Couples Counseling Therapists in Farmingville, NY

It takes courage to start the steps to begin counseling and I am grateful to be a part of that step. My name is Emily and I have been providing psychotherapy services for over 8 years. I have a background in supporting people who experience anxiety, depression, significant loss, addiction, complex trauma, relationship challenges, and work-related stress. In terms of our work together, I believe that you are the expert! When life gets in the way, we often forget about ourselves. My job is to help you reconnect with your strengths, in order to assist you in identifying the barriers that get in the way of emotional healing.

Does your past haunt the person you want to be in your relationships? Do you often feel anxiety takes over your relationships? Do you find you are unable to communicate, as you always try to find the "right thing to say"?

I help young adults & adults who are struggling with depression, anxiety, crises of meaning, relationship issues, life transitions, and struggles with grief & loss. Within a warm and collaborative therapeutic relationship, I adopt an eclectic approach which includes elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Gestalt, Existential &Humanistic approaches using positive psychology and strengths-focus themes. I work with clients to foster self-acceptance, psychological flexibility, the management of strong emotions, and healthy relationships.

Are you a woman struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, or relationship conflicts? Perhaps you're dealing with intimacy/ sexual addictions, porn addictions, partner betrayal trauma, family conflicts or parenting challenges, including neurodivergent children w/ special needs. If these issues affect your daily life and leave you feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or lost, know that there is hope for a better life. You don't have to settle for less or live unhappy anymore. It shouldn’t be so hard to live better, people can change, there is hope and answers. I am here to tell you there is light at the end of the tunnel!

I have nearly 20 years of experience treating individuals (children and adults), couples, families and groups. My treatment approach is rooted in reducing emotional distress, restoring life balance, improving self-awareness and helping to create more meaningful relationships in your life. I will provide you tools to help reduce and reframe unhealthy and potentially damaging thoughts, resulting in improved comfort with yourself and within your relationships. We will develop a conflict resolution plan to reduce relationship distress and to learn to use your bodily cues as a tool in understanding your own habitual responses.

Life can be very stressful. Change and acceptance are difficult and sometimes seem downright impossible. As a psychotherapist my goal is to help you feel supported, gain confidence, and cope with life's-stressors. Together we will create a flexible treatment plan 'tailor-made' for you. You will gain insight, learn coping skills, and feel & become more self-empowered. I have over 33 years’ experience helping adults who suffer from anxiety, depression, loss/grief, relationship issues, and life transitions. My experience also includes teaching all levels of psychology, and supervising other therapists.

Welcome. You have taken the first step on your journey to gain support and guidance for whatever you may be challenged with at this point in your life. I am an experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker, providing care for individuals (adolescents, adults, and seniors), couples, and families. I specialize in Anxiety, Depression, Grief and Trauma, Relationship Issues, Parenting/Fertility Concerns, and Cultural/Intergenerational Issues. I also have extensive experience working with families whose loved ones have special needs or substance use issues.

Whether children, adolescents, or adults, we all have life challenges that need to be addressed: from the difficulties of navigating family requirements, needs, and dynamics to the stress associated with succeeding at school, work, or other areas. These can bring on depression, anxiety, acting out behaviors, relationship troubles and loss issues. Other times, we face challenges of our own making and need to learn how to adjust our behaviors and thought patterns. Sometimes, we just need to learn how to handle changes we were not expecting, or those we've been hoping not to have to face.

Congratulations! You took the first step towards happiness and self-improvement! Life can throw us curveballs leaving us to deal with difficult decisions. Inevitably, sometimes we get stuck resulting in unhappiness or feeling unfulfilled. Unexpected changes, toxic relationships, unhealthy attitudes, maladaptive coping habits, or just a general desire to lead a more productive life without knowing how to get there can also cause dismay. Managing these problems and getting back to enjoying life is an attainable goal and I'm happy to help by providing keen insight and the concrete tools needed to make positive and lasting change.

Awareness is the first step towards change. Consider yourself on your way to creating a positive change in your life. With over 10 years experience, we will create a safe an open space where I will guide you to identify and challenge different parts of yourself. I found utilizing holistic techniques such as, meditation and mindfulness, compliments traditional therapy providing you techniques for self healing that you can utilize when treatment has ended. Together, we will identify strategies that are individualized for your needs to move forward. We will heal your whole self so that your life and relationships become happier and healthier.

If you're seeking therapy, chances are that you're looking for a change or to find ways to cope with your struggles. My approach in therapy is to do my best to understand you and help you toward healing and growth. I've found one of the most powerful things people gain from therapy is recognizing that you're not alone and that change is possible. I have training and experience working with individuals and couples of various identities, backgrounds, and cultures and understand the importance of not having your experiences feel dismissed.