Child Therapists in Brooklyn, NY

At the heart of all significant issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, and loss are relationships. Therefore, change must also occur within a relationship and therapy is a unique one which provides the safety, trust and honesty, to foster growth. As your therapist, I am fully present for you, in a way that even the best intentioned friend or family member may not be, because I do not have an agenda, and I am invested in the decisions you make to improve your quality of life.

Do you feel stuck in a pattern and lost? Do you want to understand more about who you are and why you are running into certain issues? I believe that you are ready to take time to focus on yourself and to become more confident, comfortable and content. It is important to find a therapist who can listen and understand you. My goal is to ease your suffering by helping you to become more aware of who you are, while recognizing your values and priorities, as well as old patterns that may be getting in the way, and growing in acceptance and clarity.

My passion has always been helping individuals and families through challenging times. I offer a safe space for participants to express themselves, explore concerns and learn new ways to cope with stressors. I love to look for everyone’s strengths and incorporate that in healing. I'm an ally to LGBTQ+ community and I am sensitive to neurodiversity. I offer session in both English and Spanish to children, adults, families and couples. Ofrezco sesiones en español.

Dr. Evan Illouz is a New York State licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in work with children, adolescents, and young adults. Dr. Illouz’s extensive psychotherapy experience spans a variety of settings, including psychiatric hospitals, community mental health clinics, and a private group practice.

Feeling stuck, unfulfilled or wondering why you keep finding yourself repeating the same behavior expecting different results? Let's foster some curiosity about what lies at the root of your behavioral patterns. What might have worked in the past but no longer brings you the desired outcome? We work on identifying your inner strengths and optimizing their use for empowerment and increased life enjoyment. Tailoring treatment to best respond to individual needs is important to me. I offer traditional talk therapy as well as art therapy. Many clients find the creative process helpful in facilitating self awareness and insight.

"Are you feeling overwhelmed with life, because of stressors at work, at home, or with your children, or your significant other, or even your past, then that is normal." I am here to listen and help you work through those stressors and those difficult times, especially when you can't turn to friends or your family.

As a child and family therapist, I specialize in child therapy helping children to cope with depression, anger, anxiety, school, social and behavioral problems, a divorce, a death, and other family issues. I am a parenting expert and help parents to understand their child's behavior and difficulties and teach them skills for communicating positively with their child. I provide couple and family counseling focused on strengthening family relationships and joint problem solving. Using a psychodynamic approach, I help adults to understand their own early childhood experiences, so they can overcome emotional roadblocks and communicate positively with other family members.

I am a clinical psychologist providing therapy and assessment services in Scarsdale and Greenwich. I treat various conditions, such as depression, anxiety, behavioral problems, social anxiety, and school/work issues. I also focus on life transitions, whether that be a recent move, transition from college, changes in family dynamics, or changes in significant relationships. Furthermore, I have extensive experience in conducting psychological assessments. Therapeutically, I focus on developing teens and adults, where as I provide assessments for all ages.

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.

I have provided services to diverse population of people. A bulk of my experience lies with Children. I am well versed with Middle school age children. As a female, I love providing counsel and therapy to women about shared experiences on women's issues. I am also able to work with the elderly, minority communities, and men. I also believe that everyone is deserving of Affordable Mental Healthcare especially individuals who live in low socio-economic communities. It is proven that minorities in low socio-economic communities in particular, experience chronic stress regularly. Those individuals deserve all the benefits of Therapy.

My clients are children, adolescents, adults and parents experiencing life stressors, struggling with relationships, striving for personal growth or seeking change. My work commonly addresses symptoms such as anxiety, depression or general difficulty functioning in one or more areas. I use an eclectic and collaborative style to best serve each client. My highly individualized and integrative approach draws from a variety of techniques depending on specific therapeutic goals and needs. When working with children and adolescents, I find it is important and most effective if I collaborate closely with their parents to support the family system and promote optimal outcomes.

Life is filled with obstacles that have to be negotiated on a daily basis in order for us to move forward. I've helped adolescents, adults and couples do this by working through- and in developing coping strategies to use in addressing- many issues, including low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, related mood disorders, addiction, loss, grief, severe mental illness, trauma, family conflict and uncertainty about a direction in life. Through 'straight'- honest- talk, deep reflection, exploration, identification and acknowledgement of the problem, I can help you develop effective ways to 'free up' the oftentimes fixed and toxic self-perceptions that may be holding you back.

I specialize in working with children and adolescents grappling with challenges related to emotional regulation and distress tolerance. My approach is rooted in compassion and evidence-based practices, and I take pride in tailoring therapy sessions and treatment plans to meet your child's unique needs. My clinical experience includes working with individuals who have acute and chronic trauma, adjustment disorders, ADHD, ASD, behavioral concerns encountered at home and in school, global developmental delays, mood disorders, OCD, and PTSD.

I specialize in work with children and families. I can help children with both school and home issues. I also work well with creative individuals, as well as young adults in transition. I frequently work with lawyers and academics. My extensive education, experience and interests support my work with many types of people and problems. . My knowledge of childhood development helps everyone, since we all have that child within us. I look forward to talking to you and discussing the possibilities of working together therapeutically. Your questions and concerns are welcome.

Creating an emotionally safe environment for the client is crucial in fostering personal insight and change. I believe regardless of age, a humanistic approach and strong therapeutic alliance can help establish a connection with the client to allow growth and change. I have extensive experience treating children and adolescents. For 11 years, I traveled into elementary, middle, and high schools to provide individual and group therapy for students. I am comfortable and confident helping children and adolescents better understand and process their feelings, perceptions, and behaviors through the combined use of play-therapy, applied creative arts, and behavioral modification.

You want to understand your child. You want to be a better parent and know how to support them. I work with teenagers, young adults, and families to understand current sources of frustration, and to reshape systems and situations that are causing distress. I offer a collaborative and nonjudgmental space to help you identify your strengths and values, and to work towards building a life and relationships that are meaningful and value oriented.

Kids are under enormous pressure at home, in school and with peers. These pressures can present themselves in many ways -- as childhood anxiety, adolescent depression, or school behavioral problems. My focus is on making your child feel heard, while providing them with a tool belt of coping mechanisms that can be accessed whenever they are feeling overwhelmed. Your child will build self-esteem along with practical emotional awareness and regulation skills that can be incorporated into their daily lives.

My goal is to help clients overcome those difficulties that interfere with a life of authenticity, purpose and contentment. I have extensive post-graduate training and years of experience teaching other therapists child, adolescent and adult psychotherapy. Our therapeutic work may offer thoughtful questions, insights, suggestions, skills training and emotional support, drawing on an array of approaches including interpretive understanding, cognitive restructuring, problem solving, Habits of Mind principles and DBT-based affective regulation.I encourage feedback about the process, as this is often vital in refining our work together. Therapy with children and adolescents stresses careful assessment to understand what treatment approaches would be optimal.

Hi! My name is Nikki and I am a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) in NYC. I've worked with children with Autism and other special needs for over 13 years. I am enthusiastic, reliable, creative, and passionate about children and their growth. I would love to meet all your wonderful loved ones.