Therapists in Melville, NY

I SPECIALIZE IN TEENS&ADULTS - Is your child's behavior causing you to stress out? I have extensive experience treating teens and understand the issues that cause them to bottle up, shut down and become defiant. I WELCOME ADULT PATIENTS-Unhappy? Need to talk? Whether your having marital difficulties, issues with your job or family or issues that you can't seem to solve on your own, there is help available for you. As an experienced therapist/educator I have helped my clients develop a more focused understanding of why they are feeling their feelings and how to heal.

Life's struggles and challenges can often be overwhelming to such a degree that you may sometimes feel stuck and doubtful that change is possible. I have spent many years dedicated to helping people feel more empowered to overcome unhealthy thinking patterns and behaviors, heal from painful experiences, develop more meaningful and satisfying relationships, and identify and enhance their strengths. I have worked with individuals, couples, and families with various psychologically distressing problems and issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, loss, social phobia, educational and career challenges, grief, and marital and family conflict.

When you are ready to seek healing and personal growth, please realize you do not have to be alone in your journey. I have always been fascinated by how minds and hearts can be healed. I am dedicated to the process that allows people to step into their own light, and I feel blessed to be a psychotherapist. I believe everyone needs a safe place to be heard and understood. Creating a safe and trusting environment for my clients is a primary focus for me. Every person has a unique life story. Together we will discover the areas that need the most attention and realize healing, peace of mind and joy are all within reach.

I have over 20 years of experience working in both clinical and academic settings. I work with adolescents and adults with the following concerns: anxiety, depression, relationships, PTSD/trauma, education/career, grief/loss, marriage/family, separation/divorce, parenting, adoption/fertility, and disabilities. I presented research at APA and keep abreast of changes in the field. As a professor, I taught a myriad of graduate courses including psychotherapy, psychological testing, and ethics. I offer psychological testing (IQ, adaptive behavior, depression, anxiety) and neuropsychological screenings to agencies/clients if requested.

You are right...life can be messy and at times, hard and overwhelming. It doesn't have to be this difficult, draining and challenging. The experience of stress, anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions and trauma all impact our ability to be fully present in our lives. As we move forward from the pandemic, now is the time to empower self care, healing, inner peace, and confidence. Searching for support is an important step towards living an authentic and positive life experience. You, your feelings, and your goals are a priority. Together we can work toward rising above the mess and helping you achieve your best self.

“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” (Henry Stanley Haskins). Your inner strengths can be fostered and expanded by working together in a supportive environment, so you'll feel a greater sense of control over your concerns rather than a sense that your concerns control you.

Mutual trust and respect between one another is the most important component to successful therapy. Because I also believe that therapy is a collaborative process, I am not going to convey to you that I have all the answers to your concerns and you don't. Instead, as we get to know each other I am going to work as hard as I can to listen, learn, remember, explore, talk, and after a strong degree of trust and respect is developed between us, challenge you. Working together, we will reduce the barriers preventing you from making adjustments necessary for change.

It's as if you don't know how to live; as if others got the instruction book on how to live life but not you. You're searching for what you really want and need, self-understanding, for what makes you feel like something is wrong or missing, but you're not sure what. Maybe you have been searching for a while, read tons of self help books, have tried different ways to figure things out, but nothing seems to stick. You're not sure if anyone or anything can help, but you want to be at ease with yourself and live!

I consider it a great privilege to help my clients with their most personal struggles and it is with this mind-set that I seek to provide a safe and compassionate space to begin our work together. As a clinical social work therapist for over 18 years, I have enjoyed helping many children, adolescents and adults cope with issues such as anxiety, OCD, depression, low self-esteem, and family discord. Working from a strength-based perspective, I utilize a range of treatment modalities including CBT, DBT and mindfulness to help my clients reach their goals.

