Services
Brown & Williams Psychotherapy PLLC
We provide individual and couples teletherapy throughout New York and New Jersey.
We strive to create a warm and empathic environment for you to feel safe to express any and all thoughts or feelings. we are deeply respectful of all our clients as autonomous, complex, and unique individuals. Drawing from a broad experience with many therapeutic modalities to craft an individualized approach specific to you and your goals. Through this powerful process, you will develop greater insight and awareness and will discover new ways to approach life and address life’s challenges.
We work with adolescents and adults of all ages and specialize in treating anxiety, depression, relationship issues, adjustment issues, and adolescent issues. Additional areas of specialization include working with college students, adults aged 50+, and the forensic population.
What is tele-therapy?
Do you need support, but can’t make it to an in-person appointment? Are you a busy stay-at-home or working parent, and don’t have the time to drive across town for an appointment?
Do you live in a more rural area, or maybe you prefer to just do things virtually?
If so, we can help you through virtual therapy, or teletherapy.
Telehealth is extremely convenient and allows us to provide counseling and therapy via secure live video conferencing. This can be done anywhere you have a computer or smartphone.
Online therapy appointments can be very beneficial in saving time so that you won’t have to miss an appointment when you don’t want to but are strapped for time.
To learn more about how we can help call or email us to set up a complimentary 15-minute consultation.
Individual Therapy
Are you having a difficult time handling the struggles in your life?
Could you use an expert opinion and support on what you’re going through, or someone non-judgmental to just listen?
Do you think you could benefit from individualized attention?
Are you hesitant to talk to others about your problems? Or Do you overshare with friends and then feel embarrassed?
If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then individual therapy could be the solution you’ve been seeking. In individual therapy, we utilize our broad therapeutic expertise to develop a customized approach that is uniquely tailored to you.
Concerns we can help with include (but are not limited to):
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Loss and grief
- Adjustment
- Existential Issues
- Trauma
- Stress Management
- Family Issues
- Major Life Changes/ Decisions
- Personal Growth
If you are ready to get started, reach out to us today for a complimentary 15 minute consultation.
Anxiety
Is anxiety taking over your life? Does it feel like you can’t control it no matter how hard you try? Have you already tried therapy but found it ineffective?
If this sounds like you, we are confident we can help. Our practice offers the most effective forms of treatment, to get the relief from anxiety that you deserve.
When it comes to treating anxiety disorders, research shows that therapy is the most effective option. That’s because anxiety therapy – as opposed to anxiety medication – treats more than just symptoms of the problem.
These are often the symptoms of anxiety:
- Nervousness, restlessness, or being tense
- Worry about a range of aspects of life.
- Anxiety about social interactions or performance
- Phobias
- Difficulty focusing or thinking clearly about anything other than the thing you’re worried about
- Insomnia
- Obsessions about certain ideas or compulsions, a sign of obsessive-compulsive disorder
- Intense anxiety surrounding a particular life event or experience that has occurred in the past, a sign of post-traumatic stress disorder.
- Feelings of danger, panic, or dread
- Rapid breathing or hyperventilation
- Physical symptoms with no medical cause
Therapy can help you to uncover the underlying causes of worries and fears. Through therapy, you can learn relaxation strategies, look at situations in a new, less frightening way, and develop better coping mechanisms and problem-solving skills.
If you suffer from anxiety, we invite you to contact us today for a complimentary consultation.
Couples counselling
Do you feel like your relationship is at a standstill? Are you and your partner stuck in the same argument loop? Do you feel like you and your partner are drifting away? Do you desire more intimacy between you and your partner?
All things can be improved and changed with support, no matter how big or small. In couples therapy, you will learn how to communicate your feelings and needs, and get what you want out of your relationship.
Some issues that bring couples to therapy are:
- Addiction/Partner Addiction Support
- Balance (Work/Life/Family)
- Blended Families
- Chronic Illness
- Divorce
- Extended Family
- Infidelity/Cheating
- Intimacy
- Mental Illness
- Pre-Marital/Readiness
- Pornography
- Sex
If any of the above relate to you and your partner, contact us today for a complimentary consultation. In couples therapy, we help partners reconnect and develop the skills necessary to rekindle and sustain love for one another.
