Therapists in Hicksville, NY
First Step Directory
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Hicksville, NY 11801
Deirdre built First Step Therapy & Wellness Group from the ground up and has been hands on every step of the way. Her work ethic is indisputable and she is completely invested in creating a cohesive work environment adhering to values such as mutual respect and equality. She believes healthy doses of restraint combined with self discipline are key components to her success both personally and professionally. Deirdre is highly regarded by her peers and is a long-standing staple within the community where she is committed to creating a safe secure environment for her clients and colleagues. Ms. Holland currently maintains an established private practice
Deirdre built First Step Therapy & Wellness Group from the ground up and has been hands on every step of the way. Her work ethic is indisputable and she is completely invested in creating a cohesive work environment adhering to values such as mutual respect and equality. She believes healthy doses of restraint combined with self discipline are key components to her success both personally and professionally. Deirdre is highly regarded by her peers and is a long-standing staple within the community where she is committed to creating a safe secure environment for her clients and colleagues. Ms. Holland currently maintains an established private practice
Jamie Lastihenos
MS, LCAT, CASAC2
Verified Verified
Hicksville, NY 11801 (Online Only)
You viewing my profile right now means you took the very vulnerable first step in reaching out for support! Whether this is your first experience with therapy or a new attempt, I would love to begin this journey with you. My name is Jamie and I have worked with individuals, couples, families, and groups in the substance use counseling field as they strive for a fulfilling life of sobriety.
You viewing my profile right now means you took the very vulnerable first step in reaching out for support! Whether this is your first experience with therapy or a new attempt, I would love to begin this journey with you. My name is Jamie and I have worked with individuals, couples, families, and groups in the substance use counseling field as they strive for a fulfilling life of sobriety.
Jennifer Collins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Hicksville, NY 11801 (Online Only)
When life gets challenging, it can be helpful to reach out and speak to someone who can offer you guidance and support. No matter what brings you to therapy- a career change, relationship conflict, starting college, a break-up/divorce, financial stress or grieving the loss of someone you love, therapy can help. These situations can often lead to anxiety, depression or elevated stress levels. It's important to reach out to someone who can offer you a safe space, who can listen to your story without judgment and help you figure out the next steps so you can move forward on your path to wellness.
When life gets challenging, it can be helpful to reach out and speak to someone who can offer you guidance and support. No matter what brings you to therapy- a career change, relationship conflict, starting college, a break-up/divorce, financial stress or grieving the loss of someone you love, therapy can help. These situations can often lead to anxiety, depression or elevated stress levels. It's important to reach out to someone who can offer you a safe space, who can listen to your story without judgment and help you figure out the next steps so you can move forward on your path to wellness.
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Angelique Yemma
MS, LCAT, BC-DMT
Verified Verified
Franklin Square, NY 11010 (Online Only)
Are you feeling disconnected and stuck in your body and life? I specialize in working with trauma related to depression, anxiety, and grief/loss. Join with me and let's move together on your journey to a healthier life. What can you expect from our time together? You can expect to feel more grounded and centered in their own mind-body connection. You will feel supported, challenged, and guided through your own process.
Are you feeling disconnected and stuck in your body and life? I specialize in working with trauma related to depression, anxiety, and grief/loss. Join with me and let's move together on your journey to a healthier life. What can you expect from our time together? You can expect to feel more grounded and centered in their own mind-body connection. You will feel supported, challenged, and guided through your own process.
Tova Horowicz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Garden City, NY 11530
Life isn’t always easy! Sometimes, even the strongest amongst us need help to work through life’s challenges. In today's complicated world, we all struggle with a multitude of stressors. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), I can help! I am passionate about encouraging my clients to focus on post traumatic growth within an empathic, validating and supportive clinical relationship.
Life isn’t always easy! Sometimes, even the strongest amongst us need help to work through life’s challenges. In today's complicated world, we all struggle with a multitude of stressors. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), I can help! I am passionate about encouraging my clients to focus on post traumatic growth within an empathic, validating and supportive clinical relationship.
