Native American Therapists in Corona, NY
Trauma, abuse, anxiety, depression, grief, domestic violence, and family conflict can leave individuals feeling emotionally overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to cope alone. These experiences often impact emotional well-being, relationships, and daily life. Therapy provides a compassionate, supportive, and nonjudgmental space to safely explore emotions and process difficult experiences. Together, the focus is on strengthening coping skills, rebuilding self-worth, increasing emotional resilience, and supporting healing, balance, and meaningful personal growth.
Trauma, abuse, anxiety, depression, grief, domestic violence, and family conflict can leave individuals feeling emotionally overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to cope alone. These experiences often impact emotional well-being, relationships, and daily life. Therapy provides a compassionate, supportive, and nonjudgmental space to safely explore emotions and process difficult experiences. Together, the focus is on strengthening coping skills, rebuilding self-worth, increasing emotional resilience, and supporting healing, balance, and meaningful personal growth.
Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from yourself and others? Do you put your needs at the bottom of the to-do list? Do you wonder if life should feel somehow better? Happier? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed and uncertain about how they are supposed to manage their relationships, careers and their lives. Pushing away your needs and not taking time for yourself can lead to long-term issues for your mind and body. It shouldn’t be so hard to live a better life
Do you struggle with feeling disconnected from yourself and others? Do you put your needs at the bottom of the to-do list? Do you wonder if life should feel somehow better? Happier? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed and uncertain about how they are supposed to manage their relationships, careers and their lives. Pushing away your needs and not taking time for yourself can lead to long-term issues for your mind and body. It shouldn’t be so hard to live a better life
Sometimes life can feel overwhelming and difficult to sort out on your own. Anxiety, depression, traumatic experiences, life transitions, chronic illness or stress may be leaving you feeling unhappy, depleted and unable to manage daily life. I am a licensed clinical social worker with 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents and adults across the lifespan and I am here to help. I provide a safe space to process your concerns, uncover thinking patterns or belief systems that may be holding you back, a place to learn new ways of coping or communicating so that you can attain your goals for your life!
Sometimes life can feel overwhelming and difficult to sort out on your own. Anxiety, depression, traumatic experiences, life transitions, chronic illness or stress may be leaving you feeling unhappy, depleted and unable to manage daily life. I am a licensed clinical social worker with 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents and adults across the lifespan and I am here to help. I provide a safe space to process your concerns, uncover thinking patterns or belief systems that may be holding you back, a place to learn new ways of coping or communicating so that you can attain your goals for your life!
Hi! My name is Jenavieve, I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with Diagnostic Privilege. Talking to a therapist about your problems can be tough, but therapy can also support you in overcoming some of life's toughest challenges. My therapeutic approach combines a balance of warmth and authenticity in a judgment-free space. I am dedicated to helping patients identify and understand their emotions and empowering them to make changes and achieve their goals.
Hi! My name is Jenavieve, I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with Diagnostic Privilege. Talking to a therapist about your problems can be tough, but therapy can also support you in overcoming some of life's toughest challenges. My therapeutic approach combines a balance of warmth and authenticity in a judgment-free space. I am dedicated to helping patients identify and understand their emotions and empowering them to make changes and achieve their goals.
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My name is Vicky Payiati, I am a psychotherapist in New York. With over 15 years of clinical experience, I specialize in providing compassionate, evidence-based psychotherapy to young adults and adults navigating a wide range of mental health challenges. My work spans multiple clinical settings, allowing me to develop a nuanced understanding of human development and its impact on emotional well-being, behavior, and interpersonal dynamics. I approach each client with empathy and insight, tailoring treatment to support growth, resilience, and meaningful change throughout the life span.
My name is Vicky Payiati, I am a psychotherapist in New York. With over 15 years of clinical experience, I specialize in providing compassionate, evidence-based psychotherapy to young adults and adults navigating a wide range of mental health challenges. My work spans multiple clinical settings, allowing me to develop a nuanced understanding of human development and its impact on emotional well-being, behavior, and interpersonal dynamics. I approach each client with empathy and insight, tailoring treatment to support growth, resilience, and meaningful change throughout the life span.
