Stress Therapists in Blue Point, NY

I have nearly 20 years of experience treating individuals (children and adults), couples, families and groups. My treatment approach is rooted in reducing emotional distress, restoring life balance, improving self-awareness and helping to create more meaningful relationships in your life. I will provide you tools to help reduce and reframe unhealthy and potentially damaging thoughts, resulting in improved comfort with yourself and within your relationships. We will develop a conflict resolution plan to reduce relationship distress and to learn to use your bodily cues as a tool in understanding your own habitual responses.

I work with couples and individuals who are struggling with anxiety, depression, stress or whatever is preventing you from achieving your life’s purpose. Together we can build resiliency, identify triggers, negative thought patterns, faulty beliefs and behaviors that contribute to your stress or anxiety with a goal of increased self-understanding and less emotional distress. You have the potential and internal strength within you to find happiness. I offer a warm, secure and nonjudgmental environment where you can safely address your presenting issues and learn more about yourself.

Are you a female teenager or young adult overwhelmed by the stress of school, sports, peers, relationships or family life? Are you looking for the right tools to help you process the flood of emotions that make you feel like you're drowning some days? Live in the Movement Therapy is a private therapy practice built to help female teens and young adults develop and value a lifestyle that enhances their overall well-being through physical movement, spiritual attention, mental health support and other therapeutic interventions.

Has your sense of well-being been compromised by internal struggles or interpersonal conflicts at work, school or home? Anxiety, depression, compulsive behavior, and unhealthy habits can all make it difficult to manage life's challenges and transitions. If you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or as though things can never get better, you're in a great position to start to regain control over your life. In therapy, you can talk freely, without feeling judged. Simply talking about your problems can make them feel less overwhelming. Plus you'll learn straightforward, evidence based strategies to face challenges and move on with your life.

Are you unsatisfied with your personal, professional, and/or romantic relationships? Do you constantly feel like your falling short in several areas of your life? Have you tried to change certain behaviors but just can’t seem to stick with it? Now more than ever, women and families are overwhelmed trying to do it all and can’t seem to get ahead. At Arriving Full Circle, we are passionate about engaging women who are curious about themselves and the unconscious patterns that are driving behavior. Once we better understand ourselves and our nature, we can learn new skills, habits, and ways of being.

Imagine your best self. You are already there, you just have some clearing to do. With several sessions you will learn to embrace your strengths, let go of fears, and identify your issues. Now the work begins; it is exciting as you awaken to life. You will allow yourself to renew your spirit and become grounded in your body. You will rediscover true joy. Finally, you will grow. Abundance will manifest as you create harmony. Put all of your puzzle pieces together while you navigate your journey and find balance. Your heart and mind are awaiting their true directions. Inhale, exhale and breathe. Call, you deserve the best.

​Amanda is a NYS Licensed Social Worker conducting Mindfulness Therapy at Inspiring Wellness in Sayville, NY. Amanda holds a Specialty Certification in Trauma and has worked extensively with children and adolescents in a magnitude of settings, including individual therapy, school based services, foster care and supportive community services. Amanda has an intense passion for working with today’s youth and young adults, and enjoys applying individual strengths to create personalized goals and achievements, to enhance ones therapeutic experiences.

Do you struggle with physical bodily sensations that control your life? Are feelings of chronic pain or illness, agitation, fatigue, anxiety, depression, or brain fog familiar to you? Or do you feel completely disconnected from your body, feeling numb or struggling to feel anything at all? You may feel as though you do not understand parts of yourself, but I'm here to remind you that you are not broken. You are a human being trying to live a happy, healthy life. From chronic illness to anxiety, depression, and trauma, I focus on mind-body work for providing relief and helping you feel whole again.

Are you an adoptee that has experienced change or transitions in your life? Do you prematurely end a relationship before you get left? This is a trauma response due to attachment issues which are common with adoptees. Most adoptees crave a secure attachment. Unresolved trauma wrecks havoc on our ability to give, receive love. Learning to understand and unravel where this comes from can help you make progress toward not avoiding these uncomfortable thoughts.

We all deserve to have loving, respectful relationships; especially the one with ourselves. How do we heal from past /present dysfunctional relationships? How do we alleviate symptoms and behaviors in ourselves or significant others? Can we learn to cope, nurture and accept difficult life challenges? I have found that an eclectic therapeutic approach can be successful in my clients answering the above mentioned questions. Recovering and empowering themselves to achieve a better ability to reach their potential.

As a therapist, I provide a non-judgmental, safe and supportive environment for my clients. Working side-by-side to enable self-discovery and personal growth. I support my clients in gaining a better understanding of themselves, improved ability to resolve life’s challenges, less anxiety and a greater quality of life. I believe that through the use of proper support and guidance; recovery and prosperity is always possible! Despite life’s many ups and downs, every individual has resilience to achieve the goals which they have set forth to attain.

I am a New York State Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 10 years experience in various outpatient settings. I specialize in working with adults (18+) and have extensively worked with symptoms including, but not limited to, depression, anxiety, trauma, and loss. I utilize an eclectic approach to therapy by implementing techniques and evidenced based practices based on the specific needs of the client.