Therapists in Oyster Bay, NY

Deirdre built First Step Therapy & Wellness Group from the ground up and has been hands on every step of the way. Her work ethic is indisputable and she is completely invested in creating a cohesive work environment adhering to values such as mutual respect and equality. She believes healthy doses of restraint combined with self discipline are key components to her success both personally and professionally. Deirdre is highly regarded by her peers and is a long-standing staple within the community where she is committed to creating a safe secure environment for her clients and colleagues. Ms. Holland currently maintains an established private practice

***Email/Text preferred*** We believe that in every challenging moment in life lies the opportunity for change. Change can often be scary and/or difficult however necessary to achieve inner peace, counseling can help move forward the process to achieve mental health. Wellness is key and in our conversations I explore your values during counseling therapy sessions. We do explore all aspects of life that are important including physical, mental, emotional, financial, and spiritual health. Typically our initial counseling sessions conversations are casual, it is a platform to ensure that I am the right fit for you.

I am a Marriage and Family Therapist who understands the difficulty in making the decision to start your therapeutic journey. You're doing great by taking your first step and choosing to see a therapist! As a therapist I believe in creating a safe space where my clients feel like they can learn more about themselves and reach their personal goals. It's also okay if you don't know what those goals look like. Vulnerability is a strength and I like to work from a strength-based approach. I have experience working with families, couples, individuals and children. I am passionate about my work and look forward to learning more about you.

Hi! Thanks for being here. I will give it my all to help you move from struggling to thriving and beyond the doubt and fear that holds you back in life. I ensure you are comfortable and motivated to believe in your ability to solve your own problems and heal from the past so it no longer controls your present. I work with individuals, couples, families, & groups and focus on strengths, resources, and resilience. As an EMDR certified therapist, I don't waste any time in working together towards FAST results.

Steeped in 18 years of heart and hustle, my journey began in 2002, fresh out of Hunter College with a master's degree in social work. Since then, I've walked alongside a beautiful mix of people: the spirited youth, busy adults, and our cherished elderly. Whether it's guiding teenagers through their roller-coaster years, helping adults navigate life's twists and turns, calming the storms of ADHD, offering a safe harbor to those facing anxiety or depression, or standing strong with survivors of domestic violence, I’m there — steady, understanding, and ready to help.

It just won't stop. Life feels like a constant fight to stay above water. The sadness, the pain, the monotony of it all, is dragging you down. It's a constant fight against depression, but you aren't sure why. Once upon a time, you felt the possibility of happiness and joy, but now it's all about going through the motions, fighting against the sadness. And it's getting harder and harder to fake it. You're starting to wonder about the meaning of life; what the purpose of all of this is. You've tried coaching, talking to friends, maybe even some therapists, but nothing is sticking and you desperately need help getting out of this fog.

The therapeutic relationship is a sacred interpersonal bond built on trust. Together, we’ll co-create a space to overcome your obstacles, shift lifestyle or behavioral patterns, and tap into your innate capacity for resilience. I view my work through an anti-oppressive social justice lens, which will deepen your understanding of how your environment, your family, and your community can impact you. We may explore anything from the trickle down effect of workplace stress, to the impact of media violence on children, or anything else that may be on your mind.

I invite you to step into a sanctuary of affirmation, warmth, and practical guidance with me, Dr. Deb, a personable and highly experienced licensed psychotherapist and relationship coach. I am here to guide you through life’s ups & downs and get you unstuck and feeling better. I will help you find actionable solutions to the issues you struggle with – work, breaks-ups, mood, anxiety, stress, sadness, unhealthy patterns, pain, depression, relationships, life goals, substances, communication, and so much more. Together we will untangle life’s complexities and find a path to increased happiness and balance. (Really!)

