Child Therapists in Port Washington, NY

Dr. Rottenberg is a clinical psychologist, licensed in New York State. Dr. Rottenberg specializes in evidence based treatments for children , adolescents, and adults. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help you learn skills to effectively manage thoughts, emotions, and urges. Dr. Rottenberg's approach of acceptance and change will help you to understand and validate your current experience while moving toward your life worth living.

Are you feeling disappointed in your life...frustrated with your marriage, parenting, friendships or any other important relationships? Are you overwhelmed and overstressed..consumed with worry, anxiety, sadness, depression or fear? So often peoples' lives are hampered by negative habitual thoughts and feelings that interfere with their sense of well being and lead to the feeling that something is wrong with "me", with"you", with my life. I work with people in supportive, empathic, positive and interactive therapeutic relationships... individuals , couples, families and groups... children , adolescents and adults. I treat families

Sometimes we all need a supportive ear when we become stuck. As a psychotherapist my goal is to provide a nonjudgemental safe space for clients to express themselves. By building a strong therapeutic alliance and using a strength based approach, I help my clients achieve their goals and overcome challenges and obstacles standing in their way. I believe in bite-size progress to help motivate us to make bigger changes over time.

I am a licensed clinical social worker, certified relational psychoanalyst and PsyaD candidate. Whether we are struggling inside of ourselves, with a loved one, or our children , it is helpful to understand why we may be struggling, and what we can do to change things in our lives. Anxiety and /or depression can leave us feeling lost and confused at times. Finding our way back through understanding can be rewarding and helpful. I treat children , adolescents, people who struggle with addictions and are ready for treatment, and families.

I center my work with the Hispanic population and conduct sessions in Spanish and English. In my practice, I serve adults, adolescents, children , families and couples for over 20 years. My professional orientation is client-centered and problem solving/solution focused – integrating cognitive and family systems approaches. I offer brief, intermittent and longer term treatments, individual, couples, and family therapy. Referral problems typically include mood disorders, relationship, parenting, family, adolescent behavior and adjustment problems, trauma and abuse issues, anxiety disorders, loss and bereavement and marital issues and post-divorce adjustment.

I'm quite diverse in the clientele that I treat, but specialize in children and adults, with a wide range of medical and psychological needs such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, Autism spectrum, behavior issues and more. Also, in working with adults and elderly clients with various medical conditions dealing with cancer, stroke, cerebral palsy, anxiety, depression, family issues etc, I cater to the needs of the client in a wholistic, humanistic style using creative arts.

I have immediate openings to assist those that need assistance during this difficult time.. I offer tele-therapy through private and secure video and/or phone sessions. Contact us for a free 10 minute consultation to gain a preliminary understanding of your situation and concerns. .We can help guide you to get appropriate support and resources.

I have dreamed of being a Psychologist since I was 16 years old. It took me a while to be good at my work and it paid off. Remembering the people whom I have helped have a better, happier and more prosperous life is my reward. The children I have come to visit me as adults, and thanked me for my help; couples came with their newborns, and so on. My method of practice is interractional/psychodynamic and child play therapy.

Making that first call seeking help can be very difficult, but you'll be very happy you did. In practice for 20 years, this safe and comfortable environment is located in Glen Head, NY. My team and I specialize in working with children , adolescents and adults going through a variety of issues from personal crises, relationship issues, sexual identity issues, and/or substance addiction. Clients can also benefit from EMDR, EMI and Hypnotherapy, all of which are available to you here in this confidential, judgement-free environment where you are free to discuss any subject or issue you wish.

What do you or your child need to be your best? I am a child , adolescent, and adult clinical psychologist. I work with individuals across the lifespan conducting comprehensive psychological evaluations and psychotherapy. Together we will collaborate to figure out your strengths and challenges, and to create a plan to optimize your everyday life. I approach each client as an individual with one-of-a-kind needs. My goal is to create a warm, open, and nurturing environment where you can explore your dynamics, work through challenges, and ultimately become the best versions of yourself.

The journey of life is one filled with joy, happiness, sadness, disappointments, loss and renewal. I feel my goal as a psychologist is to enable a child , adolescent, young adult, and adult find the strength to review life's troubling issues and form new perceptions which enables different outlooks on problems. I feel the only problems in life are situations that can not be resolved. Many times the resolutions are not what we thought life would offer us, but that is what we have. Book written by Dr. Pitta: "Solving Modern Family Dilemmas: An Assimilative Therapy Approach".

With all the therapists out there, why see me? 1) I have trained and supervised hundreds of psychologists, so you are seeing an expert 2) I have a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, am a tenured psychology professor at Long Island University, with 20 years of clinical experience 3) I am a cognitive-behavioral (CBT) psychologist with specialized training and I only accept a limited number of clients at any one time. This means that unlike many other overcommitted psychologists, I will give you my full attention, every time 4) I am a recognized expert, having appeared on MSNBC, Parents magazine, the Washington Post and other media outlets.

We’ve been through a lot these past few years, maybe longer. You somehow are keeping it together, but it’s been a long time since you’ve felt you are thriving. Many of us are too anxious or distracted to experience life fully. Procrastination is interfering with doing the things you know would help. Perhaps resentment or dissatisfaction has taken over your relationships- Maybe your older child or adolescent is struggling, Or perhaps you are dealing with something more intense; gender questioning or transition; a history of trauma; a significant loss. You've been thinking about finding support, now maybe you're ready.

Pregnancy and parenting through the early childhood years can be incredibly rewarding and also incredibly challenging at the same time. I specialize in supporting families during the transition to parenthood through the end of early childhood. Whether you are experiencing the expected stress related to parenting in general or you have concerns about your child 's development, behavior, or mood, I am happy to be part of your support network. Through the theories of attachment, family systems and functional behavior assessment, we will problem solve collaboratively and find unique solutions to support your family's needs.

I have been in private practice for 30 years treating a wide range of personal and emotional issues for professionals, artists, creative individuals, young adult women, mothers, career women, men in relationships, teenagers in stressful family relationships, parents wanting to improve parent- child relationships of all ages, and couples. I am a Certified Group therapist and have an ongoing Women's Group in the evening.

Are you fortunate in so many ways yet you feel sad and empty? Are worry, procrastination and anxiety robbing you of moments of happiness and enjoyment in your life and relationships? We will discover your strengths and use them to help you learn to think, respond emotionally and behave differently, tackling important issues including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, life stressors and trauma. I have a specialty working with emerging adults to address unique challenges they face finding independence, including family dynamics, transition to college and graduate school, and work-life balance.