Therapists in Syosset, NY

I am an experienced Counselor with a demonstrated history of working in the mental health care field. Skilled in treating both adults and adolescents, I utilized CBT, TF-CBT, Mindfulness, addiction counseling, Crisis Intervention, Family Therapy, Group therapy, and Spirituality in my practice. I work with clients who experiencing Depression, Anxiety and/or Substance Use Disorder and Forensic and mandate individuals. I am able to attain an understanding of each of my clients and help them to identify coping skills that are more effective and beneficial to their lifestyles.

Everybody goes through difficult seasons in their lives. Therapy is a process of learning and growth to help us to overcome the challenges that we experience, whether they’re from trauma, loss, anxiety, depression, failure or interpersonal conflict. I work primarily with adults and some adolescents and have over 7 years of experience working with clients from highly diverse backgrounds.

Clients bring different issues and needs to therapy: addictions, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and the list goes on. I believe that they are seeking counseling/therapy because they want to fix, change, and overcome things. That's where I come into play. I may not have all the answers, tools, and steps to change everything, but I know how to work with the clients as they process their needs.

Respect and compassion go a long way. It can be tough being vulnerable. My promise to all of my clients is that I will care, take everyone's circumstances seriously, and work hard with you to reach treatment goals. I can help you get long term relief from general anxiety, social anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), specific phobias, depression, grief, and other related symptoms. Other dynamics such as confidence, self-care, relationships, and developing coping strategies are also addressed within the process.

Understanding why people suffer, how they change, and how to help them live more satisfying and gratifying lives is a fascinating, huge, and important undertaking. For this reason, finding a clinician with appropriate life experiences, training, humility, and willingness to learn what makes each person unique is one of the most difficult challenges for those seeking counseling/therapy today. I would like an opportunity to help you to live the life you have always wanted. "Change the way you look at things and the things you look at change."

I am a professional counselor motivated to help people with mental health issues incorporate spiritual practices into their help, hope and healing. I have been practicing in both secular and Christian environments since 2003 and have developed a private counseling practice to help Christians work out mind, body and soul issues in a professional, nurturing and caring environment. I look forward to working with you in finding freedom from years of chains by pointing you to healing through the love of Christ.

You want individualized therapy in a private, comfortable environment. You want only experienced therapists with specific background in working with your unique challenges and issues. You are looking for caring, focused, effective therapists who will develop strategies that will work for you.

The most therapeutic element in psychotherapy is the relationship between us. You invite me into your interior self which is a special, even sacred, place hiring me as a guide during this phase of your life's journey. Ultimately, our goal is to do things better by initiating new ways of being or putting aside some of the old. Therapy is not escape; it is not blame. It is about better facing the challenges of life, helping ourselves find our way through where we now are, and sometimes it's also about finding our way back to ourselves.

- Couples' Counseling - Are you tired of having the same arguments with your spouse or your partner? Do you feel more like roommates than lovers? What if working on your challenges can bring you closer together? No matter how difficult things are, there could be a way back to love and mutual respect! Most couples get into trouble because they never learned the skills necessary for making the relationship successful. If you are looking at this page, chances are that it's time for you to take action. At SJT you will experience a significant positive change in your relationship in a short period of time.

Are you looking for a friendly, non-judgemental, and compassionate counselor to talk it out with? My name is Tavajah Hunter and I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor trained in providing effective, evidence-based therapy. I enjoy building relationships with my clients, and I hold a deep belief in the power of collaboration. In our sessions, you can expect a collaborative and supportive environment where your thoughts and emotions are welcomed without judgment. I am here to listen, guide, and work alongside you as we navigate the complexities of your unique experiences.

My clients throughout the years are looking for deeper answers and solutions to everyday problems. They are seeking ways to manage areas of direction, insecurity, depression, self control, anger, interpersonal conflicts, clarity of life purpose, anxiety, problem solving solution skill building. They are trying to find ways to breakthrough and to stop having life live them and instead learning ways to live their life.

James is a psychotherapist, a life coach, and a motivational speaker. He has over 20 years of experience in the mental health profession and is considered to be an effective healing agent of change who can encourage you, motivate you, and inspire you to fulfill your potential.

There are seasons in life when hope and peace seem distant while trouble, stress, and doubt are unavoidable. Learning new perspectives can alleviate symptoms of anxiety, hopelessness, confusion, concentration challenges, fatigue, emotional volatility, risky behavior, or difficult relationships. I provide personalized support to encourage and empower clients to live more authentically and get positive results. I'll get to know you and your unique strengths and talents while providing support and building self-confidence to achieve more satisfaction in life.

I conduct CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), ACT (acceptance and commitment therapy), TF-CBT (trauma-focused CBT), ABA (behavioral therapy), solution-focused therapy, and structural and strategic family therapy. I love learning about neurobiology and the effects that stress has on the brain. A client can expect to encounter a warm, compassionate, and encouraging soul who has a dry sense of humor and tends to address problems in a straightforward manner.

As a licensed psychotherapist for over 20 years I have worked with a variety of populations in different settings. I have extensive experience in marital counseling, and have worked with many people struggling with anxiety, depression, anger and other issues. What my experience has taught me is that people's problems are often multifaceted and complex, and that a holistic approach is most likely to produce the best results. My approach is grounded in the latest research, and will address the environmental, spiritual and psychological roots of your problem.

SPECIAILTIES: Marriage and Couples Counseling. Anxiety and panic Disorders. Stress. Family Relationships. Free 15 minute telephone consultation to discuss if I am able to help you with your needs.

Welcome! Today is a very big day for you. You have decided to make a change in your life for the better. You are to be congratulated and supported for this. I am sure it wasn't easy getting here. Making these changes can get very complicated and often comes with some challenges. Are you ready to take these important steps to be the change you are looking for? Do you want to push past your own zone of comfort and be willing to break new ground in the story of your life? If your answer is "yes" to these questions - then let's get started! Two things to consider... Nothing changes if nothing changes. Pain is the cornerstone of growth.

I have the privilege of accompanying clients as they go through some of the most painful and some of the most joyous times of their lives. I see therapy as a journey that the client and therapist take together with the therapist playing the role of a traveling companion, guide, and interpreter. I have extensive experience providing counseling services to adolescents, adults, and families in various clinical settings. The focus of treatment includes improving self-image, changing negative self-talk, and working through trauma. My approach is collaborative, working together to define and achieve therapy goals.

I assist individuals, couples and groups navigate their way through the challenges of being a parent, being in a relationship with a survivor of domestic violence, being part of a blended family, pre-marital counseling, marriage counseling, divorce, crisis, anger management, death of a loved one, the loss of a relationship, finding companionship, sexual harassment, lack of family support, depression, stress, trauma and other difficulties. I also assist consumers with finding their way through the foster care system, child protective service agencies and identifying the rights of a parent/guardian with a child in a school system.