Black and African American Therapists in Long Island City, NY
As a native New Yorker, I deeply understand how the fast-paced world can leave us often feeling empty, depleted, irritable, and disconnected. I also understand the incredible courage and vulnerability it takes to seek therapy. Whether you’re looking to gain insight, strengthen your relationships, or identify ways to achieve your life goals and improve life satisfaction – I am here to help! My approach to therapy is strength-based, trauma informed, and rooted in cultural humility. I also employ a variety of mindfulness and insight-oriented interventions to provide a nonjudgmental brave space for openness and exploration.
As a native New Yorker, I deeply understand how the fast-paced world can leave us often feeling empty, depleted, irritable, and disconnected. I also understand the incredible courage and vulnerability it takes to seek therapy. Whether you’re looking to gain insight, strengthen your relationships, or identify ways to achieve your life goals and improve life satisfaction – I am here to help! My approach to therapy is strength-based, trauma informed, and rooted in cultural humility. I also employ a variety of mindfulness and insight-oriented interventions to provide a nonjudgmental brave space for openness and exploration.
Therapy is about self-exploration and growth, whether you want to improve your communication with others, learn how to cope with stress or any other mental injury that's weighing you down. Many times, feeling heard and being able to reflect can give you the space you need to make decisions about your life. You have to start where you are.
Therapy is about self-exploration and growth, whether you want to improve your communication with others, learn how to cope with stress or any other mental injury that's weighing you down. Many times, feeling heard and being able to reflect can give you the space you need to make decisions about your life. You have to start where you are.
As a dedicated social worker, I am committed to providing a safe and empathetic space where you can explore your emotions, challenges, and aspirations. With a compassionate approach rooted in evidence-based practices, I strive to empower you to navigate life's complexities and cultivate resilience. Together, we will collaboratively work towards your goals, fostering healing and fostering positive change. I look forward to accompanying you on this transformative journey.
As a dedicated social worker, I am committed to providing a safe and empathetic space where you can explore your emotions, challenges, and aspirations. With a compassionate approach rooted in evidence-based practices, I strive to empower you to navigate life's complexities and cultivate resilience. Together, we will collaboratively work towards your goals, fostering healing and fostering positive change. I look forward to accompanying you on this transformative journey.
Suzy Fauria
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Long Island City, NY 11101 (Online Only)
Exploring your inner world is like navigating a labyrinth – complex, with twists and turns. Yet, the deeper you go, the more you'll understand the quality of your earliest relationships, your overlapping identities, and the many meanings derived from impactful experiences. In therapy with me, you'll unearth invaluable insights and practical skills. Together, we'll rebuild self-trust, conquer anxiety, and heal wounds, empowering you to embody your creative, secure, and potent self.
Exploring your inner world is like navigating a labyrinth – complex, with twists and turns. Yet, the deeper you go, the more you'll understand the quality of your earliest relationships, your overlapping identities, and the many meanings derived from impactful experiences. In therapy with me, you'll unearth invaluable insights and practical skills. Together, we'll rebuild self-trust, conquer anxiety, and heal wounds, empowering you to embody your creative, secure, and potent self.
Convenient Counseling Services
Counselor, LMHC, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
35 Endorsed
Long Island City, NY 11109 (Online Only)
Accepting Telehealth Patients in NY! - You are surrounded by expectations, comparisons, and the idea that everyone around you is happy and fulfilled. Are they? How are we to know? The timelines, deadlines, and pressures all around you seem overwhelming. You're feeling lost in this world. You're feeling like you're not enough; you don't make enough, you don't do enough. Life decisions and transitions can be hard, and you want assurance you are making the right decisions for your future. You exceed expectations while at the same time wondering if you are good enough.
Accepting Telehealth Patients in NY! - You are surrounded by expectations, comparisons, and the idea that everyone around you is happy and fulfilled. Are they? How are we to know? The timelines, deadlines, and pressures all around you seem overwhelming. You're feeling lost in this world. You're feeling like you're not enough; you don't make enough, you don't do enough. Life decisions and transitions can be hard, and you want assurance you are making the right decisions for your future. You exceed expectations while at the same time wondering if you are good enough.
Have you been trying to manage your struggles on your own, not sure of where to turn next? Do you struggle with trauma, and have tried talk therapy with little to no success? Are you stuck in reoccurring patterns that you feel are no longer serving you? My background in holistic treatments including EMDR helps clients shift out of reoccurring patterns through integrating EMDR and other modalities in with traditional talk therapy to help facilitate change for clients and get to a place of healing.
