First Health Therapists in Astoria, NY
I have experience working in community non for profits as well as out patient hospital based treatment working with individuals who experience depression, anxiety, trauma, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, abuse, and difficulties in adjustments to difficult life situations. My approach is trauma, solution focused, and strengths based drawing from an eclectic style of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT)
I have experience working in community non for profits as well as out patient hospital based treatment working with individuals who experience depression, anxiety, trauma, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, abuse, and difficulties in adjustments to difficult life situations. My approach is trauma, solution focused, and strengths based drawing from an eclectic style of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT)
Are you struggling in family, romantic, or work-related relationships? Perhaps you experience anxiety, sadness, or anger and are grappling with significant life transitions or traumatic past events. Or maybe you’ve experienced the loss of a loved one or pet. My work centers around providing you with the safe space to express your feelings, needs, and thoughts. I firmly believe that everyone possesses the strength to transform any life situation. Our primary focus will be to identify these strengths, enabling you to progress on your journey.
Are you struggling in family, romantic, or work-related relationships? Perhaps you experience anxiety, sadness, or anger and are grappling with significant life transitions or traumatic past events. Or maybe you’ve experienced the loss of a loved one or pet. My work centers around providing you with the safe space to express your feelings, needs, and thoughts. I firmly believe that everyone possesses the strength to transform any life situation. Our primary focus will be to identify these strengths, enabling you to progress on your journey.
I am in-network with Aetna, Cigna, United, NYCEPPO, NYSHIP, & Medicare. My goal is for therapy to be affordable, sustainable, & accessible, and I offer telehealth services to clients in New York and Florida. In addition to being a licensed clinical psychologist and supervisor of doctoral students at a local university, I have been practicing as a yoga and meditation teacher for over 15 years. If you are interested in yoga or meditation, this can absolutely be integrated into the work we will do. I specialize in integrating mindfulness-based CBT and Buddhist psychology with a "here and now" gestalt existential approach to treatment.
I am in-network with Aetna, Cigna, United, NYCEPPO, NYSHIP, & Medicare. My goal is for therapy to be affordable, sustainable, & accessible, and I offer telehealth services to clients in New York and Florida. In addition to being a licensed clinical psychologist and supervisor of doctoral students at a local university, I have been practicing as a yoga and meditation teacher for over 15 years. If you are interested in yoga or meditation, this can absolutely be integrated into the work we will do. I specialize in integrating mindfulness-based CBT and Buddhist psychology with a "here and now" gestalt existential approach to treatment.
Seeking therapy takes courage, and you're already taking the first step! Whether you want to make a change in your life, are struggling to navigate day-to-day life, or want to work on changing negative thought patterns, I am here to support you. I work with young adults, adults, and couples navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges. I also work with athletes of all levels, working through sport-related stress and performance concerns. Together, we can work toward helping you feel more grounded, confident, and in control of your life.
Seeking therapy takes courage, and you're already taking the first step! Whether you want to make a change in your life, are struggling to navigate day-to-day life, or want to work on changing negative thought patterns, I am here to support you. I work with young adults, adults, and couples navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges. I also work with athletes of all levels, working through sport-related stress and performance concerns. Together, we can work toward helping you feel more grounded, confident, and in control of your life.
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I offer inclusive, affirming support for LGBTQ+ clients and address life transitions, relationship challenges, parenting concerns, men’s issues, self-esteem, and career counseling. With experience working with survivors of domestic abuse, divorce, and infidelity, I prioritize safety, emotional healing, and personal empowerment. My approach is collaborative, strengths-based, and focused on helping clients build resilience, emotional balance, and meaningful, fulfilling lives.
I offer inclusive, affirming support for LGBTQ+ clients and address life transitions, relationship challenges, parenting concerns, men’s issues, self-esteem, and career counseling. With experience working with survivors of domestic abuse, divorce, and infidelity, I prioritize safety, emotional healing, and personal empowerment. My approach is collaborative, strengths-based, and focused on helping clients build resilience, emotional balance, and meaningful, fulfilling lives.
I specialize in helping people explore attachment styles, manage depression and anxiety, and build stronger, healthier relationships. Whether you’re wrestling with relational challenges, trauma, or personal boundaries, I’m here to support you in creating meaningful change and lasting growth. My approach combines deep empathy with evidence-based techniques like CBT, DBT, psychodynamic therapy, and attachment-focused work. Together, we’ll unpack the patterns holding you back and develop tools to help you move forward.
I specialize in helping people explore attachment styles, manage depression and anxiety, and build stronger, healthier relationships. Whether you’re wrestling with relational challenges, trauma, or personal boundaries, I’m here to support you in creating meaningful change and lasting growth. My approach combines deep empathy with evidence-based techniques like CBT, DBT, psychodynamic therapy, and attachment-focused work. Together, we’ll unpack the patterns holding you back and develop tools to help you move forward.
