Therapy for Teens + Adults in Brooklyn, New York
Virtual and in-person therapy for ages 13–39 navigating anxiety, depression, relationships, self-esteem, boundaries, identity, stress, and major life changes in Brooklyn, New York.
Familiar stops and new directions – Brooklyn holds history and becoming.
Maybe You’ve Been…
-Overthinking decisions, conversations, or what other people might be thinking about you
-Feeling pressure to make the “right” choice about school, work, relationships, or what’s next
-Trying to keep up with everything around you while quietly feeling overwhelmed underneath it
-Balancing family expectations with your own needs, identity, or growing independence
-Comparing your path, progress, relationships, or timeline to everyone around you
-Struggling with boundaries, guilt, people-pleasing, or fear of disappointing someone
-Questioning friendships, family dynamics, relationships, career direction, or your sense of self
-Feeling caught between wanting more freedom and still needing support
-Carrying stress and/or pressure from school, work, family responsibilities
-Moving through a breakup, graduation, move, career shift, family change, loss, or transition
-Feeling disconnected, unmotivated, burned out, or unsure why things feel hard
-Looking capable on the outside while feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, or uncertain
-Trying to figure out who you are becoming while life around you keeps moving
Support for Ages 13-39
And all the changes, questions, and challenges in between.
Brooklyn can be a place where you’re becoming more of yourself while also wondering who that person is supposed to be.
Maybe you’re finishing school, starting over, navigating family expectations, changing relationships, or trying to make choices that actually feel like yours. Maybe you thought this chapter would feel different and instead you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, self-doubt, burnout, or uncertainty about what comes next.
Some seasons feel full of possibility. Others bring grief, pressure, relationship changes, questions about identity, or the sense that something in your life no longer fits.
You might be asking yourself: What do I want now? What am I ready to leave behind? What feels true to me?
Therapy in Brooklyn can be a place to make sense of those questions without needing to have all the answers first.
Meet Your Therapist
Brooklyn has a way of holding history and possibility in the same block.
That can look different at 15 than it does at 25 or 38. Maybe you’re trying to figure out who you are apart from your family, your friends, your school, your relationship, your job, or the version of you everyone seems to expect. Maybe you’re doing a lot and still feel anxious, low, disconnected, burned out, or unsure why nothing feels quite settled.
Hi, I’m Dr. Angelica. I work with teens and adults ages 13–39 through the parts of life that don’t always come with a clear map.
I chose this age range for a reason. So much life is shaped here, and so often our teenage years are recycled into adulthood. For more than a decade, this is the work I’ve returned to: helping people through what changes, and what stays the same.
Therapy should be exactly what you need it to be – laughing, crying, remembering, feeling, focusing, and doing the $#!+ your heart knows you can.
I use CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and creative arts to help you get to what matters in a way that actually works for you.
Dr. Angelica Barron Maulucci, DSW, LCSW/LICSW, CFS
Therapy in Brooklyn for Identity, Relationships, Anxiety, Depression, and Life Transitions
A lot can change while you are still trying to understand what you want to keep.
The people you love, the expectations you grew up with, the relationships you choose, the work you do, and the future you imagined can all start to feel different as you do.
You may be asking:
What actually matters to me now?
How do I make a different choice without feeling like I am letting someone down?
Why am I doing everything I am supposed to and still feel anxious, low, or unsure?
What happens when the life I planned no longer fits?
Therapy can help you understand what you have inherited, what you have learned, and what you genuinely want to choose for yourself.
Growing does not have to mean leaving everything behind. Sometimes it means deciding, more intentionally, what comes with you.
Common Themes of Growth:
school pressure • anxiety • friendships • family • confidence • identity • emotions • boundaries • growing independence • figuring out where you fit • experimentation
career changes • relationships • parenthood • loss • community • boundaries • purpose • sense of self • bigger picture
college • professional identity • uncertainty • dating • social life • moving • expectations • identity • figuring out adulthood • responsibility • grief
You Can Carry Your History Without Letting It Decide Everything for You.
Growing into yourself can mean staying connected to what matters, questioning what no longer fits, and making choices that feel more like your own.
Therapy Throughout New York
Therapy That Fits Into the Life You Already Have
Between school, work, trains, family responsibilities, activities, and everything else that fills a week, getting support should not become another logistical problem.
I offer therapy for teens and adults ages 13–39 in Brooklyn, with virtual sessions available throughout New York and in-person appointments available in Brooklyn.
Whether you’re living at home, in school, working, parenting, or somewhere in between, therapy can fit into the life you’re already living.
Afternoon + Evening Appointments Available.
What Starting Therapy Looks Like
Reach Out
Schedule a free 15-minute inquiry call at your convenience. You don’t need to know what you are going to say – I will be there to talk through it with you.
Connecting
During the call, we'll chat briefly about what has been going on and what support can look like.
Start Where You Are
No perfectly organized story or clear explanation required. Come as you are, and we’ll make a plan together.
FAQ About Therapy in Brooklyn, NY
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Yes. I work with teens and adults ages 13–39 navigating anxiety, depression, overthinking, burnout, relationships, self-esteem, identity, family dynamics, and major life transitions.
This age range is intentional. So much can change between adolescence and your late 30s—from school, friendships, and growing independence to careers, relationships, parenting, grief, and figuring out what you actually want your life to look like.
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Yes. In-person therapy appointments are available at my office in Brooklyn, New York. Virtual therapy is also available throughout New York for clients who prefer the flexibility of meeting online.
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Yes. I provide virtual therapy to clients located throughout New York State, in Brooklyn, or elsewhere.
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You do not need to fit neatly into one category before reaching out. Clients often come to therapy for anxiety and overthinking, depression or low motivation, stress and burnout, relationship concerns, boundaries, self-esteem, identity, family pressure, or a major change in their lives.
Sometimes you know exactly what you want help with. Sometimes you just know you have not felt like yourself lately. Both are good places to start.dynamics, or simply wanting somewhere they can talk openly.
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My style is warm, collaborative, practical, and creative. I blend CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and creative self-expression based on what is actually useful for you.
Therapy with me can include reflecting, problem-solving, learning new skills, noticing patterns, making meaning, setting goals, or figuring out what to do with the thing you have been thinking about all week.
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No. Life transitions are a central part of my work, but they are not always obvious or dramatic.
A transition might be graduating, moving, starting or ending a relationship, becoming a parent, changing careers, or experiencing a loss. It can also be realizing that an old friendship no longer fits, questioning what you want, feeling different from who you used to be, or noticing that something in your life needs to change.
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Yes. I work with adults ages 13–39, including parents navigating identity changes, relationships, family responsibilities, burnout, work, and the emotional shifts that can come with raising children while still being a whole person yourself.
For teen clients, parents or caregivers may also be involved in treatment when appropriate while maintaining space for the teen to build trust and have their own therapeutic relationship.
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That is completely okay. You do not need to know what to say, how therapy works, or what your goals are before your first session.
We can start with what brought you in and figure out the rest together.
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Yes. Afternoon and evening appointments are available for both teens and adults, depending on current availability.
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You can reach out to schedule a free 15-minute consultation. We can talk briefly about what you are looking for, whether my approach feels like a good fit, and determine next steps.