Self-Harming Therapists in Medford, NY

Many adverse experiences have shaped us from birth to the present moment and I am committed to exploring these experiences with you. Using a psychodynamic and trauma-informed approach to encourage healing, we will work on specific goals for you to become the highest version of yourself. Along with our past, our present is very much relevant to our healing process, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) we will work on taking control and modifying your negative thinking patterns. I believe we are all individually and uniquely different, so I like to take a humanistic and strength based approach to each of your own needs and goals

Life is a journey of self discovery. It can sometimes surprise us, throw us a bit of a curveball, and leave us feeling overwhelmed, stuck, and lost. These feelings can cause depression, anxiety, or both. If this resonates with you, I can help. I strongly believe that therapy and the therapeutic relationship between a client and their therapist can lead the way to the progress and change that you are looking for.

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.

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.

Finding the right therapist can be a difficult task. You have to think of what it is you would like to work on and if the person smiling to your left will "get" you. This is a good time to introduce myself.

At North Star, we help and empower adults, adolescents, and children facing stressful life challenges. Our expertise spans anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, OCD, PTSD, relationship issues, and difficulties with ADHD, procrastination, and motivation. Our diverse and experienced team of over 30 therapists provides personalized in-person care in Commack and Jericho. We also offer comprehensive telehealth services throughout New York State. This ensures the perfect therapeutic match to light your path to wellness. We tailor our approaches to meet your unique needs, helping you achieve personal breakthroughs and lasting wellbeing.

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.

I provide counseling services to clients aged tween and up. My focus is compassionate, empathetic care for all of my clients in a non-judgmental and supportive environment.