Female Therapists in Sag Harbor, NY

You can be a strong woman and still have difficulties in life. Often women are so socialized to take care of others that their own needs get overlooked. Altruistic? Giving? Helpful? All good qualities, but what if you are just not taking care of yourself enough? As therapists we say that depression is anger turned inward. That anxiety is a loss of a sense of control. And relationships get strained when there is a lack of balance between give and take. That transitions and trauma give us the strength to rebuild. Where are you in the story of your life?

Change can be difficult! / A veces es dificil hacer cambios/. Making a connection with the right therapist will be a significant and important first step in the therapeutic process. I am a warm, genuine and highly experienced clinician specializing in working with men and women who are confronting issues of substance abuse, depression and relationship conflicts. I have advanced training in couple and family therapy. I also work with individuals in difficult relationships where one partner is not ready or willing to join in the couple therapy process. Clients in Recovery in "the rooms" are encouraged to do therapy with me.

I have been working with women in private practice for 32 years. In a loving and safe environment we will challenge together such issues as: Adolescent/Parent problems; Depression; Loneliness; Marital and Divorce crossroads; Family Relationships; Abuse in all its forms; Sex, Drugs and Alcohol concerns, and "Who am I and where am I going?". There are many other topics that women come up against in their struggle to find themselves, these are just a few. When women find solidity within themselves their lives become clear.

Do you want more connection, peace, acceptance and meaning in your life and relationships? Are you recently single or post-divorce and ready to begin dating again but don’t even know where to begin? Have you been trying to find the right partner and continue to meet the wrong people or fall into the same old type of relationship that just doesn’t work? I have helped many people uncover the blocks that have held them back from finding their soul mates and would love to get you started on the right path to feeling true connection again. I will even help you write your dating profile!

You have the opportunity to start living your best life now. If you are experiencing a transition, problem or life disruption there is also an opportunity for change and growth. If you're looking for counseling you may be ready to take the steps to live the life you really want to live. I work with individuals, couples and families dealing with addiction and recovery issues, communication, anger management and coping skills. I believe in endless possibilities for growth and am happy to work with you to help you find your path.

I am a professional Psychotherapist, Family Counselor and Ordained Interfaith Minister working at the interface of body, mind and spirit. I am here to help you with issues of anxiety, depression, relationship issues, health and career issues, or spiritual challenges. Please feel free to reach out to me!

When you feel stressed or depressed, have work, health, family or relationship problems, need someone to talk to who can really understand you, or if you want deep inner peace and contentment, it sometimes may seem overwhelming to find the right person who can help you. I provide deeply respectful understanding, acceptance, and compassion for each individual and the circumstances in which they presently find themselves. Working with me will be a mutual endeavor in which you and I will join our minds and our hearts together for the purpose of bringing forth the life you really want to live.

SUCCESS COMES WHEN YOU TURN WISHING INTO DOING. As your Life Coach, I will partner with you to take the dreams you have in your head, those visions about what you want to do next in your life, and do the work to make those dreams a reality. I can work with you on Career Transition, Relationships, Parenting, Health&Wellness and Work/Life Balance. Take a minute right now to imagine what your ideal life would look like. If those images are different from the life you are living today, Life Coaching may be right for you.

If you feel lost, confused or hopeless about your life or your relationships, you can turn things around. You can get clear about these problems, and find solutions. You can have a life that more authentically fits who you really are. You can manage your relationships so they begin to feel warm and fun again. When you're suffering and feeling awful, it may be hard to believe that there are things you can do to feel good again. It may also be hard to believe that you can find the power to shift and revive painful relationships.

Life can change in a second; in a myriad of ways. Therapists are there to help you through. My practice is open to all people experiencing challenges in any aspect of their life. My practice includes but is not limited to working with issues of grief/bereavement, eating disorders, cutting, anxiety and depression, LGBTQ, stress management, marital conflict and more. I use a holistic approach in my practice and really believe in starting where the client is. I strongly believe that the only way out of something is through it. I look forward to helping you on your journey forward.

I treat individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, grief or a general sense of being stuck. I add to my over 25 years of experience various healing approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, talk therapy, dream analysis, journaling and other modalities in our work to find re-newed meaning and purpose in life. As a team we explore methods for bringing symptom relief and understanding of the root causes of your problems. I also counsel couples who find their connection damaged. I provide a neutral space for exploring causes of the problems and offer tools for effective communication and healing in the relationship.

I offer an Integrative and Personalized approach to ensure optimal results in Physical and Mental health through the use of Proper Nutrition, Exercise, Nutrition Supplementation, Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy, and Medications.

Dr. Pentcheva is dedicated to providing evidence-based psychological interventions geared towards promoting individual and family wellness. She offers a wide range of services to help meet the needs of children and families from all over the Hamptons and beyond. Dr. Pentcheva specializes in working with children, young adults and their parents and takes a preventative, strengths based approach to treatment. By creating engaging, child-centered exercises for children and adolescents, she helps them to acquire new skills and incorporate them into their everyday lives.

I make it a priority to help my clients feel at ease with me and with the work we do together. If you were my client, you can expect me to be warm, welcoming and supportive. My specialty areas include: attention deficit disorders, anxiety, depression, bipolar, OCD, relationship issues, and self-esteem building, although I have personal comfort with a myriad of presenting concerns (please see side bar for typical issues). I also have an extensive background acquiring legal accommodations for these disabling conditions with adults in college/ in the work environment.

My long term expertise, is the stepfamily/blended family---divorce remarriage and children. I teach and resolve most of the specific challenges to this particular family system. Most therapists have no formal training in the complex stepfamily. Without information, the result is that 2 out of 3 stepfamilies divorce. We have an 84% success rate. I have received an award from the President and written 5 books. I am also an accredited mediator.

Covid-19 has brought the world of mental health fragility to a new level never seen before. The isolation and loneliness felt by everyone from children to the elderly has caused a rise in depression, anxiety and fear regarding every day life and the future. These strains are unhealthy emotionally and physically and need attention to avoid lasting impressions. The working relationship in therapy is to define underlying issues, stuck thought patterns and transform negative behavior to evolve into a positive and thriving attitude and consequently, life choices. We will join together to create the life you desire, as I help guide you.

I help people with relationships and work, depression, anxiety, sexual issues, coping with fame. Integrating interventions from all orientations, I taught a course on therapy techniques to PhD candidates at Adelphi where I also supervised psychologists in training in doing therapy. I also trained as a psychoanalyst at the White Institute where I supervise and served as Society President. See my book "Desire,Self, Mind & the Psychotherapies" partly on Google Books and my profile on Wikipedia for more information about professional organizations to which I belong and photo. You can find on SKYPE as well for video therapy.

Stuck? Same old fight again? Feeling unappreciated and like your needs will never be met? Whether your marriage, engagement, friendship, parent/child, or co-worker dynamic, your relationships can be healed. Have hope. There is help, and you deserve quality counseling. Helping people communicate and get long term results using Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy is one of my areas of expertise, and I look forward to working with you to mend your relationship.

Seeking help opens the door of hope. As a psychologist and helping professional, I strive to make clients feel deeply listened to and seen by a caring person. A thorough understanding of where the other person is coming from and the fulfillment that comes when we reach that point of deep connection are priceless. My focus is on the client’s strengths and reframing problems to help inspire growth as I believe that positive lifestyle changes promote healing, optimal functioning, and wellness.

I am a psychotherapist with over 20 years of clinical experience working with adults age 20 and older, and specializing in treating people over age 65. I trained at the Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy (ICP) in New York City, and worked there for 9 years before relocating my practice to East Hampton.