Therapists in Syosset, NY
Within that realm, I work as an LGBTQ and life transitions counselor in Syosset.
I am a licensed psychologist who provides individual, couples, family, and group psychotherapy for individuals across the adult lifespan, ranging from young adults to geriatrics. I place emphasis on establishing a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship in an effort to help clients facilitate meaningful life changes, to ease suffering, and to work toward achieving personal goals.
Within that realm, I work as an LGBTQ and life transitions counselor in Syosset.
I am a licensed psychologist who provides individual, couples, family, and group psychotherapy for individuals across the adult lifespan, ranging from young adults to geriatrics. I place emphasis on establishing a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship in an effort to help clients facilitate meaningful life changes, to ease suffering, and to work toward achieving personal goals.
I am also an LGBTQ+ friendly therapist.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, struggling with personal challenges, family and or relationship issues? Anxiety and fear can leave you stuck and hold you back from moving forward. By having a safe, nonjudgmental space to talk freely, one can often face new possibilities with ease. I utilize person-centered and strength-based therapeutic practices that are solution-focused and aim to promote individual growth. We will work together to identify and implement the changes you need to meet your life's goals and happiness. Assisting you in creating the life you desire and deserve is my ultimate objective.
I am also an LGBTQ+ friendly therapist.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, struggling with personal challenges, family and or relationship issues? Anxiety and fear can leave you stuck and hold you back from moving forward. By having a safe, nonjudgmental space to talk freely, one can often face new possibilities with ease. I utilize person-centered and strength-based therapeutic practices that are solution-focused and aim to promote individual growth. We will work together to identify and implement the changes you need to meet your life's goals and happiness. Assisting you in creating the life you desire and deserve is my ultimate objective.
My experience includes providing counseling to adults struggling with substance use, working with young adults involved in the criminal justice system, assisting families experiencing homelessness, and providing therapy to families. I am an advocate for LGBTQ rights and social justice issues.
My experience includes providing counseling to adults struggling with substance use, working with young adults involved in the criminal justice system, assisting families experiencing homelessness, and providing therapy to families. I am an advocate for LGBTQ rights and social justice issues.
Rosara Torrisi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, MEd, CST, PhD
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Syosset, NY 11791
I am dedicated to helping people work through life's unique challenges. I am here to assist you in reaching new solutions and working toward your goals. I can support individuals in coping with depression, anxiety, sexual identity or orientation, life skills for young adults, and sexual dysfunction. Couples or those in relationships may be seeking therapy for communication and relationship skills, sexual enrichment, mismatched desire, premarital counseling, or erectile and orgasm difficulties. I am an LGBT-Affirmative, Kink-Aware, and Poly-Inclusive therapist. I was Voted the number 1 Sex Therapist on Long Island for 2015 and 2017.
I am dedicated to helping people work through life's unique challenges. I am here to assist you in reaching new solutions and working toward your goals. I can support individuals in coping with depression, anxiety, sexual identity or orientation, life skills for young adults, and sexual dysfunction. Couples or those in relationships may be seeking therapy for communication and relationship skills, sexual enrichment, mismatched desire, premarital counseling, or erectile and orgasm difficulties. I am an LGBT-Affirmative, Kink-Aware, and Poly-Inclusive therapist. I was Voted the number 1 Sex Therapist on Long Island for 2015 and 2017.
I also have experience working with the LGBTQ+ community and understand the unique challenges faced by this population.
Beginning your journey towards improving your mental wellbeing can be overwhelming but my approach to therapy is to meet you where you are and support your healing. Therapy provides you with a safe, non-judgmental space to process and feel heard while supporting you to gain the means and tools to cope with life. I have been trained through a multicultural perspective and my therapeutic style is one of a person centered approach. This means that I take into account your unique perspective of the world and work with you to create the best possible healing space for you personally.
I also have experience working with the LGBTQ+ community and understand the unique challenges faced by this population.
Beginning your journey towards improving your mental wellbeing can be overwhelming but my approach to therapy is to meet you where you are and support your healing. Therapy provides you with a safe, non-judgmental space to process and feel heard while supporting you to gain the means and tools to cope with life. I have been trained through a multicultural perspective and my therapeutic style is one of a person centered approach. This means that I take into account your unique perspective of the world and work with you to create the best possible healing space for you personally.
Sinéad M Kennedy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Syosset, NY 11791 (Online Only)
Whether you are feeling stuck, anxious, overwhelmed, or depressed, I can support and assist you. We will work together to create a safe environment where we will explore and identify what has blocked and held you back from living your best life. While we can't change difficult or painful situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life today.
Whether you are feeling stuck, anxious, overwhelmed, or depressed, I can support and assist you. We will work together to create a safe environment where we will explore and identify what has blocked and held you back from living your best life. While we can't change difficult or painful situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life today.
