Baruch Dov Braun, LCSW

“An adventure is only an inconvenience rightly considered. An inconvenience is only an adventure wrongly considered.” ― G.K. Chesterton

Baruch Dov Braun, LCSW's style

Why Baruch Dov Braun, LCSW chose to be in the helping profession

My decision to enter the helping profession comes from a deep desire to see people live the happiest and most fulfilling lives possible. As a naturally caring and compassionate person, I have always found meaning and purpose in supporting others through difficult moments with genuine empathy and understanding. I believe that everyone deserves a space where they can feel heard, accepted, and supported without judgment. Being able to walk alongside people during some of life's most challenging seasons is a responsibility I value deeply, and it is what continues to inspire my work every day.

As a therapist, I combine my strength as a thoughtful listener with proven therapeutic tools to help clients overcome obstacles, build confidence, and create meaningful change. My goal is not only to help you feel better in the moment, but to equip you with practical cognitive and coping skills that will continue serving you long after our work together. I am committed to helping you develop the insight, resilience, and self-awareness needed to navigate challenges with greater confidence and clarity. Ultimately, I want you to feel empowered, self-sufficient, and capable of moving forward on your own terms while creating a life that feels fulfilling and aligned with your values.

Baruch Dov Braun, LCSW's approach

Living with anxiety can feel overwhelming, exhausting, and at times completely debilitating. It can affect the way you think, feel, and experience everyday life, making even simple tasks feel difficult to manage. My goal is to provide a supportive, compassionate space where you can better understand your anxiety, gain insight into its underlying patterns, and begin moving toward lasting relief.

Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside other evidence-based therapeutic approaches, we will work together to challenge unhelpful thought patterns and build healthier, more empowering narratives. As you develop new perspectives and practical coping skills, you can learn to navigate life's inevitable stressors with greater confidence, reduce the hold anxiety has on your daily life, and cultivate stronger, more stable relationships with both yourself and others.

What you can expect from sessions with Baruch Dov Braun, LCSW

In our sessions, you can expect a warm, supportive space where your feelings are heard, validated, and met with genuine empathy. I believe that meaningful growth begins when people feel safe enough to be honest about their struggles without fear of judgment. My goal is to help you feel understood while providing the support and guidance needed to navigate life's challenges with greater confidence and self-compassion.

At the same time, therapy is also a place for growth and change. Together, we will gently explore and challenge the underlying assumptions, thought patterns, and behaviors that may be keeping you stuck. By bringing awareness to these habits and developing healthier ways of thinking and responding, we can create lasting, positive change that helps you move forward with greater clarity, resilience, and confidence.

Baruch Dov Braun, LCSW's experience working with the Jewish community

Working closely within the Jewish community as a psychotherapist is one of the most meaningful aspects of my life and practice. As someone deeply immersed in the community, I have a genuine understanding of its culture, values, traditions, and the unique experiences that shape daily life. I appreciate the strengths, complexities, and nuances that can come with navigating personal challenges within the context of family, faith, and community, and I consider it a privilege to support individuals through those experiences.

This shared understanding allows me to connect with clients in a way that feels both authentic and meaningful. My goal is to create a culturally sensitive therapeutic space where you feel safe, respected, and truly understood without having to explain every aspect of your background or worldview. By integrating clinical expertise with a deep appreciation for the community I serve, I strive to provide support that is both effective and grounded in genuine connection.

Baruch Dov Braun, LCSW's Book Recommendation Zone

• The Storytelling Animal by Jonathan Gottschall
  Drawing on neuroscience, psychology, and biology, Gottschall explains that stories, from novels and films to dreams and gossip, are how we practice social skills, understand morality, and make sense of the world.
• The Dance of Anger, by Harriet Lerner
  Lerner argues that anger is a signal for deeper issues, and the book provides practical skills to identify its true source, set boundaries, and communicate needs constructively, transforming it from a destructive force into a way to build healthier connections.
• A Conflict of Visions, by Thomas Sowell
  A Conflict of Visions offers a convincing case that ethical and policy disputes circle around fundamentally different outlooks of human nature.

Approaches

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Life Coaching
• Motivational Interviewing

Concerns

• Anxiety
• Life purpose and meaning
• Panic attacks/panic disorder
• Relationships
• Transitions & Change

4 years in practice

Licenses

• LCSW by State of New York Education Department 2021. License number 092576

Degrees

• MSW by New York University 2014

Average costs per session

$200

Payment Methods

• Free consultation
• Cash
• Credit Card
• Zelle Quick Pay