Therapists in Carle Place, NY

Hi! I'm Dr. Winnie Ma (she/her/hers), a licensed psychologist in New York who is passionate about supporting immigrant and racial/ethnic minority youth and adults facing a range of issues – relationships, family, career, or identity. My own experience as an immigrant from Taiwan navigating interpersonal and systemic challenges taught me the importance of resilience, seeking support, and embracing diverse perspectives.

As a psychotherapist and healer for many years it has been my privilege to offer and provide help and comfort to people in distress. Experience has taught me that we all struggle to recover from the pains of the past, deal with the challenges of the present and the insecurities of the future, in our efforts to live the best lives that we can. This often seems very difficult if not impossible to accomplish alone. A strong and nurturing therapeutic relationship is a powerful and stable foundation for dealing with these challenges to our well-being, especially in these very troubling and uncertain times.

I specialize in working with both individuals and couples. My goal is to provide maximum relief from your emotional distress as quickly as possible. Towards that end, my treatment methods are aimed at helping you to live real life more happily. You can expect to be asked "What is it that you most want to change about your life?". If you are uncertain about what you want to change then sorting out that uncertainty will be our primary initial goal. I am committed to helping you achieve a deeper understanding and an effective remedy to your problem.

We all encounter unexpected challenges that can leave us feeling frustrated, alone, and confused. During these difficult times we can experience anxiety, depression, and other emotional difficulties. One of the biggest challenges can be finding someone that you can confide in, feel supported by, and recieve guidance and understanding. Collaboratively, our comprehensive team of therapists work with clients to create a safe and supportive environment, foster personal strength and growth, and assist in navigating challenges so clients can reach their full potential and live a happier, healthier, and more productive life.

We are a team of licensed counselors passionate about working with clients who are seeking mental wellness. We can support you as you combat anxiety and depression, explore your identity, wade through life transitions, or learn to build healthier relationships. We can help you discover the strengths that nourish your inner resilience - because we do believe experiences of trauma, oppression, and neglect shape you, but we also believe you have an incredible ability to heal. It is for this reason we adopted the blossoming cherry tree as a symbol of our work - it reminds us of the ways that being open to change builds resilience.

My most important goal working with clients is to build a trusting and safe partnership. I hope to provide an inviting, empathic, supportive, and non-judgmental space to explore the depth of your inner truth and to help you actualize the life you envision for yourself. Together, we will explore past experiences, including family dynamics and your early life, in addition to thoughts, feelings, and current patterns of behavior to provide insight into how you can better cope with issues impacting you now. Often, we are more resilient than we believe we are - I'm here to help you harness that strength and find hope again.

Are you feeling stagnant but can't seem to get "unstuck"? Grappling with shame and guilt from past wounds? Living in fear-based cycles or struggling with harmful relationship patterns? Maybe you're seeking a greater sense of peace, balance and inner security? Sometimes our past can cast shadows that eclipse our hope for a better future and rob us of our joy in the present moment. While the path toward healing can be daunting, you don't have to go it alone. Taking the first step can be one of the hardest, most pivotal and rewarding of the journey.

My focus is on introspection & interpersonal relationships. I integrate a traditional and holistic approach in a safe and peaceful setting. I tailor to your personal needs and wants by removing the masks and uncovering your personal truth/individualized self. My practice incorporates skill building to help you understand why you make the choices you make and to live your life through self-acceptance, self-love, and confidence

Our clinical areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, martial issues, codependency, self-esteem, women’s issues, substance abuse, harm reduction, grief, and transitional concerns. Through evidenced based approaches, we aim to tailor our treatment approach specific to the needs of each individual. We believe in helping individuals build on their strengths, gain insight, and develop effective coping skills.

I work with clients who struggle with finding life fulfillment by exploring their personal values, goals, and what they find meaningful. During this process I also help them with working on achieving their goals by identifying barriers, and exploring ways to navigate through life's challenges. Some of these barriers may be depression, anxiety, or other mental health issues, while other barriers may be external or a combination thereof. I have extensive experience working with individuals struggling with grief and loss issues.