Dana Rosen Akeson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Syosset, NY 11791 (Online Only)
Utilizing my clinical expertise, I believe I can help my patients cope with life transitions, create healthy boundaries, and improve communication skills.
In order for therapy to work, it is important to choose the right therapist for you. I am a caring and supportive Social Worker who aims to help individuals achieve more comfortable and authentic lives. It is most important to me that my patients feel safe, valued, and respected in the therapeutic process and relationship. I work collaboratively with my patients in order to better understand their needs and what has brought them to this moment in time. Together, we will determine the best approach toward meeting those needs, in order to make changes that are positive and sustainable.
Utilizing my clinical expertise, I believe I can help my patients cope with life transitions, create healthy boundaries, and improve communication skills.
In order for therapy to work, it is important to choose the right therapist for you. I am a caring and supportive Social Worker who aims to help individuals achieve more comfortable and authentic lives. It is most important to me that my patients feel safe, valued, and respected in the therapeutic process and relationship. I work collaboratively with my patients in order to better understand their needs and what has brought them to this moment in time. Together, we will determine the best approach toward meeting those needs, in order to make changes that are positive and sustainable.
I work with clients who experience a wide range of challenges involving medical issues, divorce, adoption, relationships, and life transitions.
I believe in your ability to examine the circumstances of your life, gain awareness, and find answers within yourself. Through an exploration of self and personal ability, I hope to help you become more present, authentic, and accepting of yourself. We will also work together to help move you toward inner trustworthiness and self-actualization, experiencing change in yourself.
I work with clients who experience a wide range of challenges involving medical issues, divorce, adoption, relationships, and life transitions.
I believe in your ability to examine the circumstances of your life, gain awareness, and find answers within yourself. Through an exploration of self and personal ability, I hope to help you become more present, authentic, and accepting of yourself. We will also work together to help move you toward inner trustworthiness and self-actualization, experiencing change in yourself.
Nancy S. Streitman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Syosset, NY 11791
Entering therapy can seem difficult and overwhelming, but generally people feel immediate relief. The support and encouragement experienced in a safe and nurturing relationship enables people to make positive changes in their lives. I have a deep appreciation for an individual's quest for emotional healing and growth. I am committed to assisting patients as quickly as possible, working in the present and healing past wounds without focusing on the past.
Entering therapy can seem difficult and overwhelming, but generally people feel immediate relief. The support and encouragement experienced in a safe and nurturing relationship enables people to make positive changes in their lives. I have a deep appreciation for an individual's quest for emotional healing and growth. I am committed to assisting patients as quickly as possible, working in the present and healing past wounds without focusing on the past.
Beginnings are essential to this transition and its power transform your life.
Is your love or work life in flux? Any life TRANSITION or CHANGE creates ripples, often producing stress and anxiety. Moving from one chapter of life to another asks us to leave our comfort zone. These are especially difficult times with the uncertainty factor challenging for all. Managing transition demands your perspectives, mindset and choices modify accordingly. LEARN what it takes to prepare and shift! A GROWTH mindset helps adjustment, and requires vision, motivation, and support to feel clear and confident. I'll be guiding you with wise compassion. Try a free 15min interview or visit LucidLearning.com for more info.
Beginnings are essential to this transition and its power transform your life.
Is your love or work life in flux? Any life TRANSITION or CHANGE creates ripples, often producing stress and anxiety. Moving from one chapter of life to another asks us to leave our comfort zone. These are especially difficult times with the uncertainty factor challenging for all. Managing transition demands your perspectives, mindset and choices modify accordingly. LEARN what it takes to prepare and shift! A GROWTH mindset helps adjustment, and requires vision, motivation, and support to feel clear and confident. I'll be guiding you with wise compassion. Try a free 15min interview or visit LucidLearning.com for more info.
Deborah V. DeAngelo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Syosset, NY 11791 (Online Only)
Please contact me about my current openings, email is best. I work collaboratively with clients in facing challenges related to life transitions, relational issues, anxiety and depression. I am committed to supporting clients in gaining greater insight and self awareness about feelings, thoughts and internal conflicts that may impact your living a more satisfied life. My approach to therapy is compassionate, ethical and non-judgmental with a focus on encouraging self-compassion/acceptance, identifying strengths and changing patterns. You can make the changes you desire with support, and identifying patterns that keep you stuck.
Please contact me about my current openings, email is best. I work collaboratively with clients in facing challenges related to life transitions, relational issues, anxiety and depression. I am committed to supporting clients in gaining greater insight and self awareness about feelings, thoughts and internal conflicts that may impact your living a more satisfied life. My approach to therapy is compassionate, ethical and non-judgmental with a focus on encouraging self-compassion/acceptance, identifying strengths and changing patterns. You can make the changes you desire with support, and identifying patterns that keep you stuck.
