Female Therapists in Park Slope, Brooklyn, NY
Jenifer Cutler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Park Slope, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Grief is the price we pay for loving deeply and having to let go. It can result from the death of a loved one, end of a relationship, or the loss of a job, home or former identity. Grief can feel simultaneously empty, yet heavy. It can cause confusion of how to go on living a "normal" life. It can also feel like no one else could possibly understand. After a decade of working alongside individuals who were dying, providing counseling to care givers and loved ones, I understand the significant pain and trauma of grieving. I also know how to help in healing and restoring hope.
Grief is the price we pay for loving deeply and having to let go. It can result from the death of a loved one, end of a relationship, or the loss of a job, home or former identity. Grief can feel simultaneously empty, yet heavy. It can cause confusion of how to go on living a "normal" life. It can also feel like no one else could possibly understand. After a decade of working alongside individuals who were dying, providing counseling to care givers and loved ones, I understand the significant pain and trauma of grieving. I also know how to help in healing and restoring hope.
Nuna C Alberts
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Park Slope, Brooklyn, NY 11217 (Online Only)
I primarily work with clients struggling with depression, anxiety or trauma. During our initial sessions, we'll delve deeply into your unique issues, then collaborate on ways to free you of troubling thought patterns and unhelpful behaviors. Most of my clients experience greater feelings of calm and control within the first month & sustained improvement thereafter.
I primarily work with clients struggling with depression, anxiety or trauma. During our initial sessions, we'll delve deeply into your unique issues, then collaborate on ways to free you of troubling thought patterns and unhelpful behaviors. Most of my clients experience greater feelings of calm and control within the first month & sustained improvement thereafter.
Lilly Kaplan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Park Slope, Brooklyn, NY 11217 (Online Only)
I work with individuals and couples, many of whom are ambitious and intelligent yet struggle to make space for the more vulnerable parts of themselves. In therapy, I bring warmth, empathy, and a sense of humor, along with a willingness to ask challenging questions and hold discomfort. I aim to create a supportive environment where clients can identify and trust the parts of themselves that are already resourced and strong.
I work with individuals and couples, many of whom are ambitious and intelligent yet struggle to make space for the more vulnerable parts of themselves. In therapy, I bring warmth, empathy, and a sense of humor, along with a willingness to ask challenging questions and hold discomfort. I aim to create a supportive environment where clients can identify and trust the parts of themselves that are already resourced and strong.
Anju Okamura
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Park Slope, Brooklyn, NY 11215
As a queer first-generation Asian American, I am passionate about the ways in which I can advocate for mental health in all communities. Culture, environment, the multiple identities you hold, and the societal systems in place can all be significant contributors to the stressors you face. In exploring these factors collaboratively with you, I hope to empower you to recognize your strengths and to draw upon them.
As a queer first-generation Asian American, I am passionate about the ways in which I can advocate for mental health in all communities. Culture, environment, the multiple identities you hold, and the societal systems in place can all be significant contributors to the stressors you face. In exploring these factors collaboratively with you, I hope to empower you to recognize your strengths and to draw upon them.
Maggie M Ritnour
Art Therapist, LMHC, LCAT, ATR-BC, CEDS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Park Slope, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Are you struggling with loneliness? A lot of people I work with feel emotionally lonely, socially disconnected, and exhausted. They are often high-achieving perfectionists, who may appear to be doing great but, on the inside, they feel a deeper sense of despair. They believe or have been told they are “too much” or fear burdening others. This can manifest in disordered patterns of eating, compulsive exercise, and attending engagements out of obligation instead of enjoyment. Radically Open (RO) DBT, a new evidenced based treatment that targets emotional loneliness, teaches skills to increase flexibility and openness.
Are you struggling with loneliness? A lot of people I work with feel emotionally lonely, socially disconnected, and exhausted. They are often high-achieving perfectionists, who may appear to be doing great but, on the inside, they feel a deeper sense of despair. They believe or have been told they are “too much” or fear burdening others. This can manifest in disordered patterns of eating, compulsive exercise, and attending engagements out of obligation instead of enjoyment. Radically Open (RO) DBT, a new evidenced based treatment that targets emotional loneliness, teaches skills to increase flexibility and openness.
