Therapists in Massapequa, NY

Hello, time traveler. I'm glad you made it here. I know there's a million other places you could be right now so I want to help you take a second to be here with me. Not at work tomorrow, not in the climate apocalypse and definitely not reliving that time in 5th grade when your yogurt exploded in your backpack because someone threw it down the street at the bus stop as the bus arrived. Ok. Now, that you're here, take a breath. Take another one. Feel the air flow in and out. Let that nagging voice that's pulling you from being here know that you hear it, and ask it to step aside for 30 seconds so that you can finish reading this.

Are you looking for help with the challenges you face? Therapy can provide the supportive space to look at your life and make a change for the better. Often, relationships are at the heart of many of those challenges. You may want a better relationship with someone in your life. You may have a want to resolve the painful history of a past relationship. You may want a better relationship with yourself. Ultimately, you can have deeper and more meaningful relationships and feel better about yourself. I can help you find what you want.

Do you find yourself feeling unfulfilled, unmotivated, or held back in your relationships and pursuits in some way? Have you experienced loss in your life, and are noticing that your grief continues to impact you in unexpected or overwhelming ways? Perhaps you are hoping to support the growth and development of your child, who is having difficulties in their own social or academic world? By being here, you have taken an important step in trying to connect yourself with the resources you deserve. Allow me to support your journey as we work together to identify and strive towards your goals.

Feeling stuck, unfulfilled, and overwhelmed can be very debilitating, isolating and feel permanent. These challenges can come up in relationships (love, family) and in your profession. You may have tried just about everything you can think of to address your concerns but still don't know how to move forward and resolve things. I can help you find relief. I have a calm, gentle presence that is perceived by many to be nurturing and inviting.

I am a clinical psychologist who specializes in psychological assessment (including learning disabilities and ADHD) and therapy. I received my Ph.D. from Columbia University and am board certified in both psychological assessment and clinical psychology. I work with a range of clients from childhood through adulthood, including families (and therapy with therapists). My work tends to be goal-focused. I am on faculty at New York University, where I train doctoral students in psychological assessment and counseling, as well as running a low-fee clinic (https://steinhardt.nyu.edu/center-counseling-and-community-wellbeing).

Are you wanting to find greater satisfaction in your romantic relationship? Do you want an awesome relationship? Did you or your partner betray the relationship, so it's in need of urgent repair? These are my specialties! Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology in 40 states!

Do you want to explore the untapped parts of yourself that make you unique? I am a black, queer, cis-gender male from Long Island and I believe therapy is the best place to discover what makes you unique. In my personal journey to mental wellness, I it was challenging to find a therapist that felt safe, relatable and authentic. I know what it is like to be judged and misunderstood because of your identity and who you love. With my journey, I am empowered to help you navigate your relationships, your past experiences, and the stresses of your daily life.

Specializing in relationship challenges, complex trauma, and issues related to sex, sexuality, and body image, I guide individuals and couples through underlying problems that can lead to depression and anxiety rooted in loneliness and a yearning for connection. We focus on validating relationships built on trust, exploring identity within relationships, fostering enduring bonds and meaningful connections. Together, we develop an emotional vocabulary, unraveling the fear of closeness, vulnerability, and the weight of shame that may linger and hinder you from attaining your desired life.

As a therapist, my goal is to establish a strong therapeutic alliance built on warmth, acceptance, and trust with you. Using curiosity and compassion, I believe in creating a non-judgmental environment where each client is able to better understand and explore how they relate to their thoughts, feelings, and emotions. I believe in a collaborative approach to therapy and ensuring that treatment is culturally sensitive and informed by all aspects of a client's identity. With a focus on trust and acceptance, my intention is to cultivate a therapeutic relationship where clients feel safe and connected.

I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 25 years experience in the mental health field. I served on the faculty of the Mount Sinai School of Medicine for 12 years, and was the Director of Training of the medical school's Clinical Psychology Internship program, where I taught and supervised psychotherapy. Over the years, I have practiced a variety of therapy approaches, and have distilled down the methods that have been most effective. I strive to provide empathy and clear understanding, and bring focus to help clients understand and work through problematic patterns of thinking and feeling.

