Therapists in Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn, NY
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Carli Koch
Psychologist, PhD, MSEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn, NY 11215 (Online Only)
Are you struggling to balance work and your personal goals? Do you repeat patterns in your relationships but can't figure out why? Are you a parent trying to manage all of your roles? I believe that therapy should be collaborative and focused on improving 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 clinical training in EMDR therapy to help people get past those stuck points and make deep internal changes.
Are you struggling to balance work and your personal goals? Do you repeat patterns in your relationships but can't figure out why? Are you a parent trying to manage all of your roles? I believe that therapy should be collaborative and focused on improving 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 clinical training in EMDR therapy to help people get past those stuck points and make deep internal changes.
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Avi Steinhardt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn, NY 11215 (Online Only)
offering phone and video conference sessions. Accepting new patients. Avi Steinhardt, LCSW has over 15 years of experience working with couples and individual patients with dispositions that span the mental health continuum. Avi utilizes a dynamic blend of interventions, tailored to each client's unique needs and presentation, though the approach is primarily informed by his training as a Gestalt Therapist. Always pursuing the poetics of the therapeutic process.
offering phone and video conference sessions. Accepting new patients. Avi Steinhardt, LCSW has over 15 years of experience working with couples and individual patients with dispositions that span the mental health continuum. Avi utilizes a dynamic blend of interventions, tailored to each client's unique needs and presentation, though the approach is primarily informed by his training as a Gestalt Therapist. Always pursuing the poetics of the therapeutic process.
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James Vining
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn, NY 11218
Collaborative by nature, I aim to provide a caring and safe space where you feel validated, valued, and are open to explore new parts of yourself. My understanding of personal change and growth is grounded in both psychodynamic and systems theories. Together, we focus on how some of your early history may inform your present challenges while also acknowledging the impact of the familial, institutional, and cultural systems in which you live. In addition, I believe that a consistent sense of curiosity and authentic presence with you, where multiple meanings can be explored, is paramount to growth-promoting and healing therapy.
Collaborative by nature, I aim to provide a caring and safe space where you feel validated, valued, and are open to explore new parts of yourself. My understanding of personal change and growth is grounded in both psychodynamic and systems theories. Together, we focus on how some of your early history may inform your present challenges while also acknowledging the impact of the familial, institutional, and cultural systems in which you live. In addition, I believe that a consistent sense of curiosity and authentic presence with you, where multiple meanings can be explored, is paramount to growth-promoting and healing therapy.
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En La Lucha Psychotherapy, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSSW
Verified Verified
Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn, NY 11218 (Online Only)
I am an experienced bilingual (Spanish-English) clinical social worker. I am a current doctoral student at the Silver School of Social Work at New York University. I was born and raised in Brooklyn New York. I am the daughter of two hardworking immigrants from the Dominican Republic. My therapeutic approach is culturally sensitive, collaborative, unique to each client, and focuses on client strengths. I specialize in trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy.
I am an experienced bilingual (Spanish-English) clinical social worker. I am a current doctoral student at the Silver School of Social Work at New York University. I was born and raised in Brooklyn New York. I am the daughter of two hardworking immigrants from the Dominican Republic. My therapeutic approach is culturally sensitive, collaborative, unique to each client, and focuses on client strengths. I specialize in trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy.
Claudia Freeman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn, NY 11215
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with almost 20 years of experience helping clients to work on anything that is getting in the way of their happiness, success, and quality of life, including anxiety, depression, changes in physical health, relationship issues, parenting, and adjustment disorders. No matter what you are experiencing, I am here to help in a safe and judgement-free environment.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with almost 20 years of experience helping clients to work on anything that is getting in the way of their happiness, success, and quality of life, including anxiety, depression, changes in physical health, relationship issues, parenting, and adjustment disorders. No matter what you are experiencing, I am here to help in a safe and judgement-free environment.
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Mara Komoska
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn, NY 11218 (Online Only)
Are you seeking change and relief from the pain and confusion of living with anxiety, depression and/or trauma? Have you experienced unhealthy family or relationship dynamics, abuse, loss, intergenerational trauma, systemic oppression, and/or interpersonal violence? Have you developed self-protective strategies that are no longer serving you? Would you like to deepen your understanding of yourself and why you react in the ways that you do? Is it time for a change?
Are you seeking change and relief from the pain and confusion of living with anxiety, depression and/or trauma? Have you experienced unhealthy family or relationship dynamics, abuse, loss, intergenerational trauma, systemic oppression, and/or interpersonal violence? Have you developed self-protective strategies that are no longer serving you? Would you like to deepen your understanding of yourself and why you react in the ways that you do? Is it time for a change?
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Lauri Nagel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Drawing from my background in psychoanalytic psychotherapy, CBT, mindfulness, somatic therapy, and dance/movement therapy, I use an eclectic approach tailored to your individual needs to help you overcome obstacles to leading a richer, more satisfying, and more meaningful life. Some of the things I can help you with are: anxiety, depression, relationship issues, family stressors, managing chronic illness, caregiver stress, body image, self-esteem, life transitions, artist's issues and creative blocks, panic attacks, trauma, and life changes.
