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Michaella Vagelatos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Commack, NY 11725  (Online Only)
While working with individuals, couples and families the ultimate goal is to improve emotional regulation and well-being.
First and foremost, thank you for visiting my page! I am a firm believer that we are all doing the best we can with the resources we are given. In addition, we are making decisions based off our reality at that time. Meeting my clients where they are at is a value I will always uphold. Taking the step to seek counseling is one to be proud of, and I am looking forward to navigating the uncertainty of this process together!
While working with individuals, couples and families the ultimate goal is to improve emotional regulation and well-being.
First and foremost, thank you for visiting my page! I am a firm believer that we are all doing the best we can with the resources we are given. In addition, we are making decisions based off our reality at that time. Meeting my clients where they are at is a value I will always uphold. Taking the step to seek counseling is one to be proud of, and I am looking forward to navigating the uncertainty of this process together!
(631) 894-9478 View (631) 894-9478
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Balancing Minds WellNess
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Commack, NY 11725
"Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a butterfly." I am a compassionate and experienced Clinical Psychologist attending to the emotional and psychological needs of individuals, children, families and couples in a safe and confidential environment. I treat trauma, dissociation, anxiety, depression, anger and relationship issues. I have significant clinical experience treating trauma based disorders as well as dissociative disorders.
"Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a butterfly." I am a compassionate and experienced Clinical Psychologist attending to the emotional and psychological needs of individuals, children, families and couples in a safe and confidential environment. I treat trauma, dissociation, anxiety, depression, anger and relationship issues. I have significant clinical experience treating trauma based disorders as well as dissociative disorders.
(631) 892-6108 View (631) 892-6108
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Donna Fodera
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Commack, NY 11725
As a clinical social worker and psychotherapist with a wide range of expertise, I can help guide you toward self-awareness in a supportive environment . I have had tremendous success dealing with individuals suffering from anxiety and depression along with families, couples and individuals looking for change in their lives. As a cancer survivor I have learned from my own recovery how to support and nurture others and help you find the answers you seek.
As a clinical social worker and psychotherapist with a wide range of expertise, I can help guide you toward self-awareness in a supportive environment . I have had tremendous success dealing with individuals suffering from anxiety and depression along with families, couples and individuals looking for change in their lives. As a cancer survivor I have learned from my own recovery how to support and nurture others and help you find the answers you seek.
(631) 741-6760 View (631) 741-6760
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Kristina S. Merendini LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCD
Verified Verified
Commack, NY 11725
I have been a Christian psychotherapist for 43 wonderful years; working with individuals, couples and families. A special interest of mine is working with Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACOA) and many kinds of co-dependents. My post-graduate training includes working with addicts and their families. My experience and style help to complement many 12-step programs. I am also committed to, and enjoy working with, those who have been emotionally, sexually or physically abused. Inner-child work is one of my specialities.
I have been a Christian psychotherapist for 43 wonderful years; working with individuals, couples and families. A special interest of mine is working with Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACOA) and many kinds of co-dependents. My post-graduate training includes working with addicts and their families. My experience and style help to complement many 12-step programs. I am also committed to, and enjoy working with, those who have been emotionally, sexually or physically abused. Inner-child work is one of my specialities.
(631) 593-5725 View (631) 593-5725
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The Mindful Parent Child & Family Therapy LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Commack, NY 11725
What is a “mindful parent,” exactly? A mindful parent is the one that asks: how do I know that what I am doing is preparing my child mentally and emotionally for an increasingly complex future? How do I optimize the relationship I have with them right now to better ensure they become an adult that is empowered not entitled, self-reliant and compassionate, curious, and competent in a world of increasing artifice? Those are great questions and, luckily, we have the answers. Developmental research has identified ways you can enhance the parent-child relationship to prepare your child for a more secure, autonomous adulthood.
What is a “mindful parent,” exactly? A mindful parent is the one that asks: how do I know that what I am doing is preparing my child mentally and emotionally for an increasingly complex future? How do I optimize the relationship I have with them right now to better ensure they become an adult that is empowered not entitled, self-reliant and compassionate, curious, and competent in a world of increasing artifice? Those are great questions and, luckily, we have the answers. Developmental research has identified ways you can enhance the parent-child relationship to prepare your child for a more secure, autonomous adulthood.