Does This Sound Like You? You’re overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally shut down, You replay convos in your head on a loop, You feel like you’re failing even when you’re doing “everything right”, You say yes to everyone except yourself, You’re tired of performing, pretending, or pushing through? If so, welcome. You’re in the right place.
Imagine This Instead… You say “no” without guilt (and mean it), You trust your gut and stop second-guessing every decision, You stop spiraling and start living, You accept yourself for who you are, You feel like you again. This isn’t wishful thinking. It’s possible. And that’s what we work on here.
Does This Sound Like You? You’re overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally shut down, You replay convos in your head on a loop, You feel like you’re failing even when you’re doing “everything right”, You say yes to everyone except yourself, You’re tired of performing, pretending, or pushing through? If so, welcome. You’re in the right place.
Imagine This Instead… You say “no” without guilt (and mean it), You trust your gut and stop second-guessing every decision, You stop spiraling and start living, You accept yourself for who you are, You feel like you again. This isn’t wishful thinking. It’s possible. And that’s what we work on here.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Financial Social Worker providing therapy to adults and couples. I offer in person therapy in Woodbury, NY and Telehealth to clients in NY and FL.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Financial Social Worker providing therapy to adults and couples. I offer in person therapy in Woodbury, NY and Telehealth to clients in NY and FL.
Initially my focus was on Native American communities and expanded out.
Who you are and what your journey means for you is crucial to how I can help. Historically my clients come from all corners of the sociopolitical spectrum. Ideally, my client's are intent to connect; the therapeutic connection is crucial to aid in processing life circumstances (historical and current) on the intimate level and the very real recognition of the bigger picture of where they are impacted. For this moment in time in history, there is no separation. I'm right with you.
Initially my focus was on Native American communities and expanded out.
Who you are and what your journey means for you is crucial to how I can help. Historically my clients come from all corners of the sociopolitical spectrum. Ideally, my client's are intent to connect; the therapeutic connection is crucial to aid in processing life circumstances (historical and current) on the intimate level and the very real recognition of the bigger picture of where they are impacted. For this moment in time in history, there is no separation. I'm right with you.
I’m a 30-year-old Black therapist who understands the importance of being seen, heard, and valued for who you truly are. Many of the clients I work with feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected. My goal is to create a safe, affirming space where you don’t have to carry everything alone.
I’m a 30-year-old Black therapist who understands the importance of being seen, heard, and valued for who you truly are. Many of the clients I work with feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected. My goal is to create a safe, affirming space where you don’t have to carry everything alone.
I am a psychotherapist, with a trauma focus, dedicated to supporting communities of color, the LGBTQIA+ community, and individuals navigating complex identity issues, depression, grief, and pervasive trauma. My mission is to empower clients to attain optimal mental health by equipping them with effective coping strategies for daily challenges and facilitating the processing of past traumas that may impede their personal growth.
I am a psychotherapist, with a trauma focus, dedicated to supporting communities of color, the LGBTQIA+ community, and individuals navigating complex identity issues, depression, grief, and pervasive trauma. My mission is to empower clients to attain optimal mental health by equipping them with effective coping strategies for daily challenges and facilitating the processing of past traumas that may impede their personal growth.
As a psychologist, I believe that establishing a good working relationship with my client is first and foremost. I will support you to address your concerns, such as relationship difficulties, parenting concerns, work-life balance struggles, anxiety, depression, identity issues, just to name a few. In order to facilitate a meaningful change, my approach is specific to your needs and is based on over 20 years of experience in the mental health field. I offer virtual and in-person traditional talk therapy, integrated therapy, and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP). We will collaborate together to decide which approach is best.
As a psychologist, I believe that establishing a good working relationship with my client is first and foremost. I will support you to address your concerns, such as relationship difficulties, parenting concerns, work-life balance struggles, anxiety, depression, identity issues, just to name a few. In order to facilitate a meaningful change, my approach is specific to your needs and is based on over 20 years of experience in the mental health field. I offer virtual and in-person traditional talk therapy, integrated therapy, and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP). We will collaborate together to decide which approach is best.
When you are in the midst of a crisis or situation it can be difficult to cope, understand or set goals for yourself. Let us be your starting point. Together we can work towards being the best version of you that you hope to be.
When you are in the midst of a crisis or situation it can be difficult to cope, understand or set goals for yourself. Let us be your starting point. Together we can work towards being the best version of you that you hope to be.
