Therapists in South Ozone Park, NY

My goal is to support you to empower yourself to make informed decisions that align with your values and desired outcomes. I support individuals and couples navigate through stressors and life transitions. I help couples enhance communication skills to foster empowerment while strengthening confidence in their ability to create positive change. The work I do with my clients is often centered around Self-Love; being able to nurture acceptance of your true self as it is often the key to alleviating a vast number of concerns and challenges. Collaboration is the key to success.

I believe that everyone should live their life without judgement, fear or distress. Developing trust with your therapist is the most important first step in a therapeutic relationship. Once trust and rapport has been established, I will work with you to develop the goals of therapy. If you are having difficulties with a past trauma, abuse, neglect, domestic violence, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and career or life transitions. I am here to help you build management and coping skills. A vast majority of my experience has been working with individuals that have an array of social and behavioral difficulties.

Are you an individual looking to enhance your relationship with self, others, and/or the Divine? Are you seeking a deeper connection with how you show up in the world as well as your self-mirror? Have you reached a place in your life journey where you feel stuck? Maybe you are part of a relationship dynamic that is seeking to create a culture of love with each other but looking for new tools in order to build new ground while dating, engaged, or married.

As a social worker, I hold space for others to catch their breath, recalibrate, and re-enter their day-to-day lives. With over 15 years of behavioral health/mental health experience combined with a business background, I have been honored to serve many people in different settings as they navigate life, identify goals, and overcome challenges. I remain committed to supporting those who want to create/orchestrate a life experience with more favorable outcomes and those who simply need/want a listening ear. You are worth it, let's make time together to figure life out!

To help you get to where you no longer need my help: that is my definition of Psychotherapy. Fort 35 years that I have been studying and practicing psychotherapy I have learned and continue to learn as many different therapeutic approaches as I can fit into an extended work day. I want to bring all those theories and methods into the office to help you analyze and master the obstacles you may encounter, to help you dispel that idea that you are damaged, broken or inferior. Those are false beliefs. The phone number is below. Let's get started.

I am a marriage and family therapist trained to work with individuals, couples and families. I have a special interest in working with clients navigating intersecting identities, such as how their immigrant values and western culture interact. I enjoy working with women who find themselves stepping out of boxes and breaking barriers set for them within their intimate relationships, families and society at large. I am also thoroughly delighted to join my clients on their journeys through recovery from religion.

Holmes Counseling & Coaching Service offers full family service dedicated to working with couples and individuals to build, mend and restore relationship, work through trauma and other life and mental health issues. Dr. Holmes is a Lifetime member of the Chi Phi Honors Society of Psychology. She is a Published Author of His Heart Her Voice and From hello to I do; She has articles entered in both the National Journals of Gerontology and Psychology. Dr. Holmes is a member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, an International Speaker, as well as a member of the John Maxwell Team of certified Life Coach.

Samelle believes that no matter what race, class, or gender identity you are, you deserve to be heard and get the help you need. Her treatment goals are to increase self-awareness, insight, and well-being, help individuals be comfortable with themselves, and achieve a lasting change to help with their day-to-day routine and lifestyle. When it comes to therapy there is always a stigma that mental health is not as important or can be seen as a weakness due to society and social media. My goal as your counselor is to build a therapeutic relationship with one another and to help reach the goals you want to achieve.

My ideal client is someone who desires to improve the quality of their life. Someone who feels stuck in certain behavior patters or thought patterns and wants to live their full life with joy and contentment. Clients who want to wake up each day with confidence and the tolerance level to manage their thought and feeling and making choices that expand their life and capacity to be in it.

As an Indo-Caribbean-American mental health counselor, I bring a deep understanding and empathy to those grappling with mental health challenges. I know firsthand the cultural stigmas that often accompany these struggles. Growing up in a Guyanese household where emotions weren't openly discussed, I've experienced feelings of being misunderstood or ostracized after being vulnerable. I want you to know that I recognize these unique experiences and identities that shape our mental health perspectives. You can expect a safe, non-judgmental space to explore your thoughts and feelings in our sessions.

Have you been thinking of reaching out to improve your general mental health? Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, feeling stuck or lost, feeling unmotivated or experiencing low self-esteem, having relationship difficulties in your personal or professional life, difficulty overcoming a loss in your life, or worrying about many things in your life? If you are, you are not alone. Let's work on helping you feel empowered by being in the driver's seat of your mental health. My specialty areas include but are not limited to Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Grief, and Relationship problems.

As a clinical social work therapist, my mission is to help individuals overcome the challenges of life stressors. I understand that these stressors can be overwhelming and debilitating, and I am dedicated to providing a safe and supportive space where my clients can explore their emotions and develop coping skills to improve their overall well-being. My approach to therapy is rooted in empathy, respect, and collaboration. I believe that each person has unique strengths and experiences that shape their individual journey, and I strive to honor these differences by tailoring treatment to meet their specific needs.

Healing begins with taking time to understand your specific challenges & needs. I integrate multiple models specifically catered to your needs and values. This includes but is not limited to cognitive behavioral therapy, dialect behavioral therapy, acceptance commitment therapy, & life coaching. I have two masters; Human Service and Counseling with the focus of marriage and family and Social Work. I’ve worked with youth in residential placement, run away youth, teens with behavioral challenges. I've provided psychotherapy to those dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, suicidal ideation, mood disorders and personality disorders.