Sonia Brill, LCSW-Therapist in New York

I am a practicing therapist with over 20 years of clinical experience. I hold a Master of Social Work from New York University, where I graduated with distinction, and completed postgraduate training at the Urban Institute for Family Therapy at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, with program guidance from Dr. Evan Imber-Black of the Ackerman Institute
in New York. Today, I work with high-functioning professional women, with a particular focus on treating generalized anxiety within the legal community.

My professional career began at Bellevue Hospital in New York City, where I worked in the psychiatric emergency room, inpatient services, and a homeless shelter. Over the course of my career, I have offered consultation and supervision services throughout New York City and New York State, as well as in a group practice. I have been an advocate for mental health, published articles online, offered public education, and supported women’s organizations, including NYU Women’s Initiative.

While I primarily approach therapy from a psychodynamic approach, I also utilize dialectical behavior therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to address persistent intrusive thoughts, ruminations, and other symptoms of generalized anxiety. While understanding long-standing patterns is critical to growth, being able to regulate emotions, decrease distress of chronic anxiety, and restore resilience and confidence are central to health and wellbeing.

I am a New Yorker and have spent much of my professional time working with people who have to navigate demanding careers, complex relationships, and life challenges alongside anxiety and other mental health concerns.

I bring a straightforward, active style to my work with clients.