Therapists in Wainscott, NY

Having a confidential place to explore what is causing imbalance or stress in one's life is the starting place. Exploring one's emotional and psychological process will open the path to freeing inner turmoil, indecision and personal struggle, while also finding solutions for better communication within relationships and navigating one's life path and career. Psychotherapy enables you to break free of repetitive patterns that prevent happiness. Finding one's identity and purpose in life is an ongoing question even after one is 50 years old. It is okay to question, review and reinvent without having to stop the ship.

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 mental health for over a decade and it's my greatest passion in lifeI work to improve the life of my clients daily and I am very successful at achieving therapeutic goals.

Do you find yourself feeling worried and overwhelmed? Stuck in the same thought patterns, facing the same fears and avoiding things? Has life got you down and feeling lost or unsure? I would love to work with you to overcome the challenges you are facing in your life right now. We can work through past hurts and you can become a new, healthier version of the person you wake up wanting to be each day.

Whether you're navigating life transitions, grappling with relationship dynamics, or seeking to understand the complexities of your past, psychodynamic therapy provides a compass for self-empowerment. As a psychodynamic therapist, my approach is rooted in the belief that understanding the unconscious mind is essential for fostering meaningful personal growth and healing. I am deeply committed to creating a safe and empathetic space where individuals can explore the intricate interplay between their past experiences, present emotions, and future aspirations.

I want to help you gain a greater sense of control over difficult thoughts and feelings. Clients often begin therapy requesting concrete tools to walk away with from each session. This is something I offer through through my enhanced cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) approach, with a dual focus on techniques for altering unhealthy thoughts and behavior, and for improving insight, awareness, and mindfulness. I have a long track record of creating powerful results for my clients.

Shengzi believes everyone has the potential to achieve their life goals. She views therapy as a journey where people can explore their inner world, realizing their innate power, and then become their true selves, able to live a life they love. In this journey, clients and therapists are companions, working together to address and unpack those things in the past and present that inhibit the realization of the client’s ideal future. Primary therapeutic modalities include Person-Centered Counseling, psychodynamic theory, DBT, CBT, Narrative Therapy, Existential theories, and other relational approaches.

I provide an opportunity for people to freely express their feelings and thoughts to achieve the changes they desire. I work interactively with clients so they may develop their strengths and achieve their goals. Assisting individuals in becoming at ease with their feelings, however difficult they may be, is an important aspect of the work I do. Feelings can become useful tools for living rather than disturbing impediments. The ubiquitous problems of uncomfortable feelings, harmful behaviors, and the challenges of relationships, careers and parenting are common areas of focus.

Clients bring different issues and needs to therapy: addictions, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and the list goes on. I believe that they are seeking counseling/therapy because they want to fix, change, and overcome things. That's where I come into play. I may not have all the answers, tools, and steps to change everything, but I know how to work with the clients as they process their needs.

I specialize in guiding clients through life transitions, addressing addiction and trauma, and offering support in psychedelic integration. I help clients create meaning and gain freedom from negative patterns within a collaborative therapeutic relationship. I enjoy working with clients from diverse walks of life, addressing a variety of challenges. I'm most interested in facilitating movement towards healing and wholeness, in whichever form that takes for the client I am working with. I use a number of modalities to apply a holistic approach which empowers my clients to gain insights, find harmony, and cultivate meaningful change.

Reaching out is often the toughest step and it is very important (and can be rewarding) to find the right fit! Each individual has their own unique story and experiences and therefore deserving of an individualized approach to therapy. The therapeutic relationship should foster one's personal journey to self exploration and growth. My goal is to help you find your best fit and support you in your personal growth, healing, and self-empowering journey. My approach is often described as supportive, warm, empowering, challenging (when you need it), and humorous.

You are brave because you are here, reading and thinking how things can be better. It is a big step to acknowledge when something is amiss, that the hurt you feel is real and undeniable–your shadow for many years. I know that somehow, despite your honest efforts, the same mistakes can unfold–the change you strive for can slip away. Beginning therapy means facing the world with an ally. I will believe in you, and together we will tear down the barriers that have prevented you from living the life you were meant to live.

Born in Bronx New York, I graduated Columbia University in 1989 with an MS in Social Work and became a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist helping individuals and couples thrive. I also use DBT and ACT to create a Psychodynamic Counseling approach. If you struggle with communication in personal and work relationships I provide you with techniques to help change negative behaviors like blame and reactivity into sensitivity and compassion toward the self and others. Mood shifts and alcohol and other drug use is also addressed as it influences the stability of your mood. I will provide a free consultation at your convenience.

I am a relationship coach and psychotherapist in private practice for over 20 years. I have an office in mid-town Manhattan and Woodbury, Long Island. I have advanced training in the field of addictions and perform assessments for DWI's for the criminal court system, in addition I treat anxiety, stress disorders and depression. Recently, I have been working with telehealth,

I am a therapist with over 15 years of experience and there is no problem, issue, or group of people that I haven't worked with in my career. At a Long Island hospital I am in charge of training and supervising new therapists and I have taught in a CUNY graduate school program for mental health counselors.

Much like Irvin Yalom, an American existential psychotherapist, I too believe that therapy must be individually crafted. We each walk a unique path and on it, we need support. I find the most empowering thing about therapy is that you sit in the drivers seat; my job is to help you navigate any obstacles that impede on your ability to live your most authentic life. I take a holistic approach to therapy and am a strong believer in exploring innovative modalities to healing such as mindfulness, somatic work, and creative expression. In our work together, I will always lead with compassion, respect, and understanding.

Immediate Availability: 1199, Healthfirst, and Fidelis. Whether you're struggling with a particular issue or just can't shake the feeling that there should be more to life, we can help by providing you with the insight and tools you need to move beyond current obstacles. Comprehensive Counseling LCSWs is an affiliate company of LearnWell. We are a community based mental health practice where a diverse group of New York State licensed mental health professionals draw from a variety of therapeutic techniques to assist clients in achieving their treatment goals. We provide teletherapy sessions for maximum scheduling flexibility.

The most meaningful thing that you can do for someone, is to genuinely listen. My goal for all who seek counseling, is to help you to be in the driver's seat to your emotions, guiding you towards your true potential, and helping you build true connections with healthy fulfilling relationships. I want you to know that it is okay to feel angry, sad, depressed, embarrassed, unintelligent, needy, and every other emotion; because, when you acknowledge and have control of these emotions, they can guide you to discovering who you are, ask for what you need, and identifying your path in life.

I have over 30 years of experience with guiding and coaching people of all ages through life transitions and through trauma recovery. My goal is for you to feel emotionally safe and supported by our work together in helping you to be fully present in your life. I have a proven record of helping many people: to feel less pain, be less overwhelmed, to identify personal goals, and to move towards achieving these goals through our therapeutic relationship. I combine clinical skills with a practical approach and always with a genuine and non-judgmental respect for your personal unique choices and experiences.

As a clinician, Ruthann strives to promote advocacy across the multiple communities she has served through her life's work. She finds passion in truly believing that all persons can live rewarding lives regardless of their financial, social, intellectual, physiological, and emotional differences. Through her acknowledgement of the cultural factors that contribute to her clients' narratives, she strives to create approaches that cater to their mental health and wellness needs.