MultiPlan Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS) Therapists in Elmhurst, NY
Individuals, couples, and families often seek therapy while coping with trauma, PTSD, addiction, or painful experiences that continue to affect their emotional well-being, relationships, and daily life. Many feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in unhealthy patterns that are difficult to break alone. With over 20 years of experience, I provide a compassionate and structured space where clients can safely process difficult experiences, strengthen emotional resilience, develop healthier coping skills, improve relationships, and work toward lasting healing, stability, and personal growth.
Individuals, couples, and families often seek therapy while coping with trauma, PTSD, addiction, or painful experiences that continue to affect their emotional well-being, relationships, and daily life. Many feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in unhealthy patterns that are difficult to break alone. With over 20 years of experience, I provide a compassionate and structured space where clients can safely process difficult experiences, strengthen emotional resilience, develop healthier coping skills, improve relationships, and work toward lasting healing, stability, and personal growth.
Some individuals spend so much time carrying responsibilities, stress, trauma, grief, or relationship struggles on their own that they begin to feel emotionally exhausted and disconnected from themselves. Anxiety and ongoing emotional pressure can create unhealthy patterns that feel difficult to break alone. Therapy offers a compassionate and nonjudgmental space to openly process emotions and life experiences without fear of being misunderstood. The focus is on building healthier coping skills, strengthening resilience, improving emotional well-being, and creating a deeper sense of healing and self-connection.
Some individuals spend so much time carrying responsibilities, stress, trauma, grief, or relationship struggles on their own that they begin to feel emotionally exhausted and disconnected from themselves. Anxiety and ongoing emotional pressure can create unhealthy patterns that feel difficult to break alone. Therapy offers a compassionate and nonjudgmental space to openly process emotions and life experiences without fear of being misunderstood. The focus is on building healthier coping skills, strengthening resilience, improving emotional well-being, and creating a deeper sense of healing and self-connection.
I’m a warm, genuine, and flexible therapist who works collaboratively with clients of all ages. My sessions offer a supportive space grounded in empathy, validation, and curiosity, where clients feel safe exploring their experiences at their own pace. My work is integrative and trauma-informed, rooted in person-centered care and a holistic understanding of how emotional wellbeing is shaped by social, cultural, and systemic contexts. I approach therapy with cultural humility and am committed to providing affirming care to clients of all identities and backgrounds. I value each client’s innate capacity for growth and meaning-making.
I’m a warm, genuine, and flexible therapist who works collaboratively with clients of all ages. My sessions offer a supportive space grounded in empathy, validation, and curiosity, where clients feel safe exploring their experiences at their own pace. My work is integrative and trauma-informed, rooted in person-centered care and a holistic understanding of how emotional wellbeing is shaped by social, cultural, and systemic contexts. I approach therapy with cultural humility and am committed to providing affirming care to clients of all identities and backgrounds. I value each client’s innate capacity for growth and meaning-making.
I work with individuals, couples, and families navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges and much more. A lot of us have felt misunderstood, including me. Many feel stuck in patterns shaped by childhood experiences or ongoing relational dynamics where we struggle to communicate, set boundaries, or be ourselves.
I want you to be yourself. I want you to feel loved and to love yourself. I want you to smile and laugh again, to reclaim joy and self‑compassion. Most of all, I want you to know you don’t need to feel ashamed of who you are— you deserve to feel seen, valued, and supported as you heal and grow.
I work with individuals, couples, and families navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges and much more. A lot of us have felt misunderstood, including me. Many feel stuck in patterns shaped by childhood experiences or ongoing relational dynamics where we struggle to communicate, set boundaries, or be ourselves.
I want you to be yourself. I want you to feel loved and to love yourself. I want you to smile and laugh again, to reclaim joy and self‑compassion. Most of all, I want you to know you don’t need to feel ashamed of who you are— you deserve to feel seen, valued, and supported as you heal and grow.