Have you been trying to manage your struggles on your own, not sure of where to turn next? Do you struggle with trauma, and have tried talk therapy with little to no success? Are you stuck in reoccurring patterns that you feel are no longer serving you? My background in holistic treatments including EMDR helps clients shift out of reoccurring patterns through integrating EMDR and other modalities in with traditional talk therapy to help facilitate change for clients and get to a place of healing.
Kelley Hershman LMHC & Associates
Counselor, BS, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Long Island City, NY 11109
Imagine Kelley Hershman & Associates as your dedicated mental health partner, offering primary care for your emotional well-being. Our team of skilled clinicians approaches therapy with warmth and authenticity, priding ourselves on being genuine, culturally sensitive, and collaborative. Our core objective is to provide you with a secure yet invigorating environment, fostering authentic growth in your life. These principles form the foundation of our exceptional care.
Imagine Kelley Hershman & Associates as your dedicated mental health partner, offering primary care for your emotional well-being. Our team of skilled clinicians approaches therapy with warmth and authenticity, priding ourselves on being genuine, culturally sensitive, and collaborative. Our core objective is to provide you with a secure yet invigorating environment, fostering authentic growth in your life. These principles form the foundation of our exceptional care.
Amanda Morales
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Long Island City, NY 11105 (Online Only)
Are you struggling to navigate major life transitions or the challenges of emerging adulthood? Or perhaps you're experiencing grief or loss and need support to make sense of your emotions? Whatever you're going through, know that you don't have to face it alone. As your therapist, I'm here to provide you with the guidance and support you need to work through these challenges to find a sense of purpose and direction in your life to ultimately find your light again. Let's work together to help you navigate life's ups and downs and find the inner-peace you deserve.
Are you struggling to navigate major life transitions or the challenges of emerging adulthood? Or perhaps you're experiencing grief or loss and need support to make sense of your emotions? Whatever you're going through, know that you don't have to face it alone. As your therapist, I'm here to provide you with the guidance and support you need to work through these challenges to find a sense of purpose and direction in your life to ultimately find your light again. Let's work together to help you navigate life's ups and downs and find the inner-peace you deserve.
Marriage Counseling & Couples Intensives
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Long Island City, NY 11101 (Online Only)
Are you feeling disconnected in your marriage, or struggling with the aftermath of infidelity? Maybe the constant arguments or the silent treatment have left you wondering if there’s any hope left for your relationship. Whether you’re looking to rebuild trust, heal past wounds, or simply reconnect, couples counseling offers a path forward. Traditional marriage therapy provides a safe space to explore your feelings, while our Couples Intensive sessions are tailored for those in need of immediate, transformative results. Together, we can help you move past anger, overcome resentment, and find a way back to each other.
Are you feeling disconnected in your marriage, or struggling with the aftermath of infidelity? Maybe the constant arguments or the silent treatment have left you wondering if there’s any hope left for your relationship. Whether you’re looking to rebuild trust, heal past wounds, or simply reconnect, couples counseling offers a path forward. Traditional marriage therapy provides a safe space to explore your feelings, while our Couples Intensive sessions are tailored for those in need of immediate, transformative results. Together, we can help you move past anger, overcome resentment, and find a way back to each other.
Dr. Erica E. Gardner-Schuster
Psychologist, PhD, MA
Verified Verified
Long Island City, NY 11101 (Online Only)
Welcome. Let's begin. You are taking an important step toward a more meaningful life. As your group therapist, I create empathic, safe group therapy spaces for you to clarify your life priorities & purpose, heal, grow, bring about lasting change & feel less lonely. Through our work together, you will foster greater authenticity and psychological/spiritual resilience as you navigate life choices, transitions & stressors. I will guide you toward more fulfilling relationships with yourself & others. Ultimately, you will feel more hopeful, empowered & free. I can help you create the life you want to be living.
Welcome. Let's begin. You are taking an important step toward a more meaningful life. As your group therapist, I create empathic, safe group therapy spaces for you to clarify your life priorities & purpose, heal, grow, bring about lasting change & feel less lonely. Through our work together, you will foster greater authenticity and psychological/spiritual resilience as you navigate life choices, transitions & stressors. I will guide you toward more fulfilling relationships with yourself & others. Ultimately, you will feel more hopeful, empowered & free. I can help you create the life you want to be living.
