Meritain Health Therapists in Forest Hills, NY
Melissa is currently working towards her degree in Licensed Mental Health Counseling at Alfred University. She received her license in Bilingual School Counseling (Spanish-proficiency) in 2014 from CUNY Queens College and graduated magna cum laude. She has since been serving the highly diverse youth population throughout Queens, New York, including communities of color, LGBTQ+ and the differently-abled. In addition, Melissa is a restorative practitioner who is trained in restoring harm among people and spaces through a lens of anti-racism, equity and inclusion. She is a trauma informed psychotherapist.
Melissa is currently working towards her degree in Licensed Mental Health Counseling at Alfred University. She received her license in Bilingual School Counseling (Spanish-proficiency) in 2014 from CUNY Queens College and graduated magna cum laude. She has since been serving the highly diverse youth population throughout Queens, New York, including communities of color, LGBTQ+ and the differently-abled. In addition, Melissa is a restorative practitioner who is trained in restoring harm among people and spaces through a lens of anti-racism, equity and inclusion. She is a trauma informed psychotherapist.
I am a well seasoned mental health counselor specializing in working with people who speak বাংলা from all ages, including children on the autism spectrum, adults with special abilities, elders, & individuals identifying as BIPOC or LGBTQiA+
I have 14 years experience as a summer camp aide, admin assistant, psychiatric volunteer, autism therapist, school counselor, caregiver. I understand that life can become overwhelming in stressful times, along with deep-rooted trauma. My work is to support your healing through talk therapy, with confidentiality in mind. During our initial call, I will introduce myself and get to know you!
I am a well seasoned mental health counselor specializing in working with people who speak বাংলা from all ages, including children on the autism spectrum, adults with special abilities, elders, & individuals identifying as BIPOC or LGBTQiA+
I have 14 years experience as a summer camp aide, admin assistant, psychiatric volunteer, autism therapist, school counselor, caregiver. I understand that life can become overwhelming in stressful times, along with deep-rooted trauma. My work is to support your healing through talk therapy, with confidentiality in mind. During our initial call, I will introduce myself and get to know you!
As we navigate life, experiences continue to happen and it is our responsibility to decide what to do with our reality and accepting the cards we are given and the moments that come our way. We can pretend that our loved ones did not die, the divorce did not happen, the bullying never started, or the intrusive worries are just in your imagination and will go away on their own. However, avoidance does not bring healing. I am driven to assist my clients to develop a deeper level of awareness and to discover their own insights about childhood patterns, their behaviors, and thoughts about their relationships and communication styles.
As we navigate life, experiences continue to happen and it is our responsibility to decide what to do with our reality and accepting the cards we are given and the moments that come our way. We can pretend that our loved ones did not die, the divorce did not happen, the bullying never started, or the intrusive worries are just in your imagination and will go away on their own. However, avoidance does not bring healing. I am driven to assist my clients to develop a deeper level of awareness and to discover their own insights about childhood patterns, their behaviors, and thoughts about their relationships and communication styles.
If you’re looking for support and guidance as you navigate life’s challenges, I am here to walk alongside you. My goal is to create a safe, welcoming space where you feel comfortable beginning your healing journey. I want you to feel supported and understood, and to trust that you can openly share your thoughts, emotions, and the changes you hope to make.
My primary focus is to collaborate with you in creating meaningful changes that align with your goals and values, adjusting our approach as needed along the way.
If you’re looking for support and guidance as you navigate life’s challenges, I am here to walk alongside you. My goal is to create a safe, welcoming space where you feel comfortable beginning your healing journey. I want you to feel supported and understood, and to trust that you can openly share your thoughts, emotions, and the changes you hope to make.
My primary focus is to collaborate with you in creating meaningful changes that align with your goals and values, adjusting our approach as needed along the way.
