Art Therapy in Ridgewood, NY

No matter where you are in your life, therapy is a way to alleviate stress and build clarity about your feelings. My goal is to collaborate with you to gain insight, build effective coping skills, and get in touch with your intuition. Whether you've had therapy before, or if you want to try something new, it can be difficult to start. I know many people find it hard to meet a therapist they connect with, but it is important you feel safe in the therapeutic space. I aim to support my clients in better understanding how to break out of cycles, overcome obstacles, and build greater self-assurance.

I really like doing therapy, and I want to help you. Treatment should be about getting to know you, helping you communicate better when you're in conflict, learning how to say your strong feelings more directly, and understanding what's going on in your relationships. While I'm the expert on psychology, I know that you are the expert of your life. We therefore have to work together. There are always better ways to cope with stress and to reach for your goals, but you must first clarify your ideas in order to make solid decisions. Thus, I lean on my 18 years of experience to help achieve this, judgment-free.

I am here to help you move through therapy at whatever speed feels best for you and your personal growth. My aim is to collaborate with you in a non-judgmental way to explore whatever the issues are. My approach is holistic, client-centered, non-judgmental, innovative and trauma-informed.

I provide counseling for individuals, couples, and families by creating a positive and caring treatment environment based on specific needs of each client. Using integrative, psychodynamic, CBT and interactive therapeutic methods, I help the client overcome the existing problem, implement behavioral changes, and explore his/her potential more effectively in everyday life. I am working in two locations: in Queens and Manhattan. My both offices is conveniently located in NY and it is easily accessible by public transportation. I have flexible working hours and I am open to scheduling counseling sessions on the weekends and late evenings, as well as any emergency appointments, if needed.

It keeps happening. You get involved with the wrong person only to experience another painful and disappointing end. Friendships feel distant, like you have worn out your welcome and everyone is sick of hearing about your troubles. You feel stuck in this pattern at work and with your family. No one listens, while the feelings of isolation quietly build. You’re stuck in a vicious cycle but don’t know how to break free. Disconnected from yourself, how are you going to connect with others?

My client focus is working with those who hope to repair relationships past or present, have a desire to uncover past trauma and a curiosity or willingness to be open about life shaping experiences throughout their childhood and early adolescence. I aim to support clients who wish to bring their authentic self to the space, hone their inner strength, and wish to be a more confident version of themselves. Goals may include but are not limited to; cultivate strong and positive relationships, increase self-esteem and self-worth, find inner strength and power, as well as discover new life passions through the creative arts therapies.

I believe each individual has what it takes to overcome obstacles by accessing their inner wisdom and unique strengths. My approach to counseling is integrative, meaning I draw from several different types of therapy to fit what is best for the client's needs. I hold sessions from a non-hierarchical and non-judgmental position while simultaneously acknowledging the differences and limitations of working with diverse populations.

We are by your side! No matter the issue that you are facing... anxiety, depression, life issues, family issues, grief, trauma, couples therapy, stress relief, etc... we are ready to help. In this widely acclaimed practice, Ron Villano, M.S., LMHC, ASAC, CCH has assembled an elite team of over 35 providers. Our decades of success in talk therapy comes from creating a customized approach designed to encourage you to face your challenges with new life skills and professional support. You are here looking for that fresh start... and we will answer your call TODAY.

My practice provides the finest quality of therapeutic services to a diverse range of clients without any type of discrimination. Together we can develop strong coping skills in dealing with your drug addiction/ alcoholism problems. To overcome your traumas related to physical, emotional, sexual or religious abuse. To brake away from the debilitating effects of depression, anxiety, phobias, panic attacks and recover the control of your life. We can create a safe place for you to share your deepest fears, concerns and good moments. When dealing with your kids/adolescents, they will want to come to therapy willingly.

When life becomes overwhelming it is important to know that you are not alone. As a licensed mental health counselor, I will support you through those times when you need a caring professional to help you gain perspective and provide you with the tools you need to find balance and move forward.

My focus is on teenagers and families with children having issues of anger, low self-esteem, and bothered by the anxiety of school performance. I provide warm-hearted and welcoming approaches to family issues that have been successful with children and adolescents subject to bullying, ADHD, and conflict between siblings. My methodologies include Family Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Mindfulness Meditation. I also build long-term and positive relationships with diverse cultures and LGBT communities. I look forward to meeting you and helping you.

Hi there! Do you find yourself feeling stressed, tired and/or sometimes anxious? Do you wish that you can find someone to talk to that can really relate to what you are saying? You are not alone or have to feel alone in this process. Allow yourself the chance and opportunity to speak to someone who truly cares about your mental health. Let us to work together and see where it goes from there. My goal is to facilitate a meaningful direction toward your desired outcome using empathy, unconditional positive regard, and congruence.

Hello everyone, please welcome and allow me to first begin in thanking you. The choice to start therapy isn’t always easy, sometimes it is the most difficult thing to do is to even consider it, then admit you want/need it before even taking the steps to start, but you are not alone on this journey. Perhaps there has been times that you have found yourself feeling stressed, down, lacking confidence, or stuck in a pattern that no longer serves you. Perhaps you’re ready to take steps toward changes but feel stuck or unsure where to start. Or even feeling lost in your relationships in life or even disconnected from them.

My clients tend to be creative folk struggling to move forward in life. They often arrive to therapy feeling unfulfilled, stagnant, and unsure of how or where to get the help they need. Anxiety, depression, guilt, and overstimulation have impacted their ability to see the path forward and they feel lost and need help to reconnecting to themselves. I help my clients move through these moments in life in a way that is empathetic, nonjudgemental, and gentle. We all get stuck. Sometimes we just need a little help getting unstuck.