Therapy in
Crown Heights, Brooklyn

Finding a therapist close to home can make it easier to give yourself time and space each week. At Groundwork Therapy, we offer individual, couples, teen, and family therapy at our Crown Heights office on Dean Street, near Franklin Avenue. Virtual sessions are also available across New York State.

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In-Person Therapy at Our Crown Heights Office

Our office is located at 1000 Dean Street, Suite 226, Brooklyn, NY 11238. We welcome clients from Crown Heights and nearby neighborhoods, including Prospect Heights, Clinton Hill, and Bed-Stuy.

Nearby subway options include Franklin Avenue on the C and Franklin Avenue Shuttle, Park Place on the Shuttle, and Franklin Avenue–Medgar Evers College on the 2, 3, 4, and 5 lines.

You can attend sessions in person, meet online, or discuss a combination with your therapist. During your consultation, we can help you explore scheduling options and answer questions about visiting the office.

Our psychologists and therapists provide active, collaborative care. We help you understand the patterns behind what you are experiencing and explore ways to respond that work better for you.

Groundwork was founded in 2018 by Dr. Melissa Johnson and Dr. Philicia Rubin, two licensed clinical psychologists. Today, our group practice welcomes clients of all genders, sexualities, cultural backgrounds, and relationship styles.

Therapy Services in Crown Heights

Individual Therapy

You may be dealing with persistent worry, low mood, burnout, loneliness, or relationship difficulties that keep repeating. You may also want to understand yourself more deeply without having a specific diagnosis or immediate crisis.

In individual therapy, we explore your concerns, relationships, and experiences together. The work can help you recognize familiar patterns, understand your reactions, and develop more options for responding.

Couples Therapy

Some couples come to therapy after trust has been damaged. Others feel stuck in recurring arguments, struggle with intimacy, or want support through a major decision or transition.

Our couples therapists help partners discuss difficult subjects and understand the patterns shaping their relationship. Our team draws on approaches including Gottman, emotionally focused therapy, and psychodynamic couples therapy.

We welcome queer and straight couples, married and unmarried partners, and people in monogamous and polyamorous relationships.

Teen Therapy

School pressure, friendships, family conflict, and questions about identity can be difficult to navigate during adolescence. Teen therapy gives teenagers space to speak openly with someone who listens and takes their experiences seriously.

We work collaboratively with teens and involve parents or caregivers when appropriate, with attention to privacy, trust, and each teenager’s needs.

group therapy

You may feel isolated in your experiences, find yourself repeating familiar patterns in relationships, or want to better understand how you relate to others. Group therapy offers an opportunity to explore these experiences in a supportive setting with other people.

In group therapy, members work together to understand their relationship patterns, share perspectives, and experiment with new ways of connecting. Our interpersonal process groups offer space to develop greater self-awareness and experience how relationships can change through meaningful interactions with others.

family therapy

Family relationships can become strained by communication difficulties, caregiving responsibilities, changing roles, or longstanding conflict.

In family therapy, family members work together to understand their interactions and practice more productive conversations. We support parents, adult children, siblings, and other family members. You do not have to wait until a problem becomes overwhelming to seek support.

Finding the Right Therapist at Groundwork

You do not need to arrive knowing which clinician or approach is right for you. Our team helps match you with a therapist based on your concerns, preferences, and scheduling needs.

We provide LGBTQ+ affirming therapy and welcome different identities and relationship structures with respect. Your gender, sexuality, or relationship style can be part of the conversation when relevant to your goals.

Dr. Melissa Johnson also offers therapy in Spanish and English.

Meet our team to learn about our clinicians’ backgrounds and areas of focus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Individual and couples sessions range from $250 to $400 for 45 minutes, depending on the clinician’s education and experience. Group sessions cost $100 to $125 for 75 minutes.
Contact us for family therapy pricing and review our rates and details before scheduling.
Groundwork is an out-of-network practice. We provide monthly superbills that you can submit to your insurer.
Reimbursement depends on your plan, deductible, and provider requirements. Check your out-of-network mental health benefits directly with your insurance company.
Yes. All of our therapists are available for in-person sessions and wWe offer virtual therapy for clients located anywhere in New York State. You can discuss a combination of office and video sessions with your therapist.
The first step is to submit a contact form. We will then send you information about fees and scheduling, along with the option to book a free 15-minute phone consultation with a director.
The consultation gives you an opportunity to ask questions and discuss whether our practice fits your needs. You will get personally matched with a therapist and can schedule your first session by the end of the call.