Therapists in Hewlett, NY

Understanding how your behavior impacts your family and relationship with your spouse or partner is an important step towards change. From the start, I intend to establish a strong relationship that empowers you to believe in your ability to transform. Our work together is a journey to find meaning in life and make sense of the struggles you face. By finding strength in these challenges, I allow you to realize and embrace the actions that will fuel your growth and healing.

Trained as a clinical social worker, I aim to create meaningful and long-lasting change in my clients’ lives. In my eclectic approach, I incorporate various coping techniques and treatment modalities to create the specialized care that my clients need. During my decade long experience, I have treated clients with Anxiety, Depression, OCD, PTSD, ADHD diagnoses and those with relationship issues. I work with a wide array of client populations such as young adults, adults and the elderly as well as being inclusive of all gender identities, socioeconomic status and racial backgrounds.

My passion is working with children and I believe the child-centered play therapy approach is an invaluable tool that helps children grow in the areas that they need to. I also believe that when working with children you have to include the entire family-system. Additionally, I work with tweens, teens, adolescents, and young adults utilizing a variety of approaches including CBT, Somatic, and Psychodynamic approaches.

I believe in goal oriented effective treatment. I would like to see my clients happy and functioning well in the outside world and developing a sense of internal peace . My work is my vocation and not just a profession. I truly like people and want the best for them .Some of my interests include helping people in second marriages navigate complicated relationship issues including step parenting challenges, coping with loved ones suffering from addiction and developing healthy and satisfying relationships with significant others

"I understand that sometimes this just feels way too hard: sorting through the interwoven, complicated threads of what’s working in life and what’s broken, and then taking action to heal the broken bits is difficult work. But I assure you the quick solution never provides sustainable relief." -Pooja Lakshmin, author of Real Self Care. You and I will work together, building momentum toward the change you envision for yourself. Many of my clients are adolescents, young adults and college students, postpartum parents, and families of children with special needs.

I value my place as a therapist in the mental health field. Through this I have been fortunate to be part of treatment positively impacting my client's lives. I create a safe, caring, and non-judgmental environment for all of my clients to be able to discuss and explore their thoughts and emotions. My goal as your therapist is to guide and support you through this journey of healing and growth. My sessions are supportive and laid back. I want my clients to feel safe and respected during our time together. I want my clients to know that they are no longer on this journey alone.

Imagine being present without needing to numb the pain when triggers or challenges arise? I empower my clients to find their strengths and resources, as the foundation of my therapy practice. I work collaboratively with clients using an integrative approach, tailoring the therapy to the individual needs of each client. My therapy style is nonjudgmental, empathic, curious and interactive.

I primarily work with individuals and couples who want to strengthen their relationship, rebuild trust in their relationship, or gain the clarity they need to make decisions about the future of their relationship. I also work with individuals who feel stuck and limited to furthering their own personal growth.

I have an extensive social work and psychotherapy experience working with adults, adolescents and children in individual and group settings. In my practice, I utilize a wide range of therapeutic tools stemming from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Play and Art Therapies.

When seeking therapy, you want to make sure you find the right person to connect with. Together, we can take on your challenges directly. I encompass my compassion, psycho-education, empathetic listening, and more to aim in creating a relaxing and safe therapeutic environment. I use a variety of therapeutic modalities as I enjoy working with adults and teens navigating issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, life transitions, adjustment, family dynamics, etc.

The foundation of my therapeutic approach is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy but I also incorporate other methodologies to meet the needs of each unique individual. My approach as a therapist is flexible because I understand the importance of your individuality. My goal is for my clients to feel safe and comfortable when they start therapy whether it be their first time or they have had past experiences. My style is to be interactive and engage with my clients while providing an environment that is safe, non-judgmental and supportive. I sometimes use worksheets, recommend books and phone apps to support the work we do together.

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.

Life presents many challenges that can result in feeling stressed, anxious, overwhelmed, or full of despair. When it feels like a burden too difficult to bear, it helps to find someone who can provide support and tools to help empower change. My mission is to help others learn how to tap into their inner strengths and resources to help them achieve their goals and improve their quality of daily living. My passion is working with adolescents and young adults navigating life transitions and struggling with anxiety and depression, particularly related to emerging adulthood issues or interpersonal challenges with peers and family.

Whether you are feeling overwhelmed by internal feelings or external events, or need to respond to unexpected changes in your life, I will work with you to help you meet life's challenges. My practice focuses on the treatment of depression & anxiety; stress & PTSD; trauma & addiction recovery, as well as family & relationship issues. I am a licensed psychotherapist, complementary medicine practitioner, educator and clinical supervisor with specializations in treating trauma, stress and addiction.

To our Dear Future Client, If you're reading this, chances are you may have noticed that something does not feel right in your relationship. Perhaps you have known this for quite some time or maybe you have only now come to realize an important truth - that this is not how you want to feel, not where you want to be, & it's time for change. Change can be really scary and overwhelming, maybe even foreign. Of course, evolution doesn't happen overnight, so naturally you may ask how & when does it happen? Good questions!