Guardian Therapists in Brooklyn, NY
Would you like to be living to your full potential but you feel stuck? Are you coping with a crisis or difficult situation? Whether it's to learn coping skills, improve relationships, change your work experience, or adjust to a new reality, I will walk with you in understanding yourself better, achieving your goals, reducing negative patterns, and achieving emotional well being. *** All adults and adolescents are welcome. I have a lot of experience working with attorneys, people in high stress environments, frustrated artists, non-mainstream sexualities, new parents, relationship dynamics, and body oriented concerns.
Would you like to be living to your full potential but you feel stuck? Are you coping with a crisis or difficult situation? Whether it's to learn coping skills, improve relationships, change your work experience, or adjust to a new reality, I will walk with you in understanding yourself better, achieving your goals, reducing negative patterns, and achieving emotional well being. *** All adults and adolescents are welcome. I have a lot of experience working with attorneys, people in high stress environments, frustrated artists, non-mainstream sexualities, new parents, relationship dynamics, and body oriented concerns.
I have been a mental health professional for over 20 years. I received my Master's Degree in Social Work from New York University. My professional experience ranges from working with adults and the elderly, to young adults and teenagers. I see patients for individual therapy, couples therapy and family therapy. I specialize in a wide range of issues including but not limited to: anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorders, poor social skills, struggles with work life, struggles with personal life, vertigo, daytime sleepiness, addiction, eating disorders, anger management, people with immigration history or immigrant families, postpartum depression, phobias/panic attacks.
I have been a mental health professional for over 20 years. I received my Master's Degree in Social Work from New York University. My professional experience ranges from working with adults and the elderly, to young adults and teenagers. I see patients for individual therapy, couples therapy and family therapy. I specialize in a wide range of issues including but not limited to: anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorders, poor social skills, struggles with work life, struggles with personal life, vertigo, daytime sleepiness, addiction, eating disorders, anger management, people with immigration history or immigrant families, postpartum depression, phobias/panic attacks.
As a native New Yorker, I understand how overwhelming the pressure to succeed can be. I work with adults, couples & families who want to see real changes. My experience includes working in a mental health clinic, on a forensic ACT team, as a geriatric care manager for high net-worth elderly individuals & their caregivers, counseling survivors of sexual assault, families interfacing with the foster care system & adults in the criminal justice system. Whatever your current struggle is, I focus on “progress, not perfection.” I’ll hold you accountable, always treating you with respect, sensitivity, honesty and compassion.
As a native New Yorker, I understand how overwhelming the pressure to succeed can be. I work with adults, couples & families who want to see real changes. My experience includes working in a mental health clinic, on a forensic ACT team, as a geriatric care manager for high net-worth elderly individuals & their caregivers, counseling survivors of sexual assault, families interfacing with the foster care system & adults in the criminal justice system. Whatever your current struggle is, I focus on “progress, not perfection.” I’ll hold you accountable, always treating you with respect, sensitivity, honesty and compassion.
WHY THERAPY? Finding a therapist or counselor can be an anxiety-provoking pursuit. In my experience, people seek treatment for a wide variety of reasons, such as depression, anxiety/stress, relationship problems, parenting difficulties, low self-esteem, and so on. Seeking therapy is an act of maturity and strength! It says that you recognize that you are unhappy or dissatisfied with some aspect of your life and that you ultimately want to function and feel better.
WHY THERAPY? Finding a therapist or counselor can be an anxiety-provoking pursuit. In my experience, people seek treatment for a wide variety of reasons, such as depression, anxiety/stress, relationship problems, parenting difficulties, low self-esteem, and so on. Seeking therapy is an act of maturity and strength! It says that you recognize that you are unhappy or dissatisfied with some aspect of your life and that you ultimately want to function and feel better.
Aspire Counseling and Coaching by Mary Testa, LMHC
Counselor, LMHC, MS, Ed, NCC
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I believe that everyone can benefit from personal growth.
I can connect with anyone of any race, socioeconomic status, religion or sexual orientation.
I work with healthy individuals with life challenges as well as those suffering from depression, anxiety, relationship problems and parenting issues.
I am adept at working with PTSD and Sexual Abuse Survivors.
