Female Therapists in Locust Valley, NY

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Marianne F. Walters
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Locust Valley, NY 11560
I am an experienced, licensed clinical psychologist. Sound mental health is more than the absence of mood swings and mental problems. It is something based in reality. It allows you to enjoy your life and meet life's challenges while maintaining a healthy balance between all aspects of your life. I will work with you to achieve your goals and alleviate suffering. The work is conducted in a comfortable, caring and private setting.
I am an experienced, licensed clinical psychologist. Sound mental health is more than the absence of mood swings and mental problems. It is something based in reality. It allows you to enjoy your life and meet life's challenges while maintaining a healthy balance between all aspects of your life. I will work with you to achieve your goals and alleviate suffering. The work is conducted in a comfortable, caring and private setting.
(516) 554-0032 View (516) 554-0032
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Patricia H Hidalgo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMHC
Verified Verified
Locust Valley, NY 11560  (Online Only)
I am a bilingual (Spanish and English) psychotherapist with over 15 years of experience working with children and families of diverse backgrounds. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental and open space for individuals of all ages to explore and address issues related to past and present challenges.
I am a bilingual (Spanish and English) psychotherapist with over 15 years of experience working with children and families of diverse backgrounds. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental and open space for individuals of all ages to explore and address issues related to past and present challenges.
(516) 715-3349 View (516) 715-3349
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Alexandra Jeffery
LMHC, LPCP
Verified Verified
Locust Valley, NY 11560  (Online Only)
Hello! I have been in the mental health field for 15 years and I love what I do. I spent years working at a sexual assault survivor organization, a dual diagnosis treatment center for women, and in private practice. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in both New York and Florida and a Licensed Clinical Profession Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland. I am a mom and a partner who understands the chaotic and messy nature of life. I believe everyone needs and deserves a place and time to show up authentically, feel heard, and be able to figure out how to make life a little easier.
Hello! I have been in the mental health field for 15 years and I love what I do. I spent years working at a sexual assault survivor organization, a dual diagnosis treatment center for women, and in private practice. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in both New York and Florida and a Licensed Clinical Profession Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland. I am a mom and a partner who understands the chaotic and messy nature of life. I believe everyone needs and deserves a place and time to show up authentically, feel heard, and be able to figure out how to make life a little easier.
(516) 518-5650 View (516) 518-5650
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Cassie Kelly
Art Therapist, LCAT , ATR-BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Locust Valley, NY 11560  (Online Only)
I'm Cassie Kelly, a Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT) with a passion for helping individuals navigate life transitions with the approach of creative arts and solution-focused therapies. In my practice, I offer a concise, results-oriented approach, typically spanning 6-12 sessions, to assist you in finding your path through changes like relationships, welcoming a new baby, separation or divorce, or adapting to evolving family or professional dynamics. I work with women, exploring maternal mental health, family planning, prenatal, fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting challenges.
I'm Cassie Kelly, a Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT) with a passion for helping individuals navigate life transitions with the approach of creative arts and solution-focused therapies. In my practice, I offer a concise, results-oriented approach, typically spanning 6-12 sessions, to assist you in finding your path through changes like relationships, welcoming a new baby, separation or divorce, or adapting to evolving family or professional dynamics. I work with women, exploring maternal mental health, family planning, prenatal, fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting challenges.
(516) 517-6015 View (516) 517-6015
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Frances Cohen Praver
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Locust Valley, NY 11560
