Child Therapists in Northport, NY

Insightful. Experienced. Knowledgeable. Reflective. The search for the right counselor can be a daunting task. When you've found the right professional, you'll know from the feelings of comfort, warmth, and welcome that envelope you. I believe we are all puppets on a string, living this life to learn better ways to love and treat each other with kindness, respect and compassion. There is light at the end of the tunnel, and I do believe it all works out in the end, however, it is impossible to do it alone. Together, we can build sessions that inspire, and encourage.

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.

In private practice for over 25 years, I have provided services to children , adolescents, adults and couples who are struggling with inner turmoil and the challenges of everyday life. I believe it is only by truly listenning to the bullied child , the nervous young man, the recently divorced woman, or the parents of an anorexic teen that a therapist can understand and provide the support and treatment that truly helps.

"Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a butterfly." I am a compassionate and experienced Clinical Psychologist attending to the emotional and psychological needs of individuals, children , families and couples in a safe and confidential environment. I treat trauma, dissociation, anxiety, depression, anger and relationship issues. I have significant clinical experience treating trauma based disorders as well as dissociative disorders resulting from childhood sexual abuse and/or SRA/mind control.

Are you ready to live with less stress and chaos in your life? Whether it’s handling family conflict, anxiety and depression, child behavioral issues and sleep training, or simply trying to find a work/life balance, I’m here to help. I am a Licensed Psychotherapist & Parent Educator who specializes in working with adults and adolescents to find better clarity in your life. This clarity will ultimately help you to improve upon the relationship you have with yourself, and with others. My goal is to empower my clients as they deal with life's challenges.

Is your child , adolescent, teen or young adult experiencing emotional difficulties that are affecting daily life? Is your child struggling with grief, identity, school performance stress, anxiety and/or past trauma? Life can be difficult for children and teens who are trying to make sense of the world while also building their own identities. With supportive counseling children and teens can gain the confidence needed to thrive into their next life transition and demonstrate ability to effectively cope with what life throws in their direction.

Are you finding that pervasive anxiety has a vice-like grip on your life? Are your child 's anxious and avoidant behaviors creating an impossible dynamic in your family? Are you looking to cultivate a deeper sense of calm? In a time where we are expected to perform our roles, whatever they may be, with perfection, precision and speed, and our children are smothered with the unrelenting demands of this increasingly chaotic world, anxiety can become a constant and undesired companion. The time and attention it takes to gain greater understanding of ourselves and our children can feel overwhelming and out of reach.

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.

Every cloud has a silver lining, and I will help you find yours. I am a licensed clinical psychologist with extensive inpatient and outpatient experience. I enjoy working with all age groups in individual and group settings. I work together with my clients to establish collaborative and individualized treatment goals. I specialize in mood disorders, anxiety, stress management, and relationship issues. I also have experience running groups for both parents and children coping with the pressures and stresses of parental separation/divorce.

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.

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.

I am a NYS Licensed Psychologist who has been working with children , adolescents, and young adults for over 10 years. I provide supportive Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy in the Huntington area for children , adolescents, and young adults who are experiencing a wide range of social, emotional, or behavioral concerns. I have worked within the school system for the majority of my career and am quick to work with families and the school system to develop plans that help my clients transition the skills they develop in therapy into their real world.

Sometimes, life gets complicated and working with a professional can help set you in the direction you want to go. Together we can explore the problems and work toward solutions in a warm, supportive, confidential atmosphere. I have over 15 years of clinical experience. My practice includes working with adults, children , and adolescents. I have helped my clients to cope with and manage stress, anxiety, and depression. I focus on making treatment not only meaningful, but also affordable. With someone you can really talk to, solutions will start to take shape.

Treatment begins in a relaxed setting within the context of a comfortable and safe relationship. Although past history and experiences certainly can play a role in contemporary problems, treatment starts in an active and directive way to help relieve the symptoms or distress that motivates treatment in the first place. This includes learning specific techniques and strategies to better manage symptoms and improve ones ability to function freely.

People often say, I don't know why I do that, referring to an unfavorable behavior. This is evidence of our unconscious. We are all products of our earliest emotional conditioning. That is fine, if your parents were wonderful, loving, and understanding. For the majority of people, there was some form of negligence and/or dysfunction that occurred due to the complexities of child rearing. We tend to push away what is good for us and seek what is familiar. Unconsciously, we will repeat negative relationship patterns unless addressed. We all are deserving and able to be the best version of ourselves.