Therapists at Gabriela Tilevitz Therapy

Gabriela Tilevitz, LCSW, CST, SIFI

I am a partner, a parent, a sibling, a child, a friend, a dog mom, and a recovering perfectionist who happens to practice psychotherapy in Brooklyn, New York. I specialize in working with individuals and couples struggling with issues related to sex and sexuality, and my work is rooted in helping clients feel okay with the complexities of being human. Growing up in a stringent religious environment there was tons of pressure to fit a mold and little room to be yourself without judgment. It became clear to me, from a very young age, that I was never going to fit into the boxes that my community was trying to put me in, and I want to help others navigate their way out of those boxes too. 

I am a somatically based trauma-informed practitioner, meaning I use modalities that address both the mind and body to help you develop a more integrated sense of self. My style can be described as warm, but direct; I offer a compassionate and empathetic ear, but I also try to strike a balance between encouraging you to go deeper and meeting you where you are. I will help you identify the themes and patterns that might be causing internal distress, blocking you from the life you want or having the relationships you desire. I value collaboration as essential to encouraging the micromovements that will lead you toward a path of healing. And while my relationship with every client is different, I find that adding a dash of humor is at times necessary in finding a sense of relief. 

I believe that everyone deserves a safe space to explore their identity; gender, sexual, spiritual, or otherwise, regardless of what community you come from. My role as a therapist is to foster trust in yourself and self-empowerment so that you can feel the joy and pleasure you desire. I know that taking the first steps to start therapy can be the most challenging, but when you allow yourself to be present in the therapeutic process, the doors that open outside the room are endless.

Social Work and Sex Therapy Education Credentials:

I received my Masters in Social Work (MSW) from New York University where I focused on studying human sexuality and clinical work with couples. I continued my training in human sexuality and sex therapy at Modern Sex Therapy Institutes and am an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist. I have experience working with adolescents, teens and their families and LGBTQ+ Orthodox Jewish adults through schools and nonprofits. I currently provide individual therapy, couples/multi-partner therapy and sex therapy to adolescents and adults (14+) of all races, religions, cultures, abilities, sexualities and genders. I am kink, poly, and consensual non-monogamy affirming.