Drawing from my background in psychoanalytic psychotherapy, CBT, mindfulness, somatic therapy, and dance/movement therapy, I use an eclectic approach tailored to your individual needs to help you overcome obstacles to leading a richer, more satisfying, and more meaningful life. Some of the things I can help you with are: anxiety, depression, relationship issues, family stressors, managing chronic illness, caregiver stress, body image, self-esteem, life transitions, artist's issues and creative blocks, panic attacks, trauma, and life changes.
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Lavender Roland-Waring
Creative Arts Therapist, LCAT
Verified Verified
Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn, NY 11218
I am second generation Black trans art therapist from Queens, New York and based in Brooklyn. With four years of experience, I have worked with LGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness and with domestic violence survivors and their children. My work has focused on crisis counseling, building coping skills for somatic responses to trauma, gender identity embodiment and affirmation, navigating multiple diagnoses specifically trauma, mood, & dissociative disorders, and sifting through race-related trauma.
I am second generation Black trans art therapist from Queens, New York and based in Brooklyn. With four years of experience, I have worked with LGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness and with domestic violence survivors and their children. My work has focused on crisis counseling, building coping skills for somatic responses to trauma, gender identity embodiment and affirmation, navigating multiple diagnoses specifically trauma, mood, & dissociative disorders, and sifting through race-related trauma.
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Searching for a therapist can feel discouraging at times and raise endless questions. What exactly am I looking for? Will I feel understood? Would I even benefit from therapy? I believe that once you find the right fit, the transformative nature of the therapy relationship can help you find your voice and a true sense of direction. I approach therapy from a place of humor, curiosity and an honest desire to help you uncover those places where you feel most stuck in order to build the life that you want.
Searching for a therapist can feel discouraging at times and raise endless questions. What exactly am I looking for? Will I feel understood? Would I even benefit from therapy? I believe that once you find the right fit, the transformative nature of the therapy relationship can help you find your voice and a true sense of direction. I approach therapy from a place of humor, curiosity and an honest desire to help you uncover those places where you feel most stuck in order to build the life that you want.
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Sophie English
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn, NY 11215 (Online Only)
I cultivate an affirming and safe environment to explore patterns that are causing you distress, unlearn shameful beliefs about yourself, form deeper and more meaningful connections, and heal from painful experiences. I have profound respect for the strength that it takes to be vulnerable and explore your emotions, behaviors, relationships, and trauma in therapy. A meaningful therapeutic relationship can serve as a powerful catalyst for transformative growth. I specialize in working with young adults who have experienced interpersonal trauma as well as individuals experiencing identity issues and navigating life transitions.
I cultivate an affirming and safe environment to explore patterns that are causing you distress, unlearn shameful beliefs about yourself, form deeper and more meaningful connections, and heal from painful experiences. I have profound respect for the strength that it takes to be vulnerable and explore your emotions, behaviors, relationships, and trauma in therapy. A meaningful therapeutic relationship can serve as a powerful catalyst for transformative growth. I specialize in working with young adults who have experienced interpersonal trauma as well as individuals experiencing identity issues and navigating life transitions.
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Amanda Cataldo
Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn, NY 11215 (Online Only)
Hi! I’m Amanda, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor based in NYC. I work with young adults in exploring their emotions and navigating life transitions that bring up worry, confusion, or indecision. When anxiety or worry presents itself to us, it is often a sign that we do not feel secure. At times it can be easier to identify what's causing this discomfort, and at others underlying issues may be difficult to discern.
Hi! I’m Amanda, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor based in NYC. I work with young adults in exploring their emotions and navigating life transitions that bring up worry, confusion, or indecision. When anxiety or worry presents itself to us, it is often a sign that we do not feel secure. At times it can be easier to identify what's causing this discomfort, and at others underlying issues may be difficult to discern.
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Jennifer Weinstock
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn, NY 11218 (Online Only)
I work primarily with adults who are struggling with anxiety, relationship difficulties, family conflicts, and life transitions.
I work primarily with adults who are struggling with anxiety, relationship difficulties, family conflicts, and life transitions.
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I am experienced, easy to talk to, and can help you start the therapeutic process. The therapeutic relationship is a vehicle for change, and we work collaboratively towards goals you develop during therapy. I work with both adults and children. A focus of my work with parents, understanding the unevenness of development, helps us improve relationships within the family.
I am experienced, easy to talk to, and can help you start the therapeutic process. The therapeutic relationship is a vehicle for change, and we work collaboratively towards goals you develop during therapy. I work with both adults and children. A focus of my work with parents, understanding the unevenness of development, helps us improve relationships within the family.
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Jenny Goldberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn, NY 11218 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I am a clinical social worker working with adults. I view therapy as a collaborative process where together we can create new possibilities for the way you see yourself and the way you live. I’m interested in exploring how larger cultural and social systems have dominated the stories we tell about ourselves and how we can challenge those together so that you can feel more empowered in your life. I'm open to working on a short-term or long-term basis, whatever works best for you.
