Therapists in Islip Terrace, NY

Healing from a substance use disorder is not about control, but about learning to adapt and move forward with your life as you repair your relationships and find balance in sobriety. In my time as a clinician, I have acquired extensive experience working with adults, adolescents, and families with co-occurring disorders in substance abuse residential and outpatient treatment programs. I know that everyone’s recovery process is unique. At Mountainside Huntington, I develop individual treatment plans for each client, using a variety of clinical and holistic therapies tailored to their needs.

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.

Restore your strength and resilience. Maximize your emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual ability. Affirm your inner greatness. Children, teens, adults, military veterans, their families, substance abusers, and the seriously and persistently mentally ill receive help. I am a certified Gottman Seven Principles of Marriage Program Educator, and a NYS Impaired Driver Assessment and Evaluation Provider. Receive the mature experience of a former preschool teacher, home school teacher, police detective, patrol supervisor, bereavement coordinator, college Psychology instructor, substance abuse counselor, and mental health therapist.

Hello and welcome! I work with individuals and couples who want to make a change in their daily lives. Our time together will consist of identifying and processing emotional difficulties, working towards achieving the ability to be open and honest, and to feel more comfortable by taking it one day at a time. I use a gentle approach to challenge our thoughts, and anxieties while learning to be supportive of ourselves. Our time together will assist in addressing hardships, self-doubt, intrusive thinking, and working on the relationship with the self to build a happier, healthier version of you.

I know how hard it can be to start this new chapter of your life with a stranger and commend you on taking the next steps in working towards your goal. It is my mission to offer a safe place to support and guide you on your personal journey of growth and healing. I provided in office or on-line individual sessions assisting with exploring and processing all areas of your life that have left you unsettled and or dealing with emotions that may be interfering in your day to day. It is my goal to help you learn how to improve your quality of life and feel comfortable in your space.

A Deaf Licensed Social Worker. Currently serving the state of New York. Navigating life's challenges is never easy, but reaching out for help is a brave first step to living a more genuine and fulfilling life. I have expertise in working with individuals struggling with childhood trauma and trauma-related symptoms such as grief, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and relational conflict. I believe every person is unique and deserves to be listened to and understood in an empathetic way. I am passionate about creating a safe, kind, collaborative and judgment-free space where you can attain new insights, experience new feelings.

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.

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.

Hi! I'm Shelly, and I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. I am also the owner/operator of The Therapy Spot Mental Health Counseling PLLC. I specialize in Mental Health Disorders as well as Substance Abuse Disorders in individuals from all walks of life and from ages 12 and up.

Kudos to you! It takes such strength to acknowledge and respond to your needs and therapy is an incredibly effective way of gaining insight to promote self growth and achieve happiness. Our behaviors and day to day interactions with the world and the people in it, as well as how we feel about it, are based on a series of different parts; our thoughts, our experiences and our life events. My aim is to help you navigate difficult events, repair unhealthy interactions and get to the root of the issue; reframing unproductive thoughts and negative experiences so it is no longer hindering and you can become a better you.

I have experience working with children, adolescents, adults and the geriatric population and has treated individuals who have comorbid mental health diagnosis. I work with individuals struggling with mood disorders, anxiety, substance use disorders while utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and a person-centered approach to help you gain perspective and understanding to emotional distress.

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.

***Currently full***Telehealth only* Are you struggling and feeling overwhelmed with life? Life can be hard. Especially in times like these where we are filled with uncertainty. Therapy can help. If you came to this page, it means that a part of you is ready for change. Together we can explore the barriers that have been getting in your way from living the life you want. I promise to create a safe space that is supportive, collaborative, and non-judgmental.

"The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction, not a destination" Therapy is a unique and highly individual experience with the outcome resulted by the amount of effort, motivation and determination you bring to it. The hope is that the experience and expression of feelings will bring to the surface what is right with you! It takes a great deal of courage to seek out therapy and I assure you that you will not be sorry you took that first step toward the "good life".

You are most likely here because you, maybe your partner or your child, feel sad, overwhelmed, anxious, discouraged and/or struggle with lack of direction in life. You are taking an initiative to find help. Imagine coming to a safe place where you are able to freely explain why are you seeking treatment, what is the presenting problem and how does it impact you and your relationships? We would work together to better understand how stressful events in your life affect your mood and how a particular treatment approach might help. We would monitor together and discuss the progress of your treatment.

“Half the Battle is just showing up.” Seeking counseling is often not easy; but showing up is half the battle. It would be my pleasure to walk along side you on your journey to wellness. I believe in the importance of finding the right counselor; and look forward to helping you embark on the path to healing.

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.

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.