Lia Brodrick

I am an energetic Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) specializing in relationship-centered therapy for children, adolescents, young adults, and adults facing life transitions, emotional and behavioral challenges, trauma and loss, and relationship concerns. Grounded in partnership and genuine care, this work means helping individuals and those who care for them navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, emotional dysregulation, ADHD, grief and loss, legal system involvement, and role transitions.

I believe that everyone is worthy of compassion, respect, and genuine care, regardless of their circumstances and experiences. Relationship-building is central to how I work, and I am honored to walk alongside you as you navigate life's obstacles and work toward your goals.

I specialize in trauma-informed and anti-oppressive practice, bringing a warm, collaborative, and empathetic approach to our work together, because a strong relationship between therapist and patient is where meaningful therapy begins. Feeling heard, understood, and respected in a safe and supportive space is, I believe, an essential part of the healing process.

In session, you can expect a nonjudgmental environment where Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), psychodynamic therapy, and trauma-informed approaches guide our work toward self-realization, change, and acceptance. I consider both internal and external factors that affect you, encouraging honest conversations about internalized messaging, system involvement, and experiences of oppression and marginalization. This relationship-first, patient-centered style means working alongside you with a tailored approach that addresses your unique experiences and needs.

Before becoming a therapist, I specialized in diagnostic and clinical assessment for adolescents and young adults facing mood, behavioral, and perceptual challenges, such as hallucinations, for the first time. This experience deepened my commitment to destigmatizing mental health diagnoses and helping individuals understand and accept their experiences and symptoms.

That diagnostic background allows me to help you build an understanding of your own experiences and troubles through non-judgmental psychoeducation and individualized partnership.

I love spending quality time with my loved ones, exploring New York City, doing dance workouts, listening to musical theatre, making crafts, and trying to keep up with the latest fashion trends. I'm also an avid reader, always aiming to beat my personal record of 74 books read in a year!