Child Therapists in Brooklyn, NY
The demands of modern life pull children, teens and parents in so many different directions and parents are feeling more pressure than ever to get it right. But what if there is no definitive right way to parent? What if you tell yourself, “I’m a good parent even though my child is struggling right now”? You are a good parent, your child is a good kid, and everyone requires a little extra help sometimes. That's where I come in. I have 10 years of experience providing that extra help to kids and parents who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, and socioemotional or behavioral challenges.
The demands of modern life pull children, teens and parents in so many different directions and parents are feeling more pressure than ever to get it right. But what if there is no definitive right way to parent? What if you tell yourself, “I’m a good parent even though my child is struggling right now”? You are a good parent, your child is a good kid, and everyone requires a little extra help sometimes. That's where I come in. I have 10 years of experience providing that extra help to kids and parents who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, and socioemotional or behavioral challenges.
I worked for many years in child and adolescent mental health clinics and then in a school for behaviorally challenged children.
Have you felt like you are missing your partner, or have lost the ability to talk to each other? Do you long to feel more connected? If you cannot understand why so many of your interactions with your partner or children end up in arguments then I might be able to help. I work with families who are experiencing this kind of distance and escalations. My clients state that after our work together: they communicate better, feel more connected and 'in sync" with each other and are better able to meet each other's needs. I have heard comments such as, "I feel like I am falling in love again" and "thank you, I got my child back".
I worked for many years in child and adolescent mental health clinics and then in a school for behaviorally challenged children.
Have you felt like you are missing your partner, or have lost the ability to talk to each other? Do you long to feel more connected? If you cannot understand why so many of your interactions with your partner or children end up in arguments then I might be able to help. I work with families who are experiencing this kind of distance and escalations. My clients state that after our work together: they communicate better, feel more connected and 'in sync" with each other and are better able to meet each other's needs. I have heard comments such as, "I feel like I am falling in love again" and "thank you, I got my child back".
You deserve to be seen and heard for who exactly you are, even if you aren’t quite sure who that is yet. I’ll meet you where you are at, utilizing your own strengths, creativity, and interests to help cultivate change and healing. As a creative arts therapist, I can help you explore your emotions, thoughts, and behaviors with gentle curiosity. I am here to help you learn how to regulate, feel safe, grounded, and at home in your body. I combine verbal psychotherapy with creative arts therapies to help develop insight into the reasons that have brought you, your child, or your family to therapy.
You deserve to be seen and heard for who exactly you are, even if you aren’t quite sure who that is yet. I’ll meet you where you are at, utilizing your own strengths, creativity, and interests to help cultivate change and healing. As a creative arts therapist, I can help you explore your emotions, thoughts, and behaviors with gentle curiosity. I am here to help you learn how to regulate, feel safe, grounded, and at home in your body. I combine verbal psychotherapy with creative arts therapies to help develop insight into the reasons that have brought you, your child, or your family to therapy.
In addition to working with adults, I have extensive experience treating children, adolescents, and caregivers.
I provide psychotherapy to individuals struggling with mental health issues and other stressors. My aim is to provide a safe space in which patients can process their life experiences and gain insight into their behaviors and patterns. Insight and increased attunement to the self and others can help lead to change and greater fulfillment.
In addition to working with adults, I have extensive experience treating children, adolescents, and caregivers.
I provide psychotherapy to individuals struggling with mental health issues and other stressors. My aim is to provide a safe space in which patients can process their life experiences and gain insight into their behaviors and patterns. Insight and increased attunement to the self and others can help lead to change and greater fulfillment.
Therapy is an opportunity for growth and healing. Each client is unique and therapy is tailored in partnership to identify your needs, develop mutually agreed upon goals and consider what can be most helpful. You may be dealing with challenging life situations and are looking for understanding and ways to develop effective coping strategies that provide relief. As an experienced clinical social worker I welcome working with children, teens and adults to promote healing and restore hope.
Therapy is an opportunity for growth and healing. Each client is unique and therapy is tailored in partnership to identify your needs, develop mutually agreed upon goals and consider what can be most helpful. You may be dealing with challenging life situations and are looking for understanding and ways to develop effective coping strategies that provide relief. As an experienced clinical social worker I welcome working with children, teens and adults to promote healing and restore hope.
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.
I work with adults and children in individual, couples and group therapy.
