Therapists in Greenvale, NY

I am culturally aware and sensitive to the unique backgrounds, customs, and worldviews of my clients. I am a compassionate therapist who appreciates working side by side with my clients on their therapeutic journey. I utilize a multimodal approach to treatment as I recognize that there is no one approach that applies to all situations. Through building a solid rapport and forming a strong treatment alliance with my clients, I work to help my clients learn healthy and adaptive coping skills, increase awareness, and experience greater joy and meaning in their lives.

"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.

We are a team of licensed counselors passionate about working with clients who are seeking mental wellness. We can support you as you combat anxiety and depression, explore your identity, wade through life transitions, or learn to build healthier relationships. We can help you discover the strengths that nourish your inner resilience - because we do believe experiences of trauma, oppression, and neglect shape you, but we also believe you have an incredible ability to heal. It is for this reason we adopted the blossoming cherry tree as a symbol of our work - it reminds us of the ways that being open to change builds resilience.

You generally have your act together and have some good insight into yourself, maybe from doing therapy or maybe you’ve just figured some things out yourself along the way. You’ve got some areas you’d like to work on anyway. Maybe life’s thrown a few stumbling blocks in the road lately, or you’ve been feeling a little down. Or possibly, you’re reevaluating some aspect of your life: career, relationships, life goals, living room decor, or something else entirely, and you’ve got too many thoughts swirling around your head. Either way, you could use some help sorting through stuff and dealing with life stressors.

I work with people navigating changes in their life, specifically around family planning and care (fertility, pregnancy, parenting), and want help managing stress, anxieties, depression, and fears related to these life changes. My work centers on the mental health of pregnant and postpartum people and their families. Psychologically, the perinatal period is a time of tremendous opportunity for growth, reflection, and repair. It can also bring unanticipated emotional experiences that can feel isolating and uncomfortable. My clients are looking for ways to move through pregnancy and parenthood with more confidence and ease.

Have you ever wondered why you think, feel, and act in the ways that you do? Are you interested in developing a greater understanding of yourself and learning strategies to help you feel better? If you answered ‘yes’ to either of these questions, you’re in the right place. Being curious about ourselves and others is a central focus of therapy. In gaining greater understanding and compassion for ourselves we can change our patterns of thinking, reduce distressing emotions, and interact in healthier ways with the world around us.

I work with clients to help identify, process and heal relational issues whether it be familial, romantic, professional, or platonic. I also work with clients suffering from and feeling held back by the scars of trauma, emotional wounds, and maladaptive behavior patterns. I help clients to acknowledge their pain and/or the role they play in their dissatisfaction, slowly process it, accept it, and implement new paths forward so they can take back control of their lives and enjoy closer relationships.

The divide between what we hope for in our closest relationships, and what we experience, can be wide. If our hopes for ourselves and those we love most could carry us through, there would be no need for couples/family therapy. But the demands of daily life conspire with old fears; with gaps in relationship modeling in our growing-up years; and with life events beyond our control to increase tensions, and undermine communication and connection. Judgment and anger do not have to crowd out collaboration towards mutual goals. Choosing couples/family therapy is a step away from isolation and towards the life your family envisions.

If you are experiencing barriers that are keeping you from having a fulfilling life, I urge you to seek psychotherapy. I have worked in mental health and substance abuse agencies and have helped many people address painful issues. It is most rewarding to be able to guide people to a more satisfying life experience. I am experienced in crisis counseling, individual therapy, substance abuse and group work. I have training in PTSD, Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Mindful Self Compassion. I use IFS and self compassion to address anxiety, depression, substance abuse, trauma, relationship issues and other life challenges.

I am a caring straight shooting therapist best for the person who wants direction and honesty to effect quick change in themselves and their lives. I have a long history of helping people who are struggling with various issues in life. My experience is extremely diversified and seasoned. My abilities come from lots of education and an abundance of my own life experience. I utilize various modalities of treatment and integrate whatever will work best for my patients. I will help you to effect positive changes in your life if you are willing to work and accept change. I am a strong believer in God and I utilize spiritual direction .

I believe finding a therapist who strives to understand you as much as you want to understand yourself is so important. I approach my clients by first meeting each client where they are at in order to both learn who they are as a whole & to assess their personal needs & goals. I place great importance in creating a therapeutic relationship consisting of both trust & connection to help my clients feel safe, understood & cared for. My passion is helping my clients throughout various stages & struggles of life not only overcome what they're facing, but overall, have a better understanding of themselves and how they relate to the world.

As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), couples and families usually come to me because they are already aware that something needs to change. Understanding that relationship dynamics create the need for treatment, I work collaboratively with everyone involved to transform those dynamics. When working with clients to solve the problems they face, I use an inclusive approach, keeping in mind that everyone brings their own unique knowledge, perspective, strengths, and resources to their situation. I’m committed to using my understanding and expertise in mental health and relationships to help clients achieve their goals

Are you missing appreciation? Anxious and having trust issues? Do you feel a lack of sexual desire? Are you fighting more than enjoying each other? I can help you stop the negative cycle. Feel love again. Feel intimate again. I am a highly trained and experienced couples therapist. I am easy to talk to and skilled at creating tools to foster healthy connections between couples and families. Together, we repair your relationship by introducing new methods of communication to increase empathy and flexibility.

Hello! My name is Katie and I have been working in behavioral health for over seven years. I have spent more than five years working in inpatient psychiatry, where I have worked with adults diagnosed with mental health disorders, including Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, and Schizoaffective Disorder, in addition to polysubstance use disorders. I have extensive experience working with children and adolescents specializing in Anxiety, ADHD, Major Depressive Disorder, and Gender Dysphoric Disorder. My passion is working with children and teens. My approach to psychotherapy is person-centered with a touch of humor!

Hello, I'm Buki, a seasoned Licensed Mental Health Counselor dedicated to guiding individuals through life's complexities. With over 5 years of practice, I specialize in supporting adolescents and adults from diverse backgrounds. Have you heard the saying, "With every hardship, comes ease?" Hardship is part of the human experience and ease can come in the form of a professional to guide and support you. You may be grappling with the weight of life's challenges, longing for relief and guidance. Maybe you are seeking understanding, coping mechanisms, and a compassionate ally to navigate their journey towards healing and resilience.

Hi I’m Dr. Ev Kotowska. My passion as a clinician is to orient you towards a healing path that provides you with a deeper sense of purpose and meaning. I am patient-centered and integrate contemporary psychotherapy with eastern meditative and spiritual traditions. My training has covered the lifespan-from infants to elderly adults in multiple settings treating a wide range of mental health and behavioral difficulties that interfere with daily living. I am committed to creating a safe and warm environment utilizing evidence-based techniques and research to inform my practice and to help clients move toward their desired outcome.

There is nothing more exciting then working with the resiliency of the human spirit, whether it is individual, child, co-joint, marital or family therapy. I have advanced training in psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, DBT and interpersonal treatment modalities. My hope is to create a safeplace so you can explore and grow while managing the ups and downs of this journey we call life.

Beginning therapy, whether you are going for the first time, or are restarting a process can feel difficult and even lonely. There is a never a "bad" time to take that first step, and finding the right therapist can help you make that long lasting change that you deserve. By building a relationship centered on safety, authenticity, and collaboration, I help to foster an environment where you can begin to explore, heal, and grow. My approach to psychotherapy is focused on finding a treatment that is tailored to your needs - not "one-size-fits-all."

"We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give." ~Winston Churchill