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VR-1 Psychological Solutions, PLLC
PsyD, DNA-PHP, CPC, CCTP, CMHIMP
Verified Verified
Plainview, NY 11803
With a dedication to excellence along with genuine warmth and empathy, I place your well-being at the forefront of our work together. Feel free to reach out via email or phone for compassionate and personalized psychology services. You can count on receiving dedicated support and guidance on your journey to mental, emotional, and physical wellness.
With a dedication to excellence along with genuine warmth and empathy, I place your well-being at the forefront of our work together. Feel free to reach out via email or phone for compassionate and personalized psychology services. You can count on receiving dedicated support and guidance on your journey to mental, emotional, and physical wellness.
(941) 226-8506 View (941) 226-8506
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Pamela Price-Lerner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Plainview, NY 11803  (Online Only)
If you are feeling stressed, anxious, or just going through something, I will help you feel more empowered as we explore what you are going through, find your strengths & learn how to use them effectively. Together, we will identify and change your negative & unhelpful thoughts & behaviors that keep you stuck & unhappy or stressed. I love to work with clients to make lasting changes in their lives that improve their mental health. I love the deep and meaningful connections formed with my clients. I offer virtual individual counseling & marriage counseling. Now offering intensive sessions for individuals, couples and EMDR.
If you are feeling stressed, anxious, or just going through something, I will help you feel more empowered as we explore what you are going through, find your strengths & learn how to use them effectively. Together, we will identify and change your negative & unhelpful thoughts & behaviors that keep you stuck & unhappy or stressed. I love to work with clients to make lasting changes in their lives that improve their mental health. I love the deep and meaningful connections formed with my clients. I offer virtual individual counseling & marriage counseling. Now offering intensive sessions for individuals, couples and EMDR.
(516) 469-3495 View (516) 469-3495
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Alysia Sobhraj
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Plainview, NY 11803  (Online Only)
We are living a life where we always have to be “on.” Life is nonstop, whatever the focus is. You are anxious constantly and feeling overwhelmed daily. You are the person everyone goes to for support but now it’s time to focus on you. Therapy is a space for you to put a stop to the nonstop. Every individual deserves to have a therapeutic space to unpack some of the baggage that is weighing on him/her/them. As sessions progress, you’ll feel equipped in managing your busy days as well as build skills and insight towards what may have been holding you back from living the life you want to live.
We are living a life where we always have to be “on.” Life is nonstop, whatever the focus is. You are anxious constantly and feeling overwhelmed daily. You are the person everyone goes to for support but now it’s time to focus on you. Therapy is a space for you to put a stop to the nonstop. Every individual deserves to have a therapeutic space to unpack some of the baggage that is weighing on him/her/them. As sessions progress, you’ll feel equipped in managing your busy days as well as build skills and insight towards what may have been holding you back from living the life you want to live.
(516) 550-5272 View (516) 550-5272
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Nancy Berlow
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Plainview, NY 11803
I specialize in loss and bereavement. My work provides strength to people who are managing a loss. You may have experienced the loss of a partner, child, or parent. You may have undergone a pregnancy loss or have infertility struggles. Or you are dealing with a shift in a relationship or change at work. Coping with these situations is challenging. It is critical to get compassionate support and develop strategies to manage feelings associated with loss. It is okay to feel sad, and normal to even feel anger. I will help guide you to understand your feelings and develop mechanisms to manage your experience.
I specialize in loss and bereavement. My work provides strength to people who are managing a loss. You may have experienced the loss of a partner, child, or parent. You may have undergone a pregnancy loss or have infertility struggles. Or you are dealing with a shift in a relationship or change at work. Coping with these situations is challenging. It is critical to get compassionate support and develop strategies to manage feelings associated with loss. It is okay to feel sad, and normal to even feel anger. I will help guide you to understand your feelings and develop mechanisms to manage your experience.
(516) 806-4112 View (516) 806-4112
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Nancy Ivry
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Plainview, NY 11803
"You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think." (A.A. Milne). Helping a client become or feel more empowered is a key approach I take in my practice. I focus on helping my clients reflect on personal issues in order to better understand them and make the positive changes they desire to make.
"You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think." (A.A. Milne). Helping a client become or feel more empowered is a key approach I take in my practice. I focus on helping my clients reflect on personal issues in order to better understand them and make the positive changes they desire to make.
(516) 260-4861 View (516) 260-4861
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Max Benezra
Counselor, EdM, MA, LMHC-D
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Plainview, NY 11803
You can't adjust the wind, but we can adjust the sails; while we may not be able to change the factors that come our way, we can change the ways in which we approach whatever has caused difficulty. This quote encapsulates my sensitive, inviting, and unique approach to psychotherapy. I work with a variety of patients, and specialize in therapy for young adults, as well as therapy for psychotherapists and other helping professionals. I listen sensitively, towards an unbiased understanding of you and your story. Together we will explore, leaving you with a better understanding of yourself.
You can't adjust the wind, but we can adjust the sails; while we may not be able to change the factors that come our way, we can change the ways in which we approach whatever has caused difficulty. This quote encapsulates my sensitive, inviting, and unique approach to psychotherapy. I work with a variety of patients, and specialize in therapy for young adults, as well as therapy for psychotherapists and other helping professionals. I listen sensitively, towards an unbiased understanding of you and your story. Together we will explore, leaving you with a better understanding of yourself.
(516) 387-6972 View (516) 387-6972
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South Shore Counseling and Psychological Services
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Plainview, NY 11803
