Divorce Therapists in Stony Brook, NY

I specialize in helping women, couples and families who are experiencing anxiety, relationship, and/or divorce issues. I help to motivate you to release what's keeping you stuck, and to bring in more of what you want in life - balance, peace and fulfillment. I also provide tools and resources for your continued growth and care. Due to the delicate nature of these issues, I address topics such as self-confidence, self-esteem, anxiety, mood disorders, family dynamics and mental health issues.

My practice includes the treatment of the full spectrum of psychiatric disorders, marital therapy and family therapy. If you are depressed, have moodswings, struggle with obsessive-compulsive behaviors or habits as well as other types of anxiety, help is available. In addition, couples having marital problems or those considering separation or divorce can discuss their concerns privately here. Business executives and managers are also welcome to come in to work out their professional concerns in confidence.

Psychotherapy is a powerful tool that can help you deal with stress and emotional pain and develop a more fulfilling life. As a licensed psychotherapist with over 18 years of experience, I will work with you to identify and resolve areas of stress and conflict, create goals and build the strengths and abilities to accomplish them. I create a safe space that is honoring of your needs and work at a pace that is appropriate for you. I see individuals, couples and families for long or short-term treatment.

Hello! My name is Tara OHare. I have over 15 years' of clinical experience in the mental health field. I provide psychotherapy for individuals, couples, families, as well as co-parenting therapy for separated and divorced parents. I treat children, adolescents, & adults. I'm experienced in treating a multitude of mental, emotional, and behavioral problems, which include anxiety and depressive disorders, trauma, addiction, & adjustment disorders. I have extensive experience in the areas of divorce, social anxiety, self-harm ("cutting"), problems w/ communication & assertiveness, as well as issues related to remarriage & stepfamilies.

Many people enter therapy concerned that they will have to make dramatic changes in their lives to find relief. I believe that therapy is not dramatically changing who we are, but rather looking at how our perceptions of ourselves and others create unfulfilling experiences. I think my role as a therapist is to work with each individual to identify their strengths and enhance what is already working for them while examining the patterns that keep them from living life to its fullest.

Struggling in your relationship? Whether you're dealing with the aftermath of infidelity, facing communication, trust and intimacy issues, feeling like your partner doesn't understand you, or dealing with a divorce, we' re here! What sets us apart is our structured approach. We'll start with weekly sessions, then transition to biweekly, and eventually monthly meetings. Plus, after your "graduation", we'll have two check-ins per year to ensure those healthy habits stick. In between sessions, we'll assign tasks to work on your relationship, and you'll have access to us outside of appointments for advice and support.

I applaud the courage of individuals who recognize the need to seek help for any emotional or life stage crisis. One of the biggest hurdles in achieving an improved sense of self and well-being,then,may already be behind you! I especially welcome families, couples and individuals struggling with the human life cycle crises - the birth of a child, job or residences changes, divorce, college, elderly parents, health problems, grief and loss. Managing situational or ongoing anxiety and depression also sometimes accompany these life cycle shifts, often challenging the very best of us.

I view therapy as a collaborative process that facilitates communication, problem-solving and self-exploration, which leads to lasting change in relationships and life. As a clinical psychologist in practice for over 27 years, I have learned that while no single type of therapy works for everyone, a strong, trusting therapeutic relationship is essential to achieving growth and change. We use this relationship to learn about how you feel and behave in other significant relationships. Therapy becomes a place to try new ways of communicating and to develop new ways of seeing things. Ultimately, therapy leads to taking healthy risks in relationships and life.

The suffering we experience is so personal we tend not to want to share it. How can we open up about something that shakes us so? How can we bring someone into our pain? Psychotherapy, as I practice, is a gentle and respectful way that you can begin to approach changing those things that burden you. I provide a safe, trusting relationship where you are able to learn to comfortably live life again.

I will be offering periodic updates. I hope that this will be helpful to you and familiarize you with my thinking. For divorcing parents: Make sure your children know you are divorcing each other and not them. Be dependable - visit when you say you will. Keep your children out of the middle - argue in private. Take your time introducing someone new or living with someone. When possible maintain connections with extended family. Work on yourself so you are the best parent you can be. Children take time to adjust. There may be a delay before they discover feelings about the divorce.

We all have negative experiences or feelings, and if we don't deal with them, we can get stuck in the past or worry about the future. Without realizing, we create patterns of behaviors as we engage with our loved ones and keep repeating the same mistakes, over and over again. Understanding these patterns and learning new ways to communicate are the first steps in making positive changes. There are times when we feel down, confused, stressed or lost. During hard times, we also tend to isolate ourselves and become lonely. However, these are the times when we need someone who will listen, understand and accept us without judgment.

Adolescents, Woman,and Families have been the focus of my practice. With all the challenges we face in our lives today we can often benefit from the support and guidance of a caring therapist. Adolescents present a unique challenge and require a gentle loving approach to therapy. I provide a safe, caring, respectful, environment for young adults and their families who need my support and guidance. In addition, I have expanded my focus to women and the many issues that are specific to us. We have unique needs during every aspect of our lives. I look forward to speaking with you and your family.

Struggling in your relationship? Whether you're dealing with the aftermath of infidelity, facing communication, trust and intimacy issues, feeling like your partner doesn't understand you, or dealing with a divorce, we' re here! What sets us apart is our structured approach. We'll start with weekly sessions, then transition to biweekly, and eventually monthly meetings. Plus, after your "graduation", we'll have two check-ins per year to ensure those healthy habits stick. In between sessions, we'll assign tasks to work on your relationship, and you'll have access to us outside of appointments for advice and support.

My work involves helping my patients develop both insight and understanding regarding the difficulties or struggles he or she is having negotiating life transitions such as relationships, family issues, aging, and alcohol abuse. As a former director of a psychotherapy and psychoanalytic program I have trained and supervised clinicians in the field.

Finding a therapist that matches your style and needs can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack! Perhaps my training & experience will help you end that search. Please review my website at www.drschlee.com for more info. I primarily use cognitive-behavioral methods to help clients gain insight re: areas in their lives that need a "tune-up." Getting started can feel overwhelming. After 21 years in practice, I'm equipped to get you over that hurdle & ease the process for you. Want a more satisfying life? Let's figure out how to get you there.

Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, mood swings, or high levels of stress? What about rocky family dynamics, behavioral issues, loss of a loved one, boundaries, or communication? Are you a first responder battling the stressors of your duties? Do you want support processing your feelings, to learn effective coping mechanisms to better manage symptoms, to improve your relationships, and live a happier life? If so, I am happy to help! Therapy is currently available in person and via telehealth with flexible scheduling.

I want to help you be in charge of your feelings, rather than your feelings be in charge. I want to help you feel better about yourself and enjoy life and work and all it has to offer. I want to help you enjoy family and friends and get along with them as best you can. I will be committed to helping you attain your goals.

I had a philosophy professor in college who said their answering machine held the two most important questions we could ask ourselves. “Who are you? and “What do you want?” We don’t always know what those answers are, but we can find them out together. Whether you’ve been in therapy before or this is your first step towards change, I am confident we can create goals that are right for you. Making a change is a difficult step and I’m here to help you in that transition in any way I can. Together we will identify areas in your life that you want to see change in, and how to shift from surviving to thriving.

What if you could get more guidance and support while going through a tough time? What if you could have better relationships with others? What if you could improve your communication? What if you could become more confident and self-aware? What if you could finally talk about sex and have your needs met? I know it's not easy to ask for help and I understand what it is to feel frustrated or alone. Together we can figure out why you might be feeling lonely or stuck and find solutions.