Therapists in Nassau County, NY

While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.

I attended Adelphi University for both my undergraduate and graduate studies. I earned both a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Social Work from Adelphi. Since graduation, I have worked as a clinial psychotherapist providing individual therapy to seniors, adults, adolescents and children. I specialize in treating clients, who suffer from anxiety, depression, panic disorders, and phobias. I have developed an eclectic therapeutic treatment approach. However, my individual approach gravitates towards cognitive behavior theory. My work with clients focuses on their realization that their various disorders stem from their erroneous beliefs about themselves.

I work with children, adolescents and adults offering psychotherapy and counseling services for anxiety, depression, loss, relationship difficulties, family dysfunction and reproductive disorders and infertility for individuals, families, couples and groups. Because I believe in the mind-body connection I also work with people to achieve healthy weight loss and optimal health offering health coaching towards learning transformational habits of health.

I have over 40 yrs of experience with individuals & couples. My focus is compassionate, emotion focused & dynamic. My trainings include affective experiential; hypnotherapy; cognitive. I am direct, responsive and caring, utilizing your own inner resilence and drive towards health to insure your healing.

As a psychotherapist and healer for many years it has been my privilege to offer and provide help and comfort to people in distress. Experience has taught me that we all struggle to recover from the pains of the past, deal with the challenges of the present and the insecurities of the future, in our efforts to live the best lives that we can. This often seems very difficult if not impossible to accomplish alone. A strong and nurturing therapeutic relationship is a powerful and stable foundation for dealing with these challenges to our well-being, especially in these very troubling and uncertain times.

Are you struggling with intense emotions, overcoming trauma from your past or present, have difficulty motivating yourself to make changes, or not sure how to manage intrusive negative thoughts? Let's work towards goals of developing healthy emotional regulation, discussing trauma and managing the negative effects in thoughts/emotions/behaviors from the trauma, and engaging in MI to work through the various stages of change to engage in healthier new behaviors long term, and find new ways of thinking for a more healthy, positive outlook. I am here for you.

Most people hope to live a healthy, happy, and fulfilling life. I would love the opportunity to help you achieve this. For 30 years, my efforts were spent helping children and families in the educational environment. I have experience dealing with children diagnosed with emotional and educational disabilities. I have worked with children and adolescents with ADHD, anxiety, depression, conduct disorder, and oppositional defiant disorder, among others. Currently, my work is focused on psychotherapy with children, adolescents, and adults.

Within each of us is a deeper or higher self we can contact. Through Meditation, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Hypnosis, and Gestalt Therapy, I help people contact this part of themselves, shed negative patterns of behavior, and realize their full potential. I am a psychologist and therapist who focuses on marriage counseling, ADHD, Alcohol and substance abuse, identity formation and parenting issues. I address feelings of emptiness, difficulties in managing emotions, relationships, anger, anxiety and depression in order to increase your level of self-awareness which can be totally life changing. I also do psychological evaluations for court, custody, bariatric and academic achievement.

Feeling Overwhelmed? Depressed? Anxious? Need Feedback? Advice? Coping Skills? or Objectivity? Professional help is only a phone call away. Everyone needs a little help at one time or another. Call for a free phone consultation 516-342-1129. Serving: Nassau, Suffolk, & Queens Counties. Call 516-342-1129 , Let me know what Insurance you have if any. Ages 18 and over.

I offer counseling and psychotherapy to adults in a confidential and supportive setting, and I am able to address various issues including: marital, depression, anxiety, difficulty controlling anger, workplace stress, family issues, phobias, and many others. Daytime, evening, and weekend appointments are available. Most insurance policies are accepted and a sliding scale is offered for individuals without health insurance. I can also arrange a referral to a psychiatrist for medication when necessary.

Taking the first step to change your life can be challenging and can feel overwhelming. Whether you are dissatisfied with your relationships, are feeling blocked by anxiety and fear or are struggling with parenting challenges, I can support and assist you. I utilize a variety of techniques and tailor my approach to each individual client. I will create a safe & comfortable environment where we will be able to explore what has held you back in the past. We will work together to identify and implement the changes you need to make to move forward in your life.

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.

Are you having relationship problems? Feeling overwhelmed with life stresses? Would you like to manage your moods and emotions more effectively? Therapy can be a useful tool toward accomplishing your goals. I will work with you to identify self destructive patterns and ways to take charge of your life.

Welcome, and bravo for reaching out for help. The fact that you are searching for a therapist in your area means that you are insightful, brave, and ready to take the journey toward living your best life! My name is Carol McKinney, Executive Director of Victory Recovery Partners in Massapequa, NY. I am a NYS licensed professional who is passionate about helping individuals with substance abuse and/or alcohol issues reach their road to recovery.

MIRACLES CAN HAPPEN. HAVE YOURS! I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, School Psychologist, Bilingual Counselor, Hypnotherapist and Teacher, with special education experience who believes that "miracles can happen". I specialize in individual (children/adults}, couples and family,and hypnotherapy facilitating in smoking cessation, phobias, ADHD,OCD, behavior management, coaching and increasing self-esteem for achieving goals. I maintain a private practice in Roslyn Estates, New York. License, Certifications & Awards: Licensed Mental Health Counselor, National Honor Society in Psychology, Licensed Teacher, Certified School Psychologist. Certified Bilingual Counselor Awards: National Psychology Honor Society, New York City Works for Community Contributions.

Over the past 40 years, I have helped many clients in their struggles to overcome the obstacles that interfere in their ability to achieve true happiness. Whether it be low self esteem, marital, parent/child /relationship problems or family of origin issues, I have successfully helped clients identify goals and reach them usually in a one to two year time frame. My client's have commented on my warmth, compassion and insight. I give helpful, thought provoking feedback while encouraging client's to come up with solutions and insights.

Asking for help can be difficult but crucial in order to make necessary and beneficial changes in life. Therapy can be instrumental in helping overcome depression, relationship conflicts, anxiety, parenting concerns, and family problems. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over twenty-five years of experience treating adults, adolescents and children with a variety of presenting problems. I believe that every person is unique; therefore no one approach is right for everyone. I integrate a number of therapeutic techniques and perspectives in a safe and comfortable office environment to address important issues.

My practice offers a broad spectrum of services which includes providing long/short term individual (children, adolescents, adults), marital and family psychotherapy. I collaborate with psychiatrists, neurologists, school officials and attorneys to coordinate care and ensure that each client receives the most effective and appropriate treatment. An initial mental health assessment and psychosocial history is completed with the client to determine how their needs will best be met. I am trained in several types of treatment modalities.

Therapy can be challenging yet it can lead to positive , life enriching insights and behavior changes. Specializing in working with children, adolescents and young adults. I will help you deal with anixety, sadness, boredom or any issues affecting everyday living.Individual, family and group sessions available. All ages welcome.