Therapists in Whitestone, NY

Hello! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist and have been practicing for over 7 years working with individuals, couples, families, and minors. I specialize in issues including anxiety, life transitions, relationship issues, self esteem, trauma, women’s issues, and family issues. I primarily employ attachment based theory and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). I feel strongly that all individuals deserve to feel and experience their best selves, no matter what has happened in their lives. We have one life, and I want everyone to feel that they can make the most of it.

I am a child and family therapist. My specialties include work with children (0-10yrs), pregnant women and adults, providing care for clients experiencing emotional, behavioral, and relational difficulties. I have over 10 years of experience with trauma informed psychodynamic therapy treating adults and play therapy treating children. I am intensively trained and certified in Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) which has shown to be effective in supporting and strengthening the relationship between a child and the parents as a pathway for enhancing the child’s ability to cope stress, manage strong emotions, and learn with confidence.

Thank you for coming to my profile! I’m a holistic psychotherapist, communication specialist and women’s empowerment coach. I’ve had many years of experience and have been very successful at helping people feel better, communicate effectively, heal their relationships AND create richer, more satisfying lives! The work I do runs the gamut from therapeutic inner child work to heal early trauma to cognitive behavioral therapy to help alleviate fear and anxiety to empowerment coaching that elevates the individual’s emotional resilience, mental acuity and commitment to profound personal growth and transformation!

If you've been facing tough times, every day might seem like an uphill battle. Some days, it feels like you're drowning in old habits, which only adds to the struggle. You've tried avoiding, distracting, and denying, but somehow, you keep getting stuck in the same loop. But remember, change is within reach. Healing is possible. You have the power to break free from this cycle.

Life gets rough – it can be overwhelming and difficult to manage at times. It may feel like no one is listening or understands the struggles you’re going through. My goal is to provide a safe and affirming space for you. You’ll have a voice to tell your story, express your emotions, and not feel judged. Everyone has their own unique experiences and although I may not have experienced your situation and circumstances, I'm willing to do the work and listen to everything you have to say. As a 1.5 gen Chinese-American, I also understand the difficulties of navigating through racism, family dynamics, clashing values, and identity.

I want to help you feel more okay and be more equipped to navigate current challenges and stay in connection by tending to the source of your triggers, symptoms, and emotional pain that makes reality harder for you. Our subconscious inner world organizes itself around pain, and it will get creative to keep us away from overwhelming, scary, and alone experiences we have lived through. I’ll make invitations that could expand your capacity to be with hard things while feeling rooted in curiosity and compassion. When our wounds feel deeply understood by us, they transform into inner wisdom and we feel true belonging within ourselves.

As a therapist, Jenny Jinhee Lee aids individuals in achieving life goals and overcoming life difficulties by allowing them to creatively express themselves through art. Like her form of therapy, Jenny’s work is about the processing energy and how it can creatively be reflected onto the world in a positive way. She believes in a client-focused practice and guides clients towards a goal-oriented treatment.

As a psychotherapist and healer for many years it has been my privilege to offer and provide help and comfort to people in distress. Experience has taught me that we all struggle to recover from the pains of the past, deal with the challenges of the present and the insecurities of the future, in our efforts to live the best lives that we can. This often seems very difficult if not impossible to accomplish alone. A strong and nurturing therapeutic relationship is a powerful and stable foundation for dealing with these challenges to our well-being, especially in these very troubling and uncertain times.

I specialize in supporting individuals dealing with depression, trauma, adjustments, and relationship issues. By embracing cultural nuances and sensitivities, I create a nurturing environment where clients can explore their challenges effectively. Together, we'll develop personalized strategies to promote healing, resilience, and meaningful connections. Take the first step towards transformative growth.

I believe that everyone has the inner ability to learn and grow even though they may feel stuck at some point of their life. I provide a warm, safe, supportive and collaborative environment for clients to develop a better understanding their thoughts and feeling, improve coping strategies and achieve the goals they want. I enjoy working with people from various backgrounds and cultures.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, helpless, or just need someone to talk to, then, Joy-Hee is here to listen to your life story and help you begin your road to healing and joy. She has specialized training and many years of experience serving individuals and families affected by relationship abuse, depression, anxiety, trauma, intellectual developmental disabilities, marriage conflicts, familial/parenting/parental/life transitional issues, and low self-esteem.

Life before and after weight loss can be difficult. No matter how you've lost a significant amount of weight, your life changes. Most of my clients have had, or are thinking about having, Lap-Band, Bypass, Sleeve, or Balloon weight loss procedures. I also counsel those who don't qualify, or do not desire surgery. In order to maintain the weight loss, one's behavior must change. Our thinking must change. How we see ourselves must change. I should know - I am a product of all these lifestyle changes myself.

My goal is to help shift mindsets and help navigate the discussion as to why caring for your mental health is just as imperative as your physical health. It can be difficult to begin the journey of therapy, talk about our traumas, and make the connections needed to begin our healing process. As your therapist, I will ensure that a safe, non-judgmental space is created so you can be equipped with the tools to live your most fulfilling life. I strive to help my clients find peace, comfort, and self-love that will guide them through life in a meaningful way.

Who we want to be and how we are in this moment can be different! I can understand firsthand how the intersectionality of multiple identities we all carry, along with life experiences can have a profound impact on our wellness and equilibrium. The great news is, I believe we all possess the skills necessary to develop into the best version of ourselves. Most importantly, it is never too late to start on the journey of self-discovery and transformation and as your therapist, I'm here to support that journey.

As a Creative Arts Psychotherapist, it is my passion to work with individuals and families, helping them to achieve their goals in their journey of recovery from various mental, emotional and behavioral issues. Currently working in an Outpatient mental health clinic, I provide individual psychotherapy to children, adolescents, adults and families, experiencing symptoms such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, ODD, stress, anger management, trauma and other emotional and relationship issues related to complex family dynamic.