(860) 850-2211 View (860) 850-2211
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Ann L Goodstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, MSW, LCSW, BCD
Verified Verified
Commack, NY 11725
Are you feeling sad,anxious, angry, guilty? Do you have relationship problems? Does it seem as though your life is in limbo? Past hurts, experiences, loss, childhood trauma can affect your current day life. I can help you with these issues. In a warm, safe, compassionate setting we can explore these issues together. We can identify conflicts and patterns of behavior that get in your way, work them through, and resolve them. The first step is for you to call me.
Are you feeling sad,anxious, angry, guilty? Do you have relationship problems? Does it seem as though your life is in limbo? Past hurts, experiences, loss, childhood trauma can affect your current day life. I can help you with these issues. In a warm, safe, compassionate setting we can explore these issues together. We can identify conflicts and patterns of behavior that get in your way, work them through, and resolve them. The first step is for you to call me.
(631) 706-4615 View (631) 706-4615
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Kimberly A. Dorrien
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Commack, NY 11725
Are you thriving or surviving in your life? Sometimes it can be difficult to cope with life's challenges and it's difficult to communicate emotions, thoughts and feelings. I can help deal with these issues by listening without judgement and help you, your child, spouse, family member or friend cope with them on a daily basis so that you can thrive in your life. I have been working with children, adolescents, families and adult for 13 years.
Are you thriving or surviving in your life? Sometimes it can be difficult to cope with life's challenges and it's difficult to communicate emotions, thoughts and feelings. I can help deal with these issues by listening without judgement and help you, your child, spouse, family member or friend cope with them on a daily basis so that you can thrive in your life. I have been working with children, adolescents, families and adult for 13 years.
(631) 593-5325 View (631) 593-5325
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Nancy Ann (Wolfe)nowinski
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Commack, NY 11725
My approach is to assist clients in a direction of greater fulfillment in their lives and to obtain the self-awareness and knowledge that leads to stronger, healthier and more satisfying relationships. I have many years of experience working with adults, couples, teen, children and the aging population. I've worked with people with a wide range of issues such as depression, marital discontent, divorce, self-esteem and anxiety to name a few. I am a member of the American Counseling Association and the American Mental Health Counselors Association.
My approach is to assist clients in a direction of greater fulfillment in their lives and to obtain the self-awareness and knowledge that leads to stronger, healthier and more satisfying relationships. I have many years of experience working with adults, couples, teen, children and the aging population. I've worked with people with a wide range of issues such as depression, marital discontent, divorce, self-esteem and anxiety to name a few. I am a member of the American Counseling Association and the American Mental Health Counselors Association.
(934) 202-8013 View (934) 202-8013
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Danielle D Relyea
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, -R, EMDR, -AF
Verified Verified
Commack, NY 11725
It takes courage to seek guidance and can take a few tries to connect with a Mental Health Professional thatcan meet your needs. So keep trying until you meet that person & don't give up Hope!:) I have twenty plus years experience in mental health care, I'm dedicated to decreasing mental health stigma, highly passionate about understanding our mind practicing progressive, advanced, integrative treatment approaches. I'm always learning & growing from my work with clients & consider it a sacred privilege to assist another in their healing journey. I treat a broad range of issues, including but not limited to the most common in human experience: Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Addiction, Grief & Loss, Relationship Difficulties, & Stress management. Whole Person, Multifaceted approach All the best in your wellness journey Danielle :)
It takes courage to seek guidance and can take a few tries to connect with a Mental Health Professional thatcan meet your needs. So keep trying until you meet that person & don't give up Hope!:) I have twenty plus years experience in mental health care, I'm dedicated to decreasing mental health stigma, highly passionate about understanding our mind practicing progressive, advanced, integrative treatment approaches. I'm always learning & growing from my work with clients & consider it a sacred privilege to assist another in their healing journey. I treat a broad range of issues, including but not limited to the most common in human experience: Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Addiction, Grief & Loss, Relationship Difficulties, & Stress management. Whole Person, Multifaceted approach All the best in your wellness journey Danielle :)
(631) 734-0415 View (631) 734-0415
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Elma Pisano
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Commack, NY 11725
At some point in our lives, we all run into problems that seem too big or too persistent to handle alone. With more than 10 years of experience in private practice I've helped individuals, couples and families successfully overcome life's challenges and return to a happier and peaceful lifestyle. I'll help you overcome life's difficulties by teaching you the tools you need to achieve positive growth and change.