Are you struggling in your relationships with others, including families, friends, loved-ones, and co-workers? Do you find yourself struggling with feeling overwhelmed and isolated? I have extensive experience working with individuals and children from diverse backgrounds with a range of mental health issues, from severe and chronic mental illness, acute crisis situations, to phase of life difficulties and transitions.
Are you struggling in your relationships with others, including families, friends, loved-ones, and co-workers? Do you find yourself struggling with feeling overwhelmed and isolated? I have extensive experience working with individuals and children from diverse backgrounds with a range of mental health issues, from severe and chronic mental illness, acute crisis situations, to phase of life difficulties and transitions.
Many clients come to me feeling stuck as they navigate life transitions, complicated relationships, depression, anxiety, or low self-esteem. I also work closely with women facing reproductive mental health challenges, such as pregnancy loss, postpartum struggles, fertility issues, or birth trauma. My clients include women of all ages and young adults who are grappling with identity questions, career changes, or feelings of disconnection from themselves. I also support individuals living with borderline personality disorder and other mood or personality-related challenges.
Many clients come to me feeling stuck as they navigate life transitions, complicated relationships, depression, anxiety, or low self-esteem. I also work closely with women facing reproductive mental health challenges, such as pregnancy loss, postpartum struggles, fertility issues, or birth trauma. My clients include women of all ages and young adults who are grappling with identity questions, career changes, or feelings of disconnection from themselves. I also support individuals living with borderline personality disorder and other mood or personality-related challenges.
You want your relationship to feel calmer, closer, and more alive. When trust has been shaken by infidelity, recurring conflict, financial stress, parenting demands, or major transitions like moving in together or navigating many years of marriage connection can feel strained. We also work with sexuality, desire differences, and the complexities of non-monogamous or monogamous agreements. My approach supports you in hearing each other, resolving conflict, repairing ruptures, and rebuilding intimacy that feels genuine not performative using clear tools and steady pacing you can trust, so closeness becomes kind and sustainable.
You want your relationship to feel calmer, closer, and more alive. When trust has been shaken by infidelity, recurring conflict, financial stress, parenting demands, or major transitions like moving in together or navigating many years of marriage connection can feel strained. We also work with sexuality, desire differences, and the complexities of non-monogamous or monogamous agreements. My approach supports you in hearing each other, resolving conflict, repairing ruptures, and rebuilding intimacy that feels genuine not performative using clear tools and steady pacing you can trust, so closeness becomes kind and sustainable.
My therapeutic style emphasizes the importance of accepting each of my clients unique issues and needs. I strive to create a warm, safe, and collaborative atmosphere where you can share your deepest thoughts and emotions. I think we all have the capacity to learn and grow at all stages of life. Therapy can be a helpful growth tool. I also recognize the importance of building a strong working relationship and through this relationship I will help you make changes that are aligned with your values and goals.
My therapeutic style emphasizes the importance of accepting each of my clients unique issues and needs. I strive to create a warm, safe, and collaborative atmosphere where you can share your deepest thoughts and emotions. I think we all have the capacity to learn and grow at all stages of life. Therapy can be a helpful growth tool. I also recognize the importance of building a strong working relationship and through this relationship I will help you make changes that are aligned with your values and goals.
Megan earned her Master’s degree from SUNY Albany in December 2025 and has counseling experience gained through her graduate internship. Megan has worked with adults and seniors in individual therapy settings, supporting clients with a range of emotional and psychological needs. Megan completed her training at a community mental health clinic, specifically the Albany Medical Center Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic, where she developed experience working in an outpatient setting.
Megan earned her Master’s degree from SUNY Albany in December 2025 and has counseling experience gained through her graduate internship. Megan has worked with adults and seniors in individual therapy settings, supporting clients with a range of emotional and psychological needs. Megan completed her training at a community mental health clinic, specifically the Albany Medical Center Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic, where she developed experience working in an outpatient setting.
My therapeutic approach emphasizes deep empathic listening, non-judgmental acceptance, and genuineness, which are the tenets of Person-Centered or Client-Centered Psychology, established by Carl Rogers. I also integrate Psychodynamic, Cognitive-Behavioral, as well as Humanistic psychotherapies. As a psychologist, I honor your unique intelligence and capacity for self-directed growth.
My therapeutic approach emphasizes deep empathic listening, non-judgmental acceptance, and genuineness, which are the tenets of Person-Centered or Client-Centered Psychology, established by Carl Rogers. I also integrate Psychodynamic, Cognitive-Behavioral, as well as Humanistic psychotherapies. As a psychologist, I honor your unique intelligence and capacity for self-directed growth.
I help people-pleasers and highly self-critical individuals process childhood trauma so they can build self-compassion and relationships where they feel truly seen, not just accepted for taking care of others. Many of my clients often overthink, repress of their own anger, always taking care of others. They crave closeness but struggle to believe they can be loved without performing or caretaking. In our work, we slow down and reconnect with the parts of you that learned to hide pain and need. Together, we make space for long-suppressed feelings — grief, anger, tenderness —so they can transform into clarity and vitality.
