Therapists in Shirley, NY
Alexandra Poje
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Shirley, NY 11967 (Online Only)
Lexi's area of focus include Obsessive Compulsive Disorders, anxiety, depression, trauma, stress management, family conflict, child and adolescents and self-esteem issues.
No matter the age or circumstance surrounding why you are seeking therapy, Lexi creates a safe, supportive, and nurturing place to grow, learn and process past and current struggles. Lexi truly feels blessed to work with unique individuals every day and enjoys watching her clients blossom in their healing journey through self-exploration, development of positive coping skills and processing trauma. She is experienced in working with children, teens, young adults and adults as they transition through different developmental stages.
Lexi's area of focus include Obsessive Compulsive Disorders, anxiety, depression, trauma, stress management, family conflict, child and adolescents and self-esteem issues.
No matter the age or circumstance surrounding why you are seeking therapy, Lexi creates a safe, supportive, and nurturing place to grow, learn and process past and current struggles. Lexi truly feels blessed to work with unique individuals every day and enjoys watching her clients blossom in their healing journey through self-exploration, development of positive coping skills and processing trauma. She is experienced in working with children, teens, young adults and adults as they transition through different developmental stages.
Brittni Traina
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Shirley, NY 11967 (Online Only)
I enjoy working with patients who struggle with depression, family conflict, anxiety, and a variety of other symptoms and stressors.
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.
I enjoy working with patients who struggle with depression, family conflict, anxiety, and a variety of other symptoms and stressors.
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.
Joan Stong
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CASAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Shirley, NY 11967
Joan has worked in many areas of the behavioral health field giving her the unique ability to work and connect with individuals, couples, and families of all ages, backgrounds and life experiences. She has extensive experience working with those experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, family conflict mediation and resolution, grief/loss, couples, stress management, work/school-related pressures and the LGTBQ+ community. One of Joan’s specialties is working with adult children of alcoholics (ACOA) and individuals with substance use disorders and their families, recognizing the impact that addiction has on the entire family dynamic.
Joan has worked in many areas of the behavioral health field giving her the unique ability to work and connect with individuals, couples, and families of all ages, backgrounds and life experiences. She has extensive experience working with those experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, family conflict mediation and resolution, grief/loss, couples, stress management, work/school-related pressures and the LGTBQ+ community. One of Joan’s specialties is working with adult children of alcoholics (ACOA) and individuals with substance use disorders and their families, recognizing the impact that addiction has on the entire family dynamic.
Heather M Ortiz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Shirley, NY 11967 (Online Only)
With the many ups and downs of life, we can all benefit from some additional support. My goal as a therapist is to help you identify your core values and create the positive change you desire.
With the many ups and downs of life, we can all benefit from some additional support. My goal as a therapist is to help you identify your core values and create the positive change you desire.
Alexis Martinez
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC, MA
Verified Verified
Shirley, NY 11967
Waitlist for new clients
Stress comes in many shades, regardless of what we face, with no discrepancies of importance, changing how we feel begins with changing our perspective. I aim to guide you through these life challenges and rebuild the mindset that these negative encounters have influenced.
Stress comes in many shades, regardless of what we face, with no discrepancies of importance, changing how we feel begins with changing our perspective. I aim to guide you through these life challenges and rebuild the mindset that these negative encounters have influenced.
Regaining Life Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Shirley, NY 11967 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I believe everyone is an expert of their individual life; however, it may help in some instances to have a sounding board. Oftentimes it can be hard to find a neutral person who will listen . This is where I would like to come in, I will be there to listen, assist and support you through finding the inner strength you need to make the changes you wish to see. Remember making the first step is always the hardest but I am here to make the rest just a little easier. Let this new direction be your redirection in the right step.
I believe everyone is an expert of their individual life; however, it may help in some instances to have a sounding board. Oftentimes it can be hard to find a neutral person who will listen . This is where I would like to come in, I will be there to listen, assist and support you through finding the inner strength you need to make the changes you wish to see. Remember making the first step is always the hardest but I am here to make the rest just a little easier. Let this new direction be your redirection in the right step.
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Nicole L Zayas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Blue Point, NY 11715 (Online Only)
Born and raised in Queens, NY, in a multi-ethnic family, I understand how our history deeply impacts our lives.
Are you unsatisfied with your personal, professional, and/or romantic relationships? Do you constantly feel like your falling short in several areas of your life? Have you tried to change certain behaviors but just can’t seem to stick with it? Now more than ever, women and families are overwhelmed trying to do it all and can’t seem to get ahead. At Arriving Full Circle, we are passionate about engaging women who are curious about themselves and the unconscious patterns that are driving behavior. Once we better understand ourselves and our nature, we can learn new skills, habits, and ways of being.