Depression
Are you feeling hopeless, isolated, and not your usual self? Are you having thoughts about not being around? Do you sometimes think that friends and family would be better off if you were not alive?
Do these thoughts often enter your mind?
- I am worthless and can’t do anything about it.
- I feel guilty for just wanting to eat, sleep and be alone.
- I hate who I am these days.
- I can’t stop crying, which makes me want to stay away from others.
- I feel gut-wrenching pain, but no one understands.
- My life and the world around me are dark. I hate it, but I can’t change it.
If you have had any variation of these thoughts and don’t feel like your usual self, chances are you may be suffering from depression.
We want you to know that you are not alone and there are people who can help. Many of our clients find relief in realizing that their struggle does not own them and that there are many options available to once again have hope for their lives.
If you are hoping to finally lighten this load and feel like yourself again, contact us today for a complimentary consultation.
Relationship concerns
Have you been having difficulty connecting with people, or problems with keeping and maintaining relationships?
Do you struggle to trust other people, or find it hard to let people in?
Do you find it challenging to set boundaries in relationships, or to assert your own wants and needs?
Do you wish you could communicate more clearly with those you care about?
Relationships are at the core of living a healthy and full life. Loneliness is one of the hardest things for human beings to cope with. That’s why relationship struggles so often contribute to anxiety, depression, and many other mental health challenges. Even though relationships can be complex to navigate, it is possible to improve or enhance connections with others at any age. There is no medication for this. Therapy offers a unique opportunity to explore issues around trust, develop healthy approaches to managing conflict, and overcome the “baggage” that has been holding you back.
Therapy can help with:
- Improving communication skills
- Overcoming loneliness/isolation
- Developing healthy boundaries
- Addressing social anxiety
- Achieving healthy independence and interdependence
- Addressing trust issues
- Navigating conflicts productively
- Developing more depth or meaningful relationships
- Learning to assert yourself
If any of these are things you would like to work on, reach out to me for a complimentary 15-minute consultation to discuss further.
Grief
Bereavement and grief are difficult topics. Bereavement refers to the process of recovering from the death of a loved one, and grief is a reaction to any form of loss. Both encompass a wide range of emotions such as fear, anger, and deep sadness.
The process of adapting to a loss can dramatically change from person to person, depending on his or her background, beliefs, relationship with the person who’s passed, and other factors.
Common symptoms of grief can be physical, emotional, or social.
A few common symptoms in these categories are:
Physical
- Crying and sighing
- Headaches
- Loss of appetite
- Difficulty sleeping
- Weakness
- Fatigue
Emotional
- Feelings of sadness and yearning
- Feelings of worry or anger
- Feelings of frustration or guilt
Social
- Feeling detached from others
- Self-isolation from social contact
- Behaving in ways that are not normal for you
Every grieving experience is different. A person may be able to continue their day-to-day routine after one loss, yet not be able to get out of bed after the loss of someone else. Whatever your personal symptoms are, grief and bereavement counseling have been proven to help.
If you are experiencing grief-related thoughts, behaviors, or feelings that are distressing, please contact me today for a complimentary consultation.
Trauma
Many people will experience trauma in their lifetime whether it’s a car accident, abuse or neglect, the sudden death of a loved one, a violent criminal act, exposure to the violence of war, or a natural disaster.
You may be experiencing the potentially lasting effects of trauma, which can cause a person to live with deep emotional pain, fear, confusion, or posttraumatic stress far after the event has passed.
In these circumstances, the support, guidance, and assistance of a therapist is fundamental to healing from trauma.
There are 4 types of symptoms frequently associated with trauma:
Avoidance Symptoms
- Avoiding specific locations, sights, situations, and sounds that serve as reminders of the event.
- Anxiety, depression, numbness, or guilt
Re-experiencing Symptoms
- Intrusive thoughts, nightmares, or flashbacks
Hyperarousal Symptoms
- Anger, irritability, and hypervigilance
- Aggressive, reckless behavior, including self-harm
- Sleep disturbances
Negative Mood and Cognition Symptoms
- Loss of interest in activities that were once considered enjoyable
- Difficulty remembering details of the distressing event
- Change in habits or behavior since the trauma
Research has proven psychotherapy to be the most effective form of treatment for trauma.
If you or someone you know matches the trauma symptoms listed above, I am confident that I can help and invite you to contact me today for a complimentary consultation.
