Therapists in Brooklyn, NY

I believe every person has the power to create positive change. I am dedicated to helping individuals overcome and resolve their problems by learning healthy coping skills, increasing self-esteem, and developing a healthy outlook! After attaining my Masters degree in social work at Stony Brook University, I have found fulfillment in assisting others in recognizing and fostering their own strengths, and improving their quality of life.

Dr. Bellin specializes in therapy for anxiety, depression, and trauma. She has particular experience working with young adults- as they work toward personal, professional and relationship goals. She also offers support for parents and new mothers, helping them become more confident and secure in their abilities. Dr. Bellin aims to empower those she works with so that they can experience happier, healthier, more fulfilling lives.

"When everything turns dark, the light that you see at the end of the tunnel will show you the way toward a new life"."Counseling For A New Life for You". "Cuando todo se vuelve oscuridad, esa luz que ves al final del tunel, te mostrara el camino hacia una nueva vida". "Consejeria Para Una Nueva Vida para Ti". I am specialized in psychotherapy for Children, Teenagers, Adults, Family, Couples and Groups. I got my Diploma as Master in Clinic Psychology with Honors thirty one years ago.

The therapeutic relationship is one that can bring great change and growth. I deeply invest in my clients and the work we do so to create the change you want and need. You goals will always lead but I am not a quiet therapist. I work with adults, couples and families in all forms. You will learn concrete tools to impact and improve your daily life so you can reach your goals. Trust is key and I will be a safe space for you to process your feelings and thoughts. Life is full of twists and turns.I will work with you to manage and grow from them.

Prioritizing client's goals without judgment or assumption and a pragmatic, compassionate approach to therapy are the foundation of my work. My areas of particular expertise are substance use concerns + disorders, LGBT issues, post-traumatic stress, critical incident debriefing, compulsive behaviors and stress management. In line with the core principles of Motivational Interviewing, I work side-by-side with my clients to explore their concerns and triumphs with a focus on building self-compassion and resilience.

My goal is to help you feel better. I am a compassionate listener, and I provide a safe, welcoming environment where we can discuss the events or feelings that trouble you. Many people come to therapy believing that their difficulties or emotions are overwhelming. Rest assured, it is possible to change your reality by understanding the patterns, conflicts and obstacles that interfere with your success and happiness.

Hello and welcome to my profile. By now I would assume that you've read several profiles on the "Psychology Today" site and by this point they are probably all sounding astonishingly similar. That's got to be frustrating. I hope that the following information concerning my practice doesn't have the same effect. Let me be brief: I work with a multitude of issues and problems that relate to: couples, anxiety, depression and anger management. I also work with addictions including eating disorders. My approach can help you work through unconscious conflict (repeating patterns again and again without understanding why) as well as compulsive behaviors such as drinking, thought ruminating and habitual behaviors that are difficult to control.I can help you 'evolve' out of your particular problem. I am supportive and reality based while I can always find humor in the worst and the best of times. Together we can turn this all around and get you to where you want to be.

Life gets rough – it can be overwhelming and difficult to manage at times. It may feel like no one is listening or understands the struggles you’re going through. My goal is to provide a safe and affirming space for you. You’ll have a voice to tell your story, express your emotions, and not feel judged. Everyone has their own unique experiences and although I may not have experienced your situation and circumstances, I'm willing to do the work and listen to everything you have to say. As a 1.5 gen Chinese-American, I also understand the difficulties of navigating through racism, family dynamics, clashing values, and identity.

I offer an authentic therapeutic style that is compassionate, empathic, supportive, and provide individualized approaches to counseling that is collaborative, personalized, and nonjudgmental where you can feel safe to explore and gain deeper insight into your emotions, experiences, feelings, thoughts, and relationships. I blend elements of cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic therapy, strengths-based, and mindfulness strategies to best serve you and your unique interests, needs, and goals as you embark on your therapeutic journey to improving your overall wellbeing.

