Self-Harming Therapists in Brooklyn, NY

Seeing your child angry, depressed, anxious, and engaging in self destructive behaviors like cutting or using substances is overwhelming, confusing and frightening. Maybe something recently happened that explains these changes, or maybe it feels like this has come out of nowhere. Either way, you have come to the right place, and I am here to help.  I have devoted my practice to supporting teens and their families through one of the most tumultuous times of their life.

Congratulations on taking steps to feel better! Many people struggle with regulating intense emotions, lack impulse control, or use self-harming behaviors to deal with life. Some find themselves in high conflict relationships or have difficulty creating and maintaining boundaries. Even more suffer with negative thoughts, paralyzing procrastination, and excessive rumination that hold them back from living a vibrant life. If these symptoms resonate with you, I hope to support you in overcoming obstacles so you can create a life you love!

Are you ready to embrace positive changes in your life? Are you looking to help your loved one gain the tools they need to reach their full potential? At SageMind Psychology, our expert therapists offer a warm, nonjudgmental space that is uniquely suited to encourage the personal growth and success of you & your loved ones. We help children, teens, and adults make noticeable differences in their lives. Our team is trauma informed, LBGTQIA+ & neurodiversity affirming, & racial justice allied. Same day appointments available at sagemindpsychology.com

You may be feeling stuck, knotted up; undone by anxiety or anger; haunted by memories you simply cannot shake. Our work together can help. Attending with care to your unique passions, desires, fears—and to a history that may feel known but not quite your own—psychoanalytic work can help transform the very narrative of your life. Inviting into speech parts of yourself that may be hungering to speak, and sometimes hiding in plain sight, psychodynamic treatment can lead even the deepest of psychic pain to fall away, all the while allowing something new, something freeing, to emerge.

As a retired school counselor with extensive background in dealing with substance abuse issues, I am best positioned to assist clients with difficulties related to social, academic or behavioral issues. I am particularly attuned to the ways in which parenting styles impact upon the functioning of children and to the most efficient ways of creating change to promote the likeliness of a person's or family's success and happiness. At times, these are most effectively addressed through an examination and fostering of an individual's goal-setting and motivation and how these may encumber his or her movement on the path to future satisfaction.

To others it may appear that you have it all together, but deep down there are things weighing on your heart or mind. You may feel a sense of anxiety, doubt, sadness or frustration without quite understanding why it persists. Or perhaps you have concerns about different areas of your life or the quality of your relationships, knowing well you want them to be different. Wherever you feel a sense of uneasiness, it is my goal to create a safe space for you to talk about and explore these areas, to honor your feelings and to be present as you foster self-awareness.

You worry all the time about being judged by other people. You feel disconnected from your body and, at the same time, feel like it’s all you think about. You question what you say, how your body looks, if you’re doing things “right,” and there are so many times where your mind feels like it’s on a hamster wheel that you can’t stop. You feel on edge all day and sometimes even feel like you may be having a heart attack. You don’t feel like you fit in anywhere. You’ve been made fun of before for so many different parts of who you are. You’ve been called weird or have been misunderstood at work, in your family, and even in some of your dating relationships. You’ve struggled to find someone who feels like a good fit romantically, and you’re worried there’s something wrong with you. You want to feel more connected to yourself again…

We can all get trapped in a way of thinking or relating to the world that does not serve our end goals. I work with clients to help them become aware of these patterns, understand their origin and utility, while at the same time fostering the freedom, perspective, and skills to break away from these patterns when needed. I view therapy as a co-investigative process, where you and I can look together, with neutrality, curiosity and compassion, at the forces that are shaping your emotional life, and see if there might be a different way of experiencing the world.

I enjoy learning about my client; gathering an understanding of their reasons for seeking therapy, giving space to explore the past and current life events that have shaped them, as well as identify the strengths they already possess that can be applied to learning new skills and new perspectives. I work diligently with my clients to become comfortable and confident using what is discussed in sessions, on their own and outside of sessions!