It is my belief that seeking help is a courageous step that should be commended. Therapy offers us an opportunity to get to know ourselves, and provides a safe and comfortable space to think about the ways we can make our lives better. In this space, we come to understand the deeper meanings of the problems we face, gain the emotional tools to solve these problems, and become more confident in the decisions we make. Therapy can help to slow life down, and helps us find a place in it that fits who we are.
I work with adults and children in individual, couples and group therapy.
It is my belief that seeking help is a courageous step that should be commended. Therapy offers us an opportunity to get to know ourselves, and provides a safe and comfortable space to think about the ways we can make our lives better. In this space, we come to understand the deeper meanings of the problems we face, gain the emotional tools to solve these problems, and become more confident in the decisions we make. Therapy can help to slow life down, and helps us find a place in it that fits who we are.
Peggy Kaplin Zaloga
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
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 am providing online creative arts therapy and talk therapy sessions to children, adolescents, and adults and will be doing so at sliding scale rates.
Finding a therapist that is the right fit for you is a crucial first step to a successful therapeutic experience. My approach to therapy is client-centered, meaning that I will work collaboratively with you to tune into your struggles, explore new and creative ways to cope, and strengthen your ability to manage your emotional experiences. I believe in using art in conjunction to traditional talk based therapy, as I have seen it provides an alternative way of expressing oneself for children, adolescents, young adults, geriatric clients, and on an inpatient psychiatric unit.
I am providing online creative arts therapy and talk therapy sessions to children, adolescents, and adults and will be doing so at sliding scale rates.
Finding a therapist that is the right fit for you is a crucial first step to a successful therapeutic experience. My approach to therapy is client-centered, meaning that I will work collaboratively with you to tune into your struggles, explore new and creative ways to cope, and strengthen your ability to manage your emotional experiences. I believe in using art in conjunction to traditional talk based therapy, as I have seen it provides an alternative way of expressing oneself for children, adolescents, young adults, geriatric clients, and on an inpatient psychiatric unit.
Additionally, I conduct comprehensive assessments for children, adolescents, and adults.
I am a clinical psychologist providing therapy and assessment services in Scarsdale and Greenwich. I treat various conditions, such as depression, anxiety, behavioral problems, social anxiety, and school/work issues. I also focus on life transitions, whether that be a recent move, transition from college, changes in family dynamics, or changes in significant relationships. Furthermore, I have extensive experience in conducting psychological assessments. Therapeutically, I focus on developing teens and adults, where as I provide assessments for all ages.
Additionally, I conduct comprehensive assessments for children, adolescents, and adults.
I am a clinical psychologist providing therapy and assessment services in Scarsdale and Greenwich. I treat various conditions, such as depression, anxiety, behavioral problems, social anxiety, and school/work issues. I also focus on life transitions, whether that be a recent move, transition from college, changes in family dynamics, or changes in significant relationships. Furthermore, I have extensive experience in conducting psychological assessments. Therapeutically, I focus on developing teens and adults, where as I provide assessments for all ages.
He began working with children in 2013 as a counselor in after-school programs and adults throughout the Bronx medical system.
Jason Montalvo is a Licensed and Board Certified Clinical Arts Therapist. He earned his Master’s Degree from the School of Visual Arts. Jason has worked as a clinician with children/young adults, individual adults, and families for the past 8 years in diverse settings including in-home, school, foster care; virtual and homeless shelters. Jason has significant experience providing individual, group; couple and family therapy. He utilizes a combined approach of various modalities to serve the needs of clients. He incorporates mindfulness, play therapy, narrative, cognitive behavioral and expressive arts in his work.
He began working with children in 2013 as a counselor in after-school programs and adults throughout the Bronx medical system.
Jason Montalvo is a Licensed and Board Certified Clinical Arts Therapist. He earned his Master’s Degree from the School of Visual Arts. Jason has worked as a clinician with children/young adults, individual adults, and families for the past 8 years in diverse settings including in-home, school, foster care; virtual and homeless shelters. Jason has significant experience providing individual, group; couple and family therapy. He utilizes a combined approach of various modalities to serve the needs of clients. He incorporates mindfulness, play therapy, narrative, cognitive behavioral and expressive arts in his work.
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I have over 30 years of experience working with adults, children and families, and an ongoing passion and engagement in the art of psychotherapy. When the fit is right, a good therapeutic relationship can provide a powerful vehicle for healing and transformation. I think for therapy to really gel, you need to feel that your therapist gets you, perhaps in a way few others have. Adults I work with often tell me they have that experience with me, that they feel fully seen and understood. My work with children began in my earliest days as a therapist - and it continues to be a central part of my practice.
