First Health Therapists in Valley Stream, NY
I am a therapist with over 18 years of experience and there is no problem, issue, or group of people that I haven't worked with in my career. At a Long Island hospital I am in charge of training and supervising new therapists and I have taught in a CUNY graduate school program for mental health counselors.
I am a therapist with over 18 years of experience and there is no problem, issue, or group of people that I haven't worked with in my career. At a Long Island hospital I am in charge of training and supervising new therapists and I have taught in a CUNY graduate school program for mental health counselors.
As a LMHC, I help children, teens, adults, and seniors navigate feelings of stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, life transitions, trauma, and relationship concerns. I also have experience guiding veterans and students in adjusting to new life chapters.
If you are ready to engage in a collaborative process toward meaningful growth, if you want to gain self-awareness, utilize coping tools, and move toward a life where you feel grounded and confident, reach out today. I am your collaborative partner dedicated to helping you recognize your deepest strengths and master practical tools, while tailoring treatment to your unique goals.
As a LMHC, I help children, teens, adults, and seniors navigate feelings of stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, life transitions, trauma, and relationship concerns. I also have experience guiding veterans and students in adjusting to new life chapters.
If you are ready to engage in a collaborative process toward meaningful growth, if you want to gain self-awareness, utilize coping tools, and move toward a life where you feel grounded and confident, reach out today. I am your collaborative partner dedicated to helping you recognize your deepest strengths and master practical tools, while tailoring treatment to your unique goals.
Are your days starting to feel like a blur, balancing work, stress, and everything in between? You’re not alone, and you don’t have to navigate it on your own. Ongoing stress, anxiety, and burnout can make daily life feel overwhelming, especially in high-demand roles.
I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Life Coach with 12+ years of counseling experience and 17 years in the nonprofit sector. As a first responder firefighter, I understand real-life pressure. I work with adults, young adults, and LGBTQIA+ clients, offering support with daytime (morning & afternoon) availability that fits your routine.
Are your days starting to feel like a blur, balancing work, stress, and everything in between? You’re not alone, and you don’t have to navigate it on your own. Ongoing stress, anxiety, and burnout can make daily life feel overwhelming, especially in high-demand roles.
I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Life Coach with 12+ years of counseling experience and 17 years in the nonprofit sector. As a first responder firefighter, I understand real-life pressure. I work with adults, young adults, and LGBTQIA+ clients, offering support with daytime (morning & afternoon) availability that fits your routine.
Do your days feel heavy with stress, grief, or constant worry? You may be balancing school, work, or family responsibilities while quietly struggling to keep up. Patterns in relationships, emotional overwhelm, or a sense of disconnection can make daily life feel exhausting.
Imagine having a supportive space to release those burdens, learn new ways to cope, and better understand yourself. Therapy can help you move through your days with greater clarity, confidence, and connection, with daytime (morning & afternoon) availability to fit your routine.
Do your days feel heavy with stress, grief, or constant worry? You may be balancing school, work, or family responsibilities while quietly struggling to keep up. Patterns in relationships, emotional overwhelm, or a sense of disconnection can make daily life feel exhausting.
Imagine having a supportive space to release those burdens, learn new ways to cope, and better understand yourself. Therapy can help you move through your days with greater clarity, confidence, and connection, with daytime (morning & afternoon) availability to fit your routine.
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Book through our website! Katie received her master's degree from Mercy University in May 2025. She works with clients ranging from 18-65+ with anger management, anxiety, depression, divorce, eating disorders, self esteem, stress, and others. Katie has prior experience working with adolescents struggling with family issues and women struggling with housing instability.
Book through our website! Katie received her master's degree from Mercy University in May 2025. She works with clients ranging from 18-65+ with anger management, anxiety, depression, divorce, eating disorders, self esteem, stress, and others. Katie has prior experience working with adolescents struggling with family issues and women struggling with housing instability.
As a trauma therapist, my primary passion is helping individuals heal from complex traumas. My clinical focus is working with clients who have experienced sexual abuse or assault, attachment and developmental trauma, clients who struggle with dissociation and Dissociative Disorders/DID, or cPTSD caused by other traumas throughout the lifespan. If you're struggling with a complex trauma history, I will work alongside you to help you cope with these challenging experiences and manage the overwhelming emotions that typically accompany them.