Life can bring uncertainty and pain that we need help to navigate and heal from. Are you feeling unhappy or lost? Having relationship difficulties? Worried about the future? Have you endured great losses or hardships that are leaving you feeling confused, isolated or unlovable? You do not have to shoulder this alone. Maybe you want to feel fulfilled or joyful. Maybe you want to cultivate meaningful relationships. Maybe you want to grow in ways you never thought possible. I am passionate about helping people put the pieces of themselves back together in a way that leaves them feeling inspired and open to life's possibilities.

Live fully. Enjoy who you are. Be present in the moment. Find happiness with who you uniquely are. An All-Purpose Therapist. Multiple clients have said, "I never thought I could accomplish so much." Become unstuck. Succeed in the areas that matter most to you. Overcome Anxiety, Depression, issues with concentration and self esteem. Adapt Flexibility & Fluidity living in the high demand - high reward City of New York.

Shopping for a therapist is not as easy as shopping for a dress or a pair of pants. You need someone you feel emotionally safe with. A therapist who gives you hope and helps you to believe you can make changes in your life. I promise you change is always possible. Come in and see me for a consultation and let's see if I can help.

I am a sex-positive, LGBTQIA+ affirming psychotherapist with experience working with individuals across inpatient and outpatient settings. I identify as a Latinx, Queer, Cis-male and enjoy working with clients of all genders and sexualities. I offer compassionate support to individuals sifting through the endless complexities of our modern life. I am experienced in treating issues around depression, mood disorders, PTSD, anxiety and relationship concerns. I am dedicated to creating a warm, empathic and most importantly authentic space for you to safely explore yourself, including your mind and heart.

Online Therapy only. Medicare accepted. Men in ACA: Welcome. Your Symptoms: Anger, Anxiety, Depression, CPTSD, Chronic Trauma from childhood. "I feel angry or frustrated all the time! I'm easily triggered and over-react. I need to stand up for myself but how and what to say in a way they can hear me? I can't seem to keep a healthy relationship going. I don't understand myself and why I keep repeating the same mistakes! Is this it? REALLY?" It's OK. Welcome to "normal" adulthood as a straight older American male (like me) who is struggling with current issues: troubled relationships, divorce, workplace conflict etc. Yikes!

With over 14 years of experience as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), I am deeply committed to helping individuals navigate life's challenges and achieve their fullest potential. My approach is rooted in empathy, respect, and collaboration, creating a safe and supportive space for clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. My specialties include: life transitions, codependency, boundary setting, anxiety, depression, perfectionism, people pleasing and relationship/attachment difficulties.

As a depth-oriented therapist and life coach, I offer a safe, emotionally warm, non-judgmental therapeutic space for individuals and couples to examine behavioral patterns, explore and develop strategies for issues of anxiety, depression, confidence, shame, self-worth, self-esteem, grief, life transitions, and dating. I provide a safe and warm space for men, LGBTQ, multicultural, and diasporic identities to express and process their issues and concerns. We will collaborate and explore mindful ways to remove potential barriers to the marital or professional relationship, career, or academic progress you can achieve.

My ideal client seeks self-exploration & understanding, facing issues like anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. They need a supportive space for personal growth, aiming to gain insight, develop coping strategies, improve communication, & foster healthy relationships. They aspire to enhance mental well-being, achieve a better life quality, & unlock their full potential.

I am a bilingual first-generation American born to Albanian parents and a licensed psychotherapist in New York. I am a graduate of the Silberman School of Social Work and completed my undergraduate degree specializing in developmental psychology. My professional journey has revolved around psychology-related fields, including a managerial role in an outpatient mental health group practice. I have experience working with teenagers and young adult first generation individuals and immigrants of various cultures in exploring bicultural identity, assimilation, generational trauma, and the effects on mental health.