Gottman Method Therapists in South Setauket, NY

I am a Clinical Mental Health counselor at South Shore Psychological Care. I earned my B.A. in Fine Art and a minor in Psychology from S.U.N.Y Plattsburgh. I have spent the last ten years aiding military families by using my training in psychology throughout Europe and America. This inspired me to continue my education and complete my Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University in Missouri. I utilize Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and a Family Systems Approach to help my clients become best versions of them.

I believe that when struggling with concerns and issues like lack of finances, anxiety, depression, traumatic events, and strained relationships, the individual needs to have a supportive ear and a nonjudgmental point of view to process and explain their feelings. Being heard is an essential key in the therapeutic process. The therapeutic process is about improving on your strengths and strengthening your weaknesses. My goal is to make your life your reality by working with you to help improve your life.

What if you could get more guidance and support while going through a tough time? What if you could have better relationships with others? What if you could improve your communication? What if you could become more confident and self-aware? What if you could finally talk about sex and have your needs met? I know it's not easy to ask for help and I understand what it is to feel frustrated or alone. Together we can figure out why you might be feeling lonely or stuck and find solutions.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 42 years of experience. I have worked with a variety of different issues, including addiction, sexual/physical trauma, PTSD, depression/anxiety, low self-esteem, Veteran's concerns, and couple/relationship problems. With a broad background in a variety of psychotherapy treatments, I try to tailor my approach to the needs of the individual. There are some individuals who are struggling with stressful life events, while others have a difficult time even defining what bothers them.

Relationships in Crisis: We Have Several Private Couples/Marriage Workshops & Individual Sessions, in order to Rapidly Accelerate Your Healing & Your Communication Process (Traditional 45 min. session Simply Does Not Work). During these 2 to 4 weeks, we will see both of you Together & Individually, as well as Help each of you Learn the Art of Empathy, Sensitivity & Compassion. These Workshops are Informative & Powerful, in order to Accelerate the Healing Process & Stop any further Damage from Occurring. In Addition, Our Success RATE is 85% of Our Couples that have Successfully Completed Our Couples Workshops or Alcohol Treatment.

Have you ever experienced an event that completely changed your view of the world? Do you feel afraid, alone and unsure of where to turn? Are you experiencing intrusive thoughts, when you least expect it or even nightmares? Trauma has lasting physical and emotional effects that can leave you tired, jumpy, anxious, feeling ashamed, exposed, insecure and wondering who you can trust. Do you find yourself wondering why you haven't found the love you want in your relationships? Do you believe no matter what you say or do for your significant other, it's never the "right thing" or "good enough"?

Welcome to North Shore Relationship Center. Our goal as therapists is to provide a safe, non judgmental environment, to discover solutions to any problems you may be facing in order to make life more fulfilling. Whether you are looking for coping skills to manage your life better, to identify healthy communications within relationships, a need to identify negative behavior patterns within yourself or a relationship, learn ways to recover from addiction, or need a safe place and someone to talk to, we work directly with our patients to achieve any goal.

Melissa is currently pursuing her Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at Capella University. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Stonybrook University where she majored in Psychology and a Graduate Certificate in Systemic Couple and Family Therapy from Capella University. With over ten years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in some capacity, she is passionate about helping people find new ways of connecting and understanding.

If you feel lost, confused or hopeless about your life or your relationships, you can turn things around. You can get clear about these problems, and find solutions. You can have a life that more authentically fits who you really are. You can manage your relationships so they begin to feel warm and fun again. When you're suffering and feeling awful, it may be hard to believe that there are things you can do to feel good again. It may also be hard to believe that you can find the power to shift and revive painful relationships.

Are you seeking a path to a stronger, more fulfilling relationship? As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I specialize in helping couples and families navigate the complexities of their relationships. I also work with individuals who are looking for stronger connections within their families, friendships, and other important relationships.

Let’s walk through the beach, the woods. Take a sip of tea with fresh mint, and enter a world of imagination, creativity, become one with the river, no judgment, safety, healing, serenity, grounding, love, solace, and always meeting you where you’re at. I take a holistic approach and focus on the mind body connection. I believe guided imagery meditation, motivational interviewing, dbt, creativity, psychodynamic, trauma informed care, emdr, and person centered approaches are ideal. I prefer to assist anyone who has felt demoralized or ostracized because of who they are. I believe we can impact the world together one smile at a time.

I understand that choosing a therapist may be one of the most important decisions you can make. As a caring and effective clinician, I will help you work through your problems in a warm, non-judgmental and supportive environment, where you can comfortably explore feelings and concerns in an open and honest manner. Most importantly, I help my clients heal, change and make a difference in their lives. I am also committed to providing a safe space for BIPOC and LGBTQi clients.