Kirk Brewster, LCSW
About Me
Born in a small town in East Texas, moved to NYC with a rock band, became a recording artist, got into recovery became a social worker then a trained pscyhoanaylst/teacher, supervisor/father. Currently Assistant Director of Counseling at The Juilliard School and in private practice in NYC. Wide range of life experiences, practice with culturally diverse individuals, and professional training assist with openness and willingness to be in a 'not yet knowing place' with the individuals I work with.
Education & Experience
MSW Hunter School of Social Work Psychoanalytic Training at The Psychoanalytic Institute of the Postgraduate Center for Mental Health, NYC Supervisory Training Program at same Institute EMDR training: Institute for Creative Mindfulness
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
EMDRIA AAPCSW (American Ass. for Psychoanalysis in Clinical Social Work) CAPA (China, American Psychoanalytic Alliance) Training Supervisor
Specialty Area
- Abuse/Neglect
- Addictions
- Alcohol/Substance Abuse
- Depression
- Family Issues
- Marriage/Relationship Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Personality Disorders
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Stress Management
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adults
Language
- English