South Shore Counseling is a private practice on beautiful Crossways Park Drive North in Woodbury, right off of the 135! We accept the majority of major insurance plans. Our talented psychotherapists have a variety of clinical specialties; we work with a wide range of patients of all ages through many presenting issues: anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD, PTSD, relationship issues, family-of-origin issues, school/college issues, adjustment-related disorders, and Workers' Comp/No Fault cases, among others. Being part of your development and healing is our true privilege. We have additional locations in Wantagh and Amityville.
South Shore Counseling is a private practice on beautiful Crossways Park Drive North in Woodbury, right off of the 135! We accept the majority of major insurance plans. Our talented psychotherapists have a variety of clinical specialties; we work with a wide range of patients of all ages through many presenting issues: anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD, PTSD, relationship issues, family-of-origin issues, school/college issues, adjustment-related disorders, and Workers' Comp/No Fault cases, among others. Being part of your development and healing is our true privilege. We have additional locations in Wantagh and Amityville.
(516) 785-0323 View (516) 785-0323
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Ian Walz
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Plainview, NY 11803
As of 8/24/24 I am currently accepting new clients! If you have found your way here, you may be craving change. I am here to assist you on your journey. I work best with individuals struggling with low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, history of trauma, and/or attachment issues.
As of 8/24/24 I am currently accepting new clients! If you have found your way here, you may be craving change. I am here to assist you on your journey. I work best with individuals struggling with low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, history of trauma, and/or attachment issues.
(518) 808-1075 View (518) 808-1075
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Family and Personal Counseling
Counselor, MS, LMHC, ASAC, CCH
Verified Verified
Plainview, NY 11803
We are by your side! No matter the issue that you are facing... anxiety, depression, life issues, family issues, grief, trauma, couples therapy, stress relief, etc... we are ready to help. In this widely acclaimed practice, Ron Villano, M.S., LMHC, ASAC, CCH has assembled an elite team of over 35 providers. Our decades of success in talk therapy comes from creating a customized approach designed to encourage you to face your challenges with new life skills and professional support. You are here looking for that fresh start... and we will answer your call TODAY.
We are by your side! No matter the issue that you are facing... anxiety, depression, life issues, family issues, grief, trauma, couples therapy, stress relief, etc... we are ready to help. In this widely acclaimed practice, Ron Villano, M.S., LMHC, ASAC, CCH has assembled an elite team of over 35 providers. Our decades of success in talk therapy comes from creating a customized approach designed to encourage you to face your challenges with new life skills and professional support. You are here looking for that fresh start... and we will answer your call TODAY.
(516) 271-3126 View (516) 271-3126
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Dana Sperber
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Plainview, NY 11803
The journey from adolescence to young adulthood can be stressful and overwhelming for both individuals and their families. Between social pressures, academic expectations, and familial relationships, some people can get trapped in a cycle of negative emotions. I work with teenagers, young adults and their families who are struggling through this exciting time full of changes. I have helped individuals and families build strength and resilience in a number of settings, including schools, mental health clinics and as a pediatric social worker in NYC hospital systems.
The journey from adolescence to young adulthood can be stressful and overwhelming for both individuals and their families. Between social pressures, academic expectations, and familial relationships, some people can get trapped in a cycle of negative emotions. I work with teenagers, young adults and their families who are struggling through this exciting time full of changes. I have helped individuals and families build strength and resilience in a number of settings, including schools, mental health clinics and as a pediatric social worker in NYC hospital systems.
(516) 460-9732 View (516) 460-9732
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Kristen Whelan - People Pleasing - Relationship Challenges
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Plainview, NY 11803
Relatability is key when it comes to the therapy room! We each have experiences that shape the way we view ourselves, our relationships, and the world around us. I will help you reconnect with yourself and build genuine and thriving relationships. I am a Clinical Social Worker with more than twelve years of experience supporting adults (18+) and couples in overcoming anxiety/depression, relationship challenges, self-esteem, chronic stress, and life-transitions.
Relatability is key when it comes to the therapy room! We each have experiences that shape the way we view ourselves, our relationships, and the world around us. I will help you reconnect with yourself and build genuine and thriving relationships. I am a Clinical Social Worker with more than twelve years of experience supporting adults (18+) and couples in overcoming anxiety/depression, relationship challenges, self-esteem, chronic stress, and life-transitions.
(516) 908-9513 View (516) 908-9513
Narrative Therapists

Is narrative therapy evidence-based?

Narrative therapy is not well-studied, and it may not be as effective in treating mental health conditions when compared with evidence-based treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy. Some small studies do show that depressed and anxious individuals who were treated with narrative therapy reported improvement in anxiety and depression symptoms.

How long does narrative therapy last?

Narrative therapy is less structured when compared with psychoanalysis, for example. Narrative therapy is more open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a few months, and sometimes a year or longer. Patients see their therapist one to two times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a person’s challenges and progress. Individuals can also practice the principles of narrative therapy after treatment has ended.

Does narrative therapy work?

Narrative therapy can help a person manage or reduce symptoms of conditions like depression or anxiety. This type of therapy encourages a person to reflect on the moments of their life when their particular problem was not at the forefront of their minds—perhaps life celebrations, achievements, and other successes. The individual is encouraged to rewrite their storyline as if their particular problem was not part of their life. This therapy may offer benefits that are hard to measure.

What are the possible limitations of narrative therapy?

Narrative therapy is person-centered or client-centered, and the health professional pays more attention to the subjective narratives that are constructed by the client, as opposed to other objective measures. The therapist privileges the individual’s perspective over all others. This open form may feel frustrating for individuals seeking a more structured approach; certainly, no one therapy type will work for every individual.