Therapists in Great Neck, NY

In this journey of life, as we go through the seasons, we all need someone to walk with. Whether young or old, at the core of our being, we want to be heard in the midst of all of life's "noises". My desire is to walk with you and hear you.

I provide support for adults and children experiencing anxiety, stress, trauma, depression, distress over relationships or even world events. Prioritizing emotional wellness optimizes the health of the body, mind and soul for all ages. Emotional growth and healing is a process I've learned to trust through experience, ongoing study, and by being my own work in progress. I would love to help you learn to trust it, too. Mine is a creative approach, one that reaches places you cannot always find the words for. The process of your life unfolding will come with clarity, confidence, and grace.

Seeking help is hard. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has practiced for decades focusing on assisting Individuals of teenagers, adults, couples and families. I utilize insight oriented and cognitive behavioral techniques, psycho-education, as well as many other therapeutic concepts to promote a supportive atmosphere so that my clients gain acceptance and control over their issues. People are not the same, neither is their treatment. When facing hard times, it's a good idea to ask for help.

With 40 years of experience treating children and adolescents, I help families anticipate and navigate the struggles of growing up. When families face divorce, trauma, moving homes or school districts, or simply want to stay on a healthy track, I work with children and their parents to confront challenges and create solutions. I promote positive social and emotional development, and believe in helping my patients build their self-confidence, social skills, and improve their peer and family relationships through open and clear communication.

I am a clinical therapist and professor who practices in New York and Massachusetts. Many times, challenges, pain, loss, and even suffering hold just as much a place in our lives as happiness, joy, peace and triumph. Utilizing best-practices and empirical knowledge, my hope is for our journey to be an intricate process of joining and receiving; discovering and growing; learning and practicing. My approach is integrative, taking into consideration all the systems within you, including race, culture and environment. I aim to hold a warm and supportive space wherein empowerment, balance and growth can be achieved.

We construct our emotional world based on our past experience. What we attend to in the present, and what we expect in the future, is also based on our past experience. Our initial work is to understand your past and how it shapes your perceptions of challenges. As we learn how these perceptions came into existence, we then work toward making different choices in our interactions with others. In this manner we attain understanding and acceptance of our "self" and others.

Are you struggling with feelings of sadness or anxiety, or finding it hard to concentrate, be motivated, and enjoy the things you once did? Perhaps you are feeling lonely in life and want to increase your self-confidence. Maybe you're experiencing difficulties in your relationships with a significant other or family member, and want the relationship to be better but feel stuck right now. Or perhaps you're simply stressed by life and the many challenges that it may bring. Any of these issues will be difficult to navigate without the proper support, understanding, empathy, and guidance by a trained mental health professional.

Seeking help is not always easy, but I have found that most patients end up feeling relieved and more optimistic once they have taken that first step. As a therapist, I try my best to make you feel comfortable and understood. I work in a supportive, interactive, and collaborative manner and it is my goal to help you develop tools, right from the start, to help you manage your situation as we continue to get to know one another. I have over 15-years experience working with adults, adolescents and young families with a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, difficult transitions, stress, and parenting challenges.

I work with children, adolescents, and adults with a variety of behavioral, mood, and anxiety issues, including depression, panic, social anxiety, ADHD, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. I also work with individuals to cope more effectively with life stressors and to grieve the situations that cannot be altered. The therapy process is collaborative; I listen intently to my clients symptoms and, empathically and non-judgmentally, I help them work through their pain to achieve their goals.

In a safe and respectful setting, utilizing traditional and holistic therapies, you can develop skills that bring you into greater partnership with you. As you come to truly know and understand your own unique journey, you will be led to skills that benefit the whole of you. When you feel comfortable within yourself, inner calm becomes readily accessible. Relationships that are sticky become fluid and more enjoyable. Whatever your personal issues, learning to understand and trust your own unique experience becomes the heart of a life well-lived. This is true for adults who see me individually, for couples, and with older kids/teens.

