Family Systems Therapists in Brooklyn, NY

As a clinical social worker with close to 15 years of experience, I work hard to support my clients reach deeper satisfaction in their lives and relationships. I work best with individuals who come to therapy with some level of insight and a desire to investigate their inner world. My approach is nonjudgmental, deep and honest. I bring a sense of humor and compassion to difficult material.

Natalie practices with a warm and non-judgmental style and prioritizes understanding each client's unique story, challenges, and hopes for therapy. Natalie helps clients understand how their past informs their present. Natalie integrates cognitive behavioral and strengths-based interventions to help clients connect to their inherent capacity for resilience and develop new ways of coping.

As a Clinical Social Worker, I am dedicated to helping individuals, families, and communities achieve their full potential by providing support, guidance, and intervention when necessary. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of working with children and families from diverse backgrounds, providing individualized care and support to help them navigate life's challenges. I have gained extensive experience working with children diagnosed with autism. I have also worked with individuals facing daily stressors and helping them to develop effective coping skills.

I am a seasoned therapist, who has been in practice for over 25 years. I have the ability to to connect with a wide range of people, from adolescents to older adults, individuals and couples, including members of the LGBTQ+ community. I will help you manage anxiety, and depression, and view issues as problems to be solved. Through engagement and support, I have helped people with divorce/separation, marital distress and infidelity, and the challenges of parenting children and adolescents. I also work with people in 12-step groups with family-of-origin issues, like co-dependency.

You might not realize it yet but you know yourself better than anyone else. What I have found in my personal and professional experience is that the more connected and compassionate we are with ourselves, the more connected and compassionate we are to our surroundings. I am a Brown, queer, gender non-conforming, immigrant, psychotherapist. I practice from an anti-oppressive lens that acknowledges the impact of the many systems we navigate under everyday. Naming the impact along with an exploration of the self, can lead us to a deeper understanding of ourselves and our humanity.

Brynley believes the most important role of a therapist is as facilitator. In every interaction, Brynley is most concerned with creating a safe space that allows new insights to naturally arise for her clients. She believes the relationship between therapist and client is the most important ingredient in a successful treatment. Above all else, Brynley prioritizes connection, curiosity, communication, and empathy.

Sometimes situations become too difficult for us to handle on our own. Receiving support and guidance can be helpful in building self confidence and strength to handle situations and address conflicts. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, experienced in working with adults treating a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, self esteem, relationship conflicts, pregnancy, and divorce. I did my undergraduate work at Cornell University, and I received my Masters from NYU.

I work with individuals, couples, families and groups. I accept clients of all ages, genders, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. I work with the full spectrum of mental health concerns and persons who have histories of complex trauma as well as persons seeking help mastering life transitions or existential or relationship issues. I work with you on a path of self-discovery so you may gain an understanding of deep personal truths and bring about desired change. My goal is to empower you to develop a greater sense of agency and self-efficacy so that you become the most actualized version of yourself.

I work psychodynamically and use an eclectic approach. My appreciation for attachment theory, humanistic and modern psychoanalytic knowledge bases as well as the mind body connection all inform my clinical work. Psychotherapy is a wonderful tool to help someone find out more of who they are, the sources of their distress, and what they need and want for a more joyful, empowered and present life. I also have a degree in music therapy and where appropriate or requested, use music and creative expression to assist. Please feel free to contact me to consult about your interest in pursuing psychotherapy at this time.

Visionary Leaders: Imagine feeling like you're not quite whole or something is missing in your life or relationships. That's where I come in. I'm here to help you find your way back to feeling complete and fulfilled. I'm a deep listener and a holistic helper. I can help you navigate your triggers, manage anger, and reduce the clutter in your mind. Together, we can find the clear direction you need to move forward and thrive. I'm affirming of your identity as a BIPOC, LGBTQIA, and/or spirit lead. Let's level up- up holistically. I use goal setting, expressive arts, mindfulness, financial, and other skilled clinical approaches.

I primarily work in individual counseling. I am bilingual in Spanish and English and I come from a multicultural background. Whether it is PTSD, relationship problems, or depression, I am ready and willing to help you and adapt to your needs.

Do you feel stuck, disconnected, unfulfilled, or overwhelmed? In our work together, we can move towards a deeper connection with yourself, romantic partners, family, friends, or colleagues. As your therapist, I strive to help you enjoy greater intimacy, authenticity, freedom and meaning in life. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families to shift unhealthy patterns, gain insight, improve communication, and feel more emotionally connected. My approach explores our foundational experiences and relationships in order to better understand how we feel and act within our current relationships.

Psychotherapy offers us the opportunity to have the support we need to examine those areas of our lives we find painful, confusing, and/or challenging. It is common for all of us from time to time to feel "stuck" in our lives, or faced with problems that we cannot seem to overcome. My goal is to help my clients access their internal and interpersonal resources in ways that are healing and help them gain a greater sense of personal agency in their lives. We may achieve this by exploring the past, looking at the present, or a combination of both.

India R. Douglas, LCSW: I founded Pathway to Self to help others reach a deeper understanding of past traumas and provide tangible tools to move forward. Pathway to Self is a therapy platform that not only allows others to connect with themselves but through finding themselves they will be able to form stronger connections with others. Our understanding is that only when we find the “pathway to self” can we forge a pathway to “us” (or “we”). By helping people towards becoming the best versions of themselves, creating a safe space to express emotions of any kind. In a space where you are heard, validated, and affirmed.

No longer recognize the child in your home? Do you want your child back? If you want to regain a sense of love, peace, respect and stability within your home, I am here to assist you! Families typically begin their greatest challenges during the youth’s adolescent years. Adolescents can present with a myriad of challenges (i.e.: mental health, social, familial). Parents can then struggle to communicate effectively with their youth leading to increased stress and family conflict. Ultimately, both are seeking understanding, stability, and peace.

It can be a gratifying experience examining different facets of your life and reflecting on how your role in the world evolves. Figuring out your place and considering your identities can be a challenging and curious endeavor. There might have been times when you were not allowed to express your true self either due to family or societal pressures. With that can come feelings of shame, guilt and fear over how you move through your day to day and how you interact with others. Creating a steady sense of who you are is an ongoing process and therapy is a great place to begin to figure this out and help you navigate your life with ease.

Life as a neurodivergent and/or disabled person can be beautiful, wonderful, and filled with so much joy! It can also be exhausting, challenging, and involve a lot of misunderstanding from those around you. Many of us experience traumas, anxiety, depression, Autistic burnout, emotion regulation difficulties, relational difficulties, and struggles with work, school, and parenting demands. If you're looking for support in managing any of these areas, and you want to work with someone who knows how to set you up for sustainable change, you're in the right place.

Daily struggles as a parent can be hard to manage and can leave you worried about your child. I work with children who are struggling with emotional and social difficulties that make every day challenges harder and interfere with feeling confident and secure. If you are interested in supporting your child to reach their highest potential, I may be able to help. Divorce, challenges at school, parent-child conflict are only a handful of reasons why parents seek my services. I offer ongoing guidance to parents along with weekly sessions to children and adolescents between the ages of 2 to 18.

Real change comes from understanding why our impulses and behaviors hold us back from experiencing our true potential and discovering the skills to create change. My goal is to help you better understand the challenges you and your family may be experiencing and work together towards a healthier way of functioning. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I offer over 10 years of experience providing therapy to children, young adults and families.