Born and raised in Queens, NY, in a multi-ethnic family, I understand how our history deeply impacts our lives.
Are you unsatisfied with your personal, professional, and/or romantic relationships? Do you constantly feel like your falling short in several areas of your life? Have you tried to change certain behaviors but just can’t seem to stick with it? Now more than ever, women and families are overwhelmed trying to do it all and can’t seem to get ahead. At Arriving Full Circle, we are passionate about engaging women who are curious about themselves and the unconscious patterns that are driving behavior. Once we better understand ourselves and our nature, we can learn new skills, habits, and ways of being.
Haley Vasilopoulos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Holbrook, NY 11741 (Online Only)
My additional area of expertise include a focus on the unique issues law enforcement, first responders and healthcare workers face along with their families related traumas, identity shifts, interpersonal relationship dynamics and family/relationship challenges that come with this experience.
I believe in the inherent value of every person who chooses to seek therapy and I’m committed to sharing their journey with them. I work with individuals, couples and families with depression/mood disorders, anxiety, life transition or adjustment difficulties, communication challenges, interpersonal relationship conflicts, trauma and PTSD and stress reduction. I have extensive experience working with suicidal ideation and self-harm, trauma and mood/behavior dysregulation. In the safety of a supportive space, I will join you or your loved one on a path of learning and healing.
My additional area of expertise include a focus on the unique issues law enforcement, first responders and healthcare workers face along with their families related traumas, identity shifts, interpersonal relationship dynamics and family/relationship challenges that come with this experience.
I believe in the inherent value of every person who chooses to seek therapy and I’m committed to sharing their journey with them. I work with individuals, couples and families with depression/mood disorders, anxiety, life transition or adjustment difficulties, communication challenges, interpersonal relationship conflicts, trauma and PTSD and stress reduction. I have extensive experience working with suicidal ideation and self-harm, trauma and mood/behavior dysregulation. In the safety of a supportive space, I will join you or your loved one on a path of learning and healing.
Feel Alive Therapy LCSW P.C.
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Patchogue, NY 11772
Waitlist for new clients
I have training in CBT, motivational interviewing, family therapy, trauma-informed care, and continue to research and learn new techniques that will best serve my client’s and their needs.
Hello! I'm Brianna, a Licensed Master Social Worker. I am an Adelphi University graduate receiving my BSW in 2018 and my MSW in 2019. I have experience working in schools, non-profits, and medical settings. I spent two years working as an in-home therapist servicing youth with severe emotional and behavioral disturbances and now currently work full-time in the field of substance use. I’ve worked with many different populations including ages ranging from adolescents to geriatrics, LGBTQ+, family caregivers, substance abuse, and victims of domestic violence & sexual assault, just to name a few.
I have training in CBT, motivational interviewing, family therapy, trauma-informed care, and continue to research and learn new techniques that will best serve my client’s and their needs.
Hello! I'm Brianna, a Licensed Master Social Worker. I am an Adelphi University graduate receiving my BSW in 2018 and my MSW in 2019. I have experience working in schools, non-profits, and medical settings. I spent two years working as an in-home therapist servicing youth with severe emotional and behavioral disturbances and now currently work full-time in the field of substance use. I’ve worked with many different populations including ages ranging from adolescents to geriatrics, LGBTQ+, family caregivers, substance abuse, and victims of domestic violence & sexual assault, just to name a few.
Serenity Counseling LCSW, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Medford, NY 11763
I work with children, adolescents, families, adults and seniors through individual, family, couples and marital counseling. I work with clients who have been abused, traumatized, neglected and are struggling and attempting to cope with issues of depression, anxiety, ADHD, separation anxiety, anger management, co-dependence, adolescence, preparing and moving to college, family stressors and dynamics, parenting, divorce, co-parenting, school issues, employment issues, job loss, retirement, grief, and alienation.
I work with children, adolescents, families, adults and seniors through individual, family, couples and marital counseling. I work with clients who have been abused, traumatized, neglected and are struggling and attempting to cope with issues of depression, anxiety, ADHD, separation anxiety, anger management, co-dependence, adolescence, preparing and moving to college, family stressors and dynamics, parenting, divorce, co-parenting, school issues, employment issues, job loss, retirement, grief, and alienation.
Nancy L Cerullo, LCSW-R, PC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Patchogue, NY 11772
My clients often describe me as down to earth and approachable, perhaps because I treat my clients the way I would hope a family member in need would be.
