Azeemah Kola, Ph.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Training
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from The New School for Social Research; Master’s in Psychology, concentration in •Mental Health and Substance Abuse Counseling from the same institution
Master’s in Refugee and Forced Migration Studies from the University of Oxford
Law degree from Yale Law School
Bachelors degree in History and Literature from Harvard University
Clinical Training & Experience
Greenwich House Chemical Dependency Program
South Beach Psychiatric Center
The Safran Center for Psychological Services
Bellevue Hospital
New York Harbor Veterans Affairs Healthcare System— Brooklyn Campus
New York Harbor Veterans Affairs Healthcare System— Manhattan Campus
Certifications & Specialized Training
Harm Reduction
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
Prolonged Exposure (PE) Therapy for PTSD
I approach therapy as a collaborative process where we can work together to understand your unique life experiences and provide you with clarity and relief from a range of problems, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship concerns, or a general sense of dissatisfaction in life.
I aim to meet patients with warmth, curiosity, and compassion, and I believe that a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship is essential for facilitating change and leading to new ways of being, thinking, and relating in the world. My practice is foundationally grounded in relational psychodynamic theory, although I integrate techniques from CBT, DBT, and mindfulness as needed to provide more immediate symptom relief. I have particular expertise in working with individuals struggling with substance abuse, people who have experienced trauma, people of color, and those belonging to the LGBTQ+ community, as well as helping professionals maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Brooklyn Heights
