Native American Therapists in Queens Village, NY
I offer empathetic, non-judgmental, and humanistic therapy. I work with couples and families navigating relational conflict. I also work with individuals from across all age groups and cultures on accomplishing their goals, growing to their highest potential, and achieving their authentic self. As an experienced educator for over a decade, I am also interested in continuing to work with teenagers and their families.
I offer empathetic, non-judgmental, and humanistic therapy. I work with couples and families navigating relational conflict. I also work with individuals from across all age groups and cultures on accomplishing their goals, growing to their highest potential, and achieving their authentic self. As an experienced educator for over a decade, I am also interested in continuing to work with teenagers and their families.
I work with individuals, adolescents, couples, and families navigating identity, attachment, trauma, or major life transitions. Many come to me feeling overwhelmed or unsure of how to move forward, while others seek a space where their lived experiences—shaped by adoption, family dynamics, cultural identity, or systemic challenges—are met with understanding and compassion. Grounded in an attachment lens, I integrate multiple approaches to meet clients where they are, supporting them in building resilience, strengthening relationships, and reconnecting with a grounded sense of self.
I work with individuals, adolescents, couples, and families navigating identity, attachment, trauma, or major life transitions. Many come to me feeling overwhelmed or unsure of how to move forward, while others seek a space where their lived experiences—shaped by adoption, family dynamics, cultural identity, or systemic challenges—are met with understanding and compassion. Grounded in an attachment lens, I integrate multiple approaches to meet clients where they are, supporting them in building resilience, strengthening relationships, and reconnecting with a grounded sense of self.
My specialty is helping people untangle themselves from past patterns by creating a safe space for them to open up and be themselves. We will work together to help you better understand the issues and feelings that keep arising, to uncover what they are trying to reveal. I believe in doing this exploration at the speed of trust.
I draw from psychodynamic and existential-humanistic approaches, inviting you to see your life’s ongoing journey as an endless source of wisdom.
My specialty is helping people untangle themselves from past patterns by creating a safe space for them to open up and be themselves. We will work together to help you better understand the issues and feelings that keep arising, to uncover what they are trying to reveal. I believe in doing this exploration at the speed of trust.
I draw from psychodynamic and existential-humanistic approaches, inviting you to see your life’s ongoing journey as an endless source of wisdom.
My clients are people who've been holding it together on the outside while struggling on the inside — adults, teens, and children dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, or just feeling stuck. Many come from backgrounds where vulnerability wasn't safe or mental health wasn't talked about. Some are parents of kids with ADHD or autism, running on empty. Others are couples who love each other but can't find their way back. What they share is courage — and the sense that something has to change. I meet them exactly where they are.
My clients are people who've been holding it together on the outside while struggling on the inside — adults, teens, and children dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, or just feeling stuck. Many come from backgrounds where vulnerability wasn't safe or mental health wasn't talked about. Some are parents of kids with ADHD or autism, running on empty. Others are couples who love each other but can't find their way back. What they share is courage — and the sense that something has to change. I meet them exactly where they are.
How would you describe yourself and your life right now? Maybe you have very clear vision of the changes you would like to make in your life, but you don't know how to get there. Or you might just know that something is off/not right and it's hard to know what that is, much less know how to address it. Either way, what you do know is that you'd like some support; but how do you even figure out what therapist or what modality to look at?! Think of the journey you're on as a bit of an interview/date-like experience: there will be a lot of requirements on paper, but at the end of the day, what matters is how the relationship feels.
How would you describe yourself and your life right now? Maybe you have very clear vision of the changes you would like to make in your life, but you don't know how to get there. Or you might just know that something is off/not right and it's hard to know what that is, much less know how to address it. Either way, what you do know is that you'd like some support; but how do you even figure out what therapist or what modality to look at?! Think of the journey you're on as a bit of an interview/date-like experience: there will be a lot of requirements on paper, but at the end of the day, what matters is how the relationship feels.
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As an Indigenous person, the following praxis guides me:
1) It is my job to ensure you don't need me anymore. We work with intention. 2) A co-dependent relationship is not the goal, thus not all medicine is sweet or nice. We will confront your shadow self radically, without rushing your healing journey. 3) Healing is not about guilt, blame or shame. It is about responsibility, relationship, respect, & reciprocity.