Ashley Marie Valladares
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSEd, MHC-LP
Verified Verified
Long Island City, NY 11101 (Online Only)
Hello and Welcome! I know that sometimes life can be extremely difficult to navigate but if you have found your way to this website you have already made the first step towards wellness! I am here to uplift those who struggle from anxiety, depression, relational issues, work issues, educational issues, transitional periods, grief, and much more. I work with individuals in a collaborative way. I believe that the client is the expert of their own life and I view myself as a tool to help teach and guide. I want to work beside you on your journey to optimal wellness and self-discovery.
Hello and Welcome! I know that sometimes life can be extremely difficult to navigate but if you have found your way to this website you have already made the first step towards wellness! I am here to uplift those who struggle from anxiety, depression, relational issues, work issues, educational issues, transitional periods, grief, and much more. I work with individuals in a collaborative way. I believe that the client is the expert of their own life and I view myself as a tool to help teach and guide. I want to work beside you on your journey to optimal wellness and self-discovery.
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Counselor, LMHC, MS
Verified Verified
Long Island City, NY 11103
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Everyone has a JOURNEY and the path is different for every single one of us. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who specializes in Childhood Trauma, and Behavior Modification. I have over eight (8) years of experience working with children and adolescents. The therapeutic relationship we develop will be the cornerstone of you and your child's wellness journey. I will work my hardest to have you feel heard, respected and most importantly, safe to talk about the intimate details of your child's life. Let's get connected and let me walk with you on your family's journey to wellness.
Everyone has a JOURNEY and the path is different for every single one of us. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who specializes in Childhood Trauma, and Behavior Modification. I have over eight (8) years of experience working with children and adolescents. The therapeutic relationship we develop will be the cornerstone of you and your child's wellness journey. I will work my hardest to have you feel heard, respected and most importantly, safe to talk about the intimate details of your child's life. Let's get connected and let me walk with you on your family's journey to wellness.
Kaiya Fine
MA, MHC-LP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Long Island City, NY 11101 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Do you ever find yourself brushing off your challenges, thinking they're too small to discuss? Life can feel like a constant juggling act, leaving you breathless and longing for a place to hide. Social invitations come your way, but you hesitate. Loneliness creeps in, and you wonder who you are beyond the weight of your worries. Let's change that narrative. I get it, the struggle of feeling like no one truly understands. Together, let’s reshape your journey. Whether day-to-day stressors, past traumas, struggles with addiction, or the weight of anxiety are holding you back, let’s tackle them head on.
Do you ever find yourself brushing off your challenges, thinking they're too small to discuss? Life can feel like a constant juggling act, leaving you breathless and longing for a place to hide. Social invitations come your way, but you hesitate. Loneliness creeps in, and you wonder who you are beyond the weight of your worries. Let's change that narrative. I get it, the struggle of feeling like no one truly understands. Together, let’s reshape your journey. Whether day-to-day stressors, past traumas, struggles with addiction, or the weight of anxiety are holding you back, let’s tackle them head on.
Odile McKenzie
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Long Island City, NY 11101 (Online Only)
Are you struggling to let go of past hurt or are you stuck? Are you struggling to move forward from a past relationship? Do you keep choosing the wrong partner, but you don’t know why? Are you feeling single and shame? Are you feeling alone in your pain? Is shame, anger, low self-esteem, resentment, sadness or anxiety holding you back? Do you notice that you’re engaging in the same maladaptive behaviors as your parents? Do you want to better understand who you are and why you cannot break your patterns? Do you need new tools to help you cope with the challenges of life? Allow me the opportunity to support you
Are you struggling to let go of past hurt or are you stuck? Are you struggling to move forward from a past relationship? Do you keep choosing the wrong partner, but you don’t know why? Are you feeling single and shame? Are you feeling alone in your pain? Is shame, anger, low self-esteem, resentment, sadness or anxiety holding you back? Do you notice that you’re engaging in the same maladaptive behaviors as your parents? Do you want to better understand who you are and why you cannot break your patterns? Do you need new tools to help you cope with the challenges of life? Allow me the opportunity to support you
Torrie Blackwell
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Long Island City, NY 11101 (Online Only)
I have a heart to nurture, respond and support people through their emotions and life experiences. While the overall passion is helping people, I specifically find that aiding others in sorting through their relationships in their lives (romantic, familial, professional, etc) not only helps them grow, but ultimately it grows me as well. Ilook forward to the opportunity to help you explore and develop your “best self."
