Therapists in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, NY
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Jonnel A Hannibal
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, NY 11238 (Online Only)
Life is hard. Let's team up to help you get through it as efficiently as possible. My educational background as an LCSW and your lived experience will help us develop a well-balanced life to deal with life stressors in an appropriate manner. I look forward to partnering with you.
Life is hard. Let's team up to help you get through it as efficiently as possible. My educational background as an LCSW and your lived experience will help us develop a well-balanced life to deal with life stressors in an appropriate manner. I look forward to partnering with you.
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Becky Cooke Schultz
Art Therapist, LCAT, ATR-BC, LPC
Verified Verified
Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, NY 11238 (Online Only)
If you experience overwhelming anxiety loops, feel the weight of grief, or are impacted by trauma - I might be a good fit for you. I can help by pointing out patterns or themes that I notice, explore how and why the brain is wired the way it is, and help you build up armor to face whatever life throws at you. A typical session with me includes talking, cursing, crying, laughing, questioning, and a whole lot of compassion.
If you experience overwhelming anxiety loops, feel the weight of grief, or are impacted by trauma - I might be a good fit for you. I can help by pointing out patterns or themes that I notice, explore how and why the brain is wired the way it is, and help you build up armor to face whatever life throws at you. A typical session with me includes talking, cursing, crying, laughing, questioning, and a whole lot of compassion.
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Erica Wickett
Art Therapist, LCAT, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, NY 11215 (Online Only)
Hello! I'm Erica (she/her), a psychotherapist and art therapist dedicated to supporting clients in addressing challenges related to anxiety, depression, relationships, and unexpected life transitions. My therapeutic approach is characterized by warmth and compassion, focusing on helping those in early adulthood navigate the complexities of relationships with others and themselves. Throughout my career, I've gained valuable experience working with diverse age groups and diagnoses in non-profit agencies.
Hello! I'm Erica (she/her), a psychotherapist and art therapist dedicated to supporting clients in addressing challenges related to anxiety, depression, relationships, and unexpected life transitions. My therapeutic approach is characterized by warmth and compassion, focusing on helping those in early adulthood navigate the complexities of relationships with others and themselves. Throughout my career, I've gained valuable experience working with diverse age groups and diagnoses in non-profit agencies.
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Reka Prasad
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, NY 11238 (Online Only)
Our time together will be that pause in the week to explore whatever challenges you may be experiencing. I work with people of all backgrounds but specialize in children of immigrants. I'm a systems oriented therapist who is trained in family therapy, somatic and trauma informed modalities and center a spiritual approach to the work. We'll identify all the factors that have brought you to this place in your life - intergenerational family dynamics, society, schooling, identity, etc. so that you can keep what you want and leave the rest behind.
Our time together will be that pause in the week to explore whatever challenges you may be experiencing. I work with people of all backgrounds but specialize in children of immigrants. I'm a systems oriented therapist who is trained in family therapy, somatic and trauma informed modalities and center a spiritual approach to the work. We'll identify all the factors that have brought you to this place in your life - intergenerational family dynamics, society, schooling, identity, etc. so that you can keep what you want and leave the rest behind.
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Holly Stuart-Caines
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, NY 11238
Creating a safe and trusting space where individuals can be emotionally vulnerable without fear of judgement is my first priority as a therapist. You can be confident I will treat you with respect, and I will honor your dignity and worth. I welcome you and all that comes with you.
Creating a safe and trusting space where individuals can be emotionally vulnerable without fear of judgement is my first priority as a therapist. You can be confident I will treat you with respect, and I will honor your dignity and worth. I welcome you and all that comes with you.
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Kelly J. Wise
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW-R, CST
Verified Verified
14 Endorsed
Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, NY 11238
I have extensive experience doing therapy with individuals, couples and families. My practical and positive approach has helped hundreds of people just like you! I have over 15 years of experience and love helping people in a comfortable, professional and private office environment that will put you at ease. I have a compassionate, caring, and nonjudgmental style that begins with carefully listening to the issues and deciding together with you on your goals for therapy. I am skilled in many different therapy techniques and frameworks that we can use to help you reach your goals.
