Relationship Issues Therapists in Deer Park, NY

A Doctoral LeveI licensed and Certified Mental Health Counselor with over 35 years of experience providing mental health services in a variety of settings. Working with individuals and couples. Specializing in rape crisis counseling, depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, ADHD, divorce mediation, and those suffering from major mental illness. My therapeutic style is a direct and collaborative approach. In our journey I will match the mode of therapy to meet your specific needs.

IT IS NOT ALWAYS POSSIBLE TO AVOID THE STORMS OF LIFE, BUT YOU CAN LEARN TO DANCE IN THE RAIN. Do your problems seem overwhelming? Is conflict in your relationship making you unhappy? Do painful childhood memories keep surfacing? Anger can ruin your relationship and get you in trouble with the law. Anxiety and depression can prevent you from enjoying life to the fullest. Holidays can bring back unhappy memories or be a source of stress and conflict. Loneliness and isolation feel worse during these times. Self medication with alcohol, drugs or other addictions that are used to dull the pain only make it worse.

People enter therapy for many different reasons. Some may be seeking relief from depression, anxiety, trauma or loss. Others may be stuck in unhealthy relationships and would like to transition to a healthier relationship. Almost all of the people I see enter therapy are ready to make a change yet do not know how to begin. I can help you with developing the self-awareness you need to make changes you desire. I provide a safe, warm environment to explore the challenges that are significant to you.

I am a psychologist in private practice for over 20 years. The people I see struggle with depression, anxiety, loss, troubling behavior, and relationship problems. I strive to be warm and empathic and provide a space where people can work through past painful experiences and develop stronger coping skills and healthier patterns of relating to others. I help to identify sources of hope and meaning that help cope with stressful circumstances. Psychotherapy can help bring about a greater sense of emotional freedom, self esteem, and more satisfying relationships.

Serenity's group of Black and Hispanic (Spanish) psychotherapists work with clients who seek to improve their relationship with their partners, family members, friends and colleagues. In therapy, we work on building better communication skills, considering the perspective of others and applying appropriate problem solving techniques. In addition, we have a passion for working with the youth to develop good decision making skills when faced with stress and negative emotions; assisting them to maneuver successfully towards adulthood. Overall, we help clients seeking encouragement and strategies to improving their emotional health.

Dr. Courtney Duhning, Psy.D. is a licensed doctoral psychologist and a nationally certified school psychologist who works with children, adolescents, and adults with a special interest in individuals ages 13-35. Dr. Duhning specializes in the treatment of anxiety, OCD, depression, panic attacks, social challenges, skin-picking, trichotillomania, phobias (i.e., emetophobia), life transitions (i.e., graduating school, new job, getting married, etc.) and those with “perfectionistic” or “overachiever” traits that interfere with one achieving their full potential.

After starting my own family I became passionate about supporting sensitive, people-pleasing women who are trying to maintain a healthy work/life balance and still leave room for self-care and boundary management. My expertise lies in helping women debunk harmful messages from society that keep us trapped in perfectionism and comparison. The focus of my work with clients centers around exploring and setting goals, assertive communication training and self-esteem building. I’m on a mission to help my clients feel empowered and connected to their authentic selves.

My name is Ami Clarke and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who specializes in Narrative Trauma Therapy, Gender Affirming Therapy, Autism Affirming Therapy, Couples Therapy, and Sex Therapy pertaining to sexual trauma and how it affects a relationship and or marriage. I work with and support LGBTQIA individuals, couples as I am a safe space. I am also an End of Life Doula specializing in grief therapy and clients diagnosed with a terminal illness i.e. stage 4 cancer, ALS, and other terminal diseases.

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.

As a Clinician, with 17+ years' experience, I have an extensive background in working with children, adolescents, and families facing a range of stressors from mild relationship conflict to more intense mental health symptom management. My specialties include behavior modification and parent skills training to create long term change, strengthen relationships and foster motivation-based behavior compliance. At Behavioral Health Counseling our therapists provide evidenced-based, goal-oriented treatment to individuals, couples, families, and groups. Treatment and Behavior Plans are individualized to meet each patient’s need.

“Believe in yourself and all that you are. Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle.” (CDL) With empathy, support, insight, and guidance, we will begin your healing journey and explore how you are much stronger than you realize. I specialize in women's issues, adolescent concerns, single-parent/divorce issues, life transitions, and anxiety disorders. Psychotherapy is often the most effective mode of treatment. By exploring your journey, we can process, accept, and shed unhealthy thoughts and patterns, repair interpersonal ruptures, and learn to embrace your newfound qualities.

Hi! Thanks for being here. I will give it my all to help you move from struggling to thriving and beyond the doubt and fear that holds you back in life. I ensure you are comfortable and motivated to believe in your ability to solve your own problems and heal from the past so it no longer controls your present. I work with individuals, couples, families, & groups and focus on strengths, resources, and resilience. As an EMDR certified therapist, I don't waste any time in working together towards FAST results.

Are you looking for a supportive and confidential place to explore difficult emotions, develop problem solving strategies and coping skills to manage the stressors in your life? You’ll be able to speak with an experienced counselor who can listen with empathy and provide an objective point of view. I am interactive and engaging, believing you are the expert of your life with your own unique strengths, values, and resources to effectively cope and grow. My style is warm and compassionate, offering non-judgmental feedback which fosters insight.

While she enjoys working with all clients, Dr. Monica is most passionate about the work she does with couples. Her training has equipped her to help couples develop and maintain healthy boundaries, facilitate cohesion and communication, promote problem-solving skills, build empathy, and reduce conflict. Dr. Monica is committed to forming strong therapeutic relationships that empower families to maximize their strengths and develop healthy coping skills which can serve as resources during challenging times.

I believe that we are primarily social beings and that our relationships, past and present, continuously impact our growth as individuals. Humans are highly resilient, and we tend to persevere through negative experiences. However, certain relationships can have long-lasting negative consequences on how we see ourselves and engage with the people in our lives. When this happens, people often find themselves in a dysfunctional and frustrating pattern of maladaptive thinking and behavior that results in persistent interpersonal struggles.

Do you feel like you are struggling in your everyday life? Do you struggle managing your emotions in a healthy manner? Having difficulty managing life stressors such as work, relationships, self-image, and life in general? I understand even though you may have answered yes to any of these questions above, you may still be hesitant about making changes. Change can be scary, but it can also be beautiful and rewarding. Our goal in therapy would be to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in life.

My approach is to be warm, genuine, open and honest. My therapeutic approach comes from a family systems perspective as well as interpersonal framework. We'll explore different aspects of one self and enhance your ability to identify and analyze problems, explore solutions, and deepen your interpersonal connections. In recognizing your own strengths, my goal is to empower and understand you. I’m going to meet you right as you are, right now.

I am able to work with all populations and clients. I have a great amount of experience serving children (ages 5-18) as well as adults. My goal is to ensure that all of my clients feel safe and are able to build a connection with me. I have a lot of experience working with individuals who are experiencing: anxiety, depression, OCD behaviors, behavioral issues, parenting issues, parenting assistance, school related issues, martial issues, LGBT, self-harm, self-esteem, over eating, under eating, body image (to name a few). I am currently working via the tele-therapy/remote platform.

Recovery from psychological problems and improving overall health is best achieved when patient and clinician work together in a collaborative manner. My practice offers child adolescent and adult psychodynamic psychotherapy. Additionally motivational enhancement counseling for improved physical health and effective management of chronic health conditions is offered. All therapeutic interventions are individualized with the goal of recovery from depression anxiety and most other mental health diagnosis and disorders.