April Christine Slocum
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate, MA, LMFTA, MAOL, CMHS, MHP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
YES, I am currently taking new clients. I have been a Therapist for 14 years and I am an expert in many issues. Hypnotherapy Sessions and personalized issue based Educational Life Coaching are now available. Call or text to inquire or get a free 15 minute consultation.
Let me offer you a supportive, peaceful environment dedicated solely to regaining your happiness, and feeling whole and centered again. Together, we will work to help you feel better and strive to accomplish your goals quickly. I am a 14 year Veteran Psychotherapist with over 60 years of life experience and wisdom that you will benefit from.
YES, I am currently taking new clients. I have been a Therapist for 14 years and I am an expert in many issues. Hypnotherapy Sessions and personalized issue based Educational Life Coaching are now available. Call or text to inquire or get a free 15 minute consultation.
Let me offer you a supportive, peaceful environment dedicated solely to regaining your happiness, and feeling whole and centered again. Together, we will work to help you feel better and strive to accomplish your goals quickly. I am a 14 year Veteran Psychotherapist with over 60 years of life experience and wisdom that you will benefit from.
Sessions are collaboratively shaped and may draw from EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic healing, mindfulness, hypnotherapy, family constellations, indigenous methods, and traditional psychotherapy.
You might be carrying grief or anxiety that didn’t begin with you—patterns in ancestral stories still unfolding. Maybe you’re navigating life at the intersections of race, queerness, migration, or spiritual awakening, and you’re seeking a healing space that honors all of you.
Sessions are collaboratively shaped and may draw from EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic healing, mindfulness, hypnotherapy, family constellations, indigenous methods, and traditional psychotherapy.
You might be carrying grief or anxiety that didn’t begin with you—patterns in ancestral stories still unfolding. Maybe you’re navigating life at the intersections of race, queerness, migration, or spiritual awakening, and you’re seeking a healing space that honors all of you.
Are you in your "millennial life crisis"? You're deep into your career, but you feel like you've lost all the passion and drive of your 20s? You've downloaded, deleted, and redownloaded Hinge more times than you're willing to admit, and STILL no hopes of a future spouse. Now you're thinking, what's wrong with me? You're navigating huge life changes and decisions: Do I have kids? Adopt a dog? Change careers? Blow up my life and move to Greece to take care of cats? (Maybe the last one is just me!). As if that wasn't enough, maybe you're also navigating all of this while grieving the death of someone you love.
Are you in your "millennial life crisis"? You're deep into your career, but you feel like you've lost all the passion and drive of your 20s? You've downloaded, deleted, and redownloaded Hinge more times than you're willing to admit, and STILL no hopes of a future spouse. Now you're thinking, what's wrong with me? You're navigating huge life changes and decisions: Do I have kids? Adopt a dog? Change careers? Blow up my life and move to Greece to take care of cats? (Maybe the last one is just me!). As if that wasn't enough, maybe you're also navigating all of this while grieving the death of someone you love.
As a Native American therapist, I hold space that honors complexity, resilience, and the richness of identity.
In our work together, I will draw from psychodynamic therapy to explore the depth of your story, solution-focused therapy to support practical growth, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to address thought patterns and behaviors that impact your well-being.
As a Native American therapist, I hold space that honors complexity, resilience, and the richness of identity.
In our work together, I will draw from psychodynamic therapy to explore the depth of your story, solution-focused therapy to support practical growth, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to address thought patterns and behaviors that impact your well-being.
As an Indigenous person, the following praxis guides me:
1) It is my job to ensure you don't need me anymore. We work with intention. 2) A co-dependent relationship is not the goal, thus not all medicine is sweet or nice. We will confront your shadow self radically, without rushing your healing journey. 3) Healing is not about guilt, blame or shame. It is about responsibility, relationship, respect, & reciprocity.
As an Indigenous person, the following praxis guides me:
1) It is my job to ensure you don't need me anymore. We work with intention. 2) A co-dependent relationship is not the goal, thus not all medicine is sweet or nice. We will confront your shadow self radically, without rushing your healing journey. 3) Healing is not about guilt, blame or shame. It is about responsibility, relationship, respect, & reciprocity.
