Family Therapy in Plainview, NY

Put simply, I'd like to help you and/or your family member(s), feel less worried, less sad, and, in general, less distressed. With over 40 years of experience, I feel that I've been able to provide that to many hundreds of people with whom I've worked. Whether it's your child or teen who is suffering (I work with all manner of child and adolescent issues, including ADHD, academic underachievement, oppositional defiance, anxiety, depression and limitations in social skills) or whether it's you, your relationship or your family that is troubled, I have the experience to help resolve issues.

At The Time is Always Now Therapy Group, Randi Zimmerman, LCSW-R, CEDS-S and her team are ready for you! "What lies before you and what lies behind you are tiny matters compared to what lies within you." - Ralph Waldo Emerson. For those who wish to be the best they can be, to heal and strive and connect, therapy can help you achieve the highest quality of your life. Your unique strengths will be uncovered and cultivated to help you meet the challenges before you. You will be guided and nurtured to achieve and exceed your goals, to take the risks necessary to fulfill your dreams. The time to start is now!

You deserve to be happy. Life can be difficult. Don't go it alone. Allow me to help you explore the things that are keeping you "stuck," whether it be relationships, career, health or addiction. Sometimes you just need to process feelings with an objective listener, one that can get to the heart of what's really going on and help you to live life in a more satisfying, productive manner. I have been helping individuals, couples and families move through crises and live happier, healthier lives. I can help you, too!

I am a Marriage and Family Therapist who understands the difficulty in making the decision to start your therapeutic journey. You're doing great by taking your first step and choosing to see a therapist! As a therapist I believe in creating a safe space where my clients feel like they can learn more about themselves and reach their personal goals. It's also okay if you don't know what those goals look like. Vulnerability is a strength and I like to work from a strength-based approach. I have experience working with families, couples, individuals and children. I am passionate about my work and look forward to learning more about you.

Psychotherapy is a confidential interpersonal relationship formed between a mental health professional and a patient. In this setting issues are addressed related to a person's level of functioning internally (way of thinking) and externally (how they react to the environment). In treatment, patients are able to talk with someone privately who is unbiased and that provides an objective point of view to their pending circumstance and assists them with problem resolution. Psychotherapy supports people with getting in touch with and their inner most feelings and learning how to communicate it more effectively, so that they improve relationships with others in their life (family/work/friends/school). This form of treatment can be performed one on one, with groups, couples and/or families. Individual psychotherapy is provided to adolescents and adults. Additionally, couples counseling and family therapy is also available. The primary mode of treatment is through behavioral and cognitive therapy models. Psychiatric referrals are available upon request.

Through a supportive and empowering approach, I can help you understand yourself better, clarify your goals and directions, and lead a more fulfilling life. Together, we'll select the tools that can help you overcome the obstacles that stand in the way of achieving what you want, whether it's freeing yourself from debilitating anxiety, finding energy and joy in life, having more satisfying interpersonal relationships, or finding focus and clarity about who you are and what you want for yourself. For children, I'll also help with behavioral issues, ADHD, fears and phobias, and anxiety.

Why choose me? As an energetic and innovative health care professional with an eclectic background and over 15 years of clinical experience working with individuals, couples, groups, and families, my practice embodies the mind, body and spirit. My background is in both psychiatric nursing and social work and I utilize many tools and techniques to nurture and empower clients. I can offer clients a varied experience in several modalities; my post-graduate certificates are in Couples and Family Therapy, Hypnosis, Addictions as well as Holistic Nursing, Holistic Nutrition and EMDR.

I am known for Caring and Professional PERSONAL, MARRIAGE & RELATIONSHIP Counseling. Life is all about relationships. We shape them, and they shape us - they touch us to our very core! But finding a well-qualified relationship therapist when your relationship is suffering can be very difficult! Many therapists lack the specialized training, experience, or license to work with couples and families. As a result, couples often experience marriage therapy as lukewarm in supporting the goal of life-long commitment. I am licensed as a Marriage & Family Therapist, as well as Clinical Social Worker at the highest level of experience.

Do you feel stuck sometimes or feel lost with no one to turn to? Are you facing a significant life transition? Have you been trying to get yourself out of the same old patterns and it’s just not working? I am a Marriage and Family Therapist who works with individuals, couples, and families on improving anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship issues, communication struggles, self-care, and life changes. I will work with you to create coping skills and empower you to work towards increased happiness.

