Cigna and Evernorth Therapists in New York

Let’s face it, change happens, and it happens fast. Sometimes we aren't equipped to handle change. And it’s that that we are not up for the challenge, but that challenges emerge when a person attempts to make sense out of change using skills that worked in the past and are no longer meeting their current need. In my role, I take a warm, directive stance to not only challenge, but also empower individuals to reimagine their role as the expert on their life, by creating new alternative perspectives and establishing mastery of new tools and skillset to increase their quality of life.

As a transgender therapist, I bring a unique perspective to the field of mental health. I have personally experienced the challenges and joys of gender identity exploration and transition, which has given me a deep understanding and empathy for my clients who are also navigating these issues.

You are the expert of your life, and I am here to listen, to ask questions, and to help you identify what you need to feel fulfilled. I recognize that you face a unique set of challenges, strengths, and have different areas you wish to improve upon. We will work together to uniquely achieve your goals through an individualized plan. My therapeutic approach is integrative, dynamic, and holistic, which allows for the utilization of several different treatment modalities. I incorporate techniques and skills from Psychodynamic Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Mindfulness.

Deciding to come to therapy can be a difficult decision; one that takes courage and often comes with some anxiety and ambiguity about what the process will entail. I consider empathy, sympathy, and honesty are the key elements to a nurturing and successful therapeutic relationship. I’ve spent the last 4 years training and working with clients at institutions such as New York Presbyterian, New York University and Cornell Medical College. *** Hablo Espanol*****

Are you going through a life transition and having a difficult time figuring out what is the next step? Are you feeling stuck and unsure of what to do? Do you feel like you need to work on your self esteem, or have lost your spark? These are all things I would be excited to help you work through. In my practice I use the special genius in YOU to creatively come up with solutions to life problems and help you get to where you want to be. I find that a creative approach helps to transform oneself in exciting and unexpected ways.

If you are seeking a compassionate, highly trained psychotherapist you have found the right person. I enjoy a full-time private practice and offer flexible and convenient daytime and evening appointments to meet my clients needs. Through mutually defined goals and meaningful therapeutic relationships I help clients relieve their suffering. I have 28 years of professional experience and was a successful Director of a licensed out-patient mental health clinic for 10 years. I have helped people heal from anxiety, panic attacks, agoraphobia, depression, marital discord, eating disorders, addictions, intense grief, attention-deficit disorder and issues of post traumatic stress.

Book an appointment online through our website www.nassaupsychology.org! Tami is board certified in New York State and holds a graduate degree in social work from Adelphi University. She has clinical experience working with adults, children and families with mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression and Trauma. Tami has worked with people of various ages, members of the LGBTQ community and also worked in various settings including an outpatient behavioral health facility, transitional independent living and via telehealth behavioral health.

I am a therapist with over 20 years of experience with adults, aged 18 to mid 70s. Some have been students and others working in diverse fields including art, teaching, acting, social work, design, and in the corporate world. My practice has also included individuals who are thinking about, or in the process of, changing careers.

I work with children, adolescents and adults. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, depression and stress reduction, as well as other psychiatric disorders. Methods include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), meditation, expressive art, play therapy and animal assisted therapy. I have 2 dogs. Dogs are available by appointment only. I also work with individuals with chronic pain. (One dog is a Rescue with 3 legs TRI )

Allowing yourself the simplicity of time and space in a non-judgmental and nurturing environment can feel empowering. I hope to assist you in self-reflection, in gaining new perspectives and in building healthier communication. Through a psychodynamic and strength-based approach, and with the use of cognitive- behaviorial techniques, we'll review tools to help challenge distorted thinking, re-direct narratives, foster creativity and set needed boundaries. I'm here to assist you in any way I can.

I have the upmost respect for the folks who have shown bravery in seeking out therapy. I aim to be authentic and open to the work and appreciate working with folks who are ready to grow and find some relief! I have worked with a broad range of folks who recognize that they have challenges but also recognize the power they have to live a full life in the way that they want to. We all face challenges and setbacks. I hope to work with folks who are prepared to take a look at themselves and recognize what isn't working. Everyone I work with is the expert in themselves and will remain in the driver's seat. Always.

I primarily work with children and adolescents who struggle with anxiety, depression, ADHD, school avoidance, and sports performance challenges. I also provide parenting strategies and techniques through parent-only sessions. I have 2 years of experience working as a mental health counselor, but I have worked for almost a decade supporting children, adolescents and their caregivers as a sports coach, behavior technician, and nanny. I strive to create a safe and nonjudgmental environment for emotions and thoughts to be explored by children, adolescents and their parents and/or guardians.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with extensive experience helping individuals and families through crisis, depression, anger, and traumatic experiences from sexual violence, war, sex trafficking and domestic violence. I am culturally sensitive to the issues of all family types- including LGBT families and offer individual, family & marital coaching, parenting education, court mandated anger management, and utilize a variety of therapeutic approaches in working with depressive disorders. For more than ten years I have successfully engaged in the practice of Social Work and believe that as wellness takes place individuals are able to rise to their full potential and engage life in meaningful ways.

Emily Fiorelli, LMSW specializes in supporting individuals who experience self-doubt, difficulty in relationships, anxiety, eating disorders and low self-esteem. Emily helps her clients to recognize and make the changes necessary to create a life they love. Through several years of clinical experience, Emily has found that therapy is most effective when grounded in understanding, collaboration, and motivation. She prioritizes creating a supportive environment in which individuals feel both safe and inspired to make powerful strides towards a more fulfilled self.

Do you have a hard time coping with current or past situations? Do you feel stuck? Are you unable to make decisions? Are you experiencing issues in your relationships? Do you feel angry, sad, depressed or anxious? Therapy can help you create more meaningful relationships, increase your self-esteem, teach you skills to better deal with stress and anxiety, cope and manage difficult situations, improve communication skills and guide you through establishing healthy behavior patterns.

Have you been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just “blah?” Is balancing your career, social life, dating, and family contributing to a non-stop feeling of anxiety? Is your inner-critic getting louder, magnifying those "what ifs" and making you question your worth? You're not alone. I am a Columbia University trained therapist specializing in anxiety, trauma, and attachment in 20/30-somethings. In our work together, you will develop tools to cope with stressors, process past and present painful experiences, and build your confidence to make your life more authentic, fulfilling, and meaningful.

Life is a question. Oftentimes moving through it can be very difficult and overwhelming. Perhaps you feel deeply unmotivated in your daily life or drained by your relationships. Therapy can cultivate a space in which to explore and reflect on our painful life experiences—trauma, anxiety, depression, troubled relationships, isolation and loneliness. It can be a space to observe how we’ve been moving through our lives, to figure out how to evolve and grow. A space to be playful and creative, to reconnect with our desires and make contact with the lost or disregarded parts of ourselves.

Congratulations! I know deciding to come to therapy is not an easy step, but I want to applaud you for making the decision to make your life better. My name is Taralee and I have been New York State Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for 12 years working with individuals, couples, families, children, and military. No two experiences are ever the same and I believe that YOU are the expert of you. Understanding that you are in control, you deserve to be treated in a way that helps you to feel respected, heard, comforted and hopeful. You deserve to live your best life.

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.