HIP | Health Plan of New York Therapists in Shirley, NY

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.

With over 12 years of experience working with adolescents, adults and couples, Mike focuses on a person’s strengths with compassion, empathy, and above all hearing the person as an individual. His area of focus includes those struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD/trauma, obsessive compulsive disorders (OCD), relationship and family conflict, bereavement, personal growth, stress reduction and managing life transitions. Additionally, Mike has developed a special niche over the years in working with couples, young adults and middle aged adults navigating life transitions that take many forms and the LGBTQ+ community.

Welcome! My clinical experience is in providing individual, group and family therapy. I am consistently motivated by my work and seek to aid you through self-exploration and resilience. I recognize the importance of self-advocacy and meeting individuals where they are at in their process. As a therapist, I create a safe, trusting space- utilizing a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach to ensure clients feel understood as they build clarity, confidence, motivation, and direction. I use a variety of evidence-based treatment modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing and mindfulness techniques.

No matter the age or circumstance surrounding why you are seeking therapy, Lexi creates a safe, supportive, and nurturing place to grow, learn and process past and current struggles. Lexi truly feels blessed to work with unique individuals every day and enjoys watching her clients blossom in their healing journey through self-exploration, development of positive coping skills and processing trauma. She is experienced in working with children, teens, young adults and adults as they transition through different developmental stages.

Paul is a seasoned therapist with 35 years of experience in the behavioral health field with a specialization in grief and loss. Having worked in private practice for over 25 years, he is practical and compassionate as he guides you to navigate solutions and insights. Paul has extensive experience working with anxiety, depression, lack of direction, relational issues, illness and life transitions. Paul has dedicated his life to helping others improve their lives and considers it to be a privilege to be invited into his client’s inner lives and to accompany them on their journey through healing, change and self-empowerment.

Linda believes that people have an endless potential to learn and heal. She has extensive experience working with diverse populations of individuals facing a variety of physical, emotional, and social issues. She believes that trauma is frequently the root cause of the issues that bring clients to therapy and has been successful in utilizing trauma-informed care to address both the cause and effects of traumatic experiences. Linda's other areas of expertise include mood disorders, anxiety related disorders, substance use, coping skills, grief and domestic violence.

As a passionate and experienced therapist of over 35 years, Claire continues to be inspired by each of her clients. Claire works with grief/bereavement, spiritual exploration, trauma, depression, anxiety, co-dependency, stress management and "finding your direction" during life transitions. Claire has a specialized expertise in substance use disorders and is well versed in all pathways to recovery, whether it be for yourself or a loved one. She believes in addressing underlying issues to gain insight into patterns of thoughts and behaviors and implementing proven strategies to develop healthy coping skills.

At New Hope Rising Therapy and Wellness Center, our compassionate, experienced licensed therapists offer an integrative and evidenced based approach to psychotherapy for adults, teens, children, couples and families. Through a therapeutic process, our therapists work together with you to help you discover how to nurture the physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual aspects of your wellbeing. We view therapy as a collaborative experience where the therapist and client work as a team to decide together what the goals will be and what actions to take.

I believe that therapy is a journey towards growth and change, leading to a more fulfilling life. Over the past 25 years, I've had the honor of sharing this journey with individuals of all ages, families and groups in a variety of settings. I've developed an expertise in helping people suffering from anxiety, depression/mood disorders, trauma and PTSD, adjustment difficulties and life transitions, adolescents, grief (both traumatic and expected), family conflict and stress. My additional specialty and passion includes working with individuals and families impacted by drug and alcohol addiction.

I have over 30 years experience working with individuals,couples and families. My specialties include working with adults who suffer from anxiety and depression as well as phobias. I strongly believe that understanding your unconscious is the beginning to emotional well-being and recovery.

Joan has worked in many areas of the behavioral health field giving her the unique ability to work and connect with individuals, couples, and families of all ages, backgrounds and life experiences. She has extensive experience working with those experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, family conflict mediation and resolution, grief/loss, couples, stress management, work/school-related pressures and the LGTBQ+ community. One of Joan’s specialties is working with adult children of alcoholics (ACOA) and individuals with substance use disorders and their families, recognizing the impact that addiction has on the entire family dynamic.

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.