Behavioral Issues Therapists in New York

We use a neurodiverse lens to understand autism and to support children, young adults, couples, and families. Together, we carefully assess the important concerns that you identify. Relying on a strength-based approach, we individualize help, building independence, while reducing emotional reactivity. We have advanced skills in RUBI Parent Training, AsperCoach training (AANE), Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Stanford Neurodiversity Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Autism (CBT), Acceptance, and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for Autism, as well as UCLA’s PEERS social skills, and Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE).

I received my Social Work degree in 1997 and spent many years working in hospitals. I worked in psychiatry, pediatrics, medicine, and the emergency department of a level one trauma center. Many patients I saw in the Emergency Department were victims of severe trauma, including sexual assault and domestic violence. In addition to my Social Work license, I am Licensed in Education, and have many years of training in Applied Behavior Analysis. I have worked with children as a school counselor and educator. Much of my experience has been with autistic children and their families to provide support for the many challenges they face.

I work with individuals and couples to provide a supportive, non-judgmental and compassionate therapeutic environment. My goal is to create a trusting relationship which will enable you to acquire insight into patterns of behavior that may be destructive, while strengthening behaviors which are productive in your life. I view the therapeutic relationship as a joint journey into self-exploration, which can give you the opportunity for insight and empower you with the necessary tools to evolve, bring about change and achieve goals.

Hello, I am Patricia. I am a multilingual, Licensed Master Social Worker with over 10 years of providing supportive counseling and therapy from a strengths based perspective. I have experience with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy which is solutions focused to help clients move from crisis to confidence. I earned my Sociology Bachelor’s of Arts from New York University and my Master’s of Science in Social Work from Columbia University. I have worked in various clinical settings and care systems for over 14 years.

I am a licensed psychologist specilizing in working with children and families. I am part of a small group practice where we have created a warm and comfortable environment so that children feel free to kick of their shoes and make themselves at home. I am always finding new ways to be creative and fun while adhering to cognitive behavior principals and utilizing evidence based treatments to work with both children and parents. Coming from an outpatient mental health setting I have experience with a wide range of difficulties including anxiety/depression, peer problems, mood disorders, ADHD and behavior problems.

Anger Management: Acceptance of Anger to manage negative and expressive behavior; Relationship Coach to reduce and eliminate hostility in the partnership; Emotion Coach to understand thoughts and feelings, to maintain positive emotions; Life Coach to successfully navigate careers, situations, environment; and Personal well-being for emotional stability, resiliency. The application is to reduce maladaptive, disruptive, and excessive aggressive arousal and expression; and manage expectations, communicate needs and wants so that all involved have a clear understanding of what to expect and when to expect it. Great Neck New York.

Misperceptions of others and ourselves cause much of the psychological pressures we face. I have 20+ years of experience working with various people with a multitude of afflictions, in both clinical and non-clinical settings. I have worked with a range of people from highly successful professionals to people who struggle in every sphere of their existence. I always work with the needs and potential of each individual foremost in my mind. All of my work is i informed with spirituality, empathy, co-creation, forgiveness, and self acceptance.

Hi, I am a Life Coach, Parent Consultant and trainer. I received my Masters degree from NYU in Clinical Social Work and i've earn diverse certifications for the past 26 years to horn my skills. my specialties are with adults and children with behavioral issues, anxiety/stress, parenting issues, relationships, grief, and anger management, early childhood- social/emotional/behavioral issues, parenting, & child development stages. I am also a faith based Christian Coach and trainer. If you would like to work with me, contact me for a free 15 min consultation.

My eclectic practice borrows from Cognitive Behavioral and Strength Based approaches as well as the traditions of Mindfulness to develop a treatment approach that best fits the needs of each client. I provide a safe, nurturing environment in which children and adolescents feel comfortable in accepting help in negotiating difficulties they encounter. Whether it is a specific fear, more generalized worries, concerns with self-esteem or sadness; strategies are introduced creatively and with humor, always focusing on highlighting unique strengths of children and their families and creating structures within families that encourage the development of positive behavior and growth.

Karen Zokas, LMSW, is a licensed master social worker and a member of the clinical team at Rappore, a therapy services and medication management practice based in Manhattan, New York. Karen provides psychotherapy for a variety of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression and mood disorders. Karen earned her Master’s in Social Work from Fordham University and has worked alongside doctors at Yale, gaining experience in psychoanalysis.

I enjoy helping people find ways to make positive changes. My clients initially come to their first session with depression, anxiety, and frustration. They are trying to juggle family issues, along with financial and personal issues. Most people need effective skills to help them manage life with less frustration and stress, along with methods to improve their decision-making, thus improving the quality of their life.

I am a clinical psychologist and licensed behavior analyst specializing in the treatment of children and families dealing with behavior disorders. My ideal client is a child who needs help with management of challenging behavior, emotion regulation, anxiety, and other related issues. The family should be interested in a team approach, with direct, regular involvement in treatment.

Therapy is your time, a comfortable, protected space set aside for you to slow down and focus on the things in your life that deserve your attention. My role as a therapist is to help clients identify goals and build positive change in their lives with compassion and understanding. Whether you want to improve the ways in which you manage the stress in your life or desire a deeper understanding of difficult emotions, I offer treatment for a variety of concerns relating to anxiety, depression, relationships, identity, life transitions, bicultural issues, race, sexuality, addictions, multicultural family issues, work-stress, learning disabilities and personality disorders.

Struggling with substance use disorders can often be lonely, isolating and confusing. There is a lot of help offered out there, but so often what's being offered can be confusing and conflicting. Is addiction a behavior? A spiritual malady? A disease? Or is it something more? My own path of recovery took me many attempts and eventually led me to school to seek the science behind substance use disorders, to recovery rooms, to many therapists for personal recovery, and to lots of different religious avenues in search of meaning and understanding. What I found has illuminated my own path and practice. I love to pass these insights on.

My name is Thaina Banatte, LMSW. I am a Haitian American from Queens, Ny. My career in social services started at NYC Administration for Children’s Services as a CPS worker. I obtained my Masters Degree from Adelphi University in Long Island Ny. I specialize in Trauma focused Cognitive behavioral therapy. Currently I provide psychotherapy with adolescents in foster care primarily young girls between the ages of 10-19.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York and New Jersey, I offer virtual sessions to children, adolescents and adults. I provide a supportive and non-judgmental approach to foster greater insight, self-awareness and growth. My treatment approach is eclectic, designed to meet the individual needs of my clients.

In helping children, teens, and their families, I employ a combination of compassion, creativity, understanding, and humor with clinically proven treatment methods. During my 15+ years of experience I have found that a good collaborative therapeutic relationship combined with skill-based strategies and techniques results in positive and lasting changes. I typically begin treatment with a thorough assessment and treatment plan. Treatment incorporates both parent and child interventions. I routinely communicate with pediatricians, teachers and school personnel to assist in resolving the issues of children and teens, with parental permission.

Does your child's behavior worry you? Is your child struggling with anxiety, depression, ADD or ADHD, academic or behavior problems, trauma, self-harming behaviors, eating disorders, social skills, peer pressure or bullying? Have you hoped and waited long enough for things to change? Perhaps now is the time to talk with a caring and experienced child and adolescent therapist. In a nurturing environment, I use mindfulness and cognitive based strategies to help develop your child's innate strength and resiliency to move their life forward. Your child will receive my uncompromising commitment to his/her emotional well being.

My specialties are in anxiety, depression, and health psychology. I focus on the mind-body connection. I use cognitive behavioral and eclectic techniques. I see individuals dealing with various stressors relating to coping with academic, job, and other stressors.