Christina DiBernardo
Counselor, LMHC, BCB, MSEd, ACS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Syosset, NY 11791
Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, stress, or relationship challenges? Perhaps you're grappling with the demands of parenting, trauma, or OCD. Whatever your circumstances, you deserve to feel understood, empowered, and guided towards greater well-being. At Expressive Connections, our team of compassionate therapists provides a nurturing environment where you can explore your emotions, gain insights, and develop effective coping strategies.
Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, stress, or relationship challenges? Perhaps you're grappling with the demands of parenting, trauma, or OCD. Whatever your circumstances, you deserve to feel understood, empowered, and guided towards greater well-being. At Expressive Connections, our team of compassionate therapists provides a nurturing environment where you can explore your emotions, gain insights, and develop effective coping strategies.
Angelique Yemma Creative Arts Therapy Source
Creative Arts Therapist, BC-DMT, LCAT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Garden City, NY 11530
I am a solution-focused therapist dedicated to helping children, youth, and young adults successfully manage life transitions. By actively listening to their needs and goals, I tailor my approach to align with what they want and why—whether they're coping with changes in their family, school, or personal life. Together, we explore effective strategies that not only address their immediate challenges but also build resilience and skills for future success.
I am a solution-focused therapist dedicated to helping children, youth, and young adults successfully manage life transitions. By actively listening to their needs and goals, I tailor my approach to align with what they want and why—whether they're coping with changes in their family, school, or personal life. Together, we explore effective strategies that not only address their immediate challenges but also build resilience and skills for future success.
Diana Franschman
Creative Arts Therapist, LCAT, BC-DMT
Verified Verified
Rockville Centre, NY 11570 (Online Only)
We all have our stories to tell and narratives to make sense of our lives. But as you go through life, sometimes, things are not at all what they seem. What you feel inside and how you function in your life don’t always align. Hardships such as trauma, abuse, divorce, loss, and feelings of oppression mask and confuse our inner compass. We tend to hold conflict and unfinished business in our bodies. These experiences affect our relationships with others, but more importantly, affect our connection with ourselves.
We all have our stories to tell and narratives to make sense of our lives. But as you go through life, sometimes, things are not at all what they seem. What you feel inside and how you function in your life don’t always align. Hardships such as trauma, abuse, divorce, loss, and feelings of oppression mask and confuse our inner compass. We tend to hold conflict and unfinished business in our bodies. These experiences affect our relationships with others, but more importantly, affect our connection with ourselves.
Josh Millrod
Creative Arts Therapist, LCAT, MT-BC, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Merrick, NY 11566
Hello, time traveler. I'm glad you made it here. I know there's a million other places you could be right now so I want to help you take a second to be here with me. Not at work tomorrow, not in the climate apocalypse and definitely not reliving that time in 5th grade when your yogurt exploded in your backpack because someone threw it down the street at the bus stop as the bus arrived. Ok. Now, that you're here, take a breath. Take another one. Feel the air flow in and out. Let that nagging voice that's pulling you from being here know that you hear it, and ask it to step aside for 30 seconds so that you can finish reading this.
Hello, time traveler. I'm glad you made it here. I know there's a million other places you could be right now so I want to help you take a second to be here with me. Not at work tomorrow, not in the climate apocalypse and definitely not reliving that time in 5th grade when your yogurt exploded in your backpack because someone threw it down the street at the bus stop as the bus arrived. Ok. Now, that you're here, take a breath. Take another one. Feel the air flow in and out. Let that nagging voice that's pulling you from being here know that you hear it, and ask it to step aside for 30 seconds so that you can finish reading this.
