Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Red Hook, Brooklyn, NY
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Caitlin Steitzer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Red Hook, Brooklyn, NY 11231 (Online Only)
Using evidence based methods like EMDR, CBT, and mindfulness-based techniques I help you learn tools to heal from the past, and feel confident in your future.
If you are here, you are probably looking to affect some positive change in your life. I am here to help, support, and encourage you as we together explore, question, and practice new ways of being.
Using evidence based methods like EMDR, CBT, and mindfulness-based techniques I help you learn tools to heal from the past, and feel confident in your future.
If you are here, you are probably looking to affect some positive change in your life. I am here to help, support, and encourage you as we together explore, question, and practice new ways of being.
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Sharon Varghese Chan | Abbott Mental Health
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Red Hook, Brooklyn, NY 11231
I believe every client is unique, so I tailor my approach to each client from a variety of cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic modalities.
My hope and passion are to destigmatize struggles and help you take hopeful steps toward healing and growth. As you allow me the privilege of walking with you, my goal is to provide a warm, empathetic and safe environment for you to explore patterns of thoughts and behaviors. I build a strong therapeutic alliance to help you feel comfortable and confident in session, and will always meet you where you're at. Through my clinical experiences, I have worked with clients of diverse backgrounds and am passionate about providing culturally competent care.
I believe every client is unique, so I tailor my approach to each client from a variety of cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic modalities.
My hope and passion are to destigmatize struggles and help you take hopeful steps toward healing and growth. As you allow me the privilege of walking with you, my goal is to provide a warm, empathetic and safe environment for you to explore patterns of thoughts and behaviors. I build a strong therapeutic alliance to help you feel comfortable and confident in session, and will always meet you where you're at. Through my clinical experiences, I have worked with clients of diverse backgrounds and am passionate about providing culturally competent care.
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Shula Melamed MA MPH
MA, MPH, NBC HWC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Red Hook, Brooklyn, NY 11231 (Online Only)
I utilize Psychoeducation, CBT and Motivational Interviewing.
Hi my name is Shula Melamed I am a Relationship and Wellbeing Coach. My focus is on helping people build better relationships - with others and most importantly, themselves. Individuals and couples come to me when they are looking to not only improve their interactions with others but to also understand how and where they might be holding themselves back from living bigger and bolder lives. I have an MA in Psychology from The New School University and an MPH in Social Medical Sciences - Sexuality and Health from Columbia University. I have been working with individuals, couples and groups since 2013.
I utilize Psychoeducation, CBT and Motivational Interviewing.
Hi my name is Shula Melamed I am a Relationship and Wellbeing Coach. My focus is on helping people build better relationships - with others and most importantly, themselves. Individuals and couples come to me when they are looking to not only improve their interactions with others but to also understand how and where they might be holding themselves back from living bigger and bolder lives. I have an MA in Psychology from The New School University and an MPH in Social Medical Sciences - Sexuality and Health from Columbia University. I have been working with individuals, couples and groups since 2013.
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Sara Monsonis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Red Hook, Brooklyn, NY 11231 (Online Only)
Using a variety of modalities, including CBT and DBT, we will work together to draw on your strengths and help you uncover strengths you didn’t know you had.
Every stage of life has its own challenges, and having someone to explore those challenges with is the key to understanding yourself better. As we age, whether from childhood to adolescence or into midlife and beyond, our focus shifts and our desires and needs shift as well. We all struggle to understand how our complex relationships can grow and change, how understanding ourselves leads to us getting more of what we want out of life. Happiness and purpose come when we work to understand ourselves as we change.
Using a variety of modalities, including CBT and DBT, we will work together to draw on your strengths and help you uncover strengths you didn’t know you had.
Every stage of life has its own challenges, and having someone to explore those challenges with is the key to understanding yourself better. As we age, whether from childhood to adolescence or into midlife and beyond, our focus shifts and our desires and needs shift as well. We all struggle to understand how our complex relationships can grow and change, how understanding ourselves leads to us getting more of what we want out of life. Happiness and purpose come when we work to understand ourselves as we change.
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Lori Beyer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Red Hook, Brooklyn, NY 11231 (Online Only)
I focus on both cognitive and emotional-experiential treatment, helping clients embody positive possibilities using mindfulness, somatic experiencing and DBT, in addition to CBT and psychodynamic methods of changing the way we experience ourselves and our world.
