Therapists in Elmont, NY

Are you unsure about the future or still living in the past? Perhaps you feel stuck when it comes to making choices about your work, school, or relationships. Everyone struggles from time to time with stress, anxiety, or doubts. I use a holistic approach to help you heal all of yourself. You already have what you need inside to create your best life. You may just need a guide to help you recognize your inner power. Accessing your strengths can help you deal with anxiety, depression, trauma, substance misuse, relationship issues, dating, life transitions, corporate stress, college life, and more.

You are at the point where you know something has to change, but the question still remains, Who is going to help me? You want a therapist who is trained in how to help, who won’t get overwhelmed by the emotions or the experiences and who gives you confidence and a knowing that life can be better. As a therapist I approach healing by combining both science and art. My toolkit is full of science based methods, EMDR, as well as creative and cognitive approaches to help you heal and build hope. Working with you, I’ll challenge you to be open to explore the silly, the weird, the embarrassing and challenging experiences life brings.

You want your life filled with passion, joy, and meaning in personal goals, career, and treasured relationships. You want to know that you matter and you are loved and accepted. You want to lift the weight of stress, frustration, hurt, and despair. For couples, you desire more excitement and a deeper connection. For parents, you want to know how to help your child through a struggle that you find overwhelming. You don’t have to feel powerless any more. You can take control of your life. Take the reins to steer your life on a new path to achieve your dreams, enhance your love life, & develop positive connections with others!

I work with children, adolescents, and adults providing individual, family therapy & parent guidance. I also offer group therapy for children & adolescents as well as parenting groups. I strive to develop a strong working relationship with my clients and provide a trusting, empathetic, non-judgemental environment believing that the therapeutic relationship is paramount for successful outcomes. I specialize in treating various issues, including but not limited to, mood disorders, depression, anxiety, PTSD, behavior problems, family conflicts, and trauma. Please contact me at 516-456-1155 to schedule an appointment or if you have any questions.

From outside appearances you seem fine, but inside you feel unsettled. You can’t quite name it, but your mood has been off, your relationships feel messy and unclear, and lately you feel lonely and disconnected. You have tried to shrug it off. It’s not that big of a deal anyway, this is just life, right? You push through this knot-like feeling in your stomach and insist your mind quiets down. You try to distract yourself- a good movie, work, go out with friends more. And you can try and listen to that mindfulness podcasts you’ve been meaning to get to. But you’re craving more than just venting to a friend who will blindly support

If you're a client journeying through depression, anxiety, trauma or other matters, I desire to walk alongside with you. Using cognitive behavior therapy and a solutions-focused approach, I hope to provide you with a safe and nonjudgmental space to engage in self-discovery and revelation. Together we will focus on the steps to create change, transformation, and confidence. You will become a better version of yourself. Collaboratively we can navigate and identify the history of trauma, triggers, and work through complex family dynamics that impact your behaviors.

Therapy offers a safe place for exploration and a greater depth of understanding of both yourself and your relationships. It is also an avenue to enhance social connections, and a way to set goals and chart a path to achieve them. I work with clients to address any obstacles they may be facing and in helping them to enact a plan to achieve their desired outcomes. This partnership is different from person to person, because it’s about identifying any stumbling blocks clients may be facing and working through them. I value approaching people from a place of curiosity, empathetic understanding, and use a collaborative approach.

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.

As a therapist, I enjoy watching my clients grow in compassion for themselves as they move towards more fulfilling lives. I find myself deeply privileged to witness my client’s journeys and am inspired by their resilience. I work with clients on issues of emerging adulthood, identity, race, acculturation, issues around one's sense of self, complex trauma, and emotion regulation.

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.

I believe that everyone deserves a safe space to be seen and heard; a space where one can speak openly without fear of judgement. My goal is to create this environment with you in the therapeutic setting. In this setting, we may gain insights that allow you to make powerful and adaptive changes in your life, while also working to heal possible past emotional wounds.

Are you unhappy with your current situation, stuck in a career, a relationship, going through major changes in life, suffering from trauma or PTSD? I am here for you on the remarkable journey of recovery toward serenity, free from being ruled by negativity. I believe each individual is unique and has the capacity to use his/her inner resource to maximize strengths. I have worked with individuals of all ages from different backgrounds coping with depression, anxiety/phobia, identity issues, marital /relationship conflicts, addictions (including internet/video game addictions), career decisions, parenting, school or job related stress, cross-cultural and generational issues, etc.

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.

Do you worry about feeling uncomfortable or out of place when looking for a therapist? Do you feel that you are not well-represented in therapeutic communities? Are you concerned that your mental state could worsen before it improves? It's natural to feel apprehensive about seeking therapy but remember that taking the first step is often the hardest part.