I help people-pleasers and highly self-critical individuals process childhood trauma so they can build self-compassion and relationships where they feel truly seen, not just accepted for taking care of others. Many of my clients often overthink, repress of their own anger, always taking care of others. They crave closeness but struggle to believe they can be loved without performing or caretaking. In our work, we slow down and reconnect with the parts of you that learned to hide pain and need. Together, we make space for long-suppressed feelings — grief, anger, tenderness —so they can transform into clarity and vitality.
Kevin earned his Master’s degree from Fordham University and has five years of counseling experience working with youths, adults, and seniors. He completed his clinical training in a psychiatric hospital setting and utilizes an integrative approach that includes CBT, psychodynamic/psychoanalytic, and Rogerian therapies. Kevin is committed to creating a safe, comfortable, and supportive environment for his clients to help reduce anxiety and establish rapport.
Kevin earned his Master’s degree from Fordham University and has five years of counseling experience working with youths, adults, and seniors. He completed his clinical training in a psychiatric hospital setting and utilizes an integrative approach that includes CBT, psychodynamic/psychoanalytic, and Rogerian therapies. Kevin is committed to creating a safe, comfortable, and supportive environment for his clients to help reduce anxiety and establish rapport.
Therapy can be daunting, especially when growth often means sacrificing comfort. However, when you sit in that chair across the room or on the other side of the screen from me, I am present, here-and-now, with your voice every step of the way. My goal as your therapist is to see your story through your perspective and amplify your own power to share it.
Therapy can be daunting, especially when growth often means sacrificing comfort. However, when you sit in that chair across the room or on the other side of the screen from me, I am present, here-and-now, with your voice every step of the way. My goal as your therapist is to see your story through your perspective and amplify your own power to share it.
I have been counseling a variety of clients from very diverse backgrounds, ages, gender and sexual identities, ethnicities, religious and spiritual experiences for over 20 years. I work from a body/mind/spirit approach to help clients with a multitude of challenges. Most of my clients need help with managing anxiety, depression, identity, communication and relationship issues. I believe in working as partners and tailor my approach specifically designed for each client's specific needs. Together will work in the spirit of mutual respect and dignity.
I have been counseling a variety of clients from very diverse backgrounds, ages, gender and sexual identities, ethnicities, religious and spiritual experiences for over 20 years. I work from a body/mind/spirit approach to help clients with a multitude of challenges. Most of my clients need help with managing anxiety, depression, identity, communication and relationship issues. I believe in working as partners and tailor my approach specifically designed for each client's specific needs. Together will work in the spirit of mutual respect and dignity.
Do you want happiness and fulfillment? Do you want to change the direction of your life.? I have over thirty years of experience to help guide you. My down to earth realistic approach will establish a relationship between us to to help you improve.
Do you want happiness and fulfillment? Do you want to change the direction of your life.? I have over thirty years of experience to help guide you. My down to earth realistic approach will establish a relationship between us to to help you improve.
My ideal client is an individual who is navigating complex emotional and behavioral challenges and is seeking support and guidance to enhance their overall well-being. They may face issues such as anxiety, depression, or interpersonal difficulties. Their needs may include a safe space to explore emotions, develop coping strategies, and kinetically work towards positive change. The individual aspires to achieve a more fulfilling and balanced life and is driven by a desire for personal growth and increased self-awareness.
My ideal client is an individual who is navigating complex emotional and behavioral challenges and is seeking support and guidance to enhance their overall well-being. They may face issues such as anxiety, depression, or interpersonal difficulties. Their needs may include a safe space to explore emotions, develop coping strategies, and kinetically work towards positive change. The individual aspires to achieve a more fulfilling and balanced life and is driven by a desire for personal growth and increased self-awareness.
Through various experiences working with teens, adults, and seniors I was able to utilize integrative practice methods, including spirituality, CBT, and life experience to best help another individual redevelop his/her idea of life's journey.
Through various experiences working with teens, adults, and seniors I was able to utilize integrative practice methods, including spirituality, CBT, and life experience to best help another individual redevelop his/her idea of life's journey.
Choosing therapy is a powerful act of courage. Whether you are a young adult navigating the pressures of a fast-paced world, an international student adjusting to a new culture, or someone feeling weighed down by the heavy fog of depression and anxiety, you don’t have to carry it alone. I specialize in helping those who feel "stuck" in unhelpful relationship patterns or overwhelmed by life’s transitions. If you feel like your true self has been silenced or hidden, I provide a grounded space where you can finally be heard, understood, and supported as you navigate your way back to clarity and connection.
Choosing therapy is a powerful act of courage. Whether you are a young adult navigating the pressures of a fast-paced world, an international student adjusting to a new culture, or someone feeling weighed down by the heavy fog of depression and anxiety, you don’t have to carry it alone. I specialize in helping those who feel "stuck" in unhelpful relationship patterns or overwhelmed by life’s transitions. If you feel like your true self has been silenced or hidden, I provide a grounded space where you can finally be heard, understood, and supported as you navigate your way back to clarity and connection.
