Therapists in Staten Island, NY

This is a tough time. Really. We are all born to be connected, but are pulled away from the source and now lonely. and need love and purpose, acceptance, empathy, being in the presence of a caring straight-shooting and good humored guide. I work with individuals, couples and groups. I enjoy work with outsiders whose relational, emotional, spiritual and financial desires may be have been stunted from the trauma of just being alive, let alone the kind of world we a living with now. I have extensive experience with couples and individuals. A men's group is just starting. If you have other ideas for group experience please let me know.

Change is hard, but staying stuck creates even greater hardship. While every day offers another chance to begin again, we can help you make today the first day of a new life clean and sober. We offer licensed drug and alcohol counselors that are committed to help you achieve your goals. With a mixture of individual and group counseling, we offer the supports needed to maximize your chances of getting clean and staying clean. If not now, when?

Through an individualized therapeutic approach, I explore the unconscious motivations that prevent clients from reaching their goals.

As the saying goes, when life gives you lemons, make lemonade. However, some may need guidance in changing their lemonade recipe. The process of change can be very difficult, yet it is not impossible! Therapy can be that first step towards learning new coping skills to deal with the lemons life throws your way. I am an experienced, Licensed Mental Health Counselor skilled in working with clients of all ages in individual or family settings.

Over the past 37 years I have had much success in helping adults, teens and children deal with a wide range of emotional, psychological and behavioral problems. These include depression, anxiety, anger, and sexual difficulties. I have been especially helpful in treating people experiencing relationship problems, as well as helping people break through the barriers that hold them back in life. I believe with time, patience, perseverance and motivation psychotherapy can be an effective treatment for symptom reduction and personal growth.

Are you doing everything you were told to do in life and find yourself being unhappy? Are you happy in front of others but sad inside? Are you longing for someone to really understand you? Are you hurting? Are you anxious about your situation? I am here for you. If you are reading this, then try to call me, i am sure i can help. Remember i can't call you so you have to take the first step and call me. There is help and i am real and i care.

Covid-19/Corona Virus has changed our lives . Many of us wonder when the "social distancing" and mask-wearing days will be over. Many of you may be traumatized by your experiences as a professional in the health-care industry; many of you may have suffered (financial loss(es) due to this pandemic and many of you may have already gotten through the illness of having caught the virus. Please know that support and encouragement is available via teletherapy until we can meet in person. Learning how to cope is the first step towards feeling better.

Are you feeling anxious, depressed, or just overwhelmed? Are you struggling to navigate a difficult relationship with a partner or family member? Do you know you need to make a change in life, but don’t know how? I can help. Together, we can work to discover the thoughts, behaviors and beliefs that are holding you back.

Going through any challenging experience can make you feel disconnected and alone. It is our goal to provide you with a safe, caring and healing therapeutic space where you can develop a deeper understanding of your troubles and feel empowered with the guidance offered to make lasting positive changes to your life. We have 5 caring, compassionate and dedicated clinicians in our practice, working with clients ranging from age 13 to senior years.

My goal is to create a safe and comfortable space for you and your family to be able to express and explore your feelings. By gaining a better understanding of your emotional responses to stress, you can build coping skills in order to manage difficult life situations. I want to to help facilitate the changes that you are looking to make in your life. I work with children, adolescents, adults and families who are addressing a range of problems and life events, including anxiety, depression, divorce, trauma, school anxiety and adjustment issues.

People tell you to “snap out of it” as if it’s that simple. You’re trying your best to get through it but even small tasks have become overwhelming. Perhaps everything seems pointless or you can’t stop excessively worrying. You feel restless and agitated, you go to sleep and wake up just as tired as you went to bed. It’s hard to enjoy the things, people or places that you once enjoyed. It may be getting harder to function and perhaps causing problems at school, work, or in relationships. Regardless, you’re tired of feeling this way.

Navigating life’s difficulties is challenging, especially having lived through a time of physical and emotional isolation. I honor all as unique individuals and value each life experience. I am empathetic, warm, creative, and person-centered. I relate to the many challenges individuals face on a deeper level and I draw from my education as well as my clinical and personal experiences to best support and guide my clients. I value the importance of cultivating a strong therapeutic relationship and am inspired by the collaborative process to find the tools from within to move towards positive change and growth.

All people have the capacity to face challenges and improve the way they respond to difficult situations. It is possible to learn to manage thoughts and feelings, so you are not completely overwhelmed with life's challenges. I have over 15 years of experience guiding adults, children and families through their most difficult times. Through the integration of support, education and awareness, you will learn to cope and move forward to achieve balance in your life.

Our thoughts dictate everything we do! Fear, anxiety, depression, stress, loneliness…are based on a narrative we have conditioned our minds to believe. With insight, practice and consistency you can learn to change your thoughts, perspective and behaviors to live a happier more fulfilling life. Let’s work together to make this a reality!

In my practice, I primarily work with adults to help them with wide array of issues that can include anxiety disorders, depression, self-esteem, trauma and relationship problems.

Are you a parent looking for counseling for yourself, your child or teenager? At Tree of Life we offer in person and virtual sessions for all ages.

I am currently offering tele therapy (Virtual Therapy) for those who need it given this moment of crisis we are all living through. I am a clinical psychologist who has extensive experience working with children and families. I have worked for many years with children and adults suffering from various mental health issues including but not limited to ADHD, Oppositional Defiance, Autism, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Dx, and Substance Abuse.

As a mental health counselor, I strive to create a therapeutic environment that is both welcoming and encouraging for all clients. Often times, individuals may feel hesitant about beginning therapy, however, my approach to therapy provides each client with an individualized treatment plan in accordance with their preferred pace, as well as establishing a secure and trusting environment. I am passionate in sharing my knowledge within the field, as well as providing the tools necessary for my clients to achieve their therapeutic goals through a collaborative and personalized relationship.

I am passionate about supporting couples, women, children and all people in need of support. I provide passionate supportive care for Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, general life stress, relationship trouble, and more. In addition to my experience in treating behavioral difficulties, general life stress, and relationship support, I am passionate about supporting individuals and couples who may be experiencing infertility and/or loss, and those struggling to build a family. In addition to my LMSW, I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Therapist, obtaining Trauma certification from Arizona Trauma Institute.