Child Therapists in South Slope, Brooklyn, NY
Peggy Kaplin Zaloga
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
South Slope, Brooklyn, NY 11215
A lot of my work with children, teens and adults involves working on pain in relationships and navigating losses of people, dreams, or parts of ourselves.
Do you feel stuck in a pattern and lost? Do you want to understand more about who you are and why you are running into certain issues? I believe that you are ready to take time to focus on yourself and to become more confident, comfortable and content. It is important to find a therapist who can listen and understand you. My goal is to ease your suffering by helping you to become more aware of who you are, while recognizing your values and priorities, as well as old patterns that may be getting in the way, and growing in acceptance and clarity.
A lot of my work with children, teens and adults involves working on pain in relationships and navigating losses of people, dreams, or parts of ourselves.
Do you feel stuck in a pattern and lost? Do you want to understand more about who you are and why you are running into certain issues? I believe that you are ready to take time to focus on yourself and to become more confident, comfortable and content. It is important to find a therapist who can listen and understand you. My goal is to ease your suffering by helping you to become more aware of who you are, while recognizing your values and priorities, as well as old patterns that may be getting in the way, and growing in acceptance and clarity.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults in individual and family therapy.
“The good life is a process, not a state of being.” -Carl Rogers (1961). My aim in therapy is to empower you and to help you discover what “the good life” means to you. We all need support on our journey through life’s ups and downs. Together we can figure out how to manage the good and bad moments through genuine, empathic, and healing therapy work.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults in individual and family therapy.
“The good life is a process, not a state of being.” -Carl Rogers (1961). My aim in therapy is to empower you and to help you discover what “the good life” means to you. We all need support on our journey through life’s ups and downs. Together we can figure out how to manage the good and bad moments through genuine, empathic, and healing therapy work.
I specialize in work with relationships: couples of every sexual orientation, families of various configurations, parents and their growing children, grown children and their aging parents.
I offer a safe, respectful, collaborative and creative environment where we can explore both individual and relationship issues. The two are deeply connected, since our individual personalities are formed in relationship and expressed in relationship.
Your concerns, whether they are distressing emotions, problematic patterns of behavior, or interpersonal conflict, are the starting place for a process of investigation, understanding, and change.
Together we will find ways to use who you are to change how you are.
I specialize in work with relationships: couples of every sexual orientation, families of various configurations, parents and their growing children, grown children and their aging parents.
I offer a safe, respectful, collaborative and creative environment where we can explore both individual and relationship issues. The two are deeply connected, since our individual personalities are formed in relationship and expressed in relationship.
Your concerns, whether they are distressing emotions, problematic patterns of behavior, or interpersonal conflict, are the starting place for a process of investigation, understanding, and change.
Together we will find ways to use who you are to change how you are.
Mary A Castillejos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South Slope, Brooklyn, NY 11232
In addition to an MSW, I hold a master’s degree in Infant & Parent Development from Bank Street Graduate School and received extensive post-graduate training on early childhood and maternal mental health.
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.
In addition to an MSW, I hold a master’s degree in Infant & Parent Development from Bank Street Graduate School and received extensive post-graduate training on early childhood and maternal mental health.
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.
Michael J Skinner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
South Slope, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Michael Skinner, LCSW has 25 years experience in the mental health field. He works with toddlers, children, adolescents, adults and families. He has trained in family therapy, infant toddler mental health and developmental issues, child and adult Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma Focused Child and Adult Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. He also has experience working with veterans, NYC Police Officers and Fire Fighters.
Michael Skinner, LCSW has 25 years experience in the mental health field. He works with toddlers, children, adolescents, adults and families. He has trained in family therapy, infant toddler mental health and developmental issues, child and adult Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma Focused Child and Adult Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. He also has experience working with veterans, NYC Police Officers and Fire Fighters.
