Michael Ritter
Brooklyn,
NY
Psychologist, PHD
Dr. Michael Ritter, a licensed psychologist with a PhD, specializes in assisting individuals navigating life transitions, challenging relationships, trauma, and anxiety. He is particularly effective with clients who connect with visual imagery and nonverbal expressions. Dr. Ritter emphasizes that while verbal communication is vital, many internal images, along with physiological and emotional sensations, often transcend words. By engaging these nonverbal elements, he fosters deeper connections and enhances therapeutic outcomes. He invites his clients to explore the vivid images, sounds, and scents that reflect their life experiences, facilitating a richer therapeutic process. With a Postdoctoral certification in psychoanalysis from NYU and EMDRIA certification in EMDR trauma therapy, Dr. Ritter understands that the human relationship is at the heart of psychotherapy. He adeptly employs EMDR to safely and efficiently process traumatic experiences across cognitive, emotional, imagistic, and bodily dimensions. Dr. Ritter provides an integrative approach tailored to meet the unique needs of each client. For those who are content with their current talk therapy but are interested in incorporating EMDR into their treatment, he offers 12-session adjunct EMDR treatment modules, ensuring a holistic approach to healing.
Specialties
PTSD/Trauma
Relationship Stress
Alana Rock
Brooklyn,
NY
MS, LCAT
Alana Rock, MS, LCAT, BC-DMT, believes that everyone deserves to be seen and heard for who they truly are, even if they are still discovering that identity. She meets clients where they are, drawing upon their inherent strengths, creativity, and interests to foster change and healing. As a skilled creative arts therapist, Alana encourages exploration of emotions, thoughts, and behaviors with gentle curiosity. She helps individuals, families, and children learn how to regulate their emotions, feel safe, and find grounding within their bodies. Alana blends verbal psychotherapy with creative arts therapies to provide insights into the challenges that bring you, your child, or your family to therapy. Her approach is warm, active, and expressive, welcoming laughter and play alongside the essential work of healing and transforming negative thought patterns. Passionate about supporting LGBTQ+ individuals, Alana primarily works with children and adults from the queer community. She has significant experience in pregnancy, postpartum issues, and supporting new parents, offering a compassionate and understanding presence for those navigating these transitions. Alana's practice focuses on online therapy, providing convenient access to her services. With her engaging and creative approach, she is a dedicated ally in the pursuit of emotional well-being and personal growth.
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Specialties
LGBTQ+
Parenting
Perinatal Mood Disorder
Rev. Sheri Heller
Brooklyn,
NY
Clinical Social Work/therapist, LCSW
Rev. Sheri Heller, a licensed clinical social worker and therapist, understands that the stories and struggles individuals share in therapy reveal how they may have been hindered from fully realizing their true selves. Her compassionate approach acknowledges that past experiences of abuse and neglect can rob them of their untapped potential. Sheri believes that unhealed traumas can lead to victimization and illness. Helping clients restore the parts of themselves that were abandoned for survival is a primary goal of her therapy practice. She fosters a safe and trusting collaboration, essential for establishing a bond and making progress together. With a dedication to comprehensive traditional and holistic methods, Rev. Heller supports clients in stabilizing complex trauma, narcissistic abuse, and addictive disorders, including love and sex addictions. By stabilizing symptoms, clients are empowered to explore the depths of their identity, paving the way for lasting transformation. She emphasizes the importance of creative expression as a vital element through which individuals can articulate the tragedy and resilience inherent in the human condition, helping them communicate the multitude of challenges faced on their journey toward recovery.
Specialties
Addiction
Domestic Violence
PTSD/Trauma
Park Slope Solution-focused Psychotherapy
Brooklyn,
NY
Clinical Social Work/therapist, LCSW
Park is a skilled Solution-Focused Psychotherapist specializing in working with adults and adolescents. With a deep belief in the innate inner strengths of all individuals, Park provides a gentle, caring, and respectful form of therapy. They address emotional, behavioral, career, educational, family, and relationship challenges, having successfully guided countless clients through their struggles during many years of counseling experience. Their approach often yields rapid results, with many clients experiencing positive and lasting changes after just one session. Park specializes in Solution-Focused Psychotherapy (SFP), a technique cultivated during post-graduate training, which emphasizes clients' strengths, goals, and solutions. Additionally, they integrate cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness techniques to enhance the effectiveness of SFP. As one of the few psychotherapists in New York City specializing in this innovative approach, Park prioritizes exploring client strengths, goals, and solutions in detail, rather than delving deeply into problems, thus fostering meaningful progress and shorter treatment durations.
