Therapists in Forest Hills, NY

My name is Dr. Gennifer Herley and I am the President of Gender Solutions NY and I am a proud Transwoman as well!. I help Individuals, Couples and Families understand gender identity issues. Are you feeling alone and struggling with your Gender Identity? If you are looking for an experienced empathetic person to talk with about any issue surrounding your Gender Identity....Let's Talk! I have expertise in following areas: LGBTQ Counseling with a focus on the Transgender Issues, Hormone evaluation letters. Adoption/Infertility, Individual & Couples Counseling, , Gender Expression (Crossdressing) as well as Businesses Consulting.

While change is difficult, it is never too late! My clients have ranged in age through 97. I see both individuals and families dealing with a large spectrum of emotional issues. I am warm, encouraging, a strong motivator, and honor each individual's unique characteristics and strengths. To that end, I try to tailor my methods to the individual needs of the client - utilizing psychodynamic, humanistic and cognitive behavioral therapy modes. As a feature of my practice, I make house calls to elderly or infirm clients in my local area.

Welcome to Butterfly Counseling Services! A therapeutic experience in which you begin, believe, and become. I am a firm believer that all people should have access to therapy and therapy should be affordable. I provide virtual (live video) therapy sessions. The therapeutic experience takes place in a HIPAA-compliant, safe environment that is empathetic, non-judgmental, culturally sensitive, and competent. I have been conducting therapy for over 15 years with a diverse client population. I love working with my clients to help them achieve their therapeutic goals.

Shopping for a therapist is not as easy as shopping for a dress or a pair of pants. You need someone you feel emotionally safe with. A therapist who gives you hope and helps you to believe you can make changes in your life. I promise you change is always possible. Come in and see me for a consultation and let's see if I can help.

The decision to begin therapy takes courage and careful consideration. I am here to give support and encouragement to help you process and overcome difficulties that contribute to anxiety, depression, and any other challenges. I work to build a trusting, reliable, and judgment-free relationship to help you explore your feelings. You will find compassion, empathy, and respect as I work collabortively with you, to help you realize your potential.

"Change" is an inevitable part of life! Although it can result in new and exciting opportunities unfortunately, it can often create painful and unmanageable symptoms when we consider the "losses", transition and possible grief associated with it. Loss of relationships, marriage, family, loved ones, jobs, health, confidence, etc., can easily translate into anxiety, depression, confusion and doubt. As an empathetic, versatile and understanding therapist for over 30 years, I have been instrumental in changing individual and couples lives and futures by providing coping tools, strategies, and promoting resiliency with supportive and empowering approaches that the navigation of these challenges require.

Life can be overwhelming and it can cause us to feel less confident, find things more challenging, or just have us feeling down. It is important when seeking a therapist to find someone you can develop a trusting, judgment free relationship with. I provide a supportive, safe, empathetic, and understanding space. We will have a partnership in your treatment because you are the expert in your life. I am just here to advance your self growth using your strengths and insight.

You've just taken the first step towards advancing your own personal growth. It can be difficult to address the painful or uncomfortable matters in our lives, but it is the only way to propel ourselves forward; to make the future stronger than the past. While the past will always play a role in shaping our future, it doesn't define it. Through counseling, we will work together to identify and overcome whatever obstacles may be in your path. With a clear mind and an empowered spirit, you'll be on your way to living a happy, healthy, and fulfilling life.

If you're struggling with an important decision in your life, seeking positive change in a negative behavior, or feeling stuck in a rut, I might be the therapist for you. I offer a supportive space to help you navigate this season of your life. We will focus on realistic goals, learning new skills, and building a strong foundation of self-compassion that can carry you successfully through life's inevitable challenges in the future.

You feel lost, anxious, depressed, angry, isolated, helpless, and out of control. It may be from recent events or it may be triggering an event or events from long ago that was not completely dealt with. Either way, you need someone to talk to, to support you, to listen to you without judgement, and to help you move forward.

Comprehensive Consultation Psychological Services, P.C. is an leading expert in Learning Disabilities such as Dyslexia and Math Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD/ADD), Autism, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar disorder, Memory and processing problems, speech, language and other developmental delays. We provide neuropsychological, psychiatric and educational evaluations for children and adults, to not only diagnose but outline a treatment plan, specific to their needs.

Perhaps this is the first time you have searched for a therapist and are simply not sure where to start; or perhaps you have met with therapists in the past yet still find yourself wrestling with such stubborn difficulties as depression, anxiety, relationship conflicts, or self-sabotaging behavior. No matter your history with psychotherapy, current predicament, age, race, or gender, you can feel confident that I will welcome you into treatment with basic compassion, professional competence, and a deep sensitivity to the specific circumstances motivating you to seek help at this time.

SE HABLA ESPAÑOL. DUE TO COVID19, SESSIONS ARE VIA TELEHEALTH. OFFICE VISITS WITH SAFETY PROTOCOLS (NYS GUIDELINES). Minds Together, LCSW.PC. provides a safe and unique setting dedicated in improving one's mental and emotional health through our professional and compassionate staff. Our mission is to improve our community one individual at a time through our culturally diverse and motivated clinicians with the hope that every person seeking treatment with us feels safe, empowered and most important treated as an individual and not as a patient.

You're entering a space where you can be unapologetically you! That means you're free to laugh, cry, scream, and vent. I will be with you through each stage of emotion and I am going to challenge you to be in that moment, to feel, and to understand your emotions. I believe that healing begins when a client shows their authentic sense without worrying about being judged for what they are thinking or feeling. I believe that we are all capable of becoming the best version of ourselves even through our trials and tribulations. With the right attitude, motivation, and approach, growth and change will come.

If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed and unsure what to do next, it's time to get help. Let's turn your pain and uncertainty into growth you never thought possible. Talking about loss, grief, emotional pain and stress, with the right therapist who is non-judgmental will help you deal with these issues in a healthy way while feeling supported. You might be initially hesitant to seek out help and support for personal matters, but when you do, you will feel confident that you are taking a courageous first step towards getting to a better place and being a better you.

Therapy can be challenging yet it can lead to positive , life enriching insights and behavior changes. Specializing in working with children, adolescents and young adults. I will help you deal with anixety, sadness, boredom or any issues affecting everyday living.Individual, family and group sessions available. All ages welcome.

People often ask me "How do you listen to people's problems all day?" I am inspired by the people I meet who often have difficult backgrounds and lives, yet are willing to work hard to grow and be happy, healthy, human beings. I am touched by their commitment and dedication to work on themselves instead of being angry, miserable people. What more important investment is there than investing time and energy in oneself?

I have been a practicing Social Worker for over 30 years. It has been my passion to help those in need . I graduated New York University in 1991 with a Masters Degree in Social Work and am also a Certified Life Coach. I also am the Vice President for a Private Not for Profit Social Service Agency in New York City serving those who live with mental illness, the homeless, HIV/AIDS, and Developmental Disabilities. In my private practice I have helped clients who have experienced depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, addictions and issues around self-esteem.

I believe in utilizing psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral therapy. However, my practice also focuses on changing the neural pathways that can become distorted when we experience trauma. With the help of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Trauma Focused CBT, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, we can work to heal childhood trauma, adult PTSD, and distorted thinking that limits joy and growth in your life. Additionally, I have experience with supporting clients with cognitive integration after a psychedelic treatment. I can support you in taking control of both your body and mind.