I have been a licensed psychotherapist for children, adolescents, young adults and parents for more than thirty years. My clinical expertise includes working with clients who are depressed or anxious, feel dissatisfied in their relationships, get stuck in negative thinking, are stressed by life transitions, or are overwhelmed with academic challenges. For parents, I can provide effective strategies to improve your understanding, communication, and connection with your child. My warmth, enthusiasm and compassion allow me to easily establish and maintain a strong rapport with individuals of all ages.

I am a Board Certified Psychotherapist with Certification as a Specialist in treating Children, Adolescents and Families. I have a Masters Degrees in Social Work from Adelphi University and a Masters Degree in Speech and Hearing Therapy from NYU I have had many years of experience in dealing with a variety of mental health issues, such as anxiety, oppositional defiance, depression, ADHD, etc. and utilize a variety of treatment approaches to therapy as I do not believe that one modality alone fits all needs.

Dr. Sazer is a licensed clinical psychologist with nearly thirty years working in the public school sector at all levels from pre-kindergarten through high school as well as in private practice. She works with children, adolescents, and adults, treating a wide range of behavioral, adjustment, and emotional difficulties. Dr. Sazer is committed to compassionate care for her patients and is dedicated to helping them attain their personal goals. Dr. Sazer earned her doctorate from Hofstra University.

I am a licensed psychologist with over 30 years of experience treating children, adolescents, young adults and adults. I provide a warm and safe atmosphere for you and or your family members to express their thoughts and feelings. As a result of my broad training and experience, I have successfully treated clients facing challenging life events, such as failing relationships, anxieties and parent child management concerns. I incorporate the therapeutic process with a collaborative team effort. Our work together will allow you to increase self awareness, insight and coping skills. All in an effort to approach life with more success and happiness.

Whether you're experiencing a bump, hurdle, roadblock, it can feel difficult, if not seemingly impossible, to find a path through this on our own. I will create a safe space to help you navigate through those rough patches and assist you to become a more confident navigator yourself. I work with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, substance use, grief and loss, life transitions, and relationship conflicts. In therapy sessions, I use a variety of counseling approaches, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and psychodynamic therapy, as I believe there is no one-size-fits-all approach.

I believe that we seek treatment when we feel dissatisfied in our relationships, careers, or with ourselves. We might not be aware that our emotional conflicts block us from achieving what we want. Change and flourishing of creativity can occur when the analyst creates an accepting and safe environment for expression and exploration of all dimensions of our experiences. I am an experienced analyst with over twenty years of practice working with children, adolescents, adults and couples in Manhattan and Great Neck.

Coupled with my clinical skills, I offer empathy, support, and guidance to help my clients with all of life’s challenges, wounds, & problems. I empower my clients and help them develop coping skills. My therapy skills aim to increase self-awareness, enhance internal strength, and reduce stress, fear, and suffering. Together, I can help you gain a deeper understanding of yourself and answer questions such as, “What can I change?” How can I learn to accept things?” or “How do I want to move forward in this precious life?” I work with clients who are seeking therapy for anxiety, depression, grief, trauma/PTSD, and substance use.

Samm De Luca, LCSW Samm De Luca is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York who has been practicing since 2019. She has an Undergraduate degree from University of Massachusetts Amherst and a Graduate Degree from New York University. Samm can offer an empathetic understanding and a non-judgmental space for you to express what is on your mind and be a support system. Outside of work, Samm enjoys reading, bike riding, going to the beach, working out, cooking/baking, being with family and friends, and playing with her dog.

Our clinical areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, martial issues, codependency, self-esteem, women’s issues, substance abuse, harm reduction, grief, and transitional concerns. Through evidenced based approaches, we aim to tailor our treatment approach specific to the needs of each individual. We believe in helping individuals build on their strengths, gain insight, and develop effective coping skills.