Divorce Therapists in Shirley, NY
Michael Ash
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, CASAC-M, ACSW, PLLC
2 Endorsed
Shirley, NY 11967
You may be experiencing feelings and behaviors you cannot always explain, control, or understand. I am an experienced, dedicated, and caring therapist devoted to helping the individual and family through challenges. My passion and experience is extensive in the areas of addictions, co-dependency, family issues, trauma, criminal justice-involved persons; adolescent and childhood challenges. My approach encompasses the promotion of increased self-awareness and knowledge. I believe each of us has the ability to feel joy and to accept life's twists and turns with grace and serenity.
You may be experiencing feelings and behaviors you cannot always explain, control, or understand. I am an experienced, dedicated, and caring therapist devoted to helping the individual and family through challenges. My passion and experience is extensive in the areas of addictions, co-dependency, family issues, trauma, criminal justice-involved persons; adolescent and childhood challenges. My approach encompasses the promotion of increased self-awareness and knowledge. I believe each of us has the ability to feel joy and to accept life's twists and turns with grace and serenity.
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, burned out, or stuck in a difficult life transition? You don't have to navigate life alone. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, burnout, or major life changes, therapy can offer a supportive space to gain clarity, build resilience, and reconnect with yourself. You may appear to have it all together while privately feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or disconnected. I offer a warm, supportive space where you feel heard and understood.
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, burned out, or stuck in a difficult life transition? You don't have to navigate life alone. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, burnout, or major life changes, therapy can offer a supportive space to gain clarity, build resilience, and reconnect with yourself. You may appear to have it all together while privately feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or disconnected. I offer a warm, supportive space where you feel heard and understood.
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.
I specialize in working with complex and attachment trauma using EMDR and ego-state therapies. I also provide affirming support for gender exploration and identity-related concerns. I try to create an inclusive and welcoming space for all identities. I also recognize that I am not in the expert in your life, YOU are. I offer both telehealth (NY state only) and in person sessions in West Seneca, NY.
I specialize in working with complex and attachment trauma using EMDR and ego-state therapies. I also provide affirming support for gender exploration and identity-related concerns. I try to create an inclusive and welcoming space for all identities. I also recognize that I am not in the expert in your life, YOU are. I offer both telehealth (NY state only) and in person sessions in West Seneca, NY.
Are you feeling stuck? Do you struggle to change patterns of behavior you are unhappy with? It is possible to experience personal growth regardless of how unmotivated or out of control you may feel right now. Whether you are a child, teen or an adult navigating anxiety, trauma, stress, attention difficulties or life transitions, I can work alongside you to provide a supportive space to help you better understand what you are going through and begin making meaningful changes. For your convenience immediate therapy appointments are now available.
Are you feeling stuck? Do you struggle to change patterns of behavior you are unhappy with? It is possible to experience personal growth regardless of how unmotivated or out of control you may feel right now. Whether you are a child, teen or an adult navigating anxiety, trauma, stress, attention difficulties or life transitions, I can work alongside you to provide a supportive space to help you better understand what you are going through and begin making meaningful changes. For your convenience immediate therapy appointments are now available.
Is your child bright, but constantly struggling with focus, or emotional outbursts? Or are you a parent feeling exhausted, worried and questioning whether your doing enough? When ADHD and emotional regulation difficulty show up at home or school, daily routines can quickly turn into conflict. I can be an excellent resource and support for those navigating parenthood. For your convenience immediate therapy appointments are now available.
Is your child bright, but constantly struggling with focus, or emotional outbursts? Or are you a parent feeling exhausted, worried and questioning whether your doing enough? When ADHD and emotional regulation difficulty show up at home or school, daily routines can quickly turn into conflict. I can be an excellent resource and support for those navigating parenthood. For your convenience immediate therapy appointments are now available.
Stress comes in many shades, regardless of what we face, with no discrepancies of importance, changing how we feel begins with changing our perspective. I aim to guide you through these life challenges and rebuild the mindset that these negative encounters have influenced.
Stress comes in many shades, regardless of what we face, with no discrepancies of importance, changing how we feel begins with changing our perspective. I aim to guide you through these life challenges and rebuild the mindset that these negative encounters have influenced.
I have been successful in helping client's reach their full potential when struggling with life events that can lead to anxiety, depression, insomnia, PTSD, addiction, and marital conflicts. When confronted with life stressors, many humans have the tendency to stuff their emotions with drug, alcohol, and food addictions which negatively impact their life and loved ones. I look forward to helping you navigate life's journey and embracing the mind, body, and soul experience in order to work towards a harmonious and rewarding life. Together we can make lasting changes for a healthier lifetime, however the choice is yours!
I have been successful in helping client's reach their full potential when struggling with life events that can lead to anxiety, depression, insomnia, PTSD, addiction, and marital conflicts. When confronted with life stressors, many humans have the tendency to stuff their emotions with drug, alcohol, and food addictions which negatively impact their life and loved ones. I look forward to helping you navigate life's journey and embracing the mind, body, and soul experience in order to work towards a harmonious and rewarding life. Together we can make lasting changes for a healthier lifetime, however the choice is yours!