Beth Wecksell
Psychologist, PsyD, MSEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South Slope, Brooklyn, NY 11215 (Online Only)
It is not easy to find a therapist, and I would like to make that process easier. I am a psychologist who conducts individual, family and group psychotherapy with children, adolescents and adults. My main areas of expertise are trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD and relationship difficulties. I work collaboratively with you to employ a therapy approach that fits your preferences and needs, and draws from evidence-based models (such as CBT and DBT) as well as insight-oriented and mind-body approaches.
It is not easy to find a therapist, and I would like to make that process easier. I am a psychologist who conducts individual, family and group psychotherapy with children, adolescents and adults. My main areas of expertise are trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD and relationship difficulties. I work collaboratively with you to employ a therapy approach that fits your preferences and needs, and draws from evidence-based models (such as CBT and DBT) as well as insight-oriented and mind-body approaches.
I work with children, adolescents and adults dealing with relationship issues and life transitions,depression, trauma and anxiety.
Feeling stuck, unfulfilled or wondering why you keep finding yourself repeating the same behavior expecting different results? Let's foster some curiosity about what lies at the root of your behavioral patterns. What might have worked in the past but no longer brings you the desired outcome? We work on identifying your inner strengths and optimizing their use for empowerment and increased life enjoyment. Tailoring treatment to best respond to individual needs is important to me. I offer traditional talk therapy as well as art therapy. Many clients find the creative process helpful in facilitating self awareness and insight.
I work with children, adolescents and adults dealing with relationship issues and life transitions,depression, trauma and anxiety.
Feeling stuck, unfulfilled or wondering why you keep finding yourself repeating the same behavior expecting different results? Let's foster some curiosity about what lies at the root of your behavioral patterns. What might have worked in the past but no longer brings you the desired outcome? We work on identifying your inner strengths and optimizing their use for empowerment and increased life enjoyment. Tailoring treatment to best respond to individual needs is important to me. I offer traditional talk therapy as well as art therapy. Many clients find the creative process helpful in facilitating self awareness and insight.
Gretta Keene
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
South Slope, Brooklyn, NY 11215 (Online Only)
With children, we offer testing and address issues involving the whole family.
I offer a safe, comfortable place to bring your hopes, fears, pain, confusion and excitement; where your thoughts and feelings will be respected and heard and your strengths acknowledged and utilized.
Together, we will work to understand and transform the areas of suffering and/or concern. I am not afraid to go to where you need to travel.
I work with trauma, grief, unhappy relationships, problematic behaviors, feelings of hopelessness or worthlessness or those who want to make their life "better."
I have a large "toolbox" of techniques and approaches that help to create an experience suited to you.
With children, we offer testing and address issues involving the whole family.
I offer a safe, comfortable place to bring your hopes, fears, pain, confusion and excitement; where your thoughts and feelings will be respected and heard and your strengths acknowledged and utilized.
Together, we will work to understand and transform the areas of suffering and/or concern. I am not afraid to go to where you need to travel.
I work with trauma, grief, unhappy relationships, problematic behaviors, feelings of hopelessness or worthlessness or those who want to make their life "better."
I have a large "toolbox" of techniques and approaches that help to create an experience suited to you.
Katie Johntz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MFA, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
South Slope, Brooklyn, NY 11215
In work with children I use Play Therapy & work closely with parents.
People come to therapy for all kinds of reasons. Anxiety or sadness. Grief, divorce or chronic illness. Some are tearful or angry—lonely—can’t get out of bed. Some may just be struggling to organize themselves to get out the door in the morning You may long for an enthusiasm you once had, or a partner or companion who feels like home. —Maybe you’re hoping to find that sense of home within yourself. Is your child shy or anxious? Have school mornings become a battle zone? I bring over 20 years' experience to the pleasure of helping children, adults & parents overcome whatever has them -stuck-
In work with children I use Play Therapy & work closely with parents.
