Compassion Focused Therapists in Nassau County, NY

Life presents challenges to us all, but when anxiety, depression, chronic pain, chronic health conditions and stressful life circumstances get in the way of living, people may need help to implement new coping strategies. Therapy need not be an extended process. Effective approaches are short-term whenever possible. A major focus is to provide evidence-based and compassion-focused approaches.

If you’re looking for help, there is a good chance that you've felt overwhelmed by your thoughts and feelings, or felt lost in your relationships or life itself. I collaborate with each individual and couple, helping them feel understood and seen, rather than jumping to any quick-fix solutions. Using principles and skills drawn from both skills based and compassion focused approaches, I strive to help clients learn more about their underlying values, sense of self, and patterns that have played out in their lives. Through this process, we work collaboratively to develop the skills and insight to move towards fulfillment and purpose.

The path to a life of peace, joy, and harmony lies ahead, and it's ok to need a little help in getting there. The foundation of my practice is based on two core principles: the importance of building a strong and trusting therapeutic relationship, and the belief that life's challenges provide an invaluable opportunity for personal growth. It takes courage to reach out for support and guidance, particularly if you’re going through a tough time; feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, having issues in your relationships, or if you're feeling ready to work through past traumas. Counseling can be transformative for these issues.

Create positive & healthy changes in your life. You have taken a courageous step toward healing. Whether you have relationship issues, family conflicts, fears, anxiety, panic, trauma, depression, bottled up frustration and insecurities, you will gain concrete skills to manage them IMMEDIATELY. If you feel marginalized because of sexual orientation, being an immigrant, having disabilities or feel like an outsider, you will be heard, empowered and taught to be self protective. I work with the LGBTQ community. Those dealing with chronic pain, infertility and adoption, integrating a mind-body approach. I am fluent in Hebrew and Arabic.

Wellness and emotional fitness are reachable, and achievable. Self-discovery is a pathway to emotional health. As a seasoned therapist I utilize an intersection of CBT practices, with mindfulness, cognitive and solution-focused evidence-based strategies to help you develop emotional intelligence in a safe, confidential, inclusive healing space. Give yourself the time to discover the self-love, kindness and grace you deserve.

Hello! My name is Kim Persico and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I have experience working with individuals from various backgrounds and differing life circumstances. I seek to help my clients cultivate self-love and acceptance of oneself while assisting them in developing healthy strategies to better manage their mental health. My goal as a therapist is to help you achieve positive change within yourself and your relationships in order to live a more fulfilling life. I aim to have my clients feel heard, accepted, empowered, and understood. I can assure you that our sessions will be a safe place for you.

Are you struggling with your emotions and feeling stuck? Do you tend to get overwhelmed by your thoughts and are unsure about how to move forward? We all go through life experiences that can impact our present day. These challenges tend to shape the way that we view the world and ourselves. When you choose to begin this journey, we can take a deeper look at unhealthy relationships, negative self-judgments, and unresolved experiences. I often see those experiencing anxiety, challenging family dynamics, depression, perfectionism, and complex trauma.

As an experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-R), I have had the privilege of working with diverse populations, including children, adolescents, adults, and couples. With a strong foundation in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), I strive to create a rich, fulfilling, and effective therapeutic experience for individuals and couples in treatment. CBT, as you may know, emphasizes the interplay between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. By focusing on the present moment and exploring new ways of thinking, clients can experience positive changes in their lives.

Therapy is about exploring, experimenting, discovering, and being vulnerable. In our therapy together you will learn to increase self-compassion and mindfulness, and your ability to sit with uncertainty and bear witness to uncomfortable feelings and body sensations. You will gain awareness of the role negative core beliefs and thoughts have upon mood and learn how to challenge those negative thought patterns. You will learn to set appropriate boundaries by asserting feelings, recognizing wants and needs, and identifying the role shame and guilt might play in causing unhealthy, harmful, stale, and inauthentic behaviors.

I am so happy you found your way here. It was not an accident. I want you to know despite what you are going through you don't have to feel this way anymore! My name is Anika and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I specialize in working with women as well as children and adolescents with mental health and addiction issues.