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Sometimes in life we experience overwhelming stress, anxiety or depression. Psychotherapy can help us realize that we can make through a difficult time. Whether it be an adjustment to getting older, marital problems, divorce, children moving out and on to college or just an overall "foggy" or "blah" feeling, psychotherapy can help. If you feel as if problems have become unmanageable on your own give a call.
Sometimes in life we experience overwhelming stress, anxiety or depression. Psychotherapy can help us realize that we can make through a difficult time. Whether it be an adjustment to getting older, marital problems, divorce, children moving out and on to college or just an overall "foggy" or "blah" feeling, psychotherapy can help. If you feel as if problems have become unmanageable on your own give a call.
I am here to help you. I am Licensed in
New York &
Massachusetts (telehealth only).
With over 20 years of experience working with children, teens, young adults & their families, I bring compassion, humor, & evidence-based therapeutic strategies to support individuals in finding clarity, balance, and fulfillment in to their lives. My background includes working in a range of settings- outpatient rehabilitation programs, schools, overnight camps, & private practice. This diverse experience has given me deep insight into the evolving challenges facing today's youth & their families.
I am here to help you. I am Licensed in
New York &
Massachusetts (telehealth only).
With over 20 years of experience working with children, teens, young adults & their families, I bring compassion, humor, & evidence-based therapeutic strategies to support individuals in finding clarity, balance, and fulfillment in to their lives. My background includes working in a range of settings- outpatient rehabilitation programs, schools, overnight camps, & private practice. This diverse experience has given me deep insight into the evolving challenges facing today's youth & their families.
We provide a warm, supportive space where individuals, couples, and families can work through life’s challenges. Our experienced therapists offer counseling for anxiety, depression, relationships, trauma, infertility, parenting, and more. We also provide specialized support for teens, life transitions, and personal growth. Through a straightforward, compassionate approach, we help clients gain clarity, build resilience, and create lasting change.
We provide a warm, supportive space where individuals, couples, and families can work through life’s challenges. Our experienced therapists offer counseling for anxiety, depression, relationships, trauma, infertility, parenting, and more. We also provide specialized support for teens, life transitions, and personal growth. Through a straightforward, compassionate approach, we help clients gain clarity, build resilience, and create lasting change.
I am a clinical psychologist specializing in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and a member of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies(ABCT). I have extensive experience as a therapist working with children, adolescents, adults and couples. As appropriate, I collaborate with significant others, such as parents, physicians, school personnel, etc.
I am a clinical psychologist specializing in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and a member of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies(ABCT). I have extensive experience as a therapist working with children, adolescents, adults and couples. As appropriate, I collaborate with significant others, such as parents, physicians, school personnel, etc.
I offer pre-mediation counseling to shorten the time and cost of divorce mediation.
I help teenagers process feelings, develop life goals and cultivate healthy peer and parental relationships. I am experienced in co-parenting counseling for couples (married or divorced) who want to work together to address issues related to their children/teens.
I offer pre-mediation counseling to shorten the time and cost of divorce mediation.
I help teenagers process feelings, develop life goals and cultivate healthy peer and parental relationships. I am experienced in co-parenting counseling for couples (married or divorced) who want to work together to address issues related to their children/teens.
Together we will navigate life challenges that are part of relationships, parent-child/teen conflicts, separation or divorce transitions, daily stress, complex trauma, chronic illness, or loss.
Finding the right psychotherapist is challenging and can be a lengthy process. Once the search is completed and the therapy is under way, it will become rewarding and healing. My approach to psychotherapy is mindful, accepting and supportive. Being trained in individual, couple and family therapy, in complex trauma treatment, as well as clinical medicine and public health epidemiology, I provide treatment from an individualized integrative perspective, based on what is most beneficial to each person. My cultural and crosscultural experience allows me to factor in the cultural impact on human behavior.
Together we will navigate life challenges that are part of relationships, parent-child/teen conflicts, separation or divorce transitions, daily stress, complex trauma, chronic illness, or loss.
Finding the right psychotherapist is challenging and can be a lengthy process. Once the search is completed and the therapy is under way, it will become rewarding and healing. My approach to psychotherapy is mindful, accepting and supportive. Being trained in individual, couple and family therapy, in complex trauma treatment, as well as clinical medicine and public health epidemiology, I provide treatment from an individualized integrative perspective, based on what is most beneficial to each person. My cultural and crosscultural experience allows me to factor in the cultural impact on human behavior.
I am particularly experienced in treating depression, anxiety disorders, post traumatic stress disorder and substance/alcohol abuse, as well as issues related to sexual abuse, relationships, divorce, and school-related issues such as academic issues, separation anxiety and bullying.
Because I have training and experience in behavior, cognitive and psychoanalytic psychotherapies, I am able to address with knowledge and compassion a wide assortment of challenging issues that individuals who seek my help so often struggle with.
