Attachment-based Therapists in Brooklyn, NY

Therapy is a noble, intimate, and sometimes messy undertaking. Those who come to it may hope to relieve emotional pain, expand their understanding of themselves and their life narrative, or access more moments of joy and presence. Together, we can help you move towards what you might otherwise shy away from, understand the source of challenges, and find new ways of coping and being in the world. I work from a psychodynamic, attachment-based framework, and blend tangible skills to help alleviate your pain in the day-to-day and enhance your relationships.

Liz is a licensed creative arts therapist who uses empathy, mindfulness and curiosity in their approach to therapy and clients. Through her work with children, adolescents, emerging adults, and families, Liz supports clients in processing anxiety, depression, bereavement, religious trauma, and trauma. They also work with families to provide parents/caregivers with knowledge on child development and support groups. While originally trained in art therapy, Liz integrates attachment-based therapy and child development practices into their clinical process.

I am an experienced Mental Health Counselor with an international background in clinical psychology and research. I am deeply committed to provide help during difficult phases of a person's life journey. I specialize in working with adults navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, substance use, relationship struggles, and bereavement. During my years of practice, I worked extensively with patients addressing recent and/or past traumatic experiences, especially within the framework of complex trauma. I am also experienced in working with couples and the specific challenges they encounter in each stage of their relationship.

Are you a pregnant person or a new parent struggling with overwhelming feelings during this major transition? Whether you're grappling with worries, anxiety, or unresolved issues from your past, I'm here to provide support. You may be seeking guidance to manage your emotions, heal old wounds, or define the type of caregiver you aspire to be. If you're looking to align your values, culture, and perspectives with your new role as a caregiver, let's work together to bring fulfillment and confidence in your parenting journey.

Hello! I'm Erica (she/her), a psychotherapist and art therapist dedicated to supporting clients in addressing challenges related to anxiety, depression, relationships, and unexpected life transitions. My therapeutic approach is characterized by warmth and compassion, focusing on helping those in early adulthood navigate the complexities of relationships with others and themselves. Throughout my career, I've gained valuable experience working with diverse age groups and diagnoses in non-profit agencies.

My approach to therapy is rooted in empathy, collaboration, and evidence-based practices. I believe in the power of a strong therapeutic relationship and work collaboratively with my clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in a safe and confidential space. I have a deep passion for helping individuals navigate life's challenges, whether it's managing anxiety, overcoming depression, coping with trauma, improving relationships, or exploring personal identity and growth

Therapy is the start of a rewarding and challenging intimate relationship with a complete stranger (me!). We will start by working to understand your current concerns as it relates to your history and family of origin. Then we work to uncover and explore patterns of thinking and behaviors, and identify ways to tolerate or change difficult emotions, while strengthening coping skills. I utilize different modalities including psychodynamics, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Complicated Grief, and positive and attachment-based lenses to support people going through anxiety, life transitions, grief, and relationship challenges.

My approach to therapy is collaborative and warm. I believe therapy works when we establish a meaningful relationship that allows you to feel safe enough to develop a sense of curiosity about your inner world. Within this space, we can challenge long-held self-narratives and discover the roots of dissatisfying relational patterns. My goal is to help you see the world differently and build agency to make changes in your life. Together we will identify new ways of relating to yourself and others, leading to a greater sense of meaning and fulfillment.

Are you on the journey to find your "SELF?" Are you have difficulty feeling connected, confident, curious, compassionate, calm, courageous, or clear about your next steps? If you answered "yes" you are in the right place. I provide holistic anti-racist & racially affirming therapy for high-achieving BIPOC professionals that centers social justice and decolonization. I support BIPOC folks process racial, intergenerational, and systematic trauma to REVIVE and LIBERATE themselves to show up whole, vulnerable, unapologetic & with love in all aspects of their life. Get ready to shine your light and be attuned to your inner "Self!"

