Therapists in Islip, NY

As a therapist, with over 7 years of experience in social work, the rapport I build with my clients instills a comfortability and confidence that my approach and systems work. I meet clients where they are and allow them to reach their own resolve, with guidance. I help clients transition less from extreme perspectives towards more positive mindsets when internalizing experiences. At Behavioral Health Counseling our therapists provide evidenced-based, goal-oriented treatment to individuals, couples, families, and groups. Treatment and Behavior Plans are individualized to meet each patient’s need.

You're entering a space where you can be unapologetically you! That means you're free to laugh, cry, scream, and vent. I will be with you through each stage of emotion and I am going to challenge you to be in that moment, to feel, and to understand your emotions. I believe that healing begins when a client shows their authentic sense without worrying about being judged for what they are thinking or feeling. I believe that we are all capable of becoming the best version of ourselves even through our trials and tribulations. With the right attitude, motivation, and approach, growth and change will come.

Often time we find ourselves seeking happiness when what we truly are seeking is peace. The road to peace often requires working through the emotional heartbreaks and disappointments. It requires self forgiveness and acceptance of things that are often unacceptable trespasses. However when you glimpse inner peace you will realize in this you will find your happiness. Everyone has a story that needs to be told, honored and witnessed and I feel completed honored o hold the space for your work and your healing.

I believe there is strength to be found in our weaknesses, love to be found through our pain, and light after our darkest days. The pain of healing comes with the self-awareness that otherwise may be over looked. When it becomes more painful to stay in our past then it is scary to step out of it is when the journey begins. I walk beside my clients, not in-front or behind. I remain steady and follow their lead. I provide the safety and hope that everyone needs to face their pain, to feel their pain, and to keep going anyway.

I am committed to guiding individuals through life challenges such as: developing emotional awareness, adjusting to a life change (including surgery, grief & loss, trauma, etc.), mood regulation (anxiety, depression, resentment, etc.), family dynamics, and building identity. I utilize personalized approaches including DBT, Gestalt, somatic processing and Guided Drawing (bilateral) techniques to assist clients in gaining a deeper understanding of themselves, navigating their life with more confidence, fulfillment, and understanding.

You courageous Soul, you! How could your life be different? I work to empower women to honor and to explore the important and information-rich tension in their lives that can lead to the physical manifestation of illness such as anxiety, depression, thyroid and uterine conditions such as endometriosis, uterine fibroids, Poly Cystic Ovaries, PMS, and PMDD.

It takes courage to seek guidance and can take a few tries to connect with a Mental Health Professional thatcan meet your needs. So keep trying until you meet that person & don't give up Hope!:) I have twenty plus years experience in mental health care, I'm dedicated to decreasing mental health stigma, highly passionate about understanding our mind practicing progressive, advanced, integrative treatment approaches. I'm always learning & growing from my work with clients & consider it a sacred privilege to assist another in their healing journey. I treat a broad range of issues, including but not limited to the most common in human experience: Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Addiction, Grief & Loss, Relationship Difficulties, & Stress management. Whole Person, Multifaceted approach All the best in your wellness journey Danielle :)

I am a dedicated mental health practitioner with experience in treating individuals who have encountered a vast array of symptoms, extensive diagnoses and concerns related to complications of life. In practice, my objective is to provide clients with support and encouragement in a therapeutic environment while guiding individuals to foster personal growth. I am equipped to incorporate American Sign Language and other forms of nonverbal communication when it is deemed appropriate. I strive to offer an environment in which clients feel comfortable and confident in themselves and with the therapeutic services they receive.

Life can be very stressful. Change and acceptance are difficult and sometimes seem downright impossible. As a psychotherapist my goal is to help you feel supported, gain confidence, and cope with life's-stressors. Together we will create a flexible treatment plan 'tailor-made' for you. You will gain insight, learn coping skills, and feel & become more self-empowered. I have over 33 years’ experience helping adults who suffer from anxiety, depression, loss/grief, relationship issues, and life transitions. My experience also includes teaching all levels of psychology, and supervising other therapists.

Joseph is a committed mental health counselor who aims to promote understanding, comfort, and self-confidence within his clients. He provides a compassionate and client-centered approach during sessions. Joseph utilizes a blend of cognitive-behavioral, gestalt, and motivational therapeutic techniques to create a safe, confidential, and comfortable space for his clients. As a therapist, Joseph will work with you to formulate a personalized treatment plan to foster an open conversation and promote change. Apart from being a mental health provider, Joseph is a trained Opera singer and music composer. He also loves to cook!

Joanna Sorge is a Mental Health Counselor (MHC-LP) committed to creating a positive, warm, and welcoming environment for healing. She has experience in providing counseling to individuals who experience anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and/ or struggle with addictive behaviors. Through evidenced-based techniques such as psychodynamic psychotherapy, motivational interviewing, and cognitive behavioral therapy, she assists her clients in fostering awareness and self-acceptance. Joanna believes therapy should be a collaborative experience centered around unconditional positive regard and that all of us are capable of positive change.

The coolest thing about art therapy is that it's uniquely accessible. People of any age, ability, and social background can benefit from this approach. I say that because I whole-heartedly believe people are born curious, creative, and playful. It's as natural as the breath.

Everyone has a right to be heard. I am here to listen to you. Together we can formulate a plan to guide you to the life you were meant to live. Sessions are available at my private office, your office, home, and/or an agreed upon location where you feel most comfortable. Telephone sessions are also available. I will provide a non-judgmental, safe, compassionate time together and you provide the willingness to become truly peaceful and happy. Various modalities are incorporated to provide you with the best solution for you.

As I think about my journey as an artist - evolving toward art therapy and the clinical world, honing in on my definitions and applications, while recognizing art’s interventions in my own life - I realize these ideals are why I started a therapeutic private practice many years ago. Any creative process can be healing and the possibilities are infinite when blending the process with deep discussion, clinical based talk therapies, spiritual connection, life coaching and vocational services. I have made it my life's mission in sharing these tools to facilitate personal growth, positive change and reach one’s ultimate potential.

While I specialize in OCD and alleviating repetitive thoughts, I also support clients to overcome shame, toxic relationships, eating disorders, depression, and other challenges. I take a lot of inspiration from Jungian psychology- where we may feel the need to put on a mask and perform in society based on the labels we are given and hide who we truly are. Together, we will create a personalized space - where you can feel liberated to explore who you are and meet your goals without having any masks on.

My most often repeated statement regarding client's is that I am looking for individuals who want to do the work. It is important for a client to to only identify, needs, issues and goals, but to move towards understanding why one's feelings are the way they are in the first place. There is a reductive element to therapy, where past history and patterns are discovered. The client can come to an understanding of how these dynamics continue to influence present day behavior. There is also the teleological aspect of therapy. Understanding one's self must then lead to finding out the future direction and decisions that lay ahead.

I am a certified Jungian Analyst in mid-town Manhattan, trained in Zurich and New York. I work with individuals who are interested in a Jungian approach to problems of being stuck or suffering in relationships, work, creative and spiritual life. Jungian analysis is a form of psychotherapy that offers greater depth when confronting difficult issues affecting affecting one's personal and professional life: loss of meaning or motivation, depression, burnout, stress, creative impasses, significant losses in life, transitions, destructive and self-defeating behaviors.