Karen Costa

Karen G. Costa, LCSW is the founder, clinical director, and psychotherapist at Brooklyn Psychotherapy, LCSW, PC.12 She has a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and the History of Math and Science from St. John's College and a Master's in Clinical Social Work from New York University.1 Costa founded Brooklyn Psychotherapy in Bushwick, Brooklyn in 2015 after recognizing a need for quality, insurance-covered psychotherapy in the community.4

In her therapeutic practice, Costa blends psychodynamic and attachment theories with pragmatic behavioral approaches.12 She works with adults, couples, families, and children, addressing issues such as depression, anxiety, OCD, addiction, trauma, and gender-related concerns.13 Costa's approach is informed by various therapeutic models, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, and trauma-informed care.2

Costa has been in practice for over 14 years and is licensed by the State of New York.3 She has expanded Brooklyn Psychotherapy to multiple locations, including Greenpoint, and plans to reopen the original Bushwick location in 2025.4 The practice accepts a wide variety of insurance plans and offers sliding scale fees for uninsured patients.4