As a psychotherapist, I deeply believe that the therapeutic relationship can be a powerful vehicle for healing and growth. When we are seen, heard, and felt by another, we are able to connect more closely to what is happening within us. Through insight and process we are empowered to tackle patterns and behaviors that no longer serve us, and honor ones that do. It is my goal to hold space for and collaborate with my clients to sustain meaningful, self directed change in their lives.

Therapy gives you an opportunity to transform and move toward a deeper understanding of yourself as life unfolds. Amidst times that may feel dark, overwhelming, or lacking vitality, anxiety and dissociation can manifest in so many ways that feel fragmenting and harmful to the self and body. We can be strongly defended against our unconscious wishes, fantasies, and unmet needs. How and why we behave, think, get stuck or feel fear, love, shame, and joy are layered with so much meaning. Together, we may find ways to build resilience, steps toward action, self-awareness, fulfilling connection, and a sense of wholeness.

I am committed to offering a therapeutic space where you can feel safe to be curious and challenge your familiar patterns. Together, we will work to gain new insights into the roots of your difficulties in order to create the lasting change you're looking for. You may be looking to work through major life changes, grief or relational issues. In my practice, I work with people who struggle to connect with themselves and what they want, feel distant or overwhelmed in relationships and I have expertise in complex and attachment-based trauma.

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.

I am a seasoned clinician based in Brooklyn with a background in relational, attachment based psychotherapy. A psychodynamic approach will help us identify what's under the surface to tackle old habits, default behaviors, cognitive distortions that can cause symptoms like anxiety or depression. Trauma can be debilitating until you learn strategies to weaken its hold. Therapy is a partnership to strengthen your sense of self, create sustainable skills to cope with stressors, feel effective in meeting your own needs. I utilize a wide variety of therapeutic and psychobiological approaches adapted specifically for you.

My approach is collaborative and integrative. I draw from a number of modalities, including relational, attachment-based, and insight-oriented, and I incorporate EMDR, mindfulness, and somatic work to strengthen mind-body connection. I support adults struggling to cope with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and life transitions. I have a particular expertise working with survivors of complex trauma, including interpersonal violence, sexual assault, and attachment wounding.

Do you feel anxious or detached, lost in your relationships, or spread too thin? You likely have insight to your obstacles but may feel overwhelmed or trapped when it comes to making reliable change. I'll help you foster a flexible, more fulfilling relationship with yourself by getting curious about your own needs. Together we’ll differentiate automatic reactions from your genuine desires. I welcome clients, including LGBTQA+ and BIPOC folks, coping with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, grief & loss, perfectionism, burnout, and the emotional effects of complex relationships and trauma.

Individuals and couples who see me for therapy are typically dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, a low sense of self-worth, grief, and/or trauma. They are struggling to take risks with vulnerability, to process loss, set boundaries, understand the power of no, discern safe spaces, and build trust. Many of my patients are challenged by the stories their anxiety tells them, negative self-talk, sadness that makes it difficult to effectively process their thoughts and feelings, and previous traumatic experiences or vicarious exposure to trauma.

We all have the capacity to heal. With the right safety and support, we can come home to ourselves, allow difficult emotions to be released, and re-author old stories to create new meaning in our lives. I use experiential therapy to help you move through barriers so you can arrive into your body with compassion and connection. From this place, we can explore your relationship to self and others, come to understand patterns that create stuckness, and practice new skills so you can embody insights, change and self-belonging.

I believe that therapy is a space for us to tackle life’s difficulties as well as celebrate life, find joy, and build self-compassion. I provide empathic, nonjudgmental psychotherapy, focused on deepening a sense of self-awareness, gaining insight into your emotional experiences, and empowering you to live a more fulfilling life. My therapeutic approach is rooted in relational and attachment-based theories. I frequently use humanistic, and behavioral interventions tailored to meet the needs of the individual or couple I am working with. I strive to create authentic and collaborative relationships with everyone I work with.