Alcohol Use Therapists in Ronkonkoma, NY

It takes courage to start the steps to begin counseling and I am grateful to be a part of that step. My name is Emily and I have been providing psychotherapy services for over 8 years. I have a background in supporting people who experience anxiety, depression, significant loss, addiction, complex trauma, relationship challenges, and work-related stress. In terms of our work together, I believe that you are the expert! When life gets in the way, we often forget about ourselves. My job is to help you reconnect with your strengths, in order to assist you in identifying the barriers that get in the way of emotional healing.

"Helping Hearts, Helping Homes" reflects that your inner self and your happiness extends into all areas of your life. Positive approach and ability to mitigate daily adversities, attracts more positive events into our lives. Believing in yourself & staying focused, generates tremendous opportunities, success, peace, happiness and inner balance. Psychological well being promotes strong relationships, happy children, marriages and families. We can ALL attain these goals. It is a matter of a first step...a step towards self transformation. Empower yourself to live a life free of personal turmoils, foster positive space for your goals & get ready to begin your life!

The process of trying to find a therapist can be so overwhelming. I want you to know that you don't have to rush into anything! Slow down, take your time, and don't settle for something that doesn't feel right. What works for one person may not work for another. This is about YOUR journey and what YOU need. The most important thing to me is that you feel safe and comfortable with me as a human being. So first and foremost, if something about me resonates with you, please reach out! I'm happy to talk with you about your needs, wants, ambitions, struggles, all of it. Just take one step at a time.

My goal as a trauma-certified therapist is to empower my clients to experience increased freedom and healing in their lives. My training in the addiction field has prepared me to treat a variety of mental health disorders, including anxiety, anger, depression, grief, and trauma.

I work with individuals coping with various concerns such as depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, stress management, co-occurring disorders, and more. I believe that all individuals, with the right tools can grow to become more self-aware and make decisions that nurture ongoing motivation for continued wellness.

Imagine being able to come up with more than one reason to be grateful? Or grateful for much of anything at all, truly, rather than a laundry list of gratitudes that you think you "should" be grateful for. All those "shoulds". Reminding yourself everyday that what you're doing is not what you "should" be doing. You "shouldn't" think like this or you "shouldn't" feel like that. You begin to disapprove of yourself even, thinking that your undeserving of your own pain. You can see how these unrealistic expectations and the harsh judments you place on yourself, could lead you directly towards a place of suffering & self sabotage.

After more than a decade of working with children and adolescents as a teachers assistant in nursery schools' and as a camp counselor and group leader, I obtained my Masters Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Long Island University.

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.

My approach is person centered and psychodynamic. I use evidence-based therapeutic practices with a foundation in existential therapy. Together, we can uncover the "why," so you may live with any "how."

There are hundreds of reasons why I became a counselor, but the main reason is the want to help guide clients into a better quality of life! The basis of my clinician approach is the strong belief in creating a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship. Maintaining a safe place for clients (like you!) to be supported with genuine care and empathy is integral for me as your counselor. Together we will work towards making positive life changes, finding and utilizing your strengths, meet your therapeutic goals, and relieve your distress.

“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.

Congratulations on taking the first step to a better tomorrow. You're here to find someone that you connect with and trust, that takes time to listen and has the knowledge and experience to provide effective support. I have been working in the social work field for over 20 years. I offer a safe and professional environment that allows people to discuss their concerns free of pressure and judgement. Whether your needs developed out of a difficult relationship, family struggles, a hardship in life, emotional distress or other origin - help is available.