I love working with High School students, College age and beyond. I can assist you with your career and life direction. I am easy to connect with as I am not only approachable, and you will find me casual and laid back in a comfortable, non-intimidating environment.
I believe that everyone can benefit from personal growth.
I can connect with anyone of any race, socioeconomic status, religion or sexual orientation.
I work with healthy individuals with life challenges as well as those suffering from depression, anxiety, relationship problems and parenting issues.
I am adept at working with PTSD and Sexual Abuse Survivors.
I love working with High School students, College age and beyond. I can assist you with your career and life direction. I am easy to connect with as I am not only approachable, and you will find me casual and laid back in a comfortable, non-intimidating environment.
Have you tried therapy before, but found that it didn't quite work for you? Maybe you stayed with one therapist for too long and never saw the results you were looking for. Or maybe you found that "just talking" about your problems was not moving you toward the change you were hoping to make. If you are hungry for personal growth and willing to work at it, the breakthrough you're seeking is within reach. At Brooklyn Somatic Therapy, we integrate a mindfulness-based, experiential and somatic approach to psychotherapy.
Have you tried therapy before, but found that it didn't quite work for you? Maybe you stayed with one therapist for too long and never saw the results you were looking for. Or maybe you found that "just talking" about your problems was not moving you toward the change you were hoping to make. If you are hungry for personal growth and willing to work at it, the breakthrough you're seeking is within reach. At Brooklyn Somatic Therapy, we integrate a mindfulness-based, experiential and somatic approach to psychotherapy.
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Do you suffer from a Mental Health and/or Substance Abuse Problem (drug and/or alcohol) Experience working with all ages and populations. Providing Individual, Couples, and Family Therapy. I am also SAP certified (Substance Abuse Professional). My approaches and therapy is designed to be a short-term utilizing a variety of concrete techniques that help achieve your goals and are tailored towards you. Progress is a step by step process, but the ultimate goal is to help you resolve difficulties as quickly as possible. Contact me to help you learn the past, live the present, and dream the future.
Do you suffer from a Mental Health and/or Substance Abuse Problem (drug and/or alcohol) Experience working with all ages and populations. Providing Individual, Couples, and Family Therapy. I am also SAP certified (Substance Abuse Professional). My approaches and therapy is designed to be a short-term utilizing a variety of concrete techniques that help achieve your goals and are tailored towards you. Progress is a step by step process, but the ultimate goal is to help you resolve difficulties as quickly as possible. Contact me to help you learn the past, live the present, and dream the future.
People are all unique. Therefore, I avoid cookie-cutter, one -size-fits -all approaches. Instead, I zero in on the difficulties and contexts you are facing and how they are causing you distress. We then explore and elicit your unique strengths and resources in order to overcome the issues you are wanting help with.
People are all unique. Therefore, I avoid cookie-cutter, one -size-fits -all approaches. Instead, I zero in on the difficulties and contexts you are facing and how they are causing you distress. We then explore and elicit your unique strengths and resources in order to overcome the issues you are wanting help with.
Are you looking for a Therapist? Life Coach? Gambling Counselor? (Pioneer in Gambling within the Hudson Valley NY), and/or Process Addictions i.e. (Internet)? Let me be of assistance in determining in what direction you want to go. Do you need someone to really be there with you, and also, someone to be "real" with you when you're not being real with yourself? Then contact me today. I bring a unique blend of specialties to help my clients. Holding licenses in therapeutic counseling, and gambling, as well as nursing, allows me to work truly holistically. I am taking self pay.
Are you looking for a Therapist? Life Coach? Gambling Counselor? (Pioneer in Gambling within the Hudson Valley NY), and/or Process Addictions i.e. (Internet)? Let me be of assistance in determining in what direction you want to go. Do you need someone to really be there with you, and also, someone to be "real" with you when you're not being real with yourself? Then contact me today. I bring a unique blend of specialties to help my clients. Holding licenses in therapeutic counseling, and gambling, as well as nursing, allows me to work truly holistically. I am taking self pay.