People come to therapy for all kinds of reasons. Anxiety or sadness. Grief, divorce or chronic illness. Some are tearful or angry—lonely—can’t get out of bed. Some may just be struggling to organize themselves to get out the door in the morning You may long for an enthusiasm you once had, or a partner or companion who feels like home. —Maybe you’re hoping to find that sense of home within yourself. Is your child shy or anxious? Have school mornings become a battle zone? I bring over 20 years' experience to the pleasure of helping children, adults & parents overcome whatever has them -stuck-
Thomas Mcclendon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAT, EMDR, EFT, SE
Verified Verified
South Slope, Brooklyn, NY 11215 (Online Only)
I am a caring professional therapist, specializing in sex addiction, trauma and relationship issues. . I am an emotionally focused clinician, committed to providing relationally focused therapy for adults, couples, children, adolescence, families, and groups. I provide therapy for adults, couples, family, and children. I utilizing a variety of treatment modalities, such as EFT for couples, Psychodrama, EMDR for Trauma, I am a certified csat therapist. I'm believe that change can happen for anyone who has a desire to change.
I am a caring professional therapist, specializing in sex addiction, trauma and relationship issues. . I am an emotionally focused clinician, committed to providing relationally focused therapy for adults, couples, children, adolescence, families, and groups. I provide therapy for adults, couples, family, and children. I utilizing a variety of treatment modalities, such as EFT for couples, Psychodrama, EMDR for Trauma, I am a certified csat therapist. I'm believe that change can happen for anyone who has a desire to change.
With a background in educational and community-based settings, I have extensive experience assisting individuals and families facing various challenges including depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, bipolar, family conflicts, social anxiety and school-related issues. My expertise extends to working with children and adolescents, providing a supportive environment to address behavioral and school related challenges. My therapeutic approach is collaborative and person-centered, tailored to meet each client's unique needs.
With a background in educational and community-based settings, I have extensive experience assisting individuals and families facing various challenges including depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, bipolar, family conflicts, social anxiety and school-related issues. My expertise extends to working with children and adolescents, providing a supportive environment to address behavioral and school related challenges. My therapeutic approach is collaborative and person-centered, tailored to meet each client's unique needs.
Nora Zimbler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South Slope, Brooklyn, NY 11215
I work with individuals, couples, children and teens.
Being human is a wondrous and challenging endeavor. Most of us walk around each day feeling inadequate, lost, anxious or depressed. And yet something inside us yearns for more. It takes tremendous courage to slow down and listen to this voice. To turn towards the painful feelings and try to understand them. I believe that with the right support, the hard stuff is actually the gateway to a life that is more purposeful, meaningful, integrated and peace-filled. In my office I create a warm and engaging space for clients to build self-awareness, heal old wounds and reflect on patterns that may not be helping them.
I work with individuals, couples, children and teens.
Being human is a wondrous and challenging endeavor. Most of us walk around each day feeling inadequate, lost, anxious or depressed. And yet something inside us yearns for more. It takes tremendous courage to slow down and listen to this voice. To turn towards the painful feelings and try to understand them. I believe that with the right support, the hard stuff is actually the gateway to a life that is more purposeful, meaningful, integrated and peace-filled. In my office I create a warm and engaging space for clients to build self-awareness, heal old wounds and reflect on patterns that may not be helping them.
Neelam Al-Angurli
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South Slope, Brooklyn, NY 11215
I have been practicing for over 28 years as a couples, family and individual therapist, for children, adolescents and adults. My areas of specialty include relationships, how to manage conflicts, parenting teens, how to maintain intimacy and co-parent effectively, including the difficulties of dating, infidelity, divorce, sex and finances. Individual problems include depression, anxiety, panic attacks, history of trauma, infertility, and other personal issues. Early career work supervising therapists in a court based crisis unit led me to many decades of work with NYC teens and their families.
I have been practicing for over 28 years as a couples, family and individual therapist, for children, adolescents and adults. My areas of specialty include relationships, how to manage conflicts, parenting teens, how to maintain intimacy and co-parent effectively, including the difficulties of dating, infidelity, divorce, sex and finances. Individual problems include depression, anxiety, panic attacks, history of trauma, infertility, and other personal issues. Early career work supervising therapists in a court based crisis unit led me to many decades of work with NYC teens and their families.
