Therapists in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, NY

I received my Social Work degree in 1997 and spent many years working in hospitals. I worked in psychiatry, pediatrics, medicine, and the emergency department of a level one trauma center. Many patients I saw in the Emergency Department were victims of severe trauma, including sexual assault and domestic violence. In addition to my Social Work license, I am Licensed in Education, and have many years of training in Applied Behavior Analysis. I have worked with children as a school counselor and educator. Much of my experience has been with autistic children and their families to provide support for the many challenges they face.

With over a decade of clinical experience, my therapeutic approach is deeply rooted in helping individuals foster self-reflection and emotional expression. I guide clients through life transitions and help them process a diverse range of emotions, thoughts, traumas, and complex relationships that may cause distress. For instance, I assist clients in processing feelings such as worry, shame, guilt, fear, and sadness, while also facilitating acceptance, trust, hope, forgiveness, accountability, and a sense of enoughness. My practice is also trauma-informed, ensuring that the impacts of past traumas are validated & safety is formed.

Please visit my website at davidsivesindphd.com which contains a more complete description of my practice. I trained as a generalist clinical psychologist providing treatment across the lifespan, from adolescence through adulthood. My theoretical orientation is integrative, rooted in psychodynamic traditions, but also incorporating cognitive-behavioral as well as evidence-based approaches to address particular problems.

Informed by my previous work in documentary film and neuropsychology research, I bring together the art and the science of multiple people-centered professions. Whether in a research lab, film edit, or therapy room, I am guided by the belief that change happens as we come to understand ourselves in new and deeper ways. When we see ourselves clearly and allow ourselves to be seen by others, we become free to choose something different. From this place of knowing and being known, we will walk together into a new way of being.

I am a psychotherapist, dance/movement and creative arts therapist (R-DMT, CAT-LP), helping adults seeking relief from depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress. I practice somatic and talk-based therapy methods to support connection between body and mind. Strengthening this connection can be a helpful resource for individuals who are healing from trauma, a rupture in a relationship, difficult life transitions, or overwhelming symptoms. Wherever you are on your path, I believe in supporting your individual goals by guiding you toward your own internal compass, and helping you recover your intrinsic potential for growth.

Clients I work with are often experiencing feelings of instability, rigidity, and isolation. I work to establish trust and introduce art as a creative tool to support goals of building self-awareness and relational skills. People who need support can come to me to co-create adaptive strategies to manage stress, overwhelm, and hopelessness.

We are far more complex than the final product, we are often found within the process. I believe we are all multi-faceted individuals whose stories are representative of our most authentic selves. My goal is not to claim absolute knowing or complete understanding of your experiences but to always remain a humble student to your truth.

I provide a safe and comfortable space for clients and believe that the creative processes can be used in combination with other interventions including psychodynamic psychotherapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and mindfulness - engaging in a collaborative approach to best serve the client. As an art therapist, I have witnessed clients who have been able to process and communicate through art in ways where words may not have done justice to their feelings and experiences. I also understand that art therapy might not be for all and can support clients who wish to engage in talk therapy without including creative interventions.

Are you interested in cultivating self-acceptance and self-compassion while developing strategies to feel better? Let's create a compassionate and affirming space to explore anxious thoughts, feelings of low self-esteem, grief, or trauma. I use a nonjudgmental, empathetic, and trauma-informed approach that critically examines and holds space for different aspects of your intersecting identities. I am passionate about supporting the LGBTQIA+ community because I was raised by out LGBTQ+ parents. Together, we can explore your experiences and how what you are saying to yourself about them affects your emotions.

Therapy Brooklyn is a group practice made up of BIPOC clinicians, We work with individuals, couples and families. Our work with families focuses on communication issues, transitions (i.e. divorce, arrival of a new sibling), self esteem, difficulty regulating emotions and behavioral issues at home and at school. We specialize in adults struggling with depression, anxiety, and relationship issues. Couples work focuses on lack of communication, loss of connection, infidelity and intimacy issues.

