Khana Kleyn

With a unique blend of humor and deep existential insights, Khana Kleyn, LMHC, brings a refreshing approach to mental health care at Cynical Psychotherapy in Brooklyn, New York. Specializing in logotherapy and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), Khana excels in helping clients find meaning in their experiences and rediscover their inherent value.

Khana's diverse background, hailing from Russia, Colorado, and New York, informs her multifaceted approach to therapy. She holds a master's degree in industrial psychology from Brooklyn College and a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Long Island University, C.W. Post. This educational foundation, combined with her extensive clinical training with underprivileged and high-risk populations, equips her to address a wide range of mental health challenges.

At the core of Khana's practice is a commitment to creating organic dialogue and genuine trust between therapist and patient. She is known for her person-centered, active listening skills and her ability to validate the profound suffering that individuals endure. Khana's specialties include trauma processing, attention disorders, grief counseling, chronic illness support, and family therapy (including marriage, divorce, and co-parenting issues). She is particularly adept at working with survivors of emotional, sexual, and physical violence, as well as those recovering from narcissistic relationships.

Khana employs an eclectic mixture of therapeutic modalities, seamlessly blending DBT, logotherapy, and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to meet each client's unique needs. Her approach involves carefully guiding patients in rewriting their life narratives, moving from a place of struggle to one of strength and resilience. Additionally, Khana is qualified to provide evaluations and letters for various communal and career needs, recognizing the far-reaching impact of mental health on all areas of life.

What sets Khana apart is her personal experience with ADHD and chronic illness, as well as her nearly two decades of marriage and motherhood to three children. These life experiences allow her to view her patients' worlds through a realistic and empathetic lens. Khana's practice welcomes people of all ages and backgrounds, offering a warm, professional environment where clients can work towards becoming their own best therapists. In her free time, Khana indulges her curiosity by watching documentaries and exploring new hobbies, bringing a spirit of continuous learning and growth to her practice and her clients.