Location
During this time of the pandemic, I am offering video and phone sessions.
About
I believe that many difficulties are related to our unconscious thoughts, feelings, and experiences, and the unhealthy defenses that we erect, usually in childhood, to protect ourselves against hurt. Once helpful, but now outdated, these defenses prevent self-awareness and the constructive resolution of our problems. These blocks to awareness can contribute to symptoms such as low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, interpersonal problems, addictive behaviors, etc. I can assist you in developing healthier coping skills, i.e, to identify your defenses, explore your underlying feelings, and rediscover your authentic self.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with eighteen years of experience working with individuals (children, teens and adults) and couples struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, addictions, trauma, and loss. I am psychoanalytically trained, and also use cognitive/behavioral approaches where appropriate.
In addition to my clinical work and training, I have 20 years of social work experience working with men, women, and children in the foster care, criminal justice, and domestic violence shelter systems. I have developed shelters and services for abused women and children, and have facilitated groups for men who abuse their partners.
Call or Email Frances Anastasi for a free 15 minute consultation now - (631) 660-9698
Finances
- Session Fee: $200 per session
Pay By:
Cash, Check
Accepted Insurance Plans
- Out of Network
My services are covered by insurance plans that provide reimbursement for services from providers that are outside of their network.
Email me or call (631) 660-9698 with questions.
Qualifications
- Years in Practice: 28 Years
- License: New York / R032740-1
- School: State University of New York at Stony Brook
- Year Graduated: 1983
Additional Credentials
- Certificate: Training Institute for Mental Health
- Certificate Date: 1998
Location
Specialties
- Anxiety
- Relationship Issues
- Child
Issues
- ADHD
- Addiction
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Behavioral Issues
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Drug Abuse
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Mental Health
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Mood Disorders
- Personality Disorders
- Psychosis
Client Focus
Age
- Elders (65+)
- Adults
- Teen
- Preteen
- Children (6 to 10)
- Toddler
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Eclectic
- Family / Marital
- Interpersonal
- Play Therapy
- Psychoanalytic
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Modality
- Individuals
- Couples
- Group
Last Modified: 29 Jan 2023
(631) 660-9698