Therapists in Garden City, NY

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.

Taking the first step towards healing and growth involves tremendous courage and I strive to hold a safe space for my clients to share their truth, while not imposing judgment in a welcoming environment to feel heard, validated, and understood. My goal is to motivate, encourage, educate, and support you on your journey to becoming your best self.

I provide bilingual (Spanish and English) short term, goal oriented individual, couples and family therapy within a humanistic framework. My areas of specialization include working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families dealing with behavior, low self-esteem, anxiety, relationship and multi-cultural issues and those experiencing crisis and traumatic stress. I work hand in hand with community agencies providing support services to victims of domestic violence. My passion for the profession and empathetic approach has inspired my clients' trust. I create a safe and supportive environment where, in collaboration with my clients, we explore solutions bringing about positive change.

Kerrie Collazo is a Licensed Clinical Therapist. She holds both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree from Stony Brook University with a specialization in Families, Children and Transition to Adulthood. In her practice she often treats children and young adults experiencing difficulties adjusting to major life changes, relationship issues, anxiety disorders, depression, social deficits, emotional issues, behavioral concerns and much more. During her psycho-therapeutic counseling sessions Kerrie uses many evidence-based treatment methods.

I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience working with individuals, families and groups ages 10+. As a school social worker, I have tremendous experience working with children struggling with self-esteem, life transitions, family issues, self-harm, and behavioral diagnoses such as oppositional defiant and conduct disorder. I have extensive experience treating individuals with anxiety disorders, mood disorders, as well as issues with substance and alcohol use. I aim to create a safe, non-judgmental, and supportive environment where you can truly express yourself as we explore your past traumas and future goals together.

I believe therapy is a collaborative effort between the client and the therapist. My goal is to help clients start working on the goals that they set out for themselves. I believe in creating a supportive environment so that clients feel comfortable throughout their journey in therapy. I find it truly fulfilling to be able to collaborate with clients and work towards actualizing goals.

As a Therapist and Life Coach I often wear many hats. My current roles include being the Executive Director of Social Butterflies Psychotherapy where our therapist provide virtual appointments and in-person appointments at our newest locations in Garden City, Long Island, NY and Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY. My passion is to Mentor aspiring Clinicians that want to build their own practices. At Creative Care Group I supervise Clinicians and Interns. Our clinicians are dedicated to providing the best in behavioral & mental health services. We are currently offering individual, family, couples therapy at all of our locations.

As a psychologist specializing in children, adolescents, and young adults, my mission is to help clients who are experiencing emotional and behavioral challenges to effectively manage their anxiety, improve emotional regulation, and increase self-control in those with oppositional and impulsive tendencies. I can help clients enhance their social skills to navigate peer and interpersonal relationships better and replace maladaptive coping mechanisms with effective coping strategies. I support clients in overcoming school-related issues and address and mediate family conflicts. www.mythrivingchild.com

I am a genuine, empathetic and passionate therapist. I work with all genders and races with acknowledgment to cultural competence and sensitivity. For adolescent clients I incorporate the parents/guardians to assure effective change. I believe that we all have the ability to change or improve in any situation. I utilize strength based approaches providing validation towards empowerment and positive change. My principle focus is "Changing the way you see things and the things you see will change". Counseling is a significant step towards self-actualization which can benefit a person with increase self-awareness, self-care and future endeavors.

As a solution-focused psychologist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve the challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

Rebecca is a Licensed Master Social Worker. She received her undergraduate degree from Temple University and received her masters degree from Stony Brook University in social work with a specialization in families, youth and transition to adulthood. Rebecca has experience working with children and adolescents who struggle with anxiety, depression, OCD, borderline personality disorder, relationship and family conflicts, and low-self esteem in both a foster care and school setting.

People begin to heal when they feel heard. This is the first step on your journey to healing. Have you been surrounded by feelings of anxiety, stress or depression? Have you experienced grief or loss in your life? Have you encountered a traumatic event? You do not have to go through this alone. In my sessions, I strive to create a non-judgmental and empathetic environment where you can safely explore these challenges. At first these hurdles seem impossible to overcome, but by working together we can make individualized, achievable goals that will provide the tools for you to conquer these barriers.

Do you have upsets with children, or a spouse ? Did you come from a family that was affected by alcohol abuse? Are you anxious, or unsure of yourself? Are you grieving? Is your relationship an issue? Many good people face one or more of these difficulties in their lifetimes. As the Director of a Family Services program on Long Island, the challenges of helping the elderly, young adults, teens, children and married couples were always interesting for me. I have extensive experience working with Adult Children of Alcoholics, learning disabled students and their parents, socially akward people, and couples struggling in a marriage.

At Great South Bay Therapy, we provide confidential, goal oriented therapy to help you and/or your family members work through common issues such as anxiety, depression, chronic stress, parenting concerns, and school/career related problems as well as other common obstacles to health and happiness.

All of us have the "tools" within us to help ourselves. As a psychotherapist, I will help you find those inner "tools" and we will use them to guide you through emotional difficulties, relationship issues and many of the other challenges we face in life.

Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed or isolated ? Feelings of sadness, exhaustion are common for those who have experienced a loss, relationship challenges or the daily life stressors such as infertility, family/parenting issues, panic, stress, anger, or if you are seeking to make a transition in your life. You don’t have to experience emotional pain alone. I will provide you with a calm, safe place for us to work together to cope with and overcome challenges and make positive change. By identifying your personal goals, strengths and implementing coping strategies, I will help you gain the control back and move forward.

As a therapist with over 25 years of experience, I have been privileged to be part of positive change for individuals, families, and couples with a wide range of issues.I strive to form a collaborative, supportive, and professional relationship with clients. I prefer a "down to earth" approach where clients feel comfortable to speak freely without judgement. I understand how difficult it is to discuss issues related to anxiety, OCD, panic attacks, depression, self esteem, trauma, relationship issues, and situational stress. I appreciate the strength that is needed to talk about these issues and have great respect for all clients.

I provide a caring, supportive and non-judgmental atmosphere for a variety of clients from all backgrounds, from the young to the elderly. I help people who are experiencing relationship issues, family/parenting issues/ depression, anxiety & panic, stress and anger management, grief and loss, financial stresses, and those seeking personal growth. I specialize in helping people learn successful ways of coping through all life's transitions.

Are you feeling overwhelmed with sadness or anxiety? Initially, change can be difficult to make but seeking help is the first step to empowering yourself to feel better. We will work collaboratively with each client to identify underlying sources of their emotional distress and maladaptive patterns that interfere with personal and work relationships in order to develop more effective ways of coping with life's stressors. On Course Psychological Counseling, P.C. is a multidisciplinary group practice comprised of psychologists, social workers, mental health counselors and marriage and family therapists.