THERAPY SERVICES
BROOKLYN & VIRTUAL
MLP THERAPY GROUP IS A BROOKLYN-BASED THERAPY PRACTICE SPECIALIZING IN THERAPY FOR WOMEN AND COUPLES, OFFERING SESSIONS IN PERSON IN BROOKLYN AND VIRTUALLY ACROSS NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY.
WHAT WE TREAT
We support women and couples navigating a wide range of emotional, relational, and life challenges. Our core specialty sits at the intersection of women's identity and relationships, and our work is grounded in evidence-based practice.
Healing happens in connection.
COUPLES THERAPY
Couples come to therapy when they feel stuck, distant, or unable to break out of the same cycles. Couples therapy at MLP Therapy Group is a space to slow down, understand what is actually happening in your relationship, and be
OUR APPROACH:
We use Relational Therapy from the Ackerman Institute, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and techniques from the Gottman Method.
COUPLES THERAPY CAN HELP WITH:
Repeated arguments or conflict cycles that never resolve
Emotional distance and feeling like roommates
Difficulty communicating needs without reactivity
Rebuilding trust after betrayal or infidelity
Disconnection after having a baby or major life transition
Unequal division of the mental load
Struggles with intimacy, sex, or emotional safety
Navigating extended family or parenting differences
DATING & RELATIONSHIP THERAPY
Couples come to therapy when they feel stuck, distant, or unable to break out of the same cycles. Couples therapy at MLP Therapy Group is a space to slow down, understand what is actually happening in your relationship, and be
OUR APPROACH:
We use Relational Therapy and Emotion-Focused Therapy to help you break old cycles, strengthen your sense of self, and create relationships rooted in emotional safety. We also incorporate elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
DATING & RELATIONSHIP THERAPY CAN HELP WITH:
Breaking cycles of choosing emotionally unavailable partners
Understanding your attachment style and intimacy patterns
Communicating your needs clearly and without fear
Rebuilding trust after betrayal or past relationship hurt
Setting and maintaining boundaries without guilt
Dating burnout, ghosting, and modern relationship stress
Healing relational trauma and how it affects current relationships
Navigating dating again after kids, divorce, or a major life shift
We see patterns, not just problems.
TRAUMA & EMDR THERAPY
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based therapy that helps you heal from painful or overwhelming experiences. When distressing events are not fully processed, they can show up as anxiety, shame, triggers, or patterns in your relationships. EMDR helps your brain complete that processing, so those memories no longer feel stuck in the present.
OUR APPROACH:
We offer EMDR therapy virtually, which allows clients to complete the process from a place that feels comfortable and secure. Sydney and Melissa have completed EMDR training Levels 1 and 2 through the Personal Transformation Institute.
HOW EMDR WORKS:
During EMDR, your therapist guides you to focus on specific memories or sensations while using bilateral stimulation, such as eye movements, alternating tones, or light taps. This helps both sides of the brain work together, reducing emotional intensity and shifting negative beliefs so painful memories feel more distant and less charged over time.
EMDR THERAPY CAN HELP WITH:
Trauma and PTSD
Anxiety and panic
Grief and loss
Relationship difficulties rooted in past experiences
Chronic stress and nervous system dysregulation
Negative beliefs about yourself that feel hard to shift
Emotional reactions in relationships that feel bigger than the moment
THERAPY FOR
ANXIETY & DEPRESSION
Anxiety and depression can make daily life feel heavier than it should. You might feel overwhelmed, unmotivated, disconnected, or caught in patterns of worry you cannot seem to slow down. Therapy offers a space to understand what is driving these feelings and begin to feel more grounded.
OUR APPROACH:
We use Cognitive Behavioral Therapies and Dialectical Behavioral therapy as well as a relational approach. We use mindfulness and skills to help people manage their anxiety.