I am a relationship coach and psychotherapist in private practice for over 20 years. I have an office in mid-town Manhattan and Woodbury, Long Island. I have advanced training in the field of addictions, alcohol and gambling, and perform assessments for DWI's for the criminal court system, in addition I treat anxiety, stress disorders and depression. Recently, I have been working with telehealth,
I am a relationship coach and psychotherapist in private practice for over 20 years. I have an office in mid-town Manhattan and Woodbury, Long Island. I have advanced training in the field of addictions, alcohol and gambling, and perform assessments for DWI's for the criminal court system, in addition I treat anxiety, stress disorders and depression. Recently, I have been working with telehealth,
About Comprehensive Counseling LCSWs: Whether you're struggling with a particular issue or just can't shake the feeling that there should be more to life, we can help by providing you with the insight and tools you need to move beyond current obstacles. Comprehensive Counseling LCSWs is an affiliate company of LearnWell. We are a community based mental health practice where a diverse group of New York State licensed mental health professionals draw from a variety of therapeutic techniques to assist clients in achieving their treatment goals. Accessibility, service and professionalism are the key elements of our success.
About Comprehensive Counseling LCSWs: Whether you're struggling with a particular issue or just can't shake the feeling that there should be more to life, we can help by providing you with the insight and tools you need to move beyond current obstacles. Comprehensive Counseling LCSWs is an affiliate company of LearnWell. We are a community based mental health practice where a diverse group of New York State licensed mental health professionals draw from a variety of therapeutic techniques to assist clients in achieving their treatment goals. Accessibility, service and professionalism are the key elements of our success.
An effective mental health counselor is a social anthropologist at heart with a profound knowledge of ethnicity, sociology, race, religious and/or spiritual denominations,family dynamics and how economics influence and determine emotional conflicts. Fluent in French, Spanish and English, well-travelled and well-versed in the arts and literature of other countries and with a subtancial background in psychology and psychoanalysis I approach emotional issues with flexibility and relevance to the individual patient. I delve into the client's self and biographical life to mobilize hidden forces, unused energies to assist him/her in the struggle to prevail.
An effective mental health counselor is a social anthropologist at heart with a profound knowledge of ethnicity, sociology, race, religious and/or spiritual denominations,family dynamics and how economics influence and determine emotional conflicts. Fluent in French, Spanish and English, well-travelled and well-versed in the arts and literature of other countries and with a subtancial background in psychology and psychoanalysis I approach emotional issues with flexibility and relevance to the individual patient. I delve into the client's self and biographical life to mobilize hidden forces, unused energies to assist him/her in the struggle to prevail.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I have worked with clients for over thirty-five years. Clients seeking assistance with Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, ADHAD, Eating Disorder, Immigration, Bereavement , Relationship of Job Concerns or seeking Meditation skills are welcome. Age range from 20 to 85 years old plus. My Specialization are Cognitive Behavioral, Rational Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Meditation
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I have worked with clients for over thirty-five years. Clients seeking assistance with Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, ADHAD, Eating Disorder, Immigration, Bereavement , Relationship of Job Concerns or seeking Meditation skills are welcome. Age range from 20 to 85 years old plus. My Specialization are Cognitive Behavioral, Rational Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Meditation
Teresa has worked for years helping Adult Childrenand their family that are or have lived with someones's alcohol and drug abuse & feels like the addiction has made their lives unmanagable.It is important to talk honestly with family members about what is happening in the family and to help them express their concerns and feelings.Families with alcohol and drug problems usually have high levels of stress and confusion.These family memebers need to have their experiences validated and learn that they did not cause it they cannot control the addiction, and they cannot cure the addiction.
Teresa has worked for years helping Adult Childrenand their family that are or have lived with someones's alcohol and drug abuse & feels like the addiction has made their lives unmanagable.It is important to talk honestly with family members about what is happening in the family and to help them express their concerns and feelings.Families with alcohol and drug problems usually have high levels of stress and confusion.These family memebers need to have their experiences validated and learn that they did not cause it they cannot control the addiction, and they cannot cure the addiction.
I am a training analyst and supervisor at NPAP and Blanton-Peale Institute, and a professor at CUNY. I use a psychodynamic approach allied with an interpersonal or relational orientation.
I interact with clients as they come to grips with the hurtful circumstances of the past- or recent events- that have undermined self-esteem or their sense of self and resulted in poor personal choices and decision making in the present.
I understand the persistence of unproductive or destructive modes of behavior, or the difficulty of seeing oneself in a new, hopeful light and acting in accord with such insight.
