Female Therapists in South Setauket, NY

Accepting new clients in NY and MA, for virtual appointments only. Sometimes the roads we chose to traverse become less easy to navigate as situations change, circumstances reach beyond our control, or life simply needs some readjusting to get back on track. I strive to provide individual clients and couples with a vehicle to discover the answers that they seek about themselves and their relationships. I help clients learn the tools they need to navigate the road on their own, and find the healing that they desire.

I will be your guide in helping you to gain the balance, insight, coping skills and confidence necessary for your path towards emotional well being. Life presents us with many challenges, but you don't have to go through it alone. Maybe you are feeling overwhelmed with a particular situation, or decision that you are facing. Whether you are struggling with a relationship, job, or coping with a stressful life event, my counseling will provide support, guidance, and clarity. For over 20 years, I have enjoyed providing therapy to adolescents, adults, and families.

Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, mood swings, or high levels of stress? What about rocky family dynamics, behavioral issues, loss of a loved one, boundaries, or communication? Are you a first responder battling the stressors of your duties? Do you want support processing your feelings, to learn effective coping mechanisms to better manage symptoms, to improve your relationships, and live a happier life? If so, I am happy to help! Therapy is currently available in person and via telehealth with flexible scheduling.

I specialize in working with adolescents and adults who are having difficulty adjusting and/or transitional issues related to life events, anxiety, unhappiness, and trauma. Issues of adjustment in young adulthood are areas of particular interest to me. These years have proven to be a crucial time to explore emotions around experiences, so that healthy coping mechanisms can positively influence behavior and thinking during adulthood. I currently work with children, adolescents and adults who are ready to explore these issues in hopes to become a better version of themselves.

For the past 27 years, Dr. Kim Lehnert has been applying Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders, trauma, substance abuse, high-functioning autism, eating disorders, borderline personality disorder, and self-harm/suicidal behaviors. Dr. Lehnert works with pre-adolescents, adolescents, college students, young adults, and adults providing individual therapy, leading several weekly DBT skills groups, and teaching weekly Multi-Family DBT Skills workshops. Dr. Lehnert has completed two 10-day DBT intensive trainings and has served as a national trainer for Behavioral Tech, LLC.

I focus on helping navigate the wild twists and turns of life, whether it's healing the caverns of complex trauma, revisiting childhood shenanigans, or riding the ADHD rollercoaster of executive dysfunction. We will use a variety of tools on our journey, including ACT, DBT, Internal Family Systems (IFS), narrative therapy, and Imagery Rehearsal Therapy. Don't worry, though – I promise to keep the jargon to a minimum and sprinkle in a healthy dose of humor along the way.

Hi! I'm Justine, I'm happy you are taking this step to find support. You deserve it! I wish to provide clients with a safe and judgement free space to work through thoughts and emotions on your way towards a happy and fulfilling life. I work with adolescents and adults who are struggling with anxiety, stress, low self esteem, interpersonal conflicts, difficult life transitions, perinatal and postpartum issues, and many other challenges. We will work together to identify emotions, learn coping skills, and work towards acceptance on our way to reaching your personal goals.

I specialize in helping women, couples and families who are experiencing anxiety, relationship, and/or divorce issues. I help to motivate you to release what's keeping you stuck, and to bring in more of what you want in life - balance, peace and fulfillment. I also provide tools and resources for your continued growth and care. Due to the delicate nature of these issues, I address topics such as self-confidence, self-esteem, anxiety, mood disorders, family dynamics and mental health issues.

I'm a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years experience working with children, adolescents and families. My areas of specialty are children and adolescents with developmental disabilities, autism, chronic illness, mental illness, anxiety, depression and trauma. I am a Disaster Mental Health Worker for the Red Cross. I do regular television&radio appearances on various news outlets, such as Cablevision News 12, NEWSMAX, CBS & WFAN, to provide psychological commentary on multiple topics. http://longisland.news12.com/story/36068113/study-shows-suicide-numbers-for-teen-girls-at-40-year-high#.W-gsjm6KHUM.email.