Women's Issues Therapists in Huntington, NY

I am a firm believer that therapy can improve your life if you are ready. Seeking therapy is change. Clients seek treatment for additional support, making choices, resolving family conflict, achieving increased success in their careers or obtaining healthier relationships. My approach is catered to each individual client or family and ranges from psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral approaches to solution focused when needed. I am dedicated to helping my clients gain a new perspective and direction in their lives.

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

Welcome. Live! Love! Dream! Enjoy life! My name is Risa Levenson, Ph.D. and I am a licensed psychologist, hypnotist, and reiki healer. I have been a psychologist for over 20 years and enjoy using hypnosis to assist my clients in achieving their goals/dreams. Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. I truly enjoy and get great pleasure from watching my clients accomplish their goals and achieve what they want out of life. I believe positive words create positive outcomes. We all need to be nicer to self and treat self as you would a best friend. Be kind.

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.

My passion is working with individuals struggling with everyday issues that challenge each of us at different stages of life. I take an experiential approach with my clients, which is "learning through reflection on doing". I relate to my clients in an emotional and authentic way by providing real-life guidance and direction for individuals to assess and redirect their relationships and goals. For 20 years, I have had a private clinical practice. My post-graduate education has focused on marriage, post-traumatic stress, gender identification, abandonment, trauma, adult-children of alcoholics, women's issues , divorce adjustment, grief and phobias.

I am Bilingual/Bicultural and have over 28 years experience treating Individuals and Couples. Conflicts impeding communication and resolution of self-destructive behaviors are typical concerns raised in therapy. Clients often are looking for new strategies to help cope with life's changing circumstances and to remove obstacles preventing growth. To explore these issues, a safe and confidential environment must be established. I am dedicated to working with care, compassion and respect for my clients throughout the therapeutic process.

You have just taken a brave first step towards being open to addressing your dissatisfactions, fears, anxieties, sadness, & insecurities. The decision to seek therapy is never an easy one, but by & large, most are grateful for the therapeutic experience & the enlightenment it can bring. In a safe, non-judgmental environment, I will help you muster resiliency during difficult times, think creatively when you feel stuck, & validate the experiences you have had throughout your life. And, together, we will work towards the goals that you set forth and are hoping to achieve in your therapy experience.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor working with adolescents and adults. People choose to work with me for my honest, non-judgmental communication style. I work to create an environment for self-exploration and personal growth to take place.

I have been a psychotherapist counseling adults, couples and families for thirty years. My experience in working with people has given me a unique outlook on the human condition and the complex nature of relationships. I earned a Masters Degree in Social Work from Adelphi University in 1987 and a certificate in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy from the New York School for Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy in 1990. I have extensive experience in both brief and long term psychotherapy and I look forward to helping you. If you have any questions please call me at (631) 673-3274 or email me at kayposil@optonline.net.

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.

In order to maximize optimum living, one must seek to achieve balance. Individuals receive personalized therapy or health coaching based on specific goals in a safe and confidential setting. I have extensive clinical knowledge and a vast understanding of human nature and emotional responses. Life can be challenging, but with tools and motivation, most challenges can become opportunities for personal growth and fulfillment. Life coaching can move people to achieve many things and become unstuck.

It is particularly important for one to feel connected with and deeply understood by the psychologist that they choose. My approach to therapy is welcoming, empathetic, collaborative, and draws upon years of experience gained working in outpatient settings and schools. I have extensive experience and training using cognitive-behavioral techniques in working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. I have specialized training in crisis-intervention, individual therapy, family therapy, play-therapy, and in conducting assessments.

Do you feel like no one could possibly understand you? That your life experiences have either changed your view on life or never let you become who you wanted to be? Trauma can lead to feelings of numbness one minute and anxiety the next. It can have you feeling like your fighting off waves of emotions. One minute your tredding water just to get by, the next you’re overcome by the waves and you can’t breathe. I can guide you through these ups and downs. Together we can build a therapy plan to meet your needs so you can have that life that you’ve envisioned.

Do you want to let go of behaviors which interfere with your enjoyment of life? Do you want to learn new behaviors which will bring you happiness and fulfillment? Psychotherapy could be your answer. Therapy can be e life-changing event, and I am here to guide you through the process.

Many unexpected events, including the 2020 Pandemic, has caused overwhelming feelings of uncertainty. These personal changes may be with employment, education, caregiving, or sudden loss of a loved one. Unusual situations will cause mental and physical suffering. Perhaps you feel confused or tired and you desire relief. If you want to commit to work for the relief you deserve, I want to help you reach your goal for living. I conduct phone or office sessions based on safety and comfort. Together we will discuss a plan for your relief and begin a journey towards your goals for living.

Healing from a substance use disorder is not about control, but about learning to adapt and move forward with your life as you repair your relationships and find balance in sobriety. In my time as a clinician, I have acquired extensive experience working with adults, adolescents, and families with co-occurring disorders in substance abuse residential and outpatient treatment programs. I know that everyone’s recovery process is unique. At Mountainside Huntington, I develop individual treatment plans for each client, using a variety of clinical and holistic therapies tailored to their needs.

I provide a safe, caring environment for my clients where we work together to build a mutually respectful and trusting relationship. My job is to help remove the obstacles in your way so self-realization can take place.

Alcohol & Drug Addiction Treatment can save your or a loved one’s life. Reaching out for help can be daunting but recovery is attainable. I have enjoyed working with thousands of individuals on their journey toward reaching their sober goals. As a clinician at Mountainside, I use an empathetic, person-centered, and trauma-informed approach as well as holistic therapies to help clients achieve self-awareness & gain the tools they need both during treatment and long after it ends. In my sessions, I like to use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, & Strength-Based Therapy to assist clients in their recovery process.

I am a psychodynamic clinical social worker interested and experienced in working with individuals (ages 18-75), couples and families facing life transitions. My preferred method of practice is goal oriented with an emphasis on self-awareness and self-acceptance. Through clarity of goals, I'll guide you through any life transitions to identify priorities and values and assist to bring the courage to change to the surface of your life so that you can live in harmony and balance.

Therapy should be a place of security where you can release your fears and anxieties; stress and depression; your worries and troubling behaviors. Here, in a sympathetic environment, you can explore your strengths and achieve your goals in becoming the most vital version of yourself. Collaboratively, using my decade of experience as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I will provide that place of security and work with you at achieving the dynamic you.