Therapists in Bohemia, NY

Life can be challenging. Relationships, finances, personal satisfaction, can create imbalance in our lives. At Sattva Wellness & Counseling, Jannine Pergola MS, LMHC, BCPC, CCH, RYT, assists individuals and couples to reduce problematic symptoms of anxiety, depression and stress, helping clients regain their sense personal balance. Using an integrated approach of Mindfulness Based Therapy (MBSR), Relaxation Therapy, Yoga techniques, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Positive Psychological applications, clients have been successful in achieving personal empowerment, inner balance and creating positive change.

“Mental health is not a destination, but a process. It's about how you drive, not where you're going" (Shpancer, Ph.D.). Each of us is on a personal journey striving to be our best selves. Sometimes, these journeys can leave us feeling unequipped to navigate their rough terrain. For most, this is the human experience. While we can't escape the realities and emotions of this experience, we can certainly learn more effective ways to cope. We can find ways to be gentler, more loving, and kinder to ourselves so that we may share this with our loved ones and our community.

Joan has worked in many areas of the behavioral health field giving her the unique ability to work and connect with individuals, couples, and families of all ages, backgrounds and life experiences. She has extensive experience working with those experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, family conflict mediation and resolution, grief/loss, couples, stress management, work/school-related pressures and the LGTBQ+ community. One of Joan’s specialties is working with adult children of alcoholics (ACOA) and individuals with substance use disorders and their families, recognizing the impact that addiction has on the entire family dynamic.

Taking the first step to change your life can be challenging and can feel overwhelming. Whether you are dissatisfied with your relationships, are feeling blocked by anxiety and fear or are struggling with parenting challenges, I can support and assist you. I utilize a variety of techniques and tailor my approach to each individual client. I will create a safe & comfortable environment where we will be able to explore what has held you back in the past. We will work together to identify and implement the changes you need to make to move forward in your life.

SUNRISE COUNSELING CENTER (in 3 locations) has been serving our community for over 30 years. Now that the world has changed and we are all adjusting to a "new normal", people have now found our services to be an ESSENTIAL support, to discover peace and happiness once again! Don’t suffer alone! 2000 of your friends and neighbors are now getting help through our various services. In addition, during these difficult times, the staff at SUNRISE COUNSELING CENTER would like to “give back” to our community by offering free consultations about both our psychotherapy (talk therapy) and psychiatric (medication management) services.

"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us....And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others." - Marianne Williamson. Fear of failure, fear of the past and fear of the unknown can hold us back from becoming our best selves. Change is hard and loss is even harder. Our thoughts and feelings can sometimes be so overwhelming that it seems hard to move forward in life.

Are you feeling that life is too difficult or stressful to face alone? My passion is helping you to feel supported, connected and understood. I will help you find your strength so that you have the confidence to overcome obstacles and reach your potential. Together, we can develop goals to help you feel happier, healthier and more fulfilled in your life.

I approach therapy as a form of collaboration that can spark change. Whether you are looking to discover the best version of yourself or overcome a challenging experience, we can tailor our time to best meet your needs. Painful thoughts, feelings, and behavior patterns can interfere with being able to experience contentment in life. These difficulties can prevent us from attaining our personal or professional goals and often start to damage our relationships with the ones we love. By understanding and becoming aware of your underlying beliefs and emotions, we can explore how to best move towards acceptance and change in your life.

I provide psychotherapy for individuals, couples and adolescents. Clients describe me as being compassionate and non judgmental which helps to create a safe space to explore even the most difficult topics. I use several different modalities including mindfulness, positive psychology, and transpersonal theory. I believe in a mind body and spirit connection. Therapy is about supporting you in getting beneath the layers of habit, addiction, stress and obsessive thinking and help you recognize the essential self within rather than relying only on the mind, which is often the source of negativity.

There is hope and help. Entering therapy is a courageous act and first step towards a more fulfilling life. You will feel safe, supported and never judged, in a confidential environment, as we work together to achieve your goals. I can help you to gain a better understanding of yourself, increase self esteem, decrease anxiety and depression, cope with life's transitions, find direction, heal from a loss or trauma, gain recovery from an addiction, become a more effective parent and or partner or to gain positive coping skills.

Allow me to commend you for taking a step that can require both courage and vulnerability. I would consider it an honor to walk alongside you on a meaningful path of self discovery which includes improving the most important relationship you will ever have — the one you have with yourself. Although life can be fraught with challenges, they do not have to define you. Pain in life is inevitable, suffering is optional; let me help you move away from any suffering.

I would love to help you create the changes you are seeking and in turn find your authentic self. I am client centered and my approach is individualized to meet your personal needs and goals. I feel that therapy is not a one size fits all approach and together we can find and work on the issues that you feel are holding you back from having the life you want to be living.

I am an experienced therapist and listening is a first step, helping a client sort through their issues with alternative suggestions, strategies and enhancing their coping skills. Goal setting is working together with a client in setting both short-term and long-term goals in a pace that is comfortable with the client. Assisting and supporting a client in acceptance of achieving realistic goals for positive outcomes within their life.

I have been working in the social work field since 1984. About 25 years ago, I started my full time private practice, and can still say that I love what I do. 30 years working with people provides me with a wealth of knowledge. A client only needs to bring themselves and have a willingness to commit to the therapeutic process. I have also enjoyed teaching as an adjunct instructor at The Adelphi University School of Social Work, where I teach graduate level classes in Individual Treatment, Group Treatment and Family/Marital Treatment.

It can be difficult to talk about things like trauma and PTSD, grief, anxiety and depression. People need to be able to discuss their concerns without feeling judged or misunderstood. My ideal clients are those who are focused on learning about their concerns and working towards healing.

Our mission is to help you manage your stress and achieve a life that feels both satisfying and rewarding.

The goal of my practice is to improve the quality of life of my clients and assist them reach their full potential and personal goals. Specializing in family and couple therapy. I also specialize in depression and anxiety. The ideal client will be dedicated to their own treatment and have a strong desire to feel better. Together with my client we work as a team to achieve the therapeutic goals and make life worth living and enjoying. I have been working in a mental health for over a decade and it's my greatest passion in life.