Therapists in East Quogue, NY

As a clinical psychologist with over 30+ years of experience, I believe the purpose of therapy is to work together to face issues until they are resolved. It is important to feel some relief. As a good listener I have strong empathetic skills. I provide a warm, accepting and non-judgmental setting where a positive alliance can be formed. Therapy is a place to feel understood, to unload, share, but is also result oriented. Therefore, my approach is interactive. I work with children,adolescents, adults, families and couples.

To reduce or change negative emotions to positives ones you'll be increasing your rationality as you become more of yourself. REBT is a CBT that you get to make your own. You will understand the practical changes you make and sustain them. I can additionally show you unmatched meditation and mindfulness techniques. I only utilize evidence based practices. Fast thinkers, musicians, comedians, writers, and philosophers may join for group-work as well.

When we are wrestling with anxiety or depression, all we think of is getting rid of the pain. But actually, the focus must be on making you emotionally healthy, i.e., enabling you to become a happy and fulfilled individual. In my 40 years of working with people, all emotional ill-ease dissipates with a robust sense of confidence and resulting good mood. Think of those moments when you have felt entirely confident and happy. Did you experience any emotional discomfort? Of course not. For those moments, you felt wonderful. It is psychotherapies’ goal/mission to give you the tools to elevate your mood every single day of your life.

You have made the first step! Mental Health is the only part of our wellness we tend to neglect. Take a minute to think about it. If one of your loved one's were to say or complain about chest pain, I’m sure you would not hesitate to seek help. We want to see our loved one's live a long and healthy life and if we could assist in that process, we are going to do everything in our power to do so. Wouldn't you agree? Then what about our mental health? This is what we tend to ignore. 

As we age, whether we are in our twenties or our seventies, we continuously seek internal emotional stability and relational continuity within our complex and rapidly changing world. A committed therapeutic relationship can help you achieve this stability and reach your treatment goals. I can help you free yourself from the familiar unhappiness that comes with externally placed expectations and to construct a new narrative that reveals a more powerful and authentic "self," and brings about more positive results in your life.

Is it time for a change? Do you feel depressed, anxious, stuck, or angry? Do past experiences negatively impact the present? Do you need a safe place to feel listened to and supported? At times, we all find ourselves feeling lost and afraid. Things in our lives may not be going in a desired way or we may find that we come up against the same issues time and again. Life can sometimes be overwhelming and painful. You may feel like things will never get better or that change is out of reach. I believe that the trials of life can be tremendous opportunities for growth.

As a dedicated mental health counselor and mindfulness educator, I am committed to guiding you towards emotional well-being and personal fulfillment. My practice is rooted in a deep-seated belief in the power of integrating Existential Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Mindfulness-Based approaches to navigate life's challenges. With a foundation in these evidence-based approaches, I aim to help you uncover and align with your core values, cultivate resilience, and live intentionally.

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.

My mission as a therapist is to serve my clients in whatever fashion they may need. My approach is to have us collaborate in a way to not only help you FEEL better, but to actually BE better. Lets work towards being your ideal self. I pull from many psychotherapy orientations in an integrative way and am always striving to learn more. I incorporate knowledge from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychoanalysis, Client-focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Existential Therapy, and more. In addition, I incorporate knowledge acquired from over a decade of studying psychology. This background includes supervising other therapists.

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.

Lisa utilizes a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused, Psychodynamic and Strength Based Approaches. She believes in the strength of the collaborative relationship between client and therapist. Lisa employs honesty, humor and her genuine love of people to create a compassionate, nonjudgmental and therapeutic environment. She aims to meet clients where they are to help foster self awareness, acceptance, personal exploration and growth.

My diverse practice reflects and serves the needs of my neighborhood. My style of practice is interpersonal/humanistic meaning that I try to take an open-minded approach to psychotherapy. The work is an exploration of the nature of relationships and sources of anxiety leading to an understanding of the moment-to-moment experience of self and others. This understanding may lead to meaningful change and to the emergence of choices that were not previously considered. I am respectful of individual needs and differences and consider social & cultural influences. Please contact me via email: drscurtisatgmail.com.

As a trained scientist-practitioner, Eleonora incorporates contributions of empirical research and evidence-based practice to inform her work with individuals and couples who are ready to step into the unknown in order to create positive changes in their lives. She is highly integrative in her thinking and utilize the therapeutic framework which consists of psychodynamic, cognitive/dialectical behavioral, multicultural, humanistic, and feminist theory based interventions. Eleonora is honored to bring practical experience across multiple professional settings based on her over ten years of postdoctoral clinical practice.

Have you tried learning strategies and tools to help you manage better, but you have been frustratingly unsuccessful ? My specialties revolve around helping transcend emotional blocks, which enables you to manage stress and use tools and strategies effectively. You then enjoy the intrinsic love and joy of life. Sometimes there are roadblocks that need to be removed or wounds that need to be healed before you can proceed. We can even make roadblocks into steppingstones! Anxiety, depression, impulsivity, trauma whatever it is. Don't let it define you. Let's define it, understand what it means for you and how to get to the good stuff.

When we are wrestling with anxiety or depression, all we think of is getting rid of the pain. But actually, the focus must be on making you emotionally healthy, i.e., enabling you to become a happy and fulfilled individual. In my 40 years of working with people, all emotional ill-ease dissipates with a robust sense of confidence and resulting good mood. Think of those moments when you have felt entirely confident and happy. Did you experience any emotional discomfort? Of course not. For those moments, you felt wonderful. It is psychotherapies’ goal/mission to give you the tools to elevate your mood every single day of your life.

My name is David, and I am a licensed clinical social worker and certified case manager with 14 years of experience in the medical and mental health field. I hold a Master's Degree in Social Work from Stony Brook University, specializing in healthcare, and a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from the University at Albany, where I graduated with high honors from the School of Social Welfare. Throughout my career, I have devoted myself to helping clients overcome life's struggles in the healthcare and mental health industry. I am licensed in NY, FL and NJ.

I am a psychotherapist specializing in anxiety, anger management, ADHD, depression, marital issues, political anxiety, covid anxiety, and adjustment issues in teens, young adults and married couples. My experience also includes working with various DSM-V disorders in addition to managing school based issues. Many of my clients encounter frustration when their concerns impact their daily lives, and I take the time to listen closely to their needs, and empower them to successfully navigate their challenges.

"We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give." ~Winston Churchill

I see talk therapy as a vital tool to help us build the lives we want and the world we desire. It’s my pleasure to work with people on the hunt for joy and freedom, and those looking for a sense of intimacy and trust to anchor their explorations. Many of us lead lives haunted by the parts of ourselves that we keep hidden. With patience and warm interest, I invite you to bring your curiosity to bear on whatever lives inside you: anger, envy, despair, wild hope, and other inconvenient feelings. When we unearth our longings, we can reckon with their powerful undertow and harness their energy to transform our lives for the better.