Naomi Berkenbilt

Hi there, I'm Naomi!

I work with people who are ready to work hard on their own healing. My therapeutic approach is to start where you are right now and focus on your goals and how to reach them. As we collaborate, my work is to help guide you toward the changes you seek.

My focus

I work with the LGBTQIA+ population, individuals suffering from trauma, and those struggling with grief and loss. I have experience working with individuals with autism and ADHD, whether adults seeking consultation to navigate the world or parents seeking support to understand their children's needs.

My approach

I often start with psychoeducation about the polyvagal system, using movement and breathing techniques to learn how our bodies respond to stress. I am IFS-informed and work with parts towards healing. I also support individuals through exposure therapy, imagery, meditation, and somatically informed work.

My communication style

I create an environment of acceptance, rich in verbal imagery. If you are ready to go deep, I can support you. Depending on your needs, we can talk deeply, brainstorm problems, and work on self-regulation through movement, art, and meditation.

My journey to mental healthcare

I have had a sensitivity to the struggles of others since I was very young. I am able to see multiple perspectives and have insights that are not always obvious. I love the work, the connections made, and the way that this support can affect lasting changes.

My goals for you

First, we get to know each other for up to three sessions. One session per six months is designed to rewrite and review goals, though we can review them more frequently depending on your needs. Your strengths become a part of the goals, and we move through them at the pace you need.

Our first session

My first question is always to ask you what brought you to see me. You can expect a chance to share about yourself and what is important to you, to ask questions, and to answer others. My primary goal is to learn about what makes you who you are and what I can do to support you in your journey.

I identify as...

Female, Non-binary
Caucasian or White
Jewish, Interfaith, Pagan, Spiritual, Unitarian Universalism

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Mindfulness-Based

Child/Parent Psychotherapy

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Compassion Focused

Complicated Grief Therapy (CGT)

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Expressive Arts

Humanistic

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Focus populations

Body Positivity

Deaf

LGBTQIA+

Non-Binary

Racial Justice

Recovery/12 Step Friendly

Transgender

+ 7 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults
Minors
Preteens

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from Bryn Mawr Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions