Therapists in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, NY
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Kathleen Stack
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, NY 11231
With a warm, interactive style, I help people of all ages come to a deeper understanding of the interplay between their experiences, emotions and everyday lives. Armed with greater self-awareness and acceptance, you can build on your strengths and create the life you want for yourself. The core of my work is problem-solving. What do you want your life to look like? What's standing in your way? Our work together can help you answer these questions, while giving you lifelong skills for coping with life's inevitable challenges.
With a warm, interactive style, I help people of all ages come to a deeper understanding of the interplay between their experiences, emotions and everyday lives. Armed with greater self-awareness and acceptance, you can build on your strengths and create the life you want for yourself. The core of my work is problem-solving. What do you want your life to look like? What's standing in your way? Our work together can help you answer these questions, while giving you lifelong skills for coping with life's inevitable challenges.
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Nicole Cuttita
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, NY 11215 (Online Only)
Meaningful relationships help maintain mental and physical health and can be an antidote to stress. When our core relationships are struggling or when we're struggling to build core relationships, the stress and loneliness can permeate all aspects of our lives. Relational stress and loneliness are reasons many people seek the support of a therapist. Through therapy, clients can explore relationship patterns and barriers preventing them from making and maintaining meaningful and warm connection with others.
Meaningful relationships help maintain mental and physical health and can be an antidote to stress. When our core relationships are struggling or when we're struggling to build core relationships, the stress and loneliness can permeate all aspects of our lives. Relational stress and loneliness are reasons many people seek the support of a therapist. Through therapy, clients can explore relationship patterns and barriers preventing them from making and maintaining meaningful and warm connection with others.
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Millen Umoh
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, NY 11231
Have you experienced a recent break-up, separation, or divorce? I specialize in providing individual therapy for these and other difficult life transitions. By working together to better understand your challenges and feelings, you can develop skills to help resolve distress and move towards self-awareness, personal growth, and a sense of inner peace. While we can't always change difficult situations of the past, we can seek to learn from them and build upon our strengths for the future.
Have you experienced a recent break-up, separation, or divorce? I specialize in providing individual therapy for these and other difficult life transitions. By working together to better understand your challenges and feelings, you can develop skills to help resolve distress and move towards self-awareness, personal growth, and a sense of inner peace. While we can't always change difficult situations of the past, we can seek to learn from them and build upon our strengths for the future.
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My approach to therapy is to create a supportive and compassionate space that will allow us to challenge and explore patterns of behavior, relationship dynamics, thoughts and experiences, while allowing healing to occur on the path to achieving your therapeutic goals.
My approach to therapy is to create a supportive and compassionate space that will allow us to challenge and explore patterns of behavior, relationship dynamics, thoughts and experiences, while allowing healing to occur on the path to achieving your therapeutic goals.
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Adelyn Melnikoff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, NY 11231
Adelyn is a seasoned therapist dedicated to guiding individuals toward a life of fulfillment, purpose, and personal growth. Specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Adelyn brings extensive experience from working in Mt. Sinai Hospital system’s top CBT and therapy programs. She has treated a diverse set of adult clients across all life stages, navigating a wide range of psychiatric and medical challenges in both outpatient and inpatient settings. She specializes in trauma- and stressor-related disorders, anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, executive functioning, and the intersection of medical conditions and mental health.
Adelyn is a seasoned therapist dedicated to guiding individuals toward a life of fulfillment, purpose, and personal growth. Specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Adelyn brings extensive experience from working in Mt. Sinai Hospital system’s top CBT and therapy programs. She has treated a diverse set of adult clients across all life stages, navigating a wide range of psychiatric and medical challenges in both outpatient and inpatient settings. She specializes in trauma- and stressor-related disorders, anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, executive functioning, and the intersection of medical conditions and mental health.
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Briana Mendoza
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Children/adolescents: Childhood can be a challenging time and, because children lack the experience and internal resources that adults have, they often express themselves through their behaviors. As a parent it can be hard to understand your child's behaviors or how to address them. In my practice I create a warm, fun, and safe environment and work to establish a trusting relationship so that we can explore your child’s thoughts and feelings. I work collaboratively with parents to help them gain insights into their child's behaviors and how to effectively meet their child’s needs.
Children/adolescents: Childhood can be a challenging time and, because children lack the experience and internal resources that adults have, they often express themselves through their behaviors. As a parent it can be hard to understand your child's behaviors or how to address them. In my practice I create a warm, fun, and safe environment and work to establish a trusting relationship so that we can explore your child’s thoughts and feelings. I work collaboratively with parents to help them gain insights into their child's behaviors and how to effectively meet their child’s needs.