At some point in our lives, we all run into problems that seem too big or too persistent to handle alone. With more than 10 years of experience in private practice I've helped individuals, couples and families successfully overcome life's challenges and return to a happier and peaceful lifestyle. I'll help you overcome life's difficulties by teaching you the tools you need to achieve positive growth and change.
(631) 714-2011 View (631) 714-2011
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Tina Flanagan
Counselor, LMHC, CASAC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Commack, NY 11725
I offer individual, couples and family therapy in order to help heal the underlying issues that cause you to feel uncomfortable at the end of the day.
What happens when you sit at home at night and the world quiets down around you? Do you feel uncomfortable in your own skin? Do you feel as though you’re not at ease with where you are in life? So many of us struggle with this uneasiness inside of us that we don’t know exactly how to handle. The uneasiness leads us to make decisions that end up being counterproductive in our life. Whether it comes down to anxiety, addiction, codependency, impulsive shopping/eating or any other destructive behavior, we can help you work through these experiences and accomplish all your goals!
I offer individual, couples and family therapy in order to help heal the underlying issues that cause you to feel uncomfortable at the end of the day.
What happens when you sit at home at night and the world quiets down around you? Do you feel uncomfortable in your own skin? Do you feel as though you’re not at ease with where you are in life? So many of us struggle with this uneasiness inside of us that we don’t know exactly how to handle. The uneasiness leads us to make decisions that end up being counterproductive in our life. Whether it comes down to anxiety, addiction, codependency, impulsive shopping/eating or any other destructive behavior, we can help you work through these experiences and accomplish all your goals!
(631) 449-7200 View (631) 449-7200
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Samantha Tavel
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Commack, NY 11725
My specialties include couples and individuals, self-esteem, PTSD, trauma and anxiety.
Does your past haunt the person you want to be in your relationships? Do you often feel anxiety takes over your relationships? Do you find you are unable to communicate, as you always try to find the "right thing to say"?
My specialties include couples and individuals, self-esteem, PTSD, trauma and anxiety.
Does your past haunt the person you want to be in your relationships? Do you often feel anxiety takes over your relationships? Do you find you are unable to communicate, as you always try to find the "right thing to say"?
(631) 892-2176 View (631) 892-2176
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Megan Paniccia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Commack, NY 11725
Are you struggling with a mood that you can’t seem to control? Past experiences that still dictate your thoughts and behaviors? Or a life transition that your having difficulty coping with? I believe in a down to earth approach to addressing your struggles and I want to help you feel confident in your own head. I work with individuals, couples and families ranging from children to adults. Together, using a blend of CBT, DBT and mindfulness we can help you to live a healthier lifestyle with adaptive coping skills and more positive relationships.
Are you struggling with a mood that you can’t seem to control? Past experiences that still dictate your thoughts and behaviors? Or a life transition that your having difficulty coping with? I believe in a down to earth approach to addressing your struggles and I want to help you feel confident in your own head. I work with individuals, couples and families ranging from children to adults. Together, using a blend of CBT, DBT and mindfulness we can help you to live a healthier lifestyle with adaptive coping skills and more positive relationships.
(631) 212-2405 View (631) 212-2405
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Rachel Cunningham
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Commack, NY 11725
Some of my specialties include treating; Relationship issues, Family issues, Eating disorders, Trauma, Depression & Anxiety in adolescents and adults.
TODAY is the day to start improving your emotional wellness. I believe therapy is a vehicle to become emotionally secure, balanced, fulfilled and happy. My promise to you is to create a safe space to unfold, unravel and rebuild. We will explore the sources of negativity in your life and practice coping skills to heal by finding your happiness! Please note, I am a proud member of a practice, Cunningham Counseling Services, and we offer multiple services listed below. Not all ‘specialties’ listed are unique to me but it is my mission to connect you to the best therapist for your healing & happiness!
Some of my specialties include treating; Relationship issues, Family issues, Eating disorders, Trauma, Depression & Anxiety in adolescents and adults.
TODAY is the day to start improving your emotional wellness. I believe therapy is a vehicle to become emotionally secure, balanced, fulfilled and happy. My promise to you is to create a safe space to unfold, unravel and rebuild. We will explore the sources of negativity in your life and practice coping skills to heal by finding your happiness! Please note, I am a proud member of a practice, Cunningham Counseling Services, and we offer multiple services listed below. Not all ‘specialties’ listed are unique to me but it is my mission to connect you to the best therapist for your healing & happiness!
