Existential / Humanistic therapists in Brooklyn, New York NY
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Existential / Humanistic Therapy
Farzana Rahman
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC-D
Having worked for a decade, I have supported clients through the nuanced and demanding areas of interpersonal stress, major life transitions, identity exploration, and the long-lasting impact of early adverse childhood experiences. I hold particular care and awareness towards the cultural, relational, and systemic forces that shape a person’s sense of self. I feel especially attuned to how family histories and early attachments influence adult relationships, therefore, I often invite clients to explore identity, unlearn old narratives, and build relationships that feel grounded and authentic. My unique, yet collective experiences as a child of immigrant parents and a South Asian woman allow me to recognize how family expectations, cultural identity, gender identity, and other parts of ourselves are important in the therapy work.
11 Years Experience
In-Person in Brooklyn, NY 11249
Online in Brooklyn, NY New York
Existential / Humanistic Therapy
Menucha Banayan
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMHC
Sometimes couples come to therapy feeling exhausted and discouraged — like they’ve tried everything and are still ending up in the same painful patterns. My practice is a warm, supportive space where both partners feel heard, understood, and respected. I work with couples who feel alone in their marriage, stuck in rough communication cycles, or unsure how things got so distant despite trying so hard. Together, we gently explore triggers, the ways you each impact one another, and the deeper emotions underneath the conflict. My goal is to help you move out of blame and disconnection and into a relationship where you feel secure, valued, and truly loved. If you’re longing for closeness again, I would be honored to walk alongside you in that process.
4 Years Experience
In-Person in Brooklyn, NY
Online in Brooklyn, NY New York
Existential / Humanistic Therapy
Laura Potel
Therapist, LCAT, CST
I am a Licensed Creative Arts Therapist and AASECT Certified Sex Therapist. I specialize in sex therapy, couples therapy, and working with members of the queer, non-monogamous/polyamorous, kink, and sex work communities - though I proudly work with clients from all backgrounds.
8 Years Experience
In-Person Near Brooklyn, NY
Online in Brooklyn, NY New York
Existential / Humanistic Therapy
Brian Kravetz
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Psy.D., J.D., Licensed Mental Health Counselor
As a licensed professional counselor, I will guide you in exploring your core issues to move toward a more healthy and fulfilling life. Utilizing a variety of approaches including Biopsychosocial, Cognitive/Cognitive-Behavioral, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Existential/Humanistic, Family Systems, Gestalt, Integrative, Jungian, Multicultural, Object Relations, Psychosocial and Rational-Emotive, I will work with you to create a treatment plan that is customized to meet your unique circumstances and needs. We will work together to create an open line of communication, establish your goals and create a treatment plan that will help you develop and grow.
20 Years Experience
In-Person Near Brooklyn, NY
Online in Brooklyn, NY New York
Existential / Humanistic Therapy
Elisa Lee
Psychologist, PhD
My clients often feel like they are going through the motions, being successful in their careers or at their school but feeling a sense of dissatisfaction and rootlessness. The work with me can help them gain a greater understanding of themselves and build the life they want.
9 Years Experience
Online in Brooklyn, NY New York (Online Only)
Existential / Humanistic Therapy
Dr. Ingrid Solano
Psychologist, PhD
Selecting a psychotherapist is an intimate and consequential decision. The work is most effective when you are able to be fully yourself—without self-editing, without judgment, and without pressure to perform. My role is to offer a calm, attuned, and intellectually rigorous space where anxiety, depression, and relational concerns can be explored with care, curiosity, and respect for your privacy.
Many of my clients seek support for chronic anxiety, emotional exhaustion, low mood, or a sense of disconnection that persists despite outward success. I approach this work collaboratively, creating a conversational and grounded therapeutic process designed to help you feel understood, regulated, and supported—particularly when navigating complex or deeply personal material.
I offer secure telehealth psychotherapy, allowing for seamless and discreet access to care from anywhere with internet access. Extensive research demonstrates that telehealth therapy is as effective as in-person treatment, with increased continuity and flexibility for demanding schedules. For those who prefer in-person sessions, I also maintain a private office in West Hollywood.
When you contact my practice, you will communicate directly with me. Your care is never delegated. This structure ensures absolute discretion, continuity, and a highly individualized therapeutic experience from first contact onward.
In addition to my clinical work, I am an intimacy consultant for film and television, bringing a sophisticated understanding of relationships, emotional dynamics, and high-visibility professional environments.
My practice is intentionally small and selective, allowing me to provide focused, confidential care to individuals and couples seeking a refined, private, and deeply attentive approach to psychotherapy.
15 Years Experience
In-Person Near Brooklyn, NY
Online in Brooklyn, NY New York
Existential / Humanistic Therapy
Christine Clark, PsyD
Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist
As a licensed psychologist in New York, I specialize in working with children, adolescents and adults who are facing anxiety, depression, trauma, life changes, self-esteem struggles, and stress. I am here to support you and help you grow into the person you want to be.