I am a training analyst and supervisor at NPAP and Blanton-Peale Institute, and a professor at CUNY. I use a psychodynamic approach allied with an interpersonal or relational orientation.
I interact with clients as they come to grips with the hurtful circumstances of the past- or recent events- that have undermined self-esteem or their sense of self and resulted in poor personal choices and decision making in the present.
I understand the persistence of unproductive or destructive modes of behavior, or the difficulty of seeing oneself in a new, hopeful light and acting in accord with such insight.
It is important to have physical and mental well-being.Therapy is a process of self discovery and healing. I believe in the process and help people understand that we do it together. It takes time to work on one's issues but I believe in the process of growth and positive change. I help people recognize that you have to love oneself , feel you deserve to be happier and do the work to make that happen.I believe that people are survivors and can overcome obstacles. I look up insurance benefits for patients and do all billing to lessen patient worry over this. I provide telehealth therapy for those who work from home or are disabled
It is important to have physical and mental well-being.Therapy is a process of self discovery and healing. I believe in the process and help people understand that we do it together. It takes time to work on one's issues but I believe in the process of growth and positive change. I help people recognize that you have to love oneself , feel you deserve to be happier and do the work to make that happen.I believe that people are survivors and can overcome obstacles. I look up insurance benefits for patients and do all billing to lessen patient worry over this. I provide telehealth therapy for those who work from home or are disabled
As you navigate life's ups and downs, therapy can be a soothing process that makes the ride smoother. Talking to someone trained and professional allows you to share your inner most thoughts and feelings in a safe, nonjudgmental environment. As you learn to relinquish old patterns of behavior and adopt new coping skills, you will feel more confident and secure. Your life will take on a new depth and richness that you can call your own.
As you navigate life's ups and downs, therapy can be a soothing process that makes the ride smoother. Talking to someone trained and professional allows you to share your inner most thoughts and feelings in a safe, nonjudgmental environment. As you learn to relinquish old patterns of behavior and adopt new coping skills, you will feel more confident and secure. Your life will take on a new depth and richness that you can call your own.
I'm a results-oriented, solution-focused psychologist who, over 25 years in practice, have honed my own active, directive therapeutic approach to deliver results in a time-efficient, step-wise manner. After an initial chronological overview, in which we track the origins and development of your presenting symptoms/challenges, we establish clear, achievable goals and map out steps for reaching these goals. Utilizing goal-focused, cognitive-behavioral techniques, I’ll guide and assist you in identifying and overcoming past hindrances to meeting your desired goals, and provide you with skills for maintaining your achieved goals.
I'm a results-oriented, solution-focused psychologist who, over 25 years in practice, have honed my own active, directive therapeutic approach to deliver results in a time-efficient, step-wise manner. After an initial chronological overview, in which we track the origins and development of your presenting symptoms/challenges, we establish clear, achievable goals and map out steps for reaching these goals. Utilizing goal-focused, cognitive-behavioral techniques, I’ll guide and assist you in identifying and overcoming past hindrances to meeting your desired goals, and provide you with skills for maintaining your achieved goals.
I am a practicing psychotherapist who has a vast knowledge base. I work with children/adolescents, families and marital discord. I also facilitate a support group for single women who are divorced or single.
I am a practicing psychotherapist who has a vast knowledge base. I work with children/adolescents, families and marital discord. I also facilitate a support group for single women who are divorced or single.
About Comprehensive Counseling LCSWs: Whether you're struggling with a particular issue or just can't shake the feeling that there should be more to life, we can help by providing you with the insight and tools you need to move beyond current obstacles. Comprehensive Counseling LCSWs is an affiliate company of LearnWell. We are a community based mental health practice where a diverse group of New York State licensed mental health professionals draw from a variety of therapeutic techniques to assist clients in achieving their treatment goals. Accessibility, service and professionalism are the key elements of our success.
About Comprehensive Counseling LCSWs: Whether you're struggling with a particular issue or just can't shake the feeling that there should be more to life, we can help by providing you with the insight and tools you need to move beyond current obstacles. Comprehensive Counseling LCSWs is an affiliate company of LearnWell. We are a community based mental health practice where a diverse group of New York State licensed mental health professionals draw from a variety of therapeutic techniques to assist clients in achieving their treatment goals. Accessibility, service and professionalism are the key elements of our success.