I have over 30 years of experience working with adults, children and families, and an ongoing passion and engagement in the art of psychotherapy. When the fit is right, a good therapeutic relationship can provide a powerful vehicle for healing and transformation. I think for therapy to really gel, you need to feel that your therapist gets you, perhaps in a way few others have. Adults I work with often tell me they have that experience with me, that they feel fully seen and understood. My work with children began in my earliest days as a therapist - and it continues to be a central part of my practice.
Samara Crofton Harris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11201 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist with over 15 years of experience. The breadth of my training and experience is in the treatment of children, adolescents and adults managing adjustments with symptoms related to anxiety, depression or trauma. I utilize a combination of psychodynamic, cognitive behavorial and relational approaches in order to provide tailored interventions for you and your family members. Specialty areas include treatment of Teens, Depression, Anxiety, Addiction, Family trauma, and interpersonal conflicts.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist with over 15 years of experience. The breadth of my training and experience is in the treatment of children, adolescents and adults managing adjustments with symptoms related to anxiety, depression or trauma. I utilize a combination of psychodynamic, cognitive behavorial and relational approaches in order to provide tailored interventions for you and your family members. Specialty areas include treatment of Teens, Depression, Anxiety, Addiction, Family trauma, and interpersonal conflicts.
Park Slope Psychologist/Life Lessons Psychological
Psychologist, PhD, NBP, CSOTS, CGCS
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11238
I conduct child and adult psychological testing, immigration and forensic evaluations.
Locating a therapist can be a fearful and daunting process, however, once found can be rewarding as you begin to express your deepest and most personal story. Are you struggling with depression, anxiety or low self-esteem? Are you experiencing marital discord or dealing with a child who presents with attention difficulties, defiancy or truancy? Do you find it difficult to manage your emotions and set limits for your children? Do you often feel overwhelmed and have noone to talk to? I look forward to helping you resolve your varied issues. Most of all I look forward to empowering you.
I conduct child and adult psychological testing, immigration and forensic evaluations.
Locating a therapist can be a fearful and daunting process, however, once found can be rewarding as you begin to express your deepest and most personal story. Are you struggling with depression, anxiety or low self-esteem? Are you experiencing marital discord or dealing with a child who presents with attention difficulties, defiancy or truancy? Do you find it difficult to manage your emotions and set limits for your children? Do you often feel overwhelmed and have noone to talk to? I look forward to helping you resolve your varied issues. Most of all I look forward to empowering you.
I help children and teens struggling with anxiety and anger, feeling overwhelmed, feeling like they don't fit in and are misunderstood, to feel more confident and connected. Maybe your teen is withdrawn or your child stopped responding to you. Maybe things are stuck and you don't know what to do. Common issues such as academic struggles, peer relationships, family conflict, transitions and changes can cause rifts and tensions. Parents want their children to thrive and be resilient. I have helped children and teens gain emotional resilience and to develop healthier habits an coping mechanisms.
I help children and teens struggling with anxiety and anger, feeling overwhelmed, feeling like they don't fit in and are misunderstood, to feel more confident and connected. Maybe your teen is withdrawn or your child stopped responding to you. Maybe things are stuck and you don't know what to do. Common issues such as academic struggles, peer relationships, family conflict, transitions and changes can cause rifts and tensions. Parents want their children to thrive and be resilient. I have helped children and teens gain emotional resilience and to develop healthier habits an coping mechanisms.
Kimea Guttieres
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11249
I am a pediatric behavioral health clinician supporting the diverse needs from birth to early adulthood. I also provide parent management training. I received my Master's from Columbia University, with a concentration in advanced clinical practice and a specialization in health, mental health, and disabilities. Following this, I completed 3 years at Bellevue Hospital providing outpatient behavioral health services and psychotherapy for children, teens, and young adults with psychiatric and developmental needs. I also provide Early Intervention services for toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities.
I am a pediatric behavioral health clinician supporting the diverse needs from birth to early adulthood. I also provide parent management training. I received my Master's from Columbia University, with a concentration in advanced clinical practice and a specialization in health, mental health, and disabilities. Following this, I completed 3 years at Bellevue Hospital providing outpatient behavioral health services and psychotherapy for children, teens, and young adults with psychiatric and developmental needs. I also provide Early Intervention services for toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities.
I love working with everyone from all walks of life: children and adolescents, parents, older adults, and those struggling to cope with anxiety, depression, and personal relationships.
