Therapists in Astoria, NY

When conducting neuropsychological testing, my mission is to provide a warm and caring environment and to see the complete person so that you leave feeling like you have been heard. As a trained neuropsychologist I understand neurological and neurodevelopmental disorders, as well as attention and learning difficulties and how they affect abilities. Psychological/neuropsychological evaluations include assessment of all brain functioning, academic performance, language, and social/emotional development. My aim is to help determine how you or your child are functioning now and how to best help you move forward.

Whether you’re looking to tackle unwanted and unhelpful behaviors or striving to work through a traumatic experience - your wellbeing and healing is my number one priority. Clients working with me can expect a compassionate, nonjudgmental and encouraging environment to effectively communicate stressors and dive deeper into the root of emotional patterns. I believe in empowering clients to take ownership of their emotions, to speak about challenging life experiences, and identify healthy coping behaviors to lead a positive life.

You must be exhausted from life's many challenges and confusion about the state of your life. I am available to help you navigate and bring meaning to your life by listening and validating your feelings as well as providing compassion and support to do the hard work necessary for wellness. Each day is a new present, but traumas from our family origins may prevent us from moving forward. I will work patiently with you to set goals in therapy and work through loss and trauma.

For everyone there are patterns in our relationships with ourselves and with others that often go unnoticed and unexplored. Through a psychodynamic and trauma-informed approach, I work with clients to identify these patterns and to develop insight so they can experience more emotional growth and well-being. Change can be hard and we often use avoidance as an ineffective coping mechanism.

I offer individualized and tailored care with strong humanistic approach to the unique challenges and conflicts that bring people to my practice. I graduated as a Clinical Psychologist in Argentina and received my Master Degree in Social Work at NYU. I have extensive clinical training and significant experience in this profession that I love. I am aware that the first contact is usually difficult or anxiety-provoking but I will make sure that you feel comfortable and willing to initiate this illuminating journey towards insight, self-reflection and introspective work that will enrich your life.

It is to be expected with so many turbulent events around the globe that a lot of deep rooted issues creep up to the surface, be it anxiety, depression, negative thinking, suicidal ideation or substance abuse in many. How could it not with all the changes happening in our world today bound to have an impact of sorts on us Psychologically, however, they should not stop us from living a healthy life. I am more than happy & open to work with anyone willing to forge ahead & achieve their goals, be they Vocational, Mental Health related, Physical Health related or development of Coping Skills. Open to clients. Starting 12/1/23.

My name is Dariela Vasquez, Soy Dariela Vasquez. I am a Somatic Psychotherapist, Advocate, Educator and Storyteller. My passion is to hold space, teach and walk along side those who have also have felt or feel disenfranchised from the self, from their body and from their heart. My intention is to provide sacred spaces that honors all parts of you as we welcome your parts back home.