As an Indigenous person, the following praxis guides me:
1) It is my job to ensure you don't need me anymore. We work with intention. 2) A co-dependent relationship is not the goal, thus not all medicine is sweet or nice. We will confront your shadow self radically, without rushing your healing journey. 3) Healing is not about guilt, blame or shame. It is about responsibility, relationship, respect, & reciprocity.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Financial Social Worker providing therapy to adults and couples. I offer in person therapy in Woodbury, NY and Telehealth to clients in NY and FL.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Financial Social Worker providing therapy to adults and couples. I offer in person therapy in Woodbury, NY and Telehealth to clients in NY and FL.
Initially my focus was on Native American communities and expanded out.
Who you are and what your journey means for you is crucial to how I can help. Historically my clients come from all corners of the sociopolitical spectrum. Ideally, my client's are intent to connect; the therapeutic connection is crucial to aid in processing life circumstances (historical and current) on the intimate level and the very real recognition of the bigger picture of where they are impacted. For this moment in time in history, there is no separation. I'm right with you.
Initially my focus was on Native American communities and expanded out.
Who you are and what your journey means for you is crucial to how I can help. Historically my clients come from all corners of the sociopolitical spectrum. Ideally, my client's are intent to connect; the therapeutic connection is crucial to aid in processing life circumstances (historical and current) on the intimate level and the very real recognition of the bigger picture of where they are impacted. For this moment in time in history, there is no separation. I'm right with you.
My name is Vicky Payiati, I am a psychotherapist in New York. With over 15 years of clinical experience, I specialize in providing compassionate, evidence-based psychotherapy to young adults and adults navigating a wide range of mental health challenges. My work spans multiple clinical settings, allowing me to develop a nuanced understanding of human development and its impact on emotional well-being, behavior, and interpersonal dynamics. I approach each client with empathy and insight, tailoring treatment to support growth, resilience, and meaningful change throughout the life span.
My name is Vicky Payiati, I am a psychotherapist in New York. With over 15 years of clinical experience, I specialize in providing compassionate, evidence-based psychotherapy to young adults and adults navigating a wide range of mental health challenges. My work spans multiple clinical settings, allowing me to develop a nuanced understanding of human development and its impact on emotional well-being, behavior, and interpersonal dynamics. I approach each client with empathy and insight, tailoring treatment to support growth, resilience, and meaningful change throughout the life span.
Sessions are collaboratively shaped and may draw from EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic healing, mindfulness, hypnotherapy, family constellations, indigenous methods, and traditional psychotherapy.
You might be carrying grief or anxiety that didn’t begin with you—patterns in ancestral stories still unfolding. Maybe you’re navigating life at the intersections of race, queerness, migration, or spiritual awakening, and you’re seeking a healing space that honors all of you.
Sessions are collaboratively shaped and may draw from EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic healing, mindfulness, hypnotherapy, family constellations, indigenous methods, and traditional psychotherapy.
You might be carrying grief or anxiety that didn’t begin with you—patterns in ancestral stories still unfolding. Maybe you’re navigating life at the intersections of race, queerness, migration, or spiritual awakening, and you’re seeking a healing space that honors all of you.
As a Native American therapist, I hold space that honors complexity, resilience, and the richness of identity.
In our work together, I will draw from psychodynamic therapy to explore the depth of your story, solution-focused therapy to support practical growth, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to address thought patterns and behaviors that impact your well-being.
As a Native American therapist, I hold space that honors complexity, resilience, and the richness of identity.
In our work together, I will draw from psychodynamic therapy to explore the depth of your story, solution-focused therapy to support practical growth, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to address thought patterns and behaviors that impact your well-being.
Does This Sound Like You? You’re overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally shut down, You replay convos in your head on a loop, You feel like you’re failing even when you’re doing “everything right”, You say yes to everyone except yourself, You’re tired of performing, pretending, or pushing through? If so, welcome. You’re in the right place.
Imagine This Instead… You say “no” without guilt (and mean it), You trust your gut and stop second-guessing every decision, You stop spiraling and start living, You accept yourself for who you are, You feel like you again. This isn’t wishful thinking. It’s possible. And that’s what we work on here.