I have a heart to nurture, respond and support people through their emotions and life experiences. While the overall passion is helping people, I specifically find that aiding others in sorting through their relationships in their lives (romantic, familial, professional, etc) not only helps them grow, but ultimately it grows me as well. Ilook forward to the opportunity to help you explore and develop your “best self."
Lindsey Washington
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW, LSW
Verified Verified
Long Island City, NY 11104
Do you feel like your relationships are at a standstill? Do you want to live a more fulfilling romantic life but you’re not sure how to create the changes you desire? Are you looking to connect more deeply with your partner? Maybe you’re facing a tough time in your life and need some support? If any of this sounds familiar, I get it and I can help! I specialize in working with couples and individuals who are struggling to with communication, dealing with unhealthy patterns, and who are tired of repeating the same cycles.
Do you feel like your relationships are at a standstill? Do you want to live a more fulfilling romantic life but you’re not sure how to create the changes you desire? Are you looking to connect more deeply with your partner? Maybe you’re facing a tough time in your life and need some support? If any of this sounds familiar, I get it and I can help! I specialize in working with couples and individuals who are struggling to with communication, dealing with unhealthy patterns, and who are tired of repeating the same cycles.
Kiara McKenzie
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Long Island City, NY 11103 (Online Only)
Do you struggle with communication issues, anxiety or other relationship concerns that interfere with work and your everyday life? Do you feel exhausted by trying to manage it all? Do you wonder if your self love/care could be better? Now more than ever so many people are struggling with finding their place in life and within their relationships in their lives.
Do you struggle with communication issues, anxiety or other relationship concerns that interfere with work and your everyday life? Do you feel exhausted by trying to manage it all? Do you wonder if your self love/care could be better? Now more than ever so many people are struggling with finding their place in life and within their relationships in their lives.
I work thoughtfully with each of my clients, tailoring the approaches I utilize to guide them through the exciting, yet challenging journey of achieving their goals. I have experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. Some of the concerns and disorders I have worked with include depression, anxiety, trauma, family conflicts, school and social challenges, body dysmorphic disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and oppositional defiant disorder.
I work thoughtfully with each of my clients, tailoring the approaches I utilize to guide them through the exciting, yet challenging journey of achieving their goals. I have experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. Some of the concerns and disorders I have worked with include depression, anxiety, trauma, family conflicts, school and social challenges, body dysmorphic disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and oppositional defiant disorder.
Katheryn Soleil
Licensed Psychoanalyst, MS, LP
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Long Island City, NY 11101
This world can be pretty challenging and there are times any one of us will feel overwhelmed, but perhaps you look around you and it seems like other people are making it work, so what's going on with you? Maybe you're starting to wonder if you're getting in your own way. I can lend a hand in understanding your stuck places and discovering more choices, to achieve personal growth and reach your life goals. I provide a space where we work to increase awareness, to find untapped energy and self-expression. With full access to your own capacities, you can feel grounded in yourself, confront obstacles and find solutions.
This world can be pretty challenging and there are times any one of us will feel overwhelmed, but perhaps you look around you and it seems like other people are making it work, so what's going on with you? Maybe you're starting to wonder if you're getting in your own way. I can lend a hand in understanding your stuck places and discovering more choices, to achieve personal growth and reach your life goals. I provide a space where we work to increase awareness, to find untapped energy and self-expression. With full access to your own capacities, you can feel grounded in yourself, confront obstacles and find solutions.
Sherona Gardner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Long Island City, NY 11101 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I am licensed social worker who specializes in helping clients work through grief, depression, trauma and challenging life transitions. I utilize a down to earth, inclusive style to allow my clients to feel safe and at ease. Understanding that my clients are experts of their own lives, I support them in developing healthy coping strategies to be their authentic selves. Being a Black, Jamaican first generation American is integral in shaping my therapeutic style. I utilize a strength-based, person-centered approach. If you are ready to start your healing process, please feel free to reach out.
I am licensed social worker who specializes in helping clients work through grief, depression, trauma and challenging life transitions. I utilize a down to earth, inclusive style to allow my clients to feel safe and at ease. Understanding that my clients are experts of their own lives, I support them in developing healthy coping strategies to be their authentic selves. Being a Black, Jamaican first generation American is integral in shaping my therapeutic style. I utilize a strength-based, person-centered approach. If you are ready to start your healing process, please feel free to reach out.
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