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Maura Sheehy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, NY 11231
Waitlist for new clients
Change, growth, and healing are possible for everyone. Using a warm, interactive approach we'll listen to your feelings and thoughts to discover what you need and want in order to feel more alive, fulfilled, and freer to know yourself, be yourself, and express yourself. We'll find the practical strategies and the deeper understanding that will help you to shift patterns of behavior and thought, and sort out relationships. Even when conflict and confusion, sadness, anger, fragmentation, loneliness, fear, stuckness (or any other feeling) seems ever-present, we can heal and change.
Change, growth, and healing are possible for everyone. Using a warm, interactive approach we'll listen to your feelings and thoughts to discover what you need and want in order to feel more alive, fulfilled, and freer to know yourself, be yourself, and express yourself. We'll find the practical strategies and the deeper understanding that will help you to shift patterns of behavior and thought, and sort out relationships. Even when conflict and confusion, sadness, anger, fragmentation, loneliness, fear, stuckness (or any other feeling) seems ever-present, we can heal and change.
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Caitlin Steitzer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, NY 11231 (Online Only)
If you are here, you are probably looking to affect some positive change in your life. I am here to help, support, and encourage you as we together explore, question, and practice new ways of being.
If you are here, you are probably looking to affect some positive change in your life. I am here to help, support, and encourage you as we together explore, question, and practice new ways of being.
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Baraka Elihu
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NBCCH
Verified Verified
Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, NY 11215
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Updates under construction- thank you for your patience.
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Christine Peters
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, NY 11231
Christine has over 10 years of therapy experience, utilizing Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and other approaches. She received her degree from New York University and is also a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults for a variety of issues. These include depression, Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety, phobias, panic, anger, stress, insomnia, ADHD, autism, developmental delays, and work/home/school issues.
Christine has over 10 years of therapy experience, utilizing Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and other approaches. She received her degree from New York University and is also a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults for a variety of issues. These include depression, Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety, phobias, panic, anger, stress, insomnia, ADHD, autism, developmental delays, and work/home/school issues.
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Tina Tacorian
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Are you feeling stuck or unsatisfied in your relationships? Do you feel like you have a hard time connecting with the people in your life? Maybe you feel overwhelmed or like you’re just going through the motions to get by? Or perhaps you want to feel more alive and energized but are afraid of being rejected or abandoned? The capacity for emotional growth and transformation lies within each of us and I believe this begins with the healing power of authentic human relationships. It is only when we feel safe that we can begin to transform our pain.
Are you feeling stuck or unsatisfied in your relationships? Do you feel like you have a hard time connecting with the people in your life? Maybe you feel overwhelmed or like you’re just going through the motions to get by? Or perhaps you want to feel more alive and energized but are afraid of being rejected or abandoned? The capacity for emotional growth and transformation lies within each of us and I believe this begins with the healing power of authentic human relationships. It is only when we feel safe that we can begin to transform our pain.
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Life is not random. Sometimes we have this intuition in the midst of difficult situations but are not sure what to do with it. Turning points are usually waiting for us when we get inside the themes brought on by the difficulty. I work collaboratively on finding those points of insight, putting them into workable terms, and taking actionable steps with you. In practice, this happens via a combination of approaches I have found useful and effective. Including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Object Relations theory, and other models. I have several years of post-graduate institute training and experience.
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The collective grief of the pandemic has left us facing anxiety and unstability we may have already been managing before, but it's now magnified by the loss of so much of what we remember having. Emerging feelings can include grief, depression, relationship issues, parenting stress, and even anger. This can leave us feeling isolated and alone as we struggle to navigate through the monotony and difficulties of our new every day.
The collective grief of the pandemic has left us facing anxiety and unstability we may have already been managing before, but it's now magnified by the loss of so much of what we remember having. Emerging feelings can include grief, depression, relationship issues, parenting stress, and even anger. This can leave us feeling isolated and alone as we struggle to navigate through the monotony and difficulties of our new every day.
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Sadia Zaman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, NY 11215 (Online Only)
Sometimes it's difficult to know the full extent of the way our trauma and life experiences have impacted us. We find ourselves repeating certain patterns that we know are not good for us and can't seem to break the chain, we constantly fall into moods and feelings that it's difficult to pull ourselves out of. In deciding to do therapy with me, together we learn how to identify the ways in which your past trauma and life experiences show up in your adult life and begin rewriting your narrative for your future.
Sometimes it's difficult to know the full extent of the way our trauma and life experiences have impacted us. We find ourselves repeating certain patterns that we know are not good for us and can't seem to break the chain, we constantly fall into moods and feelings that it's difficult to pull ourselves out of. In deciding to do therapy with me, together we learn how to identify the ways in which your past trauma and life experiences show up in your adult life and begin rewriting your narrative for your future.
