Therapists in Commack, NY

My experience ranges from working with individuals struggling with substance abuse and mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, schizophrenia, and more. I have been trained in CBT, dialectical behavior therapy, vocational counseling, addiction, mindfulness-based therapy, anger management, motivational interviewing, trauma informed care, and interpersonal relationship struggle.

I am a cognitive-behavioral psychologist with more than a decade of experience working with children, adolescents, and young adults on the Autism spectrum, as well as those with diagnoses such as ADHD, OCD, and anxiety disorders. I also have extensive experience in diagnostic assessment for individuals of all ages.

I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. I enjoy working with clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, and trauma. My approach in therapy is to create a safe space in order to guide clients and address the root causes of the client's difficulties. My goal is to help clients manage life stressors, process their experiences, and come to an understanding of how they may function in their day-to-day lives.

Dr. Deena Abbe is a licensed psychologist with a PhD in Clinical and School Psychology, trained as a cognitive-behavioral therapist, who works with infants, children, adolescents, adults, and their families. She specializes in working with children, adolescents, and adults who have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Gifted Children, Tourette’s Syndrome, Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Depression, Social Skills, Separation Anxiety, Behavioral Disorders, Psychiatric Illness, Children from divorced families, Social Phobia, Aggression, and Feeding Therapy

If you are experiencing anxiety, depression or are seeking guidance in a challenging relationship, I can help you attain the understanding, insight, and skills needed to make positive changes in your life. Through our work together, you will learn why you have been thinking and feeling the way you do, as well as how to make the necessary changes to feel better. Within a short amount of time, many of my clients learn powerful tools to help them respond and cope with life's enormous challenges. As your therapist, I will ensure that you experience personal growth, and improve your overall ability to lead a happier life.

Life is complicated. Sometimes, in our ever-changing world, we may find that we would benefit from support in navigating and improving upon various dimensions of ourselves and our day-to-day life that can impact our functioning. I offer professional support in a warm, safe environment to assist you in garnering insight into your feelings, exploring your strengths, working towards goals, and finding needed answers.

I understand that it can be difficult to make the decision to seek counseling and to find a therapist that you feel most comfortable with. My ultimate goal is to provide a safe, therapeutic space for clients to process, offer guidance, instill hope, and assist with strengthening one’s toolbox to navigate life’s challenges.

In my practice, it is my utmost goal that clients feel safe and heard. I strive to accomplish this by creating a counseling atmosphere that is accepting and empathetic. I approach counseling from a person-centered orientation, which means that our sessions are geared towards your wants, needs, and goals. I work to tailor our sessions uniquely for you. In addition, I take a holistic and compassionate approach, considering how our identities and experiences shape our lives and perspectives. Our collaboration can increase self-awareness, challenge negative beliefs and actions, and develop appropriate coping strategies.

Congratulations on taking a wonderful step to increasing your overall quality of life and achieving your goals! I am seeking individuals that are motivated toward looking at some old behavior patterns and embracing new coping skills. My background ranges from anxiety, depression and trauma to addiction, divorce and sexuality. It is my pleasure to work with you in achieving your goals and assisting you in living the life you were meant to live! Together, we will find the best means to unveiling a new you.

My approach is person centered and psychodynamic. I use evidence-based therapeutic practices with a foundation in existential therapy. Together, we can uncover the "why," so you may live with any "how."

Making the decision to see a therapist is not easy. However, it is a time of growth, self-realization and change. I believe you are the expert on you and I will walk alongside you in your journey to healing, self-exploration and self-actualization. Change can be hard and finding a therapist you connect with to go on this journey with can also be hard. I offer a free phone consultation to see if we are a good match for one another.

Therapy is an opportunity to face what is challenging you in a supportive environment by enabling you to live your life the way you want. If you're looking for extra support through a difficult time or you're just ready to move in a new direction, I look forward to working with you. I provide individual, group, couples, and family therapy for children, adolescents, and adults. My treatment approach is collaborative, working with clients to discover the most helpful ways to discuss and work through obstacles to achieve healthy lasting changes.

Hello, welcome to my page on psychology today. I'm a seasoned Clinical Psychologist working at Stony Brook University Hospital in their Outpatient Department. My work is eclectic and integrated between a dynamic perspective and integrative CBT. I work with people who want to learn to feel ok with their experiences, regulate their emotions, and create a more satisfying life. It is my clinical intention to help resolve the problems that prevent them from achieving these goals. I believe in empowering people to help themselves through self-understanding. Only when we know what is wrong do we have the potential to change it.

Your life is an ongoing journey and it's time to make yourself a priority. Are you not living the life you dreamed of? Or do you often feel frustrated that your relationships, home life, and career are less than satisfying? Have you ever wondered what is stopping you from feeling happier, more confident, and in control of your future? We live in a society so busy that we can barely hear ourselves think. Its rare that anyone feels truly heard and listened to. I can help you to learn to lead a more authentic, self-actualizing life that works for you. Perhaps you're looking to take steps towards healing, but are unsure where to start.

Understanding and making meaning of experiences is important to heal and move forward in life. There are times when we all feel off balance, unfocused, afraid, and alone. I work with children and adults to help them learn skills to make meaning of experiences and feelings, find what matters to them, and manage the tough and uncomfortable things that we all often push aside. I take an active approach to therapy, helping clients to identify values, goals, and changes to make them feel fulfilled. Whether I'm working with a 3 or 30 year old, I strive to be curious, empathetic, and respectful of the unique human that you are.

Depression, anxiety, esteem issues, stress management, substance abuse, counseling for family members/significant others who are dealing with substance abuse and mental health issues with their family unit.

Therapy can be challenging and difficult, while at the same time rewarding and gratifying. My goal is to help you live a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. According to Maya Angelou – “Courage: the most important of all the virtues because without courage, you can’t practice any other virtue consistently.” John F. Kennedy stated, “Efforts and courage are not enough without purpose and direction.” Here at Mindful Therapy Group we will help you find your direction and believe in your purpose. We will give you the tools and help teach you to build the life that you want. Lou Holtz, “It’s not the load that breaks you down, it’s the way you carry it.”

Do you find yourself worrying a lot about the future? Does your fear keep you from engaging with friends or family, or from doing something you love? Has a past traumatic event been plaguing you? Have you noticed that you react quickly and strongly and that your emotions escalate rapidly in situations where it might not be called? Does it take a while for your emotions to return to a normal level? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, then you have come to the right place.