Kate Hertweck
Art Therapist, LCAT, ATRP-BC, EMDR, TRAUMA
Verified Verified
Merrick, NY 11566
You feel like you've got a "good life"... yet inside, you're feeling lost. You're often feeling anxious, even lonely, something just doesn't feel right. You don't feel like yourself. You find yourself having anxiety over the littlest things, feeling BIG emotions that remind you of your past, and you just cant stop being hard on yourself. You feel like you're on "auto-pilot", at work, with the kids, in your relationships. You're wanting a healing experience that is more than just talking, you need to find your inner strength. You're ready to feel more present and experience healing that helps you truly grow from the pain.
You feel like you've got a "good life"... yet inside, you're feeling lost. You're often feeling anxious, even lonely, something just doesn't feel right. You don't feel like yourself. You find yourself having anxiety over the littlest things, feeling BIG emotions that remind you of your past, and you just cant stop being hard on yourself. You feel like you're on "auto-pilot", at work, with the kids, in your relationships. You're wanting a healing experience that is more than just talking, you need to find your inner strength. You're ready to feel more present and experience healing that helps you truly grow from the pain.
Melissa Dukofsky
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LCAT, BC-DMT, CGP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Merrick, NY 11566 (Online Only)
Great strength and drive can be found in struggle. It is my goal to assist clients in discovering this resource within themselves as a method of healing from trauma, anxiety, depression and loss. Reaching out for help can be a challenging process. You will be surprised how much shifts as soon as you take that first step. We will work together to establish more productive and healthier relationships with the events, circumstances and processes that you are coping with. We will explore this with a holistic approach that not only takes your thoughts and feelings into account but also integrates your whole self.
Great strength and drive can be found in struggle. It is my goal to assist clients in discovering this resource within themselves as a method of healing from trauma, anxiety, depression and loss. Reaching out for help can be a challenging process. You will be surprised how much shifts as soon as you take that first step. We will work together to establish more productive and healthier relationships with the events, circumstances and processes that you are coping with. We will explore this with a holistic approach that not only takes your thoughts and feelings into account but also integrates your whole self.
Dara Melnick
Counselor, LMHC, NCC, CASAC-T
Verified Verified
Woodbury, NY 11797
You have a made a courageous and meaningful step in your life by searching for a therapist. Together we can make your life a beautiful place to live in. It can be a difficult journey but you don't have to do it alone. I work with individuals of all ages and with a wide variety of concerns ranging from Anxiety, Depression to self injurious behaviors and family conflict. I do have an area of expertise: I see adults, young adults and children who are experiences grief and loss.
You have a made a courageous and meaningful step in your life by searching for a therapist. Together we can make your life a beautiful place to live in. It can be a difficult journey but you don't have to do it alone. I work with individuals of all ages and with a wide variety of concerns ranging from Anxiety, Depression to self injurious behaviors and family conflict. I do have an area of expertise: I see adults, young adults and children who are experiences grief and loss.
Cheryl Delaney
Creative Arts Therapist, MA, LCAT
Verified Verified
Mill Neck, NY 11765
Do you find yourself feeling stuck in certain feelings? We call emotions "feelings" because they are experienced physically first, and then words are put to what is felt. If talking yourself out of uncomfortable feelings isn't working, you may want to try body-based therapy. All of your emotions are needed to fully express yourself, just as a dancer needs a full range of motion, and an artist needs every color. I help clients to cope with uncomfortable and painful feelings in order to open up to feeling safe experiencing the full range of human emotions. I offer traditional talk therapy, body-based therapy, and Walk & Talk therapy.
Do you find yourself feeling stuck in certain feelings? We call emotions "feelings" because they are experienced physically first, and then words are put to what is felt. If talking yourself out of uncomfortable feelings isn't working, you may want to try body-based therapy. All of your emotions are needed to fully express yourself, just as a dancer needs a full range of motion, and an artist needs every color. I help clients to cope with uncomfortable and painful feelings in order to open up to feeling safe experiencing the full range of human emotions. I offer traditional talk therapy, body-based therapy, and Walk & Talk therapy.
