Male Therapists in Spring Valley, NY

Welcome! Whether you are an individual dealing with anxiety, depression, or any other form of inner distress, or a couple trying to create a greater sense of connection and minimize negativity, or a family struggling with parenting or getting along, we will work together to achieve a place of contentedness, nurturing growth, true friendship and love.

My goal as a psychologist is to help you feel better, quickly, applying proven therapeutic methods in a warm and caring atmosphere. I am solution oriented so you will not spend years in therapy. Most patients are in treatment for a few months. At the same time, I work to produce long-term, sustainable change in my patients. I help my clients progress toward their goals in a warm, supportive and affirming environment. Just as each person's needs, experiences, and strengths are unique, I tailor my services to each individual and help uncover past and present factors that impact functioning.

I graduated from LIU with a Masters degree in Social Work and a concentration in addictions. I completed several advanced trainings in various specialized therapies including, EMDR, Inner Child, and CBT. I currently work in private practice treating individuals with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance abuse, relationship issues, and trauma. My objective is to help people reach their potential, to help them feel increasingly more comfortable with themselves, and to help them improve the quality of their relationships with others. I am passionate about the work I do, as I see the significant difference therapy can makes in a person's life.

I received my Ph.D from Harvard University, was a professor of psychology at Queens College for 28 years, and published two books in my field - one on group psychotherapy and the other on Humanistic Psychology. I also hold a Diplomate in Clinical Psychology awarded by the American Board of Professional Psychology. My approach to psychotherapy is eclectic, using a variety of clinical perspectives; including psychodynamic, humanistic, cognitive behavioral, and client-centered.

I specialize in treating Anxiety Disorders, Panic Disorder, OCD, PTSD & Couples. My professional backgroud includes advanced training in Cognitively,(CBT); Eye Movement Desensitization (EMDR), Couples Therapy, Psychodynamic and Biofeedback and Meditative practices. My approach to therapy targets your specific concerns and addresses them in a time sensitive and effective manner. Help is also provided for life transitions including parent/child conflicts or marital problems, as well as anxiety,grief, and depression.

The marriage feels "meh." Your love and commitment are strong, but something is off. Talking about it hasn't helped. It just leads to more arguing, pain, and resentment. It feels like things are getting worse. You both desperately want to fix it. Because as much as you love each other, you can't sign up to keep doing this for the next decade and beyond. Something has to change. And in your bones, you know it can be how you are in your marriage. It’s time to renew your relationship.

I work with the emotional needs of each person to feel the way we WANT to feel in our relationships with others- worthy, confident, and making a difference. These feelings don't happen in a vacuum, nor can they occur if we're feeling stagnant, anxious, or with a poor self confidence. We make the alliance to build on the foundation with one's own skills, together to make the changes to improve and to move forward in both personal and in relationships. Call me or email me at jsvallon@gmail.com and start the first step.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York. I work with depression, anxiety, family/parenting and other issues, to help you lead a happier life with improved relationships. I also lead support groups for new retirees and for those going through the grieving process.

Are you or someone you love struggling with addictions? You have tried everything you can but nothing has worked and you don’t know what else to do or where to turn. You have said "this is the last time" so many times its getting harder to believe you can actually change. Your relationships and performance at work are falling apart but you feel powerless to stop yourself. If this is true for you or someone you love, then it is crucial to know that there is hope and change is possible for you and the people you love.

Within each one of us is an inner child that holds the many hurts of our life. To survive this world, we hide the child away, building strong brick walls, preventing the child from emerging. Sometimes we use our “busyness” to ignore the cries of the child behind the barricades. Or we turn to anger, addiction and numbness to drown out the deafening cries. In our moments of brokenness, we stop and wonder, “Is this how I will have to live the rest of my life?” Trauma touches us all in different ways. The role of a therapist is to guide you through the pain and hurt so you can live a life of intention, meaning and inner peace.

Are you tired of avoiding? Do you feel the need to perform frustrating rituals in an endless cycle to get rid of anxiety, uncertainty and even sensitivities to sounds? Are you stuck with unwanted thoughts and physical sensations? Do you feel like your world is getting smaller as your emotions take over? I'm Eliyahu Serkez, and throughout my career, I have specialized and dedicated myself to treating those who are trapped by anxiety, OCD and Misophonia. I did this because I understand the profound impact these conditions can have on ones life, so welcome - and know that one of the bravest things you can do is begin this journey.

Are you tired of avoiding and performing frustrating rituals to reduce anxiety and uncertainty? Do you find yourself stuck and unable to move on from unwanted scary thoughts? Are you ready and eager to live a much more flexible, relaxed, and connected life?