Grief Therapists in Islip, NY

My goal as a trauma-certified therapist is to empower my clients to experience increased freedom and healing in their lives. My training in the addiction field has prepared me to treat a variety of mental health disorders, including anxiety, anger, depression, grief, and trauma.

My name is Ami Clarke and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who specializes in Narrative Trauma Therapy, Gender Affirming Therapy, Autism Affirming Therapy, Couples Therapy, and Sex Therapy pertaining to sexual trauma and how it affects a relationship and or marriage. I work with and support LGBTQIA individuals, couples as I am a safe space. I am also an End of Life Doula specializing in grief therapy and clients diagnosed with a terminal illness i.e. stage 4 cancer, ALS, and other terminal diseases.

Do you struggle with debilitating anxiety, depression, grief? I empathize with the challenges these conditions pose, having personally experienced their impact. However, I also know firsthand that overcoming them is possible, and I'm here to support you on that journey. My approach is integrative. I draw upon a variety of therapeutic techniques and modalities to create a personalized treatment plan for my clients. I incorporate other holistic practices such as mindfulness and meditation into my sessions to help clients connect with their bodies and emotions in a deeper way.

I am a licensed mental health counselor who works with young adults, children, teens, and adults struggling with personal or relational issues utilizing individualized therapeutic strategies. I specialize in working with young adults, children, and adults struggling with separation or school/college related anxiety, social phobias, life transitions, oppositional behaviors, family/interpersonal conflict, family changes, loss, anxiety, communication challenges, and depression. I have worked in practice for more than 15 years and enjoy working with people motivated to feel better and seek help and look forward to meeting you.

I help young adults & adults who are struggling with depression, anxiety, crises of meaning, relationship issues, life transitions, and struggles with grief & loss. Within a warm and collaborative therapeutic relationship, I adopt an eclectic approach which includes elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Gestalt, Existential &Humanistic approaches using positive psychology and strengths-focus themes. I work with clients to foster self-acceptance, psychological flexibility, the management of strong emotions, and healthy relationships.

Welcome to our journey of healing and transformation at Tipi Healing House, LLC. Our private practice is dedicated to uplifting and empowering the women and men who seek our services to gain personal sovereignty and free themselves from historical conditioning. Our approach to human suffering has helped our clients alleviate deep emotional wounds, clear negative mental beliefs systems, release trapped energy and emotions in the body, and reconnect back to one's spiritual nature. We take an integrative whole-person approach to healing which naturally merges traditional psychological training with ancient wisdom & healing traditions.

What do you truly want out of your life? Isn’t it time to stop accepting less and finally start finding a more purposeful and meaningful existence? I will help you gain awareness of the connection between your thoughts and emotions . Life is hard, and it’s important to learn emotional intelligence, while gaining acceptance to better understand ourselves and our relationships. Call me if you are experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, anger, or having relationship issues . It takes courage to ask for help. The first step is sometimes the hardest. It’s important to honor yourself and strive to be the best version of you!

LifeWorks is our community's top resource for relationship therapy, individual counseling and behavior intervention. We are a finely tuned, All Specialist Practice where each of our clinicians has an area of expertise from which they work. We believe that you want and need highly trained clinicians involved in your care, especially when the well-being of your family is at stake. If you are struggling with Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Recovery, Grief/Bereavement, Relationship Difficulties, Child Behavior Issues or Teen Issues, we have a specialist on site who has devoted their career to your area of need.

Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed, sad, or just not like yourself anymore? Maybe you are struggling with new changes in your life - becoming a first time mom, the end of a relationship, a job change, or the loss of a pet. Or, maybe you just feel like having someone to talk to. If you have been pushing down your feelings, and now feel like you need to address them, then you've already taken the first step! The next part involves letting those thoughts and feelings come out, working through them, and learning new coping skills to help you feel more comfortable and confident in your ability to handle the big feelings.

With over 20 years of experience in the field, I take an eclectic approach in my role as a therapist depending upon each persons individual goals and needs. I firmly believe in the importance of building a strong therapeutic relationship and providing a space where my clients feel safe and comfortable to be themselves.

From both a family background and education in religion and behavioral sciences, I have learned the importance of being guided by ethical principles in making life choices. Through years of learning to balance family, working and social life, I have gained an understanding of the importance of forming and maintaining supportive relationships and managing expectations.

I work with women of all ages who experience anxiety, overwhelm and struggle to focus on their own needs. Problem areas may include becoming explosive or frustrated toward those you love and having difficulty changing your emotional reactions no matter how hard you try. You may feel like your life is not headed in the direction you would like it to go. Common concerns specific to women who have children include anger and rage, resentment, not feeling like yourself and feeling as though you can’t keep it together like “all the other moms.”

Reaching out to a therapist can feel overwhelming and incredibly vulnerable - I’ve been there too. I remember the anxiety and self-doubt in asking for help. I also remember the therapist who helped me through some of the most difficult seasons of my life. I believe healing happens through relationships. When we can share all parts of ourselves with another and be truly seen. Witnessed. Understood. The messy, the dark, the confusing and the seemingly unlovable. All parts of you are welcome here. You don’t have to do it alone, I would be honored and humbled to join you.

Are you experiencing feelings of constant worry and fear? Are you feeling sad, lost or uncentered? Are you using negative self-talk and procrastinating on your goals? Therapy can help to uncover the underlying causes of your worries and fears, learn how to relax and look at situations in a less frightening or threatening way.

Are you sick and tired of fighting with your spouse or your child? Do you hate the chaos your home seems to always be in? Living with conflict or communication difficulties with family members is exhausting. I can help. You don't have to feel hopeless anymore. As both a behavior specialist and relationship expert, I can help you (or your loved one) to find a better way. I provide evidence-based support to families impacted by a child's conduct problems. I also specialize in helping couples in all stages find their way back to peace and connection.

Sometimes in life we experience overwhelming stress, anxiety or depression. Psychotherapy can help us realize that we can make through a difficult time. Whether it be an adjustment to getting older, marital problems, divorce, children moving out and on to college or just an overall "foggy" or "blah" feeling, psychotherapy can help. If you feel as if problems have become unmanageable on your own give a call.

I believe that each individual is unique and therapy should be individualized to help you reach your full potential. Whether you are dealing with acute stress or ongoing issues I am here to help guide you through these difficult times. I offer a safe, stable and supportive environment that will help you reach your goals.

There are times in life where you may feel unequipped to deal with life's challenges, where you find old solutions and coping strategies do not solve the problem anymore, and may be in need of a different perspective. Therapy can be a wonderful resource for clients to get to know themselves better, adapt healthier coping skills and reach their goals and full potential to live a more fulfilling life. My goal as a counselor is to provide a safe and welcoming atmosphere for clients to feel secure and supported on their journey towards self-fulfillment.

There are many obstacles and challenges in life that individuals face and work on overcoming. I provide a supportive and safe environment, where my client's are free to explore all aspects of self. Psychotherapy will help you to identify and understand what makes you feel happy, sad, anxious, emotional and together we will work on assisting you in coping with difficult life situations. If you do not see your insurance listed on this site, do not worry, I have affordable rates, because I do not feel that finances should stand in anyones way of getting treatment.