Hello, my name is MaryEllen Leger. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I would love to help you find your answers. Together we can utilize various therapy techniques that are best suited to you so that you can find your peace and happiness. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you, such as stress, anxiety, and self-esteem issues. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Hello, my name is MaryEllen Leger. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I would love to help you find your answers. Together we can utilize various therapy techniques that are best suited to you so that you can find your peace and happiness. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you, such as stress, anxiety, and self-esteem issues. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
I meet with teens and adults who've been through a lot - intimate partner or domestic violence, complex trauma, anxiety, depression, and the many ways mental health shows up across different identities and life situations. You might be managing patterns that complicate relationships or self-understanding, dealing with immigration stress, cultural or family expectations, or intergenerational pressures. Perhaps you need to sort through your relationship with faith, wrestling with doubt, deepening your conviction, or navigating a religious context that both helps and hurts. Together we will address your challenges at your pace.
I meet with teens and adults who've been through a lot - intimate partner or domestic violence, complex trauma, anxiety, depression, and the many ways mental health shows up across different identities and life situations. You might be managing patterns that complicate relationships or self-understanding, dealing with immigration stress, cultural or family expectations, or intergenerational pressures. Perhaps you need to sort through your relationship with faith, wrestling with doubt, deepening your conviction, or navigating a religious context that both helps and hurts. Together we will address your challenges at your pace.
I am a licensed mental health professional working with adults who are trying to make sense of what feels overwhelming, stuck, or emotionally exhausting in the present moment. This often includes PTSD, grief and loss, depression, high-functioning anxiety, perfectionism, and burnout.
My work focuses on what is happening right now: emotional patterns that show up in real time, the ways people relate to stress and relationships as it unfolds, and the moments where old responses get activated in current life.
I am a licensed mental health professional working with adults who are trying to make sense of what feels overwhelming, stuck, or emotionally exhausting in the present moment. This often includes PTSD, grief and loss, depression, high-functioning anxiety, perfectionism, and burnout.
My work focuses on what is happening right now: emotional patterns that show up in real time, the ways people relate to stress and relationships as it unfolds, and the moments where old responses get activated in current life.
I understand that seeking therapy can be a vulnerable and courageous step, and will be there to support you on your journey towards healing and growth. I prioritize creating a safe and non-judgmental space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported. I am dedicated to providing personalized care that meets your unique needs and goals. I specialize in therapy for various issues like depression, anxiety, trauma, family conflict, and more. I focus on creating a secure and non-judgmental space for clients to explore their thoughts and feelings. My goal is to help you build emotional resilience, and develop coping strategies.
I understand that seeking therapy can be a vulnerable and courageous step, and will be there to support you on your journey towards healing and growth. I prioritize creating a safe and non-judgmental space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported. I am dedicated to providing personalized care that meets your unique needs and goals. I specialize in therapy for various issues like depression, anxiety, trauma, family conflict, and more. I focus on creating a secure and non-judgmental space for clients to explore their thoughts and feelings. My goal is to help you build emotional resilience, and develop coping strategies.
For me, mental wellness is extremely important. I believe that everyone deserves support in achieving and maintaining one's overall health goals. My approach to the therapeutic relationship is compassionate, flexible and supportive as I enjoy working collaboratively with clients' on their self-discovery and healing journeys. I understand that recovery and peace of mind is attainable through work, reaching out for help, utilizing natural resources, and connecting with a higher power. The journey through life is not easy for some, but living a life of purpose is achievable for those who seek it.
For me, mental wellness is extremely important. I believe that everyone deserves support in achieving and maintaining one's overall health goals. My approach to the therapeutic relationship is compassionate, flexible and supportive as I enjoy working collaboratively with clients' on their self-discovery and healing journeys. I understand that recovery and peace of mind is attainable through work, reaching out for help, utilizing natural resources, and connecting with a higher power. The journey through life is not easy for some, but living a life of purpose is achievable for those who seek it.
My clients are typically adults from all cultural and religious backgrounds. They come to me with a variety of experiences that need attention; depression, anxiety, panic disorder, grief, obsessive compulsive disorder, stress, attention deficit disorder, vocational issues, difficulty finding meaning or purpose, trauma, women's health, men's health, LGTBQ+, body and self-image, cultural intersectionality issues, and social justice issues to name a few. Most often however, my clients thrive when they feel seen, heard, and validated within their experience. I work collaboratively with clients to ensure good pacing, trust, and comfort.