Lorena Schaeffer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CYT, EMDR
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Park Slope, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Therapy is a powerful tool for reflection and change. Whether working with children, teens, or adults, my approach is collaborative and goal-oriented. Sometimes we become stuck in painful or unsatisfying ways of being and need a safe space to learn about ourselves, heal, and grow. Issues I commonly work with include behavioral concerns, relationships, life transitions, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I work with clients to understand the impact of past experiences on the present, but also focus on the here-and-now in session and incorporate breathing and meditation practices to cope with everyday stress.
Therapy is a powerful tool for reflection and change. Whether working with children, teens, or adults, my approach is collaborative and goal-oriented. Sometimes we become stuck in painful or unsatisfying ways of being and need a safe space to learn about ourselves, heal, and grow. Issues I commonly work with include behavioral concerns, relationships, life transitions, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I work with clients to understand the impact of past experiences on the present, but also focus on the here-and-now in session and incorporate breathing and meditation practices to cope with everyday stress.
Lisa P Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SEP
Verified Verified
Park Slope, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Our symptoms and discomforting experiences express what has happened to us in the past. In my clinical work, I aspire to help clients tolerate and be present moment to moment, using the body and the felt senses as entry points to habits of thought, feelings, and behaviors that stand as barriers to living an engaged life. All aspects of experience are invited into the therapy room, and working with what arises we seek antidotes and tools to reduce suffering and open up new possibilities. A deep mutuality, collaboration, creativity, and surprise are what I absolutely love about the therapeutic relationship.
Our symptoms and discomforting experiences express what has happened to us in the past. In my clinical work, I aspire to help clients tolerate and be present moment to moment, using the body and the felt senses as entry points to habits of thought, feelings, and behaviors that stand as barriers to living an engaged life. All aspects of experience are invited into the therapy room, and working with what arises we seek antidotes and tools to reduce suffering and open up new possibilities. A deep mutuality, collaboration, creativity, and surprise are what I absolutely love about the therapeutic relationship.
Stephanie Ferrell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Park Slope, Brooklyn, NY 11217 (Online Only)
My concept of therapy is thinking together with someone about their experiences and their relationships in a compassionate and respectful environment. You can expect our work together to uncover what’s missing in the ways you know and understand yourself. My training is in psychoanalysis, which engages with what is not yet known in the unconscious and brings you to a deeper understanding of your felt experience. Having a witness to support putting language to your process is a powerful part of healing. “The words are purposes. The words are maps.” -Adrienne Rich
My concept of therapy is thinking together with someone about their experiences and their relationships in a compassionate and respectful environment. You can expect our work together to uncover what’s missing in the ways you know and understand yourself. My training is in psychoanalysis, which engages with what is not yet known in the unconscious and brings you to a deeper understanding of your felt experience. Having a witness to support putting language to your process is a powerful part of healing. “The words are purposes. The words are maps.” -Adrienne Rich
Alla Rachel Shapiro
Counselor, LMHC, LPC, CCPT-I
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Park Slope, Brooklyn, NY 11215 (Online Only)
Are you struggling with debilitating anxiety because of chronic family and relationship stress, and perfectionism? Are you trying to work through grief and loss of someone, or even an opportunity you waited so long for? You have come to the right place. I can give you a space in which you can process your emotions and find clarity again. Your experiences shape how you treat yourself and how you have relationships. I wonder if you understand why you are repeating relationship patterns in your life. Therapy can help you understand and also greatly improve the quality of your life.
Are you struggling with debilitating anxiety because of chronic family and relationship stress, and perfectionism? Are you trying to work through grief and loss of someone, or even an opportunity you waited so long for? You have come to the right place. I can give you a space in which you can process your emotions and find clarity again. Your experiences shape how you treat yourself and how you have relationships. I wonder if you understand why you are repeating relationship patterns in your life. Therapy can help you understand and also greatly improve the quality of your life.