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Have you wondered if therapy can be helpful to your adolescent or young adult? I offer a complimentary phone consultation to discuss any questions you may have. You can talk to me about anything; nothing you tell me will shock or surprise me. I can help your child become their own therapist by learning techniques and coping strategies to work through the challenges in their lives. I work well with children and adolescents struggling with anxiety, depression, social issues, learning issues, attention deficit disorder, and body image issues. Clients often see a reduction in symptoms and improved well-being early on in therapy.
Have you wondered if therapy can be helpful to your adolescent or young adult? I offer a complimentary phone consultation to discuss any questions you may have. You can talk to me about anything; nothing you tell me will shock or surprise me. I can help your child become their own therapist by learning techniques and coping strategies to work through the challenges in their lives. I work well with children and adolescents struggling with anxiety, depression, social issues, learning issues, attention deficit disorder, and body image issues. Clients often see a reduction in symptoms and improved well-being early on in therapy.
Are your days starting to feel like a blur, balancing work, stress, and everything in between? You’re not alone, and you don’t have to navigate it on your own. Ongoing stress, anxiety, and burnout can make daily life feel overwhelming, especially in high-demand roles.
I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Life Coach with 12+ years of counseling experience and 17 years in the nonprofit sector. As a first responder firefighter, I understand real-life pressure. I work with adults, young adults, and LGBTQIA+ clients, offering support with daytime (morning & afternoon) availability that fits your routine.
Are your days starting to feel like a blur, balancing work, stress, and everything in between? You’re not alone, and you don’t have to navigate it on your own. Ongoing stress, anxiety, and burnout can make daily life feel overwhelming, especially in high-demand roles.
I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Life Coach with 12+ years of counseling experience and 17 years in the nonprofit sector. As a first responder firefighter, I understand real-life pressure. I work with adults, young adults, and LGBTQIA+ clients, offering support with daytime (morning & afternoon) availability that fits your routine.
Trust is an essential and, perhaps, the most important ingredient in all relationships. You can trust me to bring professionalism, expertise, and experience to our therapeutic relationship. I am compassionate, understanding, smart and insightful. I have been working as a psychotherapist for over thirty years and am honored to do this work. In my opinion, change comes from gaining insight into and understanding about oneself. My treatment orientation is psychodynamic but I incorporate other treatment modalities as well, such as cognitive and behavioral therapies.
Trust is an essential and, perhaps, the most important ingredient in all relationships. You can trust me to bring professionalism, expertise, and experience to our therapeutic relationship. I am compassionate, understanding, smart and insightful. I have been working as a psychotherapist for over thirty years and am honored to do this work. In my opinion, change comes from gaining insight into and understanding about oneself. My treatment orientation is psychodynamic but I incorporate other treatment modalities as well, such as cognitive and behavioral therapies.
As a clinical therapist specializing in individual and couples therapy for adults, I believe in creating meaningful connections through a person-centered approach. In practice, I incorporate culturally competent therapy using insight-oriented modalities such as psychodynamic, attachment theory, and cognitive behavioral therapy to help patients navigate issues related to anxiety, depression, attachment styles, interpersonal stressors, people pleasing, and LGBTQ+ struggles.
As a clinical therapist specializing in individual and couples therapy for adults, I believe in creating meaningful connections through a person-centered approach. In practice, I incorporate culturally competent therapy using insight-oriented modalities such as psychodynamic, attachment theory, and cognitive behavioral therapy to help patients navigate issues related to anxiety, depression, attachment styles, interpersonal stressors, people pleasing, and LGBTQ+ struggles.
Amidst life’s competing demands — personal, professional, familial — it’s easy to forget our desires: to lose track of how we want to live and relate to others. Sometimes, we discover this in crisis. In other cases, it’s a slow realization that we’ve become stuck, anxious, depressed, or inhibited. My aim as a therapist is to help you rediscover and connect to the spark that drives you. By speaking aloud with a curious and open mind, it’s possible to let go of old patterns and discover new paths for life’s creative possibilities. Working together, we can open a space for generative exploration, change, and self-acceptance.
