I've only just begun seeing Nicole, but in that short time I can see that she is so much different…read morethan the other therapists I've visited. She is extremely intuitive, she will help you work through what you're feeling and dig deeper to find your own answers within yourself. She is validating, not once have I felt like any of my issues, concerns, or traumas were invalidated or minimized. She is easy to talk to and just crossing the threshold to her office filled me with an overwhelming feeling of safety and support. I've seen therapists before in the past, don't get me wrong, but they either had a tendency to invalidate my feelings or it felt like I was just talking to a friend and not actually making any progress. Nicole isn't like that. She has helped me learn so much about myself in just a short period of time and I am so excited to continue on my mental health journey with her.

Melissa and her associates are thoughtful and thorough therapists. I trust when I send clients to…read moreMelissa and her group that they will receive professional services that are individualized to the needs of client.

I came to Dr. Diez a few years back with what felt like debilitating anxiety about a relationship…read morethat had just ended. Not only did she expertly give me the tools to better handle the situation and my anxiety, but she helped me to uncover the underlying causes to many of my issues. I am forever grateful. I recently started seeing her again and am in awe with how well she understands stands my thoughts, feelings and emotions. I saw a different therapist prior to seeing her again due to short term unavailability, and there is no comparison with others in her profession. I cannot stress enough how helpful she has been to my life, and I rush to convince everyone (with or without major issues/anxiety) to see her.

I've been seeing Dr. Diez with my girlfriend for about a year now and she's been nothing short of…read moreamazing - she listens, knows when to push, has gotten to know our quirks, and has helped us communicate so we both hear each other and can work our way through any of the usual bumps that come with a long term relationship. Strongly recommend!

Dr. Kanner has been my therapist for a number of years. She has guided me through some very trying…read moretimes, death of loved ones, anxiety, depression especially when Covid arrived and marital issues. I don't know where I would be without her counseling. She never makes you feel poorly about yourself. She always gives you the tools to learn how to deal with the issues in your life. She's funny, intelligent and understanding. I highly recommend her.

Dr. Kanner is brilliant. The first psychotherapist in my life (and I have seen many in my time) to…read moretruly genuinely understand/get me. Unlike many I have seen in the past she had me correctly pegged right away but withheld her diagnosis and didn't rush to categorize me like others have in the past. This would infuriate me bc they were always wrong and they wanted to put me into whatever box right away. When they barely knew me. This really turned me away from therapy for quite a while. But Dr. Kanner has restored hope in me, therapy and the overall process. With Dr. K is where I really feel comfortable, heard, understood yet challenged. I have seen so much growth in our time together. When we met I was at my absolute lowest possible point in my life. She brought me back from the abyss. I will always and continue to be indebted to her for all she has done for me. Although most compassionate when she needs to be, Dr. K doesn't ever shy away from the real issues and cuts to the core with no bullshit allowed. I respect her immensely and am very appreciative to her in my life and on my team.

I'm so happy that I found Julia. She's very compassionate, kind and gives really useful advice. As…read morean entrepreneur who often feels stuck, Julia provides me with great strategies to progress forward. If you're looking for a therapist in the Williamsburg area, I highly recommend Julia!

Having known Julia for some time in a professional manner, I take great pleasure in writing a…read morepositive review for her practice. I have always know Julia to be caring and empathetic as well as extremely knowledgable. If you're looking for a great therapist, you've just found one.

Raquel is a light. She's the light I needed when I first started coming in 2018. I was experiencing…read morehigh anxiety with work, high anxiety with family issues and Raquel help guide me back to positivity. I knew it was there, but I was so low that I couldn't surface it on my own. After uncovering the issues and resolving them, my husband and I started going for couples therapy to better our communication and keep our relationship on the path of success in friendship and love. It has been extremely helpful for us, and I can't thank her enough for the growth I've experienced personally as well as in my marriage. Seeing Raquel has been one of the best decisions I've made for myself as an adult and for the health of my marriage. I love her and would recommend her to anyone who's looking to better themselves and their family. Shine on girl.

I can't even explain how Raquele changed my life…read more We met earlier this year when I was going through a hard time. Upon my search, I knew I wanted a woman of color specializing in relationships whether it be family or romantic partners. After reading her profile I was convinced and I sent a note. She dialed me immediately and I cried. It was then when I knew I had to move forward to an in person meeting and continue sessions. Raquele made me feel safe earlier on. Where my outlandish thoughts and behavior was welcomed and not judged. It feels very natural to me, and not the kind of questions and dynamic you see in films. It's all relaxing and welcoming environment. She's very knowledgeable too! She always recommends books and passages for me to read to give me perspective and challenge my thoughts. Love it all. She affirms me and it makes me feel like I'm not alone or crazy to think/behave the way I do. Over the last few months together with consistent sessions, I am truly a better woman thanks to her. Ive grown up a lot, with her help! I've been through a lot this past year with the various categories of life, and she has been a constant figure who pushes me to show up for myself and heal through it all. Alright, basically if you're looking for someone to help you grow or work out some stuff, she's your girl. Love you so much Raquele (if you're reading this!)