I am a clinical social worker working with adults. I view therapy as a collaborative process where together we can create new possibilities for the way you see yourself and the way you live. I’m interested in exploring how larger cultural and social systems have dominated the stories we tell about ourselves and how we can challenge those together so that you can feel more empowered in your life. I'm open to working on a short-term or long-term basis, whatever works best for you.
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Gabriel Most
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RN
Verified Verified
Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn, NY 11215 (Online Only)
These are challenging fast-moving times. The demands from family, career, social and romantic relationships can feel overwhelming and unmanageable. How do we find the time to excel in our professional lives and simultaneously make room for healthy loving connections with those that are important to us? How do we manage our anxiety, sadness, and grief in real-time when we are feeling angry, confused, isolated, and perhaps abusing alcohol, drugs to numb the overwhelming sense of fear, depression, or frustration we feel in our lives? How do we live our best lives and gravitate toward healthier connections and decision making?
These are challenging fast-moving times. The demands from family, career, social and romantic relationships can feel overwhelming and unmanageable. How do we find the time to excel in our professional lives and simultaneously make room for healthy loving connections with those that are important to us? How do we manage our anxiety, sadness, and grief in real-time when we are feeling angry, confused, isolated, and perhaps abusing alcohol, drugs to numb the overwhelming sense of fear, depression, or frustration we feel in our lives? How do we live our best lives and gravitate toward healthier connections and decision making?
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Jennifer Brandt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, R
Verified Verified
Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn, NY 11215
I guide clients to uncover, understand, and embrace their truths, thereby living a happier, healthier life. Your most enduring relationship is the one you have with yourself. The joy derived as a parent, spouse, friend, or colleague hinges on the way you feel about and see yourself.
I guide clients to uncover, understand, and embrace their truths, thereby living a happier, healthier life. Your most enduring relationship is the one you have with yourself. The joy derived as a parent, spouse, friend, or colleague hinges on the way you feel about and see yourself.
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Karin Feldman
Counselor, MA, LMHC, NCC, CCBT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Life is an exercise in the Unexpected. Often, it is when all is seemingly in-tact, that you find yourself feeling overwhelmed, anxious, less connected or struggling to find meaning. You want to be present, find ease and experience joy, but anxiety, life changes, trauma or relationship-struggles keep getting in your way. You have worked hard to create a life worth living and keep up with the demands of all the roles you have taken on. Despite your best efforts, it feels like you have lost the way to feeling connected, anchored and truly present to enjoy the simple day-to-day moments.
Life is an exercise in the Unexpected. Often, it is when all is seemingly in-tact, that you find yourself feeling overwhelmed, anxious, less connected or struggling to find meaning. You want to be present, find ease and experience joy, but anxiety, life changes, trauma or relationship-struggles keep getting in your way. You have worked hard to create a life worth living and keep up with the demands of all the roles you have taken on. Despite your best efforts, it feels like you have lost the way to feeling connected, anchored and truly present to enjoy the simple day-to-day moments.
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Sheryl Eisenberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn, NY 11218 (Online Only)
Are you feeling stuck while others seem to skate through life? You're not as alone as you think. Problems with living are part of being human — and therapy can help. I work with adults of all ages, backgrounds and identities on a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, relationships, work, compulsions, grief, and more. A specialty of mine is caregiver burnout, a stressful condition experienced by family caregivers of children and partners with serious mental health issues. Sadly, this is an invisible issue in society that often goes untreated.
Are you feeling stuck while others seem to skate through life? You're not as alone as you think. Problems with living are part of being human — and therapy can help. I work with adults of all ages, backgrounds and identities on a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, relationships, work, compulsions, grief, and more. A specialty of mine is caregiver burnout, a stressful condition experienced by family caregivers of children and partners with serious mental health issues. Sadly, this is an invisible issue in society that often goes untreated.
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Marcela Gutierrez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Windsor Terrace, 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?
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Chris Kingman | Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn, NY 11218 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Codependency & love addiction are my specialties. Helping people replace unhealthy relationship patterns with healthier ones is very satisfying and meaningful work for me. It's an amazing privilege to be part of a process whereby people are changing their mindsets and their lives for the better. I consider myself very fortunate to be doing this work.
Codependency & love addiction are my specialties. Helping people replace unhealthy relationship patterns with healthier ones is very satisfying and meaningful work for me. It's an amazing privilege to be part of a process whereby people are changing their mindsets and their lives for the better. I consider myself very fortunate to be doing this work.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn, NY
70+
Average cost per session
$199
Therapists in Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn, NY who prioritize treating:
99% | Anxiety |
90% | Depression |
87% | Relationship Issues |
75% | Self Esteem |
71% | Stress |
67% | Trauma and PTSD |
66% | Grief |
Average years in practice
14 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
68% | Aetna |
56% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
50% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn, NY see their clients
54% | In Person and Online | |
46% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
83% | Female | |
12% | Male | |
5% | Non-Binary |
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.