Amidst life’s competing demands — personal, professional, familial — it’s easy to forget our desires: to lose track of how we want to live and relate to others. Sometimes, we discover this in crisis. In other cases, it’s a slow realization that we’ve become stuck, anxious, depressed, or inhibited. My aim as a therapist is to help you rediscover and connect to the spark that drives you. By speaking aloud with a curious and open mind, it’s possible to let go of old patterns and discover new paths for life’s creative possibilities. Working together, we can open a space for generative exploration, change, and self-acceptance.
Are you wondering whether therapy can help? I work with high-functioning adults who are navigating challenges such as depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, career issues, chronic illness, life transitions, and profound personal changes. My approach is goal-oriented, and tailored to help you work through your current struggles while building the tools to become your own therapist. My focus goes beyond diagnosis. I work to uncover the deeper patterns and clinical processes that may be holding you back. I am especially skilled at helping individuals reduce anxiety and reconnect with their most authentic, capable selves.
Are you wondering whether therapy can help? I work with high-functioning adults who are navigating challenges such as depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, career issues, chronic illness, life transitions, and profound personal changes. My approach is goal-oriented, and tailored to help you work through your current struggles while building the tools to become your own therapist. My focus goes beyond diagnosis. I work to uncover the deeper patterns and clinical processes that may be holding you back. I am especially skilled at helping individuals reduce anxiety and reconnect with their most authentic, capable selves.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or emotionally drained? Maybe you’re navigating a life transition, grieving a loss, or trying to make sense of persistent anxiety or depression. You want to feel grounded again—to reconnect with yourself, your relationships, and your purpose. My ideal client is someone who’s ready for healing but may not know where to begin. You’re not looking for someone to “fix” you—you’re looking for someone to walk beside you, offer guidance, and create a safe space where you can be fully seen and heard.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or emotionally drained? Maybe you’re navigating a life transition, grieving a loss, or trying to make sense of persistent anxiety or depression. You want to feel grounded again—to reconnect with yourself, your relationships, and your purpose. My ideal client is someone who’s ready for healing but may not know where to begin. You’re not looking for someone to “fix” you—you’re looking for someone to walk beside you, offer guidance, and create a safe space where you can be fully seen and heard.
Congratulations on taking the powerful first step in improving your mental health! I am so happy that you have decided to embark on your healing journey.
I have an extensive background in working with children and young adults, and I am currently available to work with all ages. My specialties thrive in areas regarding anxiety and depression management, life transitions, and adverse experiences.
Congratulations on taking the powerful first step in improving your mental health! I am so happy that you have decided to embark on your healing journey.
I have an extensive background in working with children and young adults, and I am currently available to work with all ages. My specialties thrive in areas regarding anxiety and depression management, life transitions, and adverse experiences.
Are you feeling unappreciated or stuck in the same arguments? Does one of you shut down while the other feels unheard or overly critical? Are trust issues or a loss of intimacy creating distance in your relationship? Are you struggling with communication, family dynamics, or child-rearing—and feeling increasingly disconnected and frustrated? I help couples break these negative cycles and rebuild the closeness you once had. Together, we work to restore emotional connection and intimacy, improve communication, and help you feel valued again. I approach each couple with compassion creating a space where meaningful change can occur.
Are you feeling unappreciated or stuck in the same arguments? Does one of you shut down while the other feels unheard or overly critical? Are trust issues or a loss of intimacy creating distance in your relationship? Are you struggling with communication, family dynamics, or child-rearing—and feeling increasingly disconnected and frustrated? I help couples break these negative cycles and rebuild the closeness you once had. Together, we work to restore emotional connection and intimacy, improve communication, and help you feel valued again. I approach each couple with compassion creating a space where meaningful change can occur.
I am a bilingual Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I became motivated to be a direct support for those in need of mental health resources, through my time as a research assistant aiding to conduct studies on the effects of discrimination, I understand your need for a culturally sensitive and informed counselor. I make it my primary mission here to foster a warm environment where safety and trust is top priority.
I am a bilingual Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I became motivated to be a direct support for those in need of mental health resources, through my time as a research assistant aiding to conduct studies on the effects of discrimination, I understand your need for a culturally sensitive and informed counselor. I make it my primary mission here to foster a warm environment where safety and trust is top priority.
