Female Therapists in Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn, NY

I provide individual and relationship therapy. My approach aims to help you build coping skills, ease discomfort, and find solutions while on the path towards a greater understanding of your goals and how to achieve them. My work is informed by relational psychotherapy, attachment theory, Jungian analysis, mindfulness practices, and cognitive-behavioral therapies such as ACT, CBT, TF-CBT. My client experience is extensive and diverse and includes individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life transitions, and the effects of traumatic experiences.

I am a psychologist entering my twentieth year of private practice with children (ages four and up), teenagers and adults. My work with children and teenagers is both individual and parent-focused. Grounded in a clear understanding of developmental issues, I work closely with parents. Most of my clients come seeking treatment for mood, anxiety and relationship difficulties. I use a psychodynamic lens to conceptualize patient difficulties and integrate cognitive behavioral strategies to assist with symptoms and improve functioning.

I believe that when we are given a compassionate space to explore our emotions, behaviors, and experiences, the opportunities for growth are endless. As a therapist, I honor the vulnerability and courage it takes to engage in this process. While working on our suffering can feel overwhelming, I pay careful attention to go at the appropriate pace that will be most beneficial to your healing process. You are the expert on your life and I prioritize connecting you with the depth of your own strengths, intuition, and wisdom.

Welcome! Are you ready to try something different? Have you struggled with feelings of uncertainty, hopelessness, confusion or even fear during these unprecedented times? Maybe you’re facing a conflict, having trouble coping with a traumatic experience or feel overwhelmed navigating through life’s daily tasks. Whether it’s your first time seeking therapeutic services or returning after some time away, choosing to become a healthier you is the first step to living a more fulfilling life. ACCEPTING NEW TELEHEALTH CLIENTS..

Each of us is unique. In all the billions of years on this earth, there will never be another living person exactly like you. How are you handling the opportunities, challenges, crises and paradoxes of your one and only human life? How do you feel loved and valued? Connected to others? Secure? What provides you with a sense of creativity, meaning and purpose? As a therapist, I view my role as a catalyst to help reduce the inner obstacles to psychic growth and development. I want to reduce feelings of inadequacy, fear, sadness, shame and depression. I want to help you feel kinder towards both yourself and others.

Too often, we feel we have become mired in our life—in our relationships, our sense of ourselves, our work, how to deal with a life transition, or our emotional experience. As your therapist, my goal is first and foremost to create an atmosphere of safety and trust, in which you can speak your feelings and thoughts freely and honestly. Then, together we can explore the unique experiences that have led to your current situation, and understand those behavioral patterns and ways of relating to ourself and others that may have been necessary solutions to past situations but now have become problematic.

My clinical work draws from an integrative systemic approach that includes; structural, family of origin, intergenerational trauma transmission, cognition, narrative practice, social justice perspective, experiential, insight oriented, communication skills building, collaborative, and differences in perspective that clients hold about their problem.

Humans have a natural need to show up and be celebrated for who they truly are. My job is to help you better understand yourself, your choices, and your process. Together, we will identify the internal narratives, subconscious programming, and behaviors that are not in alignment with your authentic self.

There are a million things that make you the person you are, and finding a therapist who sees and understands your dimensions can feel like an altogether daunting task. I meet every one of my clients on an individual level with warmth, openness, and respect. I work to cultivate a space where anybody can come as they are, with a specific focus on the LGBTQIA+ community.

As a clinical social work practitioner, I have provided services to people across the lifespan. I utilize a client-centered approach and work in collaboration with each client to plan their course of therapy. I prefer a brief therapy approach in order to focus on the most pressing reason for a person seeking therapeutic services, however, I combine various methodologies in my treatment approach including but not not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Insight Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy.

I am committed to the transformative power of insight into one's patterns and internal narratives. My therapeutic approach is psychodynamic and rooted in fostering self-awareness to promote agency and growth. Many arrive to therapy without the exact words for what is troubling them. I offer a nonjudgmental space for exploration without the pressure of immediate clarity and encourage a focus on the often unspoken or unheard aspects of our experiences.

Are you seeking change and transformation in your life? Want to experience more satisfaction in your relationships? feeling better about your self? I can help. I've been helping professional women feeling stuck in their Relationships and/or career, to connect with themselves and promote positive changes. I facilitate a safe nurturing space for you to develop authentic confidence in your life to make the transitions and changes that are important for you . Whether your wish to experience deep-meaningful Relationships in your life, and/or move in the direction of your true calling/career, I'll be honor to support you.

Are you stuck? Experiencing a challenge or thinking about taking a new direction in life? I am a psychotherapist with training in evidence based interventions. My style is warm, supportive, and strength-based. I aim to help you navigate life transitions, work and relationship issues, while lessening anxiety, depression and trauma symptoms. I believe that through a safe, empathic, and non-judgmental relationship, you can learn the skills needed to harness your inner resources and strengths.

With over a decade of experience, Nell Ross specializes in providing compassionate care to those seeking mental wellness. Her therapeutic approach is strength-based, solution-focused, and grounded in cognitive-behavioral therapy. Nell supports clients through exploring their thoughts, emotions, and identity development, creating a supportive environment for personal growth.

Psychotherapy offers a way to identify one’s thoughts, feelings and behaviors that result from life's naturally occurring challenges. This collaborative work encourages self-awareness and development of new ways of being. While I work with people seeking therapy for a variety of reasons, my specialties include mood disorders, relationship issues, and chronic illness/pain disorders. I integrate motivational, cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness-based approaches to help each person meet their goals. I also utilize a harm reduction framework to help individuals explore their substance use and identify opportunities for change.

Are you struggling with anxiety or depression and need the confidence to show up for yourself in your relationships? Do you feel like your past is haunting you and you want to break free from negative thoughts?. Our motto is "Change your perspective; change your life." We believe that you deserve to experience happiness, peace and freedom despite your past. Our goal is to help you develop skills and a more positive mindset so that you can thrive and finally live the life that you have been seeking.

It's always the right time to start helping yourself. Therapy is a space where you can be and discover your most authentic self, to learn about what makes you who you are, and to build the tools that will help you navigate your world with less anxiety or conflicts. I am passionate about working with individuals at all stages, from early childhood into adulthood. Whether you are looking for help for your child or teenager, are a young adult starting to go out on your own, or just experiencing changes or stressors in your life, I am here to help you.

Psychoanalysis and psychoanalytic psychotherapy. Individuals, couples, and groups. Adults and adolescents.

I am a compassionate therapist committed to helping my clients adapt to, and overcome, life’s challenges through client-centered practices. My work focuses on equipping clients with the tools needed to discover and create their own solutions. I believe in taking a collaborative approach to reach treatment goals. I am passionate about providing clients with a safe, inviting space to encourage healing and growth. I have experience working with individuals dealing with a variety of issues, with a specialty in trauma recovery and individuals in crisis. I have a BA and MA in Forensic Psychology, as well as an MA in Forensic Mental Health