Therapists in Plainview, NY

I want to help you face life’s daily hassles and other challenges that come up along the way. Together, we will come up with goals and we will work toward achieving those goals. We will work on building up your collection of coping strategies to help you navigate the world around you. We can work on relaxation skills if you are feeling stressed or ways to help you improve your communication and build better relationships with others.

Hello, my name is Nisha Chitkara, Ph.D. I have my doctorate in Clinical and School Psychology. The types of treatments I use with patients are evidence-based, meaning they have been shown in clinical studies to be effective. These include cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, exposure and response prevention, mindfulness based stress reduction, interpersonal social rhythms therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and motivational interviewing.

Welcome! I am a licensed clinical social worker who has worked in a variety of settings with children, adolescents and adults with an array of needs. This has provided me the opportunity to hone my craft gaining experience with individuals from all walks of life. Regardless of setting, each individual is unique. I strive to create a safe space for my clients to feel free to be themselves. Asking for help can sometimes feel overwhelming. My approach is warm and non-judgmental. My down-to-earth nature is often what clients are drawn to. I would love the opportunity to assist you on your journey of growth and healing.

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.

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.

NEW! Sliding scale fees for daytime appointments and four FREE sessions with our graduate interns! We provide therapy for personal growth and confidence in a comfortable, supportive atmosphere. Therapy motivates you to reach your highest potential and improve the quality of your life. Treatment is individualized, goals are mutually established, and feedback is given frequently. The supportive, engaging style of therapy encourages self-worth, achievement, relaxation, and better ability to cope with challenges. Visit our website to see all of our therapists.

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.

I am a warm and empathetic therapist dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment for individuals of all ages and genders navigating life’s challenges. I approach therapy with patience, recognizing that each person’s journey is unique.

Are you a parent noticing your child struggling at home, school, or with friends? Do you have a suspicion that your child might be on the autism spectrum or perhaps in the grip of a cycle of anxiety or anger? Does your child spend too much time online and not enough time connecting with others and the world around them? Perhaps you are not seeking support for a child, but instead for yourself. Many adults struggle with these very issues. All of these things can lead to a great amount of stress for children, adults, and their loved ones. I'm glad you're here and I'm here to help.

I consider it a great privilege to help my clients with their most personal struggles and it is with this mind-set that I seek to provide a safe and compassionate space to begin our work together. As a clinical social work therapist for 23 years, I have enjoyed helping many children, adolescents and adults cope with issues such as anxiety, OCD, depression, low self-esteem, and family discord. Working from a strength-based perspective, I utilize a range of treatment modalities including CBT, DBT and mindfulness to help my clients reach their goals.

Life is hard, bad things happen, and you need someone to help you sort it out. That's where I come in so we can work through the hard stuff together. In my 26 years as a therapist, I have helped my clients reduce anxiety and depression, improve relationships, heal from trauma and loss, navigate life transitions, and effectively manage and cope with ongoing stressors of daily life. I provide practical strategies and clinical understandings that improve your mental health and life satisfaction. You leave each session clear and hopeful. Therapy is casual with me. I'm active, yet patient, and commpassionate, yet straightforward.

Respect and compassion go a long way. It can be tough being vulnerable. My promise to all of my clients is that I will care, take everyone's circumstances seriously, and work hard with you to reach treatment goals. I can help you get long term relief from general anxiety, social anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), specific phobias, depression, grief, and other related symptoms. Other dynamics such as confidence, self-care, relationships, and developing coping strategies are also addressed within the process.

I believe that the therapeutic relationship is an integral part to the healing journey. I work hard at creating trust and safety with those that I work with by providing an honest, authentic, and nonjudgmental presence. It is my goal to accept whatever a person may bring to therapy while also seeing the possibility of change. I work with adults to help them navigate challenges along their journey to parenthood.  I help them cope with the emotional and mental load of trying to conceive; manage feelings of grief, loss, anxiety, and depression; to heal from trauma; adjust to motherhood; and so much more.

Smiling is hard when there’s only pain inside. High anxiety, racing thoughts and loneliness overshadow every hint of joy in your life. As your energy plummets, small tasks become huge. Just talking seems like a chore. Irritability and exhaustion are a constant battle. Loved ones complain that you are removed and shutdown. You want to let them in, but it’s hard to trust anyone. It’s become impossible to turn off that negative voice in your head that keeps saying you aren’t good enough. No one understands. Everything triggers you. The past is tied up with the present, your thoughts are dark, and you’re afraid of losing everything

I firmly believe in creating a warm, enthusiastic, informative, and authentic environment for individuals to enable them to reach their goals and fullest potential - whatever that may be. Reasons for entering therapy vary - some people are looking for coping skills, a solution to specific problem, someone to help them gain more insight or simply someone to talk to. I embrace people’s individuality and do not believe that one size fits all. Although I am more heavily trained in cognitive behavioral therapy I consider myself an eclectic psychologist and utilize research based techniques from various different subfields of psychology.

I specialize in treating adolescents and adults with anxiety, depression, relationship/ family issues, as well as school and work stress. I also work with parents and couples to improve communication and have more productive relationships. I work with you to understand the factors contributing to your struggles and then collaborate with you to develop practical solutions to meet your goals. I have a special interest and expertise in working with young adults and their families and spent several years as staff psychologist at Northwell Health in their Behavioral Health College Program.

Awareness is everything and so is attitude. Through awareness, we can change attitudes. I am passionate about working together with individuals and families during challenging times. My passion is empowering clients to reach their full potential, uncovering their untapped strengths and resources to increase over-all satisfaction and well-being.

Helping people rediscover their confidence and best selves comes naturally to me. My warmth, compassion, humor, transparency, and enthusiasm allow me to easily establish and maintain a strong rapport with my clients. I work with clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, life adjustments, and fertility journeys. I am passionate about helping children, teenagers, young adults, adults, and couples reach their highest potential.

If you are here then you most likely are seeking help for some area of your life. You are certainly not alone. I am a licensed clinical social worker having attained my bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Social Work from New York University. For over 20 years, I have been helping my clients in various stages and areas of their lives.I am passionate about and committed to creating a safe place for you to heal and grow with my guidance, care, and expertise openly and freely. My goal for you is that you can piece together the areas that are holding you back from living a more peaceful, more hopeful, and happier life.