Kathy Koller
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Park Slope, Brooklyn, NY 11238 (Online Only)
On this journey, you'll learn to manage strong feelings and understand your life better. I'm here to guide you toward happiness, aiding with sadness, worry, stress, and balancing work with various aspects of your life. Whether struggling with overthinking or finding yourself in life transitions, you'll gain strength and overcome challenges. Therapy provides a safe space to change habits and thoughts for lasting positive change. Your thoughts and feelings are important here; together, we'll improve your well-being and create a more satisfying life.
On this journey, you'll learn to manage strong feelings and understand your life better. I'm here to guide you toward happiness, aiding with sadness, worry, stress, and balancing work with various aspects of your life. Whether struggling with overthinking or finding yourself in life transitions, you'll gain strength and overcome challenges. Therapy provides a safe space to change habits and thoughts for lasting positive change. Your thoughts and feelings are important here; together, we'll improve your well-being and create a more satisfying life.
Deanna Brown
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Park Slope, Brooklyn, NY 11217 (Online Only)
As a mental health professional, I help individuals, couples, and families engage in some of life’s most difficult conversations. I use a trauma-informed, attachment-based, and compassion-focused approach to guide clients towards seeing themselves in a more clear, connected, and empathetic way.
As a mental health professional, I help individuals, couples, and families engage in some of life’s most difficult conversations. I use a trauma-informed, attachment-based, and compassion-focused approach to guide clients towards seeing themselves in a more clear, connected, and empathetic way.
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Welcome! I'm a psychotherapist with a private practice in Park Slope, Brooklyn. People often begin therapy when struggling with overwhelming feelings or challenging behavior at home, school, or work. I help folks better understand the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and how to make changes within that paradigm. With my clients, I aim to establish trust and encourage open talks about emotions, identity and connections with others.
Welcome! I'm a psychotherapist with a private practice in Park Slope, Brooklyn. People often begin therapy when struggling with overwhelming feelings or challenging behavior at home, school, or work. I help folks better understand the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and how to make changes within that paradigm. With my clients, I aim to establish trust and encourage open talks about emotions, identity and connections with others.
Leah A. Kroll
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Park Slope, Brooklyn, NY 11215 (Online Only)
When you are struggling individually or in your relationships, it can be hard to know where to begin, and harder at times to believe that getting what you need is even possible. You may have feelings you don't understand, experiences that you are trying to make sense of, or patterns that you feel stuck in. Through our conversations together, the therapy process can help you know yourself better and open up possibilities for deepening compassion, connection, and resilience in your life.
When you are struggling individually or in your relationships, it can be hard to know where to begin, and harder at times to believe that getting what you need is even possible. You may have feelings you don't understand, experiences that you are trying to make sense of, or patterns that you feel stuck in. Through our conversations together, the therapy process can help you know yourself better and open up possibilities for deepening compassion, connection, and resilience in your life.
Veronica Castro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Park Slope, Brooklyn, NY 11215 (Online Only)
Perhaps you’re grappling with anxiety, depression, navigating a challenging life transition, or simply seeking personal growth. My aim is to provide compassionate and holistic guidance as we work together to uncover any challenges you may be facing. We’ll move at your pace, identifying a plan that resonates with you while helping you develop a deeper understanding of yourself.
Perhaps you’re grappling with anxiety, depression, navigating a challenging life transition, or simply seeking personal growth. My aim is to provide compassionate and holistic guidance as we work together to uncover any challenges you may be facing. We’ll move at your pace, identifying a plan that resonates with you while helping you develop a deeper understanding of yourself.
Courtney Walsh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Park Slope, Brooklyn, NY 11215
My approach to therapy emphasizes meeting you where you are. Built on trust and collaboration, we will work towards navigating active hardships and untangling confusing, complex thoughts and behaviors to rekindle a way of being that resonates with you. In therapy, I work to provide an environment for you to learn more about yourself, to better understand the things that trouble you, and to expand your coping capacities. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience working with diverse developmental stages. My treatment approach is predicated on a person-centered, eclectic approach to meet your needs.
My approach to therapy emphasizes meeting you where you are. Built on trust and collaboration, we will work towards navigating active hardships and untangling confusing, complex thoughts and behaviors to rekindle a way of being that resonates with you. In therapy, I work to provide an environment for you to learn more about yourself, to better understand the things that trouble you, and to expand your coping capacities. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience working with diverse developmental stages. My treatment approach is predicated on a person-centered, eclectic approach to meet your needs.
