Asperger's Syndrome Therapists in Holbrook, NY

Hope is a force that will enable you to push past your personal obstacles, achieve healing and well-being. I believe in the power of hope and foster hope to help you achieve your goals and to reach your full potential.

As both a licensed psychologist and BCBA, I specialize in the treatment of challenging behavior, anxiety and stress management, and skills training. I work with children and adolescents who are experiencing behavioral difficulties such as noncompliance, aggression, and off-task behavior at school and/or home, and have specific expertise working with individuals on the autism spectrum. I provide parent training for families looking to create a consistent and positive environment in the home. I use a two-prong approach to behavior management: decrease interfering behavior while teaching adaptive functional behavior such as coping skills, social skills, and organization skills.

You have a unique purpose and carry unique values. But lately, you have found it difficult to find your path and reach your goals. You feel "stuck". I can help you identify the values that are important to you and give you the skills you need to reach those goals. I work with clients who have anxiety, social adjustment issues, difficulty being "flexible", and caregivers who are struggling to support those with disabilities and behavioral challenges. I make therapy an active, rewarding choice for every person so that he or she feels safe, supported, and confident in his or her decisions.

I have been a licensed psychologist for more than 25 years, and am certified in hypnosis by the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis. I have expertise in anxiety disorders, depression, trauma related disorders, and treatment of chronic pain. I utilize an active, solution oriented approach to therapy, which can include behavioral management, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, EMDR, mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and hypnosis.

I work with children, adolescents, and adults. I love helping people set and reach short and long term goals, experience happiness, and effectively manage and accept negative emotions. I really enjoy helping people to identify, accept, and overcome anxiety. While we all experience anxiety during our lives, it is important to learn the difference between real and imagined dangers, to be able to approach new experiences even if we are scared, and to live a life free from the damaging and smothering aspects of anxiety related disorders.

I utilize a trauma informed lens to work collaboratively with those seeking help to live fuller, more satisfying lives. I provide compassionate support by encouraging those I works with to recognize the impact of stress and trauma on the whole person including the mind, body, and spirit. I offer resources and evidence based approaches including yoga, mindfulness, art and creativity to help build a sense of safety within oneself, regulate emotions, and build resilience.

"One size seldom fits all" and the same is true with therapists. Finding a therapist that connects with you and understands your needs is the foundation of your journey for change. Life can get complicated, but working together, we can explore the problems and work toward solutions in a warm, supportive, confidential and most important a nonjudgemental atmosphere. Since one size seldom fits all, I use a variety of behavioral approaches to create a shift in my clients' self awareness.