Therapists in Long Beach, NY

Are you going through a difficult time? Perhaps you are feeling lost or stuck? Have you experienced a loss, a trauma, or feel ready to talk about a troubling situation or relationship? As your therapist, I provide a safe space for you to share these experiences, explore their impact, and begin to work towards healing. You are the expert of your own story, I serve as an unbiased collaborator. Through this collaboration, you will improve your understanding of your relationships, behaviors, and patterns, and develop the skills needed to navigate life’s challenges.

People choose therapy for many reasons such as relationship problems, stress connected to life transitions or feeling stuck or dissatisfied with life circumstances. As a licensed therapist I believe that no one should have to endure pain and suffering alone. Therapy can lead to evolution and growth in all areas of life such as improved self esteem and relationships with others. My style is collaborative and my clients like the fact that I do more than just listen. I raise questions, get them thinking, make suggestions, and engage actively.

Join me on a journey of self-exploration, understanding, and growth through a holistic lens. While providing an empathetic and nonjudgmental environment, I will work alongside you to create greater self-awareness and develop healthy ways to navigate life. I specialize in working with adolescents and adults struggling with anxiety, OCD, perfectionism, depression, trauma, grief, alcohol & substance use, and people-pleasing tendencies. Whatever you are going through, I am here to help support, guide, and empower you in leading a more genuine and fulfilling life.

Are life's obstacles getting you down? Does it feel impossible to get ahead or to get over the past? Life can be overwhelming. Let’s work to overcome negative emotions such as anxiety, sadness, irritability, and any other feelings that may be weighing you down. Together, we will learn to think about our problems in more manageable ways and develop skills to deal with those issues that are individualized to you.

Together we can help you become the best version of yourself. I work with Children, Teens, & Adults. Through insight and awareness into thoughts, emotions, and relationships patterns; You will begin to experience profound growth. This is a warm & empathetic space for you to identify concerns, manage emotions, create realistic goals. I believe trust and unconditional acceptance are essential for therapeutic growth. Our group practice is located in Long Beach as well as within Concierge Pediatrics in Roslyn & Woodbury.

Life can be filled with challenging moments, situations and relationships. Such encounters can cause depression, anxiety and isolation. Life events may lead to unhealthy coping mechanisms that can evolve into self-destructive behaviors or relationships. I believe that healing and insight are stimulated by an interpersonal connection provided through a therapeutic alliance between the client and the therapist. I am trained in psychoanalytic psychotherapy, motivational interviewing, and multiple behavioral therapies. I have years of experience as a therapist working in a renowned outpatient substance abuse and mental health facility.

We all want better relationships and struggle to understand each other. It is an honor to know and work with couples, families and people of all ages to build flexible thinking skills to help you find peace in the many transitions in life. You have abilities and confidence in yourself and we take the time to grow into that space where you want to be.

Clients who seek my services desire effective and positive change in their lives. In my work with you, I will utilize empathy and warmth to help navigate unexpected challenges that leave you feeling stuck, in a safe nonjudgmental space. Through self-reflection and understanding, we will work to resolve unhealthy thinking and behavior patterns that contribute to poor self-worth, relationship issues, intense conflict and emotional pain. I believe therapy is for everyone to be able to achieve growth, self awareness and healthy, meaningful relationships with your self and others.

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.