I am seeing patients on Skype, FaceTime, or phone at this time. As a clinical psychologist, relational psychoanlyst, and author my focus is on relationships with your unique self, intimate others, society, and me. Our work together in the here-and-now shows how earlier relationships and culture color your world. I work with real life experiences, wishes, and dreams. My goal is to help heal from prior hurt and to empower you to make change. The hope is for greater meaning, purpose, and love. The setting is serene and private. At all times, I provide utmost attention to your needs and desires. I aim to bring out the best in you.
I am seeing patients on Skype, FaceTime, or phone at this time. As a clinical psychologist, relational psychoanlyst, and author my focus is on relationships with your unique self, intimate others, society, and me. Our work together in the here-and-now shows how earlier relationships and culture color your world. I work with real life experiences, wishes, and dreams. My goal is to help heal from prior hurt and to empower you to make change. The hope is for greater meaning, purpose, and love. The setting is serene and private. At all times, I provide utmost attention to your needs and desires. I aim to bring out the best in you.
(516) 513-8458 View (516) 513-8458
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Alyson Lewis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Locust Valley, NY 11560
Choosing to see a therapist can be the first step towards a happier, more fulfilling life. Do you find yourself struggling to create healthy relationships, feeling overwhelmed by life's pressures, or yearning to achieve a peaceful state of mind? Perhaps you feel weighted down by troubling past experiences that have created self-defeating patterns, and worry that you won't be able to break the cycle. With my help, you can overcome obstacles to healthy relationships, increase your ability to manage stress, free yourself from past burdens, and feel more in control of your own life's journey.
Choosing to see a therapist can be the first step towards a happier, more fulfilling life. Do you find yourself struggling to create healthy relationships, feeling overwhelmed by life's pressures, or yearning to achieve a peaceful state of mind? Perhaps you feel weighted down by troubling past experiences that have created self-defeating patterns, and worry that you won't be able to break the cycle. With my help, you can overcome obstacles to healthy relationships, increase your ability to manage stress, free yourself from past burdens, and feel more in control of your own life's journey.
(516) 271-3507 View (516) 271-3507
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Dr. Laura J. Morizio - Coast Psychology
Psychologist, PhD, NCSP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Locust Valley, NY 11560
My practice specializes in the identification and treatment of ADHD/ADD, learning disabilities (e.g., Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia), anxiety, and other mental health conditions through psychological assessment. Are you or your child struggling to find success in the face of challenges at school, work, or in relationships? Let's work together to find the "why" behind these challenges so that we can provide you with a plan of how to get the support you need to succeed. I am here to answer questions and provide you with a unique map of you or your child's strengths and weaknesses.
My practice specializes in the identification and treatment of ADHD/ADD, learning disabilities (e.g., Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia), anxiety, and other mental health conditions through psychological assessment. Are you or your child struggling to find success in the face of challenges at school, work, or in relationships? Let's work together to find the "why" behind these challenges so that we can provide you with a plan of how to get the support you need to succeed. I am here to answer questions and provide you with a unique map of you or your child's strengths and weaknesses.
(516) 531-9218 View (516) 531-9218
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Julie Keffer
Counselor, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Locust Valley, NY 11560
I believe in a collaborative process of discovery in a space where clients feel safe and heard. We will work together to identify your strengths. As you gain insight into the causes behind whatever is keeping you from living your best life, we will work together to develop concrete problem-solving skills and to identify and cultivate appropriate coping skills. I am empathetic and direct. I place an emphasis on the importance of self-care and encourage clients of all ages to incorporate it into their daily lives.
I believe in a collaborative process of discovery in a space where clients feel safe and heard. We will work together to identify your strengths. As you gain insight into the causes behind whatever is keeping you from living your best life, we will work together to develop concrete problem-solving skills and to identify and cultivate appropriate coping skills. I am empathetic and direct. I place an emphasis on the importance of self-care and encourage clients of all ages to incorporate it into their daily lives.
(516) 540-5840 View (516) 540-5840
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Fran Dalis