Reaching out for help can be scary. I aim to make that process a smooth one with support and encouragement. I am a Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience as a therapist. My clients come to me with a wide range of concerns, such as depression, anxiety, relationship issues, illness in themselves or a loved one, and much more. What I see time and time again that they have in common is a feeling of powerlessness. Whether it be over their symptoms, their family members, relationships and even themselves. I help them to understand themselves and their circumstances more fully.
My clients often describe me as down to earth and approachable, perhaps because I treat my clients the way I would hope a family member in need would be.
Reaching out for help can be scary. I aim to make that process a smooth one with support and encouragement. I am a Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience as a therapist. My clients come to me with a wide range of concerns, such as depression, anxiety, relationship issues, illness in themselves or a loved one, and much more. What I see time and time again that they have in common is a feeling of powerlessness. Whether it be over their symptoms, their family members, relationships and even themselves. I help them to understand themselves and their circumstances more fully.
Samantha Herrera
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, CFTP, ADHD-CC, ASDCS, SIFI
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Medford, NY 11763 (Online Only)
Are you a woman struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, or relationship conflicts? Perhaps you're dealing with intimacy/ sexual addictions, porn addictions, partner betrayal trauma, family conflicts or parenting challenges, including neurodivergent children w/ special needs. If these issues affect your daily life and leave you feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or lost, know that there is hope for a better life. You don't have to settle for less or live unhappy anymore. It shouldn’t be so hard to live better, people can change, there is hope and answers. I am here to tell you there is light at the end of the tunnel!
Are you a woman struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, or relationship conflicts? Perhaps you're dealing with intimacy/ sexual addictions, porn addictions, partner betrayal trauma, family conflicts or parenting challenges, including neurodivergent children w/ special needs. If these issues affect your daily life and leave you feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or lost, know that there is hope for a better life. You don't have to settle for less or live unhappy anymore. It shouldn’t be so hard to live better, people can change, there is hope and answers. I am here to tell you there is light at the end of the tunnel!
Susanne Carmello
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CASAC-T
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Patchogue, NY 11772
Individual, couple, and family therapy that is designed in collaboration with you to build on your strengths and meet your unique goals.
It takes courage and strength to reach out for support during trying and challenging times. Therapy allows us to connect more deeply with ourselves, and tap into the power of being vulnerable in order to heal and strengthen. I am honored to accompany you on your journey to self-discovery while providing skillful guidance and resources along the way to help foster positive manifestation and emotional regulation. I am a client-centered psychotherapist focusing on empowering people through unique and evidence-based approaches to therapy. I am a certified Clinical Supervisor offering:
Individual, couple, and family therapy that is designed in collaboration with you to build on your strengths and meet your unique goals.
It takes courage and strength to reach out for support during trying and challenging times. Therapy allows us to connect more deeply with ourselves, and tap into the power of being vulnerable in order to heal and strengthen. I am honored to accompany you on your journey to self-discovery while providing skillful guidance and resources along the way to help foster positive manifestation and emotional regulation. I am a client-centered psychotherapist focusing on empowering people through unique and evidence-based approaches to therapy. I am a certified Clinical Supervisor offering:
Dr. Matthew Slavin
Counselor, PsyD, LMHC
Verified Verified
Patchogue, NY 11772 (Online Only)
I specialize in the areas of anxiety, depression, PTSD and ADHD in adolescents and adults, parent counseling, autism spectrum disorders, LGBTQIA+ persons, and family counseling.
With 20 years experience as a therapist and a licensed mental health counselor I have gained a variety of skills that allow me to effectively and mindfully help my clients. My goal is to guide my clients to become their best selves, live each day to its fullest, and acquire the strategies we often need to tackle life’s everyday challenges.
I specialize in the areas of anxiety, depression, PTSD and ADHD in adolescents and adults, parent counseling, autism spectrum disorders, LGBTQIA+ persons, and family counseling.
With 20 years experience as a therapist and a licensed mental health counselor I have gained a variety of skills that allow me to effectively and mindfully help my clients. My goal is to guide my clients to become their best selves, live each day to its fullest, and acquire the strategies we often need to tackle life’s everyday challenges.
Alicia Bedward
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Patchogue, NY 11772
Hey there! If you're reading this, I want to commend you for taking the first step! My name is Alicia and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. My approach to therapy is collaborative, so I fully welcome your input in the session. I believe in meeting you where you are so we can get to where you need to be. I utilize a systemic viewpoint, meaning that together, we consider all the aspects and/or environments in which you interact, to understand how you're affected and how I can best help you.