Amy Goldsheid-Martin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Addiction Specialist. She is a NYS OASAS-Approved Provider for DWI/DUI assessments and assists individuals and families dealing with substance abuse. Amy also helps spouses dealing with co-dependency issues and child welfare cases. Additional services include: individual counseling, marriage counseling, family counseling, parent education, and working with children and adolescents with behavioral and emotional challenges.

As we go through various life transitions, sometimes we feel burdensome to our friends and family. You may feel like the people you love don’t understand you. You may even feel like a stranger to yourself. I am here to provide you a safe space to process those feelings and help you through this period of change. We can learn who this new you is whether you are a new parent, divorcee, empty nester, dealing with grief or loss of a loved one, dealing with a new diagnosis or illness, working on your relationship or marriage, starting school or a new career, or just getting older and learning to cope.

People experiencing anxiety, depression and personal conflicts are riddled with pain and fear. Daily functioning, be it, personal, work or family matters can be a struggle. Sometimes people may say to you "just get over it". This can lead to increased social isolation and lowered self-esteem. Work or academic performance can suffer and relationships can be adversely affected. I, as an experienced psychologist, will work in collaborative effort with you so that these problems can be addressed through a thoughtful and sensitive approach utilizing evidence-based cognitive behavioral psychotherapeutic treatment.

, I am offering virtual sessions!! I offer short term crisis intervention and long term therapy. Life’s challenges are difficult for anyone. I can help you manage them better! While I specialize in cognitive-behavioral therapy, I believe in using an approach that is needed based on each individual. I treat adolescents, adults and couples. I help individuals who suffer from anxiety/depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and family issues. Other life concerns are addressed. My focus is on improving life on a daily basis by making small changes. Anyone can be helped!!

It takes courage to engage in professional counseling and when you do it is important that there is a match with your counselor and the modality used. As a counselor I serve people using mindfulness, meditation, whole person approaches. I also incorporate faith based approaches. I work with counselee's that struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma related issues and a variety of other emotional disturbances. I will help you identify the core issues that resulted in your emotional or personal problems and immediately help to develop strategies to resolve these issues.

The journey of starting and raising a family is filled with countless twists and turns. Parenthood, from preconception through the toddler phase and beyond, can be stressful, overwhelming, and filled with worry and insecurities. Despite fears and feelings of isolation, you don’t have to tackle this alone. Together we will explore struggles and develop insight into how your experiences may be impacting your current thought patterns and behaviors. We’ll also address your changing identity and expectations, develop realistic strategies to enhance your relationships, achieve your goals, and minimize difficulties in your daily life.

You may be thinking, “I just don’t feel like myself.” but don’t know where to start to feel better. Did you imagine your life would be at a different place by now? Sometimes as great as family and friends are, they may not truly understand and an outside unbiased perspective is helpful. I know that it can be hard to reach out for help, let alone find a therapist who is right for you. I provide my clients with a warm, supportive, non-judgmental space to help empower you and give you the coping skills needed to live the life you deserve.

I'm a licensed clinical psychologist and certified school psychologist, specializing in treating children, adolescents, and families using Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) in homes, schools and the community. CBT treatment is highly recommended for anxiety, impulse, and conduct disorders. While it is well-established that CBT within real-world settings significantly improves functioning compared to office-based treatment, few professionals accept the challenge! As a professional with 20 years of experience traveling to families throughout Long Island, I understand that intense emotions, troubled relationships and significant avoidance cannot simply be discussed away in therapy, but mindfully experienced and addressed when and where they occur.

Do you feel you are riding an emotional rollercoaster? Alternatively, do you feel like you are living in auto-pilot, going through the motions in life without finding much satisfaction? Or maybe you are experiencing anxiety, depression, difficulty coping with past traumas, relationship or work difficulties, or are just feeling stuck. Although we may find ourselves surrounded by supportive family and friends, we may still feel alone and isolated in our distress. Pain in life may be unavoidable, but you don’t need to go through it alone.

My practice offers a broad spectrum of services which includes providing long/short term individual (children, adolescents, adults), marital and family psychotherapy. I collaborate with psychiatrists, neurologists, school officials and attorneys to coordinate care and ensure that each client receives the most effective and appropriate treatment. An initial mental health assessment and psychosocial history is completed with the client to determine how their needs will best be met. I am trained in several types of treatment modalities.