Sherry has a very warm and inviting energy to her. She will make you feel safe and taken care of…read morewithout any fear of judgement. I have had a few experience with other therapists and this was not the case. It is a relief to find someone who you can trust that your well being comes first above all else.

Words cannot express how amazing Sherry is. She is one of the most heartfelt and genuine…read moretherapists I know. Not only does she have excellent clinical knowledge and expertise, Sherry also compassionately cares for her clients deeply and wholly. She makes you feel safe, valued and helps to recognize the greatness within each individual. As a result, I am a better person and therapist. Whether it's your first time in therapy or seeking a new therapist, she can help to make this journey a meaningful and purposeful experience.

My experience with Dr. Hanakawa has been fantastic. I'm so grateful to have worked with her the…read morelast couple of years. Yuko is not just an exceptional listener, but genuinely compassionate and really helps draw things out emotionally that you wouldn't normally think to share/explain - all yielding an incredible healing/growing experience. In just a short period of time I noticed substantial improvement and it was in no smart part driven by the thoughtful work done with Dr. Hanakawa. I highly recommend Dr. Hanakawa to any future prospective patients. She's able to connect in a genuinely compassionate, healing manner. I'm so thankful for the experience of working with Yuko - and I'm a better person for it!

I had AMAZING THERAPY SESSIONS with Dr. Hanakawa to get rid of my PHOBIA and anxiety around it in…read morejust seven sessions! I just wanted to thank her and share this experience with others so that others like me feel easy to at least try it out instead of suffering through it. She is not only a skillful and knowledgeable therapist, but her personality is down to earth, genuinely sweet and kind. She also seems to take a good care of her own health, meditate, and study constantly to keep up to be a good therapist (I cannot listen to a doctor who looks unhealthy and tells me to be healthy, you know?) so that I can talk about both psychological (phobia and stress) issues as well as physical concerns (I do not like psychoanalysts who think every physical symptom comes from psychosomatic symptoms). I was surprised that it did not take much time for me to relax and trust her. I used to have very sever hemophobia (afraid of blood), and I tried all kinds of therapy to get rid of it over many years. I used to faint by just drawing out my blood; CBT and other psychotherapy reduced my symptoms and cognitive fear, but I was still physically shaky whenever I was around blood (even cooking meat was hard). Since I was working in the mental health industry for several years, I've worked with several top psychiatrists who also did psychotherapy, PsyD., counselors, and clinical social workers... I myself had a great psychoanalyst mentor (Ph.D., who went to the same school as Dr. Hanakawa) for 4 years, and I thought I had quite bit of insight. My ex-mentor figured out that my phobia started through some event during my childhood, so she recommended me to find a Japanese speaking psychologist who could do hypno-therapy (She said it is more effective to use the language that I was using as a child). There are many Japanese clinical social workers in NY, but not many Ph.D.s... It would have been fine with other people, but it was a problem for me because I know the difference in their training. Then, one of my friends, who works for a Japanese newspaper company heard good things about her, and introduced me to Dr. Hanakawa. So I went to see her. I am a very scientific thinker, so I must say I was a bit skeptical if this therapy would work or not after trying so many other things. I heard some phobias are innate (such as blood, heights and snakes, etc.), so I thought talking about traumatic views I evidenced (which was not that serious anyway, I thought) would not benefit me as much. Oh, Boy, I'm so glad I was wrong though. She guided me into a meditative state, and took me to my childhood event. It was a totally different experience to see the event from a 5-yr old's eyes, and it gave me a new perspective that I did not have before. We worked on it over a month or so, and I started to feel lighter almost immediately (of course, it put me up and down a bit as I was learning new things about my past that I was not facing, but Dr. Hanakawa was there to support me). One day, I was watching a bloody surgery video as part of CBT exposure therapy technique. I used to push myself to watch them more than 15 minutes, but I always got pale and felt sick. It became easier, and now I can watch them with absolutely no symptoms! She said the speed of therapy is really depending on the patient's condition, type of therapy, and previous exposure to psychotherapy. I assume it was very quick for me because I already had previous therapy experience, had some insights about myself, and meditate regularly (it helps to get hypnotized). So please don't get frustrated if your therapy takes little longer... you will be in good hands! :)