Drug Abuse Therapists in Far Rockaway, NY

My mission is to affirm, respect, and individualize everyone's life journey as perceived by the individual while caringly assisting them through their navigation toward optimal mental health. My services are personalized for those who are struggling to be listened to, heard, valued, accepted and understood. Every age, gender, orientation, and culture are treated with dignity and is afforded an emotionally safe space to face, discuss, and process their experiences and personal truths without judgment.

Are you struggling with constant negative thoughts that impact your mood and ability to function? You are feeling hopeless, helpless and questioning whether this will ever change for you? Making a decision to start therapy can feel daunting; it takes strength and courage to take this first step. If you are someone who struggles with anxious and negative thoughts that impact your ability to be your best self; then this is a great starting point for you. I welcome the opportunity to learn more about your needs, your functional style and see how best I can support you to achieve your therapy goals.

Do you sometimes feel like you have no one to talk to, or no one who understands you? Do you feel there's deeper emotional stuff going on inside that might be causing you physical or emotional pain? Or perhaps you're dealing with difficulties with children or other family members ... or with habits or emotions that may seem beyond your control ... or simply with moving your life in a more positive direction? If you're the kind of person who wants to understand themselves and others better, and is looking for an accepting, non-judgmental therapeutic relationship in which you can be open and honest — then keep reading!

Are you struggling to communicate with your partner, experiencing issues with mood, anxiety, trust or intimacy? I have provided treatment for clients with anger management, anxiety, depression, grief and losses, relationship issues, substance abuse, self-esteem, chronic illness, trauma and abuse. I have experience in working with children, adolescents, adults, partners and families. I believe in working on what’s important to you.

Do you feel that no one understands you? That people just want you to stop using? That you are alone with the disease of addiction? Do you feel like people just want you to stop doing it, stop using? Do you have a struggle with drugs, alcohol, gambling, food, sex, pornography, internet? Are any of these controlling your or your loved one's life? Let's help you help yourself, let's treat the disease as a disease and find sustained recovery, a recovery customized to your or your loved one's disease. You can be cured! I also provide Return to duty/work DOT, SAP assessments, and education.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in individual, couples and family therapy. I am a graduate of Wurzweiler School of Social Work and received post graduate training in EMDR, Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Internal Family Systems, CBT, and Skills Training in Affect and Interpersonal Regulation. My areas of expertise are addictions (alcohol, drugs, sex, and codependency), sexual abuse, anxiety, depression, parenting and marital issues. I utilize a variety of methodologies and techniques to best help client achieve their goals. Much of my work involves healing the inner child which enables the individual/couple to re parent themselves and become empowered.