Non-Binary Therapists in Sayville, NY

Life is filled with twists and turns, some we expect, and others hit us like a ton of bricks. These transitions can cause our stress levels to rise, impacting our minds and bodies. Restorative Vitality is here to support you during those transitions. Your holistic wellness is important, and we're here to boost your life long wellness journey.

Do you ever feel lost, uncertain, or that existence is exhausting? You may be struggling with your day-to-day experiences, or the impact of past experiences. You don't need to go through this alone.

Now accepting new clients! Welcome! Together, we can collaborate and explore new potential and strategies for life. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, sadness, fears, or worries or experiencing issues in your relationship, I'm here to help. I've received advanced training to assist you and your partner heal and reconnect. In addition, I offer clinical Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. My approach is integrative and systemic, considering attachment theory and how it relates to all aspects of being human. I value your unique perspectives and cultural background as we work together.

Thank you for looking at my page and congratulations on taking the first step in the changes you seek. Therapy is an intimate and trusting journey and the most important factor is your comfort level with your therapist. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who has been in practice for over 22 years. I am an easy listener who enjoys using creative approaches to help you move toward your goals with confidence. My Team, Creative Concepts Counseling, has had great success with both individuals and couples counseling (non-traditional couples especially) and we look forward to working with you. Also offering Clinical Supervision.

Healing can mean many things to many people, whether that’s community, growth, inner peace, recovery, or support. I see healing as an act of liberation. For queer and trans people, it is liberating to show up for our most authentic and embodied selves, and to have our pain, joy, passions, identities, relationships, and journeys nonjudgmentally witnessed. I see therapy as a space to sustainably build a relationship with all parts of yourself, and to feel that you are enough, worthy, and whole in the process. I offer an empathetic, collaborative, and compassionate partnership, where you decide the course of your healing journey.

I focus on the queer, trans, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming populations in my work but welcome individuals of all sexualities and gender expressions. I use trauma informed modalities as a lens to focus on what’s going on in your life in the moment as well as how your past has shaped you.

In times of crisis and uncertainty, it can be hard to remember our potential for joy, meaning, freedom, and connection. I act as an ally and accomplice, offering support as you walk the path of questioning and transformation. I believe therapy is just another word for the wisdom humans have always held – we hurt and are healed in relationship to others. Over the course of our work, clients gain confidence, learn to recognize and set boundaries, and grow more attuned to the present moment.

You're navigating identities, relationships, and complex trauma—including religious—within LGBTQ+, BIPOC, kink, gender nonconforming, trans, sex-positive, ENM, and poly communities. You want a therapist with a deep, personal understanding of your experience, valuing a holistic approach. Open to exploring various therapeutic methods; you want to integrate somatics, attachment, queer theory, mindfulness, polyvagal theory, and spirituality. You resonate with personal growth and self-discovery and want a therapist whose diverse, empathic background mirrors your quest for authenticity and fulfillment. You're ready to be fully you.

We all have our own negative thought patterns that impact our confidence, self-esteem, and mental health. What ideas and beliefs do you have about yourself? Perhaps those beliefs are causing you to be stressed, anxious, or depressed. Together, we can discover your unique thought patterns, become aware of their impact, and start to replace them with more motivating and positive self-talk. We can also begin to understand how your emotions show up in your body and how they might be impacting different areas of your life.

There are times in life when the work of being a person in the world can feel utterly unmanageable, if not downright impossible. Therapy should be a place of respite and recovery from these challenges - it is here that we can slow down, process, laugh, cry, heal, and grow. Everyone deserves a therapeutic space where you can be seen in the way you want to be seen, and heard in the way you want to be heard. In my work, I seek to create a collaborative space based on values of affirmation, trust, and compassion, in which we can explore and address the adversity that prevents you from leading the life you want to lead.

As people, we have a deep need to be understood, and one of the most profound ways to do this is in a safe, trusting, and affirming therapeutic relationship. As a therapist, I work with individuals using a psychodynamic approach. My role as such is to help you identify your needs and put your inner experience at the center, engaging both mind and body, so that barriers to your well-being can be lifted. In my practice, I look to be responsive, collaborative, and affirmative when working with folks' intersecting identities and how those identities show up within the therapeutic relationship.

You may be in a place in your life where you have noticed patterns of behavior that you would benefit from changing. You may have contemplated these areas and feel like you have an understanding of when these issues arise and what has caused them, but are unsure of what you can do to address them. Perhaps you’ve found it difficult to communicate your wants and needs in certain situations. Or maybe you’ve realized that your methods of coping are neither the healthiest nor most helpful for dealing with distress. You may have even noticed that your relationships have fit into a pattern that you are now unhappy with.

Studies consistently show that the most important part of effective therapy is a strong relationship between therapist and client. When you come to see me, establishing a supportive bond where you feel safe enough to be yourself and to take risks is my first priority. Together we will explore how different parts of you interact with one another, noticing and appreciating your resiliency, as well as the areas of pain and hurt. We will work together to create more internal harmony, improving relationships with others by starting with your relationship with yourself.

I have a professional history of assisting clients who are in recovery from substance use, complex trauma (including socioeconomic and religious oppression), cis- and hetero-normativity, and causing harm. I work mostly with queer folx, neurodiverse folx, poly folx, and members of kink/BDSM or occultist communities.

Ideally, therapy has been shown to have the best outcomes when you feel like your therapist gets you. Therapy is a relationship, rather than a set of instructions. My approach is warm, interactive, practical, and empathic, and I draw from relational, feminist, trauma-informed, anti-racist treatment models. I believe in the healing power of the therapeutic relationship, along with helping you contextualize your life experiences, honoring your expertise in your own life.

Wherever you are in your life’s journey and no matter your reasons for seeking therapy, I strive to foster a non-judgmental space where you can feel at home & well-understood. I provide psychotherapy to adults of all ages with a wide range of concerns. These include the everyday struggles of love, work, & stress, as well as family & career concerns, but also the profound challenges of depression & anxiety, major life transitions, interpersonal conflict, trauma, & other emotional difficulties. I have extensive experience with individuals of diverse identities & marginalized backgrounds including BIPOC, queer, & immigrant communities.

Are you finding it hard to muster the motivation to pursue what you want in life? Do you often find yourself consumed by worry or trapped in thoughts of the past? Are you grappling with questions about who you are and who you want to become? If any of this resonates with you, I am glad you are here. I am a bilingual Latine therapist specializing in supporting individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, and identity-related challenges. My dedication lies in serving marginalized, neurodivergent, and LGBTQ+ communities.

I am a psychotherapist with a license in creative arts therapy and certifications in psychodynamic psychotherapy, family therapy and drama therapy. Many of my clients seek help with past and current relationships, life transitions, parenting, identity issues and traumatic experiences. They come to therapy looking not only for relief, but seeking a deeper understanding of who they are and their place in the world. I believe in the ability of everyone to enjoy a more connected and fulfilling life. In my practice, I help clients reconnect with their sense of aliveness through a warm, playful and intellectually curious approach.

If you want to cultivate more freedom in your life, and better understand yourself and your relationships, you've come to the right place. I walk alongside you to explore your inner world. We will discover why you do what you do, and whether you want to keep doing it. Together, we learn how you impact others and yourself. I ask questions that elucidate your deeper motivations. I help you understand what you actually want so that you can get it. If you're ready to go deeper, but you're not sure how to go about it, I can help.