Somatic Therapists in Brooklyn, NY

I believe that people have an innate capacity to heal and change. Access to this healing is sometimes blocked by negative and destructive patterns that are formed when there is a need to adapt and survive difficult, traumatic or overwhelming experiences. In a collaborative, empathic, and safe atmosphere, I facilitate people’s connections to their own resources and foster the creation of a compassionate self that is free to make mindful choices and unhook old patterns. Through psychodynamic and somatically oriented approaches, people find new insights and awareness, build resiliency and create pathways to greater fulfillment.

You’re ready to realign to your authentic self with clarity, creativity, self compassion, and connection. I use a creative and effective approach to guide people to heal their pain that goes beyond talk therapy. Together we will create a pace that works best for you, and uncover the root of behavior that is no longer serving your highest good. I will help you identify what is burdening you, how to maneuver stressors, and recalibrate your body and mind to accept goodness into your life with ease.

I have been seeing individual, couples and families for the past 20 years, I received clinical training at the Ackerman Institute. I also have specialized training in EMDR, Emotionally Focused Therapy, as well as Somatic Experiencing. I am in ongoing supervision with colleagues in the field, and attend conferences and maintain an interest in reading up on all the latest theories and new developments in psychotherapy. I have raised a family of my own, and have experienced first hand the challenges and demands of creating healthy relationships. I enjoy working with people and believe in the importance of a positive perspective.

I'm an interactive, collaborative therapist. Clients tell me they appreciate our work together feels unique to them. In therapy, you and I will explore the things that have you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected and/or depressed. I'll support your discovery of fruitful questions to ask yourself, and guide you in a process of connecting more deeply with your innate cognitive, emotional, intuitive and creative strengths. Individually or as a couple, I'll work with you to build a sense of calm connection with yourself, and with others. You'll begin to release from old life patterns and notice yourself living differently.

With warmth and openness, I am dedicated to working skillfully, creatively, and collaboratively to explore, untangle, and heal the roots of clients’ emotional challenges, in pursuit of growth and greater wellbeing. I blend practical tools and exercises from therapies including CBT, DBT, and ACT with a psychodynamic, depth-oriented approach, tailoring my work to meet clients’ individual and unique needs.

Finding the right therapist can feel daunting. I encourage you to trust your intuition and find someone with whom you truly resonate. I work from a relational perspective which means the therapeutic relationship is the foundation of a successful therapy experience and an integral part of the entire process. I believe that spiraling toward health is everyone's natural state of being. Incorporating body, mind, and spirit, I work together with clients to transform and transcend blocks that stand in the way of actualizing their ultimate potentials.

I specialize in work with LGBTQ+ adults seeking support with various kinds of life transitions, reintegrating difficult moments from the past into the present, and building confidence and self-efficacy. I work best with clients who are interested in defining clear goals for our work together, and who are seeking structured therapy sessions that address the goals we set while maintaining room for flexibility as our work changes over time.

Have your previous experiences with therapy left you not quite satisfied? Did simply talking about your difficulties seem to lose its impact after a while? Or perhaps you feel like you stayed with a therapist for longer than you wished without much improvement? If you deeply desire personal growth and are motivated to dedicate energy towards achieving it, true lasting change is within reach. Using Internal Family Systems therapy, Jessica will assist you in moving beyond the painful patterns you have already talked through and shine new awareness on what lies beneath.

I have a Bachelor's degree in Public Communication and have dedicated over a decade to improving mental health and well-being in New York. I volunteered as a Peer Advocate in Western New York and focused on assisting individuals with developmental and intellectual challenges. During the pandemic, I pursued a Master's in social work and now give back to my community as a clinical social worker. I enjoy spending time with my family, practicing yoga, working out, and crocheting in my free time.

When you enter my office, your wellness becomes my concern. I believe that no two clients are the same. When you come to see me I make a customized treatment plan tailored to your personal needs and goals using the best evidence based modalities. I utilize CBT, DBT, EMDR, EX/RP, mindfulness, positive psychology, somatic interventions, and relaxation techniques. I treat anxiety, OCD, PTSD, trauma, depression, and grief. I specialize in women's mental health treating those suffering from infertility, perinatal loss, postpartum PMADs, and menopause. I promote healing using a mind-body approach.