Hey there! If you're reading this, I want to commend you for taking the first step! My name is Alicia and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. My approach to therapy is collaborative, so I fully welcome your input in the session. I believe in meeting you where you are so we can get to where you need to be. I utilize a systemic viewpoint, meaning that together, we consider all the aspects and/or environments in which you interact, to understand how you're affected and how I can best help you.
Jillian Mellon
Counselor, LMHC, EMDR
Verified Verified
Patchogue, NY 11772 (Online Only)
I am an EMDR Trained Therapist. My counseling style is collaborative, supportive, and transparent. I believe that when people are provided with a genuinely safe, warm, and nonjudgmental space to self-explore, we gain awareness, process difficulties, and substantially improve the quality of our lives. I invite you to begin this journey of healing and transformation. I have an eclectic skill set that I can personalize to meet your treatment needs. Together, we can explore life balance issues such as, anxiety, depression, anger, grief, life transitions, trauma, panic, relationship issues, and/or coping with family conflict.
I am an EMDR Trained Therapist. My counseling style is collaborative, supportive, and transparent. I believe that when people are provided with a genuinely safe, warm, and nonjudgmental space to self-explore, we gain awareness, process difficulties, and substantially improve the quality of our lives. I invite you to begin this journey of healing and transformation. I have an eclectic skill set that I can personalize to meet your treatment needs. Together, we can explore life balance issues such as, anxiety, depression, anger, grief, life transitions, trauma, panic, relationship issues, and/or coping with family conflict.
Sue Ann Fratello LMHC
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
East Patchogue, NY 11772
You will experience Family Systems, Reality Based and Supportive Therapy techniques to resolve communication difficulties and to redevelop your relationship awareness of each others need for trust and intimacy.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over twenty years of progressive experience working with people like yourself who need someone to listen about your daily struggles and emotional needs for a happy life. You will receive marriage and family counseling for couples and individuals; therapeutic counseling for individuals and children as well as to those with special needs. I provide military veterans and their families compassionate support to transition from combat / non-combat deployment into family living. I provide crisis counseling to people who require assistance with immigration issues.
You will experience Family Systems, Reality Based and Supportive Therapy techniques to resolve communication difficulties and to redevelop your relationship awareness of each others need for trust and intimacy.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over twenty years of progressive experience working with people like yourself who need someone to listen about your daily struggles and emotional needs for a happy life. You will receive marriage and family counseling for couples and individuals; therapeutic counseling for individuals and children as well as to those with special needs. I provide military veterans and their families compassionate support to transition from combat / non-combat deployment into family living. I provide crisis counseling to people who require assistance with immigration issues.
Dr. Jessica Thalhamer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DC, LCSW
Verified Verified
East Moriches, NY 11940 (Online Only)
My passion is working with individuals who face challenges with depression, anxiety, trauma, anger, life transitions, family issues, women's health, living with chronic illness/pain, attachment/relationships, healthy communication/boundaries, addictions/substance abuse, ACOA issues, parenthood & survivors of sexual abuse/assault, DV, and narcissistic abuse.
Accepting Clients 12 years of age + ! Finding the right therapist can be difficult. I have over 15 years of experience in the field of mental health and integrated holistic approaches. As a child. I was interested in the mind, medicine, and alternative healing. I was eager to learn about these topics and devoured myself in literature on these topics. Very spiritually driven as a child, I began my lifelong path of helping others. From a very young age I understood that the mind and body are connected.
My passion is working with individuals who face challenges with depression, anxiety, trauma, anger, life transitions, family issues, women's health, living with chronic illness/pain, attachment/relationships, healthy communication/boundaries, addictions/substance abuse, ACOA issues, parenthood & survivors of sexual abuse/assault, DV, and narcissistic abuse.
Accepting Clients 12 years of age + ! Finding the right therapist can be difficult. I have over 15 years of experience in the field of mental health and integrated holistic approaches. As a child. I was interested in the mind, medicine, and alternative healing. I was eager to learn about these topics and devoured myself in literature on these topics. Very spiritually driven as a child, I began my lifelong path of helping others. From a very young age I understood that the mind and body are connected.
Great South Bay Therapy, LCSW PC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Bayport, NY 11705
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.
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.
Brittni Traina
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Patchogue, NY 11772 (Online Only)
I enjoy working with patients who struggle with depression, family conflict, anxiety, and a variety of other symptoms and stressors.
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.
I enjoy working with patients who struggle with depression, family conflict, anxiety, and a variety of other symptoms and stressors.
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.
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.