Life Coaching Therapists in Northport, NY

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.

Are you looking for the kind of therapist that physicians and therapists choose for their own treatment? They come to me. Nothing really prepared us for all the decisions that we have had to make as therapists these past few months, So if you are tired, confused, overwhelmed, frustrated - I am with you. I simply want to support you as you decide what is right for you, your clients, your practice, and your family. I've heard therapists and clients described the bathroom as the new couch as clients & therapists search for privacy & a quiet place for therapy to take place. Let’s set up a virtual consultation, on the phone or on video.

I am a Columbia-trained clinical psychologist with expertise in treating a variety of life difficulties, including anxiety, depression, academic and career struggles, and self-esteem issues. I work well with a variety of clients, from college and graduate students to senior executives. I am compassionate, easy to talk to, and real. Whether you are experiencing chronic feelings of anxiety, unhappiness, or procrastinating and feeling stuck, I can help get your life back on track and reach your full potential. My clients often see reduction in symptoms and improvement early on in treatment.

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.

Therapy is ultimately meant to be a life altering process, from how you understand your personal challenges and problematic situations to how you choose your coping strategies and the options you see as possible for your life . It is my goal to guide and support you through this therapeutic experience to help you create a higher quality of life that resonates with your true self. Therapy starts where you are at, and it progresses one step at a time. I approach my clients with commitment, integrity and a vision of positive 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.

Are you struggling with your self-worth? Are you finding it hard to communicate with people and manage important situations? Are you having difficulty with trauma that has occurred in your life ?

Are you feeling anxious or overwhelmed? Stressed or defeated? Life seems complex in new and insurmountable ways these days. Many people struggle to find answers to problems they were never prepared for. I know it’s hard to acknowledge that we don’t know what to do. I understand the weight of asking yourself “Where do I go from here?” I support my clients by providing clarity on how their behavior and unresolved issues affect them in their daily lives. I help my clients slow down and understand what's going on cognitively and physically so that we can break cycles and create new strategies to start finishing unfinished business.

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 psychodynamic clinical social worker interested and experienced in working with individuals (ages 18-75), couples and families facing life transitions. My preferred method of practice is goal oriented with an emphasis on self-awareness and self-acceptance. Through clarity of goals, I'll guide you through any life transitions to identify priorities and values and assist to bring the courage to change to the surface of your life so that you can live in harmony and balance.

Wouldn't it be great to get the guidance and support you need to have more ease in your mind and body? To move through life 's big challenges with confidence and resilience? The truth is most of us have accumulated feelings and beliefs from traumatic and hurtful experiences. We form all kinds of uncomfortable symptoms as a result, from inner conflicts and severe self-criticism to anxiety, depression, and broken relationships. The great thing is that these uncomfortable symptoms really get our attention and can call us to a more satisfying conscious life and a much improved version of ourselves. I am here to help you do this.

I am a caring therapist with 27 yrs experience specializing in anxiety, depression, OCD, couples therapy & and abuse issues. I treat ages 12 - adult. I am a therapist with whom you will feel immediately comfortable.i am here to help you help yourself so you no longer need therapy. I will help you to rid fear from your thoughts. I teach meditation and am spiritual. I do past life regression therapy and was trained by Brian Weiss. I focus on short term therapy and I don't create dependency. I specialize in Brainspotting a technique that can cure phobias and performance anxiety.

If you are seeking couples counseling, or if you are a parent who wants help developing new parenting strategies, I have the skills and experience to help. Pre-adoption psychological evaluations are one of my specialties, as are parenting consultations for parents of adopted children. I have specific experience with stress management, college student mental health issues, and LGBTQIA issues including couples counseling. I also enjoy working with women who are struggling with relationship issues, work/ life balance, or childhood traumas.

I am a caring and compassionate psychotherapist who specializes in providing therapy to children, adolescents and adults. My expertise includes treating anxiety, depression and issues involving self-esteem, stress management, parenting, separation, divorce, relationship and women's issues including prenatal and postpartum depression.

Many people wait too long to call a therapist. They are suffering and think things might get better on their own. By waiting people just feel worse or relationship issues become even more complicated. Psychotherapy helps you find new pathways for healing, untangling life 's challenges to arrive at greater clarity and peace. I make that process as comfortable as possible by being authentically present, connected, & open. An active listener to the issues you bring forth. It is my goal to establish a collaborative alliance with you so we can enable positive change leading to a deep sense of well being.

During these difficult economic times, an experienced and sensitive therapist may be just what you need to help you with individual, marriage, and family psychological issues. I am a licensed psychologist, a supervisor and trainer of marriage and family therapy students at Hofstra University, and have over 35 years of experience working with patients who have experienced financial stress, depression, anxiety, difficult relationships, medical issues, loss, and grief.