, if you're ready to roll up your sleeves and collaborate on a journey of self-discovery, I'm here to walk alongside you. Let's create a space where you can trust yourself and your instincts, where we can explore new paths together. My goal is to provide a safe and compassionate environment where you can emerge feeling empowered & whole.

Whether you are struggling to adjust to changing circumstances, feeling stuck in your current life stage, or feeling alone and overwhelmed by your thoughts, I am here for you. I create a warm and trusting environment to help you better understand your emotions. Our sessions will be collaborative and non-judgmental, and will open up new avenues of self-exploration to enable you to examine your choices.

The decision to begin therapy is often filled with emotions and questions. There are many routes a therapeutic process can take in moving toward healing, processing painful issues, and working toward positive change. Each person enters therapy with specific individual challenges and hopes for treatment. I work from a perspective of respect for my clients and utilize an eclectic treatment approach based on your individual needs. I strive to create a safe and supportive environment that will enable us to work collaboratively and objectively toward those goals.

Hi! My name is Breanna Hira MHC-LP. I have experience working with groups and individuals. I worked for 2 years at a clinic where I helped adults of all ages with numerous different backgrounds and life experiences. My goal is to utilize the best therapy techniques based on your needs. I try to take a person-centered approach; this means you are in charge of your treatment.

Do you struggle with low mood and self-worth? Are fear, guilt, shame and anger interfering with your ability to have healthy relationships and set boundaries? I can provide you with the support and tools you need in order to overcome these barriers. It's time to stop the flashbacks, struggle with body image, fear of intimacy and sexual issues that may be preventing you from fully living the life you deserve. Together we can develop the skills you need to take control of your life. I value the courage it takes to ask for help and I’m here to support you in navigating those challenges.

I have 15 years experience working with adults, children and couples In the NYC area. I believe therapy should be a safe space for the full expression of thoughts and feelings. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, parenting problems, infertility, issues around adoption, relationship issues, or career problems, I will be invested in helping you gain relief from pain, cope with life's stress, move forward toward your goals and create the life you want to live. My approach is eclectic, drawing from Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral, Trauma-Focused, Jungean Psychotherapy, Internal Family Systems and Family Systems theories.

Are you feeling lost and trying to find your way? Does that journey to self-discovery seem daunting to go alone? Have you experienced a life event that you just don't know how to deal with? And moving forward somehow doesn't seem possible? Beginning therapy can seem scary but it doesn't have to be. There is a reason you are here looking for a therapist. You've just made a positive life choice and you are already on your way to being an even better You.

Dealing with childhood pain and present life struggles can often make you feel TRAPPED! Feeling trapped emotionally can cause you to feel angry, resentful, isolated and other emotions that may cause you to shut down. This may affect your relationships with your children, spouse, family and friends. Causing you to want to break free from this emotional pain.

Hello, my name is Marlisha. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Interpersonal/Intercultural Communication and Black Studies from SUNY New Paltz. I have a Master in Social Work from SUNY Albany. I have 13 years of social work experience working primarily with adults and elderly population. I also have experience working with children and family. I am passionate about working with and learning about diverse cultures. I am also proficient in Creole French, Sak pase. Sak pase is hi, what's up, a greeting. Like Spanish como estas.

I enjoy working with people of various ages and backgrounds on a variety of issues including relationship problems, career difficulties, depression, and anxiety. I am a good listener and can be helpful and insightful. I am respectful of cultural and lifestyle diversity. I encourage each person in therapy to explore their current and past ways of experiencing themselves and relating to others. By so doing, they discover new ways of relating and being in the world, thereby producing profound changes in their lives.

Therapy is a journey that offers us an opportunity to gain perspective and aid in the facilitation of change. It takes courage to make this investment in one's self. With the therapeutic relationship, we can foster a better understanding of ourselves, create more fulfilling relationships with others and cope better with the difficulties of life changes. My therapeutic approach is collaborative, empathic and holistically focused. Utilizing a strengths based perspective incorporates varied treatment strategies; therefore, therapy is uniquely tailored to reflect an individual's intrinsic strengths and potential for self-actualization.

As a therapist, I enjoy watching my clients grow in compassion for themselves as they move towards more fulfilling lives. I find myself deeply privileged to witness my client’s journeys and am inspired by their resilience. I work with clients on issues of emerging adulthood, identity, race, acculturation, issues around one's sense of self, complex trauma, and emotion regulation.

I have extensive experience in working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families, as well as persons with co-occurring disorders such as substance use disorder, PTSD, anxiety, and depression. I utilize evidence-based practices such as Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, as well as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. I provide a safe, authentic, and non-judgmental space for clients to work towards a greater sense of self-esteem and empowerment.

I am a licensed psychotherapist with over 18 years of experience specializing in the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship & family conflict. I use an eclectic treatment approach that incorporates cognitive interventions, solution-focused strategies and stress reduction techniques stemming from a psychodynamic framework. I believe in the strong connection between mind and body, and incorporate mindfulness-based practices in my work. In addition to in-office and tele-health visits, I now offer Walk Therapy as part of my practice. Walk Therapy allows for mindful exploration and growth through physical movement.