Marcie Fischer Oken
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Syosset, NY 11791 (Online Only)
Are you dealing with depression,anxiety,loss or relationship problems that are causing you pain and suffering? Give yourself the opportunity to work on these issues in a safe atmosphere with a therapist who is empathetic,objective and non-judgmental. With over 30 years experience, including a three year post masters degree certification, I have the knowledge and experience to work with you to successfuly reduce your stress and reach your goals in a timely manner.
Are you dealing with depression,anxiety,loss or relationship problems that are causing you pain and suffering? Give yourself the opportunity to work on these issues in a safe atmosphere with a therapist who is empathetic,objective and non-judgmental. With over 30 years experience, including a three year post masters degree certification, I have the knowledge and experience to work with you to successfuly reduce your stress and reach your goals in a timely manner.
Are you tired of feeling frustrated or ineffective in achieving your goals? Are your relationships causing you more pain than pleasure? You do not have to live this way. Consulting with a therapist about upsetting or confusing issues can be very helpful. Please contact me; I would like to help you. Working as a psychotherapist using multiple approaches with individuals, families, and couples, I treat depression, anxiety, addictions, parenting, marital, bereavement, divorce and career issues. With support and compassion, clients are helped to examine their beliefs, feelings and personal relationships and create desired goals.
Are you tired of feeling frustrated or ineffective in achieving your goals? Are your relationships causing you more pain than pleasure? You do not have to live this way. Consulting with a therapist about upsetting or confusing issues can be very helpful. Please contact me; I would like to help you. Working as a psychotherapist using multiple approaches with individuals, families, and couples, I treat depression, anxiety, addictions, parenting, marital, bereavement, divorce and career issues. With support and compassion, clients are helped to examine their beliefs, feelings and personal relationships and create desired goals.
Bonnie Levine
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, MSW, CGT, MSEd
Verified Verified
Syosset, NY 11791 (Online Only)
My gift is my extraordinary ability to connect with my clients. Our work will be directed toward balancing and healing your mental health, and toward being fully alive and happy. I will empower you to successfully cope with your personal issues and life's challenges, and identify and resolve the problems that are negatively impacting your life and your relationships. My clients experience me as warm, compassionate, and authentic. My caring, attentive listening is punctuated by reflective comments and questions. I will help you to gain self-acceptance and to achieve the positive transformation that you truly deserve.
My gift is my extraordinary ability to connect with my clients. Our work will be directed toward balancing and healing your mental health, and toward being fully alive and happy. I will empower you to successfully cope with your personal issues and life's challenges, and identify and resolve the problems that are negatively impacting your life and your relationships. My clients experience me as warm, compassionate, and authentic. My caring, attentive listening is punctuated by reflective comments and questions. I will help you to gain self-acceptance and to achieve the positive transformation that you truly deserve.
I like to approach therapy as collaborative detective work, solving the riddles that stand in the way of a happier, calmer, more meaningful life. What are the current issues and past experiences contributing to your distress? How can you attain greater awareness and control over your decisions and behavior? These are the puzzles we'll undertake solving together. Research indicates that the connection between you and your therapist is the paramount factor in predicting therapeutic success. I'm not a passive listener; I provide ample feedback and will approach our work together with respect, curiosity and compassion.
I like to approach therapy as collaborative detective work, solving the riddles that stand in the way of a happier, calmer, more meaningful life. What are the current issues and past experiences contributing to your distress? How can you attain greater awareness and control over your decisions and behavior? These are the puzzles we'll undertake solving together. Research indicates that the connection between you and your therapist is the paramount factor in predicting therapeutic success. I'm not a passive listener; I provide ample feedback and will approach our work together with respect, curiosity and compassion.
I consider it a great privilege to help my clients with their most personal struggles and it is with this mind-set that I seek to provide a safe and compassionate space to begin our work together. As a clinical social work therapist for 23 years, I have enjoyed helping many children, adolescents and adults cope with issues such as anxiety, OCD, depression, low self-esteem, and family discord. Working from a strength-based perspective, I utilize a range of treatment modalities including CBT, DBT and mindfulness to help my clients reach their goals.
I consider it a great privilege to help my clients with their most personal struggles and it is with this mind-set that I seek to provide a safe and compassionate space to begin our work together. As a clinical social work therapist for 23 years, I have enjoyed helping many children, adolescents and adults cope with issues such as anxiety, OCD, depression, low self-esteem, and family discord. Working from a strength-based perspective, I utilize a range of treatment modalities including CBT, DBT and mindfulness to help my clients reach their goals.
