Therapists in Plainview, NY

Greetings! Let me introduce myself. My name is Dr. Patrick Andretta. Most refer to me as Dr. "A". I am an easygoing and friendly Licensed Clinical Psychologist with 20+ years experience treating those with anxiety, depression, PTSD and adjustment issues. My patients benefit from learning productive ways of thinking that help them deal more effectively with their stressors and other life changes. I also work with the elderly and their siblings to enhance interpersonal communication for a more positive home environment, facilitating acceptance of health issues and other challenges associated with advanced age. I perform testing to assess IQ, address cognitive deficits and memory issues.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker that provides individual, family, and couples therapy through a variety of different techniques and modalities that suit your precise needs. I see counseling as a collaborative process between client and therapist. I believe in working to identify people's inner strengths and external resources with an eye toward increasing healing, health, inner freedom, and peace. I am a great believer that laughter can be both medicinal and therapeutic.

The goal of my practice is to improve the quality of life of my clients and assist them reach their full potential and personal goals. Specializing in family and couple therapy. I also specialize in depression and anxiety. The ideal client will be dedicated to their own treatment and have a strong desire to feel better. Together with my client we work as a team to achieve the therapeutic goals and make life worth living and enjoying. I have been working in mental health for over a decade and it is my greatest passion in life.

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

Dana Reeves is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York who has been practicing since 2020. She graduated from Hofstra University with a Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling. Dana follows a person-centered and strengths-based approach to working with clients. She focuses on empowering clients to face and work through their challenges with the use of unconditional positive regard, boundless optimism, empathy, hope and insight into one's emotions and life experiences that are impacting behaviors.

You deserve to live a happier and healthier life. Together, we can begin the exploration of understanding where you are and where you want to be. Together, we can uncover your strengths and help you learn new skills that will allow you to cope more effectively. I am a licensed mental health counselor with over 17 years of clinical experience working in community-based mental health clinics, forensic settings, public schools, and higher education settings. My experience is with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families with various behavioral, mental health, substance abuse, and relational issues.

Palesa Ramohlouane is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York with three years of experience. She has a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling. Palesa is passionate about looking at human suffering collectively and helping people make sense of their experiences. Her approach is to work with clients to looking at past trauma, identify core values and move towards acceptance of experience. Palesa brings her clients through process-based therapy to develop the new behavior patterns that move them close to happiness. In her spare time, Palesa enjoys hiking, reading, traveling, nature walks, and art.

Have you ever wished that you could talk with someone about your deepest troubles and worries without being judged? Do you want to have someone who can help you untangle your emotions while feeling safe and accepted at the same time? Do you feel lost in a world where everyone else "has it together?" I assure you that everyone at some point in their lives would benefit from therapy. No issue is too big or too small- if something has been on your mind and you cannot resolve it no matter how hard you try, you've come to the right place.

Recovery from psychological problems and improving overall health is best achieved when patient and clinician work together in a collaborative manner. My practice offers child adolescent and adult psychodynamic psychotherapy. Additionally motivational enhancement counseling for improved physical health and effective management of chronic health conditions is offered. All therapeutic interventions are individualized with the goal of recovery from depression anxiety and most other mental health diagnosis and disorders.

Have you lied awake at night, wondering why you just can’t find solutions to your problems? Do you seek a change in your life? Are you anxious about something - or about nothing? And can it ever be different? What if I told you that you have untapped potential and strengths already inside you to engage with and overcome your problems? As a compassionate, caring and experienced psychotherapist it is my goal to engage with you to recognize and utilize those untapped strengths in order to help you make the changes you desire.

Lauren McCarthy, is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of New York. She holds a Master of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Pace University. Lauren is a kind, compassionate, and skilled clinician who works with her clients to experience and increased sense of peace and harmony in their lives. Lauren works with adolescents and adults, and specializes in the treatment of obsessive compulsive disorder, hoarding, anxiety, relationship issues, disruptive and impulse control disorders, trauma, and those in crisis.

Book an appointment online through our website www.nassaupsychology.org! Isabella received her master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling at Hofstra University in December 2023. Isabella has previously interned at Brunswick Hospital Center. She creates a safe, nonjudgmental space for clients through the use of a person centered, eclectic approach to therapy. This will help encourage her clients through their therapeutic journey.

Using a strength based approach, I begin with positivity and goals at the forefront. I have over 15 years of expereince. With compassionate listening, I approach each situation according to specific needs. I use your own strengths and experiences to navigate through your current situation in hopes to create boundaries with effective coping. I encourage independence and specialize in building life long skills to promote successful relationships. Most importantly, the relationship you have with yourself. I value my clients and work very hard to maintain retention with trust and communication. I have experience with all ages.

Patients that I meet with will receive a full range of psychotherapy services. I provide parenting counseling, relationship counseling, cognitive therapy, group therapy, psychoanalysis, and anger management. Psychotherapy is available for issues including anxiety, depression, substance abuse as well as eating disorders, couples therapy, individual and family therapy. HIV pre and post counseling, postpartum depression, court mandated treatment, phobias/panic attack, autism, Asperger, ADHD/ ADD, and OCD are a few of the presenting issues I specialize in with over 40 years of experience.

Agnes M. Gambale, LCSW Agnes M. Gambale is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York who has been practicing since 1991. Agnes has worked in both the inpatient and outpatient setting over the course of her career both as a clinician and an Administrator. She helps individuals restore their vitality and resume a life of meaning and purpose. Depression, anxiety, trauma, hyperactivity, and stress are just some of the many issues that are part of one's complicated life that can lead to dysfunction and suffering.

I understand that life has many challenges, and can be difficult to maneuver. Are you feeling out of control frustrated or sad, I can help you work through your problems. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with many years of experience working with a diverse population and diverse complications. Every individual that I counsel is treated with dignity and respect and free to express his or her feelings without judgment. In my practice, I counsel children, adolescents, adults and the elderly who are in need of help.I am here to assist every individual in reaching a peaceful state of mind.

When you feel safe and supported in the therapeutic environment, the partnership you develop with a therapist can bring about gains that will change the trajectory of your life in significant and deeply rewarding ways.

I have a life long dedication to helping others.. I have been a clinician for over 15 years and have helped many people with a multitude of issues. My career has focused on assisting clients with various methods, I am extremely person centered and tailor each treatment for the client's needs. I have experiences and overcome many life challenges myself, and only use these to fuel my drive to help others.

I am a compassionate therapist committed to helping my clients adapt to, and overcome, life’s challenges through client-centered practices. My work focuses on equipping clients with the tools needed to discover and create their own solutions. I believe in taking a collaborative approach to reach treatment goals. I am passionate about providing clients with a safe, inviting space to encourage healing and growth. I have experience working with individuals dealing with a variety of issues, with a specialty in trauma recovery and individuals in crisis. I have a BA and MA in Forensic Psychology, as well as an MA in Forensic Mental Health