Therapists in Downtown, Brooklyn, NY

Experienced individual and couples therapist. Often times, people find that they experience unhappiness, anxiety, or repeated obstacles to getting what they want in relationships, work, or other areas of our lives. Through a cooperative, supportive relationship with the right therapist, you can learn how to cope with what the "universe" throws your way, and which of your own behaviors and conflicts are contributing to your unhappiness. By talking with someone you trust and feel comfortable with, I believe anyone can learn to know themselves better and to live more consciously and deliberately. I teach and practice psychoanalysis.

Searching for the right therapist is sort of like dating. In order to find the right fit, you may need to search around in order to get a feel for who is out there. I believe the power of therapy evolves from a non-judgmental space where people can finally experience, not only feeling seen and heard, but eventually, accepted and understood. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based out of New York City. I earned a BA in Psychology and Criminal Justice from the University of Michigan and a Masters of Social Work from New York University and hold a specialization in Trauma Studies from the Institute of Contemporary Psychotherapy.

If you are thinking about starting therapy, you may be struggling with a loss or a life transition; feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or just not yourself. In reaching out to begin therapy, you are demonstrating a drive towards healing and growth. In therapy we will tune into that drive to help you access feelings of vitality, wholeness and clarity.

As a therapist, I view the process as a partnership (collaboration) between the client and myself to establish the most appropriate and effective form of treatment. My approach to therapy is an eclectic one. There is no one size fits all. As the client and I begin to work together the most effective treatment modality will reveal its self and will guide the treatment planning process.

Originally from Ireland, Tanya has extensive experience collaborating with individuals across a wide range of mental health issues. Tanya is focused on partnering with clients to help them develop achievable strategies to overcome their challenges. Tanya strives to provide her clients with a warm and supportive space, where they feel comfortable working to address their challenges.

Hervé Boisdé is a board certified clinical hypnosis practitioner and International Board of Hypnotherapy fellow. He obtained his hypnosis training from the Hypnotherapy Academy of America in Albuquerque, New Mexico. With over 400 hours of intensive training from one of the most respected hypnosis schools in the world, Hervé Boisdé obtained his hypnotherapy certification as well as a certificate in medical support hypnosis (CMS).

Whether you're trying therapy for the first time, resuming treatment, or looking for a better fit, you're making healthful steps to taking care of yourself. It may be that you want to alleviate your depressed mood, increase your self-esteem, reduce your anxiety, understand yourself and needs better, or learn how to have healthy relationships. You may also have past unresolved issues or are hard on yourself. The problem may not always be you but the environment you're in. I'll approach you with warmth, empathy, and non-judgment in understanding/making meaning of your current distress and help you identify your personal growth goals.

I'm a licensed psychologist and I help people who may be struggling with stress and anxiety, depression, trauma, and other related challenges. My approach emphasizes understanding and a nonjudgmental stance, and I work to create a safe and welcoming environment. I use evidence-based treatments to help you develop more positive ways of coping with challenges, so you can feel better, thrive, and reach your full potential.

I am a New York State-licensed psychologist and neuropsychologist with several years of clinical experience. My specialty includes neuropsychological, psychological, and psychoeducational evaluations that include the assessment of ADHD, learning disorders, speech and language disorders, pervasive developmental disorders, and mood disorders, among others. I am equipped to work with children as young as 4, adolescents, and young adults. My educational background includes a two-year post-doctoral fellowship in pediatric neuropsychology at Lenox Hill Hospital, a Psy.D. and M.A. in Child/School Psychology from New York University, and a B.A. in psychology from Wesleyan University, Phi Beta Kappa.

My approach to therapy is geared towards both developing insight as well as finding ways to promote healing and growth. In session, we often work to develop a deeper understanding of ourselves and the patterns that permeate our lives. Depending on your goals, we may also incorporate mindfulness or other somatic practices to help promote nervous system regulation. Therefore, sessions can flexibly move between exploratory, experiential, or solution-focused.

Sometimes life can be stressful and overwhelming leaving you feeling as if you are trying to climb out of a hole or as if you are continuously running with no destination. Therapy can help you make changes in your life by helping with achieving goals, and modifying your overall perspective and the way you manage the stressors that you face. Deciding to embark on the therapeutic journey is not an easy decision but the first step in achieving change. I specialize in working with adults that are struggling with transitional issues including changes professionally, in family, as well as yearns to resolve voids in their romantic life.

Are you suffering from anxiety, navigating relationship issues, work stress or family issues? I know what it is to deal with these and much more. I work with clients who face these same challenges on a daily basis and strive to gain better understanding of how to improve their overall mental health.

We all have times where we hit roadblocks that get in the way of finding balance and peace in our work, our relationships and our health. These experiences may distort the perceptions we have of ourselves; bringing up feelings of fear, frustration, loneliness and burnout. Through exploration and introspection, we can identify your obstacles and develop realistic tools to manage stressful circumstances, allowing you to create the life you want.

Are you feeling lost and trying to find your way? Does that journey to self-discovery seem daunting to go alone? Have you experienced a life event that you just don't know how to deal with? And moving forward somehow doesn't seem possible? Beginning therapy can seem scary but it doesn't have to be. There is a reason you are here looking for a therapist. You've just made a positive life choice and you are already on your way to being an even better You.

I seek to meet you where you are and assist you in resolving the pain and confusion that block your sense of peace and authenticity. We will explore the influence of your early life on your personality, relationships, and current stressful situations. Together, we will find tools to relieve any anxiety and confusion, and we will find a place of equilibrium from which you can engage your inner and outer world in newly effective ways. You can then make the changes you need to make to experience fulfillment with yourself and within relationships.

Although you might come to therapy seeking help with your vulnerabilities, I believe you possess the strengths to develop healthy relationships with yourself and others and to change your life. Whether you come to therapy during an acute crisis, have reached a crossroads, or need to process and reflect on a layer of your life, therapy can be a powerful, supportive exploration. If you are seeking a better understanding or to change how you feel related to others, the meaning of important or painful moments in your life, or to develop insight into your life patterns, therapy can be a transformative tool for you.

Welcome, and thank you for visiting my page! I'm here to help you overcome your obstacles no matter where you are on your journey towards change. Sometimes we need help taking that first step. Even when we are well on our way, life's challenges often serve as a deterrent that take us off that path. Maybe you've been facing something for years and don't know where to begin. Together we will address your career, relationship, and other life stressors that are weighing you down. Are there changes that are hard to cope with? Is emotional distress that your are battling with?

Everyone inevitably feels down, anxious, or unmotivated. We struggle with family obligations, identity, relationships, career choices, or just life in general. We may not even be aware of the impact stress has on us. Factor all that in the context of time, money, and societal norms, and we may experience ennui or question our life choices. I want to help people grow and live life in a way that's less challenging, more satisfying, and well-balanced. I collaborate with people to overcome barriers to success, realize and effectively utilize their individual strengths and creativity, and ultimately embrace their own sense of humanity.

Navigating the world can be tough when you consistently try to please others,  have difficulty making decisions, or fear speaking your mind. I work with individuals who are  often marginalized, and exhausted by their unhealthy relationships  with self and others. Often when we attempt to live differently, negative emotions will kick in that cause us to cling to our old ways. I know all too well how difficult it is to feel overwhelmed or trapped by your circumstances. Together we'll push back on negative self talk, poor boundaries, self sabotage, and other unhelpful patterns that may be limiting life choices.