Family Therapy in Wyandanch, NY

Babylon Psychological Services provides comprehensive psychological and educational evaluations (bilingual), counseling, family therapy, social skills groups, treatment for anxiety, depression, substance abuse, eating and sleep disorders, ADHD, autism, school and learning problems, behavior difficulties, and educational advocacy. Dr. Clauss specializes in treating adults with depression and anxiety using cognitive-behavior therapy (CBT). He has expertise in behavior modification of children with ADHD and behavioral problems. Dr. Zaino is an expert in CBT, and evaluation and treatment of individuals with mood and anxiety problems.

Serenity's group of Black and Hispanic (Spanish) psychotherapists work with clients who seek to improve their relationship with their partners, family members, friends and colleagues. In therapy, we work on building better communication skills, considering the perspective of others and applying appropriate problem solving techniques. In addition, we have a passion for working with the youth to develop good decision making skills when faced with stress and negative emotions; assisting them to maneuver successfully towards adulthood. Overall, we help clients seeking encouragement and strategies to improving their emotional health.

I am committed to helping individuals and families navigate life's challenges, find inner strength, and discover their true potential. I believe in a holistic approach to therapy, treating the entire person and recognizing the interconnectedness of their mental, emotional, and physical health. I strive to create a supportive and non-judgmental environment where clients feel safe, validated, and empowered to explore their challenges and strengths.

Are you looking for a supportive and confidential place to explore difficult emotions, develop problem solving strategies and coping skills to manage the stressors in your life? You’ll be able to speak with an experienced counselor who can listen with empathy and provide an objective point of view. I am interactive and engaging, believing you are the expert of your life with your own unique strengths, values, and resources to effectively cope and grow. My style is warm and compassionate, offering non-judgmental feedback which fosters insight.

As a licensed clinical social worker, I want to help you achieve your goals in obtaining an improved quality of life by working together to identify coping strategies that best suit you. I enjoy teaching you skills including mindfulness training, interpersonal effectiveness skills, and distress tolerance skills so that you can implement them to decrease the intensity, severity, and frequency of your psychiatric symptoms.

You're entering a space where you can be unapologetically you! That means you're free to laugh, cry, scream, and vent. I will be with you through each stage of emotion and I am going to challenge you to be in that moment, to feel, and to understand your emotions. I believe that healing begins when a client shows their authentic sense without worrying about being judged for what they are thinking or feeling. I believe that we are all capable of becoming the best version of ourselves even through our trials and tribulations. With the right attitude, motivation, and approach, growth and change will come.

I utilize Solution-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Trauma-Informed treatments. I work with children, adolescents and adults with many challenges including ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship challenges, family conflict, trauma, insomnia, and life and career challenges. I am an excellent listener, very empathetic, easy to talk to, and nonjudgmental. I create a relaxed, supportive environment where you can feel comfortable sharing and grow through guided self-exploration and varying perspectives.

It is a fundamental rule in nature that creatures are born with skills they need to survive: fish are born swimming, caterpillars have the ability to make their cocoon without instruction, and birds have the instinct to escape their shells. And people, we are born with the ability to ask for help. So why does it become harder and harder to ask for help as we grow up? Emotional responses are as complex and natural as you are, but sometimes in that complexity, they can be difficult to navigate on your own.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing for 20 years with children and adults. I provide services in your home or where you feel the most comfortable. “Taking that first step and asking for help can feel scary and overwhelming.” Whether it is family issues, stress at work, loss, depression or trauma, a helping hand is readily available for you. I am an approved NYS OASAS DWI Screening & Assessment Provider.

I believe that we are primarily social beings and that our relationships, past and present, continuously impact our growth as individuals. Humans are highly resilient, and we tend to persevere through negative experiences. However, certain relationships can have long-lasting negative consequences on how we see ourselves and engage with the people in our lives. When this happens, people often find themselves in a dysfunctional and frustrating pattern of maladaptive thinking and behavior that results in persistent interpersonal struggles.

My approach is to be warm, genuine, open and honest. My therapeutic approach comes from a family systems perspective as well as interpersonal framework. We'll explore different aspects of one self and enhance your ability to identify and analyze problems, explore solutions, and deepen your interpersonal connections. In recognizing your own strengths, my goal is to empower and understand you. I’m going to meet you right as you are, right now.

I work with adolescents who suffer from depression, and anxiety. I also work with children who are school avoidant. I work with young people who need help with coping skills as well as adults. I do family work as well as individual therapy.

At this time I am only offering telehealth services such as zoom and telephone sessions. Sliding scale fees which are very affordable for private therapy. OASAS certified provider for DWI/DUI assessments and am one of a few individual professionals that offer DWI/DUI Assessments that are reasonable. Specialization in addictions, mental health, anxiety, stress, and anger management. Individual, couple, group and family treatment. Over 30+ years with the legal system as well as substance abuse. EAP Provider. Check with your Human Resource dept. Appointments are available, mornings, evenings and on the weekends.

Understanding yourself can sometimes be the most difficult thing to struggle with. It's as though we have a blindspot when it comes to self. It can be helpful to seek out a more objective view. I can offer support, validation, and insight in a relaxed, non-threatening atmosphere.

Is your child: Inattentive? Hyperactive? Impulsive? Noncompliant? Defiant? Angry or Hostile? Verbally/Physically Aggressive? Dr. LoPinto treats children and adolescents (ages 2-18) with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder,Oppositional Defiant Disorder, and other behavioral difficulties, who are experiencing problems at home, at school, and/or with friends. Call Dr. LoPinto or visit her website for more information, and get the help your child deserves to lead a successful and happy life. Together we can develop positive, adaptive behavior in your child!

I conduct CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), ACT (acceptance and commitment therapy), TF-CBT (trauma-focused CBT), ABA (behavioral therapy), solution-focused therapy, and structural and strategic family therapy. I love learning about neurobiology and the effects that stress has on the brain. Interpersonally, a client coming into session with me can expect to encounter a warm, compassionate, and encouraging soul who has a dry sense of humor and tends to address problems in a straightforward manner.