I believe that every human holds the innate capacity to heal, especially queer individuals whose lives are rooted in resilience. Through therapy, I highlight the potential of empowerment and strength in overcoming trauma and everyday challenges alike. I bring my research experience in body image and eating disorders among queer populations to frame my clinical work. My style can be described as active, warm, encouraging, and fun. While I incorporate elements of cognitive-behavioral, narrative, psychodynamic, and client-centered modalities, meeting with me will feel like a conversation with a warm, supportive friend.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges? Are you confused about your gender, sexuality, or relationship with sex? Are you struggling to stop using substances that are causing life to feel out of control, but it feels like too much to take on alone? Finding a therapist to help and support you is the right place to start. If you thought, "Oh, that's me." when reading any of these questions, you've come to the right place. As you begin to talk about what you're going through in a safe and judgement free space, you will soon realize that healing is possible. I am here to join you in the chaos and help make sense of it all.

Do you feel that you are "just getting by" or not even that? Have you been experiencing feelings of anxiety, depression or being overwhelmed? Do you feel that you and your spouse/significant other are not "connecting" in the way that you would like? Are you unable to stop self-destructive behaviors such as sexual acting out, compulsive use of pornography, alcohol or drug abuse, eating or gambling? Has a recent crisis made you feel out of control or unable to handle things as you have in the past? Feeling good is important!

Welcome. I am dedicated to creating meaningful change on an individual level with every client. I firmly believe that the journey toward healing starts by acknowledging the intersectionality of each person's multiple identities & connecting with your emotions. With empathy & understanding, I foster a safe & non-judgmental space for clients, where authenticity and care guide every session. Specializing in anxiety, depression, trauma, LGBTQ+ concerns, romantic & sexual issues, and more, I show up for my clients with unwavering compassion & genuine curiosity. Together, we can process life's experiences & find deeper meaning.

Sometimes, even after we have achieved some of life’s major milestones, we can still wrestle with uncomfortable emotions; feelings of listlessness or the slight ache that something is missing. It may seem as if the world on the outside we have worked so hard to construct isn’t quite what it seems or brings us the happiness we hoped. The gap between what we feel and what we think we should feel can grow. We may experience feelings of self-doubt, shame, loneliness, and notice our relationships have begun to suffer. Where we once shined at work, feelings of boredom, impostor syndrome, or insecurity may plague us. Confusion sets in.

The parts of us that go unexpressed, unresolved, unseen or unloved can be picked up and honored. We can experience remarkable and swift positive change within a safe, honest and creative relationship. Perhaps, that relationship begins with a therapist but the goal is that it end with you in a loving relationship with yourself.

Dealing with overwhelming emotions and stress can often be an isolating experience, but it does not have to be. My goal as a clinician is to create a safe setting for healing through compassion, understanding, and trust. Our work together will focus on gaining a stronger understanding of yourself while obtaining skills and techniques to forge meaning through difficult moments in life. I believe that high quality therapy comes from a customized approach by taking evidence-based methodologies and tailoring them to an individual’s personality and needs.

Whether you struggle with depression or anxiety, are stuck repeating old patterns, or seek support for a specific goal, therapy can be a tool for decreasing stress, building self-compassion, and re-discovering yourself. I offer a safe, collaborative, and nonjudgmental space for you to explore your feelings, while finding the path that leads you to more joy and fulfillment in life. My Asian American identity helps me attune more easily with cross-cultural and intergenerational issues, and I work with both English and Mandarin-speaking patients. I also specialize in working with teens who are struggling with depression and anxiety.

Congratulations on taking this step in seeking help and support for yourself or your family. I work with children and adolescents, families, men, and women. My 20-plus years of clinical work with children and families is built on an attachment-oriented foundation and is informed by my personal experience as an adoptive parent and training in relevant play and family therapies. Regardless of a child’s emotional/behavioral presentation or attachment (RAD) history, I view parents as partners in their child’s therapeutic process and support and guide them, in parent sessions and/or in family sessions with their child.