Many of my clients come to therapy feeling anxious, overwhelmed, lonely, disconnected, or stuck in patterns they can't seem to change. They may struggle with social anxiety, relationship challenges, self-doubt, life transitions, or questions about identity and belonging. I have particular experience working with Two-Spirit an LGBTQIA+ individuals individuals, including concerns related to sexuality, gender, dating, relationships, family dynamics, and navigating the intersection of multiple identities. Together, we identify obstacles to growth, build on your strengths, and work toward greater confidence, connection, and authenticity.
Many of my clients come to therapy feeling anxious, overwhelmed, lonely, disconnected, or stuck in patterns they can't seem to change. They may struggle with social anxiety, relationship challenges, self-doubt, life transitions, or questions about identity and belonging. I have particular experience working with Two-Spirit an LGBTQIA+ individuals individuals, including concerns related to sexuality, gender, dating, relationships, family dynamics, and navigating the intersection of multiple identities. Together, we identify obstacles to growth, build on your strengths, and work toward greater confidence, connection, and authenticity.
Anger, grief, anxiety, ADHD, depression, and other issues are significant causes of personal and family struggled. As a whole family therapist, I assist the family and the individuals within the family to find solutions to issues that are negatively impacting each member and the family as a whole. In addition, I offer anger management for individual therapy sessions. As families are my focus, I work at Breakthrough Family Counseling Services and with Headway to insist on the best care for the family, couples and individuals.
Anger, grief, anxiety, ADHD, depression, and other issues are significant causes of personal and family struggled. As a whole family therapist, I assist the family and the individuals within the family to find solutions to issues that are negatively impacting each member and the family as a whole. In addition, I offer anger management for individual therapy sessions. As families are my focus, I work at Breakthrough Family Counseling Services and with Headway to insist on the best care for the family, couples and individuals.
You may be exhausted from holding it all together; navigating identity, family expectations, emotional overwhelm, or past hurts that still echo in the present. You may be high-achieving on the outside yet struggling with self-doubt, burnout, loneliness, or feeling “too much” or “not enough.” If you’re LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, or navigating intersectional identities, you might also be carrying the weight of belonging, safety, and emotional survival in spaces that don’t always see you clearly. You deserve a space where your complexity is honored and your healing isn’t rushed.
You may be exhausted from holding it all together; navigating identity, family expectations, emotional overwhelm, or past hurts that still echo in the present. You may be high-achieving on the outside yet struggling with self-doubt, burnout, loneliness, or feeling “too much” or “not enough.” If you’re LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, or navigating intersectional identities, you might also be carrying the weight of belonging, safety, and emotional survival in spaces that don’t always see you clearly. You deserve a space where your complexity is honored and your healing isn’t rushed.
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FAQ - Native American Therapists
What are the advantages of seeing a Native American therapist?
Therapists are trained to diagnose and treat a wide range of mental health conditions through various forms of talk therapy and behavioral interventions. Building a strong therapeutic relationship is an essential part of feeling supported and understood in care. For many Native American individuals, working with a provider who shares or respects their cultural background can foster a deeper sense of trust and connection in the therapeutic process. Native American therapists may be especially well-equipped to address topics such as historical trauma, intergenerational grief, and cultural identity—factors that can significantly shape the mental health experiences of Native American clients. These providers may also be knowledgeable about and incorporate Indigenous healing traditions, which can be beneficial for clients seeking this approach. Additionally, Native American therapists may be more familiar with community resources, support networks, or other culturally-aligned providers who can offer further support.
How to find a Native American therapist?
Psychology Today’s online directory is a useful tool for finding a Native American therapist. You can filter for providers who identify as Native American or who mention working with Indigenous populations and highlight cultural competence in their profiles. Look for signs such as experience with tribal communities, familiarity with Native traditions, or a focus on trauma-informed care. Depending on your preferences and needs, it may also be important to ask whether a provider offers telehealth, which therapeutic approaches they use, and whether they accept your insurance. If you're unable to find a therapist who personally identifies as Native American, you may also consider providers who have experience working with Native clients or who demonstrate a clear commitment to cultural humility and respect for Native American beliefs and traditions. You might also consider a blended approach—for example, seeing a therapist for talk therapy while also seeing a Native healer or counselor for more culturally-specific support.