Does This Sound Like You? You’re overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally shut down, You replay convos in your head on a loop, You feel like you’re failing even when you’re doing “everything right”, You say yes to everyone except yourself, You’re tired of performing, pretending, or pushing through? If so, welcome. You’re in the right place.
Imagine This Instead… You say “no” without guilt (and mean it), You trust your gut and stop second-guessing every decision, You stop spiraling and start living, You accept yourself for who you are, You feel like you again. This isn’t wishful thinking. It’s possible. And that’s what we work on here.
I’m a 30-year-old Black therapist who understands the importance of being seen, heard, and valued for who you truly are. Many of the clients I work with feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected. My goal is to create a safe, affirming space where you don’t have to carry everything alone.
I’m a 30-year-old Black therapist who understands the importance of being seen, heard, and valued for who you truly are. Many of the clients I work with feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected. My goal is to create a safe, affirming space where you don’t have to carry everything alone.
April Christine Slocum
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate, MA, LMFTA, MAOL, CMHS, MHP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
YES, I am currently taking new clients. I have been a Therapist for 14 years and I am an expert in many issues. Hypnotherapy Sessions and personalized issue based Educational Life Coaching are now available. Call or text to inquire or get a free 15 minute consultation.
Let me offer you a supportive, peaceful environment dedicated solely to regaining your happiness, and feeling whole and centered again. Together, we will work to help you feel better and strive to accomplish your goals quickly. I am a 14 year Veteran Psychotherapist with over 60 years of life experience and wisdom that you will benefit from.
YES, I am currently taking new clients. I have been a Therapist for 14 years and I am an expert in many issues. Hypnotherapy Sessions and personalized issue based Educational Life Coaching are now available. Call or text to inquire or get a free 15 minute consultation.
Let me offer you a supportive, peaceful environment dedicated solely to regaining your happiness, and feeling whole and centered again. Together, we will work to help you feel better and strive to accomplish your goals quickly. I am a 14 year Veteran Psychotherapist with over 60 years of life experience and wisdom that you will benefit from.
When you are in the midst of a crisis or situation it can be difficult to cope, understand or set goals for yourself. Let us be your starting point. Together we can work towards being the best version of you that you hope to be.
When you are in the midst of a crisis or situation it can be difficult to cope, understand or set goals for yourself. Let us be your starting point. Together we can work towards being the best version of you that you hope to be.
Are you in your "millennial life crisis"? You're deep into your career, but you feel like you've lost all the passion and drive of your 20s? You've downloaded, deleted, and redownloaded Hinge more times than you're willing to admit, and are fighting dating fatigue. You're navigating huge life changes and decisions: Do I have kids? Adopt a dog? Change careers? Blow up my life and move to Greece to take care of cats? (Maybe the last one is just me!). As if that wasn't enough, maybe you're also navigating all of this while grieving the death of someone you love.
Are you in your "millennial life crisis"? You're deep into your career, but you feel like you've lost all the passion and drive of your 20s? You've downloaded, deleted, and redownloaded Hinge more times than you're willing to admit, and are fighting dating fatigue. You're navigating huge life changes and decisions: Do I have kids? Adopt a dog? Change careers? Blow up my life and move to Greece to take care of cats? (Maybe the last one is just me!). As if that wasn't enough, maybe you're also navigating all of this while grieving the death of someone you love.
I am a psychotherapist, with a trauma focus, dedicated to supporting communities of color, the LGBTQIA+ community, and individuals navigating complex identity issues, depression, grief, and pervasive trauma. My mission is to empower clients to attain optimal mental health by equipping them with effective coping strategies for daily challenges and facilitating the processing of past traumas that may impede their personal growth.
I am a psychotherapist, with a trauma focus, dedicated to supporting communities of color, the LGBTQIA+ community, and individuals navigating complex identity issues, depression, grief, and pervasive trauma. My mission is to empower clients to attain optimal mental health by equipping them with effective coping strategies for daily challenges and facilitating the processing of past traumas that may impede their personal growth.
