Therapists in Northport, NY

I'm a therapist who has 30 years experience in working with adults, couples, and groups. My specialities include working with adults who suffer from anxiety and depression.The population I serve typically are having relationship problems, work issues and physical illness. My training in psychodynamic and cognitive therapies help me to create a positive and supportive relationship in a therapeutic environment.

Change and growth are tough. My goal as your therapist is to aide you to move from being stuck in your life to creating a life that is in alignment with your true self. I would be honored to assist you and/or your child in gaining the skills and insight necessary for your growth.

I have advanced post graduate training and over thirty years of experience as a Psychiatric Social Worker, therapist and supervisor. Caring, empathetic and professional treatment is tailored to the individual's or couples' needs. I believe we all have the resources available to deal with life's challenges but that they have to be tapped at times of need. I enjoy working with individuals and couples and believe that becoming a therapist is a calling; this shows in my work. If I cannot help you I can refer you to someone who can.

I have worked as a Psychotherapist/Psychoanalyst for almost 45 years. My work is based on understanding our behavior and I communicate that to the person or couple I am working with. I am actively engaged and use a variety of approaches, depending on the individual or situation. I also have had years of experience as a School Social Worker with the NYC school system, working with students who have academic, emotional, and or behavioral issues. I prefer working with parents on how to better understand and adjust to who their children are. I also specialize in working with couples focusing on awareness of issues of their disharmony.

Certified Arise /Substance Abuse Interventionist/ Certified Recovery Coach working with individuals and their families affected by the disease of addiction and mental health disorders. I travel to all boroughs in NY and out of state. I have over thirty years of experience motivating families to change their negative behaviors, to healthier patterns, resulting in positive outcomes for the whole family. I provide on-going comprehensive care with families for at least six months during and placement to treatment. My approach is an invitational, compassionate and highly successful approach. Outstanding references will be provided.

I have been told that when a client meets with me, either in-person or on-line (Zoom, Skype, FaceTime), that they feel safe. This safety allows a person to communicate with me their feelings, thoughts and goals. My primary objective is to help a client understand these by focusing on their strengths and continually guiding them towards their goal. Through this process, clients are able to see what obstacles have been in their way that has prevented them achieving their goal/s.

I understand the vulnerability of bringing the intimacies of your inner and outer world to another human being. And finding the “right” therapist is often a source of additional angst. The good news is that I have trained extensively to provide the safe and healing “holding space,” for you to come as you are, without fear of judgment. I will meet you with skill, understanding, and strategies to address current, past and/or future challenges. My typical client is high-functioning, but struggling in some aspect of life with issues like anxiety, low mood, unresolved trauma, or relationships. Congratulations on taking the first step!

Are you anxious more than ever, feeling “off” or “not like yourself” lately, facing relationship issues, or maybe you’re tired of holding everything in and ready to talk to someone? If you answered yes to any, you’ve come to the right place. In our sessions you will find that therapy is a meaningful conversation that takes place in a safe, collaborative, and nonjudgemental space where YOU set the pace and where we can identify conflict and options, make efforts toward self-growth, and pursue paths of change. My goal is to help you uncover your own motivation to change and empower you to be confident in the decisions you make.

Today is a new day to start your journey to a happier life. I strive for change. Together I can help you take an active role in deepening your self awareness and self understanding.

Limited availability for new patients. The enormous number of stressors we now face daily are unreal: politics, inflation, war, heat, pandemic fatigue, despair, disconnection, on and on. All of this is tremendously difficult to manage on one's own. Anxiety, anger, depression, resentment, boredom. Zombie states, exhaustion, sadness, rage, denial. If you are struggling with any of this - or any of the other states that often bring people to therapy, like emptiness, grief, rigidity, feeling lost or overwhelmed - it's worth investing the time and effort to get help, get grounded and figure things out.

Erika Valencia is a bilingual licensed social worker presently working as a Mental Health Therapist. Erika received her master’s degree from NYU Silver School of Social Work in 2016. Erika is certified in Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), which is a relationship-based intervention that helps children and their families heal from trauma. Currently, Erika is the owner of Mindfully Life and continues to utilize her professional experience to help individuals and families overcome obstacles by discovering and strengthening their internal sources.

Starting the journey of therapy can be a difficult choice, or one that you may have been considering for some time. Regardless of how you made this decision, it is one that shows great strength and courage, but also, the ability to reach out for help. I value myself as a therapist who will be next to you every step of the way to achieve your goals & aspirations. My professional work can assist in treating a variety of issues including substance use & addiction, anxiety, depression, and trauma - just to name a few.

I work with many clients from many different backgrounds and cultures. My priority and number one goal is to enhance their lives and over all psychological functioning and wellbeing. I am not here to fix you, as you are not broken. My main goal is to help every single client to actualize and become the best version of themselves. I approach each client as an individual, with respect, dignity, and sensitivity. I view myself as working alongside each client towards creating more fulfilling opportunities, while reducing long standing negative behaviors, feelings, and thought patterns.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a private practice in Northport, Long Island, New York. I offer psychotherapeutic services for individuals, specializing in working with adults who seek support for depression, anxiety, trauma and relationship challenges, including narcissistic abuse.