Psychologist, PsyD, LMSW, RPT-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Locust Valley, NY 11560
I am a Clinical Psychologist and an ally who works with children, adolescents, and their families. I provide a neutral space for young people to express their needs and help families develop adaptive communication skills. As a diagnostician, I provide psychological testing for gifted students and those with special needs who require school accommodations. My approach is to employ integrative, evidence-based interventions, including CBT, ACT, and Psychodynamic therapy. Therapeutic populations include autism spectrum disorder, LGBTQ+ identity formation, chronic pain management, depression, anxiety, and behavioral issues.
I am a Clinical Psychologist and an ally who works with children, adolescents, and their families. I provide a neutral space for young people to express their needs and help families develop adaptive communication skills. As a diagnostician, I provide psychological testing for gifted students and those with special needs who require school accommodations. My approach is to employ integrative, evidence-based interventions, including CBT, ACT, and Psychodynamic therapy. Therapeutic populations include autism spectrum disorder, LGBTQ+ identity formation, chronic pain management, depression, anxiety, and behavioral issues.
(516) 614-3464 View (516) 614-3464
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Julia Purcaro
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CASAC-M
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Locust Valley, NY 11560
Throughout my years of experience, I have worked with adults, adolescents, couple's and families to support them in their healing journey. It is my mission to assist client's in improving family and couple dynamics, support individual's and their loved ones struggling with addiction, and help individuals heal from past trauma.
Throughout my years of experience, I have worked with adults, adolescents, couple's and families to support them in their healing journey. It is my mission to assist client's in improving family and couple dynamics, support individual's and their loved ones struggling with addiction, and help individuals heal from past trauma.
(516) 990-6280 View (516) 990-6280
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Liza Auciello
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Locust Valley, NY 11560
Are you living the life you want? Do your habitual patterns get in the way of you being present in life and relationships? I’ve dedicated my life to helping people find more fulfilment and meaning in their connections with others and in life itself. If you need a life reboot, I can help you to identify the hidden commitments you have with yourself and overcome the blocks that get in the way of you achieving your life priorities. Our work together can help you to heal and nurture your relationship with your body, mind and spirit so you can address challenges more easily and live your life with greater self-confidence and self-love.
Are you living the life you want? Do your habitual patterns get in the way of you being present in life and relationships? I’ve dedicated my life to helping people find more fulfilment and meaning in their connections with others and in life itself. If you need a life reboot, I can help you to identify the hidden commitments you have with yourself and overcome the blocks that get in the way of you achieving your life priorities. Our work together can help you to heal and nurture your relationship with your body, mind and spirit so you can address challenges more easily and live your life with greater self-confidence and self-love.
(747) 245-3572 View (747) 245-3572
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Michelle Wallace
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Locust Valley, NY 11560
As a warm, interactive psychotherapist, I will help you gain insight and understanding in order to alleviate symptoms, enhance relationships, and manage stressors. I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where you can safely express feelings and concerns, while working towards therapeutic goals. Together we can explore behavioral/relational patterns, and discover effective coping skills that best fit your needs. For over a decade I have helped adults, young adults, and teens, with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma, insecurities, postpartum, career change and adjusting to life transitions.
As a warm, interactive psychotherapist, I will help you gain insight and understanding in order to alleviate symptoms, enhance relationships, and manage stressors. I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where you can safely express feelings and concerns, while working towards therapeutic goals. Together we can explore behavioral/relational patterns, and discover effective coping skills that best fit your needs. For over a decade I have helped adults, young adults, and teens, with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma, insecurities, postpartum, career change and adjusting to life transitions.
(516) 686-9981 View (516) 686-9981

