Psychoanalytic Therapists in Melville, NY

As an experienced and dedicated mental health clinician I take pride in providing a genuine and compassionate environment for my patients. I am highly committed to the success and well-being of every individual who walks in through our doors. My goal is to provide a safe space and healing for patients to work through their issues and I do so with a deep level of compassion towards each and every individual. I have experience in both clinical and non-profit based work with diagnoses varying from anxiety and depressive disorders, mood disorders, to trauma afflicted individuals with both acute and complex levels of trauma.

It can be hard to imagine talking to a stranger about your deepest feelings and life experiences. Some of us can treat our own friends with more sensitivity than we can summon up for our own pain, and for the way we react to difficulties we encounter. Self-empathy and self-nurturing can be learned even as an adult.

Now accepting Blue Cross, Aetna, Northwell, United, Oxford & Oscar. We understand how debilitating anxiety, panic attacks, and depression can be. We prioritize creating a welcoming and safe environment where individuals can share their struggles and receive treatment and support from highly trained therapists. At Long Island Psychotherapy & Counseling, we utilize evidence-based techniques to treat symptoms such as racing thoughts, obsessive behavior, and feelings of hopelessness. Our team's expertise have helped thousands of clients gain control over their lives again. Join us today to begin your journey towards healing.

*****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

Life can be easier! Learn specific tools in each session to reduce anxiety, stress, depression, and simply work through life's challenges. Over the last 10 years I have guided many individuals, families, couples, and groups to a new state of understanding and personal growth in their lives. I specialize in helping adults and children struggling with issues related to anxiety, panic attacks, depression, school refusal, divorce, and PTSD.. My style of counseling fosters personal growth and family cohesion in a warm, friendly, and safe environment.

Are you still depressed even though you have tried several antidepressants? Are you worried about a son or daughter who is on antidepressant medication, abusing alcohol or drugs, and is not getting better? Call me. I have been helping people with depression, bipolar illness, and alcohol/drug abuse for over four decades. You might want to take a look at my books on Amazon: The Depression Sourcebook and the Wiley Concise Guides to Mental Health: Bipolar Illness.

I believe that every individual has great potential and deserves to live a fulfilling life; I also recognize that difficulties and obstacles are inevitable. My goal for therapy is to create a safe space for my clients to explore how those difficulties and obstacles may affect them — physically, mentally, emotionally, or spiritually — and to use the therapeutic space to practice bringing forward their strengths so that they can see themselves beyond their problems. When you come to me, you’re not just my client. You’re a fellow human with hopes, dreams, vulnerabilities, strengths, weaknesses and ultimately potential.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 30 years of experience. How often do you wish you could just speak with a therapist who actually listens and understands? Or these days, someone who returns your calls? I do and I care. If you are experiencing anxiety and depression or looking to make changes but haven't been able to, then we are a great fit. I've helped hundreds of clients take the next step in their journey through the use of a combination of therapies including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. This means we work together to identify what's holding you back so you can live your life, not spend it in treatment.

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.

Samantha is a psychotherapist. Samantha integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with components of mindfulness, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy into her counseling. Samantha completed her graduate school degrees at Columbia University.

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!

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.

I utilize Solution-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Trauma-Informed treatments. I work with children, adolescents and adults with many challenges including ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship challenges, family conflict, trauma, insomnia, and life and career challenges. I am an excellent listener, very empathetic, easy to talk to, and nonjudgmental. I create a relaxed, supportive environment where you can feel comfortable sharing and grow through guided self-exploration and varying perspectives.

Our thoughts are powerful and can make the difference between feeling happy or feeling stuck and sad. Thoughts can be intrusive and overpower us causing intense feelings of anxiety, depression, and overall feeling trapped or stuck. Although it may not always feel like it, happiness is within your control. Whether it means overcoming a fear, understanding what is causing you to feel so sad, or just talking through life's daily stressors, I am here to listen to you and help you take control.

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

I specialize in working with Anxiety and Panic Disorder as it relates to relationships, career and performance concerns. I also work with many couples, offering marital, pre-marital and, separation counseling. My approach is eclectic and patient-centered, drawing from scientific/ evidence-based treatments such as CBT, ACT, Trauma-informed. Above all, my services are compassionate and inspired at times by mindfulness and other eastern approaches. Therapy is offered conveniently over telehealth on Long Island ( Nassau & Suffolk County) to those in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx and Staten Island.

I specialize in working with both individuals and couples. My goal is to provide maximum relief from your emotional distress as quickly as possible. Towards that end, my treatment methods are aimed at helping you to live real life more happily. You can expect to be asked "What is it that you most want to change about your life?". If you are uncertain about what you want to change then sorting out that uncertainty will be our primary initial goal. I am committed to helping you achieve a deeper understanding and an effective remedy to your problem.

Are you or a loved one feeling overwhelmed, anxious, sad, angry, or lonely? Do you feel stuck or depressed? Are you having problems in school or at work? Are you struggling in your relationships with friends or family? Are you frustrated with problems in your home? Are your children struggling in school or at home? Are you tolerating unacceptable behavior? If so, therapy can help. Therapy allows you to talk without judgement, learn new and healthy ways to cope with life's challenges and live the life that you want.