Do you struggle with anxiety and depression? Self-esteem issues? Unprocessed trauma? Managing the many stressors of daily life? Starting therapy can be scary but it's the first step toward leading a more content life! My approach is eclectic and draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, while also incorporating Yoga, Movement, Meditation, and Expressive Arts. Together we can work toward developing healthy coping skills to help you to be your best self. As Jon Kabat-Zinn said, “You can't stop the waves, but you can learn to surf.”

Hello, I'm Zaina! As a therapist, I aim to create a space to foster introspection, inner child healing, and self-compassion through the collaborative effort of both the therapist and client. My style of treatment focuses on helping clients find patterns in their emotions, thoughts, and beliefs in order to gain insight into their current self. Our work together aims for you to explore how reactions to present-day circumstances may be influenced by past events. I may also implement trauma focused or behavioral approaches that focus on processing, healing, and developing coping skills.

Reaching out for help can be one of the most difficult yet rewarding steps you might take for yourself or for family members. As a New York State Clinical Social Worker since 2004, I work with many individuals who have taken that leap to begin their personal journey of self-discovery. We all may have difficult situations in the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve our challenges moving forward. People can heal and learn to cope with life’s struggles through empathetic, supportive and solution focus therapy. Knowledge and information bring about the necessary changes to lead more fulfilling life.

Hi, I'm Gayle. If you're feeling alone, overwhelmed, or just plain stuck, you might not want to talk to your friends about it or you might worry that your family won't understand. That's where I come in: I believe in the power of listening and the resilience of people. I can help you dig in, move forward, and get un-stuck! I specialize in couples counseling, anxiety and depression, and life transitions, and whether you're in crisis or just need some guidance, I can help.

I am here to give you a deeper sense of self and the tools to get where you wish to be. If you are in a dark place, on a life crossroads or grieving a loss of a loved one - please knock on my door and I will help you process your feelings and recognize your needs, after which we will start creating a new life for you! Together we will deal with depressed moods, anxiety (I will share an extensive anxiety tool box with you!) and stress. With me you will feel SEEN, gotten and cared for. You will feel empowered to go on, make life choices and handle everyday stress. You will feel supported. You can start creating new reality today!

Do you struggle with finding your balance and maintaining peace? Are you repeating the same negative patterns, feeling stagnant, ashamed, anxious and overwhelmed? I will work with you to build solutions that fit you when you have: the desire to improve any aspect of your life• trouble adjusting to a new situation or life transition• conflicts that keep you from being closer to people you care about• anxiety• depression• lack information or embarrassment about sex• questions about relationships or sexual health..... I hold space for you to discuss and explore personal related topics confidentially without shame and judgement.

I'm a fully licensed professional who, during a successful career directing programs on Long Island and Queens has moved completely into private practice. I continue to update my knowledge. I am compassionate, honest and want to provide you with the tools necessary to overcome any issue, whether from your family of origin, current relationships or work/school related. I offer guidance and healing, teaching you skills necessary to meet the challenges we face in life, from anxiety, depression, alcohol/substance abuse or religious/spiritual conflicts. I treat the whole person (not just the symptoms) and provide practical problem solving and coping methods .

Do you have issues in your relationship? Feeling stuck, unhappy,​ and unsure of what steps to take to resolve those challenges? Do you find it difficult to be intimate with your partner? Afraid to be honest about your needs and feelings or worried about the future of your relationship? Contact me and we will work together to explore your emotions, identify the problem, and develop a strategic plan for change. I am a AASECT certified sex therapist and licensed clinical social worker with a specialty and training in treating sexual health issues and on track in obtaining a PhD in Sexology.

Hi, I'm Dr. Jen Millman. I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents, couples and families. As a cognitive behavioral therapist much of my work with adolescents and adults focuses on connecting thoughts to behaviors. Working with children I use a play therapy approach to make them as comfortable as possible while getting to know them as individuals. I also can provide psycho-educational evaluations to help students reach their potential by assessing their individual strengths and needs. I’m excited to work with you in identifying and overcoming obstacles so that you can move your life forward positively.