OUR STORY

Dr. Philicia Rubin and Dr. Melissa Johnson, founders of Groundwork Therapy, with the practice therapy dog.

Groundwork Therapy was founded in 2018 in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, by a wife-and-wife team, Dr. Melissa Johnson and Dr. Philicia Rubin.

Our mission is to provide high-quality, contemporary psychotherapy to this creative, diverse, and ever-evolving community.

From the beginning, we set out not only to establish a safe, confidential, and accessible therapy practice, but also to create a professional space with a modern, relatable aesthetic.

We also wanted a name that reflected both the spirit of Brooklyn and the transformative nature of therapy. “Groundwork Therapy” captures the borough’s constant development, reinvention, and evolution, as well as the essential foundation-building that takes place in the therapeutic process. Growth and positive change begin with laying the groundwork—because all growth starts with Groundwork.

Our Vibes

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Private psychotherapy office with couch at Groundwork Therapy
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Welcoming therapy office designed for reflection and conversation
Bright therapy office at Groundwork Therapy in Crown Heights, Brooklyn

OUR WAITING ROOM JAMS

OUR THERAPY DOG

Groundwork Therapy's therapy dog in the office

OUR borough

Black-and-white graffiti wall featuring the word Brooklyn

OUR NEIGHBORHOOD

Graffiti wall featuring the words Crown Heights in Brooklyn
 

OUR ADDRESS

We are located at 1000 Dean Street, Suite 226 in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY.

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