Black and African American Therapists in Flushing, NY

It is normal to experience a range of emotions when beginning therapy. There are times when life is difficult, relationships are complicated, and change can be frightening. Life may be made significantly easier to navigate if you have the correct tools and assistance in place to help you. I'm happy that you have taken the initial step! My purpose is to inspire and encourage clients to pursue their individual pathways to become a better version of themselves. My mission is to provide each and every client with a welcoming, safe and caring atmosphere.

As a licensed clinical social worker, I am skilled in helping individuals address challenges such as Trauma and PTSD, Divorce, Sexual Abuse, negative thoughts and beliefs, and emotions. My therapy approach includes techniques such as trauma-informed care, CBT, life coaching, narrative therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and EMDR. I believe that change is always possible, and I am committed to guiding my clients through self-discovery and developing healthy coping strategies.

Monica Shepherd is passionate about advocating, empowering, and providing psychoeducation to others. In addition to being a Counselor, Monica is also a Registered 200-hour yoga instructor for adults and children and Mindful Eating Coach.

While I love my work with all human experiences, I have specific insight and interest in working with members of the Muslim community. I provide individual and couples therapy and have special sensitivity to the culture, dynamics and nuances of an Islamic lifestyle in Western society. I work with clients who are dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship problems, intimacy challenges and navigating the professional world. In addition, I have special insight into intersectionality and what it means to have multiple identities. I work with clients who seek to incorporate and process their experience as an intersectional person.

Dealing with life changes can often make you feel anxious, stressed, exhausted, and depressed. Changes such as adjusting back to going into the office, face to face interactions, family changes, and relationships can be quite challenging. I help couples, individuals, children, families, and adolescent find balance and overcome these challenges. By providing a safe space and a personable and collaborative approach to therapy. You will learn tools that help you stress less and enjoy more.

The focus of my practice utilizes my education and experience in medicine and psychiatry known as "lifestyle medicine" to support my patient's goal to live, work and experience life to the fullest. The majority of my patients are seen weekly via video conferencing. Visit my website and select "online appointment scheduling" in the drop down menu to schedule your appointment today.

Thrive is a multicultural practice with clients from all ethnicities and sexual orientations. Our clients come to us for culturally relevant & generationally inclusive individual counseling to positively adjust to changes in their lives, better navigate anxiety, heal from loss, explore their sexual identities, resolve interpersonal conflicts, and to unpack trauma/racial trauma so that they can live optimally happy lives. Our clients seek to heal from their pasts by learning healthy ways to change the connectivity of their thoughts, emotions & behaviors and to develop positive coping skills.

Do you often experience anxiousness or disquieting thoughts, that you can’t seem to ease? Do you experience low and/or depressed mood and there seems to be no clear reason as to why? Have you experienced the loss of a loved one and are having a hard time processing your grief? I have experience in working with diverse populations, while maintaining an individualistic and culturally sensitive approach tailored to each patient’s needs.When we work together, you can expect a supportive environment in which you will be met with empathy and compassion in a judgment free zone. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Sometimes we get to a place in our lives where we realize that we feel stuck. We want to take that next step in life, but feel like we just can't get there. We try different things, but nothing seems to work, at least, not the way we need it to. It also hurts to have a picture in our mind of what we want our lives to be, only to look around and see that we are far from having it. You might feel that you can relate to some of these experiences. You are not alone. Many people share these feelings. I'm interested in working with you, to help you have more of the life that you want.

I am a Bilingual Psychotherapist (English-Spanish). I graduated as a Clinical Psychologist in Argentina. I have been in practice in New York City as a psychotherapist for 18 years. My goal is to help people by assisting them to develop individual coping skills which will relieve the symptoms. I work with individuals who struggle with Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, couples and families with relationship issues among other life stressors. I believe every person is unique and for this reason I offer a personalized approach. I am truly dedicated to providing and empathetic and non judgmental environment where your concerns are heard.

Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker offering individual, family, couples, adolescent, and marriage counseling. My experience includes working with PTSD, anxiety, depression, loss and grief, family and relationship problems, and mood disorders. While I take a more holistic approach, I am trained in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and trauma-informed care. Making a decision to see a therapist might be the first step toward healing, and I will gladly guide and support you along that route.

Hello! I'm Dr. Brian Freidenberg. In therapy, I place the therapeutic relationship above all else. The relationship is the vehicle for change. I believe that a good therapist listens well; is empathic; and provides a safe, empowering, and judgement-free environment. The client and I form a partnership to help the client navigate this great adventure called life. My primary areas of expertise are ADDICTIONS (e.g., substances, sex, video games, phone, social media), ANXIETY, CHILDHOOD and ADOLESCENCE, COLLEGE students, VETERANS, RELATIONSHIPS, TRAUMA, GROUPS, PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS, and COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY.

I graduated from Pace University with my Master's Degree as a Licensed Mental Health Therapist and Substance Abuse Counselor. I do not believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to therapy as each individual has specific treatment needs as each person's experiences and the emotional impact of those experiences are unique to that individual. This is why my theoretical approach is humanistic and client-centered. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Adler, and Gestalt.

I am dedicated to helping you improve your quality of life. Anxiety and depression can feel overwhelming and negatively impact different life areas such as relationships, work, and overall health. It can also present challenges with sex and dating. If you’re struggling with sexual dysfunctions, sexual anxiety, out-of-control sexual behavior, and relationships, I can help. Together, we will work towards helping you reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms, increase your confidence, improve sexual functioning, and navigate dating and relationships

Hello, I am LaToya J. Johnson, an NYS Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 20 years of counseling experience. I have provided care to individuals with chronic mental illnesses, including bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, schizophrenia, anxiety, PTSD, racial identity issues, relationship concerns, intellectual disabilities, and substance abuse. The most common theoretical approaches I use in my work are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Trauma Informed Care, and Person Center Therapy. I believe every person has a right to live a happy and fulfilled life.