Therapists in Dix Hills, NY

I work with adolescents who suffer from depression, and anxiety. I also work with children who are school avoidant. I work with young people who need help with coping skills as well as adults. I do family work as well as individual therapy.

I am a New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker currently working in both private practice and substance abuse outpatient treatment settings. I have an extensive background treating adolescents and adults dealing with anxiety, depression, substance abuse problems and general life/relationship issues. Through my experiences I have helped others work through the challenges they faced, ultimately assisting them in developing healthy, positive and fulfilling lives. Call me today and let's talk about how I can help you achieve your goals.

I specialize in the treatment of children, adolescents, young adults and those with special needs experiencing a wide variety of psychological, academic, behavioral and relational problems. I have worked with these populations for over 15 years. Each stage of life; childhood, adolescence and young adulthood, has its' own set of changes and challenges which can be difficult to navigate.

Hello and thank you for visiting my page. I provide a warm and nurturing environment when working with you to achieve your goals. I believe that everyone has unique strengths that can help them manage difficult emotions. I work with people in developing their inner voice to navigate life's challenges. This inner voice will serve as your compass in making sound decisions. My goal is to help you gain confidence and freedom from negative thought or relationship patterns that no longer work for you.

“Believe in yourself and all that you are. Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle.” -Christian D. Larson. With the skills provided, you will benefit from an increase in self-awareness and learn communication skills for improving relationships. You will find new ways to cope with stress and anxiety; break negative and self-destructive patterns; and increase your self-esteem and self-confidence.

As your therapist, I will help you share your story to better understand how it may be presenting problems for you in the present, as "There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you”(Maya Angelou). You may have patterns of handling relationships/situations & want to get unstuck from your usual patterns. We will practice new ways of thinking & doing in a non-judgmental and safe atmosphere. Whatever you are facing, I am here to help you through it. I have flexible hours to help people via telehealth, particularly for overwhelmed parents. I work around you/your child's hectic schedules.

I am a licensed psychologist who has been in practice for 31 years. In addition to my graduate education, I have also completed 4 years of postdoctoral training in advanced psychodynamic and psychoanalytic therapy. I have worked with people who have experienced many different types of challenges and difficulties. My approach is patient and considerate, with the feelings of the person seeking help always paramount. I also offer executive, personal, and leadership coaching. Coaching focuses on building on strengths in making desired changes and improving performance. I also provide consultation to adopted persons, adoptive parents.

Sometimes life may seem overwhelming. The children, the house, the job, the marriage, and life itself can become a struggle. When this happens seeking out an environment in which you can work through your feelings can enable you to create positive change in your life or simply make sense of the life around you. The approach I take in our therapeutic relationship is to assist you with identifying those core issues that are keeping you from being the person you want to be. While building upon your strengths, together we will identify and understand triggers that contribute to your overall unhappiness.

Whether you are new to therapy or seeking out a new therapist, finding a supportive and comfortable environment to work towards lasting change can be overwhelming. I am a warm and caring therapist who will help you to address issues in your life that are causing stress, anxiety, and depression, and to work towards a positive outcome. I have been practicing psychotherapy as a licensed clinical social worker for over 30 years, working with individuals, couples, and families. I believe in solution-focused psychotherapy dealing with the here and now and using the past as a lens through which to understand the present.

When life's challenges become too much to handle alone it may be time to seek out someone to support, guide, educate and encourage you on the journey towards change. My approach is eclectic and interactive tailoring the therapeutic treatment to each individual. I view therapy as a collaborative effort where we can work together to understand problems and conflicts, identify where you may encounter barriers and set up realistic goals that help bring about change.

Kidz Helping Kidz, LLC was established because growing up can be hard. Sometimes fitting in seems nearly impossible. Many kids struggle with forming meaningful bonds and social connections. Many kids feel lonely, alienated, rejected, and bullied. Our groups purpose is to provide a safe and nurturing environment where middle and high school kids will feel included, safe, respected, happy, positive, meet peers who share similar experiences, all while learning, practicing and strengthening their social skills. It is a place to come together where there is no bullying and everyone is accepted.

I believe everyone struggle with emotional issues during their lifetime and can benefit from therapy. I strive to create a warm, inviting and safe environment to explore those issues. I specialize in mood disorders, trauma issues, PTSD and substance abuse. I have over 30 years experience helping individuals and couples work through the struggles of daily life and address any underlying emotions or behaviors that effect obtaining balance and success. I am an active listener; I provide extensive feedback and education regarding genetic, emotional and family of origin factors that contribute or interfere with emotional well-being.

I am a caring therapist with 27 yrs experience specializing in anxiety, depression, OCD, couples therapy & and abuse issues. I treat ages 12 - adult. I am a therapist with whom you will feel immediately comfortable.i am here to help you help yourself so you no longer need therapy. I will help you to rid fear from your thoughts. I teach meditation and am spiritual. I do past life regression therapy and was trained by Brian Weiss. I focus on short term therapy and I don't create dependency. I specialize in Brainspotting a technique that can cure phobias and performance anxiety.

Short-term, solution focused therapy and/or coaching in a warm and caring environment. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist, teacher and coach focused on solutions. If you are dealing with any unhealthy emotions, individual, couple or relationships problems with family, friends or at work, if you are having parenting difficulties, a school related problem, or if you are dealing with divorce and the children of divorce--don't wait, call me!

Welcome to my office for help for depression, anxiety, relationship problems, and other psychological issues. I am a warm, pleasant psychologist who in plain terms will help you feel happier, more relaxed, and more capable in dealing with life's struggles. Typical clients want to change their attitudes toward themselves, the future and the world. They want to have better relationships, happier family interactions, more success at their endeavors, and more positive energy in their lives. They want anxiety, stress, and depression to be minimized in their lives.

I have 39 years of providing psychotherapy to individuals, couples and families. I provide therapy to help you reach your potential and improve the quality of your life, and to help you find better coping strategies with challenges. I will help to empower you to make better choices, gain assertiveness skills, form healthy boundaries and obtain conflict resolution. I use a psychodynamic approach and behavior modification. I also specialize helping people who suffer with anxiety and depression. I specialize in working with kids and adolescents.

I am a caring and compassionate psychotherapist who specializes in providing therapy to children, adolescents and adults. My expertise includes treating anxiety, depression and issues involving self-esteem, stress management, parenting, separation, divorce, relationship and women's issues including prenatal and postpartum depression.

For all of our individually unique strengths, skills, accomplishments and spirits, stress, obstacles, conflicts, issues, situations occur in everyone's life when seeking professional assistance can be more useful than requesting the same from a family member, partner or friend (despite their best intentions). I have spent my entire life/career (as a Volunteer; Serviceman; Business Professional and Counselor/Therapist) attempting to alleviate the pain and support and enhance the lives of individuals that I have been involved with. These sessions will represent OUR individual, integrated approach at attempting to resolve or best manage the presenting issue(s) and related obstacles, in a private, safe,and empathetic setting.

Life is not without its challenges, setbacks and transitions, and you do not have to go through it alone. Working together we can explore problems in a collaborative and supportive way. I strive to create a non-judgmental, safe environment for self-exploration and personal growth. Anxious thoughts, overthinking, feeling on edge or not yourself are all topics we can explore together.

I believe in your ability to examine the circumstances of your life, gain awareness, and find answers within yourself. Through an exploration of self and personal ability, I hope to help you become more present, authentic, and accepting of yourself. We will also work together to help move you toward inner trustworthiness and self-actualization, experiencing change in yourself.