I am particularly experienced in treating depression, anxiety disorders, post traumatic stress disorder and substance/alcohol abuse, as well as issues related to sexual abuse, relationships, divorce, and school-related issues such as academic issues, separation anxiety and bullying.
Because I have training and experience in behavior, cognitive and psychoanalytic psychotherapies, I am able to address with knowledge and compassion a wide assortment of challenging issues that individuals who seek my help so often struggle with.
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
Another part of my practice that is very effective is Group Therapy. When women work with their peers to look at how they relate, keeping the focus on themselves; it has a remarkably positive effect on their relationships.Over the years I have seen women blossom with the addition of a weekly Women's Group.
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
Another part of my practice that is very effective is Group Therapy. When women work with their peers to look at how they relate, keeping the focus on themselves; it has a remarkably positive effect on their relationships.Over the years I have seen women blossom with the addition of a weekly Women's Group.
Life transitions can feel overwhelming, whether you’re facing relationship uncertainty, career changes, financial stress, or questioning your next steps. I work with individuals and couples who feel stuck, anxious, or disconnected during these pivotal moments and are seeking clarity, balance, and emotional support.
Life transitions can feel overwhelming, whether you’re facing relationship uncertainty, career changes, financial stress, or questioning your next steps. I work with individuals and couples who feel stuck, anxious, or disconnected during these pivotal moments and are seeking clarity, balance, and emotional support.
Seeking out therapy can be a difficult thing to do. I provide a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment to help improve your life and heal from your struggles. My approach is warm, empathetic, and individualized as every individual’s situation and needs are entirely different. I specialize in treating pre-teens, adolescents, and adults. I understand the power the safe space of therapy holds and believe that having a person to walk along the journey with you can be transformative. Together, we will uncover the best and most effective tools to implement in order to find relief and drastically improve your quality of life.
Seeking out therapy can be a difficult thing to do. I provide a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment to help improve your life and heal from your struggles. My approach is warm, empathetic, and individualized as every individual’s situation and needs are entirely different. I specialize in treating pre-teens, adolescents, and adults. I understand the power the safe space of therapy holds and believe that having a person to walk along the journey with you can be transformative. Together, we will uncover the best and most effective tools to implement in order to find relief and drastically improve your quality of life.
I have extensive experience in the areas of divorce, social anxiety, self-harm ("cutting"), problems w/ communication & assertiveness, as well as issues related to remarriage & stepfamilies.
Aside from traditional therapy, a great deal of my private practice work has been in Forensics. I specialize in the assessment & treatment of children and families engaged in high-conflict divorce, including cases involving parental alienation. I provide Reunification Therapy for severed parent/child relationships and other cases of family estrangement.
I have extensive experience in the areas of divorce, social anxiety, self-harm ("cutting"), problems w/ communication & assertiveness, as well as issues related to remarriage & stepfamilies.
Aside from traditional therapy, a great deal of my private practice work has been in Forensics. I specialize in the assessment & treatment of children and families engaged in high-conflict divorce, including cases involving parental alienation. I provide Reunification Therapy for severed parent/child relationships and other cases of family estrangement.
Special areas of expertise include: anxiety disorders, loss or grief issues, impulse control disorders, problems related to dealing with divorce and separation and parenting skills.
I have also worked at a Children's Psychiatric Hospital and welcome clients with developmental disabilities to assist in skill building, behavioral issues and education decisions.
Special areas of expertise include: anxiety disorders, loss or grief issues, impulse control disorders, problems related to dealing with divorce and separation and parenting skills.
I have also worked at a Children's Psychiatric Hospital and welcome clients with developmental disabilities to assist in skill building, behavioral issues and education decisions.
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Divorce Therapists
How does therapy for people affected by a divorce work?
Individuals may feel a number of emotions following a divorce, such as shock, guilt, grief, anger, and fear. Therapists offer a non-judgmental space for individuals to talk about what they’ve experienced and process their emotions. Therapists will help clients develop coping strategies. They can also help a client rebuild their sense of self and self-worth and talk about what a happier future might look like.
What’s the most common type of therapy following a divorce?
There are several types of therapy that may be useful for divorce, including cognitive behavioral, acceptance and commitment, solution-focused brief, and mindfulness-based therapies. Many therapy types are talk-therapy based, which is typically the most popular option for individuals dealing with divorce. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a widely-used talk therapy, however, there’s no specific therapy type that’s designed to help people with divorce, and different types will work depending on the person.
When should an individual seek help due to a divorce?
When the feelings of a divorced individual, or an individual going through the process of divorce, begin to disrupt healthy daily functioning, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If a person finds that they are not performing at work due to problems with anxiety or motivation, if they’re no longer seeing friends due to feelings of shame, or if they’re not properly taking care of themselves as a result of depression, speaking to a professional could help.
How do you encourage someone to go to therapy due to a divorce?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the individual while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Sharing how the individual appears to be suffering, and what effects it has on them or on their children, should be done with compassion and empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.