My clients are typically adults from all cultural and religious backgrounds. They come to me with a variety of experiences that need attention; depression, anxiety, panic disorder, grief, obsessive compulsive disorder, stress, attention deficit disorder, vocational issues, difficulty finding meaning or purpose, trauma, women's health, men's health, LGTBQ+, body and self-image, cultural intersectionality issues, and social justice issues to name a few. Most often however, my clients thrive when they feel seen, heard, and validated within their experience. I work collaboratively with clients to ensure good pacing, trust, and comfort.
Welcome! Beginning therapy can feel like a big step, and I strive to create a space where you feel supported, heard, and empowered. I work with adolescents, young adults, and adults navigating anxiety, life transitions, self-esteem challenges, relationship dynamics, and questions of identity. You may feel overwhelmed by life’s demands or uncertain about your direction, therapy can be a space to better understand yourself, process difficult emotions, and explore what matters most to you.
Welcome! Beginning therapy can feel like a big step, and I strive to create a space where you feel supported, heard, and empowered. I work with adolescents, young adults, and adults navigating anxiety, life transitions, self-esteem challenges, relationship dynamics, and questions of identity. You may feel overwhelmed by life’s demands or uncertain about your direction, therapy can be a space to better understand yourself, process difficult emotions, and explore what matters most to you.
Hi, my name is Batsheva. Many of my clients come to me carrying a sense of heaviness; unprocessed emotions, past experiences, or difficult relationships, seeking a way to move through it all. I draw on my training in Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, and Sensorimotor to support those navigating the lingering effects of trauma, recurring patterns, or stuckness. I believe deeply in the innate wisdom within each individual and aim to help you access what’s already yours. As we work together, you may notice a greater sense of ease in your body and the ability to navigate relationships and life challenges with more clarity and center.
Hi, my name is Batsheva. Many of my clients come to me carrying a sense of heaviness; unprocessed emotions, past experiences, or difficult relationships, seeking a way to move through it all. I draw on my training in Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, and Sensorimotor to support those navigating the lingering effects of trauma, recurring patterns, or stuckness. I believe deeply in the innate wisdom within each individual and aim to help you access what’s already yours. As we work together, you may notice a greater sense of ease in your body and the ability to navigate relationships and life challenges with more clarity and center.
Life is hard. Getting support, shouldn't be. Flexible Therapy offers appointments based on YOUR schedule. Want to talk before heading into the office? No problem! Need availability after the kids go to bed? You got it. Whether it's early or late, I'm here for what's most important: YOU.
Life is hard. Getting support, shouldn't be. Flexible Therapy offers appointments based on YOUR schedule. Want to talk before heading into the office? No problem! Need availability after the kids go to bed? You got it. Whether it's early or late, I'm here for what's most important: YOU.
I'm Sean, a clinical psychotherapist with over 10 years of walking alongside people in some of the toughest and most beautiful moments of their lives. Whether it’s anxiety that keeps you small, relationships that hurt more than they heal, old wounds that still steer the ship, depression, burnout, or the simple feeling that “there has to be more than this”; whatever it is, we’ll face it together, at your pace, with whatever approach serves you best in this moment.
I'm Sean, a clinical psychotherapist with over 10 years of walking alongside people in some of the toughest and most beautiful moments of their lives. Whether it’s anxiety that keeps you small, relationships that hurt more than they heal, old wounds that still steer the ship, depression, burnout, or the simple feeling that “there has to be more than this”; whatever it is, we’ll face it together, at your pace, with whatever approach serves you best in this moment.
Many people become so used to carrying emotional pain, supporting others, and handling life on their own that they forget what it feels like to feel supported themselves. Over time, anxiety, trauma, grief, addiction, burnout, and difficult experiences can leave people emotionally drained, disconnected, or stuck in survival mode. Therapy provides a compassionate and judgment-free space to process emotions, rebuild self-worth, strengthen resilience, develop healthier coping skills, and begin creating meaningful healing, balance, and lasting personal growth.
Many people become so used to carrying emotional pain, supporting others, and handling life on their own that they forget what it feels like to feel supported themselves. Over time, anxiety, trauma, grief, addiction, burnout, and difficult experiences can leave people emotionally drained, disconnected, or stuck in survival mode. Therapy provides a compassionate and judgment-free space to process emotions, rebuild self-worth, strengthen resilience, develop healthier coping skills, and begin creating meaningful healing, balance, and lasting personal growth.