Victoria Shin
Counselor, MSEd, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Garden City, NY 11530 (Online Only)
If you've been facing tough times, every day might seem like an uphill battle. Some days, it feels like you're drowning in old habits, which only adds to the struggle. You've tried avoiding, distracting, and denying, but somehow, you keep getting stuck in the same loop. But remember, change is within reach. Healing is possible. You have the power to break free from this cycle.
If you've been facing tough times, every day might seem like an uphill battle. Some days, it feels like you're drowning in old habits, which only adds to the struggle. You've tried avoiding, distracting, and denying, but somehow, you keep getting stuck in the same loop. But remember, change is within reach. Healing is possible. You have the power to break free from this cycle.
Nancy J Schneider
Art Therapist, MA, LCAT, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
As you progress, you may strive for more out of life yet, are unsure how to get to where you may wish to be. I will support you on your journey as we explore what your needs are, your long term/short term perceived goals & best practices in fulfilling such. I use the therapeutic process to assist in empowering my clients so that you come to realize & acknowledge the wealth of inner resources you have within & without, to build on your strengths & gain confidence to accept & create your personal story. I provide individual & group therapy to adolescents & adults, & have extensive experience working with issues related to depression,
As you progress, you may strive for more out of life yet, are unsure how to get to where you may wish to be. I will support you on your journey as we explore what your needs are, your long term/short term perceived goals & best practices in fulfilling such. I use the therapeutic process to assist in empowering my clients so that you come to realize & acknowledge the wealth of inner resources you have within & without, to build on your strengths & gain confidence to accept & create your personal story. I provide individual & group therapy to adolescents & adults, & have extensive experience working with issues related to depression,
Rebecca Ruben-Miller
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP, MS
Verified Verified
Garden City, NY 11530
I am a Provisionally Licensed Mental Health Counselor who works with teens and adults. I earned my Masters degree in Mental Health Counseling at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. I work with individual survivors of physical and sexual trauma as well as their loved ones. Additionally, I work with individuals coping with other forms of trauma, anxiety, depression, and stress management as it relates to a variety of stressors and experiences.
I am a Provisionally Licensed Mental Health Counselor who works with teens and adults. I earned my Masters degree in Mental Health Counseling at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. I work with individual survivors of physical and sexual trauma as well as their loved ones. Additionally, I work with individuals coping with other forms of trauma, anxiety, depression, and stress management as it relates to a variety of stressors and experiences.
Nicole Lee
Art Therapist, LCAT, ATR-BC, RYT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Rockville Centre, NY 11570 (Online Only)
Constant stress and anxiety are overwhelming. They can leave you feeling stuck and in panic. Guilt & frustration develops. Being a mother & communicating with your partner is interrupted. It all leaves you completely exhausted, burnt out and becoming more difficult to remember life without these constraints. It’s time to understand a deeper body mind connection to create your ideal balanced lifestyle and reduce anger, OCD, & intrusive thoughts. Online sessions. Questions? Visit www.NicoleLeeTherapy.com
Constant stress and anxiety are overwhelming. They can leave you feeling stuck and in panic. Guilt & frustration develops. Being a mother & communicating with your partner is interrupted. It all leaves you completely exhausted, burnt out and becoming more difficult to remember life without these constraints. It’s time to understand a deeper body mind connection to create your ideal balanced lifestyle and reduce anger, OCD, & intrusive thoughts. Online sessions. Questions? Visit www.NicoleLeeTherapy.com
Jodi Wattel
Art Therapist, ATR-BC, LCAT
Verified Verified
East Meadow, NY 11554 (Online Only)
To assist my clients in areas such as caregiver burnout; chronic illness; anxiety and depression; trauma; mental illness; peri-natal and post-natal mental health and PDDs, I prefer to use a collaborative approach that is individualized based on your individual needs. This becomes a working model that we are both able to examine and adjust as needed to fit your specific goals for therapy.
