Therapists in Islandia, NY

Your life is an ongoing journey and it's time to make yourself a priority. Are you not living the life you dreamed of? Or do you often feel frustrated that your relationships, home life, and career are less than satisfying? Have you ever wondered what is stopping you from feeling happier, more confident, and in control of your future? We live in a society so busy that we can barely hear ourselves think. Its rare that anyone feels truly heard and listened to. I can help you to learn to lead a more authentic, self-actualizing life that works for you. Perhaps you're looking to take steps towards healing, but are unsure where to start.

I know life can throw some pretty mean curveballs. Life can get extremely difficult to navigate, causing stress, anxiety, depression, and anger. I would be honored to work with you, to help you make it through these difficult times and get to a better place. I believe that everyone has the inner resources to heal their wounds and improve their lives. As your therapist, I can help you to access these resources and utilize them to achieve your goals. My objective is to help you discover your full potential, and to be the very best version of yourself.

I have been working with people for over ten years in different variations of counseling including trauma, substance abuse, mental health, eating disorders, and grief and loss to name a few. I also have extensive experience working with persons with developmental disabilities. and using the Trauma Informed Care approach. I truly enjoy working with diverse populations of people including persons of color as this is my strength.

As a passionate and driven advocate for mental health, I believe that therapy is an important journey. I believe that we all have the ability to find inner peace, but sometimes we need the right support to get ourselves started. I currently am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and I believe that recognizing and changing harmful thought processes and behaviors is the first step toward a happier and healthier life. I strive to provide a comfortable environment for my clients and to help them find the best parts of themselves. I believe each one of my clients has the ability to heal and would love to help you begin your journey!

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.

I have been a certified social worker for twenty eight years. I provide therapy to adolescents and adults in individual, couple therapy and family sessions. As a therapist I often address clients with Major Depression, family stress, anxiety issues or substance abuse addiction. I address these issues on phone sessions or therapy face to face sessions. It is imperative for a therapist to be aware of various symptoms and needs for people to make goals to address these concerns actively.

I have over 10 years of experience working with adults and adolescents with a wide range of problems, including ADHD, trauma, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, career issues, and adjustment stress. I provide therapy that is solution-focused and tailored to the needs of each individual client. I strive to provide a safe, non-judgmental space to understand your feelings, develop better insight, and use your strengths to navigate life’s challenges.

Life is full of stressors, whether unexpected or planned. It is my goal to provide a safe, warm, supportive and judgement-free space for you to feel heard and understood. We will work collaboratively to build the necessary skills to help you face and overcome these daily stressors or mental health issues that may impact your overall functioning.

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.

As a licensed social worker, I am dedicated to helping all individuals seeking to become the best version of themselves in a safe and supportive environment. I firmly believe that we all have the answers within ourselves of who we are and what we want; it is my passion to assist in exploring and understanding the barriers that have prevented us from obtaining life goals. My experience with advocacy and medical social work has provided me with a better understanding of all physical and mental health components. I am excited to begin this journey with you and help explore ways to work together to bring true fulfillment in your life.

We are a team of licensed clinical Psychotherapists and Mental Health Counselors. We provide individual psychotherapy, couples, family, and group counseling. Our goal is to provide the most effective success for all clients. We use a client-centered, cognitive behavior approach, in concert with a wide range of treatment modalities. This provides each client with a supportive environment for the exploration of feelings and self-awareness. In doing so, they are able to identify their strengths and bolster their defenses when facing a variety of challenges.

The long term goal of Calm Seas as a whole is to support our Law Enforcement families from the start of their careers (DAY ONE) until they retire and move into the next phase of their lives. We are here to help through and prevent the long term affects of trauma, addiction, divorce, and suicide.

I am a licensed mental health counselor with a strong clinical background helping those struggling with addictions issues, mood disorders, and life transitions. I believe each human being has worth and value. I practice by working collaboratively with each client, and will promote this in our work together.

While everyone’s journey through life is unique, we ultimately all want the same thing…We ALL want to be happy. Unfortunately, happiness doesn't always come easily. Our journey is full of challenges that we have to overcome in order to get back to being happy. We experience sadness and loss. We fall completely in love only to suffer heart break. Some of us go through traumatic events such as combat or a devastating accident. These situations and many more cause us to develop feelings of fear, sadness and frustration which we do our best to manage, but typically do so in an unhealthy and maladapted way.

I am a licensed therapist and clinical supervisor who has been practicing in the fields of substance abuse and mental health for over 20 years. My patients have come to me because of struggles with depression, anxiety, relationships, infertility issues, and substance abuse. I have a special affinity for working with those who have abused opiates, and their family members. Are you living a life in recovery, but still have some issues to work through? Are you a family member of someone who struggles with addiction? Or do you just need someone to talk to - someone to support you through the rough patches and every day life struggles?

Are you going through a tough time? Are you so full of anxiety that you find it challenging to navigate through the day? Parents, do you have a child that is struggling to focus at school or control their emotions? Are you hesitant to talk to somebody for fear of being judged? Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired? Starting a journey in therapy can be scary, however it might just be the best decision of your life. Through experience, I've come to learn that there is nothing more comforting than hearing the words “I understand, I’ve been there or I can relate.”

I am a bilingual counselor with clinical experience working with adolescent and adults with both addiction and mental health disorders. My goal is to provide the most effective treatment possible for men, women and adolescents through the use of person centered techniques including motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral therapy.

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.