Life is a dynamic, creative process - your therapy should be so as well. If you feel that your life is overbalanced with drudgery and that joy is often eclipsed by an unfulfilled sense of simply getting through the days - I believe I can help. If you are seeking a direct, highly interactional psychoanalyst with whom you can engage, explore, learn about yourself, and jump-start your life, I look forward to meeting with you and/or your partner.

Constant stress and shame are overwhelming. They can leave you feeling stuck. Guilt develops. Frustration abounds. Daily activities are interrupted. It all leaves you exhausted. It’s time to embrace a deeper body mind connection using holistic alternatives to create your ideal healthy lifestyle. Creative arts therapy can help you reconnect with yourself and live the life you deserve. *Telehealth services will be utilized for sessions and offered through an online platform to experience therapy from the comfort of your own home!

ONLINE THERAPY AVAILABLE. If you are facing life's challenges, I am here to help. I utilize a person-centered, eclectic approach to psychotherapy, focusing on evidenced-based treatment modalities (incorporating cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and motivational interviewing) to empower children, adolescents, and adults to begin the healing process. I provide a safe therapeutic space for my clients. In our sessions, we will discuss your concerns and goals and clarify the difficulties you are facing.

Life can be filled with challenging moments, situations and relationships. Such encounters can cause depression, anxiety and isolation. Life events may lead to unhealthy coping mechanisms that can evolve into self-destructive behaviors or relationships. I believe that healing and insight are stimulated by an interpersonal connection provided through a therapeutic alliance between the client and the therapist. I am trained in psychoanalytic psychotherapy, motivational interviewing, and multiple behavioral therapies. I have years of experience as a therapist working in a renowned outpatient substance abuse and mental health facility.

I would like to be known for my compassion and humanity. Although I do have varied specialties, I..e. eating disorders, couple counseling, work with families with disabled members, etc. I am proficient in many areas, I.e, anxiety, depression, self esteem, communicating. I am eager to consult other disciplines, if necessary and will access any resources that my client needs. I respect every client that I work with and offer strategies, encouraging them to make their own decisions and trust in their own choices. I take pride in helping people to be proactive and am rewarded by their success.

To be heard in a non-judgmental, empathic way provides an environment to safely explore your relationship with others and with yourself. To be heard and have that understanding communicated in clear, compassionate terms helps support you while we explore its meaning and consequences. When better ways of dealing with life stressors are discovered, unsuccessful ways of coping are automatically shed and new skills appear.

Our primary goal in working together is guiding you toward a more happy, meaningful and fulfilling life. From work, to marriage, to social relationships, and raising children, you will learn effective emotion coaching skills that you will be able to apply across all areas of your life. My overarching approach includes chasing the good life not just looking at what's not working. Together we will increase positive emotions, engagement, meaning, and relationships in your life. I believe that good practice is based in scientifically supported interventions.

Given my certifications in the Gottman method and Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) I am trained in helping couples build and rebuild friendship and intimacy, manage conflict better and create increased shared meaning. Research indicates that secure attachment and emotionally fulfilling relationships are integral components of mental and physical health, and that emotionally focused interventions have the power to establish and recreate supportive bonds among individuals. I am therefore dedicated to the understanding of individual health and dysfunction in the context of relationship with others and the enhancement of couple and family

I am passionate about advocating and assisting our powerful Generation Z, ages 6-24 years old. If your child falls into that category, I am sure you recognize how deeply your child feels for others, can sometimes get down on themselves, and how integral technology is to their lives. I get it! Life is very different now, and it is important that your child has the outlets and the supports they need to process their thoughts, feelings, and curb undesirable behaviors. Let's create the life that's best for your family together!

Living in today's world is stressful, causing multiple psychological and physical issues to surface. You may find yourself having relationship and couples issues, anxiety, addiction, motivation, employment, life coaching, and financial issues. My style of Therapy is eclectic, encompassing behavioral, cognitive, motivational, psychodynamic, modalities in a safe environment.

