Elders (65+) Therapists in Mattituck, NY

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of New York with experience working with anxiety, depression, emotion regulation difficulties, family and relationship issues, identity, stress, and life transitions. My prior experience includes working with young adults within college counseling centers at NYU, Pratt Institute and Suffolk County Community College. I am also experienced working with seniors, veterans and military families.

Trained in cognitive behavior treatment, I am a compassionate, experienced, and skilled social worker who has held many senior clinical management positions. I am eager to collaborate and work with clients who struggle with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, trauma, relationship issues, employment issues, anger management, and addictions. In a focused and direct manner, we will address immediate concerns and symptoms, as well as deeply explore unresolved childhood issues, emotions, and traumas. Together, with the client, we will exercise coping skills to empower you to take control of their life.

With over 25 years of experience, my specialty areas include couples therapy, infidelity, partners of sex addicts, substance abuse and recovery, sex addiction, individual therapy for anxiety, depression, EMDR trauma resolution DWI assessments, loss, bereavement and life coaching through difficult situations. I am extensively trained in a number of relationship therapy modalities and trauma resolution with the ability to use a wide range of therapy interventions to help you.

Because our journey through life can be beautiful and difficult all at the same time, looking for support to navigate challenges and change can be the most important and most rewarding step to take in the process of improving our quality of life.

I enjoy working with individuals throughout the lifespan, from ages 5 to 105. My experience as a school psychologist has given me an understanding of the challenges of both being and parenting a child with special needs, as well as navigating life as an adult with a disability or chronic health condition. I also have experience in working with clients suffering from depression, grief/loss, anxiety, trauma, panic attacks, and phobias. I have a special interest in working with clients who are neurodivergent and those who identify as LGBTQIA.

I am a licensed clinical neuropsychologist who enjoys helping adults (18 and up) develop the tools to cope effectively with life’s challenges. I combine my training in neuropsychology and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify barriers, challenge thoughts, experiment with new behaviors, and practice effective ways of reaching goals. I make it a point to meet clients where they are—I offer brief goal-oriented treatment to motivated individuals ready to jump right in, but I am also able to customize care for clients who are new to therapy, cognitively impaired, or skeptical of mental health treatment.

Life can be overwhelming. Sometimes we need to slow down and breathe. I believe it is important to learn how to be still and feel your feelings without judgement or shame. I provide a safe environment that will allow you to process, manage and integrate your life experience, find solid ground and ultimately, thrive.

I help adults and teens who are experiencing anxiety related to life transitions, trauma (especially interpersonal or relational trauma), and related relationship issues. I have worked extensively with people experiencing these issues in my years as a therapist. People come to me looking for help with these issues, and I work with the person to help them identify and reach their goals for themselves. People typically say that they start to feel relief with a couple of weeks of starting therapy.

Welcome. You are about to overcome something that you've been dealing with, and your mind and heart will be at peace again. I'm humbled by the opportunity to hear your story and help you take the necessary steps to experience life in a different way.

You are making an important decision right now. You're struggling and you need an EXPERT to help you. We are seven expert Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) clinicians who have over 100 years of combined clinical and research experience. We see individuals, couples & families and use only evidence-based practices. We will leverage a combination of clinical assessment and interview to develop the most effective treatment plan for you to meet your goals and reduce your suffering. We approach treatment in a respectful, collaborative fashion. Check out Dr. Drapkin's new self-help book! "We work together on what matters to you."

My goal with each client is to empower them through understanding their goals and helping them to achieve them. When we understand what we are able to achieve and express we are able to use our strengths to start making the necessary changes to improve our lives.

With the many ups and downs of life, we can all benefit from some additional support. My goal as a therapist is to help you identify your core values and create the positive change you desire.

Does This Describe Your Stepfamily Situation? Who comes first? Kids or me? The prior spouse? Discipline? Lack of the rules, roles, responsibilities? More…? These are complex issues. I counsel with love and direction.