First Health Therapists in Merrick, NY

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Anthony Lerro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCD
Merrick, NY 11566
I have over 40 yrs of experience with individuals & couples. My focus is compassionate, emotion focused & dynamic. My trainings include affective experiential; hypnotherapy; cognitive. I am direct, responsive and caring, utilizing your own inner resilence and drive towards health to insure your healing.
I have over 40 yrs of experience with individuals & couples. My focus is compassionate, emotion focused & dynamic. My trainings include affective experiential; hypnotherapy; cognitive. I am direct, responsive and caring, utilizing your own inner resilence and drive towards health to insure your healing.
(516) 980-2475 View (516) 980-2475
Agnelo Dias
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, EdD, LCSW, CASAC
1 Endorsed
Merrick, NY 11566
Dear Interested Friends, My services are based on my strong belief that every individual has unique strenghts besides the few issues one may be struggling with. I tap on your strenghts so that the solutions for your issues are within you and remain with you always. I emphasize on your plus vs minus. My faith and hope in you will help you to lead your life the way you want and where you want to take it. Please check my website Tranquilityofmind for more insights about my apporoach.
Dear Interested Friends, My services are based on my strong belief that every individual has unique strenghts besides the few issues one may be struggling with. I tap on your strenghts so that the solutions for your issues are within you and remain with you always. I emphasize on your plus vs minus. My faith and hope in you will help you to lead your life the way you want and where you want to take it. Please check my website Tranquilityofmind for more insights about my apporoach.
(516) 730-9473 View (516) 730-9473
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Julie Bakalor
Counselor, MS, MPS, LMHC
Merrick, NY 11566
I am a New York State licensed mental health counselor with extensive experience working with young children through adolescents and parents. I offer services to families at the office, in the home or at school to provide counseling to best facilitate positive changes and coordinate efforts of all those involved with the youngsters' success. I have two Masters Degrees and use a cognitive behavioral approach to counseling. Special areas of expertise include: anxiety disorders, loss or grief issues, impulse control disorders, problems related to dealing with divorce and separation and parenting skills.
I am a New York State licensed mental health counselor with extensive experience working with young children through adolescents and parents. I offer services to families at the office, in the home or at school to provide counseling to best facilitate positive changes and coordinate efforts of all those involved with the youngsters' success. I have two Masters Degrees and use a cognitive behavioral approach to counseling. Special areas of expertise include: anxiety disorders, loss or grief issues, impulse control disorders, problems related to dealing with divorce and separation and parenting skills.
(631) 403-6151 View (631) 403-6151

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Silver Liningz Group Counseling
Counselor, LMHC, PayD
1 Endorsed
Great Neck, NY 11023
At Silver Liningz Group Counseling, we match you with the right therapist for your personality and goals. We offer expert support for individuals, couples, and families. Visit our welcoming office in Great Neck, NY, or connect from anywhere via secure online telehealth.
At Silver Liningz Group Counseling, we match you with the right therapist for your personality and goals. We offer expert support for individuals, couples, and families. Visit our welcoming office in Great Neck, NY, or connect from anywhere via secure online telehealth.
(929) 329-3983 View (929) 329-3983
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Julia (Jee Ye) Moon
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10016
Many clients come to me because they're experiencing burnout, anxiety, depression, and the lingering effects of trauma, especially those shaped by cultural expectations or family dynamics. You might be carrying pain from a parentified childhood or struggling with emotions that have been long suppressed. In our work together, we’ll identify and gently explore those internalized wounds so you can feel more connected, grounded, and whole. Therapy with me is warm and respectful. I’ll meet you where you are, listen closely, and offer support that aligns with your values and identity.
Many clients come to me because they're experiencing burnout, anxiety, depression, and the lingering effects of trauma, especially those shaped by cultural expectations or family dynamics. You might be carrying pain from a parentified childhood or struggling with emotions that have been long suppressed. In our work together, we’ll identify and gently explore those internalized wounds so you can feel more connected, grounded, and whole. Therapy with me is warm and respectful. I’ll meet you where you are, listen closely, and offer support that aligns with your values and identity.
(646) 798-2637 View (646) 798-2637
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Anthony Wilhite
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Online Only
Healing is both a personal and collective journey—one of self-exploration, connection, and unlearning narratives that no longer serve us. As a Black queer therapist, I understand how essential it is to have a space where every part of you is seen, affirmed, and supported. Too often, we're made to feel like we must shrink ourselves to receive care—but true healing should never require you to hide who you are. That’s why I’m committed to creating a warm, affirming, and collaborative space where you can show up fully as yourself, explore your identity with curiosity, and navigate life’s challenges with clarity and self-trust.