I work with clients on issues of depression and anxiety, feelings of low self-worth and esteem, typically stemming from old traumas. People can see themselves as “defective” from negative primary experiences, and are looking to feel contented and satisfied with themselves, which happens to be an innate truth of our being. It is critical that our experiences are witnessed, and I witness clients from differing socio-economic backgrounds, colors, genders, and sexual preferences to engender recovery.
I focus on both cognitive and emotional-experiential treatment, helping clients embody positive possibilities using mindfulness, somatic experiencing and DBT, in addition to CBT and psychodynamic methods of changing the way we experience ourselves and our world.
I work with clients on issues of depression and anxiety, feelings of low self-worth and esteem, typically stemming from old traumas. People can see themselves as “defective” from negative primary experiences, and are looking to feel contented and satisfied with themselves, which happens to be an innate truth of our being. It is critical that our experiences are witnessed, and I witness clients from differing socio-economic backgrounds, colors, genders, and sexual preferences to engender recovery.
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Patricia Cremins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MS, Ed
Verified Verified
Red Hook, Brooklyn, NY 11231
I have trained in evidence-based approaches to depression, anxiety, PTSD, family and relational conflict, and behavioral and emotional issues in adults, children and adolescents: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused CBT, Brief Strategic Family Therapy and Metallization Based Treatment modalities.
I am a psychotherapist with fifteen years of experience working with adults, children, adolescents, and families. Some people come to therapy for help with depression or anxiety, or because they are facing obstacles in their careers or relationships. Others wish to help their children with behavioral, emotional or academic issues. Within a warm and supportive environment, I will help clarify your goals and work towards them. We will identify negative patterns, and ways to cope. I am trained to assist those who feel overwhelmed because of past events and current stresses.
I have trained in evidence-based approaches to depression, anxiety, PTSD, family and relational conflict, and behavioral and emotional issues in adults, children and adolescents: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused CBT, Brief Strategic Family Therapy and Metallization Based Treatment modalities.
I am a psychotherapist with fifteen years of experience working with adults, children, adolescents, and families. Some people come to therapy for help with depression or anxiety, or because they are facing obstacles in their careers or relationships. Others wish to help their children with behavioral, emotional or academic issues. Within a warm and supportive environment, I will help clarify your goals and work towards them. We will identify negative patterns, and ways to cope. I am trained to assist those who feel overwhelmed because of past events and current stresses.
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Sarah Brysk Cohen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Red Hook, Brooklyn, NY 11231
My practice is eclectic, informed by advanced training in CBT, DBT, TF-CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Theory and Crisis Intervention.
There is great hope to be found in turning inward and opening up. The unique and specialized support of a therapist can benefit every individual, couple or family. Whether you are struggling with a major mood disorder, processing relationship issues or confronting life transitions, achieving inner balance is possible. Therapy provides a safe and healing space where you can recover and discover yourself, no matter what you experienced in life. Through dynamic and creative therapy, you can learn to clearly identify your needs and develop the cognitive, emotional and behavioral tools to respond effectively to whatever comes your way.
My practice is eclectic, informed by advanced training in CBT, DBT, TF-CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Theory and Crisis Intervention.
There is great hope to be found in turning inward and opening up. The unique and specialized support of a therapist can benefit every individual, couple or family. Whether you are struggling with a major mood disorder, processing relationship issues or confronting life transitions, achieving inner balance is possible. Therapy provides a safe and healing space where you can recover and discover yourself, no matter what you experienced in life. Through dynamic and creative therapy, you can learn to clearly identify your needs and develop the cognitive, emotional and behavioral tools to respond effectively to whatever comes your way.
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In therapy, we use a combination of cognitive behavioral along with traditional talk therapy techniques.
Ridge Psychological was founded in 2017 by Dr. De Santis who had many years of experience in hospital settings and private practice. We offer an array of services for children, adolescents and adults including consultations, neuropsychological, psychological and educational testing and therapy services at two convenient locations, in Park Slope and Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. We are invested in making sure you get expert care throughout the time you are working with us. That starts with a phone consultation with one of our seasoned psychologists to hear your concerns and educate you on the care we provide.
In therapy, we use a combination of cognitive behavioral along with traditional talk therapy techniques.
