Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Smithtown, NY

By creating a safe space that allows the client to identify, evaluate, and set goals, we will be able to work through difficult times and complex emotions. It is only human to feel but, turning those feelings into something that positively serves you is my priority. A therapist is someone who helps a person continue to build tools and coping skills needed for their own distinct situations. I focus on goal-oriented care that keeps you involved in creating your own journey of growth. ANY age range is welcome and I have much experience with adults, retirees, young adults & teens, children with IEP's or behavioral issues, and more.

Most of us have been through a lot throughout the last couple of years. Whether you have attended therapy in the past or for the first time, you’re putting yourself out there. As a therapist I promise to help you feel comfortable and provide a judgement-free space for you. I promise to commit to your sessions and to lend you a listening ear.

Life can be tough. We sometimes find ourselves feeling unfulfilled, anxious, depressed, and stressed. I work with individuals, couples, children, adolescents, older adults, veterans, and families. I have a broad scope of clinical experience, including supporting clients with depression, anxiety, marital conflict, career transition, and trauma. I believe healing is best accomplished by addressing challenges through a holistic lens which includes the mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of ourselves.

Have recent events shaken the foundation of your mental health? Have you found yourself suffering loss, reevaluating priorities, or questioning things you previously took for granted? Have you experienced too many changes too quickly, causing you to lose your mental equilibrium? If now feels like the right time to begin psychotherapy, I would welcome the opportunity to work with you. I will use my education, training and life experience in a therapeutic relationship to help you navigate the challenges of being a thinking and feeling person in an uncertain world.

I utilize a variety of approaches to address and resolve isues. An approach must fit the individual as well as the problem. I work with adolescents, adults and families. I am certified in Cognitive /Behavioral therapy, short term therapy, as well as numerous other modalities. I work with many diagnoses including OCD, Bipolar Disorder, depression, loss/grief, ADD, ADHD and panic disorders. Occasionally there may not be a formal diagnosis-the problem may be one of learning how to more effectively communicate. Various techniques are addressed to help people strengthen relationships through words.

I have a passion to serve and help others thrive emotionally, mentally and spiritually. Being in the healing field for many years as a yoga and meditation teacher, sound healer and counselor, I have worked with both groups and individuals to help them unlock their inherent potential and work through limiting beliefs. Specializing in adults, children and adolescent, clients with all different challenges can benefit. Using different modalities including CBT , DBT, mindfulness, and other integrated approaches, clients are able to lead happier, more fulfilling lives. Loving kindness is central!

Seeking counseling is an important step toward making your wellbeing a priority and finding relief from the pain and unhappiness you might be feeling. When life becomes challenging and we are left feeling sad, overwhelmed or consumed with worry and doubt, it is vital that we allow ourselves to receive support from others. As a licensed mental health counselor, I provide therapeutic services in a safe and confidential setting assisting individuals who are challenged with depression, anxiety, among other emotional difficulties.

My work is shaped by the knowledge that we all have the capacity to grow and learn through our life experiences. I believe that sometimes our most difficult experiences can bring us our greatest life lessons. I work collaboratively with children, adolescents, and adults to build on strengths, develop new strategies, and work to remove obstacles holding them back from reaching their fullest potential in life.

Develop skills to empower yourself when meeting life's challenges through a cognitive behavioral therapy approach.

I am a Licensed Master Social Worker who is committed to helping people navigate their feelings and develop coping strategies for various mental health struggles. I have experience working with a wide range of individuals from early childhood through older adulthood. I have worked with people experiencing anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues. I have provided mental health services in both clinical and school-based settings as well.

Your life is a journey that can be difficult to handle on your own sometimes. Are you struggling with anxiety, depression or mood instability? Do you feel like you need a safe and inviting space to discuss, process and address the issues you are facing? As a Licensed Masters Social Worker it is my role to work alongside you to provide support, empathy and tools to assist you on the goals you would like to work towards. I have a wide variety of experience and have been working in the mental health field for three years now holding various positions such as care coordinator, family development specialist and psychotherapist.

My ideal client is one who is motivated to change. I deal with school related issues, family issues, individual issues and marital issues. My goal is to get clients to understand the consequences of their behavior and to learn how to communicate their thoughts and feelings appropriately. I try to get them to develop insight into their behaviors along with being able to develop skills to work on stressors when they are not in the therapy sessions. I deal with mood disorders including depression, anxiety disorders and anger management issues.

As a therapist, my passion is to help people better understand themselves and to relieve the distress of anxiety and depression. My approach is empathetic, genuine and non-judgmental. In addition to being a Mental Health Counselor, my background in School Counseling gives me a unique window into the challenges of relationships and raising children.

I am a New York State licensed clinical psychologist with office in Smithtown, Forest Hills & Murray Hill. I specialize in the neuropsychological assessment of individuals with special needs. My clientele includes children, adolescents & adults with genetic disorders, epilepsy, intellectual disabilities, autism, concussion and traumatic brain injury, sex chromosome differences, dementia and acquired brain disorders. I also work extensively with children who present with learning disorders, including dyslexia, problems with behavior and attention (e.g., ADHD and Conduct Disorder), and/or who require academic modifications for giftedness.

What do you think of therapy? Does it intimidate you? In your thoughts, do you think the therapist is an out of touch, stodgy, judgmental person prying into sensitive topics or boring you with monotone lectures? Could therapy actually be fun? Or something you look forward to? What if therapy didn’t have to be scary or always serious but a time you set aside for yourself which you actually enjoy?