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Cancer Coaching And Counseling
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Glen Cove, NY 11542
If you're navigating the complex landscape of a cancer diagnosis, you are not alone. My clients often come to me seeking support and understanding, looking for peace of mind, and wanting a safe space within which to share their emotions or fears, hopes and dreams, questions you're not alone. My goal is to provide a safe space where we can talk about all the aspects of learning and growing into your new challenge. I want you to find hope, regain control, or simply feel understood, supported and embraced as you travel down this new path of self - discovery and emotional and spiritual health and well - being.
If you're navigating the complex landscape of a cancer diagnosis, you are not alone. My clients often come to me seeking support and understanding, looking for peace of mind, and wanting a safe space within which to share their emotions or fears, hopes and dreams, questions you're not alone. My goal is to provide a safe space where we can talk about all the aspects of learning and growing into your new challenge. I want you to find hope, regain control, or simply feel understood, supported and embraced as you travel down this new path of self - discovery and emotional and spiritual health and well - being.
(516) 613-2807 View (516) 613-2807
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Liz M Cooke
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Glen Cove, NY 11542
Do you find yourself wondering “How did I get here?” Life has a way of taking some unexpected (and unwanted) twists and turns that can leave you feeling confused and overwhelmed. You may experience this as anxiety, depression or isolation. Feeling stuck in the past or anxious about the future can impact your mood, your behavior, and your capacity for happiness. “Where do I go from here?” is a powerful question that can open doors to self-awareness and greater happiness. As a trained professional, I can help you explore that question.
Do you find yourself wondering “How did I get here?” Life has a way of taking some unexpected (and unwanted) twists and turns that can leave you feeling confused and overwhelmed. You may experience this as anxiety, depression or isolation. Feeling stuck in the past or anxious about the future can impact your mood, your behavior, and your capacity for happiness. “Where do I go from here?” is a powerful question that can open doors to self-awareness and greater happiness. As a trained professional, I can help you explore that question.
(516) 789-2687 View (516) 789-2687
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Key Insights Neuropsychology and Counseling
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Glen Cove, NY 11542
Key Insights Neuropsychology and Counseling provides assessment and psychotherapy services for children, adolescents and adults. We specialize in comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations for disorders such as ADHD, autism, and learning disorders, as well as brain injuries and neurodegenerative conditions. We also provide counseling for individuals and families, including children of all ages, to treat a range of emotional, behavioral, and social concerns. Other specialties include cognitive remediation, executive and social skills training, chronic pain management, clinical hypnotherapy, and lifestyle behavioral health services.
Key Insights Neuropsychology and Counseling provides assessment and psychotherapy services for children, adolescents and adults. We specialize in comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations for disorders such as ADHD, autism, and learning disorders, as well as brain injuries and neurodegenerative conditions. We also provide counseling for individuals and families, including children of all ages, to treat a range of emotional, behavioral, and social concerns. Other specialties include cognitive remediation, executive and social skills training, chronic pain management, clinical hypnotherapy, and lifestyle behavioral health services.
(516) 830-4297 View (516) 830-4297
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Danielle Poore
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Glen Cove, NY 11542  (Online Only)
Welcome to Mind Body Counseling, where we focus on treating the entire person— mind, body, and spirit. We provide a holistic approach to the therapeutic process. We specialize in counseling and coaching teens, adults, couples, and families by offering insight and simple solutions to issues you may be experiencing. We can help you reduce feelings of worry, improve productivity, develop necessary skill sets to be more assertive in personal and professional relationships, and help you find greater self-acceptance.
Welcome to Mind Body Counseling, where we focus on treating the entire person— mind, body, and spirit. We provide a holistic approach to the therapeutic process. We specialize in counseling and coaching teens, adults, couples, and families by offering insight and simple solutions to issues you may be experiencing. We can help you reduce feelings of worry, improve productivity, develop necessary skill sets to be more assertive in personal and professional relationships, and help you find greater self-acceptance.
(631) 250-8450 View (631) 250-8450
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Cheryl Delaney
Creative Arts Therapist, MA, LCAT
Verified Verified
Mill Neck, NY 11765
