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Dr. Whitney Brown, NY Psychologist 022894
New York
New York psychologist - stress and anxiety
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- DBT skills practice
- Mindfulness techniques
About Whitney
Dr. Whitney Brown is a New York psychologist with three years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem issues, depression, and the challenges of life changes. She also focuses on co-morbidity, guilt and shame, impulsivity, mood and personality concerns, social anxiety and phobia, women's issues, and young adult issues.
Dr. Brown approaches sessions as a practical collaboration. She treats clients as the experts on their lives and helps them notice patterns that get in the way. Conversations focus on concrete steps people can try between sessions. She uses straightforward strategies rather than abstract theory.
Her work draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy principles alongside mindfulness and motivational interviewing. That mix supports people who want to change unhelpful thoughts, build emotional regulation skills, and strengthen motivation for difficult behavior change. Sessions often center on small experiments and skills practice.
In meetings she emphasizes clear goals and measurable progress. People who prefer a structured, skills-based approach tend to find this style useful. She encourages tracking reactions and testing different responses to old habits.
Dr. Brown sees clients in New York and conducts work in English. To start, she asks a few questions to match goals and then plans the first session timing and focus. The process is practical and paced to fit everyday life.
How CBT and related approaches work in remote sessions
Dr. Brown uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking. CBT focuses on concrete links between thoughts, feelings, and actions, and it works well for anxiety, low mood, and stress-related problems.She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT skills are practical tools people can practice when feeling overwhelmed. Mindfulness therapy is used to increase moment-to-moment awareness and reduce reactivity by practicing simple attention exercises.
Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will review concerns, goals, and preferences and then suggest which methods to try first. Clients and the therapist adjust plans based on what helps and what feels manageable.
Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, since options are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Sessions can support practicing skills in everyday settings and reviewing real-life experiments between meetings.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include mood and personality concerns, guilt and shame, impulsivity, social anxiety, women's issues, and young adult issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and structured, emphasizing skills and small experiments. Sessions focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts and trying different responses between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She has three years of professional experience working with a range of stress and mood-related concerns. Her approach blends CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is listed as NY Psychologist 022894 and practices in New York.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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