Therapists in North Merrick, NY

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.

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.

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.

I firmly believe that the longest distance one will ever travel is that between the heart and the mind, and I'm here to assist you on your journey, helping to traverse or close that gap. I am well-versed in and deeply believe in the connection between the mind and body, working with you to become the best version of yourself. As a practitioner of Transcendental Meditation along with a foundation in non-dualism, Buddhism, and Zen, I foster a unique therapeutic experience. I also use stress management in our work using diverse methods such as mindfulness-based meditation, self-hypnosis, guided imagery, and visualization.

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.

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.

Hello and welcome! Are you thinking about starting therapy? It can be daunting to find the best fit for you to improve your mental health. I am trained in a humanistic approach that is integrative, relational, dynamic, and client-centered. I blend appropriate modalities, including psychodynamics and mindfulness, shaping treatment to meet your needs and goals within a safe, respectful, and compassionate environment. My lifelong passion for poetry, photography, yoga, and meditation contributes to my empathy and open-mindedness for others.

In the blink of an eye, the world has changed overnight. You may be struggling with insomnia or moods that upset you and that are damaging your intimate, family, and peer relationships. Recent changes in society and your living situation may have triggered life transitions which have sorely stretched your ability to cope. You may feel stuck in a repetitive cycle, making the same mistakes over and over without understanding why and feeling powerless to make productive and positive changes. Maybe you feel traumatized or that choice has been taken from you and you are grasping at regaining some semblance of normalcy in your life.

Do you find yourself feeling stuck, unseen, or disconnected? Have these feelings intensified after 2+ years of pandemic? Are you wanting more from your relationships and your work? Do things like creativity and embodiment feel elusive and out of reach? Or are you a performer or achiever who is often put on a pedestal by those around you, idolized yet at a distance from the kind of care you actually want?

I work with individuals who are looking to better themselves & maximize their potential. I believe that as social beings, we are made to connect - with ourselves, with our peers, and with the worlds around us. I specialize in bridging the disconnect many of us feel and hope to help you find that sense of connection & purpose that may seem out of reach right now. During our sessions, I strive to help you feel closer to yourself and those around you to help you be the best version of yourself. Whether it's personal struggles, relationship challenges, or the overwhelming noise of daily life, I’m here to support you.

I am a skilled and experienced psychotherapist and certified yoga teacher offering an eclectic, individualized and holistic approach to clients. I provide ongoing or short term support, guidance and skills to those having difficulty coping with life transitions, dysfunctional patterns of thinking or behaviors and traumatic events. I treat adults, children and families who are open and willing to participate in self-discovery and find deeper connection to their truest self. I believe the frenzied pace of our frenetic lifestyle often prevents us from connecting with our own wisdom. I take great joy in helping others envision and manifest their potential.

As a trauma-informed, strengths-based therapist, I don’t believe in pathologizing or labeling clients. You aren’t broken or bad; rather, you may have learned to protect and care for yourself in ways that no longer serve you. Therapy can help shed light on these patterns, and with awareness comes choice – once we’re able to identify and understand our thoughts, feelings, and beliefs, we can begin to transform them for the better. Together, you and I can uncover what lies at the root of your issues and explore new strategies for creating positive change.

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.

Born in Bronx New York, I graduated Columbia University in 1989 with an MS in Social Work and became a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist helping individuals and couples thrive. I also use DBT and ACT to create a Psychodynamic Counseling approach. If you struggle with communication in personal and work relationships I provide you with techniques to help change negative behaviors like blame and reactivity into sensitivity and compassion toward the self and others. Mood shifts and alcohol and other drug use is also addressed as it influences the stability of your mood. I will provide a free consultation at your convenience.

Are you feeling anxious, disconnected, lonely, sad, or “stuck” without a way to move forward? I understand the complicated challenges people face today & can help you address the root cause of what is holding you back from being the best version of yourself. Beginning therapy is a brave step & taking the time to find the right therapist pays off. I use a relational approach to psychotherapy that starts with building a collaborative, trusting relationship & a comfortable, non-judgemental space. I view therapy as a journey of self reflection and discovery. This includes examining our relationships & experiences- both past & present.

My goal is to help guide you through challenging life transitions with empathy and compassion. Past events in our lives are part of our story, but they are not the entire story and they do not define us. My practice focuses on honoring the life that has shaped you, and empowering you to use those formative incidents to understand and grow into your authentic self. Therapy is a journey that we can take together, navigating the challenges in a collaborative way.

What is holding you back? I work with young adults who don't know the answer to that question, who are struggling with life transitions, finding a purpose, and may be having a life "crisis." Often my clients are dealing with depression and anxiety related to difficulty making decisions, are stuck in an unsatisfying job, or are feeling confused and uncertain about the next step in their life. My goal is to help you understand what you want and what's holding you back.

Footprints was started by a therapist who realized that often times the services provided to low socio-economic communities is lacking quality care. We noticed these communities were confronted with long wait times, disrespectful admins, and subpar treatment. The one and only purpose was to exploit the community for profit without providing the level of care deserved. Feel Better Therapy began from the inspiration to provide quality mental health care to the poorest of communities and treating the clients of this community the same way a rich patient would be treated in a clinic treating affluent clients.