Couples Counseling Therapists in Massapequa Park, NY

I am an experienced practitioner working in the mental health field for many years. I provide a comfortable setting in which clients can feel safe in sharing personal problems and issues that are important to them. I work with individuals and couples. I specialize in treating anxiety and panic disorders, depression, and OCD. I also work with couples that are struggling in their relationships. I accept many insurance plans and work on a sliding scale if clients do not have insurance.

Joann practices psychotherapy specializing in working with adolescents & adults in the treatment of anxiety, anxiety disorders, and trauma using EMDR therapy. This includes Generalized Anxiety Disorder, perfectionistic thinking, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive behaviors (OCD), social anxiety, & anxiety caused by past traumas. Anxiety is often experienced together with depression, stress, significant life changes, relationship issues, chronic medical illness or pain, or a desire to improve your quality of life. She works with persons with high-functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder and provides a safe LGBTQ environment.

My patients are adult individuals and couples with diverse backgrounds and varied needs. They represent every gender, orientation, and identification. I work with patients experiencing a wide array of symptoms and issues, ranging from mild concerns through catastrophic symptoms. People of all ethnicities, faiths, races, belief systems, and cultures are welcome in my (virtual) practice; all can expect to find respect, genuine caring, palpable empathy, dignity, collaborative treatment. Many concerns can be resolved effectively via virtual/remote treatment, but if you require in-person care, I will help with a referral (for now).

Life can be a challenging journey, but you don't have to go through it alone! Having an outlet or someone outside your situation to work things through can help. I work with clients who struggle with anxiety, relationships, depression, or self-esteem, to name a few! Additionally, I am a Certified Sex Therapy Informed Professional. I help individuals and couples overcome barriers to intimacy (sexual & love addiction, avoidant behavior, betrayal trauma, pornography, infidelity, low-sex relationships, body image issues, sexual dysfunction, & more), helping clients lead to fulfilling & exciting relationships, physically and emotionally.

I am a License Mental Health Counselor in New York and Florida that works with marital counseling clients and those experiencing relationship issues and who are struggling with their sense of self confidence. My ideal client is someone who is committed to the process of self-introspection and wants to be held accountable to reach their goals. I specialize in counseling women and men on self-esteem, worth & actualization. I also support clients affected by bullying, narcissistic abuse as well as those dealing with complicated grief. As your therapist, I will assist you in discovering or uncovering yourself.

​​Choosing to engage in the therapeutic process is the beginning of a journey on the path that you create, often encompassing reflection, discovery, and transformation. I specialize in women’s issues including maternal mental health, postpartum depression & anxiety, fertility concerns, improving self-esteem/self-love, anxiety/stress management, and relationship issues. I use a combination of techniques including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, and Mindfulness tailored to the needs of each client. We will work collaboratively to navigate the transition to parenthood and through childhood.

Finding a therapist is an important step in gaining support and making changes for you or a loved one. I provide a professional, caring, and honest approach informed by over a decade of experience with adults, adolescents, children, and families. I invite you to call or e-mail me, and look forward to working with you or answering your questions.

Therapy should not only focus on relieving your symptoms and distress but is also about building greater capacities for dealing with life's inevitable stresses and anxieties. I believe it is important to actively collaborate with you to find out what it is you want from therapy and to periodically evaluate the progress toward these goals. I look to tailor each person's therapy to their specific presenting problems and goals so that they will be able to feel better and feel more capable in facing life's challenges.

I am compassionate clinician who enjoys working with those looking to uncover whats preventing them from reaching their full potential. Somewhere along the way we can find ourselves struggling to communicate or handle life in an effective way. I help enable clients to recognize their strengths and capabilities to face life's challenges. I work alongside clients in processing what barriers are in the way of reaching their goals and develop with them techniques to overcome them. My hope is that during the course of treatment clients walk away feeling that they've gained skills to walk through life with confidence and self acceptace.

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.

My passion as a mental health counselor is to help people get in touch with their values so that they can live true to these through thought, behaviors, feelings, and communication. I believe in helping clients to develop healthy coping skills that allow them to heal and grow both in our session and throughout their daily lives. My focus is to build a strong therapeutic alliance that will help us work together towards your goals.

My goal as a therapist is to build a strong alliance with my clients so that they feel supported and understood, and most importantly trusting of the process so that they can make meaningful changes in their life. Meeting my client where they are at during each stage of therapy is my main goal. I encourage clients to tap into their creative sides to enhance and work on problem areas in their life. I specialize in life transitions for adults, especially areas of self-concept, identity, demands of work life, family, and well-being.

My goal as a counselor is to provide clients with a safe space to share their concerns, struggles, and difficulties, and work towards goals of happiness, stability, and serenity. A main focus of my work is to help each client to achieve a connection between mind, body, and soul; to reach a sense and feeling of peace in the present moment. Sometimes, this includes healing wounds of the past. I firmly believe in meeting the client where they are at, and working together, step-by-step, on moving forward.

Therapy works best with clients that are willing to put in the work to make meaningful change. Sessions are a place for you to discuss your feelings, experiences and thoughts to a third party in a judgement free place. Session with me will allow you to have the time for self-exploration while learning self care and coping skills.

Welcome, and bravo for reaching out for help. The fact that you are searching for a therapist in your area means that you are insightful, brave, and ready to take the journey toward living your best life! My name is Carol McKinney, Executive Director of Victory Recovery Partners in Massapequa, NY. I am a NYS licensed professional who is passionate about helping individuals with substance abuse and/or alcohol issues reach their road to recovery.

Does life feel out of control? Is there too much conflict in your life? Do you feel overwhelmed by responsibilities? Is it hard to get out of bed some days? If you have been through a traumatic experience, whether that’s the death of a loved one, accident, divorce, loss of a job, or many other difficult experiences, life can feel too hard. Anxiety and depression seem to take over.

Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, OCD, grief, or trauma? Perhaps you are overwhelmed with day to day life and need to improve your problem solving and coping skills? If so, let’s work together towards pursuing your happiness and you living your best life.

Everyone can benefit from some extra support every now and then, right? Well, as a therapist that goes to therapy, I know exactly how it feels to be in your shoes. Finding the right therapist can be exhausting, but once you do, it's so worth it. The process of therapy & the journey of self-discovery can help untangle confusing thoughts, feelings, and behavioral patterns. I meet clients where they are to provide a safe, calm, and supportive environment for my clients to help them accomplish their goals.