Parenting Therapists in Huntington, NY

If you are seeking couples counseling, or if you are a parent who wants help developing new parenting strategies, I have the skills and experience to help. Pre-adoption psychological evaluations are one of my specialties, as are parenting consultations for parents of adopted children. I have specific experience with stress management, college student mental health issues, and LGBTQIA issues including couples counseling. I also enjoy working with women who are struggling with relationship issues, work/life balance, or childhood traumas.

Psychotherapy can be a deeply nourishing gift to allow oneself. It is valuable to afford ourselves the time and space to be heard, seen, and understood. It can also be an opportunity to do the inner work and skill building that is necessary for us to unfold toward our truest potential. In times of crisis therapy can be a life line, keeping us connected to a light in the dark. Grounded in psychodynamic, somatic and intersubjective theories Michelle's work investigates the relationship between emotion, body and psyche. Issues related to relationships, parenting , trauma, and more may be explored.

I am a New York State licensed mental health counselor with extensive experience working with young children through adolescents and parents. I offer services to families at the office, in the home or at school to provide counseling to best facilitate positive changes and coordinate efforts of all those involved with the youngsters' success. I have two Masters Degrees and use a cognitive behavioral approach to counseling. Special areas of expertise include: anxiety disorders, loss or grief issues, impulse control disorders, problems related to dealing with divorce and separation and parenting skills.

Are you ready to live with less stress and chaos in your life? Whether it’s handling family conflict, anxiety and depression, child behavioral issues and sleep training, or simply trying to find a work/life balance, I’m here to help. I am a Licensed Psychotherapist & Parent Educator who specializes in working with adults and adolescents to find better clarity in your life. This clarity will ultimately help you to improve upon the relationship you have with yourself, and with others. My goal is to empower my clients as they deal with life's challenges.

**Now enrolling for Virtual Parent Coaching: See "Groups" below** I am a clinical psychologist specializing in cognitive-behavior therapy and applied behavior analysis. Since 1996 I've worked with individuals of all ages affected by Autism. I have worked in several school systems and I am currently the clinical adviser for a young adult transition program for individuals with Autism. In addition to my focus on Autism, I also work with individuals struggling with Technology Dependence or Addiction. I see local clients in my office or via secure video conferencing.

MOST INSURANCE PLANS ACCEPTED. I specialize in family counseling, co- parenting counseling, marriage counseling and motivational life coaching. For couples who have decided to divorce or separate, I offer pre-mediation counseling that will shorten the time and money necessary to complete the divorce mediation process. Couples counseling is for those wanting to make their relationship work as well as for those who feel stuck trying to decide whether or not to separate. Marriage counseling sessions focus on developing functional communication, working through conflicts related to financial issues or child-rearing, building physical and emotional intimacy and developing mutually agreed upon life goals.

Being a parent is one of the most rewarding and challenging jobs you'll ever have. I am a Licensed Social Worker and Parent Coach with over thirty years of experience working with parents and their children. I can help you parent at your very best. Are you feeling overwhelmed and stressed with your home environment? From birth through the young adult years, I coach parents through periods of growth and challenges. Discover healthy ways to cope with conflict and the everyday challenges of parenting . I offer one on one personalized Parent Coaching designed to meet the needs of each individual and family.

I am a psychologist with over thirty years experience treating childhood disorders. My experience has been that early childhood therapy and parent -training are most effective, and emotional healing occurs most readily, when parent and child are seen together. Focus during, and between sessions, involves teaching of play skills and modeling of effective limit setting. For older children, self modulation of behavior is a primary objective. Utilizing these techniques, I have successfully treated anxiety problems (such as selective mutism), depressive symptoms, and developmental disorders (such as Aspergers Syndrome).

We all play different roles in life, and sometimes these roles can ask so much of us that little is left for ourselves. This can lead to feeling overwhelmed and burned out. Counseling can help ease these feelings by offering a safe space to unpack and sort through even the biggest emotions. I encourage authenticity and curiosity in the counseling space, and my aim is to support you as you learn and put into action new skills while growing your sense of awareness, self-acceptance, and agency. My counseling approach is integrative. I will incorporate drama therapy as well, where we will use a bit of creativity to help make change.

