Therapists in Syosset, NY

I am a Mental Health Counselor-LP with a background in Psychology and Sociology. I have experience working with adolescents, adults, families, parents, and successfully coordinating with schools. We will target your maladaptive thoughts and behaviors by utilizing techniques tailored to your needs. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Play Therapy. Together we will learn how to manage our emotion regulation and distress tolerance, while building our interpersonal effectiveness and mindfulness skills.

Are you feeling overwhelmed, struggling with personal challenges, family and or relationship issues? Anxiety and fear can leave you stuck and hold you back from moving forward. By having a safe, nonjudgmental space to talk freely, one can often face new possibilities with ease. I utilize person-centered and strength-based therapeutic practices that are solution-focused and aim to promote individual growth. We will work together to identify and implement the changes you need to meet your life's goals and happiness. Assisting you in creating the life you desire and deserve is my ultimate objective.

Are you overwhelmed with the feelings brought on by the "quarter-life crisis"? Do you feel disconnected or aimless Or maybe you're surprised by how difficult your 20s or 30s feel? Isn't this supposed to be the time of your life? The reality is that this is a tough chapter for many people (despite what everyone is posting on social media). I have extensive experience working with Millienials and Gen Z, and can help you create a complete and fulfilling life. My specialties include depression, anxiety, and adjusting to life transitions. I use a variety of techniques and strategies to help each individual based on their specific needs.

I believe in your ability to examine the circumstances of your life, gain awareness, and find answers within yourself. Through an exploration of self and personal ability, I hope to help you become more present, authentic, and accepting of yourself. We will also work together to help move you toward inner trustworthiness and self-actualization, experiencing change in yourself.

Entering therapy can seem difficult and overwhelming, but generally people feel immediate relief. The support and encouragement experienced in a safe and nurturing relationship enables people to make positive changes in their lives. I have a deep appreciation for an individual's quest for emotional healing and growth. I am committed to assisting patients as quickly as possible, working in the present and healing past wounds without focusing on the past.

Beginning your journey towards improving your mental wellbeing can be overwhelming but my approach to therapy is to meet you where you are and support your healing. Therapy provides you with a safe, non-judgmental space to process and feel heard while supporting you to gain the means and tools to cope with life. I have been trained through a multicultural perspective and my therapeutic style is one of a person centered approach. This means that I take into account your unique perspective of the world and work with you to create the best possible healing space for you personally.

I am a licensed psychologist who provides individual, couples, family, and group psychotherapy for individuals across the adult lifespan, ranging from young adults to geriatrics. I place emphasis on establishing a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship in an effort to help clients facilitate meaningful life changes, to ease suffering, and to work toward achieving personal goals.

Do you feel like you are struggling in your everyday life? Do you struggle managing your emotions in a healthy manner? Having difficulty managing life stressors such as work, relationships, self-image, and life in general? I understand even though you may have answered yes to any of these questions above, you may still be hesitant about making changes. Change can be scary, but it can also be beautiful and rewarding. Our goal in therapy would be to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in life.

Are you tired of feeling frustrated or ineffective in achieving your goals? Are your relationships causing you more pain than pleasure? You do not have to live this way. Consulting with a therapist about upsetting or confusing issues can be very helpful. Please contact me; I would like to help you. Working as a psychotherapist using multiple approaches with individuals, families, and couples, I treat depression, anxiety, addictions, parenting, marital, bereavement, divorce and career issues. With support and compassion, clients are helped to examine their beliefs, feelings and personal relationships and create desired goals.

Are you dealing with depression,anxiety,loss or relationship problems that are causing you pain and suffering? Give yourself the opportunity to work on these issues in a safe atmosphere with a therapist who is empathetic,objective and non-judgmental. With over 30 years experience, including a three year post masters degree certification, I have the knowledge and experience to work with you to successfuly reduce your stress and reach your goals in a timely manner.

My gift is my extraordinary ability to connect with my clients. Our work will be directed toward balancing and healing your mental health, and toward being fully alive and happy. I will empower you to successfully cope with your personal issues and life's challenges, and identify and resolve the problems that are negatively impacting your life and your relationships. My clients experience me as warm, compassionate, and authentic. My caring, attentive listening is punctuated by reflective comments and questions. I will help you to gain self-acceptance and to achieve the positive transformation that you truly deserve.

I work with children, adolescents and adults offering psychotherapy and counseling services for anxiety, depression, loss, relationship difficulties, and family dysfunction for individuals, families, couples and groups. Because I believe in the mind-body connection I also work with people to achieve healthy weight loss and optimal health offering free health coaching towards learning transformational habits of health.

"You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think." (A.A. Milne). Helping a client become or feel more empowered is a key approach I take in my practice. I focus on helping my clients reflect on personal issues in order to better understand them and make the positive changes they desire to make.

I am a LCMHC in New York and a Canadian registered psychotherapist of Ontario. My job is to interpret and apply current theory and empirically validated treatments in an ethical manner with the goal of relieving your distress. I believe when working with clients, that it is important to attend to the affect, cognition, and behavior of the individual to identify any characteristics of psychopathology. The goal of therapy is to help you express, alter, and understand what is causing your distress. Many considerations are weighed to formulate your treatment plan based on your clinical needs.

South Shore Counseling is a private practice on beautiful Crossways Park Drive North in Woodbury, right off of the 135! We accept the majority of major insurance plans. Our talented psychotherapists have a variety of clinical specialties; we work with a wide range of patients of all ages through many presenting issues: anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD, PTSD, relationship issues, family-of-origin issues, school/college issues, adjustment-related disorders, and Workers' Comp/No Fault cases, among others. Being part of your development and healing is our true privilege. We have additional locations in Wantagh and Amityville.

Before I share how I can support you on your path to a more fulfilling and thriving life,I would like to acknowledge your courage for showing up. It is truly the grandest act of self-compassion to seek the support necessary to find inner peace in what can seem like a chaotic world.Often we move through life on autopilot, allowing our thoughts and behaviors to consume us.Hardships and struggles are part of being a human, however, how we CHOOSE to attach and respond to the pain will determine our mental/emotional wellness.You are the expert on your own life and it is with great privilege that I get to be a part of your evolution.

I create a supportive and non-judgmental atmosphere to let you talk about your most pressing issues. By using proven therapeutic techniques that promote personal insight and awareness, I will provide tools that you can access in the moment when things are going terribly wrong. The end result is a feeling of self-efficacy that stays with you for a lifetime.

Are you or a loved one struggling with persistent feelings of anxiety, depression, anger, or stress? Perhaps you're facing challenges with relationships, social situations, or finding purpose in your life. Regardless of age or circumstance, you desire a sense of emotional well-being, fulfillment, and the ability to navigate life's difficulties with resilience and confidence. Your goal is to develop effective coping strategies, cultivate emotional intelligence, and better understand yourself and your experiences. Whether a child, adolescent, or adult, you long for a safe space to explore your thoughts and emotions without judgment.

Life can be a challenging at times! Feeling stuck is a hard place to be. Awareness that you need to make a change in your attitude, your relationships or your goals is a big step. Doing the work to improve your quality of your life is a tough task. I am a caring, compassionate professional who has a few openings for new clients.