About Beatrice Brashares
Focus areas
Adult Psychotherapy
Depression
Psychodynamic Therapy
Anxiety
Life Transition
Young Adult Issues
Bereavement / Grief Counseling
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
EMDR
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Exposure Response Prevention
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Beatrice Brashares
If you notice the same patterns showing up again and again, even after trying to change them, you're not alone. Therapy can offer a space to better understand where those patterns come from and how they may no longer be serving you.
Hi, I'm Beatrice (she/her), a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) trained at Columbia University and practicing in New York. I work with adults and young adults who want to better understand the patterns, relationships, and experiences that shape their lives and move toward a more authentic and fulfilling way of living.
Many of the people I work with are navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief, life transitions, questions of identity, or a general sense of feeling stuck. Together, we'll explore not only what's happening in the present, but also the deeper experiences and beliefs that may be influencing how you relate to yourself and others.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in curiosity. I draw primarily from psychodynamic therapy, which focuses on developing insight into recurring patterns and understanding how past experiences can continue to influence present-day emotions and relationships. I also integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and other evidence-based approaches when helpful, tailoring therapy to your individual needs and goals.
I believe therapy works best when you feel safe enough to be fully yourself. Whether you're facing a specific challenge or looking for a space to better understand yourself, I strive to create an environment where you can explore your experiences openly, deepen self-awareness, and make meaningful changes at your own pace.
What should a new client know about working with you?
The most important thing to know is that therapy with me is not primarily a set of techniques, it's a relationship, and a slower kind of conversation than you may be used to. I work psychodynamically and relationally, which means we spend real time understanding how earlier experiences, family patterns, and relationships have shaped the way you think, feel, and cope today.
You don't need to arrive with polished words or a clear agenda. Early sessions are simply about getting to know you -- what's brought you in, what you've already tried, and what you'd want to be different. From there, our work will move at your pace. Some sessions will feel exploratory; others will focus on practical tools. Both are useful.
What clients most often tell me they value is being genuinely heard - met with real curiosity rather than a script and gradually understanding themselves in ways that make old patterns start to loosen. You don't have to perform here. You get to bring the version of yourself that's actually showing up in your life.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
We begin by taking real time to understand who you are - your history, your relationships, and the experiences that have shaped how you see yourself and others. Rather than moving quickly toward fixes, I believe meaningful change starts with a fuller picture of what's actually going on beneath the symptoms.
From there, our work becomes a collaboration between exploration and application. Drawing from psychodynamic and relational approaches, we notice emotional patterns and ways of relating that may be contributing to your struggles. Where cognitive behavioral tools or skills-based work will help, I integrate them alongside the deeper work rather than instead of it.
Therapy is not linear, and our work will evolve alongside your needs. I check in regularly on what's helping and what's not, so the process keeps reflecting what actually matters to you. Throughout, I aim to hold space where you can be honest including about the parts that feel complicated or hard to say out loud.
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Education and background
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Education and training
- Columbia University, Master's in Social Work
How soon can I make an appointment with Beatrice Brashares?
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Is Beatrice Brashares accepting new patients?
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What practice does Beatrice Brashares work with?
Beatrice Brashares works with Dedicated by MyWellbeing.
What are common reasons for patients to see Beatrice Brashares?
Beatrice Brashares frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Beatrice Brashares on their profile.
What languages does Beatrice Brashares speak?
Beatrice Brashares speaks English.