Life can be overwhelming; why go through it alone?! I can help you live a life that excites and invigorates you. I work with you to create an individualized plan based on your needs. You have the tools to succeed in life, and working together we can discover them, as I view my clients as partners in the healing process. Reaching out for help is the first and hardest step leading you in the right direction. Looking forward to hearing from you!

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been working in the field for over 10 years. I graduated from Hunter College with a focus in clinical practice with individuals and families. In my years in the field I have served a wide range of clientele, from adolescents to adults. I specialize in working with those that suffer from trauma, generalized anxiety, depression, personality disorders, eating disorders, substance use and addiction issues. In addition, as a POC therapist, I am familiar with issues of race and how they can impact ones mental health.

As a therapist for seven years working with at-risk youth, adult individuals, and couples and families, I know the wide array of adversities that many encounter. Whether there are internal difficulties an individual/family is experiencing or ACS/Court involvement, my approaches and practice is non-judgmental. I provide culturally competent services that promote healthy and positive relationships. I focus on meeting client’s needs with culturally competent and efficient programs by using strength-based approaches that help empower our clients in addressing their problems while improving weaknesses.

The decision to begin therapy is a courageous one, whether you are looking for support during an especially stressful time or are interested in understanding deeply-rooted patterns that no longer serve you. I acknowledge this powerful step forward and pledge to work collaboratively with you to create a safe, gentle space that encourages you to feel grounded and connected to your authentic self.

NEW virtual groups available! We have an open ongoing Single Womens Dating Group for ages 32-42 and an 8 week Skills-Based Mindfulness group. We offer Letters of Support for Gender Transitioning. Our practice specializies in working with trauma, complex trauma, dissociation and personality disorders. Utilizing an integrative approach with CBT, DBT, Mentalization, Mindfulness, Radical Openness, sensorimotor, EMDR and structural dissociation. I offer low fee sessions ($50) with MHC Clinical Residents under my supervision. All Residents are supervised in utilizing evidence based practices such as DBT and other interventions.

Hello, I'm Marianne De Cesare. I'm a NYS Licensed Clinical Social Worker with creative solutions to anxiety, panic attacks, depression, relationship and work problems.

Navigating life's challenges has been especially difficult lately. With the demands of work, family and relationships, it can be hard to carve out dedicated time for oneself. Kensington Wellness offers accessible, affordable, individualized therapy to support you through a variety of new and long-term stressors. Our dedicated team has a wealth of experience in diverse specialties including social anxiety, depression, career issues, substance use and misuse, life transitions, gender and sexuality, cultural identity and relationships. We give you the space and support to achieve your goals and build the life you want.

Adrienne is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW-R) practicing psychotherapy and providing clinical consultation in New York, New Jersey, Nebraska, and Florida. She is a warm, attentive therapist who works with you to determine your individual needs and goals and to help you move toward finding clarity, healing, and happiness. Adrienne’s interest in counseling began as a volunteer on The Trevor Project’s suicide prevention and crisis intervention lifeline. Her early career focused on working with LGBTQIA+ youth at The Ali Forney Center before transitioning to an outpatient hospital clinic for adolescents and adults with HIV/AIDS.

I specialize in working with adolescents & adults grappling with depression, anxiety, trauma, and self-esteem issues. My approach is distinctly client-centered, focusing on individuals beyond their diagnoses. Using CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) and collaborative goal-setting I help clients develop coping strategies and find peace of mind.

I had received my undergraduate degree in Psychology and minor in Education in 2004 from Touro College, and obtained my Clinical Social Worker degree from Wurzweiler School of Social Work at Yeshiva University in 2006. I had worked with adults and the elderly. I specializes in depression, anxiety disorder, adjustment disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, grief and bereavement, self-love and care. I also worked at a Community Health Home for people with various mental health issues.