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Better Life Associates
PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Oyster Bay, NY 11771
Hi, I'm Dr. Allegra Borghese. I'm passionate about helping people connect to their innate resources for healing and making meaning. Through a warm and committed therapeutic alliance, I foster awareness and growth in children, adolescents, and adults to overcome life's challenges. In addition to my doctorate from Fordham University, my training includes work in psychiatric hospitals, VA hospitals, addiction and eating disorder facilities, college counseling centers, and communities clinics.
Hi, I'm Dr. Allegra Borghese. I'm passionate about helping people connect to their innate resources for healing and making meaning. Through a warm and committed therapeutic alliance, I foster awareness and growth in children, adolescents, and adults to overcome life's challenges. In addition to my doctorate from Fordham University, my training includes work in psychiatric hospitals, VA hospitals, addiction and eating disorder facilities, college counseling centers, and communities clinics.
(516) 309-4863 View (516) 309-4863
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Kathleen Brammer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Oyster Bay, NY 11771  (Online Only)
Hello ! I have worked as a therapist and counselor in a variety of settings over the past 23 years, particularly with adolescents and adults struggling with a variety of life transitions as well as psychiatric concerns. I believe my role as a therapist is to work side by side with you to achieve your goals and feel BETTER! Authenticity, honesty creativity and humor are my trademarks.I work to make sure you are heard and valued!
Hello ! I have worked as a therapist and counselor in a variety of settings over the past 23 years, particularly with adolescents and adults struggling with a variety of life transitions as well as psychiatric concerns. I believe my role as a therapist is to work side by side with you to achieve your goals and feel BETTER! Authenticity, honesty creativity and humor are my trademarks.I work to make sure you are heard and valued!
(516) 788-8192 View (516) 788-8192
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Jean Marie Furino-Mimmo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, MPS
Verified Verified
Oyster Bay, NY 11771
In order for therapy to work, it's important to choose the right therapist-someone you trust, someone who makes you feel cared for, someone who has the experience to help you make changes for the better in your life. I am a warm, caring and supportive psychotherapist who will make you feel safe and comfortable. I can help you cope with and heal from a variety of mental health issues and the stressors that life presents. I have extensive experience and success working with individuals suffering with anxiety, panic attacks and agoraphobia.
In order for therapy to work, it's important to choose the right therapist-someone you trust, someone who makes you feel cared for, someone who has the experience to help you make changes for the better in your life. I am a warm, caring and supportive psychotherapist who will make you feel safe and comfortable. I can help you cope with and heal from a variety of mental health issues and the stressors that life presents. I have extensive experience and success working with individuals suffering with anxiety, panic attacks and agoraphobia.
(516) 252-3493 View (516) 252-3493
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Carol Torossian
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Oyster Bay, NY 11771
I am a clinical psychologist who has been trained in both psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral therapy. I tailor my approach based on the needs of my client and work closely to ensure a successful professional relationship. I work well with adolescents and adults, with issues ranging from life adjustments to more severe mood and psychological disorders. I am also collaborative with psychiatrists in the treatment of my clients.
I am a clinical psychologist who has been trained in both psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral therapy. I tailor my approach based on the needs of my client and work closely to ensure a successful professional relationship. I work well with adolescents and adults, with issues ranging from life adjustments to more severe mood and psychological disorders. I am also collaborative with psychiatrists in the treatment of my clients.
(516) 252-3590 View (516) 252-3590
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Richard F Behmoiras
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD
Not Verified Not Verified
Oyster Bay, NY 11771
Helping individuals, couples and families for over 35 years in private practice and clinical settings integrating nutritional, eclectic behavioral and cognititve therapies
Helping individuals, couples and families for over 35 years in private practice and clinical settings integrating nutritional, eclectic behavioral and cognititve therapies
(516) 588-7487 View (516) 588-7487
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Carline M Napolitano
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, R, BCD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oyster Bay, NY 11771
Waitlist for new clients
There is no need to face some of life's challenges alone. The mission of my practice is to offer individuals, couples and families, a safe place to explore all of life's possibilities.
There is no need to face some of life's challenges alone. The mission of my practice is to offer individuals, couples and families, a safe place to explore all of life's possibilities.
(516) 450-5946 View (516) 450-5946
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Sally Barbour Branch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Oyster Bay, NY 11771
I am Bilingual/Bicultural and have over 28 years experience treating Individuals and Couples. Conflicts impeding communication and resolution of self-destructive behaviors are typical concerns raised in therapy. Clients often are looking for new strategies to help cope with life's changing circumstances and to remove obstacles preventing growth. To explore these issues, a safe and confidential environment must be established. I am dedicated to working with care, compassion and respect for my clients throughout the therapeutic process.
I am Bilingual/Bicultural and have over 28 years experience treating Individuals and Couples. Conflicts impeding communication and resolution of self-destructive behaviors are typical concerns raised in therapy. Clients often are looking for new strategies to help cope with life's changing circumstances and to remove obstacles preventing growth. To explore these issues, a safe and confidential environment must be established. I am dedicated to working with care, compassion and respect for my clients throughout the therapeutic process.
(847) 920-7459 View (847) 920-7459
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Stevie Blum
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oyster Bay, NY 11771  (Online Only)
Many of us fall victim to black-and-white / all-or-nothing thinking. For example, you may think you are either always right or the world's biggest failure. When we ignore the nuances in everyone and everything, we limit ourselves unnecessarily. The truth is that no one is either all good or all bad and we often experience many conflicting emotions at once. Challenging this rigid way of viewing the world allows us to examine ourselves and others with more curiosity and compassion. Once we accept ourselves and reality as it is, we can change the things that do not serve us.
Many of us fall victim to black-and-white / all-or-nothing thinking. For example, you may think you are either always right or the world's biggest failure. When we ignore the nuances in everyone and everything, we limit ourselves unnecessarily. The truth is that no one is either all good or all bad and we often experience many conflicting emotions at once. Challenging this rigid way of viewing the world allows us to examine ourselves and others with more curiosity and compassion. Once we accept ourselves and reality as it is, we can change the things that do not serve us.
(332) 242-2907 View (332) 242-2907
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Gavin Ryan Shafron
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Oyster Bay, NY 11771
Especially for some of the most successful among us, we can hold ourselves to the highest standards of performance in all areas. Sometimes we may feel that we're supposed to have all the answers to the challenges life throws our way, even when that isn’t always possible. An achievement focus can come at the expense of other areas of our lives. I see therapy as a collaborative experience. I work with individuals and couples to help unlock what holds them back to gain an understanding of how our histories shape our present, while building a foundation of skills in the here-in-now to promote healing and a future that is self-defined.
Especially for some of the most successful among us, we can hold ourselves to the highest standards of performance in all areas. Sometimes we may feel that we're supposed to have all the answers to the challenges life throws our way, even when that isn’t always possible. An achievement focus can come at the expense of other areas of our lives. I see therapy as a collaborative experience. I work with individuals and couples to help unlock what holds them back to gain an understanding of how our histories shape our present, while building a foundation of skills in the here-in-now to promote healing and a future that is self-defined.
(929) 284-7971 View (929) 284-7971
Marriage Counseling Therapists

How does marriage counseling work?

Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.

How long does marriage counseling typically last?

Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.

Is marriage counseling effective?

Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.

Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?

Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.