ANXIETY & DEPRESSION THERAPY CAN HELP WITH:
Constant overwhelm or a sense of being on edge
Emotional numbness
Intrusive thoughts and spiraling worry
Burnout, exhaustion, or difficulty sleeping, eating, and finding motivation
Perfectionism, people-pleasing, and self-doubt
Physical symptoms like a racing heart, tension, or restlessness
Postpartum anxiety and depression
Social anxiety and stress
The toll anxiety and depression take on relationships or work
THERAPY FOR
BODY IMAGE & SELF-ESTEEM
Your relationship with your body can shift over time through weight changes, aging, pregnancy, hormonal changes, or life transitions. When constant self-criticism, comparison, or body frustration starts to affect your mood, confidence, or daily life, therapy can help.
OUR APPROACH:
We use Relational Therapy and the Intuitive Eating framework to help women cultivate self-compassion, body acceptance, and heal body-related shame.
BODY IMAGE & SELF-ESTEEM THERAPY
CAN HELP WITH:
Postpartum body changes and the identity shifts that come with them
Negative self-talk, shame, and harsh inner criticism
Comparison to other women or your previous body
Emotional reactions to or confusion around GLP-1 medications
Cycles of restriction, emotional eating, or attempts to regain control
Feeling invisible, unattractive, or unappreciated in your body
Social media and cultural pressure to look a certain way
Chronic health issues or hormonal changes affecting body image
We have expertise, but you’re the expert of your own life.
POSTPARTUM THERAPY
The postpartum period is one of the most demanding transitions a person can go through. Many new mothers feel overwhelmed, exhausted, guilty, or unsure of how to manage everything they are carrying. Postpartum therapy gives you space to breathe, understand what you are feeling, and reconnect with yourself. Postpartum Depression is common but does not have to be experienced alone.
OUR TRAINING & APPROACH:
We are certified postpartum mental health counselors through Postpartum Support International. We use a relational approach and cognitive behavioral therapy, and also support parents with behavioral parenting interventions.
POSTPARTUM THERAPY CAN HELP WITH:
Postpartum anxiety, depression, or intrusive thoughts
Overwhelm, overstimulation, and emotional exhaustion
Adjusting to life with a newborn or multiple children
Feeling disconnected from your partner after baby
Resentment around the mental load and unequal responsibilities
Loss of identity or not recognizing yourself anymore
Mom guilt, comparison, and the pressure to do it right
Irritability or anger that feels hard to talk about
Returning to work, navigating childcare, or staying home
Difficulty in your relationships after new baby
MATRESCENCE THERAPY
Matrescence is the developmental process of becoming a mother. It changes not just your schedule but your identity, your relationships, and your sense of self. Most women feel it deeply and have no language for it. That is the work we do at MLP Therapy Group.
OUR TRAINING & APPROACH:
We have specialized training in perinatal mental health through Postpartum Support International and couples work through the Ackerman Institute for the Family.
MATRESCENCE THERAPY CAN HELP WITH:
Feeling like you have lost yourself since becoming a mother
Grief for your pre-baby identity or life
Anxiety that feels more like a constant hum of dread than a diagnosable condition
High-functioning overwhelm: holding it together while feeling depleted inside
Emotional disconnection from yourself or the people you love
Old wounds or childhood dynamics resurfacing in unexpected ways
Not recognizing yourself anymore
MATRESCENCE & COUPLES:
The identity shift of matrescence happens inside a partnership and changes that partnership too. Feeling disconnected from your partner after having a baby is one of the most common experiences couples have and one of the least talked about. We work with both individuals and couples navigating this transition.
Safety is the foundation to change.
WHERE WE WORK
MLP Therapy Group is located at 68 Jay Street in Brooklyn, NY. We offer in-person sessions in Brooklyn and virtual therapy sessions across New York and New Jersey.
In-person therapy in Brooklyn, NY
Virtual therapy in New York
Virtual therapy in New Jersey
Reach out to schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation. We will talk about what is bringing you in, answer your questions, and help you figure out whether MLP Therapy Group feels like the right fit.