--- title: Brooklyn Heights description: >- Our Brooklyn Heights clinic offers therapy, psychiatry, and psychological testing for kids up to 18. Call (888) 255-7040 to schedule. category: Page canonical_url: https://www.brightline.com/locations/new-york/brooklyn-heights/ source: Brightline license: © 2026 Brightline. All rights reserved. slug: locations/new-york/brooklyn-heights id: 22WpdTB2P2xtuGi3rbmHXc contentType: page --- # Brooklyn Heights 32 Court Street, Suite 808 Brooklyn, NY 11201 Schedule your child’s first appointment today. ![Wrapper for v1pM4ZOQC8PrAbHWW7jLR](https://images.ctfassets.net/96gdpqkm7elu/v1pM4ZOQC8PrAbHWW7jLR/498ebf0ab029c058b75aa457088f226b/Hero_Image_Brooklyn_Heights.png) - [Appointment](/care/appointment/) - [(888) 255-7040](tel: 8882557040) ## How to find us ### Brooklyn address and hours 32 Court Street, Suite 808 Brooklyn, NY 11201 [Find us on Google maps](https://maps.app.goo.gl/FkYqt5uLbcv6Z4qEA) * **Mon–Fri:** 8am to 7pm *** Sat:** By appointment only ### Public transportation * Across from Jay Street Metro Tech (A, C, F + R subway lines) * Five blocks away from Hoyt Street (2/3 subway line) * Eight blocks away from DeKalb Ave (B, Q, R lines) ### Parking and arrival information **Parking: **Paid parking garages are available in the area; please plan ahead so you have plenty of time to park, walk, and get upstairs to your appointment on time. **Arriving: **Please check in with a photo ID at the lobby desk. Brightline is on the 8th floor, Suite 808. [Prep for your visit](/care/care-experience/before-your-visit/). ![Brooklyn Heights clinic](https://images.ctfassets.net/96gdpqkm7elu/UYeY95Wc6VHV6YXU9YuTP/2e770de3acdcb1cee768ce60eb702203/1_Brooklyn_Heights.png) ## Meet our Brooklyn clinical providers ### Tara Balin, LMSW “What excites me most is being able to sit with kids and families through the highs and the lows of life, to foster and witness growth, healing, and change.” ![Wrapper for 78ke9lwgcMlpU7C8G6nDfm](https://images.ctfassets.net/96gdpqkm7elu/78ke9lwgcMlpU7C8G6nDfm/410a3fbce5f1ead2cdb675013c27ecbb/Tara_Balin__LMSW-_headshot_500x500.jpg) - [Tara's profile](/providers/tara-balin-lmsw/) ### Stephanie Eichler, LMSW “ I am passionate about helping clients lead fulfilling lives, empowering them to discover their inner strengths and overcome challenges.” ![Wrapper for 4bBiItiuHLzJ16G97xBnGK](https://images.ctfassets.net/96gdpqkm7elu/4bBiItiuHLzJ16G97xBnGK/2eab03de505eb388f2ee8da01ca65c46/Stephanie_Eichler__LMSW-_headshot_500x500.jpg) - [Stephanie's profile](/providers/stephanie-eichler-lmsw/) ### Sierra Freeman, LMSW “I’m continually inspired by the resilience of the kids and families I serve. I strive to blend warmth, empathy, and evidence-based structure so every child feels supported, understood, and equipped with skills that will carry them forward." ![Wrapper for 2Bd0Zp30O3j7CvugjeCgrs](https://images.ctfassets.net/96gdpqkm7elu/2Bd0Zp30O3j7CvugjeCgrs/e8ccf06218cd1dd4c4fd3938e6c888a9/Sierra_Freeman__LMSW-_headshot_500x500.jpg) - [Sierra's profile](/providers/sierra-freeman-lmsw/) ### Gina Foster, LMSW “I’m inspired by the resilience kids and families develop and show throughout the therapeutic process. I find it energizing to support people as they grow in confidence and self-understanding during their formative years.” ![Wrapper for 6oCQ1HZrXviDeBCa3rSyhp](https://images.ctfassets.net/96gdpqkm7elu/6oCQ1HZrXviDeBCa3rSyhp/85f875b3f89bc0e2c4aff6abff73432d/Gina_Foster__LMSW-_headshot_500x500.jpg) - [Gina's profile](/providers/gina-foster-lmsw/) ### Stephen Fox, PsyD “What I love the most about this field is working with kids and teens and seeing them meet their goals, connect with their peers, and thrive in their individual settings." ![Wrapper for 47TXYL8rR3i3aLHqYOjB5W](https://images.ctfassets.net/96gdpqkm7elu/47TXYL8rR3i3aLHqYOjB5W/a0e263d288a180833843633307e37d5c/Stephen_Fox__PsyD_-_Brooklyn.jpeg) - [Dr. Fox's profile](/providers/stephen-fox-psyd/) ### Bria Leyden, LMHC-D, LPC "I am passionate about supporting kids and teens as well as collaborating with parents to support their families." ![Bria Leyden Photo](https://images.ctfassets.net/96gdpqkm7elu/16l5ZLTUYJ1vid0hsVR90t/9b7ff9ecb3a65260a3a88e706e3b2e8b/Bria_Leyden_LMHC_Brooklyn.jpeg) - [Bria's Profile](/providers/bria-leyden-lmhc-d-lpc/) ### Edward Merritt, PhD “What excites me most about the field is being able to connect therapeutic skills to the interests or passions of my clients. It is very motivating when I see something that we have been working on finally click with a child.” ![Wrapper for 2l6qUz3fxxMbAbatx4lbef](https://images.ctfassets.net/96gdpqkm7elu/2l6qUz3fxxMbAbatx4lbef/39151666f971bd19f05cd6398e94786e/Edward_Merritt_PhD_500.jpeg) - [Dr. Merritt's profile](/providers/edward-merritt-phd/) ### Sylvia Ryszewska, PhD "I am most passionate about providing early intervention care as it can and does change the lives and