Therapists in Staten Island, NY

I specialize in providing neurodiverse-affirming therapy. What does this mean? It means that my therapeutic approach is to help you embrace your differences while still trying to navigate a neurotypical world and expectations. Usually, the clients I see in my practice are adults who have trouble navigating life transitions and are usually on the spectrum of ADHD, Autism, OCD, Anxiety, and/or Depression. I don’t believe people necessarily fit in a neat little box that is labeled with a mental health diagnosis. I don’t believe that a diagnosis should be a means to an end for treatment. There’s no one size fits all treatment.

My goal as a therapist is to help guide my clients through hardships and help them gain the skills they need to cope in order to excel in all areas of their lives. Everyone’s struggles are unique and so I explore and incorporate different therapeutic approaches to best help clients achieve their goals at a pace they feel comfortable with. As a team, we will work together using these different approaches and work towards identifying how your thoughts may impact how you feel and behave. I will be here to empower you and make you feel heard every step of the way. You are never alone in this journey to a better you.

I work with clients who suffer from range of emotional problems, including difficulties with anger management, depression, anxiety, interpersonal, and family issues. I work with couples, families, children, and adult individuals. I use individual, group, and family therapy as treatment modalities. I view psychotherapy as a process whereby a client is assisted to explore, understand, and constructs his/her past experiences in more realistic and positive ways to help strengthen one's self-esteem. This process is achieved by creating a working environment of trust, acceptance and non judgment that fosters self-acceptance and emotional growth.

Finding a mental health provider can be an exhausting process. At times, it can be difficult to genuinely connect. As such, my initial approach to working with clients is to foster a warm working relationship. I believe clients are most successful when they feel safe with their provider. My primary goals for a client are to have them self-reflect on their missteps, but to also feel empowered by their successes. I aim to have my clients leave the counseling space feeling lighter within themselves and understood by me as their provider. I work toward revelations and a deeper understanding of oneself, with a laugh or two along the way.

Board Certified Psychotherapy services provided plus NYSOP approved Clinical Supervision toward LCSW. We provide EAP services as well. Our office is private inside a modern professional ADA accessible building with an elevator. Our therapists are seasoned experienced NYS Licensed and Registered Psychotherapists who works with children 3+ adolescents, adults, couples, older adults, and provide marriage and family counseling. Our therapists have expertise in treating anxiety, depression, social phobias, substance abuse, anger, PTSD, life circumstances, domestic violence, separation or divorce, neglect, abuse, bereavement, family dynamics, etc. and provide parenting skills, work-essential skills, and more. We never double book and office wait time is at a minimum.

My desire for helping people through therapy comes from the belief that everyone has the ability to heal and transform themselves. My therapy helps you, to help you. I employ modalities aimed at facilitating the change process, including Solution-Focused Therapy, creative Art Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Trauma-Informed treatment.

Every counselor's professional journey begins with a why, and that why turns into a mission. My why will always be a reminder of the trials and tribulations it took to get here, but the mission is now the focus. Our mental health needs change as we reflect, and develop new understandings of our experiences and ourselves.

My goal is to empower you to make the change you want to make, in order to grow into the best version of yourself. Together we can gain insight into your past, and how it is still affecting your present.

Therapy is a journey and I strive to create a comfortable and safe space for my clients to experience that journey and grow throughout. Therapy is a partnership, between client and therapist, and should remain transparent, respectful and safe. Therapy is a space to be your true and unapologetic self and to feel support with no judgement. The foundation of my therapy practice is always person first. I am dedicated to provide clients with the skills and resources to promote healing and self-exploration. I encourage holistic treatment modalities and work intimately with my clients to learn coping techniques to apply in daily life.

Dr. Steven Fried is the Founder and Director of New Pathways Counseling Center. He is a Licensed Psychologist and has been in private practice for nearly 30 years. He is a Certified School Psychologist, has Post-Graduate Certification in Family Therapy, and is considered an expert in psychological testing. Dr. Fried is a published author, has been on the faculty at NYU for 25 years and a consultant at Brooklyn Hospital. He also helped coordinate the delivery of emergency mental health services and supervised dozens of practitioners in the aftermath of the World Trade Center attack. Dr. Fried obtained his Ph.D. at Hofstra University.

The greatest discovery I have made in life is to embrace the unexpected, to crave the twists and turns as much as the great joys of life, and to lead with curiosity. Life can often feel scary, and we may face challenges that leave us feeling like there is nowhere to turn. If you find yourself feeling this way, you are not alone. Whether you are dealing with feelings of great sadness, anxiousness that feels uncontrollable, or struggling to move past an event in your life you have turned to the right place. Seeking therapy can lead to a greater understanding of yourself, the world around you, and the person you want to be.

Tired of being angry, anxious, and, depressed? Then let me help you change those negative thoughts and feelings and to live a positive and fulfilling life.