I can guide you toward improving your sex life and experiencing deeper intimacy and pleasure. My style is practical and future-focused, where, each session, we work on small shifts that can be made to help the bigger changes feel more attainable. I am the least judgmental person you've ever met, and I go out of my way to help clients feel safe to open up about the more difficult topics. I choose to be a coach and not a therapist because it allows me more flexibility in treatment modality, but I have an extensive background and credentials in studying sexuality and relationships.

Whether you are experiencing the loss of a loved one, anxiety during a life transition, or would like to improve your interpersonal relationships, I am here to support while we collaboratively find solutions. I believe in your resiliency and ability to withstand challenges and stressors in life. Reaching out to find help is a significant first step that showcases desire for change! I have experience working with individuals experiencing grief and have provided individual and group therapy to children and adults who have experienced a loss. Also, I have worked extensively with adults of varying abilities to develop self-advocacy.

Do you need a more fulfilled, realized, and happier life? I help professionals suffering from depression, anxiety, emptiness, or anger resulting from stress with relationships, gender roles and masculinity, careers, and creativity. I am particularly interested in working with creatives, artists, & writers. My approach to treatment is interactive, emotionally attuned, and mindful. I am keenly interested in your attachment to family and significant others. I have advanced training in Relational Psychoanalysis and Attachment Disorders.

I am a compassionate and client-centered LGBTQ+ affirmative therapist striving to help clients feel safe to explore all aspects of themselves. I have five years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families, supporting a wide range of needs including anxiety, trauma, depression, illness, and identity development. As a creative arts therapist, I have collaborated with clients by tailoring interventions to their unique needs, and has witnessed them make meaningful connections to their artwork, developing new skills in the process.

Feeling confused, depressed, lost, overwhelmed, or frustrated? If you are tired of unhelpful patterns or find yourself asking, “Is this all there is?”... Welcome! Many individuals seek therapy when feeling burnt out and asking themselves existential questions. As a trauma-informed, LGBTQ+ affirming clinician, I focus on delivering compassionate, culturally responsive care. My approach uses various evidence-based practices, including CBT, DBT, ACT, motivational interviewing, psychodynamic, and mindfulness techniques. I will join you as an empathic witness and partner in developing goals to create meaningful change in your life.

Hello. My name is Yael Sommer. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience spanning over two decades. While I possess experience working with individuals across all age groups, my current practice focuses mostly on adults and couples. My therapeutic approach is integrative, drawing from various theories, such as attachment/relational dynamics, client-centered therapy, strength-based approaches, and cognitive behavioral theory. The specific approach I employ with each client depends on their unique concerns, the duration of their therapeutic engagement, and their desired outcomes.

We all go through difficult times in life. We hurt, grieve, feel sad, angry and anxious, we become frustrated, get stuck on something or someone and often do not know how to move on.“The best way out is always through” said the poet Robert Frost and I believe that this is a great metaphor for the process of psychotherapy. It is not easy to face our problems, be vulnerable in front of another person, reveal our fears and anxieties or experience uncomfortable emotions. It takes courage to ask for help and begin therapy and I have tremendous respect for anyone who is willing to do so.

Amidst the chaos of modern living, making sense of life itself rarely feels linear; our work is to begin to connect the dots so you can claim sole authorship over your story and begin today to write the chapters of your life to come. Whether you're starting out or starting anew, this work demands courage. In the face of fear and the unknown, take heart: working with me, you will be hard-pressed to find someone more interested in understanding your side of things, or someone who more readily tells it like it is. My style is empathic, encouraging, and grounded in insight-driven exploration of self-in-context and relationship dynamics.

I work with clients to build insight and skills that help to clarify challenges and maximize joy. Whether you're transitioning into a different phase of life or feeling stuck (hello, pandemic!), I will meet you there with curiosity and compassion. Together, we'll use a variety of techniques to identify both the barriers and the opportunities to lead the kind of life you want. While there is great strength in practicing healthy coping, self-care, and positive self-talk, I know that this is often much easier said than done! Sometimes we just need help developing, prioritizing and applying these skills and awareness in our daily lives.