Therapists in Oyster Bay, NY

Are you considering a major life change or looking for something different for yourself? Perhaps this brings about increased levels of stress and anxiety. I work with many people trying to do the same and have found that process of realizing goals and figuring out the next steps can lie in the smaller moments of your past. I can help you identify and leverage those experiences to discover your own inner resources and strengths. Together, we can explore how to apply those skills to meet new challenges and move forward. Whether you need to practice a bit more or adapt to a new task, therapy with me is a safe space to do just that.

In order for therapy to work, it's important to choose the right therapist-someone you trust, someone who makes you feel cared for, someone who has the experience to help you make changes for the better in your life. I am a warm, caring and supportive psychotherapist who will make you feel safe and comfortable. I can help you cope with and heal from a variety of mental health issues and the stressors that life presents. I have extensive experience and success working with individuals suffering with anxiety, panic attacks and agoraphobia.

Are you living with depression, bipolar, anxiety and/or panic attacks? Do you struggle dealing with the symptoms and have tried other treatment approaches and nothing seems to help? I will help you feel at ease during your therapy session to talk about your struggles and learn techniques to improve your quality of life. I specialize in working with adults (ages 18+) in the treatment of ADHD, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety disorders (including panic disorder, phobias, generalized anxiety disorder, and social anxiety disorder) and trauma therapy for PTSD.

Do you find that worrying and stress are impacting your everyday functioning? Do you have difficulty sleeping due to thinking about everything that happened today and anticipating concerns for tomorrow and next week? If at times you feel overwhelmed or stuck and don't know what to do, know that you are not alone! Working together, we will focus on the areas you want to improve in your life. We will move forward together and build on your strengths so you can thrive in your life. I work with high functioning and high profile clients so they can reach their goals and live a more fulfilling and happier life.

Life can be challenging and there may be times when you feel too stressed, too overwhelmed, or too defeated to see that you can work things out and be hopeful and happy again. Or life events happen that throw you off course and make you question your coping skills. Or it may feel like relationships, career directions, or school aspirations aren’t as successful or as rewarding as you would like. While it can be difficult to reach out for support, taking that leap to accept help is a step towards hope, healing, connection and strength.

Hi, I'm Dr. Allegra Borghese. I'm passionate about helping people connect to their innate resources for healing and making meaning. Through a warm and committed therapeutic alliance, I foster awareness and growth in children, adolescents, and adults to overcome life's challenges. In addition to my doctorate from Fordham University, my training includes work in psychiatric hospitals, VA hospitals, addiction and eating disorder facilities, college counseling centers, and communities clinics.

Especially for some of the most successful among us, we can hold ourselves to the highest standards of performance in all areas. Sometimes we may feel that we're supposed to have all the answers to the challenges life throws our way, even when that isn’t always possible. An achievement focus can come at the expense of other areas of our lives. I see therapy as a collaborative experience. I work with individuals and couples to help unlock what holds them back to gain an understanding of how our histories shape our present, while building a foundation of skills in the here-in-now to promote healing and a future that is self-defined.

I view clients from a holistic perspective and consider the impact of health and wellness as an important part of our therapeutic work. I utilize Mindfulness practice in my work with adults and older adults who suffer from anxiety and depression, relationship issues, and parenting challenges of individuals on the Autism Spectrum . My focus is to help clients recognize their obstacles to inner peace and wellness by becoming more mindful in their daily lives. This awareness gives us the opportunity to make positive choices for real empowerment.

Slowing down is hard when our lives are busy, and we feel out of balance—it can feel like there is very little time to work on ourselves.  Therapy is about creating space for positive change. When we do manage to slow down and make room for ourselves, we can grow and create lasting adjustments that make our lives more balanced.  Entering therapy provides that space and opportunity. I work collaboratively with my clients, providing a safe and non-judgmental space to explore issues, gain perspective, develop new and creative coping skills, and strengthen one’s relationship with themselves and with others.