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Robert Kaye-Walsh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, NY 11215
With curiosity and compassion I aim to offer individuals not merely a physical space to sort through concerns; but the opportunity to create space in the thought process for insight to occur. Through reflection on relationships, and the collaborative examination of formative experiences, we will drive toward the identification and adoption of alternative perspectives. This is a reliable path to healing and meaningful, lasting change. Please do not hesitate to contact me for a free consultation to determine if I would be a "good fit" to aid you in addressing concerns.
With curiosity and compassion I aim to offer individuals not merely a physical space to sort through concerns; but the opportunity to create space in the thought process for insight to occur. Through reflection on relationships, and the collaborative examination of formative experiences, we will drive toward the identification and adoption of alternative perspectives. This is a reliable path to healing and meaningful, lasting change. Please do not hesitate to contact me for a free consultation to determine if I would be a "good fit" to aid you in addressing concerns.
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Mary McGregor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR
Verified Verified
Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, NY 11231
Are you asking yourself, what is a sustainable, meaningful, purposeful life? Maybe you worry you can't be a good partner or parent, or fear you have lost yourself in the race for security and success. I'm here to remind you that you can trust yourself, you've been here all along.
Are you asking yourself, what is a sustainable, meaningful, purposeful life? Maybe you worry you can't be a good partner or parent, or fear you have lost yourself in the race for security and success. I'm here to remind you that you can trust yourself, you've been here all along.
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Alexa Rillman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, NY 11215 (Online Only)
I am a New York based psychotherapist that offers individual therapy to adults and adolescents who are experiencing concerns related to depression, anxiety, self-esteem, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and LGBTQIA+ issues. My aim is to create an environment that allows for curiosity and exploration of what keeps you stuck right now and what can help move you forward. I also have a particular interest in how cultural and societal factors impact that way we see ourselves and the challenges we face.
I am a New York based psychotherapist that offers individual therapy to adults and adolescents who are experiencing concerns related to depression, anxiety, self-esteem, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and LGBTQIA+ issues. My aim is to create an environment that allows for curiosity and exploration of what keeps you stuck right now and what can help move you forward. I also have a particular interest in how cultural and societal factors impact that way we see ourselves and the challenges we face.
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Susanna Beacom
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, NY 11231 (Online Only)
In these unsettling times, it can be all too easy to revert to the comfort of the familiar. But before you act reflexively, ask yourself whether you can imagine acting reflectively and with intention. Our work together will encourage you to examine your automatic beliefs and default settings and question whether old patterns are serving you well. Experimenting with fresh approaches to challenging situations often leads to surprising new outcomes and allows you to reshape the narrative you carry about yourself, which in turn may shift your relationships with others.
In these unsettling times, it can be all too easy to revert to the comfort of the familiar. But before you act reflexively, ask yourself whether you can imagine acting reflectively and with intention. Our work together will encourage you to examine your automatic beliefs and default settings and question whether old patterns are serving you well. Experimenting with fresh approaches to challenging situations often leads to surprising new outcomes and allows you to reshape the narrative you carry about yourself, which in turn may shift your relationships with others.
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Christian D Haase
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, NY 11231 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
How you feel in relationship with your therapist is really important. As a therapist I center developing a genuine relationship with you so that collaboration can be natural. The intent is to work together to discover (or reinforce) helpful approaches to address your desired areas of growth. Empathy, autonomy, and accountability are values I center to empower you to nurture your mental health and relationship goals. We can work together to take what is realized in therapy, and apply it to your real life.
How you feel in relationship with your therapist is really important. As a therapist I center developing a genuine relationship with you so that collaboration can be natural. The intent is to work together to discover (or reinforce) helpful approaches to address your desired areas of growth. Empathy, autonomy, and accountability are values I center to empower you to nurture your mental health and relationship goals. We can work together to take what is realized in therapy, and apply it to your real life.
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Meghan Lunne
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, NY 11215 (Online Only)
Building and maintaining a healthy relationship with yourself and others creates a solid foundation for all areas of your life. Sometimes these relationships flow with ease and other times we are faced with challenges or transitions that might feel difficult to navigate alone. I work one-on-one with adults in providing therapeutic support through a collaborative, dynamic, and personalized approach. I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, chronic illness, trauma, and grief.
Building and maintaining a healthy relationship with yourself and others creates a solid foundation for all areas of your life. Sometimes these relationships flow with ease and other times we are faced with challenges or transitions that might feel difficult to navigate alone. I work one-on-one with adults in providing therapeutic support through a collaborative, dynamic, and personalized approach. I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, chronic illness, trauma, and grief.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, NY
300+
Average cost per session
$200
Therapists in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, NY who prioritize treating:
95% | Anxiety |
88% | Depression |
85% | Relationship Issues |
78% | Self Esteem |
73% | Trauma and PTSD |
70% | Grief |
69% | Life Transitions |
Average years in practice
12 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
78% | Aetna |
59% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
52% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, NY see their clients
63% | In Person and Online | |
37% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
78% | Female | |
22% | Male |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn?
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.