Ridge Psychological was founded in 2017 by Dr. De Santis who had many years of experience in hospital settings and private practice. We offer an array of services for children, adolescents and adults including consultations, neuropsychological, psychological and educational testing and therapy services at two convenient locations, in Park Slope and Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. We are invested in making sure you get expert care throughout the time you are working with us. That starts with a phone consultation with one of our seasoned psychologists to hear your concerns and educate you on the care we provide.
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Emily Storm
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Red Hook, Brooklyn, NY 11231 (Online Only)
What are the stories we tell ourselves, about ourselves? Where do we learn them? Therapy is a great place to start creating new stories that are more aligned with your values and desires. I believe that healing happens in the relationship and approach therapy as a creative, collaborative experience where humor, kindness, and self-expression are valued and encouraged. My areas of expertise include working with young people who have experienced trauma and family conflict, though I work with individuals of all ages to help them manage the stressors of life and achieve greater self-awareness, acceptance, and meaning.
What are the stories we tell ourselves, about ourselves? Where do we learn them? Therapy is a great place to start creating new stories that are more aligned with your values and desires. I believe that healing happens in the relationship and approach therapy as a creative, collaborative experience where humor, kindness, and self-expression are valued and encouraged. My areas of expertise include working with young people who have experienced trauma and family conflict, though I work with individuals of all ages to help them manage the stressors of life and achieve greater self-awareness, acceptance, and meaning.
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Scott Abbott | Abbott Mental Health
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Red Hook, Brooklyn, NY 11231
With over two decades of experience in faith-based psychotherapy, mental health counseling and inpatient rehabilitation, I am uniquely competent integrating clinical expertise and Christian spirituality in a holistic approach to thoughts, emotions and behaviors. I specialize in sexual addiction breakthrough, substance abuse recovery, OCD treatment (ERP and ACT), trauma processing (EMDR), anxiety relief, relational connection, anger management, identity formation and faith/work/life/sex integration. I see couples and adult clients, and have other counselors (with lower fees) at my practice who work with adolescents and children.
With over two decades of experience in faith-based psychotherapy, mental health counseling and inpatient rehabilitation, I am uniquely competent integrating clinical expertise and Christian spirituality in a holistic approach to thoughts, emotions and behaviors. I specialize in sexual addiction breakthrough, substance abuse recovery, OCD treatment (ERP and ACT), trauma processing (EMDR), anxiety relief, relational connection, anger management, identity formation and faith/work/life/sex integration. I see couples and adult clients, and have other counselors (with lower fees) at my practice who work with adolescents and children.
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The hardest things we can ever do are identify what makes us the way we are and challenge our mindset to support ourselves in becoming the person we want to be. Throughout our lives we create tools and mindsets to support ourselves in living in a world full of troubling experiences and struggling transitions. Eventually we reflect and see that our mental health is a product of our strength to survive the difficulties we have endured.
The hardest things we can ever do are identify what makes us the way we are and challenge our mindset to support ourselves in becoming the person we want to be. Throughout our lives we create tools and mindsets to support ourselves in living in a world full of troubling experiences and struggling transitions. Eventually we reflect and see that our mental health is a product of our strength to survive the difficulties we have endured.
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In the first few sessions, I try to get to know a client’s general history—that includes learning their background and what’s most important to them. I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship is key for vulnerability and change. It’s important that clients feel we are working together and that we both share their vision of what they want out of life. Therapy is hard, but it’s rewarding work for everyone involved. I want my clients to know that I’m invested in the process alongside them. It’s also important that clients know that this is a safe relationship, where they can give feedback, use humor, and be themselves.
In the first few sessions, I try to get to know a client’s general history—that includes learning their background and what’s most important to them. I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship is key for vulnerability and change. It’s important that clients feel we are working together and that we both share their vision of what they want out of life. Therapy is hard, but it’s rewarding work for everyone involved. I want my clients to know that I’m invested in the process alongside them. It’s also important that clients know that this is a safe relationship, where they can give feedback, use humor, and be themselves.
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Rachel Ralston
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Red Hook, Brooklyn, NY 11231
Waitlist for new clients
Beginning therapy is a first step towards achieving wellness and greater satisfaction in life. I provide a warm, supportive environment in which my clients can begin this important journey toward personal growth and enhanced quality of life. I bring enthusiasm and a sense of humor to the therapeutic environment. Treatment is driven by individual need and I am committed to using a variety of approaches and modalities to ensure treatment is client-centered. I specialize in working with adolescents and youth, though I work with all people of all ages in maximizing individual potential and allow changes to happen.
