Brooklyn Parent Therapy

Brooklyn Parent Therapy Therapy for parents who don't want their childhood history to become their parenting story. Offering online sessions to New York State residents!

July is social wellness month. Social wellness is about prioritizing and strengthening your social connections. "The Yes...
07/29/2026

July is social wellness month. Social wellness is about prioritizing and strengthening your social connections.

"The Yes Brain: How to Cultivate Courage, Curiosity, and Resilience in Your Child" by Daniel J. Siegel, M.D. and Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D., is "an indispensable guide to unlocking your child’s innate capacity for resilience, compassion, and creativity."

You’ll learn:
🌟the four fundamentals of the Yes Brain—balance, resilience, insight, and empathy—and how to strengthen them
🌟the key to knowing when kids need a gentle push out of a comfort zone vs. needing the “cushion” of safety and familiarity
🌟strategies for navigating away from negative behavioral and emotional states (aggression and withdrawal) and expanding your child’s capacity for positivity

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In this IG Live reboot, Dr. Dana Suozzi and I discuss how parents can navigate the process of obtaining evaluations for...
07/27/2026

In this IG Live reboot, Dr. Dana Suozzi and I discuss how parents can navigate the process of obtaining evaluations for their children within the New York City school system.

Topics include:

🌟Breaking Through the Gatekeepers & School Bureaucracy
🌟Strategic Sequencing (DOE vs. Private Neuropsychologist)
🌟Therapeutic Assessment (TA) & Reframing the Narrative

Take a listen to the full conversation by heading to my bio and subscribing (FOR FREE!) to have access to this content and other parenting insights and resources. To find out more if getting a school evaluation is a right path path for you and your kiddo, please visit https://advocatesforchildren.org/resource/guide-to-special-education/ (also linked in bio!)

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💡 How can you support your child’s gender exploration? Start by following their lead. When children feel accepted as the...
07/20/2026

💡 How can you support your child’s gender exploration? Start by following their lead. When children feel accepted as they are, they thrive. 💛

Many parents worry: Is this just a phase? What will others think? How do I protect my child? These are valid concerns—but your child’s safety and emotional well-being come first. Your child’s gender exploration isn’t something to fear—it’s an opportunity to show them they are loved and accepted, just as they are.
💛🏳️‍🌈 Learn how to create a safe, affirming space for their self-discovery in my latest blog. Link in bio!
🏳️‍⚧️ Let them express themselves freely
🏳️‍⚧️ Normalize gender diversity at home
🏳️‍⚧️ Process your worries away from them
Your role isn’t to predict their future—it’s to support who they are right now.

📖 Read the full guide for practical ways to affirm your child’s gender journey: https://brooklynparenttherapy.com/blog/affirming-your-childs-gender-exploration/

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“Make sure your home is a safe space where all identities are respected and celebrated, which promotes a sense of belong...
07/17/2026

“Make sure your home is a safe space where all identities are respected and celebrated, which promotes a sense of belonging for your child no matter how they go on to identify as an adult. Make it a part of your family culture to use inclusive language, such as using the correct pronouns and avoiding assumptions about any child's future relationships.”- from Project Parenthood Podcast episode #723 "Nurturing Your BIPOC LGBTQIA+ Child"

🌟 Check out the episode here: https://project-parenthood.simplecast.com/episodes/nurturing-your-bipoc-lgbtqia-child

It goes without saying that you need to be well-versed in your child’s stated racial, ethnic and q***r identities. Learn about the different orientations and gender identities that exist. Understand the history of the LGBTQIA+ movement, and be aware of the unique challenges that your child faces as a BIPOC LGBTQIA+ person. Model kindness and empathy towards others, and emphasize the importance of respecting differences. Get involved as a family in community service activities that promote inclusivity, social justice, and equality.

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Yesterday was International Non-Binary People’s Day, a time to honor and uplift those whose gender identities don’t fit ...
07/15/2026

Yesterday was International Non-Binary People’s Day, a time to honor and uplift those whose gender identities don’t fit neatly into “boy” or “girl” boxes.

As a psychologist who champions respectful parenting in my practice, I know how vital it is for children - especially gender-diverse kids - to feel seen and safe at home. 💛🤍💜🖤

Whether your child identifies as non-binary, gender-fluid, gender-creative or is still exploring, your unconditional support can be a powerful anchor. These three parenting practices can help you build a relationship rooted in love, trust, and authenticity:

1. Ask and Use the Right Pronouns
2. Be Curious, Not Defensive
3. Create Safety, Not Silence
Every child deserves to be celebrated for who they are - no matter how their gender shows up. 🌈✨

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Strong social connections—to ourselves, our families, and our communities—act as a protective shield for our mental heal...
07/13/2026

Strong social connections—to ourselves, our families, and our communities—act as a protective shield for our mental health. Your social wellness is a key determinant of your emotional and psychological health, especially for families historically excluded from mainstream systems of care. Social belonging is truly medicine. A person who feels socially supported has a nervous system that is co-regulated by that support, and an identity that is validated by that support.