(631) 309-2126 View (631) 309-2126
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Jeri-Anne Trotta
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Commack, NY 11725  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I have worked in many different settings, including residential, crisis intervention, clinic, and leading healthy relationship workshops.
Have you ever wished that you could talk with someone about your deepest troubles and worries without being judged? Do you want to have someone who can help you untangle your emotions while feeling safe and accepted at the same time? Do you feel lost in a world where everyone else "has it together?" I assure you that everyone at some point in their lives would benefit from therapy. No issue is too big or too small- if something has been on your mind and you cannot resolve it no matter how hard you try, you've come to the right place.
I have worked in many different settings, including residential, crisis intervention, clinic, and leading healthy relationship workshops.
Have you ever wished that you could talk with someone about your deepest troubles and worries without being judged? Do you want to have someone who can help you untangle your emotions while feeling safe and accepted at the same time? Do you feel lost in a world where everyone else "has it together?" I assure you that everyone at some point in their lives would benefit from therapy. No issue is too big or too small- if something has been on your mind and you cannot resolve it no matter how hard you try, you've come to the right place.
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Robby P Foster
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
Commack, NY 11725
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.
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.
(631) 489-8672 View (631) 489-8672
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Wauldred M Jones-Murdock
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Commack, NY 11725
I'm a Psychiatric Clinical Social Worker who has a vast knowledge working with child/adolescent, and families. For the past 20 + years I have worked with a clinical interdisciplinary treatment team in a Psychiatric Hospital focusing on a multimodal treatment approach to a myriad of mental health issues.
I'm a Psychiatric Clinical Social Worker who has a vast knowledge working with child/adolescent, and families. For the past 20 + years I have worked with a clinical interdisciplinary treatment team in a Psychiatric Hospital focusing on a multimodal treatment approach to a myriad of mental health issues.
(516) 246-2257 View (516) 246-2257
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Lara Hunter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Commack, NY 11725
As a therapist, my mission is to empower individuals on their journey towards emotional well-being. With over 25 years of dedicated clinical experience, I offer a nurturing and expert approach to counseling. My practice is founded on principles of non-judgmental support and compassion, fostering a safe haven for personal growth and self-discovery. Together, we navigate challenges such as anxiety, life transitions, and trauma, equipping you with effective coping mechanisms to reclaim control and confidence in your life.
As a therapist, my mission is to empower individuals on their journey towards emotional well-being. With over 25 years of dedicated clinical experience, I offer a nurturing and expert approach to counseling. My practice is founded on principles of non-judgmental support and compassion, fostering a safe haven for personal growth and self-discovery. Together, we navigate challenges such as anxiety, life transitions, and trauma, equipping you with effective coping mechanisms to reclaim control and confidence in your life.
(631) 817-4231 View (631) 817-4231
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Steven Gordon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSWR
Verified Verified
Commack, NY 11725
Psychotherapy services, with an emphasis on positive, cognitive process, crystallizing your potentialities, and having a corrective emotional experience. I am dedicated to fostering personal growth and freedom, enhancing interpersonal communication, promoting emotional courage, improving coping mechanisms,and providing a nurturing and safe environment. Great influence on the therapeutic rapport. __________________________
Psychotherapy services, with an emphasis on positive, cognitive process, crystallizing your potentialities, and having a corrective emotional experience. I am dedicated to fostering personal growth and freedom, enhancing interpersonal communication, promoting emotional courage, improving coping mechanisms,and providing a nurturing and safe environment. Great influence on the therapeutic rapport. __________________________
(631) 619-5980 View (631) 619-5980
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Cody Pickrodt
LMHC
Verified Verified
Commack, NY 11725  (Online Only)
My approach is person centered and psychodynamic. I use evidence-based therapeutic practices with a foundation in existential therapy. Together, we can uncover the "why," so you may live with any "how."
My approach is person centered and psychodynamic. I use evidence-based therapeutic practices with a foundation in existential therapy. Together, we can uncover the "why," so you may live with any "how."
(631) 203-0397 View (631) 203-0397

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Couples Counseling Therapists

Does couples counseling work?

Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.

When should a couple seek counseling?

Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.

How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?

The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.

How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?

The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.