Beginning therapy is a first step towards achieving wellness and greater satisfaction in life. I provide a warm, supportive environment in which my clients can begin this important journey toward personal growth and enhanced quality of life. I bring enthusiasm and a sense of humor to the therapeutic environment. Treatment is driven by individual need and I am committed to using a variety of approaches and modalities to ensure treatment is client-centered. I specialize in working with adolescents and youth, though I work with all people of all ages in maximizing individual potential and allow changes to happen.
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Kayris Aracely Courtenay | Abbott Mental Health
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC, Intern
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Red Hook, Brooklyn, NY 11232
In my role as a counselor, my primary focus is understanding and addressing the unique needs of each client. I am committed to creating a safe and empathetic space where individuals can openly express their thoughts and emotions. Together, we can collaboratively explore challenges and discover effective coping strategies. Through compassionate counseling, I will provide mental health support to children, adolescents, and the adult population, while we work together to lay a foundation for a healthier lifestyle.
In my role as a counselor, my primary focus is understanding and addressing the unique needs of each client. I am committed to creating a safe and empathetic space where individuals can openly express their thoughts and emotions. Together, we can collaboratively explore challenges and discover effective coping strategies. Through compassionate counseling, I will provide mental health support to children, adolescents, and the adult population, while we work together to lay a foundation for a healthier lifestyle.
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Declan Taintor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Red Hook, Brooklyn, NY 11231 (Online Only)
I am a licensed psychotherapist specializing in grief, loss, depression, and anxiety. I often meet with people who are new to (or a little skeptical of) therapy, but are still feeling out of shift with their peers or feeling abnormal in some way. Maybe you have lost the sense of joy that you used to have. Or maybe you've been having trouble getting through your everyday activities. You may experience social anxiety and have been feeling a lack of confidence lately. You'd like to be more supportive in your relationships. If you're feeling a heaviness that prevents you from enjoying your life, I'm here to help you.
I am a licensed psychotherapist specializing in grief, loss, depression, and anxiety. I often meet with people who are new to (or a little skeptical of) therapy, but are still feeling out of shift with their peers or feeling abnormal in some way. Maybe you have lost the sense of joy that you used to have. Or maybe you've been having trouble getting through your everyday activities. You may experience social anxiety and have been feeling a lack of confidence lately. You'd like to be more supportive in your relationships. If you're feeling a heaviness that prevents you from enjoying your life, I'm here to help you.
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With my experience and several years of learning a variety of approaches, I have observed that one the most common problem that keeps people stuck is rooted in one fundamental thing called " fear". I create an individualized treatment plan to each one of my clients to promote healing and growth. I will help you to foster your authentic self, and to create new positive behaviors that are congruent to your values and goals. I provide therapy to adults and children. I am well experienced treating anxiety, trauma, interpersonal problems, depression, ADD, ADHD, Phobia, and compulsive disorders.
With my experience and several years of learning a variety of approaches, I have observed that one the most common problem that keeps people stuck is rooted in one fundamental thing called " fear". I create an individualized treatment plan to each one of my clients to promote healing and growth. I will help you to foster your authentic self, and to create new positive behaviors that are congruent to your values and goals. I provide therapy to adults and children. I am well experienced treating anxiety, trauma, interpersonal problems, depression, ADD, ADHD, Phobia, and compulsive disorders.
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I am a clinical psychologist who combines my 30 years’ experience in learning disabilities, executive skill assessment, and psychotherapy to help children, teens and parents figure out solutions to school related difficulties. Coping with school frustration often leads to anxiety and so my psychotherapy practice includes treatment of anxiety disorders and parent support. I provide consultations and neuropsychological assessments for parents seeking a clearer understanding of their child's learning and social emotional needs. I also use humor and customized interventions in treating children and adults.
I am a clinical psychologist who combines my 30 years’ experience in learning disabilities, executive skill assessment, and psychotherapy to help children, teens and parents figure out solutions to school related difficulties. Coping with school frustration often leads to anxiety and so my psychotherapy practice includes treatment of anxiety disorders and parent support. I provide consultations and neuropsychological assessments for parents seeking a clearer understanding of their child's learning and social emotional needs. I also use humor and customized interventions in treating children and adults.