I have extensive experience doing therapy with individuals, couples and families. My practical and positive approach has helped hundreds of people just like you! I have over 15 years of experience and love helping people in a comfortable, professional and private office environment that will put you at ease. I have a compassionate, caring, and nonjudgmental style that begins with carefully listening to the issues and deciding together with you on your goals for therapy. I am skilled in many different therapy techniques and frameworks that we can use to help you reach your goals.
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Priscilla Jenkins
MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, NY 11238 (Online Only)
I imagine that a client's issues may lie in building a supportive and trusting environment. I work toward building an atmosphere of comfort and openness in order to foster a growing and caring relationship. I strive to have a relationship that is goal oriented and collaborative in order to create and achieve goals and foster creative And meaningful connections. Understanding their place and space and life experiences that have contributed to who they are can better assist them with understanding their role and instill hope and confidence.
I imagine that a client's issues may lie in building a supportive and trusting environment. I work toward building an atmosphere of comfort and openness in order to foster a growing and caring relationship. I strive to have a relationship that is goal oriented and collaborative in order to create and achieve goals and foster creative And meaningful connections. Understanding their place and space and life experiences that have contributed to who they are can better assist them with understanding their role and instill hope and confidence.
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Ann Eisenstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, NY 11238
I am interested in treating people working 12-step recovery programs.Having a close working knowledge of the program greatly enhances the patient's work in both contexts. Many people struggle with "the God thing," the sponsor relationship, and other common stumbling blocks. These can be explored in terms of the meaning these issues have in the patient's history and inner world. Chronic character patterns revealed in step-work (e.g. Fourth Step's "searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves") can be explored in greater depth.
An addictions perspective is often useful with other patients as well.
I am interested in treating people working 12-step recovery programs.Having a close working knowledge of the program greatly enhances the patient's work in both contexts. Many people struggle with "the God thing," the sponsor relationship, and other common stumbling blocks. These can be explored in terms of the meaning these issues have in the patient's history and inner world. Chronic character patterns revealed in step-work (e.g. Fourth Step's "searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves") can be explored in greater depth.
An addictions perspective is often useful with other patients as well.
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Adele Rolider
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, NY 11238
I work psychodynamically and use an eclectic approach. My appreciation for attachment theory, humanistic and modern psychoanalytic knowledge bases as well as the mind body connection all inform my clinical work. Psychotherapy is a wonderful tool to help someone find out more of who they are, the sources of their distress, and what they need and want for a more joyful, empowered and present life. I also have a degree in music therapy and where appropriate or requested, use music and creative expression to assist. Please feel free to contact me to consult about your interest in pursuing psychotherapy at this time.
I work psychodynamically and use an eclectic approach. My appreciation for attachment theory, humanistic and modern psychoanalytic knowledge bases as well as the mind body connection all inform my clinical work. Psychotherapy is a wonderful tool to help someone find out more of who they are, the sources of their distress, and what they need and want for a more joyful, empowered and present life. I also have a degree in music therapy and where appropriate or requested, use music and creative expression to assist. Please feel free to contact me to consult about your interest in pursuing psychotherapy at this time.
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Dr. Steven Fried
Psychologist, PhD, JD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, NY 11217 (Online Only)
Dr. Steven Fried is the Founder and Director of New Pathways Counseling Center. He is a Licensed Psychologist and has been in private practice for nearly 30 years. He is a Certified School Psychologist, has Post-Graduate Certification in Family Therapy, and is considered an expert in psychological testing. Dr. Fried is a published author, has been on the faculty at NYU for 25 years and a consultant at Brooklyn Hospital. He also helped coordinate the delivery of emergency mental health services and supervised dozens of practitioners in the aftermath of the World Trade Center attack. Dr. Fried obtained his Ph.D. at Hofstra University.
Dr. Steven Fried is the Founder and Director of New Pathways Counseling Center. He is a Licensed Psychologist and has been in private practice for nearly 30 years. He is a Certified School Psychologist, has Post-Graduate Certification in Family Therapy, and is considered an expert in psychological testing. Dr. Fried is a published author, has been on the faculty at NYU for 25 years and a consultant at Brooklyn Hospital. He also helped coordinate the delivery of emergency mental health services and supervised dozens of practitioners in the aftermath of the World Trade Center attack. Dr. Fried obtained his Ph.D. at Hofstra University.
