Motivational Interviewing Therapists in East Elmhurst, NY

Struggling in your adjustment to different areas of your life ? Need someone to come alongside you as you tackle issues in your life ? I am here. I am a dedicated counselor who is known for her caring manner and for her belief that the children, adolescent, adult, elders and family deserve to be heard and given a helping hand by sincere and empathetic professionals.

Jennifer T. Richards is the founder of It’s Yours. Creative Healing. She graduated from New York University in 2011 with a Master’s in Drama Therapy and is an NYS Licensed Creative arts therapist (LCAT). She has worked in adult inpatient psychiatry and outpatient substance use disorder in hospitals/institutions for the past 11 years. She uses drama therapy to teach coping skills and addresses trauma, anxiety, depression, adult children of alcoholics, feeling of abandonment, and people-pleasing. As a result of the therapeutic interventions, the clients demonstrate increased self-esteem, expansion of coping skills, increased part

If you are tired of hurting and in need of healing and transformation, I am the person you are looking for. I am passionate about providing therapy services for individuals, couples and families. I am dedicated to fostering a safe, sacred and nonjudgmental holding space for your personal exploration and growth. My therapeutic focus encompasses a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, grief and loss (which includes a myriad of losses), and the profound impact of childhood sexual abuse. I understand the delicate nature of these experiences and approach each individual with empathy and compassion.

We are a private psychotherapy practice in Corona, Queens. We have extensive experience successfully assessing, counseling and supporting varying client populations in multiple settings, We have multiple bilingual specialized professionals for your service and care. We specialize in all types of psychological disorders, ADHD, ADD, ODD, Depression, Anxiety to name a few. We provide parenting classes, marriage counseling, psychotherapy for adolescents, group family therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, play therapy for children, students with academic and behavioral problems, response prevention and more.

**EMAIL IS BEST* You and I will work together to face the challenges you may have. As a Social Worker & Certified Life Coach, I am committed to helping you find your strength and motivation so you can accomplish your goals. I adapt my work method to meet the needs for each of my patients. Together we will make changes and work to achieve a less anxious life. Everyone feels anxious at times. Worrying can be helpful when it spurs you to take action and solve a problem. But if you're preoccupied with "what ifs" and worst-case scenarios, worry becomes a problem. Anxiety and constant worry maybe holding you back from your goals.

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.

Therapy is a process of finding a way to abandon behaviors and/or distorted beliefs about yourself that are creating obstacles in your life. Therapy is self-care that can strengthen your inner voice, and help you live in the present moment. I'm here to support you as you navigate life's complexities, whether you're dealing with anxiety, overcoming addiction, healing from childhood trauma, or exploring personal growth.

Whether seeking relief from anxiety and depression, coping with trauma, or working to develop a better sense of who we are and what we want, we all seek therapy because we desire change. And change is difficult. It involves coming to terms with the past, shedding unhelpful habits and learning to function more effectively in the present.

I believe people find they have more success towards improving themselves when they are in a safe place. I am here to help work through and discuss any uncomfortable feelings or issues you may be having both face to face and virtually. In my approach to therapy, I create a safe supportive environment to assist exploration of emerging relationship patterns and themes. It's important to help every individual develop an appreciation for their story and to work on acceptance in order to move forward without feeling alone.