Motivational Interviewing Therapists in Nassau County, NY

Do you struggle with symptoms of anxiety or depression? Have you found yourself arguing with loved ones about the same thing over and over again, feeling like a broken record? Are you curious about your own thoughts or behaviors, perhaps wondering if there is a better way to deal with a particular situation in your life? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, frustrated, overwhelmed, and unsure about how to navigate the different facets of their lives. While these difficulties can seem relentless, that pain is temporary. You don't have to suffer permanently, with the right approach you can begin to heal sooner than later.

Maybe you feel overwhelmed by the demands of life. Like you’re never good enough, no matter how much you do or how hard you work. Maybe you want to learn the skills to effectively manage unwanted emotions, thoughts and behaviors that keep you stagnant. Or maybe, you want to be the best version of yourself in your personal and professional relationships. If you can relate to any of these statements, I can help.

I believe that every person deserves to be genuinely happy and that no one should face their challenges alone. I am here to provide you with the support and skills you need to manage uncomfortable and unwanted mental health symptoms. While some may imagine their therapy experience to consist of traditional questions such as “how does that make you feel?”, I consider myself more of a modern therapist in which I effectively assist individuals to develop skills and learn tools that help them to manage difficulties in life.

Hello, my name is Nisha Chitkara, Ph.D. I have my doctorate in Clinical and School Psychology. The types of treatments I use with patients are evidence-based, meaning they have been shown in clinical studies to be effective. These include cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, exposure and response prevention, mindfulness based stress reduction, interpersonal social rhythms therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and motivational interviewing.

I am a clinical social work therapist with the experience in outpatient mental health counseling. I work with adults from different walks of life, and diverse backgrounds. These patients might struggle with various diagnoses such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and post-traumatic stress disorder, with grief and chronic pain, and with a history of trauma and oppression. They might face situational stress due to job, family and relationship issues or life-stage transitions.

Heather is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who works with adults struggling with mental health and substance abuse. Heather utilizes motivational interviewing, CBT and harm reduction to assist her patients with reaching their goals. Heather also received training in DBT skills and treating borderline personality disorders.

Joanne has years of experience treating the adults, elderly and special-needs population both in community and medical settings. While working towards her Bachelor's degree in social work, Master's degree in social work and her Licensed Clinical Social Work (LCSW), Joanne has worked in community mental health, sub-acute inpatient rehabs and hospitals, providing individual and family therapy to those affected by health and psychosocial/socioeconomic challenges as well as trauma.

Book an appointment online through our website www.nassaupsychology.org Brian has been providing psychotherapy for over six years. He obtained his Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2015 from Long Island University and his Bachelor's in Psychology and Philosophy from Stony Brook University.

I am a clinical psychologist with 10+ years of experience. My areas of expertise include depression, anxiety disorders, substance use, acculturation, and relationship/interpersonal difficulties and more. Being an Asian immigrant and having lived in different countries (Hong Kong, Malaysia, England), I understand the struggle of having misaligned values and ideals from the people around us. However, these experiences have also helped me connect with people of different cultures and mentalities, and have helped me to understand how people relate to their own mental health.

As we go through various life transitions, sometimes we feel burdensome to our friends and family. You may feel like the people you love don’t understand you. You may even feel like a stranger to yourself. I am here to provide you a safe space to process those feelings and help you through this period of change. We can learn who this new you is whether you are a new parent, divorcee, empty nester, dealing with grief or loss of a loved one, dealing with a new diagnosis or illness, working on your relationship or marriage, starting school or a new career, or just getting older and learning to cope.

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 have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults of varying backgrounds that struggle with anxiety, depression, separation anxiety, bipolar disorder, and other stress-related problems. I have specialized practice with the LGBTQIA+ community working primarily with teens and young adults. Overall, I will work with clients to help them recognize the power of change that lies within each individual.

Trauma impacts all areas of life. We may experience sudden, intrusive memories of childhood experience. We may struggle to manage our own children, and we may have problems connecting with others and building healthy relationships. Psychotherapy can help you re-frame your experience, and assist you in identifying, clarifying and prioritizing your values and coping skills, opening the door to a more meaningful life.

Christine takes an empathetic approach to her practice, which allows her to establish deep connections with her clients. She supports her clients by giving them the necessary tools to improve their emotional well-being, allowing them to build confidence and make positive changes in their lives. Christine helps clients who are experiencing self-doubt, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, and life transitions.

I utilize a strengths-based approach to help my clients recognize the skills and abilities they already possess, starting with showing up to therapy and wanting to make changes in their life. I also use a holistic approach to understand and address the ways issues in one aspect of my client’s life can lead to concerns in other areas. I apply evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Based Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy, depending on the individuals needs.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC Level 2). I have a Masters of Education in mental health, addictions, and marriage and family therapy. I have worked with families, adolescents and adults for over the 10 years in a variety of settings. I typically utilize a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Family Systems Therapy.

I have an extensive social work and psychotherapy experience working with adults, adolescents and children in individual and group settings. In my practice, I utilize a wide range of therapeutic tools stemming from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Play and Art Therapies.

Are you looking for a supportive, safe space to process and share your intimate fears, thoughts, and feelings? Have you tried to push through depression, codependency, low self esteem, anxiety or weak interpersonal relationships for a long time? Surrender your old story & become willing to embrace a new one. I’ve struggled with my own mental health. I’ve felt alone, misunderstood and hopeless, and know the value of having had the support of those who believed in me, even when I didn’t believe in myself. Fortunately, there is a way to change patterns by learning to think and feel differently.

Therapy works best with clients that are willing to put in the work to make meaningful change. Sessions are a place for you to discuss your feelings, experiences and thoughts to a third party in a judgement free place. Session with me will allow you to have the time for self-exploration while learning self care and coping skills.