Specialties
Family Stress
Mindfulness
Relationship Stress
Teens
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Mzma Therapy
Brooklyn,
NY
Counselor, MA
At MZMA Therapy, a dynamic team of skilled professionals provides clients with a warm and deeply caring therapeutic relationship. They believe that the therapeutic relationship is collaborative, founded on trust, empathy, confidentiality, genuineness, and courage. Engaging in counseling is viewed as a journey, with clients possessing the ability to shape both the nature and duration of their experience. With expert clinical supervision enhancing the work of their therapists, MZMA Therapy is recognized as a culturally competent psychodynamic practice, utilizing a diverse range of cognitive-behavioral techniques and solution-focused strategies. By employing evidence-based practices that address a variety of issues, the team works closely with clients to formulate a comprehensive treatment plan. MZMA Therapy is eager to embark on this transformative journey together.
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Jacob Gross
Brooklyn,
NY
LMHC, He/him
Jacob Gross, LMHC, is a compassionate therapist dedicated to supporting queer and transgender individuals who may feel stuck or disconnected in their personal journeys. He understands that many people navigate the complexities of intimacy, sexuality, and gender identity, often encountering the shadows of shame, estrangement, and trauma. In a world marked by growing uncertainty and systemic injustices, Jacob recognizes the remarkable adaptability and resilience found within the LGBTQ+ community. Through his therapeutic approach, he empowers clients to harness these strengths, enabling them to confront challenging moments, heal, and cultivate a deeper sense of authenticity and trust in themselves. Jacob also acknowledges the impact of societal structures such as white supremacy and capitalism on personal development, yet he instills hope that transformation is possible. In the safe space of therapy, he fosters trust with sensitivity and honesty, guiding clients to explore their struggles and helping them feel more at home within themselves. With a blend of compassion and curiosity, Jacob works alongside individuals to address anxiety and depression, ultimately leading to new experiences of meaning, connection, and fulfillment in their lives.
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
LGBTQ+
Loneliness
Mariah Fountain
Brooklyn,
NY
Clinical Social Work/therapist, LMSW
Mariah Fountain is a dedicated clinical social worker and therapist with a focus on helping individuals navigate the complexities of generational trauma that disrupt their current functioning and relationships. Clients who seek an empathetic, patient, and non-judgmental environment will find great benefit in Mariah’s supportive services. With extensive training and experience, she assists clients in developing a strong sense of self while identifying and reinforcing healthy coping mechanisms. Utilizing a strengths-based approach, Mariah is committed to meeting clients where they are emotionally and spiritually. She is eager to guide each individual on their unique healing journey.
Specialties
PTSD/Trauma
Spirituality
Danielle Goode
Brooklyn,
NY
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Danielle Goode is a compassionate Clinical Social Worker and Therapist who believes that every individual has a unique story worth sharing. Known for her transparency and honesty, she brings a sense of humor, healing, and empathy to her practice, creating an authentic and safe space for clients to express themselves. Danielle recognizes that many individuals carry narratives that do not resonate with their true experiences. Through a variety of therapeutic approaches, including Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, she aids clients in unearthing, disrupting, and rewriting these personal narratives to cultivate empowerment, self-love, and self-awareness. Whether working with individuals or couples, Danielle skillfully navigates the complexities of the relationships clients have with themselves and with others, prompting them to ask tough questions or simply observe their lives. She firmly believes that her clients harbor more inner strength than they realize and is dedicated to helping them recognize and harness that power. With expertise in areas such as marital and premarital counseling, life coaching, and parenting, Danielle is committed to guiding her clients toward a brighter future filled with growth and fulfillment.