Healing is both a personal and collective journey—one of self-exploration, connection, and unlearning narratives that no longer serve us. As a Black queer therapist, I understand how essential it is to have a space where every part of you is seen, affirmed, and supported. Too often, we're made to feel like we must shrink ourselves to receive care—but true healing should never require you to hide who you are. That’s why I’m committed to creating a warm, affirming, and collaborative space where you can show up fully as yourself, explore your identity with curiosity, and navigate life’s challenges with clarity and self-trust.
(332) 286-2917 View (332) 286-2917
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Dr Michelle Miller Integrative/Psychedelic Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, CPC
New York, NY 10016
I help clients get to the core of their patterns & mental health imbalance. Utilizing cutting edge clinical & holistic modalities that speed up the process of healing & integration in clients compared to traditional psychotherapy approaches. My therapeutic process honors an authentic integrated sense of self and a deeper connection with one's own inner reference point & intrinsic resources. I have been featured on an Emmy award winning show on MTV for my psychotherapeutic process. I also own a group psychotherapy practice with over 30 Therapists.
I help clients get to the core of their patterns & mental health imbalance. Utilizing cutting edge clinical & holistic modalities that speed up the process of healing & integration in clients compared to traditional psychotherapy approaches. My therapeutic process honors an authentic integrated sense of self and a deeper connection with one's own inner reference point & intrinsic resources. I have been featured on an Emmy award winning show on MTV for my psychotherapeutic process. I also own a group psychotherapy practice with over 30 Therapists.
(929) 595-7634 View (929) 595-7634
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Cheryl Vogl
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCMH
New York, NY 10036
Life knocks us down, but it doesn't have to keep us there. At Still Standing Counseling, I help adults facing anxiety, grief, trauma, or major life stressors feel like themselves again. My goal is to help you find balance, humor, and hope—even when the road's been rough. Therapy with me is a real conversation—honest, practical, and grounded in everyday life. I believe in creating a space where you can drop the mask, talk openly, and reconnect with who you are beneath the stress and survival mode. Together, we'll look at what's been holding you back and find realistic ways to move forward at your own pace.
Life knocks us down, but it doesn't have to keep us there. At Still Standing Counseling, I help adults facing anxiety, grief, trauma, or major life stressors feel like themselves again. My goal is to help you find balance, humor, and hope—even when the road's been rough. Therapy with me is a real conversation—honest, practical, and grounded in everyday life. I believe in creating a space where you can drop the mask, talk openly, and reconnect with who you are beneath the stress and survival mode. Together, we'll look at what's been holding you back and find realistic ways to move forward at your own pace.
(646) 357-8548 View (646) 357-8548
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Colleen Finlayson
Mental Health Counselor, MHC-P, CASAC-T
Huntington, NY 11743
Currently accepting new clients! You might be feeling misunderstood, disconnected, or overwhelmed, especially if you're neurodivergent or have recently been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Whether you're struggling with low self-esteem, identity, or emotional regulation, you’re looking for someone who truly gets it. I work with children, teens, and adults who want to build self-worth, deepen self-connection, and create meaningful, lasting change.
Currently accepting new clients! You might be feeling misunderstood, disconnected, or overwhelmed, especially if you're neurodivergent or have recently been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Whether you're struggling with low self-esteem, identity, or emotional regulation, you’re looking for someone who truly gets it. I work with children, teens, and adults who want to build self-worth, deepen self-connection, and create meaningful, lasting change.
(716) 217-0010 View (716) 217-0010
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Krista LeBlanc
Counselor
Online Only
Do you find yourself feeling anxious, down, or overwhelmed by the stress of everyday life? I’m here to help you develop tools and strategies to manage these challenges and support your overall well-being. My approach is rooted in open, honest communication and a commitment to creating a safe, nonjudgmental space. I practice active listening and invite reflection as we explore your experiences together. Even in difficult moments, you can count on me to be calm, patient, and compassionate. Together, we’ll set goals that matter to you. Throughout therapy, your goals may shift, and that’s okay.
Do you find yourself feeling anxious, down, or overwhelmed by the stress of everyday life? I’m here to help you develop tools and strategies to manage these challenges and support your overall well-being. My approach is rooted in open, honest communication and a commitment to creating a safe, nonjudgmental space. I practice active listening and invite reflection as we explore your experiences together. Even in difficult moments, you can count on me to be calm, patient, and compassionate. Together, we’ll set goals that matter to you. Throughout therapy, your goals may shift, and that’s okay.
