Emotionally Focused Therapists in Manhasset, NY

Do you often feel weighed down by feelings of anxiety or depression? You do not have to go through this alone. Imagine living a healthy lifestyle, beginning each day ready to take on the world, loving yourself and feeling loved by others! My goal is to help you create this life in a judgment free atmosphere. Through the use of therapy I teach individuals and couples skills to help them grow. My success is based on providing clients with the tools and techniques necessary to reach their full potential.

Whether you're looking to live a healthier lifestyle, improve relationships, address psychological symptoms, adjust to life transitions, or receive guidance and support; my mission is to provide the help you need to build the life you want. I specialize in providing Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for people who experience intense emotions and struggle to cope with them effectively; Cognitive Behavioral Therapies (CBT) for depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, and other difficulties; and Time-Limited Dynamic Psychotherapy (TLDP) for interpersonal difficulties.

I have an extensive social work and psychotherapy experience working with adults, adolescents and children in individual and group settings. In my practice, I utilize a wide range of therapeutic tools stemming from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Play and Art Therapies.

I work with adults, young adults and teens who are struggling to understand themselves or are struggling to understand “why” they are experiencing unwanted emotions and trouble. These clients might sometimes feel confused, ashamed or disappointed of their own behavior(s); may feel frustrated, unappreciated or disconnected within their relationship(s); or, notice they have been feeling lonely, overwhelmed, defensive or not good enough. I work with clients who are seeking progressive growth, eager for lifelong changes, and appreciative of the process of getting to know and value the unique, imperfect parts of themselves.

Navigating through your day with worry or distress may feel like an uphill battle. You might often wonder, if you will ever overcome these feelings. If you will ever stop feeling so pressured, so overwhelmed, so exhausted. It might be difficult to participate in your relationships. You might feel stuck or have scary thoughts. All you want is for this pain to finally stop. Imagine if you can begin to quiet down that pain. Imagine feeling less stuck and having the space to deepen relationships. Could you see yourself challenging your thoughts and creating a new narrative?

With over 20 years of experience, I have helped many people who struggle with emotional pain and the challenges that life presents. In a supportive and non-judgmental environment, I focus my expertise on developing a deep and comprehensive understanding of my patients. This understanding is the foundation of a highly individualized treatment plan. I am diverse in my approach, and focus on creating a strong therapeutic relationship. Through this relationship we will work together to meet your goals. Therapy can be hard but it can also be exhilarating and even fun. Together we can work towards a better life for you.

Do you desire a relationship with healthy communication, trust, intimacy, and a sense of being a 'team'? My job as a Gottman Level-3-Certified therapist is to provide you with the guidance (backed by over 40 years of research) to reach those goals. For over a decade, I’ve helped couples not only work through the negativity but increase the positivity in their relationships.

I have a holistic view in healing and deeply value the client-therapist relationship. Creativity is the true essence of psychotherapy. I value clients partnership in their healing and invite them to explore their inner insight and creativity along with my therapeutic guidance. I draw from clinical approaches such as CBT, culturally sensitive, eclectic, integrative, jungian, humanistic, transpersonal, strength based and gestalt. My experience has brought me to see valuable psychotherapy as when the client becomes aware that their presenting problem can be healed by adopting and integrating positive and healthy perceptions and actions.

Sleepless nights. Sheer sense of panic courses through your veins as you lay awake. The clock reads 3am staring back at you once again. With little to no sleep night after night, the cycle never ends On the outside, you are the picture of composure. People say “they’ve got it all figured out. Not a worry in the world.” But on the inside, a battle wages on. Your inner demons have a tight grip on you. You feel hopeless and exhausted.

Anger Management + Personal Well-being + Life Coach equals? Individuals whose anger is dysfunctional on regular bases, anger management can be very helpful. The term “anger management” refers to the reduction of maladaptive, disruptive, and excessive angry arousal and expression. Anger management does not mean complete anger elimination. The goal is to educate clients awareness of expressive anger, and to react with minimal and infrequent anger to perceived conflicts and struggles, to express anger appropriately when they feel it, and, when possible, to use anger functionally to resolves life’s problems.

As a psychotherapist I work from a compassionate and empathetic perspective. My work takes in to account the whole person by exploring my client’s life experiences in order to build increased awareness to promote growth and a deeper sense of healing. I help clients to identify undiscovered potential, create positive change, and work through a multitude of issues. Clients come to me to work through anxiety, depression, trauma, educational issues, low self-esteem, times of transition and relationship issues. I work with all types of clients. I frequently work with those struggling with anxiety and various ways in which it manifests.

I am a licensed psychologist with over 30 years of experience treating children, adolescents, young adults and adults. I provide a warm and safe atmosphere for you and or your family members to express their thoughts and feelings. As a result of my broad training and experience, I have successfully treated clients facing challenging life events, such as failing relationships, anxieties and parent child management concerns. I incorporate the therapeutic process with a collaborative team effort. Our work together will allow you to increase self awareness, insight and coping skills. All in an effort to approach life with more success and happiness.

People look for therapy because things have gone wrong. You might be stuck in repetitive old patterns that take the joy out of life. You might be overwhelmed by unexpected external events. Or you might have suffered an illness or the loss of an important person. I'm a compassionate, highly experienced therapist who can collaborate with you in understanding your issues and finding a way out of your problems.

I am committed with consistent care to help you center yourself to discover who you really are underneath the many layers/masks that keep you from feeling 'whole and complete.' Cofrin Care Counseling connects congruently and sees the unique individual that you are! I am compassionate; my creed is that true 'connection' and communication' cure. I make authentic contact through Higher Consciousness to help you to create change through choices. Herein lies your freedom! Cofrin Counseling caters to all ages and diagnosis. I specialize in Adolescents, Family therapy and Couples Counseling utilizing a Gestalt approach to Psychotherapy.

As a practicing psychologist licensed in New York State, I specialize in adolescents and their families. No matter how difficult or seemingly hopeless the situation, I work in a collaborative atmosphere to absorb clients' experiences and cultivate untapped resources in youth and families. I deal with a spectrum of psychological issues commonly related to youth and adults. The concerns may range from problems with mood, identity, adjusting to new situations, self-image, school, peer or adult relationships, impulsivity, communication or competence, to risk-taking, family crises and pressing circumstances of violence and anti-social behavior. These I approach from an attitude of possibility and positivity.

As a Veteran, I work primarily with men who want to "show up" for life. Maybe you are alone and just trying to get by day-to-day.  Today's stresses are unlike ever before. If you are looking for a way to manage it better, I can help.  My approach is to enable you to live life from the inside out and balance the crazy demands of this world with some inner resilience. Now is the time to invest in yourself to be mindful, so you don't lose your mind. Together we build a personalized approach to your individual lifestyle needs. I am also a Healthcare Ambassador with the Heroic Hearts Project, focused on Psychedelics.

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.

I'm quite diverse in the clientele that I treat, but specialize in children and adults, with a wide range of medical and psychological needs such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, Autism spectrum, behavior issues and more. Also, in working with adults and elderly clients with various medical conditions dealing with cancer, stroke, cerebral palsy, anxiety, depression, family issues etc, I cater to the needs of the client in a wholistic, humanistic style using creative arts.