Safe Space Licensed Clinical Social Work, P.C. specializes in couples and family therapy. Our experienced professionals use Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to help couples and families gain awareness of how they experience each other.
As a highly experienced and compassionate Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Michelle specializes in providing comprehensive psychotherapy services to individuals, couples and families. Michelle is particularly skilled in trauma-informed therapies, utilizing Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to reduce the emotional intensity of traumatic memories. In addition, she incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to support clients in identifying and reshaping core beliefs, and employs Motivational Interviewing (MI) techniques to help clients explore the complexities of change and personal growth. In her role as a leader in the field, Michelle supervises a team of clinicians, ensuring they deliver high-quality care to their clients. She is also a dedicated Social Work Field Instructor in New York and holds the designation of Qualified Supervisor (QS) in the State of Florida, where she mentors future social workers.
In addition to supervising a group of clinicians in the practice, Johan provides psychotherapy to clients who struggle with an array of challenges. This includes depression, anxiety, work-related stress, relationship setbacks, and other hardships.
Johan’s goal is to help people get through some of their toughest moments in life and help them be their best selves.
Stefan specializes in working with couples. Through therapy, Stefan provides a safe environment to support couples of diverse backgrounds and teaches them how they may better negotiate themselves in an ever-changing social world.
Stefan helps his clients gain awareness of their experiences in the relationship and recognize the negative patterns that contribute to conflict. He uses emotionally focused therapy to help couples see how insecurities may be hurting their relationship. He also teaches them how to feel safe with each other.
Shifra's integrative approach to counseling includes motivational interviewing, mindfulness, cognitive behavioral strategies, and psychodynamic therapy. She specializes in the treatment of:
Her approach is non-judgmental, collaborative, and supportive.
Victor is a lawyer who is also a social worker. Victor's framework is rooted in a comprehensive understanding that legal problems are often intertwined with social, medical and financial problems. With respective skills in both professions, Victor understands how problems can impact an individual in the hear and now; as a social worker Victor looks beyond the presenting problem to understand how the client's history and upbringing have impacted how they view the world around them.
Toni has over 25 years experience working with vulnerable populations including at-risk youth, neurotypical children and immigrants in non-profit organizations and NYC agencies. Toni especially enjoys working closely with parents offering support and guidance. Toni is a compassionate and empathetic psychotherapist who is committed to building a strong therapeutic relationship with her clients. In addition, Toni participates in a Christian leadership mission to help woman navigate decisions surrounding an unwanted pregnancy where she offers support and guidance. Toni's mission is to journey with people until they find healing and wholeness.
Qiana has over 20 years of experience in social services providing trauma informed care to children, youths, adults and families. Qiana's mission is to provide her clients with an empathetic and brave space to foster autonomy on their healing journey. She employs a variety of therapeutic modalities in her treatment, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), mindfulness, and self-care approaches. Qiana is passionate about providing high-quality mental health treatments to diverse populations. Qiana has a passion for helping others heal their inner child and reach their fullest potential.
Bianca has been passionate about helping individuals from a very young age. She advocates for breaking the mental health stigma and help those who feel they have lost their voice. That is why most of her work involves enlightening individuals about the impact and significance of mental health in today’s time. Bianca truly believes that therapy is beneficial for all. She understands the difficulty that individuals may face when starting therapy. Bianca is compassionate, empathetic, patient, and respectful. She believes that a client-centered and strengths-based approach is the bases of a prosperous journey.
Edda is a Bilingual, English/Spanish, therapist who specializes in treating anxiety disorders. Edda uses interventions that focus on helping the client gain awareness of the root cause of their fears and teaches clients how to use CBT techniques to challenge their biases and negative thinking patterns. Edda also has a vested interest in culturally competent and anti-racist practices that she incorporates into her work with vulnerable populations. Her ability to remain flexible in her service delivery allows Edda to respond quickly to changes in client's situation thus increasing positive therapeutic outcomes.
Viviana is a bilingual English/Spanish therapist who trained in CBT. Viviana is a strong believer in self-empowerment. She understands the challenges of adjusting to life in a new country and the emotions associated with acculturating to the prevailing culture. She also understands that it is especially difficult for people to seek help due to the stigma surrounding mental health. Viviana's empathetic and compassionate nature creates a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Viviana's ultimate aim is to support individuals in their journey toward self-discovery and overall mental well-being.
Josef is a credentialed alcohol and substance abuse counselor (CASAC). He specializes in working with individuals struggling with addiction. Josef understands that reaching out for support takes a lot of courage. He provides clients with a safe space in which they feel supported, heard and understood. He focuses on helping individuals feel empowered to be able to achieve their treatment goals.
Kaitlin Ebersol is a graduate of the Columbia School of Social Work. As a psychotherapist, she combines evidence-based practices like cognitive behavior therapy and motivational interviewing with holistic techniques taken from her training in yoga, meditation, and other somatic modalities. Kaitlin practices person-centered therapy, approaching clients with empathy and non-judgement and upholding the importance of their lived experiences and need for self-determination.
As an Afro-Latina therapist, Antonia works with many members of marginalized communities to talk about their unique experience and to break down barriers and stigma around mental health. When a client’s beliefs do not align with their cultural or family’s beliefs it can create distress, anxiety, and other challenging emotions. Antonia helps individuals gain awareness of how their cultural beliefs, values, and experience impact their mood and functioning, and helps them view the world from a more positive perspective.
Josef is a credentialed alcohol and substance abuse counselor (CASAC). He specializes in working with individuals struggling with addiction. Josef understands that reaching out for support takes a lot of courage. He provides clients with a safe space in which they feel supported, heard and understood. He focuses on helping individuals feel empowered to be able to achieve their treatment goals.
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