2 Years Experience
Online in Brooklyn, NY New York (Online Only)
Existential / Humanistic Therapy
Dr. Erica Gardner-Schuster
Psychologist, PhD
I am a specialized trauma- & attachment-oriented group therapist committed to helping adults heal, grow and cultivate more fulfilling relationships and lives. In my groups, healing happens in the context of a safe therapeutic community of fellow travelers who can relate, help each other feel less alone, and support one another in making the changes needed to get more out of life. I also use a liberation psychology lens to help group members explore the intersection of cultural and identify factors and mental health and feel more confident and empowered in their lives.
Group therapy can help you find deeper meaning and connection through the practice of authenticity: "letting go of who we think we're supposed to be and embracing who we are" (Brené Brown). By helping you bring your full authentic self into connection, Group can help you transcend loneliness to find more fulfilling relationships. Group can help you lean into your life with more courage, compassion and vulnerability. Group can support your unique journey as you find your way home to where you belong, and to the relationships that sustain you.
16 Years Experience
Online in Brooklyn, NY New York (Online Only)
Existential / Humanistic Therapy
Join the Rebellion (JTR23 Inc)
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Life can feel overwhelming when anxiety, depression, stress, or uncertainty about the future start to take over. I specialize in helping men, young professionals, and veterans navigate the complex challenges of modern life—including identity, purpose, relationships, and emotional regulation.
I am Damon Neely, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and I provide online therapy for adults across multiple states who are struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, and life transitions. My practice focuses particularly on men’s mental health, helping clients address issues such as perfectionism, low self-worth, anger, relationship conflict, and the pressures associated with modern masculinity.
Many of my clients are men who appear successful on the outside but internally feel stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about their direction in life. Therapy provides a confidential and non-judgmental space where we can explore the deeper patterns that influence your thoughts, emotions, and behavior.
As a veteran therapist, I also enjoy working with military members and veterans navigating the transition from service to civilian life. These experiences often involve identity shifts, relationship adjustments, and the search for renewed purpose.
My approach to therapy is integrative and evidence-based, drawing from several therapeutic models including:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Existential Therapy
Person-Centered Therapy
Psychodynamic Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy
Family Systems Theory
While techniques are helpful, the most important factor in therapy is the therapeutic relationship. My goal is to create a space where you feel understood, challenged in a healthy way, and empowered to develop greater self-awareness.
In our work together we may explore topics such as:
• Anxiety and chronic stress
• Depression and emotional numbness
• Identity and life purpose
• Masculinity and role expectations
• Anger management and emotional regulation
• Relationship and communication issues
• Fatherhood and family dynamics
• Self-worth and confidence
• Personal meaning and life direction
My work is heavily influenced by existential psychology, which focuses on helping individuals create meaning, develop authenticity, and align their lives with their deepest values.
Many clients come to therapy believing something is “wrong” with them. Often the real issue is that they have never had the space to examine their experiences, beliefs, and emotions in a supportive environment.
Therapy can help you gain clarity, challenge limiting narratives, and develop the insight necessary to create meaningful change.
If you are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of your next step, therapy can help you reconnect with your values, purpose, and direction.
11 Years Experience
Online in Brooklyn, NY New York (Online Only)
Existential / Humanistic Therapy
Dr. Michelle Solomon
Psychologist, PsyD
I specialize in helping individuals navigate anxiety, self-esteem, second guessing, doubt, depression, life transitions, and relationship challenges with more clarity and confidence. Whether you are looking to better understand yourself, break unhelpful patterns, or reconnect with your inner sense of strength, our work together is grounded in real conversations, deep insight, and practical tools for lasting change. This is done from the comfort of your own space.
9 Years Experience
Online in Brooklyn, NY New York (Online Only)
Brooklyn is home to one of the most culturally and economically diverse therapy communities in the United States, with practices concentrated in Park Slope, Fort Greene, Crown Heights, and Williamsburg serving an extraordinarily wide range of backgrounds and needs. The borough's large Caribbean, West African, Haitian, and Orthodox Jewish communities drive sustained demand for culturally affirming and multilingual therapists who understand the intersection of identity, faith, and mental health. Brooklyn's rapid gentrification and rising rents have become significant mental health stressors, and therapists frequently address the grief of displacement experienced by long-term residents alongside the adjustment challenges of newer arrivals. SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University and Maimonides Medical Center provide institutional mental health resources for a borough of nearly three million people.
Existential / Humanistic Therapy therapists in Brooklyn, New York Statistics
Existential / Humanistic Therapy therapists in Brooklyn, New York average 14 years of experience and charge around $194 per session. 97% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (77%), Depression (68%), and Trauma and PTSD (65%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$194
Accept insurance
35%
Offer sliding scale
55%
Gender ID
| 57% |
Female |
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| 32% |
Male |
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| 7% |
Non-Binary |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 52% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 45% |
Online Only |
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| 3% |
In Person Only |
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Top Specialties
| 77% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 68% | Depression |
| 65% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 53% | Stress |
| 48% | Self Esteem |
| 48% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 47% | Loss or Grief |
Ages Served
| 94% | Adult |
| 63% | Senior |
| 55% | Young Adult |
| 40% | Teen |
| 18% | Children |
Client Focus
| 63% | Women |
| 53% | LGBTQ+ |
| 50% | Men |
| 34% | Black / African American |
| 31% | Hispanic / Latino |