To assist my clients in areas such as caregiver burnout; chronic illness; anxiety and depression; trauma; mental illness; peri-natal and post-natal mental health and PDDs, I prefer to use a collaborative approach that is individualized based on your individual needs. This becomes a working model that we are both able to examine and adjust as needed to fit your specific goals for therapy.
Kareem Alexander Hewitt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Roosevelt, NY 11575 (Online Only)
You are just as important to your communities as your communities are to you. This framework grounds the work I do. Western concepts of healing have historically enforced rigid individualism as the ideal way of life. However, I believe that understanding who you are, as both an individual and community member, makes space for your more nuanced, wholesome, and expansive narrative. My work with clients focuses on being present with emotions, navigating individual and collective traumas, reconnecting to your physical body, and empowering healing and joy. I'm hoping for healing and liberation for us all!
You are just as important to your communities as your communities are to you. This framework grounds the work I do. Western concepts of healing have historically enforced rigid individualism as the ideal way of life. However, I believe that understanding who you are, as both an individual and community member, makes space for your more nuanced, wholesome, and expansive narrative. My work with clients focuses on being present with emotions, navigating individual and collective traumas, reconnecting to your physical body, and empowering healing and joy. I'm hoping for healing and liberation for us all!
Julie Cohen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Roslyn, NY 11576
In a safe and respectful setting, utilizing traditional and holistic therapies, you can develop skills that bring you into greater partnership with you. As you come to truly know and understand your own unique journey, you will be led to skills that benefit the whole of you. When you feel comfortable within yourself, inner calm becomes readily accessible. Relationships that are sticky become fluid and more enjoyable. Whatever your personal issues, learning to understand and trust your own unique experience becomes the heart of a life well-lived. This is true for adults who see me individually, for couples, and with older kids/teens.
In a safe and respectful setting, utilizing traditional and holistic therapies, you can develop skills that bring you into greater partnership with you. As you come to truly know and understand your own unique journey, you will be led to skills that benefit the whole of you. When you feel comfortable within yourself, inner calm becomes readily accessible. Relationships that are sticky become fluid and more enjoyable. Whatever your personal issues, learning to understand and trust your own unique experience becomes the heart of a life well-lived. This is true for adults who see me individually, for couples, and with older kids/teens.
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Expressive Arts Therapists
What happens in expressive arts therapy?
In an expressive arts therapy session, the therapist will provide the space and materials necessary to encourage the client to express themselves creatively. These can include art supplies, musical instruments, a journal, a camera, and more. The therapist offers careful guidance throughout the creative process, often noticing and talking about psychological issues as they arise. Many clients also benefit from the mind-body connection—the physical act of making art can help them feel more grounded and present.
How long does expressive arts therapy take?
An expressive arts therapy session will typically last between 50 minutes and an hour. Group sessions may run longer. Sometimes, a client might only need one or two sessions of expressive arts therapy in conjunction with talk therapy to resolve a psychological issue. Others might find a fixed number of sessions over the course of either weeks or months to be beneficial. The duration depends on the client and their individual needs and goals for therapy.
How does expressive arts therapy help children?
Creativity is an important part of normal child development. Expressive arts therapy proves a safe outlet for child clients to learn to identify their emotions and express them in healthy ways. In expressive arts therapy, children can build their self-esteem, discover more about their personality and strengths, and feel a sense of normalcy in an otherwise chaotic world. This therapeutic approach can be particularly helpful for children with developmental disabilities, autism, ADHD, speech impairments, and other conditions.
What are the limitations of expressive arts therapy?
Sometimes individuals have physical limitations that can affect their ability to express themselves artistically in certain mediums. For example, someone with hearing problems might find it difficult to make music. Sickness and mobility issues can make some types of art physically inaccessible (e.g., sculpting, dancing, etc.). Sometimes, clients are overly skeptical and have trouble letting go and engaging with the creative process. Individuals who require a higher level of care may be better served with other types of therapy.