What are some practical ways to boost your family's resilience and well-being, especially if you're part of a marginalized community?
🌟Connect with yourself. Pause and reflect on your racial, ethnic or cultural background: what cultural practices, traditions, family practices or stories bring you grounding and strength?
🌟Cultivate connection with your partner, if you have one: Infuse your day with small, loving interactions. Leave a post-it with a funny or loving message to your partner on their mirror, bring them a cup of tea or ice water without being asked.
🌟Strengthen the connection with your children: create a home where feelings can be shared openly. Consciously set aside technology-free moments for playing, cooking, or just talking. Teach and model respectful disagreement.

Listen and learn more from the Project Parenthood Episode "Connection is protection: why social wellness matters for families".

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“Western culture's relationship with emotions is complex. Historically, certain emotions were deemed ‘acceptable,’ while...
07/10/2026

“Western culture's relationship with emotions is complex. Historically, certain emotions were deemed ‘acceptable,’ while others were considered private or weak. These norms are deeply ingrained.”- from Project Parenthood Podcast episode #799 Navigating the "cringe": How to parent kids who hate emotions

🌟 In this episode, I guide parents through a common and confusing challenge: when kids seem to reject emotional intimacy and vulnerability. Learn about the cultural and social factors that contribute to this "aversion to mushy feelings" and get a "toolkit" of five practical, compassionate strategies. Find out how to model healthy emotional expression, use language that externalizes feelings, and reframe vulnerability as a strength, helping your child build emotional resilience and deeper connections.

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July is social wellness month. Social wellness is about prioritizing and strengthening your social connections. This Jul...
07/08/2026

July is social wellness month. Social wellness is about prioritizing and strengthening your social connections. This July (and always), commit to understanding the profound impact healthy relationships can have on overall well-being. Whether you engage in a new social activity each week of the month, by joining a book club, volunteering, or simply scheduling a coffee date with an old friend, challenge yourself by adding more connection to your day to day life.

Read: The Art and Science of Connection to learn why and how social health is "critical to your overall health and longevity."

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Dr. C: “What is the difference between a DOE evaluation and a private one?”Dr. S.: “One of the motivations for seeking o...
07/06/2026

Dr. C: “What is the difference between a DOE evaluation and a private one?”
Dr. S.: “One of the motivations for seeking out a private evaluation, is the feeling of control you have as the parent… trusting with more confidence that things will be executed in the way that centers your child...the city system is limited in what tools they have available to use in an assessment.”

👉🏿 Dr. Coor and Dr. Suozzi teamed up recently to discuss how parents can navigate the process of obtaining evaluations for their children within the New York City school system. Is your child struggling in school?

🌟 Tune in to learn the ways you can navigate NYC's Department of Education system to get your child the help they need and to hear some highlights of key points from the full depth interview OUT NOW, including DOE's evaluation procedures, advocacy strategies, and options and resources for securing appropriate student support.

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✨Dr. Nanika Coor and Dr. Dana Suozzi team up to discuss how parents can navigate the process of obtaining evaluations fo...
07/03/2026

✨Dr. Nanika Coor and Dr. Dana Suozzi team up to discuss how parents can navigate the process of obtaining evaluations for their children within the New York City school system.

Join BPT's exclusive video access to the conversation and past collaborations with others like pediatric sleep specialist Dr. Afolabi-Brown and social justice advocate Araceli Esparza.
👉🏿 https://brooklynparenttherapy.com/videos/

✨ Dr. Suozzi is a licensed psychologist practicing in New York City. She is trained as a clinical, child, and school psychologist, with a career dedicated to supporting children and families through periods of transition, conflict, crisis, or stuckness. Her practice provides individual psychotherapy, psychological and neuropsychological assessments, and parent therapy. Assessments with Dr. Suozzi follow the Collaborative/Therapeutic Assessment model, which is humanistic and person-centered. She views the evaluation process not merely as a procedural requirement or diagnostic tool, but as an opportunity to gain meaningful insights, magnify empathy, and promote positive change for individuals and families.
Find out more from here: https://www.drdanasuozzi.com/about-us

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