Erika Biesemeier Rado
Creative Arts Therapist, LCAT, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
South Slope, Brooklyn, NY 11215 (Online Only)
Art therapy enriches the lives of individuals, families and children.
Beginning a therapy journey can feel overwhelming, but ultimately the goal is to help you feel better and acquire more adaptive coping skills to lead a more fulfilling life. This process is unique to each individual. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, or are a parent looking for extra support for your child, your needs and issues will be discussed with empathy and care. Together, we will build attainable goals to help you express yourself in empowering, healing and transformative ways.
Art therapy enriches the lives of individuals, families and children.
Beginning a therapy journey can feel overwhelming, but ultimately the goal is to help you feel better and acquire more adaptive coping skills to lead a more fulfilling life. This process is unique to each individual. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, or are a parent looking for extra support for your child, your needs and issues will be discussed with empathy and care. Together, we will build attainable goals to help you express yourself in empowering, healing and transformative ways.
I support adults, adolescents, and children with stress, anxiety, trauma, Autism, and ADHD.
Are you struggling to find balance in your life? Are you looking for deeper relationships? I believe that therapy should be collaborative and improve the quality of your life. It should be a place where you can honestly share your stress and find the resources within yourself to cope. Sometimes, we are able to quickly move past negative events in our lives and, other times, we need more skills. I have advanced training in EMDR therapy to help people get past those stuck points and make deep internal changes. I enjoy supporting people through big life transitions (including starting a career, dating, and becoming a parent).
I support adults, adolescents, and children with stress, anxiety, trauma, Autism, and ADHD.
Are you struggling to find balance in your life? Are you looking for deeper relationships? I believe that therapy should be collaborative and improve the quality of your life. It should be a place where you can honestly share your stress and find the resources within yourself to cope. Sometimes, we are able to quickly move past negative events in our lives and, other times, we need more skills. I have advanced training in EMDR therapy to help people get past those stuck points and make deep internal changes. I enjoy supporting people through big life transitions (including starting a career, dating, and becoming a parent).
David Katzenstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South Slope, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Katzenstein understands the importance of receiving empathetic and effective care for your or your child.
Dr. David Katzenstein, DSW LCSW-R is a licensed psychotherapist who treats adults, couples, children and adolescents. In his practice he sees individuals with a host of issues including anxiety, depression, abuse/trauma, self-esteem, behavior disorders, and family and relationship conflict. He has advanced clinical training in CBT, ACT, EMDR, as well as psychodynamic approaches, and is nationally certified in the treatment of PTSD.
Katzenstein understands the importance of receiving empathetic and effective care for your or your child.
Dr. David Katzenstein, DSW LCSW-R is a licensed psychotherapist who treats adults, couples, children and adolescents. In his practice he sees individuals with a host of issues including anxiety, depression, abuse/trauma, self-esteem, behavior disorders, and family and relationship conflict. He has advanced clinical training in CBT, ACT, EMDR, as well as psychodynamic approaches, and is nationally certified in the treatment of PTSD.
My work with children integrates play therapy, expressive therapies and parent consultation with a focus on strengthening attachment and mentalization skills.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 18 years of experience working with adults, adolescents and children. In psychotherapy, I believe in creating a safe and collaborative environment that can serve as a catalyst for self-understanding and change. Through open self-expression and close listening, I seek to shed light on the multilayered nature of problems and clarify various relational, emotional and thought processes that are involved. Depending on your individual needs the work of psychotherapy may include elements of deepening insight, strengthening coping abilities or implementing life style changes.
My work with children integrates play therapy, expressive therapies and parent consultation with a focus on strengthening attachment and mentalization skills.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 18 years of experience working with adults, adolescents and children. In psychotherapy, I believe in creating a safe and collaborative environment that can serve as a catalyst for self-understanding and change. Through open self-expression and close listening, I seek to shed light on the multilayered nature of problems and clarify various relational, emotional and thought processes that are involved. Depending on your individual needs the work of psychotherapy may include elements of deepening insight, strengthening coping abilities or implementing life style changes.