I help people overcome obstacles to life satisfaction and emotional well being. Whether you are struggling with depression, low self esteem, relationship difficulties, parenting issues, or unresolved issues from your childhood, I can help you find the insight and coping skills that work best for you. I see my role as a guide who helps people tap into their inner strengths, become empowered to move beyond the past, improve life in the present and make realistic goals for the future

I am a caring and compassionate psychotherapist who specializes in providing therapy to children, adolescents and adults. My expertise includes treating anxiety, depression and issues involving self-esteem, stress management, parenting , separation, divorce, relationship and women's issues including prenatal and postpartum depression.

Are you struggling at home or in your relationship? As a Marriage and Family Therapist & Divorce Mediator I specialize in the treatment of individuals, families and couples and provide a spectrum of services regarding the most sensitive areas of family life including, separation/divorce, co- parenting , mediation, and re-establishing relationships. We will focus on your interpersonal conflict, anxiety and stresses within the family, as well as individual conflicts. I am passionate about helping individuals emerge with new possibilities in their relationships and will help my clients strive to reach their greatest potential.

You have taken an important first step towards making positive and lasting change in your life. Using a safe and supportive approach I can help you work through difficulties and experience more peace and joy. I will help you explore your roots in order to understand why an issue may be occurring and combine these insights with evidence-based interventions (e.g. positive reinforcement, relaxation training, mindfulness, coping skills) to improve overall health and wellness.

Finding the right psychotherapist is challenging and can be a lengthy process. Once the search is completed, and the therapy is under way, it will become rewarding and healing. My approach to psychotherapy is mindful, accepting and supportive. Trained in individual, couple, and family therapy, complex trauma, as well as clinical medicine and public health epidemiology, I provide treatment from an individualized integrative perspective, based on what is most beneficial to each person. My cultural and crosscultural perspectives allow me to also factor in the cultural impact on human behavior.

Stressful and traumatic events can happen to anyone. We cannot choose their timing or immediate impact on our ability to love, work, parent , or grow. In children, they can cause behavioral, academic, and interpersonal difficulties. Stress can get lodged in our bodies, making it very difficult to “just get over it.” However, even by considering psychotherapy, you are making a very important first step towards regaining control of your life. Making a choice to value your mental health is the key to getting back your feelings of agency, self-confidence, and sense of control of our own emotions, thoughts, and behaviors.

Every individual who comes to my practice is profoundly powerful, possessing vast strength and possibility. While past trauma may trap us in false narratives about ourselves and others, together we will tap into your authentic voice  and identify your personal path towards healing, growth, joy and a restored sense of confidence. Calling upon an integrative, evidence-based approach, we will work to instill a renewed sense of balance, inner-peace and self-love.  My integrative approach utilizes humanistic and strengths-based therapies including Mindfulness, Somatic healing, Dialectical Behavior therapy, Positive Psychology as well as

I am committed to helping women balance self-care with parenting , family, work and other responsibilities, with goals of reducing anxiety and depression that can accompany a busy lifestyle. Together, we will review your history and behavior tendencies that have led up to your present day situation. We will also examine the relationship of these patterns to your current emotional state and set goals for immediate and long term changes that can better serve your mental health and wellness.

Are you a parent desperate to find your child the support they need to manage their emotions? Children are struggling these days and unfortunately it's not easy to find the right help. It can be hard to know how to help and you might find yourself not knowing what to do or say. The truth is, children/teens often need to hear "advice" coming from someone else. You are also likely making some common mistakes when it comes to helping your child through their difficult moments, because let's face it, you're not your child's therapist. Let's keep it that way. You can just be the parent and start enjoying time with your child again.

I am a Psychologist in private practice working with individuals and couples, adolescents and adults. I have worked in many different clinical settings since 1968 and, for 32 years of private practice, have worked with a range of difficulties involving anxiety, depression, addictions, abuse, obsessions, parenting , trauma and PTSD, personality disorders and psychosis. One specialty has been using psychological testing to get a more accurate and detailed diagnostic picture of the issues, as just having a diagnosis is not enough and can result in misunderstanding and poor treatment.