Do you find yourself feeling stuck in certain feelings? We call emotions "feelings" because they are experienced physically first, and then words are put to what is felt. If talking yourself out of uncomfortable feelings isn't working, you may want to try body-based therapy. All of your emotions are needed to fully express yourself, just as a dancer needs a full range of motion, and an artist needs every color. I help clients to cope with uncomfortable and painful feelings in order to open up to feeling safe experiencing the full range of human emotions. I offer traditional talk therapy, body-based therapy, and Walk & Talk therapy.
Do you find yourself feeling stuck in certain feelings? We call emotions "feelings" because they are experienced physically first, and then words are put to what is felt. If talking yourself out of uncomfortable feelings isn't working, you may want to try body-based therapy. All of your emotions are needed to fully express yourself, just as a dancer needs a full range of motion, and an artist needs every color. I help clients to cope with uncomfortable and painful feelings in order to open up to feeling safe experiencing the full range of human emotions. I offer traditional talk therapy, body-based therapy, and Walk & Talk therapy.
(607) 536-8553 View (607) 536-8553
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Amy Pepper
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Glen Cove, NY 11542
Navigating pivotal life changes, grappling with family trauma, managing addictions, or processing grief are common challenges faced by the individuals I work with. They need a supportive environment to openly explore their emotions and thoughts, and they seek practical strategies to manage and overcome their challenges. Their primary goals include achieving emotional stability, enhancing personal relationships, and fostering personal and professional growth. They aspire to understand themselves better, make informed decisions aligned with their values, and develop fortitude to handle future challenges with greater independence.
Navigating pivotal life changes, grappling with family trauma, managing addictions, or processing grief are common challenges faced by the individuals I work with. They need a supportive environment to openly explore their emotions and thoughts, and they seek practical strategies to manage and overcome their challenges. Their primary goals include achieving emotional stability, enhancing personal relationships, and fostering personal and professional growth. They aspire to understand themselves better, make informed decisions aligned with their values, and develop fortitude to handle future challenges with greater independence.
(516) 979-2607 View (516) 979-2607
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Katherine M Spencer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
Glen Cove, NY 11542
I work with individuals, couples and families. I am interactive, give my clients feedback and help them gain better self-understanding, see their strengths and/or guide them through a difficult time. With couples I help them rebuild what they may feel has been lost to them, learn what went wrong and reconnect to create a more secure bond. I offer a quiet, reflective environment where my clients can explore areas of their life that make them feel stuck or unhappy. My approach is warm and empathic. I work with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues among others.
I work with individuals, couples and families. I am interactive, give my clients feedback and help them gain better self-understanding, see their strengths and/or guide them through a difficult time. With couples I help them rebuild what they may feel has been lost to them, learn what went wrong and reconnect to create a more secure bond. I offer a quiet, reflective environment where my clients can explore areas of their life that make them feel stuck or unhappy. My approach is warm and empathic. I work with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues among others.
(516) 513-8239 View (516) 513-8239
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Sheryl B Stern
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LCAT
Verified Verified
Glen Cove, NY 11542
For over 20 years I have helped clients work through aspects of their lives they find most challenging. Understanding how these difficulties affect ongoing non-productive communication, help to restore positive relational patterns and everyday interactions. Intense verbal or non-verbal chronic behavior may leave partners feeling angry, hurt or confused. Learning to observe and repair complex perceptions, helps to soften negative and reactive behaviors. Gestures, tones and shouting are all forms of communication. Each may create tension, anger or even total withdrawal. The ability to process conflicting needs allows for acceptance.
For over 20 years I have helped clients work through aspects of their lives they find most challenging. Understanding how these difficulties affect ongoing non-productive communication, help to restore positive relational patterns and everyday interactions. Intense verbal or non-verbal chronic behavior may leave partners feeling angry, hurt or confused. Learning to observe and repair complex perceptions, helps to soften negative and reactive behaviors. Gestures, tones and shouting are all forms of communication. Each may create tension, anger or even total withdrawal. The ability to process conflicting needs allows for acceptance.
(516) 279-3498 View (516) 279-3498

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Female Therapists

Does it matter what gender my therapist is?

In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.

Should I see a female therapist?

Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.

Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?

Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.

How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?

It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.