Providing clients with a safe and supportive space where they can come as their "TRUE AUTHENTIC SELF", while overcoming their barriers has always been my prime mission. Hello, I'm Lillian. Licensed Master Social Worker with a strong background with working with individuals of the mental health population. My focus is strength- based, which utilizes an eclectic approach to treatment . We all need assistance in remembering our greatness from within, along with the areas in which we could improve.

“ Susan has changed my life for the better and could not be more grateful! She’s taken the time to listen and understand my worries and has discussed each part when I’ve been ready to do so. She has given me a different perspective on life has helped me form a bond back with my family and helped massively with my PTSD." “Working with Susan was an amazing experience. She is very direct and straightforward but with a loving touch that lets you know, she truly cares. She approaches your discussions/ situations with empathy open-mindedness that's warm and inviting."

A seasoned Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist, I obtained my Master's in Clinical Social Work from the prestigious Fordham University's Advanced Standing Program, specializing in therapy for couples, individuals, and young people. I further honed my expertise with a postgraduate degree from the Albert Ellis Institute.

I am a distinguished NY and NJ licensed psychologist, bringing a sense of sanctity and integrity to the therapy room. With a wealth of experience in psychotherapy, I expertly guide individuals through the complexities of interpersonal relationships, trauma, identity issues, mood disorders, life transitions, grief, adoption, and more. My practice is underpinned by a deep respect for the vulnerable and sacred space that therapy provides.

I specialize in working with first generation individuals and families to help you better understand yourself in relation to culture, values and expectations throughout your life cycle. I understand the unique challenges and opportunities that come with navigating the feelings of belonging and not belonging to a culture, and its impact on one’s sense of self. Using a trauma-informed and narrative approach, I help clients understand and heal from the effects of generational trauma and family enmeshment, while also helping you forge a relationship with your own unique story.

I am currently offering a free consultation for my services. Licensed in NY and NJ. It takes courage to ask for help, but the rewards of doing so can lead to a lifetime of fulfillment. I understand and have experienced the emotional challenges life has to offer. In working together, we will cultivate growth by understanding the obstacles that you face and develop solutions that can help you gain control of your life and achieve your goals.

In order to shift anything, one must reach, with a gentle touch, the parts of ourselves that are able to transform. It’s only human to want to heal in order to function at our optimal capacity, whatever that might be for us. I passionately hold that we could all use a way to slow down our rapidly evolving lives—a way to hold space for what drives us forward, or slows us down in ways we’d like to speed up. Therapy is a space to peel back layers to help you move toward being fully expressed, in steady, easy participation with your life—even with its inevitable ups and downs and the in-between spaces.

Taking this step in pursuing therapy to honor yourself and your journey of personal growth is to be commended! You are the expert of your own lived experience and together we will create a personalized and transformative plan to place you on the path toward increased self-awareness, self-compassion, and change. Using trauma-informed therapy, I specialize in providing individual/group counseling to survivors of Gender-Based Violence. In addition I have experience working with at-risk adolescent and the LGBTQ population. As a first-generation immigrant and a woman of color, I am particularly interested in empowering all individuals.

Thank you for reaching out to Dr. Roksana Badruddoja. Family Constellation Therapy is a systemic psychospiritual therapeutic model that reveals the hidden intergenerational dynamics in a family/relationship/situation and the therapeutic approach works towards balancing/neutralizing/healing the system. Dr. Badruddoja has developed a distinctive interfaith/intercultural trauma liberation method—using family and national systems; phenomenology; existentialism; epigenetics and neuroplasticity; emotions; somatics; inner/outer childs; and genotraumagrams—known as Intergenerational Family Trauma Liberation Constellation or IF-TLC.

Greetings! I know how hard it is to find the right therapist for yourself; I've been there! I am poised to guide individuals from diverse backgrounds toward a path of holistic healing and personal growth. My areas of expertise are providing specialized care for individuals dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder, navigating the challenges of generalized anxiety disorder and major depressive disorder, assisting clients in managing symptoms associated with personality disorders and bipolar disorder, and helping individuals adapt to life changes and transitions.