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Kate McGuire
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, NY 11238
Being human is hard; that is an undeniable fact. Life is full of immense joy and gut wrenching heartache, high highs and low lows. I wholeheartedly believe that one of the most powerful benefits of being engaged in therapy is that you don’t have to face life alone. People are wired for connection and it is my mission for my clients to feel seen, heard, and deeply cared for in my presence. I work with adult individuals and couples to explore where they are in life, how they got there, and where they would like to go.
Being human is hard; that is an undeniable fact. Life is full of immense joy and gut wrenching heartache, high highs and low lows. I wholeheartedly believe that one of the most powerful benefits of being engaged in therapy is that you don’t have to face life alone. People are wired for connection and it is my mission for my clients to feel seen, heard, and deeply cared for in my presence. I work with adult individuals and couples to explore where they are in life, how they got there, and where they would like to go.
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Phebe Palin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CHHC
Verified Verified
Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, NY 11238
Integrative counseling with a holistic health emphasis is effective for building greater awareness and self-acceptance, changing unsatisfying patterns and behaviors and developing the necessary skills to meet your goals. This approach assists you in understanding & reclaiming your true nature, encompassing the inherent qualities of happiness, well-being, presence and love. I work with clients struggling with life transitions and challenges, such as; career change, strengthening relationships, depression, anxiety, anger and stress management, codependency, addictions, parenting, separation and divorce, health concerns, etc . . .
Integrative counseling with a holistic health emphasis is effective for building greater awareness and self-acceptance, changing unsatisfying patterns and behaviors and developing the necessary skills to meet your goals. This approach assists you in understanding & reclaiming your true nature, encompassing the inherent qualities of happiness, well-being, presence and love. I work with clients struggling with life transitions and challenges, such as; career change, strengthening relationships, depression, anxiety, anger and stress management, codependency, addictions, parenting, separation and divorce, health concerns, etc . . .
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Catarina Montenegro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, NY 11238
I'm dedicated to providing a warm, nonjudgmental, and supportive space where you can feel seen and empowered to achieve your goals. I acknowledge the bravery and courage it takes to seek help, and I'm here to support you through that journey with compassion. Whether you're looking for an empathetic listener or practical coping skills and tools, I'm dedicated to creating an individualized treatment plan, supporting and collaborating with you every step of the way.
I'm dedicated to providing a warm, nonjudgmental, and supportive space where you can feel seen and empowered to achieve your goals. I acknowledge the bravery and courage it takes to seek help, and I'm here to support you through that journey with compassion. Whether you're looking for an empathetic listener or practical coping skills and tools, I'm dedicated to creating an individualized treatment plan, supporting and collaborating with you every step of the way.
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Park Slope Psychologist/Life Lessons Psychological
Psychologist, PhD, NBP, CSOTS, CGCS
Verified Verified
Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, NY 11238
Locating a therapist can be a fearful and daunting process, however, once found can be rewarding as you begin to express your deepest and most personal story. Are you struggling with depression, anxiety or low self-esteem? Are you experiencing marital discord or dealing with a child who presents with attention difficulties, defiancy or truancy? Do you find it difficult to manage your emotions and set limits for your children? Do you often feel overwhelmed and have noone to talk to? I look forward to helping you resolve your varied issues. Most of all I look forward to empowering you.
Locating a therapist can be a fearful and daunting process, however, once found can be rewarding as you begin to express your deepest and most personal story. Are you struggling with depression, anxiety or low self-esteem? Are you experiencing marital discord or dealing with a child who presents with attention difficulties, defiancy or truancy? Do you find it difficult to manage your emotions and set limits for your children? Do you often feel overwhelmed and have noone to talk to? I look forward to helping you resolve your varied issues. Most of all I look forward to empowering you.
Carletta Simmons
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, NY 11217 (Online Only)
Eliminate that dark cloud of anxiety and depression hanging over your life. Together we’ll walk out of that storm.
Eliminate that dark cloud of anxiety and depression hanging over your life. Together we’ll walk out of that storm.
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Diana Morozov, Psy.D.