At the heart of my work is the belief that growth happens in relationship. Many people come to therapy carrying the quiet experience of feeling misunderstood, unseen, or alone in their struggles. My practice centers on building a strong, trusting therapeutic relationship — one that offers the safety necessary to explore your past, present, and future with honesty and depth, and without judgment. When you feel genuinely known and understood, something restorative can begin to unfold. The relationship we build becomes part of the healing itself, creating space for new insight, emotional clarity, and more fulfilling ways of relating.
At the heart of my work is the belief that growth happens in relationship. Many people come to therapy carrying the quiet experience of feeling misunderstood, unseen, or alone in their struggles. My practice centers on building a strong, trusting therapeutic relationship — one that offers the safety necessary to explore your past, present, and future with honesty and depth, and without judgment. When you feel genuinely known and understood, something restorative can begin to unfold. The relationship we build becomes part of the healing itself, creating space for new insight, emotional clarity, and more fulfilling ways of relating.
As a licensed therapist dedicated to being a consistent and reliable partner in care, I help adults and young adults navigate struggles with anxiety, identify issues, and major life changes. When you’re ready to take the first step on your healing journey, please reach out. I look forward to seeing you grow and thrive in our work together.
As a licensed therapist dedicated to being a consistent and reliable partner in care, I help adults and young adults navigate struggles with anxiety, identify issues, and major life changes. When you’re ready to take the first step on your healing journey, please reach out. I look forward to seeing you grow and thrive in our work together.
Pricilla Martinez (she/her) is a seasoned counselor and coach with over 10 years of experience working as a high school administrator with New York City Public Schools. Throughout her career, Pricilla has been dedicated to empowering students by helping them set goals, develop effective study skills, manage their time, advocate for themselves, better connect to their parents/families, and build valuable networks. Her commitment to guiding young individuals through their academic and personal growth has been a cornerstone of her approach.
Pricilla Martinez (she/her) is a seasoned counselor and coach with over 10 years of experience working as a high school administrator with New York City Public Schools. Throughout her career, Pricilla has been dedicated to empowering students by helping them set goals, develop effective study skills, manage their time, advocate for themselves, better connect to their parents/families, and build valuable networks. Her commitment to guiding young individuals through their academic and personal growth has been a cornerstone of her approach.
Many of my clients come to therapy feeling the pressure to hold it all together—managing careers, relationships, and expectations while often appearing fine on the outside. I also have a deep focus on grief in its many forms—whether it’s losing a loved one, the end of a relationship, or the subtler losses that come with transitions. I offer a steady, compassionate space to process these experiences and rediscover resilience. With a background in the creative industries, I understand the demands of visibility and ambition, and I help clients find clarity, balance, and self-trust as they move through change.
Many of my clients come to therapy feeling the pressure to hold it all together—managing careers, relationships, and expectations while often appearing fine on the outside. I also have a deep focus on grief in its many forms—whether it’s losing a loved one, the end of a relationship, or the subtler losses that come with transitions. I offer a steady, compassionate space to process these experiences and rediscover resilience. With a background in the creative industries, I understand the demands of visibility and ambition, and I help clients find clarity, balance, and self-trust as they move through change.
Accepting new clients. Navigating grief, caregiving responsibilities, divorce, aging-related changes, or a major life transition that has left you feeling overwhelmed or uncertain. Perhaps you are supporting a loved one while trying to care for yourself, or you’re looking for guidance as you adjust to new roles and responsibilities. My ideal clients include adults, caregivers, seniors, families and neurodivergent individuals who want support, practical coping tools, and a compassionate space to process life’s challenges while working toward stability and renewed purpose.
Accepting new clients. Navigating grief, caregiving responsibilities, divorce, aging-related changes, or a major life transition that has left you feeling overwhelmed or uncertain. Perhaps you are supporting a loved one while trying to care for yourself, or you’re looking for guidance as you adjust to new roles and responsibilities. My ideal clients include adults, caregivers, seniors, families and neurodivergent individuals who want support, practical coping tools, and a compassionate space to process life’s challenges while working toward stability and renewed purpose.
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