Therapists in Brooklyn, NY

Welcome to this journey of self-exploration. I believe therapy is a pathway to see yourself in a new light and create a version of your life that truly serves you. As a Master's Social Worker I am partnering with you to achieve your goals. You will be empowered to evaluate your thoughts and behaviors and make positive changes. My role is to help you navigate challenging experiences.

Therapy can be daunting. You might be hesitant to share private issues with a stranger, or worried that it won't work. If you're having a hard time managing on your own, a substantial body of research shows that therapy can help. The secret to good therapy is that it gives you a chance to form a strong, unique relationship with someone trained to attend to your emotional needs. I can help you see your life from a different perspective, understand and change your role in your significant relationships, and learn strategies to alleviate symptoms such as chronic sadness, worry, moodiness and relationship conflict.

My approach to therapy is to create a supportive and compassionate space that will allow us to challenge and explore patterns of behavior, relationship dynamics, thoughts and experiences, while allowing healing to occur on the path to achieving your therapeutic goals.

My approach to therapy is collaborative and warm. I believe therapy works when we establish a meaningful relationship that allows you to feel safe enough to develop a sense of curiosity about your inner world. Within this space, we can challenge long-held self-narratives and discover the roots of dissatisfying relational patterns. My goal is to help you see your world differently and build agency to make changes in your life. Together we will identify new ways of relating to yourself and others, leading to a greater sense of meaning and fulfillment.

I hold compassionate, knowledgeable, and supportive space which will help you to express, explore, and work through deeply held feelings and gain clarity and insight into critical areas of your life. I have more than two decades of experience working in various healing and teaching capacities with highly diverse populations of adults, children and families, and I would love to support you on your path. I have formal training in Psychodynamic, Brainspotting (Phases 1-4), EMDR, Parts Work, Somatic, Play Therapy, Sand Tray, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, ADOS-2 Autism Assessment, and I am Certified in Hypnotherapy.

Do you want to change how you feel, your habits, or how you interact with others? You deserve a therapist who will listen with empathy and offer insight without judgment, someone who will help you figure out what is holding you back and how to overcome it. This may require examining your perceptions, your interactions, and even your history. Evidence-based techniques and coping mechanisms may also be helpful.

Are you having trouble navigating relationships with friends, loved ones, and colleagues? Are you feeling like your emotions are getting too big to handle? Or are you just feeling down on yourself lately? You might feel like you are constantly being misunderstood by those around you, which may lead you either to push people away or violate your own boundaries by people-pleasing. You may even find that you are comparing yourself to others, which is becoming detrimental to how you see yourself. But you don’t have to go at it alone.

Taking steps to improve your mental and emotional self takes courage. Maybe you are faced with difficulties related to stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, life transitions or relationship challenges. Navigating your way through the ups and downs of life is not always easy, but can be more manageable with some help along the way.

Feeling challenged? Anxious? Depressed? Lack motivation? Do you question your life's purpose, what brings you joy and why achieving it is such a struggle? Are your relationships often a challenge? Do you find yourself repeating patterns that consistently don't work? Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired? I have been engaging with clients for over 20 years, in an open conversational manner to assist them in identifying and addressing the source of these concerns, to decrease their symptoms so that they can get more joy out of life and have fuller more meaningful relationships.

The last few years have brought loss and uncertainty for many of us. If you feel stressed, overwhelmed, or just stuck, you're not alone. Sometimes people need extra support and a safe place to let it all out, process what's happened, and reflect on unhelpful patterns and dysfunctional relationships. Maybe you're a people-pleaser and want to set boundaries and learn to say "no." Maybe you're navigating a transition or relationship. Perhaps you tend to spiral. Maybe you just want to better understand yourself. If this sounds like you, I can help.

Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or anxious? You're not alone. Taking the step to explore support demonstrates courage and a commitment to your well-being. While your concerns may seem daunting, there is hope for improvement. Each of us possess inherent strengths and resources that can be harnessed to foster personal growth and overcome emotional and psychological challenges. Through my professional guidance, many adults have achieved remarkable progress in navigating life's complexities. I offer a dedicated and non-judgemental space for reflection and insight which allows for transformative growth and problem resolution.

With over two decades of experience in faith-based psychotherapy, mental health counseling and inpatient rehabilitation, I am uniquely competent integrating clinical expertise and Christian spirituality in a holistic approach to thoughts, emotions and behaviors. I specialize in sexual addiction breakthrough, substance abuse recovery, OCD treatment (ERP and ACT), trauma processing (EMDR), anxiety relief, relational connection, anger management, identity formation and faith/work/life/sex integration. I see couples and adult clients, and have other counselors (with lower fees) at my practice who work with adolescents and children.

If you have found yourself here, I applaud you for taking the first step on your healing journey. Using a collaborative, nonjudgmental approach, I will help you grow into the most fulfilled and authentic version of yourself by addressing your psychological wellness on a holistic level. Together we will explore the interactions between trauma and the body, mind, and soul, and develop the tools and skills that will help you transcend your trauma and use these painful experiences as a pathway to resilience and strength.

Are you feeling overwhelmed or stuck? Maybe the things that used to help you feel better aren’t working anymore, or are making things worse. Whatever the reason you are seeking therapy, I believe that seeking help in this way reflects your fortitude and hope. I view therapy as a means of further cultivating these strengths and as a process that can allow for lasting change and expanding possibilities.

Hi. My Name is Laura Solomon. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have been practicing for 20 years. I also have a Master’s in Social Science and graduated from both the University of Albany and Binghamton University. I have worked with a wide range of clients including addiction, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, codependency, grief, and family issues to name a few. I believe in meeting people where they are at yet also healthily challenging them for growth purposes. I have worked with clients in person as well as virtually.

At some juncture, everyone requires guidance in their lives—be it personal, professional, or inexplicable. Having someone to steer you towards a path that allows you to live fully is invaluable. I strongly believe that everyone deserves assistance and should have the means to access it. During my teenage years, I was inspired by a social worker who listened and provided support. That experience ignited a desire within me to do the same for others, which eventually became my career path.

Finding a therapist can feel overwhelming, so I encourage you to trust your gut as you seek. I have worked with people across the lifespan dealing with life changes, mood/behavioral issues, ADHD, relationship difficulties, complex trauma, and more. People move at different paces of change in therapy, and I will walk or jog with you as a compassionate, relatable, and realistic guide, working from your strengths as a platform of change. Sometimes therapy is hard and sometimes it feels great. You may laugh, cry, reconsider life choices, & change. We'll work through it all, and you will emerge feeling like a clearer version of yourself.

Many of my clients are adults asking the "who am I" questions. They come to me to explore, express & discover themselves, perhaps for the first time or perhaps as part of a lifelong process. Whether anxiety or depression, a trauma, transition, or relationship trouble, feeling stuck or overwhelmed, or simply being new to New York first sent them to me, what they all have in common is a desire to feel more authentic, more connected & more at ease, and to live life with more joy, passion & purpose. I combine talk therapy with somatic therapies to help you reach your goals, embody your true self, and live the life you want to live.

At Creative Now Therapy, we offer a culturally sensitive space where your complexity is valued. Our therapists are: Cris, Autumn, & Lavender. We guide folks through discovering and recovering their whole self - to heal and approach life with more fluidity and aliveness. As therapists specializing in somatic, creative, and gestalt approaches, we will mindfully help you through difficult life experiences and feelings. We do this together by tuning into your body, beliefs, and patterns to find organic ways to expand your ability to be with yourself. We’re with you & we’re here to help you be with You.