Therapists in Riverhead, NY

Often times, life's challenges may feel overwhelming to face head-on, and the temptation may be there to hide away or avoid these challenges altogether. If you have been having difficulty with the challenges that life has thrown your way, I am here to help. Beginning therapy may seem daunting at first, but you won't be embarking on this journey alone. I am here to help guide you along on your path.

Let me help you regain a sense of balance, hope and positivity. Feeling stressed and overwhelmed can interfere with balance, hope, and positivity. Stress about getting everyday tasks completed, worry that you are not good enough, anxiety about what might happen, consumed by what has happened in the past, and overwhelmed with handling and juggling everything. What you really want is to feel accomplished, proud, calm, and steady. You want to enjoy the little things and savor the big things in life; enjoy the moments, embrace the events, and end each day with hope and enthusiasm for the next.

I am a licensed clinical neuropsychologist who enjoys helping adults (18 and up) develop the tools to cope effectively with life’s challenges. I combine my training in neuropsychology and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify barriers, challenge thoughts, experiment with new behaviors, and practice effective ways of reaching goals. I make it a point to meet clients where they are—I offer brief goal-oriented treatment to motivated individuals ready to jump right in, but I am also able to customize care for clients who are new to therapy, cognitively impaired, or skeptical of mental health treatment.

Clients can expect to work towards changing negative thought patterns, challenging maladaptive views, and learning more about themselves through their therapy. In this process, clients can learn what promotes feelings of anxiety and depression, and learn how to reduce and manage these mental health concerns.

Hablo Espanol. Soy psicóloga bilingüe y terapeuta Licenciada con más de 15 años de experiencia clínica en Nueva York. Realizo Evaluaciones Psicológicas para diferentes tipos de casos de inmigración. I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) psychologist and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-R) with over 15 years of clinical experience. I conduct Psychological Evaluations for different types of immigration cases, including Asylum, VAWA (Domestic Violence), Hardship Waiver, U Visa, and Cancellation of Removal. I work collaboratively with attorneys to provide a thorough and accurate psychological report for your immigration case.

Life is to be enjoyed....not endured. Every person deserves the opportunity to grow and develop, and to achieve their full potential. Emotional issues often deprive the individual of the opportunity to make informed choices about their lives. When an individual is suffering from emotional pain it may seem like there is no hope. I listen to you and help restore hope. I help you to break free from problems/symptoms causing emotional pain. I help support you toward making healthy changes in your life. I have been providing these services for over twenty years.

My goal as a social worker is to help individuals, of all ages, in need improve the quality of their lives and their well-being. Problems that I might help people with may include behavioral, health, and social issues. As a clinical social worker I offer counseling services to those individuals in need. Social workers who specialize in mental health issues work with clients battling mental illness, substance misuse, interpersonal relationship problems, among other challenges. I can provide clients with individual or group therapy, as well as referral opportunities for social rehabilitation and crisis intervention.

The counseling relationship should be built on trust and support. During treatment your progress and success is my first priority. I am a results driven counselor who promotes growth and change in my patients. Progress and success is dependent on your commitment and dedication to improvement. I take a clinical approach to your treatment but I also include the concept of mindfulness. Prior to becoming a Clinical Mental Health Counselor I helped others through my practice as a coach for over 10 years. I will help you become a more productive, successful, and overall happier individual.

Ms. Rivela,LCSW has been in the social work profession for over 25 years with emphasis in behavioral health, technology in behavioral health care, and social work research and education. She has worked as both a direct practice provider and a behavioral health administrator including psychiatric social worker, outpatient clinic director, administrator for state-wide and county behavioral health programs, as well as adjunct faculty for Masters of Social Work students. She is a graduate of Adelphi University with both a Bachelors of Arts in Social Science and a Master of Social Work as well as an Associate in Applied Science in Music.

You can if you think you can. Learn to tackle your problems with a confident, positive attitude. We can work together to help you develop the necessary skills to manage the issues that are affecting your behavioral health, raise your self-esteem and improve your quality of life.

You deserve to enjoy life to the fullest. My goal as a therapist is to help you embrace everything life has to offer with ease and confidence. I know life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, producing emotions that can be difficult to process and overcome. I will provide you with a safe, accepting and respectful environment for you to share your experiences without fear of judgment. My approach is kind, genuine and centered on you.

I provide psychotherapy to adults using a collaborative approach in which we work together to help you heal and grow. First, I will assist you to help me understand your strengths, experiences, relationships, challenges, and goals. Then, in the context of a mutually respectful relationship, we can discuss how barriers may have developed and how we can resolve these so you can live the live you want and deserve. I integrate therapeutic interventions to meet your unique needs, including psychodynamic, EMDR, cognitive, behavioral, mindfulness, motivational, DBT skills, relapse prevention, and other approaches.

Feeling alone, misunderstood, or unsupported? Let's focus on the whole person, balance, support, connection, and empowerment. Together we can bring about change, healing, and joy.

People are thinking, feeling, moving, relational, and spiritual beings. If one of these areas becomes disrupted it has an impact on all areas. In this view, therapy is an opportunity to bring air to the patterns and conditions we experience in a supportive way. My approach to therapy combines integrative and person-centered approaches -- via the relationship between the mind and body.

"Helping Hearts, Helping Homes" reflects that your inner self and your happiness extends into all areas of your life. Positive approach and ability to mitigate daily adversities, attracts more positive events into our lives. Believing in yourself & staying focused, generates tremendous opportunities, success, peace, happiness and inner balance. Psychological well being promotes strong relationships, happy children, marriages and families. We can ALL attain these goals. It is a matter of a first step...a step towards self transformation. Empower yourself to live a life free of personal turmoils, foster positive space for your goals & get ready to begin your life!