Tri State Counseling and MediatIon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWR, LCSW
Verified Verified
South Slope, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Anger Management, ADHD, Autism, Childhood disorders, Crisis Intervention, CISD, Substance abuse, truancy in children.
Trained in CBT, prefer to use a rational living approach with behavior modification and assist the client. Use DBT, CBT, Behavioral approach in Psychotherapy to achieve practical results, measurable and beneficial to the client. Short term treatment focus on result oriented approach with focus on cognitive or insight or behavioral modification is my style. Specialist in children, work with families and a fair mix of all age groups. I accept major health insurances & accept private pay.
ANGER MANAGEMENT, AUTISM, ADHD, MOOD DISORDERS, ANXIETY SUBSTANCE ABUSE, ALCOHOL DOMESTIC RELATIONS/VIOLENCE ISSUES AND FORENSIC EVALUATIONS HANDLED AS WELL.
Anger Management, ADHD, Autism, Childhood disorders, Crisis Intervention, CISD, Substance abuse, truancy in children.
Trained in CBT, prefer to use a rational living approach with behavior modification and assist the client. Use DBT, CBT, Behavioral approach in Psychotherapy to achieve practical results, measurable and beneficial to the client. Short term treatment focus on result oriented approach with focus on cognitive or insight or behavioral modification is my style. Specialist in children, work with families and a fair mix of all age groups. I accept major health insurances & accept private pay.
ANGER MANAGEMENT, AUTISM, ADHD, MOOD DISORDERS, ANXIETY SUBSTANCE ABUSE, ALCOHOL DOMESTIC RELATIONS/VIOLENCE ISSUES AND FORENSIC EVALUATIONS HANDLED AS WELL.
Steven Gordon
Counselor, MHC, MSEd, BS
Verified Verified
South Slope, Brooklyn, NY 11215 (Online Only)
My approach is a supportive, interactive one that aims to help people better understand their thoughts, feelings, and relationships. Ultimately my goal is to establish a collaborative dialogue that offers a safe place to examine current challenges alongside past formative experiences.
My approach is a supportive, interactive one that aims to help people better understand their thoughts, feelings, and relationships. Ultimately my goal is to establish a collaborative dialogue that offers a safe place to examine current challenges alongside past formative experiences.
Dwellness In-Home Psychological Services
Mental Health Counselor, LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LCAT, RDT
Verified Verified
South 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.
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Child Therapists
Do I need to attend therapy with my child?
Parents are an integral part of a child’s therapy, but the specifics of their involvement vary. If your child is young, you may attend most or all sessions; if your child is older, you may attend a few sessions or none; sometimes a therapist may ask you to have a session on your own. Whatever the arrangement, you should expect to work collaboratively with the therapist, your child, and your family members to take steps to help support your child.
How long are sessions with child therapists?
Children’s therapy sessions can last 30 minutes, 45 minutes, or 60 minutes. The length of the session may depend on your child’s age and the type of therapy practiced. You can discuss this with therapists you consult and the one you ultimately move forward with.
How do I get a child to agree to seek therapy?
The best approach is to have an open-ended conversation with your child about how they’re doing and what they might be struggling with. When you raise therapy, discuss the concept in an age-appropriate way, for example explaining that a therapist’s job is to help kids handle their hard or uncomfortable feelings. Frame therapy positively, as an opportunity to explore and build emotional skills—it’s an important tool in the toolbox to help kids feel their best.
How can I tell if a therapist is a good fit for my child?
A child needs to feel comfortable opening up about their thoughts and feelings, so if your child feels a sense of comfort, ease, and trust with their therapist, that’s a great sign. In addition, a therapist is a good fit for your child if the two can communicate well together; a clinician should be able to communicate clearly, effectively, and in an age-appropriate manner.