I have been a practicing social worker for many years. I have a great deal of experience working with adolescents and young adults, as well as families and couples. My specialties include issues with substances--use, abuse and dependence--and family problems. I practice solution based treatment and work within various modalities. Please feel free to give me a call with any questions you may have and we'll see what we can set up.
I have been a practicing social worker for many years. I have a great deal of experience working with adolescents and young adults, as well as families and couples. My specialties include issues with substances--use, abuse and dependence--and family problems. I practice solution based treatment and work within various modalities. Please feel free to give me a call with any questions you may have and we'll see what we can set up.
I am a caring and compassionate therapist who is committed to helping people make needed changes in their lives. Sometimes change is not possible and we need the tools to adapt to those situations that are beyond our control. I have supported many clients in the therapeutic relationship to learn about themselves and to focus and build on the strengths that each person has. I have extensive experience with adolescents and children and i have always worked very closely with parents so that we can all work towards the same goals.
I am a caring and compassionate therapist who is committed to helping people make needed changes in their lives. Sometimes change is not possible and we need the tools to adapt to those situations that are beyond our control. I have supported many clients in the therapeutic relationship to learn about themselves and to focus and build on the strengths that each person has. I have extensive experience with adolescents and children and i have always worked very closely with parents so that we can all work towards the same goals.
Have you been bingeing, obsessing about food and your body, or trying to "be good"? Did your drinking or drug use cause shame, regrets, or mood swings? Has your anxiety caused you to avoid certain situations or affected your peace? Eating Disorder, Addiction and anxiety can leave us feeling guilty, out of control and disconnected from ourselves. You may be fed up with your body and food rules, or feeling hopeless. You might not even remember a time life didn't feel this way. You feel ready for RELIEF and freedom from anxiety, guilt and obsessions. Most of all, you're ready to have peace with yourself and all your relationships.
Have you been bingeing, obsessing about food and your body, or trying to "be good"? Did your drinking or drug use cause shame, regrets, or mood swings? Has your anxiety caused you to avoid certain situations or affected your peace? Eating Disorder, Addiction and anxiety can leave us feeling guilty, out of control and disconnected from ourselves. You may be fed up with your body and food rules, or feeling hopeless. You might not even remember a time life didn't feel this way. You feel ready for RELIEF and freedom from anxiety, guilt and obsessions. Most of all, you're ready to have peace with yourself and all your relationships.
"You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think." (A.A. Milne). Helping a client become or feel more empowered is a key approach I take in my practice. I focus on helping my clients reflect on personal issues in order to better understand them and make the positive changes they desire to make.
"You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think." (A.A. Milne). Helping a client become or feel more empowered is a key approach I take in my practice. I focus on helping my clients reflect on personal issues in order to better understand them and make the positive changes they desire to make.
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LGBTQ+ Therapists
Do LGBTQ-affirmative therapists receive special training?
Yes. Many therapists who practice LGBTQ-affirmative therapy have completed specialized training, either during their degree program or as continuing education, to learn the core principles of affirmative therapy and how to best support their LGBTQ clients; some have received certifications in LGBTQ-affirmative therapy. Prospective clients should inquire as to a clinician’s background and training to ensure a good fit.
Why might I want to see an LGBTQ-affirming or LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
Queer and gender-non-conforming individuals frequently experience bias and marginalization in day-to-day life. Working with a therapist who understands these unique challenges, as well as accepts and affirms their identity, can help LGBTQ clients feel safe and supported during therapy—allowing them to better navigate their relationships, mental health, and anything else that they wish to explore during therapy. It is important to note that many therapists can be effective in their work with LGBTQ+ individuals, even in the absence of specific training or background knowledge. The most important component in therapy is the alliance between therapist and client, and this alliance can exist between individuals with very different backgrounds.
How can I find an LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
You may wish to inquire about a therapist’s expertise with your specific challenges or concerns—depression, for example, or relationship strife—as well as their past experiences treating LGBTQ+ clients. Prospective clients may also ask whether a therapist has obtained additional training and/or certification in LGBTQ-affirmative techniques.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience with LGBTQ issues?
Prospective clients should feel empowered to directly ask therapists whether they have received training or been certified in LGBTQ-affirming therapy; competent therapists will be happy to explain their educational background and preferred approach(es) to help a client find the best match for them. Clients may also wish to ask how a therapist has treated clients with their particular challenges in the past and what they expect treatment to look like.
Are all the therapists listed in the LGBTQ directory themselves members of the LGBTQ community?
While therapists may choose to disclose their sexual orientation or gender identity in their profiles, the LGBTQ directory features not only those who have shared this information but also those who assert specialized training or experience in providing support to queer individuals, couples or families.