Women's Issues Therapists in Flushing, NY

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.

-daytime openings available-currently accepting teens and adults for teletherapy only- -currently accepting the following Medicaid insurances- Healthfirst and Metroplus- -Currently accepting Cigna, Aetna, Oxford, Oscar, United Healthcare, Empire BCBS (not Medicaid). My practice highly values cultural competency and financial accessibility, and I work with people of all races, ethnicities, religions, and genders/sexuality.

Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed? Are you experiencing challenges finding balance? Do you get caught in negative thought loops? It's tough to keep your feelings hidden. Talking to a therapist will help you navigate your thoughts and feelings, become mindful of your present, formulate coping strategies, and ultimately help you achieve your goals that are in line with your core life values. I'm now offering Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) - Feel free to reach out if you have questions about this treatment modality and how it can benefit you.

Life can present challenges, relationships can be hard, and being a human can sometimes be uncomfortable. Perhaps you are tired and overwhelmed in certain parts of your life and you are ready for a change. You don’t have to do this alone. We will work as a team to gain insight, create new patterns, and heal wounds. You’ll find yourself maneuvering through life more effectively, with a greater understanding of yourself and a better ability to ride the waves of life. I value the importance of a warm, safe, and nonjudgmental environment. I believe in collaborating to create individualized treatment plans to best match your needs.

Adara Shafe received her master’s degree from Hunter College in 2021. Her focus is Clinical practice with individuals, groups and families. Adara has experience with children in foster care, families and adolescents. She has also worked with individuals with ADHD, mood disorder and adjustment disorder, and she has also worked with members of the LGBTQ+ community.

I enjoy working with women from diverse backgrounds in a supportive and nonjudgmental manner. I believe that client is an expert of their own life, and of most importance to me is working with the client to achieve their goals - goals that we set together as we begin our work. I strive to meet the client "where they are" and move them forward to heal, change and grow in positive ways.

Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, or self-esteem issues; facing a crisis; or you are feeling dissatisfied in your relationships or work, therapy can be a place for relief and growth. Together, we will establish goals and collaborate to assist you in developing skills, enhancing your well-being, and gaining the freedom to make more intentional decisions about who you want to be.

Hello! I’m a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with a PhD in Clinical Psychology. Using methods like cognitive behavioral therapy, I specialize in working with issues including life transitions, self esteem, trauma, PTSD, mood disorders, and domestic abuse. I have extensive experience working with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds and different types of psychological distress. I approach therapy using a holistic and client-centered approach. My unbiased, supportive, and empathetic orientation helps me understand the individual world of each client, no matter their socio-cultural background, experiences, or presenting concerns.

As a queer, Korean therapist, I’m passionate about working with folks of Asian descent and people of marginalized genders of the global majority. I want us to be free from the harms of oppressive systems, and find belonging and home in ourselves and relationships. My lens is relational, intersectional, trauma-informed, mindfulness-based, and anti-oppressive. I trust the wisdom of my clients' systems. Whatever context you bring deserves to be met with gentle curiosity. I follow your lead with offering choices, asking for consent, and discerning what’s informing the parts of you, states, and feelings you’re experiencing.

Immigration evaluations & cases are difficult, confusing & emotional circumstances to experience. All cases are different & the emotional trauma experienced due to undergoing the evaluation process can be debilitating.

Life can be challenging. The journey can be a struggle. There is no reason to travel alone. Working with a counselor can be the beginning. As a retired Police Officer, I have dedicated my career to helping individuals who have experienced anxiety and trauma. My background as a police officer has given me a unique understanding of the challenges and stresses of high-stress jobs and traumatic events. As a lawyer, I have experience navigating the legal system, which can benefit clients affected by legal issues related to their trauma. I believe every client is unique and requires an individualized approach to therapy.

No matter the reason you are seeking therapy for at this time, if its for a friend or family member it is wonderful that you are talking the first step to make things better. With me as your therapist, we will work together to address the issues that prompted you to seek help at this time. Whether you are dealing with work/school stress, eating and body image, sadness, anxiety, relationship issues or anything in between, our work together will give you the tools to overcome these obstacles and improve your overall quality of life. Let’s talk and start on the path for you to feel better.

I have worked primarily within the Asian community with those who have been impacted by intimate partner/gender-based violence. Doing so taught me the importance of supporting self-determination, grounded/safe relationships, & honoring body ques. I am passionate about walking alongside clients while they work to dismantle the impact of harmful power structures in their lives. My hope is that through identity exploration, difficult life transitions, traumatic experiences, & all that life has in store that I may work collaboratively with clients to access their truest voice & experience wholeness personally and interpersonally.