Anger, grief, anxiety, ADHD, depression, and other issues are significant causes of personal and family struggled. As a whole family therapist, I assist the family and the individuals within the family to find solutions to issues that are negatively impacting each member and the family as a whole. In addition, I offer anger management for individual therapy sessions. As families are my focus, I work at Breakthrough Family Counseling Services and with Headway to insist on the best care for the family, couples and individuals.
Anger, grief, anxiety, ADHD, depression, and other issues are significant causes of personal and family struggled. As a whole family therapist, I assist the family and the individuals within the family to find solutions to issues that are negatively impacting each member and the family as a whole. In addition, I offer anger management for individual therapy sessions. As families are my focus, I work at Breakthrough Family Counseling Services and with Headway to insist on the best care for the family, couples and individuals.
Welcome to our journey of healing and transformation at Tipi Healing House, PLLC. Our private practice is dedicated to uplifting and empowering the women and men who seek our services to gain personal sovereignty and free themselves from historical conditioning. Our approach to human suffering has helped our clients alleviate deep emotional wounds, clear negative mental beliefs systems, release trapped energy and emotions in the body, and reconnect back to one's spiritual nature. We take an integrative whole-person approach to healing which naturally merges traditional psychological training with ancient wisdom & healing traditions.
Welcome to our journey of healing and transformation at Tipi Healing House, PLLC. Our private practice is dedicated to uplifting and empowering the women and men who seek our services to gain personal sovereignty and free themselves from historical conditioning. Our approach to human suffering has helped our clients alleviate deep emotional wounds, clear negative mental beliefs systems, release trapped energy and emotions in the body, and reconnect back to one's spiritual nature. We take an integrative whole-person approach to healing which naturally merges traditional psychological training with ancient wisdom & healing traditions.
Hello, my name is Zafia pronounced (Za-fee-ya) and I am here to assist you along your healing journey. In the words of Maya Angelou- “You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them”. I am trained in mental health counseling and I am here to offer you assistance towards reaching your mental health goals by providing a safe space that is free from judgment. I believe that everyone’s story is unique, and I tailor my counseling to fit each person as necessary whether that is disputing irrational thoughts and beliefs, forming healthier relationships, or altering automatic thoughts.
Hello, my name is Zafia pronounced (Za-fee-ya) and I am here to assist you along your healing journey. In the words of Maya Angelou- “You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them”. I am trained in mental health counseling and I am here to offer you assistance towards reaching your mental health goals by providing a safe space that is free from judgment. I believe that everyone’s story is unique, and I tailor my counseling to fit each person as necessary whether that is disputing irrational thoughts and beliefs, forming healthier relationships, or altering automatic thoughts.
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FAQ - Native American Therapists
What are the advantages of seeing a Native American therapist?
Therapists are trained to diagnose and treat a wide range of mental health conditions through various forms of talk therapy and behavioral interventions. Building a strong therapeutic relationship is an essential part of feeling supported and understood in care. For many Native American individuals, working with a provider who shares or respects their cultural background can foster a deeper sense of trust and connection in the therapeutic process. Native American therapists may be especially well-equipped to address topics such as historical trauma, intergenerational grief, and cultural identity—factors that can significantly shape the mental health experiences of Native American clients. These providers may also be knowledgeable about and incorporate Indigenous healing traditions, which can be beneficial for clients seeking this approach. Additionally, Native American therapists may be more familiar with community resources, support networks, or other culturally-aligned providers who can offer further support.
How to find a Native American therapist?
Psychology Today’s online directory is a useful tool for finding a Native American therapist. You can filter for providers who identify as Native American or who mention working with Indigenous populations and highlight cultural competence in their profiles. Look for signs such as experience with tribal communities, familiarity with Native traditions, or a focus on trauma-informed care. Depending on your preferences and needs, it may also be important to ask whether a provider offers telehealth, which therapeutic approaches they use, and whether they accept your insurance. If you're unable to find a therapist who personally identifies as Native American, you may also consider providers who have experience working with Native clients or who demonstrate a clear commitment to cultural humility and respect for Native American beliefs and traditions. You might also consider a blended approach—for example, seeing a therapist for talk therapy while also seeing a Native healer or counselor for more culturally-specific support.