Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Nassau County, NY

I have over 25 years of experience helping clients heal from anxiety, depression, grief, low self esteem, trauma, including PTSD and relational trauma, relationship challenges and self destructive tendencies. We will work together to understand how the challenges you are experiencing impact you, and how you can heal most effectively. Each client has a different way of healing, and so I customize my approach based on your individual needs. The approaches I use are trauma recovery, psychodynamic, sensorimotor, mindfulness, and AEDP among others. I am LGBTQ affirming and welcome clients of all ethnicities and cultural backgrounds.

I am a Provisionally Licensed Mental Health Counselor who works with teens and adults. I earned my Masters degree in Mental Health Counseling at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. I work with individual survivors of physical and sexual trauma as well as their loved ones. Additionally, I work with individuals coping with other forms of trauma, anxiety, depression, and stress management as it relates to a variety of stressors and experiences.

It can be very challenging to navigate through life with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, or trauma. If you are looking for someone to help bring relief, I am here for you. I am able to provide support, and help you process your thoughts and feelings I can also share tangible coping strategies to help alleviate your concerns.

Making the decision to seek therapy can be challenging, but ultimately, the choice to do so represents courage, resiliency and a desire to create a more fulfilling life. I strive to provide a safe, welcoming and nurturing environment which is cultivated through a judgment-free zone.

Being a survivor myself, I work with adults who've survived toxic family and unhealthy relationships who are ready to feel safe in their own bodies mentally, emotionally, and physically. We will start to discover on a deep level the root of your discomfort and how to set necessary boundaries to build a solid foundation of trust and self-compassion while letting go of what no longer serves you on your journey to finding the next level you! I help break harmful behavior patterns, increase inner strength, identify toxic personalities, build healthy boundaries and relationships, grow supportive networks, and rewire destructive thoughts.

I am a licensed clinical psychotherapist who treats anxiety, depression, and trauma for children, adolescents, and adults. Each client is treated as the expert on his or herself and is given practical tools to cope with life's challenges. My goal is to create a collaborative plan to help work on personal as well as family-related challenges and obstacles. I view each client as trying their best to navigate the challenges that life often presents and I cater my therapeutic approach to each individual depending on their age and the nature of their goals. I believe we can tackle whatever issues might come your way, together.

I believe in an approach to therapy that simply, "starts where the client is at." Therapy should be tailored to the individual. I believe in a well-rounded approach that considers the social, psychological and biological aspects of one's life. I feel that all too often society pathologizes the individual without taking into account the past and present environmental factors that have influenced where the person is today. I provide a safe, non-judgemental and caring atmosphere to help the individual examine where they are in life and where they would like to be.

Life can be stressful, challenging, and overwhelming at times. You may feel sad, depressed, anxious, and worried. Coping with these uncomfortable feelings and emotions can often be difficult. "All the world is full of suffering; it is also full of overcoming," said an American author Helen Keller. I strongly believe that you have the strength within yourself to overcome any obstacles that life brings with my therapeutic assistance and guidance. I will create a safe, warm, and empathetic environment that will enhance progress toward your goals, support personal growth, and encourage positive change.

Counseling For You Long Island is a group of therapists that have a passion for helping others. They are devoted to helping people through difficulties they are experiencing and are nonjudgemental, supportive and knowledgeable about the issues people face in the world today. Whether you are dealing with trauma, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, or any other issues that cause stress or get in the way of leading a healthy and happy life, there is someone here to help you.

“Look out the other’s window. Try to see the world as your patient sees it”- Irvin D. Yalom

The intake process is quick and easy and serves as the building blocks for understanding the course of therapy. Progress is different for each client but can be measured by a decrease of symptoms. I work with all clients ranging from three years old up to 95-years-old who are struggling with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, PTSD, trauma, personality issues, self-esteem, relationship issues, parenting, college transitions, social issues, special education, behavior modification, phobias, oppositional behavior, grief, and parent-child relationships.

For over 20 years, I have been working with all ages and continue to enjoy helping individuals to improve their quality of life. To best meet the unique needs of my Clients, I individualize my approach via a combination of therapies to help them develop insight and more effective ways to meet life's challenges. I work collaboratively with my Clients, including following their lead, to achieve their goals.

An ideal client is a client that feels comfortable to laugh, geek out/nerd out with, cry, scream and shout and let everything out. An ideal client is someone that works with me and does their homework (yes, I give homework assignments lol). You put in what you get out therapy and I find that that is the best motto to have working in therapy.

I have 25 years of experience working with individuals, couples and families. Often people come to me because they feel overwhelmed, stuck or discouraged. My process is to empower people to help them identify and use their own unique experiences and qualities to achieve a sense of happiness and peace of mind. I specialize in working with adults and teenagers experiencing challenges with love, family, school or work. I have additional areas of specialty in co-dependency, OCD, grief, and trauma.

We all have our stories to tell and narratives to make sense of our lives. But as you go through life, sometimes, things are not at all what they seem. What you feel inside and how you function in your life don’t always align. Hardships such as trauma, abuse, divorce, loss, and feelings of oppression mask and confuse our inner compass. We tend to hold conflict and unfinished business in our bodies. These experiences affect our relationships with others, but more importantly, affect our connection with ourselves.

Maybe you’re suffering from depression or anxiety. Maybe you’re just overwhelmed by your job and your relationships. Either way, I am confident that I can help you. Whether you need help coming up with solutions to your problems, a chance to vent and unload every week, or a space to ‘dive deeper’ into your history, my approach can accommodate you. I uphold that you do not have to ‘find the right fit’ with a really good therapist—they will fit themselves to you. That’s what I aim to do for you.

I specialize in providing telehealth services tailored to individuals seeking support in navigating challenging relationships, managing emotions, and breaking free from patterns of self-sabotage. My practice focuses on empowering those who have experienced adverse and traumatic events, helping them regain control over their lives amidst feelings of inadequacy, insecure attachment style, struggles with boundary-setting, and the weight of chronic anxiety and depression. With expertise in complex PTSD (C-PTSD) and trauma recovery, I offer specialized support to survivors, including those who have endured narcissistic abuse.

Sometimes life throws curves that seem to be insurmountable. Talking with a therapist can help you pay attention to and resolve the conflict that has gotten in the way of you having a more fulfilling life. Problems at work or school, inability to get a good night's rest, overeating are among the issues that you can't see as having you stuck. Depression or anxiety are real issues that must be worked through to get you back on track. Separation and loss are areas that can cause trauma. Trauma can be leaving home to go to college, the loss of a relationship, grief of loosing someone to death. Talking can get you through.

Currently on maternity leave until September 2023. I am a licensed clinical psychologist with training and expertise in both Cognitive Behavior Therapy as well as psychodynamic treatment. I work with young adults and adults and have expertise treating patients with depression, anxiety, PTSD, compulsive and addictive behaviors. I have specialized training in various evidence based treatments for trauma such as Prolonged Exposure (PE) and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). I hope to help patients learn effective ways to cope with stress, manage difficult emotions and communicate well with others.