trajectory of kids and families." ![Wrapper for 54TNkzBSn3pBwt9VpHugT](https://images.ctfassets.net/96gdpqkm7elu/54TNkzBSn3pBwt9VpHugT/a5e597252f80d9cd6258ff14ca051d33/Therapist_Sylvia_Ryszewska.jpg) - [Dr. Ryszewska's profile](/providers/sylvia-ryszewska-phd/) ### Nikki Vega, LCSW "I’m passionate about helping families strengthen connection while building skills that support their child's confidence and independence." ![Wrapper for 4yw5sZbaV6jaiZrFODjtJj](https://images.ctfassets.net/96gdpqkm7elu/4yw5sZbaV6jaiZrFODjtJj/9e7202326138f46d73a8dddb57dcceec/Nikki_Vega_headshot_500x500.jpg) - [Nikki's profile](/providers/nikki-vega-lcsw/) ### Sarah Wallin, LMHC "Being able to provide a space where kids can express themselves openly, discover their strengths, and build skills that foster resilience is what inspires me every day." ![Wrapper for 5jFyeeUARnYAuNy8hzqype](https://images.ctfassets.net/96gdpqkm7elu/5jFyeeUARnYAuNy8hzqype/6a1fceb22d7f28d3afa5f28ee817298d/Sarah_Wallin_LMHC-headshot_sq_500x500.jpg) - [Sarah's profile](/providers/sarah-wallin-lmhc/) ### Madelyn Williams, LMSW “I’m passionate about giving kids tools they can carry throughout their lives, and I’m continually motivated by the courage youth and parents show each time they show up, share openly, and take steps toward greater confidence and connection.” ![Madelyn Williams Photo](https://images.ctfassets.net/96gdpqkm7elu/7BuMbSGCtN0VpEF97WAUKV/9aed9715ad94c5a8a5b79f5df4df893b/Madelyn_Williams_LMSW_Brooklyn_copy.jpeg) - [Madelyn's profile](/providers/madelyn-williams-lmsw/) ## What Brightline offers through our in-person and online appointments Care for every child starts with a diagnostic evaluation. It includes structured, in-depth conversations with both parent and child, and a follow-up session where we'll share evaluation results and a recommendation for next steps. The goal? That you come away holding a care plan you helped create, knowing we truly understand what your child needs. From there, Brightline will recommend one of these paths: ### Psychological Testing - Autism - Learning differences - Giftedness and school readiness - Memory and cognitive skills - [Psychological testing →](/what-we-offer/psychological-testing/) ### Therapy - Persistent low mood, lack of motivation, withdrawal - Trauma and stress - Physical symptoms without an identified medical cause - Sustained difficulties with everyday tasks - [Therapy →](/what-we-offer/therapy/) ### Anxiety support - Worries and fears, difficulty concentrating - Physical symptoms (like racing heart) - Feeling nervous, restless, edgy, afraid, or fearful - Avoidance of things they need or want to do - [Anxiety →](/what-we-treat/anxiety/) ### OCD support - Repeated or ritualized behaviors that are driven by anxiety, fear, or disgust - Overdoing things more than is needed - Fear of not doing something “just right” - Avoiding things they need or want to do - Intrusive thoughts about any number of topics - [OCD →](/what-we-treat/ocd/) ### ADHD support - Difficulties paying attention - Difficulty sitting still - Distracting or disruptive behaviors - Impulsive actions - [ADHD →](/what-we-treat/adhd/) ### Disruptive Behaviors support - Tantrums and other behavioral upsets - Impulsive actions - Troubling behaviors at school or with friends - Difficulty following directions - [Disruptive Behaviors →](/what-we-treat/disruptive-behaviors/) ## Why we chose Brooklyn Heights - In 1807, there were just seven homes in Brooklyn Heights. Less than a century later, nearly the entire area was developed. The buildings dynamically changed as the area was built out from north to south over the years, and today the area encompasses a wide variety of architectural styles, including Federal, Victorian Gothic, and Classic Revival. - From Plymouth Church of the Pilgrims where pastor Henry Ward Beecher centered his part in the Abolitionist movement, to 215 Montague Street where the infamous Jackie Robinson is believed to have signed his major league contract with the Brooklyn Dodgers, Brooklyn Heights holds a rich and impactful history. - Today, this diverse, prosperous community — the first to be protected by the Landmarks Preservation Law of New York City in 1965 — represents both the past and the future. With one of the largest concentrations of pre-Civil War houses, and many of its streets named for prominent historical figures, Brooklyn Heights is also home to thriving businesses, schools, libraries, parks, and families. - We are thrilled that our very first Brightline clinic opened in Brooklyn Heights, and that it gives us an opportunity to serve the various mental health needs of the kids, teens, and parents who live here. It’s why we’re here. And it’s where you belong. ![Wrapper for 3DjDEKJMyIaew9xaUmFSSJ](https://images.ctfassets.net/96gdpqkm7elu/3DjDEKJMyIaew9xaUmFSSJ/a0fc66c170b85cd856e0322ab58f3b3f/2_Brooklyn_Heights__1_.png)