Are life's obstacles getting you down? Does it feel impossible to get ahead or to get over the past? Life can be overwhelming. Let’s work to overcome negative emotions such as anxiety, sadness, irritability, and any other feelings that may be weighing you down. Together, we will learn to think about our problems in more manageable ways and develop skills to deal with those issues that are individualized to you.

(Accepting new clients for December!) Has COVID really tested you and your relationship with your partner(s)? Are you feeling depressed, anxious, or just unsure about your relationship? Maybe you have tried several things such as practicing self care, or spicing it up, and still find that things remain the same. Want to take charge and live the life you deserve, be sexually satisfied, and also improve the quality of your relationship? You found the right person! I believe that creating overall awareness and breaking dysfunctional patterns can help you move forward.

I invite you to take a journey on a "therapeutic pathway" to promote personal health and wellness. Feelings of being overwhelmed, anxious and depressed often present with the many obstacles one faces in every day life. Taking care of one's self both physically and emotionally is essential for healing. I can guide you in a nurturing, empathetic environment by giving you coping skills to reduce negative feelings and provide insight into the challenges you are experiencing. I will help you focus on living a life that is less reactive and more directed.

I am a holistic and intuitive psychotherapist radiating with warmth and empathy. My practice is a sacred space for you to heal and connect with your inherent worth. My unique approach focuses on utilizing evidenced based theories combined with alternative mind and body approaches. I am wholeheartedly committed to helping others out of pain and suffering and driven to do whatever it takes to help my clients experience a healthier more joyful way of life.

As a therapist, I prioritize getting to know the whole person and deeply value the unique relationship that grows within the therapeutic space. I have a special interest in the Queer community and work from a feminist, body positive orientation. My experience includes an array of settings and treatment modalities from eating disorders, intimate partner violence, intensive in-home family therapy to career counseling.

I specialize in working with couples, marriages, and families. I aim to increase healthier communication, understanding and on building a stronger connection, beginning from the first therapy session. I provide psychotherapy without judgement or blame, in a supportive, empathic and caring environment. I work with individuals, couples and families of diverse backgrounds, ages and sexual orientations. I look to empower people and to help them tap into their inner resources, to develop coping strategies to manage stressful situations, and to find solutions to their relational challenges.

Have you been wanting to make meaningful changes in your life but feel hesitant to start therapy? I know how courageous making this move is, and provide a relaxed, supportive atmosphere as you explore your emotional life. I partner with you to identify your goals for personal growth. Together we create a safe space for you to clarify patterns of behavior and thinking that may be bogging you down. We can look at repeated sources of disappointment or dissatisfaction so that you can grow away from them and into a more vibrant relation to yourself, others, and the world.

This sucks, I get it. You're on here trolling psychology today profiles trying to find a friendly face and a bio that "speaks" to you. Hoping to find a glimmer of hope that makes you believe you won't feel this way forever. I understand and I'm here to help. Do you feel like you're in a slump and can't get out of it? Have you just gone through a big change in your life and don't know what to do next? Do you have a hard time saying "no" to others or ever worry you're living your life for someone else? I have your back to turn this around. I specialize in helping people live authentic lives and manage life transitions.

Dr. Sugar is the founder of Behavioral Psych Studio, a group practice dedicated to providing effective, evidence-based treatment to teens, adults, couples and families struggling with psychological or social issues. Specifically, we use Cognitive Behavioral and Dialectical Behavioral Therapies to help clients learn more about themselves and create the lives they want to be living. At BPS we treat people struggling with Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Emotion Dysregulation issues, and Substance Abuse. Likewise, we offer services to parents and teens experiencing high-conflict relationships. We are committed to helping parents gain the knowledge and tools necessary to improve their relationship with their teens.

I am a Clinical Mental Health counselor at South Shore Psychological Care. I earned my B.A. in Fine Art and a minor in Psychology from S.U.N.Y Plattsburgh. I have spent the last ten years aiding military families by using my training in psychology throughout Europe and America. This inspired me to continue my education and complete my Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University in Missouri. I utilize Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and a Family Systems Approach to help my clients become best versions of them.