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Do you or your child often feel anxious, or find it hard to trust anyone? You can’t stop thinking about what happened and you try to push those thoughts away. You can’t sleep or sleep too much. You worry if you talk about it, you will make things worse. You’ll unravel, start crying and never stop. These are some of the common symptoms associated with traumatic life events. As a nationally recognized expert in trauma treatment, I utilize and train others in evidence based methods to enable individuals and families overcome the impact of painful life experiences or trauma. By reading this now you are taking the first, important step.
Do you or your child often feel anxious, or find it hard to trust anyone? You can’t stop thinking about what happened and you try to push those thoughts away. You can’t sleep or sleep too much. You worry if you talk about it, you will make things worse. You’ll unravel, start crying and never stop. These are some of the common symptoms associated with traumatic life events. As a nationally recognized expert in trauma treatment, I utilize and train others in evidence based methods to enable individuals and families overcome the impact of painful life experiences or trauma. By reading this now you are taking the first, important step.
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Mary A Castillejos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Red Hook, Brooklyn, NY 11231
I work with individual adults, parents, children, and families. Clients see me to alleviate anxiety and manage stress, support their child's behavior and growth, and address issues in the parent/child relationship. Parenting a young child can bring great delight and satisfaction, and also present isolation, anxiety, bewilderment and depression. With additional training in infant and early childhood mental health, I help parents & children increase joy in their connection, reduce challenging behavior, get more sleep, navigate power struggles, & find healing after a traumatic experience.
I work with individual adults, parents, children, and families. Clients see me to alleviate anxiety and manage stress, support their child's behavior and growth, and address issues in the parent/child relationship. Parenting a young child can bring great delight and satisfaction, and also present isolation, anxiety, bewilderment and depression. With additional training in infant and early childhood mental health, I help parents & children increase joy in their connection, reduce challenging behavior, get more sleep, navigate power struggles, & find healing after a traumatic experience.
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NYC Healing Center | Tabitha Azor
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Red Hook, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Have you been feeling like you’re not yourself? Have you noticed a change in your mood and emotional state and perhaps don’t know what to do? Do you lack confidence and want to change how you think and feel about yourself? If you’ve answered yes to any of these questions, you find yourself struggling with your day-to-day activities, or just need some extra support during this time; I can help.
Have you been feeling like you’re not yourself? Have you noticed a change in your mood and emotional state and perhaps don’t know what to do? Do you lack confidence and want to change how you think and feel about yourself? If you’ve answered yes to any of these questions, you find yourself struggling with your day-to-day activities, or just need some extra support during this time; I can help.
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists
How does cognitive behavioral therapy work?
Cognitive behavioral therapy works by exploring how your thoughts affect your emotions and experiences. CBT helps you identify distortions in your thinking. For example, you may tend to jump to the worst case scenario catastrophizing or think in extremes (all-or-nothing thinking). A therapist can teach you how to push back against those thoughts to ultimately change your feelings and behavior for the better. They can also provide coping skills to better deal with stressors and challenges.
When do I know to seek treatment with cognitive behavioral therapy?
It’s reasonable to consider cognitive behavioral therapy if you struggle to manage difficult emotions or behaviors to such an extent that you are not getting the most out of life on a day-to-day basis. If you want a shorter term, concrete, skills-based approach, CBT is a great option. (By contrast, other types of therapy may devote more time to exploring your past and its effects.) The decision to seek CBT also depends on the condition you’re treating; CBT is an effective treatment for anxiety, depression, trauma, and many other disorders.
How can I find a cognitive behavioral therapist for someone else?
To find a cognitive behavioral therapist for someone else, you may want to begin by discussing the person’s problem, researching cognitive behavioral therapy, and assessing whether the approach is the right fit. You could then reach out to a few cognitive behavioral therapists in this directory, explain the scenario, have a consultation with those available, and determine who could be a good match.
Why is CBT such a popular form of therapy?
CBT has become a popular form of therapy because it is effective and accessible. Robust research has demonstrated that CBT is an effective treatment for many mental health conditions. And CBT can be learned in relatively few sessions, which means that many people can engage in the process, afford it, and see results quickly. It involves learning concrete skills such as disputing unhelpful thoughts; these skills can also be taught and spread widely.