Are you looking to slow things down inside when your world seems never to stop? In order to shift anything, one must reach, with a gentle touch, the parts of ourselves that are able to transform. I passionately hold that we could all use a way to slow down our rapidly evolving lives—a way to hold space for what drives us forward, or slows us down in ways we’d like to speed up. Therapy is a space to peel back layers to help you move toward being fully expressed, in steady, easy participation with your life—even with its inevitable ups and downs and the in-between spaces.

If you are looking for relief from daily stressors, support during a life transition, are working through a traumatic experience, or even in need of intensive therapy for more difficult emotional and mental health issues, I will work with you in an individualized process to create change and growth in your life. I help individuals of all ages using therapeutic techniques that are tailored to meet each person's specific and unique needs. I also work with parents, adolescents, and families seeking to restore equilibrium and health within the family system.

I establish trust with the people I have the honor of working with. I ask for consent, and I use tools and techniques with gentleness and mindfulness. I work collaboratively, I ask about goals, dreams and aspirations, and am transparent about what I am doing and why and how I intend to support. If something is not working or doesn't feel good, I am always open to trying a different way or bringing in additional support as needed. Part of my commitment to doing this work is doing my own work, and I remain active in building my own ability to be present, resourceful, skilled, and energized to provide support.

Some people come to therapy knowing exactly what they want to work on. Others have a more vague sense that something in their lives is wrong. Both motivations can be an incredible opportunity to learn more about oneself and figure out how to build a more authentic and fulfilling life. I work with clients who may experience anxiety, depression, or the effects of trauma. I also assist clients in identifying and breaking outside of societal norms to figure out their true personal and interpersonal needs. With couples, I use a variety of methods to help build stronger relationships.

When my clients first encounter me, their lives often feel stuck and overwhelming. Trying to navigate experiences of disconnection, or untenable situations. Many struggle with managing body image, family/ relationships, career, and dating. Together, we will explore the experiences and relationships that have created and impacted the person you are today. My orientation towards psychotherapy is psychodynamic and relational. Collaboratively processing complex attachment and relationships, I will be with you, supporting you, every step of the way.

If you are feeling stuck and overwhelmed, you came to the right place. Together, we'll gain insight into what's getting in your way to restore balance to your life. I'll help you identify distorted thinking, modify beliefs, alter behavior, and relate to yourself and others in a way that feels easeful and gratifying. I am warm, non-judgmental, and direct—no subject is off limits, and humor is welcome! My style is integrative, merging evidence-based therapies with alternative “new-wave" therapies, honoring the connection between mind, body and spirit. I am strengths-based, trauma-informed, LGBTQ+ affirmative, and nonpathologizing.

Hello and welcome to my page! I believe that all individuals are capable of healing and growth with the help of an understanding, compassionate, and supportive therapist. Therapy is a vulnerable process and I strive to provide an environment where my client feels safe. I also believe that insight alone is not enough for change to occur and therefore I bring experiential work into the room, often engaging the body and somatic experience in our work. My approach to therapy integrates Attachment Theory, Psychodynamic Theory, Emotion-Focused Therapy, Experiential Therapy, and Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP).

I provide relational and somatic psychotherapy to individuals and couples who desire a deeper and more intimate connection to themselves. My definition of healing involves working with the heart, mind, body, and the soul. Through the integration of these parts, we learn to listen to the truth that lives deep within us and we develop a deep, unconditional, and unwavering love for ourselves. This self-love frees us up to experience more connection.

I am happy to see you via video sessions (only) during this time. My name is Hebah (pronounced Hib-a), and I am excited you found my profile. Therapy is about discussing your problems, but that’s only the beginning. When you develop a relationship with an empathic, attuned therapist, you will find your inherent strength, heal old emotional wounds, discover new ways to solve problems and change how you live your life. I am a bilingual (English/Arabic) therapist with over ten years of psychotherapy experience. I use a straightforward, gentle, respectful, non-blaming, culturally sensitive approach to counseling.