Child Therapists in Brooklyn, NY

I am a bilingual LCSW-R with over 19 years experience in the field. My practice areas are working with adults, adolescents, children, couples and families. Expert telemental health clinician recognized by the TeleMental Health Training Certificate (THTC)

Recognizing the need for help is a difficult task. Committing to therapy can be even harder, but can help improve your life. When you are ready, I am here! I am passionate about working with children, adolescents, adults, parents, and families to help overcome challenges and strive to heal! I am here to help you confront and process overwhelming emotions that often cause us to feel alone and defeated. I am here to help you find comfort by building self-compassion, self-forgiveness, and a deeper understanding of yourself!

Ever since I was introduced to the mental health field I knew that becoming a therapist was part of my life’s mission of helping others improve their well-being and quality of life. I have experience working with clients from all walks of life each facing unique struggles and challenges. I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, ODD, and ADD/ADHD. These experiences have awarded me the opportunity to identify gaps in services and develop the skills necessary to meet clients' needs.

Therapy can look and feel very different with each provider. You or your child may have seen therapists in the past who were not able to make a meaningful connection. Or maybe your child has never seen a therapist. At Brooklyn Child Therapy, we work to first build a strong, trusting, empathetic relationship. BCT's goal is to support you and your child by providing a safe space to explore emotions and life experiences, and to practice useful thinking and behavioral strategies. Neurodivergence is welcome and celebrated.

I am a Marriage and Family Psychotherapist in private practice in Brooklyn for over thirty years and formerly Director of Family Services at a large, multi-modal, private counseling center in Manhattan. Although continuing to work with individuals, for the last twenty years my continued training and professional focus has been on couples, children, and families as it became increasingly clear that engaging the family group was so much more effective and efficient. This comes not merely from having the additional information, but from being able to mobilize the inherent strength of the family and its' intrinsic, natural movement towards growth.

I specialize in social, behavioral, and learning needs in individuals of all ages with a specialization in early childhood. My expertise includes serving clients with or without formal diagnoses, including autism (ASD), ADHD, LD, and anxiety.

The decision to start therapy is a very personal and courageous one. Therapy is a process of change, empowerment, and self-growth. I have worked with people from all age groups, ranging from children to older adults. I have a particular interest in the psychological adjustments of parenthood. It is through the struggles in life where we emerge stronger and more compassionate people.

I work with children, adolescents and adults who may be facing stressful circumstances, life transitions or conflicted relationships. My approach is eclectic and collaborative, drawing from various therapeutic approaches based on the specific needs of the client. My goal is to provide an environment of safety and trust in which patterns and conflicts can be openly explored in order to increase self awareness, decrease anxiety and depression and improve one's overall sense of well-being.

I have been in practice for 41 years at the same location serving a diverse client population including adults children, adolescents,teenagers,couples and the elderly. I am a forensic therapist who has testified in court. I have been identified as an expert witness. In addition, I have supervised other social workers who want to t are the licensing test for LCSW. During my private practice I have provided consultations to individuals seeking a therapist qualified to assist them in resolving the issues they are grappling with.

Finding a therapist can be overwhelming and intimidating. I recognize the importance of building a safe and trusting relationship with you to best support you and your needs. My approach is highlighted by my warmth, creativity, and humor, which informs my ability to build rapport and strengthen our therapeutic relationship. I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents, young adults and their families in inpatient, outpatient and school settings. I believe in utilizing a collaborative approach, drawing from your experiences and insights to support growth and healing.

Michaela is a passionate Cognitive Behavioral therapist (which is the most effective, researched, and validated therapy to date). She will work with you to identify and change overly negative thinking and unhelpful behaviors that interfere with your mood, reaching your goals, or hampering interpersonal relationships. She works with those struggling with depression, anxiety, worry, phobias, stress, body image issues, performance anxiety, defiant behavior in children, relationship struggles, and work/school issues.

My areas of focus and expertise address healing from trauma, family conflict, anxiety, depression, anger, adjustment challenges, and mindfulness. My dedicated work with children, adolescents, and adults, has served to reinforce my goal of holistically improving the lives of my clients. My job as a therapist is to support and empower you to reach your own goals within the context of a safe and profound human relationship. Please inquire via e-mail for the fastest response time.

I assist individuals, couples and groups navigate their way through the challenges of being a parent, being in a relationship with a survivor of domestic violence, being part of a blended family, pre-marital counseling, marriage counseling, divorce, crisis, anger management, death of a loved one, the loss of a relationship, finding companionship, sexual harassment, lack of family support, depression, stress, trauma and other difficulties. I also assist consumers with finding their way through the foster care system, child protective service agencies and identifying the rights of a parent/guardian with a child in a school system.

When everything turns dark, the light that you see at the end of the tunnel will show you the way toward a new life.." " Counseling for a new life for You " " Cuando todo se torna oscuridad, esa luz que ves al final del tunel, te mostrara el camino hacia una nueva vida " " Consejeria para una nueva vida para Ti "

Do you want to make a change in your life, but don't know how to begin? Are you a caregiver trying to keep it together for everyone else, but losing yourself in the process? Has the bond between you and your child become a struggle? The therapeutic process is a collaborative one. My approach is to provide a safe, warm and respectful space while assisting you in the process of moving towards the change you want, balancing your life or creating a better relationship in order to have a more fulfilling and complete life.

Currently Macarena’s private practice is fully remote and specializes in the following areas of women’s mental health: anxiety, depression, trauma, relational challenges, life transitions such as marriage, divorce, relocation, career changes, retirement, college and more; Maternal mental health (prenatal and postpartum support); and Corporate/Workplace mental health & well-being workshops. Macarena additionally accepts referrals for adolescents, children and couples counseling on a case by case basis .

I provide a safe, welcoming place to bring your thoughts and feelings, inner conflicts and concerns and your hopes for change. We will work together to understand patterns that no longer serve you and may be contributing to emotional pain. Whether you have issues around intimacy, relationships, parenting, work dissatisfaction, overcoming creative blocks or overwhelming feelings that keep you from creating a richer, more purposeful life, therapy can be life changing. For children, play therapy in addition to talk can help get to the root of difficult behavior in conflicts with peers, at school and with family.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in individual, couples and family therapy. I am a graduate of Wurzweiler School of Social Work and received post graduate training in EMDR, Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Internal Family Systems, CBT, and Skills Training in Affect and Interpersonal Regulation. My areas of expertise are addictions (alcohol, drugs, sex, and codependency), sexual abuse, anxiety, depression, parenting and marital issues. I utilize a variety of methodologies and techniques to best help client achieve their goals. Much of my work involves healing the inner child which enables the individual/couple to re parent themselves and become empowered.

Hi! My name is Lily, and I am dedicated to thoughtfully collaborating with my clients on their journeys toward mental and emotional wellbeing. With a warm, empathetic, and nonjudgmental approach, I tailor my care to the unique needs and goals of each client. My priority is to foster a safe and trusting therapeutic partnership where clients of all backgrounds can feel embraced and empowered to share their stories. With the foundation of a strengths-based lens, I draw from a range of modalities, including narrative, CBT, psychodynamic, mindfulness, IFS, and other evidence-based approaches.