You may be the strong one, the helper, or the one who keeps it all together, yet feel emotionally exhausted, unheard, or unsure how to take care of your needs. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or the weight of family and cultural expectations, you don’t have to carry it alone.
I’m Mery, a bilingual (Spanish/English) therapist originally from Venezuela. I understand how culture, identity, family dynamics, and personal history can shape our emotional world, sometimes leaving us feeling unseen, disconnected, or emotionally overwhelmed.
You may be the strong one, the helper, or the one who keeps it all together, yet feel emotionally exhausted, unheard, or unsure how to take care of your needs. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or the weight of family and cultural expectations, you don’t have to carry it alone.
I’m Mery, a bilingual (Spanish/English) therapist originally from Venezuela. I understand how culture, identity, family dynamics, and personal history can shape our emotional world, sometimes leaving us feeling unseen, disconnected, or emotionally overwhelmed.
Immigration Evaluations- Evaluaciones Inmigracion
Psychologist, PhD
2 Endorsed
Forest Hills, NY 11375
N-648 Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions, 601 Waiver/Extreme Hardship, Asylum, VAWA, U Visa, T Visa. Spanish/English. Immigration Psychological Evaluations (USCIS). Evaluaciones psicológicas para inmigración. Bariatric Surgery Clearance Evaluations.
I am a NY Licensed Clinical Psychologist with 25+ years of experience, offering thorough, compassionate, culturally sensitive evaluations in a safe, supportive space. I integrate trauma-informed care to support USCIS petitions. Expert evaluations, credible, exhaustive assessment reports. Attorney approved.
N-648 Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions, 601 Waiver/Extreme Hardship, Asylum, VAWA, U Visa, T Visa. Spanish/English. Immigration Psychological Evaluations (USCIS). Evaluaciones psicológicas para inmigración. Bariatric Surgery Clearance Evaluations.
I am a NY Licensed Clinical Psychologist with 25+ years of experience, offering thorough, compassionate, culturally sensitive evaluations in a safe, supportive space. I integrate trauma-informed care to support USCIS petitions. Expert evaluations, credible, exhaustive assessment reports. Attorney approved.
My ideal client is someone navigating the complexities of trauma, seeking healing and connection. They often feel isolated, burdened by their past experiences, and crave understanding and compassion. Their primary need is to feel heard and validated, as they explore the impact of their trauma on their daily lives.
Their goals include building resilience, developing coping strategies, and creating a fulfilling life aligned with their values. Ultimately, they want to bridge the gap between pain and peace, seeking a safe space to grow and thrive. Together, we will embark on this transformative journey toward healing and empowerment.
My ideal client is someone navigating the complexities of trauma, seeking healing and connection. They often feel isolated, burdened by their past experiences, and crave understanding and compassion. Their primary need is to feel heard and validated, as they explore the impact of their trauma on their daily lives.
Their goals include building resilience, developing coping strategies, and creating a fulfilling life aligned with their values. Ultimately, they want to bridge the gap between pain and peace, seeking a safe space to grow and thrive. Together, we will embark on this transformative journey toward healing and empowerment.
I specialize in group therapy. I have been running groups for over thirty-five years and I have a special gift in helping member's resolve conflicts with relationships, both personal and professional. My groups are not socialization groups but learning social skills is a by-product of the group experience. Members learn to resolve obstacles to developing healthy relationships through interactions between members of the group.
I specialize in group therapy. I have been running groups for over thirty-five years and I have a special gift in helping member's resolve conflicts with relationships, both personal and professional. My groups are not socialization groups but learning social skills is a by-product of the group experience. Members learn to resolve obstacles to developing healthy relationships through interactions between members of the group.
Prioritizing mental health & engaging in self-care are essential aspects of overall well-being. Life’s challenges can sometimes disrupt mental stability, making it crucial to develop effective coping strategies. The primary goal for each client is to enhance healthy coping mechanisms while reducing negative symptoms, fostering resilience and improved quality of life.
Prioritizing mental health & engaging in self-care are essential aspects of overall well-being. Life’s challenges can sometimes disrupt mental stability, making it crucial to develop effective coping strategies. The primary goal for each client is to enhance healthy coping mechanisms while reducing negative symptoms, fostering resilience and improved quality of life.
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