Parenting Therapists in Medford, NY

Are you a woman struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, or relationship conflicts? Perhaps you're dealing with intimacy/ sexual addictions, porn addictions, partner betrayal trauma, family conflicts or parenting challenges, including neurodivergent children w/ special needs. If these issues affect your daily life and leave you feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or lost, know that there is hope for a better life. You don't have to settle for less or live unhappy anymore. It shouldn’t be so hard to live better, people can change, there is hope and answers. I am here to tell you there is light at the end of the tunnel!

I work with children, adolescents, families, adults and seniors through individual, family, couples and marital counseling. I work with clients who have been abused, traumatized, neglected and are struggling and attempting to cope with issues of depression, anxiety, ADHD, separation anxiety, anger management, co-dependence, adolescence, preparing and moving to college, family stressors and dynamics, parenting, divorce, co-parenting, school issues, employment issues, job loss, retirement, grief, and alienation.

I am an experienced Counselor with a demonstrated history of working in the mental health care field. Skilled in treating both adults and adolescents, I utilized CBT, TF-CBT, Mindfulness, addiction counseling, Crisis Intervention, Family Therapy, Group therapy, and Spirituality in my practice. I work with clients who experiencing Depression, Anxiety and/or Substance Use Disorder and Forensic and mandate individuals. I am able to attain an understanding of each of my clients and help them to identify coping skills that are more effective and beneficial to their lifestyles.

Art allows people to express themselves and their ideas without having to put them into words. This is one of the reasons that art therapy is so effective especially with children and adolescents, Some of the issues that most benefit form art therapy include; trauma, physical and developmental disabilities, PTSD, ADD/ADHD and mental health or behavioral health issues.

Typically, I incorporate aspects of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help my clients reach their goals. My style also tends to include brutal honesty and humor (when appropriate). My strengths and experience lie in crisis intervention, and treatment for adolescents and young adults struggling with symptoms of depression, suicidal thoughts, anxiety, symptoms of OCD, grief, communication issues, as well as identity issues.

I am a psychologist in private practice for over 20 years. The people I see struggle with depression, anxiety, loss, troubling behavior, and relationship problems. I strive to be warm and empathic and provide a space where people can work through past painful experiences and develop stronger coping skills and healthier patterns of relating to others. I help to identify sources of hope and meaning that help cope with stressful circumstances. Psychotherapy can help bring about a greater sense of emotional freedom, self esteem, and more satisfying relationships.

Navigating life can be difficult, but more so if you have anxiety and depression or have faced trauma or loss. These feelings can cause you to feel overwhelmed and out of control. There are times in everyone's life when they can benefit from support, guidance and help in understanding why past coping skills may no longer be helpful. Through a non-judgement, supportive environment, I work with my clients to identify strengths, validate truths and explore patterns and beliefs that may no longer be helpful in attaining their goals. Virtual sessions are offered to make it easy to connect in the comfort of your home.

Today's lifestyle is plagued with many stressors which often impinge on our ability to accomplish goals. I believe therapy should provide an environment where coping skills needed to handle those stressors can be learned. I encourage the ideas of self-empowerment and independence. I strive to create a safe and confidential atmosphere where clients learn the skills which will promote individual success. In my opinion, therapy should provide an opportunity for growth which results in a higher level of self-satisfaction.

I have 20 years of experience treating individuals (children and adults), couples, families and groups. My treatment approach is rooted in reducing emotional distress, restoring life balance, improving self-awareness and helping to create more meaningful relationships in your life. I will provide you tools to help reduce and reframe unhealthy and potentially damaging thoughts, resulting in improved comfort with yourself and within your relationships. We will develop a conflict resolution plan to reduce relationship distress and to learn to use your bodily cues as a tool in understanding your own habitual responses.

Awareness is the first step towards change. Consider yourself on your way to creating a positive change in your life. With over 10 years experience, we will create a safe an open space where I will guide you to identify and challenge different parts of yourself. I found utilizing holistic techniques such as, meditation and mindfulness, compliments traditional therapy providing you techniques for self healing that you can utilize when treatment has ended. Together, we will identify strategies that are individualized for your needs to move forward. We will heal your whole self so that your life and relationships become happier and healthier.

Sometimes we need a helping hand. Life is challenging at times, and it becomes difficult to navigate! We all have negative thoughts and feelings we need to work through. Relationship problems, anger, family issues, and past trauma can add stress to our lives. Strategies are available to successfully cope and gain insight into how we think, address problem thoughts, and remain mindful of our strengths and our capacity for change. Helping clients address these issues ( and others) and improve well-being with a variety of evidence- based strategies, is what I do.

If you are looking for a supportive environment to accomplish your goals, you have come to the right place. I work with a variety of life areas including (but not limited to) Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Stress, Grief, Self-Esteem, Women’s Issues, Life Transitions, Adoption/Family Dynamics. I always emphasize the importance of a collaborative relationship with my clients to develop a unique individualized wellness plan based on the challenges you desire to overcome and goals you wish to achieve.