Pamela Burger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PhD
Verified Verified
Park Slope, Brooklyn, NY 11215
By creating an open, non-judgmental space for self-reflection, I help individuals gain insight into the past and identify new ways of moving forward. Whether you're going through a major life transition, struggling with relationships, or feel that you are somehow holding yourself back, we'll work together to understand the conflicts underlying your unique story, and to implement significant, achievable change in your life.
By creating an open, non-judgmental space for self-reflection, I help individuals gain insight into the past and identify new ways of moving forward. Whether you're going through a major life transition, struggling with relationships, or feel that you are somehow holding yourself back, we'll work together to understand the conflicts underlying your unique story, and to implement significant, achievable change in your life.
Dwellness In-Home Psychological Services
Mental Health Counselor, LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LCAT, RDT
Verified Verified
Park Slope, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Dwellness is a diverse team of NYC-based clinicians who treat individuals, couples, and families across the lifespan via in-home, innovative in-person, and teletherapy practices. We also offer grief support groups, grief walks, and short-term therapy bundles.
Dwellness is a diverse team of NYC-based clinicians who treat individuals, couples, and families across the lifespan via in-home, innovative in-person, and teletherapy practices. We also offer grief support groups, grief walks, and short-term therapy bundles.
Susan Lee Bady
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWBCD
Verified Verified
Park Slope, Brooklyn, NY 11215
I am a highly experienced psychotherapist, with a spiritual orientation. I use psychodynamic therapy, hypnosis, meditation and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) to help individuals and couples find their own power. I offer you a safe space, an empathic manner and my active involvement to help you overcome anxiety, depression, relationship problems, low self-esteem, trauma, grief, work difficulties, smoking cessation, medical problems and many other issues I have worked with people from many different backgrounds and am very eclectic in my approach. For those who wish, I will help you explore the meaning of spirituality in your life.
I am a highly experienced psychotherapist, with a spiritual orientation. I use psychodynamic therapy, hypnosis, meditation and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) to help individuals and couples find their own power. I offer you a safe space, an empathic manner and my active involvement to help you overcome anxiety, depression, relationship problems, low self-esteem, trauma, grief, work difficulties, smoking cessation, medical problems and many other issues I have worked with people from many different backgrounds and am very eclectic in my approach. For those who wish, I will help you explore the meaning of spirituality in your life.
Marcela Gutierrez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Park Slope, Brooklyn, NY 11215 (Online Only)
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, burnt out, or anxious? Is it hard to remember the last time you felt "like yourself"? Is your anxiety interrupting your sleep or your day to day functioning? Do you feel stuck in a rut, unsure how to change course? Are you trying to make sense of childhood traumatic and/or significantly stressful experiences? Or have you recently experienced a traumatic event and want the stress and 'alarm bells' to decrease so you can feel the way you did before the event?
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, burnt out, or anxious? Is it hard to remember the last time you felt "like yourself"? Is your anxiety interrupting your sleep or your day to day functioning? Do you feel stuck in a rut, unsure how to change course? Are you trying to make sense of childhood traumatic and/or significantly stressful experiences? Or have you recently experienced a traumatic event and want the stress and 'alarm bells' to decrease so you can feel the way you did before the event?
As a licensed clinical psychologist, I aim to empower clients with evidence-based skills that will allow them to lead more fulfilling lives. I specialize in treating adolescents and adults with anxiety, depression, OCD, and emotion and behavior dysregulation. I have specialized training in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Exposure with Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD, Prolonged Exposure (PE), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I am a DBT-Linehan Board of Certification, Certified Clinician.
As a licensed clinical psychologist, I aim to empower clients with evidence-based skills that will allow them to lead more fulfilling lives. I specialize in treating adolescents and adults with anxiety, depression, OCD, and emotion and behavior dysregulation. I have specialized training in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Exposure with Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD, Prolonged Exposure (PE), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I am a DBT-Linehan Board of Certification, Certified Clinician.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.