Do you feel unsatisfied with the direction of your life and the quality of your relationships? Do you feel stuck or lonely? Perhaps your persistent worries are narrowing your life? My goal is to empower adolescents, adults and couples to heal and grow into the people they would like to become, and to thrive in their lives and relationships. I work with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, school-related difficulties, parenting issues, trauma, grief, and marriage/relationship issues. We will work collaboratively to identify your goals and create a plan to develop new strategies to manage life challenges.

Have the past few years been mentally challenging for you? Have you been mentally impacted by the pandemic? Justin provides supports and strategies to help you address concerns for more balanced living. At times, we can tend to be harder on ourselves than the external world. We are all people, being. Let’s work together to help achieve your ideal self!

I believe that we are primarily social beings and that our relationships, past and present, continuously impact on our growth as individuals. I work interpersonally, and I take an active, vocal role in therapy. Psychotherapy can be an extremely effective tool in addressing specific difficulties that may deplete your energy and lead to sadness, anxiety, loneliness, and a general feeling of discontent. It is also beneficial as an aid to personal growth and self-improvement.

I am a psychotherapist, life coach and consultant with over 24 years of experience in the field of mental health. I completed a Masters of Arts in Counseling Psychology at Lesley University in Cambridge Massachusetts and went on to study and work for The Institute of Contemporary Psychotherapy in New York City . I have maintained a private practice in New York for 20 years. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, codependency parenting problems ,career challenges grief and loss, loneliness, substance abuse, eating disorders and trauma

Dr. Lerner is a clinical and forensic psychologist, author, speaker, and consultant who focuses on helping people through challenging times. He sees individuals of all ages, couples, and families in his office in Melville, NY and additionally works with clients virtually, online.

*****Long Island Press voted "Best on Long Island for Psychotherapist". ***** My practice offers a broad spectrum of services which includes providing in-office/home, long/short term: individual (children, adolescents, adults), marital, and family psychotherapy. I Collaborate with psychiatrists (medication), attorneys (divorce/estate plannng) and neurologists (ADHD), to ensure the client receives proper care . A treatment plan is formulated for symptom management and stress reduction. Additionally, a detailed Psychosocial history and Mental Health Assessment is completed, together resulting in a working diagnosis. The client may then remain in treatment with me or will be referred to the appropriate setting to fit their individual needs.

Smiling is hard when there’s only pain inside. High anxiety, racing thoughts and loneliness overshadow every hint of joy in your life. As your energy plummets, small tasks become huge. Just talking seems like a chore. Irritability and exhaustion are a constant battle. Loved ones complain that you are removed and shutdown. You want to let them in, but it’s hard to trust anyone. It’s become impossible to turn off that negative voice in your head that keeps saying you aren’t good enough. No one understands. Everything triggers you. The past is tied up with the present, your thoughts are dark, and you’re afraid of losing everything

I believe that the work of therapy is about developing a healthy relationship with oneself and with other people in your community in order to live a good and meaningful life. By providing a safe and non-judgmental environment, I can help you achieve this goal. I primarily work with women before, during and after pregnancy regarding issues of infertility and postpartum; with individuals, couples, families and small groups. My main practice is home-based.

At times life can be challanging & reaching out for support & assistance is necessary. Counseling is a way to have a non-judgemental professional help you manage your particular stresses & learn ways to cope. Whether its addressing past struggles or managing current ones appropriate treatment can help. You can improve relationships, overall health, focus & live happier! Bettina has several years of experience providing counseling.She is a mother, friend, & a real person who has the professional education & experience to assist you. Daytime, evenings appts provided via tele-therapy (online/video counseling) for individuals or couples

There are times in life where our struggles seem unbearable and overwhelming to deal with on our own. Therapy can be a wonderful resource to help unpack those heavy emotions. As a trained therapist, I am here to guide and support you through those difficult times.

The Landing Meadows Mental Health Counseling (MHC) is an integrative group practice using strength based and person centered approaches to therapy to help people identify and work towards achieving their life goals.