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Therapy
for couples, adults,
adolescents, and children

Welcome

Psychotherapist In Brooklyn. I have developed extensive experience treating couples, adults, adolescents, and children. My couple’s training is in Emotionally Focused Therapy. My work with individuals and young adults is psychodynamic and influenced by my training in trauma therapy. I use play and movement activities as well as talk in my work with the children My own journey as a parent informs my work . Please feel free to contact me with your questions and concerns.

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Judy Schneier

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

My psychodynamic approach looks at the complexity of each individual. I strive for a deep understanding of the issues and feelings my patients are dealing with. Psychotherapy promotes insight, and this is what underlies change. EFT, based in attachment theory and research, extends this approach to couples therapy. Early relationships influence what we face with our present partners. While focused on the interaction here and now, I always keep patterns and early experiences in mind.

Children, like adults, need time to build trust and safety. But their means of communication are different. Play allows for indirect and symbolic communication and the comfort of familiar games. I use movement activates to help children relax and get to know me without a lot of words. We always communicate, but words are not the only tool. Meetings with parents are always a part of my child therapy practice.

Some people are looking for help in coping with a life change, healing old wounds or feeling stuck in destructive patterns. Everyone need a safe place to work through difficult feelings. I work in a way that meets you where you are. Creating safety and connection are always the first step.

Services

These are the services that I provide both in person and virtually.

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Education

  • B.A. in Philosophy from Barnard College.

  • Masters in Social Work from New York University.

  • Certificate in Integrative Trauma Studies form National Institute for the Psychotherapies

  • Completed EFT Externship and Core Skills Training.

  • Completed three year program in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy at the William Alanson White Institute.

  • Seminar in ADHD treatment with Ned Hallowell, author of Driven to Distraction

Professional Experience

  • Presently in full time psychotherapy practice in Park Slope, Brooklyn.

  • Presented two clinical papers at the Colloquium series of the White Institute's Child and Adolescent Therapy Training Program. 

  • Consulted for early childhood programs at Jewish Board, International School of Brooklyn, and Forest Hills Child Care Center; presented workshops on The Importance Of Play In The Early Childhood Classroom. 

  • Conducted workshops on Story Based Creative Movement at Forest Hills Child Care Center and Emmanuel College.

  • School and agency based clinical social worker.

  • Creative Movement Specialist for preschool children in both mainstream and special education settings: Speak Learn and Play: Therapeutic Summer Intensive (summer 2015), Congregation Beth Elohim Early Childhood Center (8 years), Brooklyn Conservatory of Music, Park Avenue Synagogue Early Childhood Center (5 years), Bronx Early Learning Center (serving special needs population).