Adults and Couples

Greenpoint, Bushwick, Telehealth

I have often said that if change was linear, or if human beings were not multi-faceted, then therapists would have no work. The human experience is a challenge to say the least. Having to face insecurities, grief, fear of the unknown, and day to day hurdles while trying to work towards our various desires and accomplishments can feel impossible at times. We can often fall into distressing ways of relating to the world around us, which can perpetuate these afflictive emotions and unhelpful patterns of behavior.

Thus far, the crux of my experience as a therapist has been providing therapy to adults working on a range of presenting problems, such as relationship issues, sexually issues, self-esteem issues, and identity conflicts.

Though I have mainly treated adults individually, a good portion of my work has centered on exploring various issues that would often manifest in their intimate relationships, such as communication issues, obstacles with intimacy, and infidelities, just to name a few. This has provided me with a better understanding of the varied barriers that each couple can face. I am passionate about continuing this work at Brooklyn Psychotherapy.

My work has largely based my modality in CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), but the foundation of my modality is psychodynamic. However, as a clinician I am always open to bringing in different techniques as one approach will not fit all. My work centers on meeting clients where they are, while also keeping at the forefront of my approach how the systems that exist within our society can perpetuate mental health issues for people of color. This is especially important to myself as a clinician while working with the diverse population that Brooklyn Psychotherapy serves.

Quality therapy should always be centered on the client. You are an expert in your own life, and once given the privilege to learn more about you, I am simply in the passenger seat. Keeping this in the forefront of my work is key to providing each client with a nurturing, validating, and secure environment in which to work through life's challenges collaboratively, and from a place of curiosity, and compassion.

Amalia Rudnik, LMHC is a graduate of John Jay College of Criminal Justice, (CUNY), with a Bachelor of the Arts in Forensic Psychology, and a Master’s of the Arts in Forensic Mental Health Counseling.