Yelena Bromberg (She/Her)

Pregnancy is a unique time that evokes many questions: What will the baby be like? What if my body suffers? Am I good enough? Therapy during this time is meant to assist with these types of questions and more, with the hope of minimizing stress and providing a nurturing emotional environment at a time when such an environment is arguably needed the most. Together, we can think through your hopes/needs to figure out how we can get you as close as possible to those, whatever the circumstances.

I specialize in working with intergenerational trauma as it impacts the parent-child relationship. Who we are as parents is influenced by how we were parented. Without insight into that process, we may unwillingly pass on the same kind of interactions to our children that we were hoping to avoid. During our work together, I am there with you to reflect on your experiences, to offer support, and to develop your confidence as a parent within the context of your personal and family history.

I specialize in parent-child psychotherapy (aka dyadic therapy) for caregivers and their children from birth through age 3. The purpose is to help caregivers gain insight about what works for their parent-child relationship within the context of their family and personal history. I use an informed approach, grounded in attachment and child development theories, to help you to set a foundation for a strong and loving relationship.

As parents, we all want the best for our children. However, sometimes we have trouble knowing how to help them and, in turn, ourselves. We need someone to identify the underlying issue and present opportunities to resolve it. Play therapy can be extremely helpful in providing children with the space to work through their struggles in a safe and nonjudgmental environment.

As parents, we all want the best for our children. However, sometimes we have trouble knowing how to help them and, in turn, ourselves. We need someone to identify the underlying issue and present opportunities to resolve it. Play therapy can be extremely helpful in providing children with the space to work through their struggles in a safe and nonjudgmental environment, while also supporting parents through collateral sessions.

Whatever your reasons for seeking support, individual psychotherapy can help. It is meant to gain insight into yourself and your circumstances so that you can make the necessary adjustments in your life to overcome any presenting conflicts and struggles.

Sometimes we all need some help with parenting. As children grow, they constantly require an adjustment on our part. A toddler, for instance, calls for a different approach than a teenager, even though some of the issues that the two are struggling with – separating from parents, developing a sense of self, testing limits, etc. – are actually quite similar. Parent consultations are meant specifically to help with these kinds of adjustments and everyday challenges.