HealthFirst Therapists in Westbury, NY

My practice focuses on treating adults, adolescents and children. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety and depression as well as individuals experiencing life adjustment issues and domestic conflict. I have helped clients with substance abuse issues as well as codependency. In addition, I am a Nationally Certified School Psychologist with extensive training in learning disabilities and diagnostics and provide school advocacy services. Forensic evaluation is also available as well as pre-operational assessment for bariatric surgery.

We believe there is hope and answers. At Rockland County Counseling, we offer psychotherapy for children, adults & couples. We start with a free 15 minute consultation providing an outline of your concerns in real time. We then complete a bio-psycho-spiritual-social to help us move through a framework of your life forming a deeper understanding of your overall construct. We then incorporate both CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) and DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) to treat post-traumatic stress, depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, self-esteem, substance use, adolescent challenges and life transitions.

As of April 29, 2024 I am accepting new clients. Please be patient for me to get back to you, I have a busy practice. Are you tired of being told that you have a problem controlling your anger? Have you heard something like "you really need to talk to someone about your...?" Do you have difficulty showing how you feel in acceptable ways? I help those struggling with anger, anxiety and those struggling in their intimate relationships. I hope that together we can find solutions for the problems keeping you from having a meaningful life.

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.

Do you ever feel like something is missing? Like there is a void that nothing seems to fill? Ever feel bound or trapped by the failures of your past? The regrets of your mistakes? The pressure and weight of depression, anxiety, family strain, and stress ever wear you down and wear you out? Well I believe there is an answer and it is found in wholeness! It is found in the truth of who you are! The unity of the family system. The healing from the past. The acceptance of the present. The hope of the future.

“In the middle of difficulty, lies opportunity”. You no longer have to struggle alone. I will provide you with support and guidance through your challenges. As your Therapist, my goal is to provide a safe haven where you can share your thoughts and feelings. In doing so, I will provide you with the skills to deal with life’s challenges by maximizing your potential for personal growth and fulfillment.

What is the meaning of my life? Is the goal just to live longer or should I seek a higher purpose? On one hand you seem to be accomplished, driven and determined but of the inside you never feel good enough and the automatic thoughts and voices in your head never cease to remind you that you're just not there yet and falling short. You've been struggling while trying to keep it all together however you find yourself exhausted and with doubts. You're always there for others putting others' needs first while you continue to be last on your list. It's time to change, this feeling has to end, and you will find the meaning of your life!