(347) 431-0675 View (347) 431-0675
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Matthew P Siegel
Psychologist, PhD
1 Endorsed
Online Only
You might be interested in psychotherapy, because you’re facing recent problems that affect your work or personal life. The following are just several kinds of problems that are common among clients in my practice. Experiencing excessive sadness. Getting frustrated too quickly and intensely. Enduring repetitive thoughts that lead to feeling stuck. Procrastinating on significant decisions. Having trouble with sleep. Feeling overly sensitive to rejection or criticism in relationships. Drinking too much or smoking too much. Problems such as these can reverberate throughout your life and, moreover, might be traced back into your past.
You might be interested in psychotherapy, because you’re facing recent problems that affect your work or personal life. The following are just several kinds of problems that are common among clients in my practice. Experiencing excessive sadness. Getting frustrated too quickly and intensely. Enduring repetitive thoughts that lead to feeling stuck. Procrastinating on significant decisions. Having trouble with sleep. Feeling overly sensitive to rejection or criticism in relationships. Drinking too much or smoking too much. Problems such as these can reverberate throughout your life and, moreover, might be traced back into your past.
(917) 512-2544 View (917) 512-2544
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Paige Heeter
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10003
I work with adults navigating the full complexity of being human. Whether it manifests as anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, life transitions, or simply a quiet sense that something feels off, I meet every person with curiosity, warmth, and genuine care. I work integratively, drawing from a range of relational and evidence-based approaches, always guided by what serves the particular person in front of me. I am less focused on fixing symptoms and more interested in understanding the whole person.
I work with adults navigating the full complexity of being human. Whether it manifests as anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, life transitions, or simply a quiet sense that something feels off, I meet every person with curiosity, warmth, and genuine care. I work integratively, drawing from a range of relational and evidence-based approaches, always guided by what serves the particular person in front of me. I am less focused on fixing symptoms and more interested in understanding the whole person.
(646) 594-9269 View (646) 594-9269
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Amanda Martino
Counselor, LMHC
Brooklyn, NY 11218
My ideal clients are adults who feel overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally stuck and unsure how to move forward. Many are coping with stress, trauma, relationship challenges, or significant life transitions while trying to manage daily responsibilities. They may feel disconnected from themselves, emotionally drained, or caught in unhelpful patterns, and are seeking greater clarity, emotional balance, and a deeper understanding of their inner experience.
My ideal clients are adults who feel overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally stuck and unsure how to move forward. Many are coping with stress, trauma, relationship challenges, or significant life transitions while trying to manage daily responsibilities. They may feel disconnected from themselves, emotionally drained, or caught in unhelpful patterns, and are seeking greater clarity, emotional balance, and a deeper understanding of their inner experience.
(929) 605-4572 View (929) 605-4572
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Maggie McCarthy
Psychologist, PsyD
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I am a Clinical Psychologist with 20 years of experience in a variety of settings, including private practice. I provide virtual therapy with adults (18+) and couples presenting diverse issues, including anxiety, depression, relationship and career struggles, women's issues and trauma. My goal is to identify creative and useful insights and perspectives that can lead to productive changes in behavior. I am invested in helping individuals and couples more effectively cope with psychological symptoms that arise from both everyday and major life challenges and transitions, within a supportive environment.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with 20 years of experience in a variety of settings, including private practice. I provide virtual therapy with adults (18+) and couples presenting diverse issues, including anxiety, depression, relationship and career struggles, women's issues and trauma. My goal is to identify creative and useful insights and perspectives that can lead to productive changes in behavior. I am invested in helping individuals and couples more effectively cope with psychological symptoms that arise from both everyday and major life challenges and transitions, within a supportive environment.
(929) 207-7420 View (929) 207-7420
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Michael Ash
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, CASAC-M, ACSW, PLLC
2 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11201
You may be experiencing feelings and behaviors you cannot always explain, control, or understand. I am an experienced, dedicated, and caring therapist devoted to helping the individual and family through challenges. My passion and experience is extensive in the areas of addictions, co-dependency, family issues, trauma, criminal justice-involved persons; adolescent and childhood challenges. My approach encompasses the promotion of increased self-awareness and knowledge. I believe each of us has the ability to feel joy and to accept life's twists and turns with grace and serenity.
You may be experiencing feelings and behaviors you cannot always explain, control, or understand. I am an experienced, dedicated, and caring therapist devoted to helping the individual and family through challenges. My passion and experience is extensive in the areas of addictions, co-dependency, family issues, trauma, criminal justice-involved persons; adolescent and childhood challenges. My approach encompasses the promotion of increased self-awareness and knowledge. I believe each of us has the ability to feel joy and to accept life's twists and turns with grace and serenity.
