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Therapy
for couples, adults,
adolescents, and children

Welcome

Psychotherapist In Brooklyn. With 30 years in the field, 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 children has evolved from various other forms of training which are detailed in the Services section. My own journey as a parent informs my work as well. Please feel free to contact me with your questions and concerns.

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Judy Schneier

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

I began my career working with children and adolescents. While I still enjoy working with children and teens, in recent years I’ve focused a great deal of energy on work with couples and adults. Some people are looking for help in coping with a life change, some couples need to heal old wounds or to find a way to improve communication. Many people 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).