If you are trying to process overwhelming feelings of anxiety or sadness, experiencing challenges with parenthood or personal relationships, or having difficulty managing the stresses of life, I am here to offer a safe environment for you to share. Asking for help is hard but you don't need to struggle alone anymore.
I love working with everyone from all walks of life: children and adolescents, parents, older adults, and those struggling to cope with anxiety, depression, and personal relationships.
If you are trying to process overwhelming feelings of anxiety or sadness, experiencing challenges with parenthood or personal relationships, or having difficulty managing the stresses of life, I am here to offer a safe environment for you to share. Asking for help is hard but you don't need to struggle alone anymore.
Additionally, being a parent, raising two children, locally, in Brooklyn, having taught public high school and college for over 12 years, formerly, I understand the demands and issues related to adolescents and academic achievement.
Life is filled with obstacles that have to be negotiated on a daily basis in order for us to move forward. I've helped adolescents, adults and couples do this by working through- and in developing coping strategies to use in addressing- many issues, including low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, related mood disorders, addiction, loss, grief, severe mental illness, trauma, family conflict and uncertainty about a direction in life. Through 'straight'- honest- talk, deep reflection, exploration, identification and acknowledgement of the problem, I can help you develop effective ways to 'free up' the oftentimes fixed and toxic self-perceptions that may be holding you back.
Additionally, being a parent, raising two children, locally, in Brooklyn, having taught public high school and college for over 12 years, formerly, I understand the demands and issues related to adolescents and academic achievement.
Life is filled with obstacles that have to be negotiated on a daily basis in order for us to move forward. I've helped adolescents, adults and couples do this by working through- and in developing coping strategies to use in addressing- many issues, including low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, related mood disorders, addiction, loss, grief, severe mental illness, trauma, family conflict and uncertainty about a direction in life. Through 'straight'- honest- talk, deep reflection, exploration, identification and acknowledgement of the problem, I can help you develop effective ways to 'free up' the oftentimes fixed and toxic self-perceptions that may be holding you back.
Dr. Dobbs is an accomplished clinical psychologist with over fifteen years of experience between teaching and clinical work. She specializes in working with children, teens, and adults and has worked across various settings, including private practice, school, residential, and community mental health. Her therapeutic approach is rooted in the gold standard of treatment, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which provides faster, more effective results. With children and teens, she goes beyond the traditional confines of therapy by harnessing their natural creativity, integrating art, music, games, journaling, and other creative outlets.
Dr. Dobbs is an accomplished clinical psychologist with over fifteen years of experience between teaching and clinical work. She specializes in working with children, teens, and adults and has worked across various settings, including private practice, school, residential, and community mental health. Her therapeutic approach is rooted in the gold standard of treatment, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which provides faster, more effective results. With children and teens, she goes beyond the traditional confines of therapy by harnessing their natural creativity, integrating art, music, games, journaling, and other creative outlets.
Lauren C Ricciardi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA, CYI
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11242 (Online Only)
I have worked in a variety of clinical settings including an outpatient mental health clinic, a residential treatment center for children, a school counseling program, & a school specializing in treatment with Autistic children.
I provide empathic treatment to teens & women presenting with various clinical needs. An eclectic therapeutic approach is provided, including CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, play, art & yoga therapies. I provide treatment to those experiencing symptoms of Depression, Anxiety, self-esteem issues, future/career planning, relationship issues, grief, life transitions, or developmental & learning disabilities. I look forward to working with you closely & compassionately to identify your strengths, challenges, & areas to focus emotional energy to move towards growth, healing, & change. Together we will support you to empower & guide you towards goals that will help you feeling more emotionally positive, healthy, & balanced.
I have worked in a variety of clinical settings including an outpatient mental health clinic, a residential treatment center for children, a school counseling program, & a school specializing in treatment with Autistic children.
I provide empathic treatment to teens & women presenting with various clinical needs. An eclectic therapeutic approach is provided, including CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, play, art & yoga therapies. I provide treatment to those experiencing symptoms of Depression, Anxiety, self-esteem issues, future/career planning, relationship issues, grief, life transitions, or developmental & learning disabilities. I look forward to working with you closely & compassionately to identify your strengths, challenges, & areas to focus emotional energy to move towards growth, healing, & change. Together we will support you to empower & guide you towards goals that will help you feeling more emotionally positive, healthy, & balanced.
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Brooklyn, NY provide mental health therapy to children and are experts in child development.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Brooklyn build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Brooklyn build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.