(646) 261-3215 View (646) 261-3215
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Yarisbel Santos
Counselor, LMHC
Online Only
Therapy can be a deeply transformational experience, my main goal in working with clients is to create an environment where we can explore and challenge beliefs that no longer serve us, make room to hold deep emotional truths, and create new patterns of behavior that align with the person you want to be. I specialize in working with queer adults living with anxiety, depression, relational issues, and trauma.
Therapy can be a deeply transformational experience, my main goal in working with clients is to create an environment where we can explore and challenge beliefs that no longer serve us, make room to hold deep emotional truths, and create new patterns of behavior that align with the person you want to be. I specialize in working with queer adults living with anxiety, depression, relational issues, and trauma.
(718) 568-8494 View (718) 568-8494
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Dana Reszutek
Licensed Master Social Worker, MSW, LMSW
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10016
Physical and mental health are often intertwined, and that led to one of my specialties as a therapist: chronic illness and the impact chronic conditions can have on our mental health. This specialty came from a place of personal understanding and desire to validate the prevalence of medical trauma and the impact chronic pain has on our sense of self. While people often think of chronic illness as a physical illness, mental health diagnoses can also be considered a chronic illness. Often, the symptoms of one can exacerbate the symptoms of the other.
Physical and mental health are often intertwined, and that led to one of my specialties as a therapist: chronic illness and the impact chronic conditions can have on our mental health. This specialty came from a place of personal understanding and desire to validate the prevalence of medical trauma and the impact chronic pain has on our sense of self. While people often think of chronic illness as a physical illness, mental health diagnoses can also be considered a chronic illness. Often, the symptoms of one can exacerbate the symptoms of the other.
(646) 759-9493 View (646) 759-9493
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Family & Personal Counseling
Counselor, MS, LMHC, ASAC, CCH
Saint James, NY 11780
We are by your side! No matter the issue that you are facing... anxiety, depression, life issues, family issues, grief, trauma, couples therapy, stress relief, etc... we are ready to help. In this widely acclaimed practice, Ron Villano, M.S., LMHC, ASAC, CCH has assembled an elite team of over 35 providers. Our decades of success in talk therapy comes from creating a customized approach designed to encourage you to face your challenges with new life skills and professional support. You are here looking for that fresh start... and we will answer your call TODAY.
We are by your side! No matter the issue that you are facing... anxiety, depression, life issues, family issues, grief, trauma, couples therapy, stress relief, etc... we are ready to help. In this widely acclaimed practice, Ron Villano, M.S., LMHC, ASAC, CCH has assembled an elite team of over 35 providers. Our decades of success in talk therapy comes from creating a customized approach designed to encourage you to face your challenges with new life skills and professional support. You are here looking for that fresh start... and we will answer your call TODAY.
(631) 502-5119 View (631) 502-5119
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Connor Starkins
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10016
Accepting new clients July 2026, in-person or virtual. I work primarily with teenage and adult men in NY who struggle with ADHD, addiction, or are feeling stuck, lost, and disconnected. My goal is to help you become the person you want to be; to work with you to achieve the goals that matter most to you. I believe the most effective therapy integrates both past and present—exploring how past experiences shape current challenges, while actively practicing new strategies in and out of sessions to create change. My main areas of focus include men's mental health, ADHD, addiction, trauma/PTSD, anxiety, and academic stress/college prep.
Accepting new clients July 2026, in-person or virtual. I work primarily with teenage and adult men in NY who struggle with ADHD, addiction, or are feeling stuck, lost, and disconnected. My goal is to help you become the person you want to be; to work with you to achieve the goals that matter most to you. I believe the most effective therapy integrates both past and present—exploring how past experiences shape current challenges, while actively practicing new strategies in and out of sessions to create change. My main areas of focus include men's mental health, ADHD, addiction, trauma/PTSD, anxiety, and academic stress/college prep.
(914) 743-3402 View (914) 743-3402
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Jessica Mendez
Licensed Master Social Worker, MSW, LMSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
When you're caring for a medically fragile newborn or facing the complexities of reproductive health, the emotional weight can feel unbearable. You might be navigating grief after a loss, feeling anxious during a high-risk pregnancy, or reeling from the stress of a NICU stay. These are not just medical experiences; they’re deeply personal, emotionally complex moments that deserve care and attention. In our work together, you’ll find a compassionate space to process the pain and begin to reconnect with yourself, your child, and your life.
When you're caring for a medically fragile newborn or facing the complexities of reproductive health, the emotional weight can feel unbearable. You might be navigating grief after a loss, feeling anxious during a high-risk pregnancy, or reeling from the stress of a NICU stay. These are not just medical experiences; they’re deeply personal, emotionally complex moments that deserve care and attention. In our work together, you’ll find a compassionate space to process the pain and begin to reconnect with yourself, your child, and your life.
(332) 281-6717 View (332) 281-6717

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