Joselyn Guazhima Sanchez, MSW, LCSW, Therapist in Brooklyn, New York

Joselyn Guazhima Sanchez, LCSW, serves clients across New York, offering a compassionate and collaborative space where individuals feel safe to explore and process their thoughts and emotions. With a warm and nonjudgmental approach, Joselyn works with adolescents, young adults, and adults, empowering them to address and overcome challenges that may be holding them back. She helps clients identify negative thinking patterns and self-sabotaging behaviors, supporting them in building healthier perspectives and enhancing their emotional well-being. Joselyn has a deep passion for supporting clients through anxiety, depression, and trauma, as well as grief and loss. Her expertise in these areas enables her to guide individuals through difficult life experiences, offering tools and insights to navigate emotional pain and find resilience. Drawing on her background in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Narrative Therapy, Joselyn helps clients develop new narratives about their experiences, fostering personal growth and healing. She also brings a strong focus to women’s issues, particularly for first-generation Americans, children of immigrant parents, and those facing cultural and identity-related challenges. In addition to individual therapy, Joselyn provides family therapy and parent-focused support, helping families address complex dynamics and communication issues. Her strengths-based and humanistic approach emphasizes each client’s unique values and capabilities, creating a path toward greater self-awareness and fulfillment. Joselyn’s culturally informed perspective is especially beneficial for those navigating identity issues or cultural and ethnic stresses, providing a supportive space for clients to explore and embrace their backgrounds. Outside of her work at LifeStance Health, Joselyn finds joy in exploring New York City’s cultural scene, from museums and art exhibits to discovering new cuisines. She also enjoys dancing, reading poetry, and cooking for her loved ones.