Therapists in Patchogue, NY

Do you feel that your not living life to its full potential? Is stress, anxiety, or depression dictating you or your child's daily living? Are you a parent who's feeling overwhelmed and looking for support or guidance? If you answered yes to any of those questions, you are at the right place! I can help you; I assure you that no matter how difficult you feel your situation is, I am here to help you make positive changes.

I am a NYS Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has engaged in agency and private practice for more than 40 years. I have assisted individuals and families with issues involving self-esteem, relationships, emotional regulation, bereavement, parenting, adoption, life transitions and psychiatric and physical illness. I have also been a clinical instructor and supervisor to students and professionals engaged in the various behavioral health care disciplines. Everyone has a story to tell and my role as a clinician is to help individuals with this sharing.

I have over 15 years experience treating all mental health conditions from anxiety disorders, trauma and phobias to neuropsychiatric conditions and co-occurring developmental disorders and co-occurring medical issues. Additionally, I work with with complex parent-child and family dynamics, sibling issues, behavioral issues, hyperactivity, impulsivity, selective mutism and other communication barriers. I incorporate expressive arts and movement into therapy. All ages/all conditions, In-office & Telepsych. I have a specialized parent-child-interaction-therapy program through in-home video and I offer periodic group treatment.

I work with children, adolescents, families, adults and seniors through individual, family, couples and marital counseling. I work with clients who have been abused, traumatized, neglected and are struggling and attempting to cope with issues of depression, anxiety, ADHD, separation anxiety, anger management, co-dependence, adolescence, preparing and moving to college, family stressors and dynamics, parenting, divorce, co-parenting, school issues, employment issues, job loss, retirement, grief, and alienation.

I help adults ages 18 and over identify thought patterns and behaviors that are no longer working for them. Using a variety of interventions and strategies, I can help you learn effective coping skills resulting in a meaningful and joyous life. If you are a couple experiencing relationship challenges, I can help you get your relationship back on track by using evidence-based strategies to help deepen your connection and improve communication.

If you are looking for a supportive environment to accomplish your goals, you have come to the right place. I work with a variety of life areas including (but not limited to) Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Stress, Grief, Self-Esteem, Women’s Issues, Life Transitions, Adoption/Family Dynamics. I always emphasize the importance of a collaborative relationship with my clients to develop a unique individualized wellness plan based on the challenges you desire to overcome and goals you wish to achieve.

Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed or unmotivated? Do you find yourself worrying about the future, reliving the past, or having trouble remaining in the present moment? Have your relationships been strained or have you been feeling disconnected from others? I can help you to clarify your thoughts and feelings, identify unhelpful patterns, and assist you to look deeply into all areas of your life. I have a warm, compassionate, and down to earth style and can empower you to look within yourself to find the tools to implement change. I utilize a person-centered, integrative approach, and draw from mindfulness-based interventions.

Are you seeking a change in your life? Is it for personal growth or for changing unhealthy relationships and behavioral patterns?

I guide children, adolescents, and adults to build healthier relationships with themselves and the world around them. I offer an evidence-based therapeutic approach, with a focus on identifying and transforming negative thought patterns and ineffective behaviors that contribute to low self-worth and mental health struggles. I believe in offering clients effective tools and techniques that will empower them to develop confidence, resilience, and internal resources to overcome challenges.

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 9 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.

Alyssa is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with experience working with children, adolescents, and adults with a range of mental health and/or substance use disorders in both the inpatient psychiatric hospital setting and outpatient mental health setting.

What happens when you sit at home at night and the world quiets down around you? Do you feel uncomfortable in your own skin? Do you feel as though you’re not at ease with where you are in life? So many of us struggle with this uneasiness inside of us that we don’t know exactly how to handle. The uneasiness leads us to make decisions that end up being counterproductive in our life. Whether it comes down to anxiety, addiction, codependency, impulsive shopping/eating or any other destructive behavior, we can help you work through these experiences and accomplish all your goals!

In my opinion, people's biggest fear is vulnerability (you know, "putting it out there"). Often, we refrain from expressing ourselves because we are never certain how we will be perceived. (Am I the only one feeling this way?!) Therapy should be a forum in which you can comfortably express ideas and concerns and be assured that you are not offending anyone, being judged, looked at oddly, recorded, or subject to the ramifications that often are the result of "confiding" in someone you know. I welcome the opportunity to help you unload the "stuff" that has been on your mind...

Awareness is the first step towards change. Consider yourself on your way to creating a positive change in your life. With over 10 years experience, we will create a safe an open space where I will guide you to identify and challenge different parts of yourself. I found utilizing holistic techniques such as, meditation and mindfulness, compliments traditional therapy providing you techniques for self healing that you can utilize when treatment has ended. Together, we will identify strategies that are individualized for your needs to move forward. We will heal your whole self so that your life and relationships become happier and healthier.

I have 20 years of experience treating individuals (children and adults), couples, families and groups. My treatment approach is rooted in reducing emotional distress, restoring life balance, improving self-awareness and helping to create more meaningful relationships in your life. I will provide you tools to help reduce and reframe unhealthy and potentially damaging thoughts, resulting in improved comfort with yourself and within your relationships. We will develop a conflict resolution plan to reduce relationship distress and to learn to use your bodily cues as a tool in understanding your own habitual responses.

*Open-minded, non-judgmental treatment is at the core of my practice*. As a solution- focused psychotherapist, my goal is to help you to uncover the obstacles that are preventing you from living a life of happiness and fulfillment. By applying complementary therapy approaches we will work together to address non-beneficial behavioral and thought patterns that are holding you back. Whether your concerns apply to personal issues, relationship concerns, family troubles, employment/school difficulties, or social woes we will collaborate to customize a treatment plan that will best help you reach your individual goals. Support animal assessments also offered*.

You have a unique purpose and carry unique values. But lately, you have found it difficult to find your path and reach your goals. You feel "stuck". I can help you identify the values that are important to you and give you the skills you need to reach those goals. I work with clients who have anxiety, social adjustment issues, difficulty being "flexible", and caregivers who are struggling to support those with disabilities and behavioral challenges. I make therapy an active, rewarding choice for every person so that he or she feels safe, supported, and confident in his or her decisions.

No matter the changing weather of your soul, no matter the pain, fear, and stuckness, there is, perhaps, no better thing than to be curious about yourself, and motivated to step outside your own box. You are far more than a collection of problems; you LIVE, and your life has intertwined with those of many others, helping create both. Lean in, explore...in the process, you will become more truly yourself. Become more creative, freer to love, and in touch with what matters to you. I'll help make therapy a different, positive kind of relationship, in which you can discover and apply your personal truth to a better life.

Picture waking up each morning without the suffocating weight of anxiety pressing down on your chest, no longer calling the shots in your life. Imagine a life filled with strong relationships, career wins, and family harmony, free from constant anxiety. With Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, countless clients have broken free from anxiety's grip, taking back control of their lives and kicking fear to the curb. How would this game-changing transformation shake up your world?