Specialties
Parenting
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Jenna Sackman
Brooklyn,
NY
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMHC
Jenna Sackman is a dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor, holding credentials as an LMHC and LPC, with a Master of Education (MEd) and a Master of Arts (MA). With her compassionate and culturally sensitive approach, Jenna works with a diverse range of clients, including preteens, children, teens, and adults. She specializes in addressing key issues such as depression, anxiety, and relationship challenges, employing a wide array of therapeutic modalities designed to meet each individual's unique needs. These modalities include Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, among others. Jenna is committed to fostering a positive therapeutic environment where clients feel empowered to explore their thoughts and emotions, ultimately guiding them towards healing and growth.
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Relationship Stress
Cyrus Saint Amand Poliakoff
Brooklyn,
NY
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Cyrus Saint Amand Poliakoff, an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), is a compassionate therapist who deeply engages with the evolving nature of human subjectivity. He believes in the importance of understanding the dialectic that shapes individuals within their societal context. His approach is profoundly influenced by the works of Jacques Lacan, emphasizing the symbolic movement between lives and languages. Cyrus provides psychoanalytic therapy to individuals, including teens, adults, and elders over 65, and strives to be a guiding interpreter in the intricate dynamics of human experience. With a dedication to uncovering the layers of jouissance and personal growth, he warmly invites clients to explore their narratives within the rich tapestry of their lives.
Sophie Schapiro
Brooklyn,
NY
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Sophie Schapiro is a compassionate Clinical Social Worker and Therapist (LCSW) who believes in the transformative power of therapy. With a focus on helping individuals make sense of difficult emotions, she strives to bring clarity to relationships with oneself and others, fostering greater self-acceptance. Sophie possesses significant clinical experience supporting LGBTQ+-identified individuals and welcomes clients across the entire gender and sexuality spectrum, addressing a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, and relationship challenges. She partners closely with her clients to identify areas of stagnation, disrupt unhelpful patterns, and process complex emotions. By examining relational patterns, Sophie helps clients understand their origins and facilitates change when such patterns are no longer beneficial. Practicing from an interpersonal perspective, she is currently advancing her training in psychoanalytic psychotherapy at the William Alanson White Institute in New York City. Sophie values the creation of a warm and affirmative therapeutic relationship as a cornerstone of effective therapy.
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Getting Unstuck
LGBTQ+
Managing Emotions
Relationship Stress
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Molly Bienstock
Brooklyn,
NY
Molly Bienstock is a compassionate and dedicated therapist who warmly welcomes individuals seeking to explore their highest dreams by embracing their unique autonomy and authenticity. With a deep commitment to holistic methods, she incorporates yoga, breathwork, meditation, and somatic experiencing within the therapeutic space. Molly skillfully guides her clients in uncovering the limitations they feel while encouraging them to envision their best selves. In a safe environment, she emphasizes the importance of acknowledging both the wounds and the healing potential inherent in each person.<br />
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As a special educator, social worker, therapist, tarot reader, and skilled instructor of yoga, breath, meditation, and movement, Molly brings a wealth of experience to her practice. She is trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, an approach that harmonizes western therapies with ancient eastern practices, fostering integration and wholeness. With a relentless pursuit of personal and professional growth, she only offers techniques and strategies she has personally experienced and vetted. Molly is on a mission to help her clients reconnect with themselves, utilizing various strategies that promote connection and inner peace on the journey to self-love.
Rosell Billingy
Brooklyn,
NY
Clinical Social Work/therapist, LCSW
Rosell Billingy is a dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in guiding children, teens, and young adults through life’s complexities, including family changes, life transitions, behavioral issues, school stress, anxiety, and depression. She passionately supports parents in developing effective coping strategies and self-care skills, enabling them to foster positive changes at home. Rosell understands that with the right tools, including communication and coping mechanisms, individuals can navigate and overcome challenging events. As a first-generation college graduate from the Caribbean, she holds an undergraduate degree in Human Services from the New York City College of Technology and completed her graduate training at the prestigious New York University School of Social Work. With expertise in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, positive psychology, self-esteem building, play therapy, and grief counseling, Rosell integrates a variety of therapeutic approaches tailored to meet the unique needs of her clients. Fun facts about Rosell include her love for travel and a steadfast belief that brighter days are ahead.
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Family Stress
Grief
Managing Emotions
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