Nicholas R. Bakalov
LCSW
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker assisting adolescents and adults with sorting through and processing their thoughts and feelings in order to reach a more fulfilling life.
Services
Therapy for individuals and adolescents
If you are looking for support for yourself or your teen - I can help! I have experience providing a safe and enjoyable therapeutic relationship for individuals of all ages looking to grow, process, or move through difficult life events.
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I provide weekly sessions for 45-50 minutes to discuss what is going on to move towards resolving issues and arriving at a more content state of being.
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In individual therapy, we will collaborate on your goals for therapy. Together we will identify what your biggest areas of need are and develop a plan to move forward to create the change you desire. I encourage you to come to therapy to work on tackling any troubles or challenges you face. No issue is too large or small to work on in therapy.
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About Me
In order to assess whether or not I am the right therapist for you, I believe it is important for you to know a little about me and my style as a therapist.
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I graduated from NYU in 2013 with my Masters in Social Work and I went on to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have been a practicing psychotherapist for over ten years. I have completed the Advanced Clinical Practice curriculum at NYU. I also studied at the Institute for the Psychoanalytic Study of Subjectivity and completed the One Year Program.
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My approach to therapy is a collaborative one. I believe that in therapy, you should feel safe and comfortable in order for us to truly explore the challenges you face. I take the time to get to know you and build a relationship that will enable us to explore the topics you want in a supportive way. I bring a sense of humor in order to foster a feeling of connection. Through thoughtful client centered interventions, we will build and deepen your capacity to create change.
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If you are interested in having a collaborative and engaging therapeutic relationship that embraces joy, humor, and deliberate and careful challenges posed to develop yourself, then please reach out so we can schedule a time to conduct a phone conversation and start our journey together.
Areas of Focus
Individual Therapy
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In individual therapy, we will collaborate on your goals for therapy. Together we will identify what your biggest areas of need are and develop a plan to move forward to create the change you desire. I encourage you to come to therapy to work on tackling any troubles or challenges you face. No issue is too large or small to work on in therapy.
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Adolescents
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Adolescence is a special and critical stage of development for many people. It is often a period of time that is fraught with uncertainty and challenges related to navigating socializing with peers, challenging school dynamics, developing independence and managing questions of identity. In my work with your adolescent, not only will we develop a meaningful therapeutic relationship to tackle some of the main challenges that arise in this life stage, but I will work with you to provide the support for your child so that everyone can thrive.
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LGBTQIA+
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The Queer experience is a special and unique one and therapy as a queer person deserves someone who is understanding and compassionate. Together we can navigate the unique challenges that arise living life as a queer person regardless of what stage of life you are. We can explore and develop an understanding of the intersectionality of your identities. I will help you heal from the difficulties you may have faced in learning who you are or assist you in navigating the experiences of dating, building family and community, or the various other experiences we as people naturally encounter.
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Contact Me
If you are interested in more information regarding services and would like to set a up a free phone consultation, please reach out to me using the form below.
Include a brief message about the services you are interested in receiving and a sentence or two describing what is motivating you to seek treatment. You can expect a response in 2 - 3 business days.
I have both in-person and virtual availability and can accommodate you based on what is most appropriate for you. Telehealth can only be performed for individuals residing in New York State. My office space is located on Court Street in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn.