Female Therapists in Patchogue, NY
My goal is to assist clients of all ages to cope with their struggles and improve their lives. People often enter therapy when they are experiencing a crisis. I aim to provide a comfortable and non-judgmental atmosphere for people to begin to identify core concerns, and explore solutions and healthier means of coping.
My goal is to assist clients of all ages to cope with their struggles and improve their lives. People often enter therapy when they are experiencing a crisis. I aim to provide a comfortable and non-judgmental atmosphere for people to begin to identify core concerns, and explore solutions and healthier means of coping.
I am a licensed Mental Health Counselor. I'm a trained Cognitive Behavioral Therapist; but I use a variety of approaches depending on my client's needs. I have been in private practice for 16 years. Prior to private practice I worked at Family Service League in Bayshore with all populations. I also worked at Stony Brook University Hospital on the Child Psychiatry Unit working with children from 4-13 years old. I currently work at Stony Brook University and had previously worked at The Juilliard School.
I am a licensed Mental Health Counselor. I'm a trained Cognitive Behavioral Therapist; but I use a variety of approaches depending on my client's needs. I have been in private practice for 16 years. Prior to private practice I worked at Family Service League in Bayshore with all populations. I also worked at Stony Brook University Hospital on the Child Psychiatry Unit working with children from 4-13 years old. I currently work at Stony Brook University and had previously worked at The Juilliard School.
Hi! I am Amanda, a clinical social worker with 10 years of experience in the field. I am here to help you reach your goals by addressing life conflicts and obstacles and in assisting you in overcoming these setbacks with strength and resiliency.
Hi! I am Amanda, a clinical social worker with 10 years of experience in the field. I am here to help you reach your goals by addressing life conflicts and obstacles and in assisting you in overcoming these setbacks with strength and resiliency.
Welcome! I'm Megan Ryan, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with nearly a decade of experience supporting individuals through life’s most challenging transitions. Whether you're navigating a major life change, managing stress, or seeking personal growth, I provide a compassionate, evidence-based approach tailored to meet your unique needs.
Therapy with me is a collaborative process. Together, we will work on identifying the underlying causes of your struggles and explore new perspectives and strategies for coping.
Welcome! I'm Megan Ryan, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with nearly a decade of experience supporting individuals through life’s most challenging transitions. Whether you're navigating a major life change, managing stress, or seeking personal growth, I provide a compassionate, evidence-based approach tailored to meet your unique needs.
Therapy with me is a collaborative process. Together, we will work on identifying the underlying causes of your struggles and explore new perspectives and strategies for coping.
Let’s get real…I do not hold the proverbial magic wand and I can not “fix” you - you are not broken and only you can make the desired changes you seek.
Let’s get real…I do not hold the proverbial magic wand and I can not “fix” you - you are not broken and only you can make the desired changes you seek.
Being human is so hard. If you're not anxious, you're exhausted. And can we talk about the off-brand crankiness you feel so guilty about? I know you wish you weren’t, but you’re sensitive. You're sensitive and therefore easily hurt, but you're also sensitive to the needs of others... and you can't turn it off, so you struggle to know what your own needs and boundaries are, let alone meet them. I know because I've been there. As a neurodivergent therapist, I understand from the inside-out and I can help you make sense of yourself, too. AND I can help you actually do something about the way you feel.
Being human is so hard. If you're not anxious, you're exhausted. And can we talk about the off-brand crankiness you feel so guilty about? I know you wish you weren’t, but you’re sensitive. You're sensitive and therefore easily hurt, but you're also sensitive to the needs of others... and you can't turn it off, so you struggle to know what your own needs and boundaries are, let alone meet them. I know because I've been there. As a neurodivergent therapist, I understand from the inside-out and I can help you make sense of yourself, too. AND I can help you actually do something about the way you feel.
Maybe on the outside you look put together, but on the inside you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or weighted down by life's challenges. If this sounds familiar, you are not alone! That's where I come in! Together we will work side by side to untangle what feels heavy and discover healthier ways to move forward with greater balance, clarity, and self-awareness.
Maybe on the outside you look put together, but on the inside you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or weighted down by life's challenges. If this sounds familiar, you are not alone! That's where I come in! Together we will work side by side to untangle what feels heavy and discover healthier ways to move forward with greater balance, clarity, and self-awareness.
I have worked with many individuals to help them overcome a variety of difficulties causing pain and discomfort. I see adolescents and adults, and treat both individuals and couples.
In my therapy I use solution focused therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, and classic psychotherapy, as well as Jungian psychology. Stress reduction and mindfulness as a way to reduce anxiety are also used.
My clients suffer from differing problems, including anxiety and depressive disorders, relationship problems of all kinds, and adjustment disorders.
In addition, I have specialties in helping people suffering from eating disorders and from sexual or physical abuse.
I have worked with many individuals to help them overcome a variety of difficulties causing pain and discomfort. I see adolescents and adults, and treat both individuals and couples.
In my therapy I use solution focused therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, and classic psychotherapy, as well as Jungian psychology. Stress reduction and mindfulness as a way to reduce anxiety are also used.
My clients suffer from differing problems, including anxiety and depressive disorders, relationship problems of all kinds, and adjustment disorders.
In addition, I have specialties in helping people suffering from eating disorders and from sexual or physical abuse.
Are you or your child struggling with low self-esteem and/ or self-worth which causes social anxiety? Are you a caregiver, feeling overwhelmed by the responsibilities that accompany that role? Do you find yourself struggling to recover from a traumatic experience, overcome a crisis, or balance life after the loss of a loved one? If you have answered yes to any of these, allow me to guide you through the process of regaining your quality of life. Driven with the passion to be the voice for a child who cannot find their own, an expertise in crisis intervention, and grief counseling.
Are you or your child struggling with low self-esteem and/ or self-worth which causes social anxiety? Are you a caregiver, feeling overwhelmed by the responsibilities that accompany that role? Do you find yourself struggling to recover from a traumatic experience, overcome a crisis, or balance life after the loss of a loved one? If you have answered yes to any of these, allow me to guide you through the process of regaining your quality of life. Driven with the passion to be the voice for a child who cannot find their own, an expertise in crisis intervention, and grief counseling.
Your mind is always searching for proof of what you believe. If you tell yourself that things are always going wrong - your brain will focus on every setback, every small inconvenience, and use them as evidence to confirm that narrative. It's not that life is objectively worst - it's your brain doing its job, seeking to reinforce the story YOU'VE chosen to tell.
These stories can be influenced by childhood traumas, unhealthy attachment styles, lack of emotional regulation and unconscious rooted issues.
Your mind is always searching for proof of what you believe. If you tell yourself that things are always going wrong - your brain will focus on every setback, every small inconvenience, and use them as evidence to confirm that narrative. It's not that life is objectively worst - it's your brain doing its job, seeking to reinforce the story YOU'VE chosen to tell.
These stories can be influenced by childhood traumas, unhealthy attachment styles, lack of emotional regulation and unconscious rooted issues.
I am a Licensed Master Social Worker offering individual and group therapy. I earned a Master’s degree from Adelphi University and I have a postgraduate certificate in addictions. I have over ten years of experience in the mental health and substance use fields. I have worked in case management for those with co-occurring disorders and have experience in crisis intervention. I work with adolescents and adults with specialties in anxiety, coping skills, infertility, rebuilding self-esteem and women’s issues.
I am a Licensed Master Social Worker offering individual and group therapy. I earned a Master’s degree from Adelphi University and I have a postgraduate certificate in addictions. I have over ten years of experience in the mental health and substance use fields. I have worked in case management for those with co-occurring disorders and have experience in crisis intervention. I work with adolescents and adults with specialties in anxiety, coping skills, infertility, rebuilding self-esteem and women’s issues.
My name is Marcella Nicotra and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Over the last eight years I have worked in a variety of areas helping people navigate substance use, mental health disorders, medical conditions, grief, trauma, relationship discord, family dynamics, and general life adjustment. My career has led me to work in different settings with people from varying backgrounds. People seem to appreciate my empathetic and forward approach. I am committed to understanding you as a person and will work to help you develop practical solutions.
My name is Marcella Nicotra and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Over the last eight years I have worked in a variety of areas helping people navigate substance use, mental health disorders, medical conditions, grief, trauma, relationship discord, family dynamics, and general life adjustment. My career has led me to work in different settings with people from varying backgrounds. People seem to appreciate my empathetic and forward approach. I am committed to understanding you as a person and will work to help you develop practical solutions.
Hello! My name is Dana and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Registered Play Therapist. My preferred areas of clinical interest are working with children/teens/young adults with Anxiety/ADHD/ASD as well as LGBTQ children/youth/young adults. I specialize in working with individuals with dual diagnosis (in particular developmental disabilities paired with mental health concerns), and I have an ever-evolving specialty in working with children and youth with anxiety.
Hello! My name is Dana and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Registered Play Therapist. My preferred areas of clinical interest are working with children/teens/young adults with Anxiety/ADHD/ASD as well as LGBTQ children/youth/young adults. I specialize in working with individuals with dual diagnosis (in particular developmental disabilities paired with mental health concerns), and I have an ever-evolving specialty in working with children and youth with anxiety.
Being a young adult can feel overwhelming! You’re figuring out who you are, making big decisions about your future, and trying to balance work, relationships, and self-care. If you’re also dealing with anxiety, it can feel like your mind never stops running: constant worry, racing thoughts, trouble relaxing, or feeling pressure to always do more. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone—and therapy can help.
Being a young adult can feel overwhelming! You’re figuring out who you are, making big decisions about your future, and trying to balance work, relationships, and self-care. If you’re also dealing with anxiety, it can feel like your mind never stops running: constant worry, racing thoughts, trouble relaxing, or feeling pressure to always do more. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone—and therapy can help.
If you are looking at this, you have made the important decision to actively seek help, which is the first step to dealing with whatever is causing you difficulty in your daily life. Now that you have made the first step, you need to choose a mental health professional who is right for you. I know this can be challenging, but I believe the most important thing in choosing a mental health professional is finding one whom you feel comfortable with and who you believe will be able to help you deal with, manage, and hopefully overcome whatever issue you are facing.
If you are looking at this, you have made the important decision to actively seek help, which is the first step to dealing with whatever is causing you difficulty in your daily life. Now that you have made the first step, you need to choose a mental health professional who is right for you. I know this can be challenging, but I believe the most important thing in choosing a mental health professional is finding one whom you feel comfortable with and who you believe will be able to help you deal with, manage, and hopefully overcome whatever issue you are facing.
Are you in a space of uncertainty? Are you looking to redefine who you are in this world? Are you struggling to manage and navigate all of the responsibilities placed upon us in today’s life? Together we can navigate through the difficulties of anxiety, stress, trauma, self love & compassion, spiritual exploration, anger and depression; which will lead you on a path towards liberation.
Are you in a space of uncertainty? Are you looking to redefine who you are in this world? Are you struggling to manage and navigate all of the responsibilities placed upon us in today’s life? Together we can navigate through the difficulties of anxiety, stress, trauma, self love & compassion, spiritual exploration, anger and depression; which will lead you on a path towards liberation.
Let me help you take this step towards healing. I am here to walk beside my clients as I truly believe you don’t have to do it alone. I believe that seeking help is an act of strength. Let me help you empower yourself to achieve your individual goals and enable you to lead a more fulfilling life. I feel that therapy should be done in a safe and non-judgmental space. My clinical style has been described as approachable, compassionate, supportive, non-judgmental, and empathic. I like integrating a variety of evidence-based modalities to enhance your overall well-being. Let’s begin the journey and work together.
Let me help you take this step towards healing. I am here to walk beside my clients as I truly believe you don’t have to do it alone. I believe that seeking help is an act of strength. Let me help you empower yourself to achieve your individual goals and enable you to lead a more fulfilling life. I feel that therapy should be done in a safe and non-judgmental space. My clinical style has been described as approachable, compassionate, supportive, non-judgmental, and empathic. I like integrating a variety of evidence-based modalities to enhance your overall well-being. Let’s begin the journey and work together.
Jessie Wilkinson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR
Patchogue, NY 11772
Waitlist for new clients
Currently waitlisting new clients. Are you struggling with emotional distress? Do you often feel burdened by feelings of depression or anxiety? Do you find yourself falling into comfortable, although detrimental ways of dealing with stress, relationships, or disturbing experiences? Come talk to me, and we can work together on revealing underlying causes of unhelpful thoughts, sensations, or behaviors and integrate your resources to overcome adversity. I believe in a collaborative approach where the client controls the pace of treatment and my role is to promote curiosity and guide the client to connect with inner strengths.
Currently waitlisting new clients. Are you struggling with emotional distress? Do you often feel burdened by feelings of depression or anxiety? Do you find yourself falling into comfortable, although detrimental ways of dealing with stress, relationships, or disturbing experiences? Come talk to me, and we can work together on revealing underlying causes of unhelpful thoughts, sensations, or behaviors and integrate your resources to overcome adversity. I believe in a collaborative approach where the client controls the pace of treatment and my role is to promote curiosity and guide the client to connect with inner strengths.
Hi there! My name is Catherine, and thank you for visiting my profile. I understand the challenges and excitement that come with finding a therapist that you feel you can "click" with, as this is YOUR journey, and you deserve to feel comfortable, heard, and validated during your therapeutic process with a provider that is attentive, present, and engaged. I value the therapeutic process as the therapist, and understand the time and energy it takes as the client (you) to be vulnerable, honest, and trusting. I am a safe-space for you to begin this healing journey.
Hi there! My name is Catherine, and thank you for visiting my profile. I understand the challenges and excitement that come with finding a therapist that you feel you can "click" with, as this is YOUR journey, and you deserve to feel comfortable, heard, and validated during your therapeutic process with a provider that is attentive, present, and engaged. I value the therapeutic process as the therapist, and understand the time and energy it takes as the client (you) to be vulnerable, honest, and trusting. I am a safe-space for you to begin this healing journey.
Often clients know when they need to be in therapy because they sense that something in their lives is not working correctly which causes them to seek treatment. People coming into therapy need an objective and consistent person to listen as they express themselves in a session each week. I work psychodynamically with patients, encouraging them to come up with their own decisions as if we are a team. My theoretical basis combines psychoanalysis and psychodynamic therapy with a family systems approach.
Often clients know when they need to be in therapy because they sense that something in their lives is not working correctly which causes them to seek treatment. People coming into therapy need an objective and consistent person to listen as they express themselves in a session each week. I work psychodynamically with patients, encouraging them to come up with their own decisions as if we are a team. My theoretical basis combines psychoanalysis and psychodynamic therapy with a family systems approach.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.