Therapists in Garden City, NY

I am eager to help you build a deeper connection with yourself, empower yourself, and love yourself so you can live your most fulfilling life. My style is interpersonal, strengths based, and ego supportive. In our sessions, you can expect that I will be attuned, supportive, empathetic, and non-judgmental. We will work collaboratively, as no one knows you better than yourself! Life can be filled with so much stress, and so many obstacles, it can be overwhelming. I am here to help. In our work together we can look at the dynamics at play in your life to help you gain insight and help you be more equipped to tackle life challenges.

"You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think." (A.A. Milne). Helping a client become or feel more empowered is a key approach I take in my practice. I focus on helping my clients reflect on personal issues in order to better understand them and make the positive changes they desire to make.

I believe therapy is a gift that allows one's inner strength to emerge while our personal journey through life's experiences makes us who we are. My own journey has led me to my career as a therapist which allows me the honor and opportunity to work together with my clients to recognize their own strengths and limitations in achieving their goals. All this takes place within a strong, non-judgmental, therapeutic relationship that is built on empathy, trust, safety, and compassion. I have a calm, warm, relaxed style and believe in creating a safe space for you where compassion, support, and humour can live.

As an Asian-American gay man who grew up in the US South, I knew from a young age that I lived in a world that did not offer me freedom to author my narrative. Thus, I am passionate about building critical consciousness, self-awareness, and self-confidence to counteract oppression and live in the world with empowerment and authenticity. I am privileged and honored to use my experience to heal any client who has ever felt marginalized, outcasted, or misunderstood simply for "not fitting into boxes." If you are ready to live for yourself rather than for the limiting expectations of society, then I am looking forward to collaborating.

In times of distress and uncertainty, we value guidance leading to a better reflection of who we are and where we want to be. Sometimes the goals are not clear, but comes with a feeling that there is something missing or out of order. Psychotherapy can be enlightening from those dealing with everyday matters such as home life, work and friendships or issues surrounding anxiety, coping with important life changes. In adverse situations, it may come with overwhelming obstacles and the feeling of being misunderstood by others. These circumstances require my analytical approach and empathy to let clients feel more at ease and accepted.

In life, we encounter many situations that seem to push us to our limits, or beyond. Some of these arise from within, others, from our surroundings. When these situations become intolerable, and nothing we’ve tried has worked, frustration, or even despair, may set in. At this point, we can give in or give up, or we can seek help and renewed hope. Whether you have been struggling mightily and at length, or mildly and briefly, I would be honored to meet you, to get to know you, to hear about what you’ve been going through, and to join with you in finding ways to make things better.

Life is unpredictable and can feel difficult to manage. It can feel like there is nobody to confide in resulting in feeling completely alone as if there is no light at the end of the tunnel. We all have a story to tell and our story is what makes us unique, but it does not define who we are. No matter what our story is there is always an opportunity to achieve the life we envision for ourselves. Therapy can help to provide the comfort, reassurance, and support to grow in the ways that we desire. Together we will work through challenges you’re facing by learning how to deal with these obstacles while exploring your true self.

Are you experiencing anxiety or depression? Having difficulty with school, work, and/or your relationships? We can work together to overcome these challenges. Let us help you develop the skills needed to create a more secure sense of self and greater confidence in your everyday life.

You deserve to be seen, heard, and accepted. My goal is to continue to hold a safe space - free of judgement - for clients to express/process thoughts, feelings, and experiences within. An integral part of my role is to guide and support you as you explore root causes influencing present circumstances as well as create healing, catalyze change, and release any mental, physical, and/or emotional blockages that may be interfering with a truly happy, healthy, and balanced life. My approach is warm, pragmatic, and holistic. I strive to create strategies to meet your needs in ways that are realistic and meaningful.

Book an appointment online via our website nassaupsychology.org! I provide a safe therapeutic space for my clients. My approach is to tailor the session to meet the challenges that you bring in. In our sessions, we'll utilize your existing strengths and build on them using CBT and other therapeutic methods. The goal of our time together will be to effectively address your personal life challenges. I work with children, teens, and adults suffering from ADHD, PTSD, anxiety, depression, or bipolar disorder. I look to help my clients find a healthy perceptions of themselves and strengthen their coping skills.

Hello, my name is Fran Mackin. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 4 years of clinical experience practicing psychotherapy with warmth and curiosity to help individuals and minors. My specialty areas include anxiety, depression, trauma, and body acceptance/neutrality issues. I am also a culturally competent therapist and have specific experience working with LGBTQIA+ individuals and cancer survivors. I use a mix of Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Mindfulness-Based (MBCT), and Trauma Focused therapies. I believe that humor is a valuable part of the therapeutic process

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.

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.