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, NY 11217 (Online Only)
Dr. Diana Morozov is the Clinic Director at Aurora Psychological Services. She provides long and short-term individual psychotherapy to adults, adolescents, and couples from multicultural backgrounds, presenting with mood, anxiety, adjustment, relational, and personality concerns and disorders. She uses a blend of interventions that are directly tailored to patient needs and presentation including CBT, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Solution Focused Techniques, and others. Find out more on our website at www.auroracntr.com
Dr. Diana Morozov is the Clinic Director at Aurora Psychological Services. She provides long and short-term individual psychotherapy to adults, adolescents, and couples from multicultural backgrounds, presenting with mood, anxiety, adjustment, relational, and personality concerns and disorders. She uses a blend of interventions that are directly tailored to patient needs and presentation including CBT, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Solution Focused Techniques, and others. Find out more on our website at www.auroracntr.com
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I am a mindfully compassionate licensed psychologist with a temperament that is innately optimistic. Over the past 25 years, I am grateful to have had many opportunities to provide evidence based therapeutic services to a diverse client population that encompass a wide range of cultures, developmental ages and psychiatric issues. As a passionate life-long student, I obtained a doctor of psychology degree in Applied Psychology from New York University Steinhardt School of Human Development and Education as well as a master’s of science in education and an advanced certificate in school psychology from Brooklyn College.
I am a mindfully compassionate licensed psychologist with a temperament that is innately optimistic. Over the past 25 years, I am grateful to have had many opportunities to provide evidence based therapeutic services to a diverse client population that encompass a wide range of cultures, developmental ages and psychiatric issues. As a passionate life-long student, I obtained a doctor of psychology degree in Applied Psychology from New York University Steinhardt School of Human Development and Education as well as a master’s of science in education and an advanced certificate in school psychology from Brooklyn College.
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New Pathways Counseling Center
PhD, LMSW, LCSW, MHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, NY 11217 (Online Only)
We understand the challenges of finding an experienced, caring in-network therapist. At New Pathways, we believe that every individual is worthy and deserving of health, wellness, connection, and love. You deserve to be seen and heard. You deserve to have a dedicated time and space where all of the focus is on you and helping you discover new ways to engage with yourself and the world around you.
We understand the challenges of finding an experienced, caring in-network therapist. At New Pathways, we believe that every individual is worthy and deserving of health, wellness, connection, and love. You deserve to be seen and heard. You deserve to have a dedicated time and space where all of the focus is on you and helping you discover new ways to engage with yourself and the world around you.
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Vivien K. Zak
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, BCD, ACSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, NY 11238
Many people approach therapy as a last resort, when most everything else has disappointed them. Some know what they are missing in their life, but not how to begin to find it. Others know that something is "off," but not what that something is. Whatever may have brought you to the moment in time when you are looking at this, it is a unique opportunity to begin -- or continue -- to look at your life with another person essentially bearing witness to the process.
Many people approach therapy as a last resort, when most everything else has disappointed them. Some know what they are missing in their life, but not how to begin to find it. Others know that something is "off," but not what that something is. Whatever may have brought you to the moment in time when you are looking at this, it is a unique opportunity to begin -- or continue -- to look at your life with another person essentially bearing witness to the process.
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Mary Fraioli
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, NY 11238
I have been very privileged to work with wonderful clients over my twenty years of clinical practice. I have the utmost respect for my clients as they take the first step in reaching out for help. Dissatisfaction, unfulfillment and unhappiness in one's life is a great burden for anyone to carry. In my sessions, I work collaboratively and diligently with my clients to understand where they are in their lives and what is it they want to achieve. Through a dynamic and thoughtfully guided process we work together to move beyond the status quo and reach new and more satisfying ways of experiencing oneself.
I have been very privileged to work with wonderful clients over my twenty years of clinical practice. I have the utmost respect for my clients as they take the first step in reaching out for help. Dissatisfaction, unfulfillment and unhappiness in one's life is a great burden for anyone to carry. In my sessions, I work collaboratively and diligently with my clients to understand where they are in their lives and what is it they want to achieve. Through a dynamic and thoughtfully guided process we work together to move beyond the status quo and reach new and more satisfying ways of experiencing oneself.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, NY
100+
Average cost per session
$175
Therapists in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, NY who prioritize treating:
93% | Anxiety |
88% | Depression |
84% | Relationship Issues |
80% | Self Esteem |
71% | Trauma and PTSD |
70% | Life Transitions |
63% | Stress |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
79% | Aetna |
68% | Cigna and Evernorth |
67% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, NY see their clients
63% | In Person and Online | |
37% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
80% | Female | |
14% | Male | |
6% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Prospect Heights, 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.