Meet Our Therapists in Brooklyn, NY
At Resilient Mind Psychotherapy, our therapists provide compassionate, personalized mental health care for children, teens, adults, couples, and families. Our Brooklyn-based team offers in-person therapy in Bay Ridge and online therapy across New York for concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, relationship challenges, emotional regulation, stress, grief, and life transitions.
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Diana Dasraj, LCSW, Clinical Supervisor
Specialties:
Nick DeFazio, LCSW Clinical Supervisor
Specialties:
- Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
- LGBTQIA+
- Anxiety & Trauma
Phyllis Li, MT-BC, LCAT-LP
Specialties:
- Music Therapy for Neurodiverse and Neurotypical Populations
- Anxiety & Depression
- Parenting & Life Transitions
- Stress & Burnout Management
- Emotional Regulation & Mind-Body Connection
Scarlett Torrez, MHC-LP
Lala Dzhafarova, Emotional Wellness Coach
Specialties:
- Children’s therapy
- Relationships
- Life transitions
Accepting Cigna, Aetna, and Fidelis Care Insurance
We extend our warm welcome to Cigna, Aetna, and Fidelis Care and 1199SEIU Funds insurance plans, enabling you to focus on your mental well-being without additional financial strain.
Therapy Specialties and Approaches Our Brooklyn Therapists Support
At Resilient Mind Psychotherapy, our therapists in Brooklyn provide supportive, personalized care for a wide range of mental health needs. Every client’s experience is different, so therapy is tailored to the person, their goals, their symptoms, and the type of support that feels most appropriate.
Our team supports clients with concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship stress, emotional regulation challenges, personality disorder symptoms, grief, burnout, identity concerns, family stress, and life transitions.
Mental Health Concerns We Commonly Support
Anxiety can show up as constant worry, panic, social anxiety, racing thoughts, or feeling unable to relax. Our therapists help clients better understand anxiety patterns and build coping strategies that support daily life.
Depression may feel like sadness, numbness, low motivation, isolation, irritability, exhaustion, or emotional heaviness. Therapy can offer a supportive space to explore what may be contributing to depression and what kind of care may help.
Trauma can affect emotions, relationships, sleep, trust, and the body’s sense of safety. Some clients may benefit from trauma-informed therapy or EMDR therapy, depending on their needs and clinical fit.
Personality disorder symptoms, including borderline personality disorder symptoms, can involve intense emotions, relationship stress, fear of abandonment, impulsive reactions, or difficulty feeling stable in yourself or with others. Therapy may include DBT-informed support, emotional regulation skills, and relationship-focused work.
Therapy Approaches Our Team May Use
Our therapists may use a variety of approaches depending on the client’s needs, therapist training, and treatment goals.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, often called CBT, may help clients notice connections between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
EMDR therapy may support people working through trauma, distressing memories, emotional triggers, and body-based reactions connected to past experiences.
Mindfulness-based therapy may help clients slow down, notice emotions with less judgment, and build more awareness around stress and emotional reactions.
Creative therapies, including art therapy and music therapy, may offer supportive ways to explore emotions when words alone do not feel like enough.
Therapy Options for Children, Teens, Adults, and Families
Resilient Mind Psychotherapy offers support for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Depending on the client’s needs, therapy may include individual therapy, group therapy, online therapy, child therapy, adolescent therapy, parent-child support, or family-focused interventions.
Online therapy may be available for clients across New York when clinically appropriate. For clients who prefer face-to-face care, our therapists also offer in-person therapy at our Bay Ridge, Brooklyn office.
If you are unsure which therapist or therapy approach is the right fit, our team can help guide you based on your concerns, goals, availability, and preferences.
Contact Resilient Mind Psychotherapy to learn more or schedule a consultation.
FAQs
How do I choose the right therapist?
Choosing the right therapist depends on your concerns, goals, preferences, and comfort level. Some people look for support with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, emotional regulation, or life transitions, while others may prefer a therapist with experience working with children, teens, adults, couples, or families.
Can Resilient Mind Psychotherapy help match me with a therapist?
Yes. Resilient Mind Psychotherapy can help you explore which therapist may be a good fit based on your needs, availability, preferred therapy format, and the type of support you are looking for.
Do your therapists offer in-person sessions in Brooklyn?
Yes. Resilient Mind Psychotherapy offers in-person therapy at the Bay Ridge, Brooklyn office. Some therapists may also offer online therapy options depending on availability, clinical fit, and client needs.
Do you offer online therapy?
Yes. Online therapy may be available for clients across New York when clinically appropriate. This can be helpful for clients who need flexibility, live outside Brooklyn, or prefer to attend sessions from home.
What concerns do your therapists support?
The team at Resilient Mind Psychotherapy supports clients with concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD symptoms, relationship challenges, emotional regulation, stress, grief, burnout, identity concerns, and life transitions.
Do I need to know which therapist I want before contacting you?
No. You do not need to choose a therapist on your own before reaching out. The team can help guide you based on your goals, symptoms, scheduling needs, and whether you prefer in-person or online therapy.
Do your therapists accept insurance?
Resilient Mind Psychotherapy welcomes several insurance options. Coverage can vary by therapist, plan, and service type, so it is best to contact the office to confirm benefits and availability before scheduling.
What should I expect when starting with a new therapist?
Your first sessions usually focus on understanding what brought you to therapy, what you are hoping to work on, and what kind of support may feel helpful. You do not need to have everything figured out before starting.