Life comes with challenges and obstacles. Whether you are experiencing conflict in a relationship, or are struggling with overwhelming emotions that cause suffering, you are not alone. It can be difficult to see how great you are during these dark times. I am dedicated to helping YOU become empowered to discover your greatness. Together we will work on learning new coping skills and challenging self-defeating thoughts to accomplish and achieve your goals.

The decision to enter into therapy can be overwhelming but finding a connection to the right therapist can change your life. I believe that the foundation of the therapeutic process is built on rapport. I understand that being vulnerable and sharing areas of your life can be difficult, and I am here to make that easier for you by collaborating with you to reach your desired goals. My style has been described as the antithesis of a note scratching, cliché, therapist.

Down bad? Feeling wonky? Lets talk about it. I help clients with a variety of issues by tailoring my therapeutic approach to their unique needs and goals. I want everyone I work with to realize their full potential by restructuring maladaptive thought patterns that lead to distress and poor functioning. I hope to give my clients the space to process their thoughts and emotions, and understand the ways in which their behavior and subconscious beliefs about themselves and the world around them play into false narratives that ultimately keep themselves down. I strive to help my clients to learn to love themselves without condition.

I provide an integrative, psycho-dynamically based psychotherapy. I work with individual adult clients, couples and teens. I work with my clients in an acceptance-based, patient, gentle and methodical way. Therapy for me is a collaborative process in which the client and therapist mutually identify, clarify and explore the issues that are facing the client, paced in a way that is fully comfortable to the client

All of us have the basic needs of connection, validation, and support within a trusted relationship. Many of us wrestle with our past mistakes or trauma in the form of depression, or worry about the uncertainty of the future in the form of anxiety, or simply want help navigating the complex modern world. As a therapist with years of diverse experiences, I believe I can help a variety of clients, from children ages 10 and up to adolescents, and adults.

My practice is geared towards helping individuals who are suffering from addiction problems of any kind, cognitive problems (e.g., ADHD, Learning Disabilities) or problems with disordered thought or perception. My goal is to assist clients improve their psychological functioning with a combination of individualized clinical evaluation and treatment. I am also a research scientist at Northwell's Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research (https://feinstein.northwell.edu/institutes-researchers/our-researchers/nehal-p-vadhan-phd) and director of the Center for Psychedelics Research and Treatment.

Have courage! It is a difficult decision to attend therapy. I hope to make it as easy as possible for you. Hopefully, sufficient trust will be build up where you will feel safe and secure as you explore the issues that are causing you concern. I value and trust the healing power within you. I understand how painful it is to feel lonely, isolated, depressed, anxious, angry, helpless, and hopeless. You are not alone. I will be there to support you to enhance your mental well-being and learn better coping skills.

When everything turns dark, the light that you see at the end of the tunnel will show you the way toward a new life.." " Counseling for a new life for You " " Cuando todo se torna oscuridad, esa luz que ves al final del tunel, te mostrara el camino hacia una nueva vida " " Consejeria para una nueva vida para Ti "

I work in private practice with individuals and couples who seek to improve their emotional wellbeing and quality of life. My specialties include include treatment of anxiety, depression, relationship issues, self esteem, substance abuse, and couples work. I practice through a relational, psychodynamic, collaborative approach with clients in my office on the Upper West Side of NYC. I charge on a sliding scale and am flexible with fee based on the individual financial needs of my clients. I am open to working through facetime/google chat/skype sessions.

Hello, I am Lisandry Segura. I’m a bilingual English/Spanish licensed Social Worker with 18 years of experience providing counseling and some clinical therapy and to clients in need. I earned my Bachelors in Communication from Herbert Lehman College and my Masters in Clinical Social Work from Fordham University. I’ve worked in many different clinical settings ever since. I am a passionate and empathetic therapist with strong counseling abilities and an understanding of interpersonal familial relationships. I have experience leading clients through a strength-based approach and play therapy for children.