As a trauma therapist, my primary passion is helping individuals heal from complex traumas. My clinical focus is working with clients who have experienced sexual abuse or assault, attachment and developmental trauma, clients who struggle with dissociation and Dissociative Disorders/DID, or cPTSD caused by other traumas throughout the lifespan. If you're struggling with a complex trauma history, I will work alongside you to help you cope with these challenging experiences and manage the overwhelming emotions that typically accompany them.
I am a therapist who has worked in community and outpatient mental health, treating mood disorders, trauma, grief and stress in several populations, including children, college students and seniors. I also have experience providing LGBTQ+-affirming care.
I am certified in DBT and have experience focusing on borderline personality disorder (BPD) as well as other issues that arise in our lives, such as emotional dysregulation, relationship issues, professional challenges, and generally enhancing our abilities to navigate everyday stress with new strategies.
I am a therapist who has worked in community and outpatient mental health, treating mood disorders, trauma, grief and stress in several populations, including children, college students and seniors. I also have experience providing LGBTQ+-affirming care.
I am certified in DBT and have experience focusing on borderline personality disorder (BPD) as well as other issues that arise in our lives, such as emotional dysregulation, relationship issues, professional challenges, and generally enhancing our abilities to navigate everyday stress with new strategies.
Hi, my name is Shoshana Zelcer. I am a licensed master social worker, and I work with clients from various different backgrounds. I mostly work with teenagers and young adults, and I assist them with different challenges, including self development, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, loss, and more. I offer a safe and supportive environment for my clients, and they feel comfortable sharing what they need to.
Hi, my name is Shoshana Zelcer. I am a licensed master social worker, and I work with clients from various different backgrounds. I mostly work with teenagers and young adults, and I assist them with different challenges, including self development, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, loss, and more. I offer a safe and supportive environment for my clients, and they feel comfortable sharing what they need to.
This space is for individuals from all backgrounds who may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or trying to make sense of anxiety, depression, trauma, or life stress. For many, especially within Muslim and South Asian communities, there can be a quiet pressure to hold everything together while balancing personal needs with family and cultural expectations. You may be looking for a space where you don’t have to explain yourself as much, where you feel understood and at ease. Together, we slow things down, explore what’s beneath these experiences, and begin to create a sense of clarity, relief, and a stronger connection with yourself.
This space is for individuals from all backgrounds who may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or trying to make sense of anxiety, depression, trauma, or life stress. For many, especially within Muslim and South Asian communities, there can be a quiet pressure to hold everything together while balancing personal needs with family and cultural expectations. You may be looking for a space where you don’t have to explain yourself as much, where you feel understood and at ease. Together, we slow things down, explore what’s beneath these experiences, and begin to create a sense of clarity, relief, and a stronger connection with yourself.
If opening up feels like too much—or you've been hurt when you tried before—I see you. Maybe you're carrying years of pain, disappointment, or silence. Maybe you're exhausted from pretending to be okay. You're not broken. You're not too much. You're just tired of holding it all alone.
You want to feel seen, heard, and safe. To finally let your guard down without fear. You’re longing for peace, for connection, for healing that actually sticks—and I want to walk with you through that. You don’t have to carry it by yourself anymore.
If opening up feels like too much—or you've been hurt when you tried before—I see you. Maybe you're carrying years of pain, disappointment, or silence. Maybe you're exhausted from pretending to be okay. You're not broken. You're not too much. You're just tired of holding it all alone.
You want to feel seen, heard, and safe. To finally let your guard down without fear. You’re longing for peace, for connection, for healing that actually sticks—and I want to walk with you through that. You don’t have to carry it by yourself anymore.
My ideal client isn’t perfect—they’re simply ready for change. They may feel stuck in cycles of stress, anxiety, or self-doubt, or find themselves repeating old patterns in relationships. What they’re looking for is a safe space to reflect, gain clarity, and learn tools that actually help them move forward.
Their goal is to feel more grounded, confident, and connected—to stop just getting by and start living in a way that feels authentic and fulfilling.
My ideal client isn’t perfect—they’re simply ready for change. They may feel stuck in cycles of stress, anxiety, or self-doubt, or find themselves repeating old patterns in relationships. What they’re looking for is a safe space to reflect, gain clarity, and learn tools that actually help them move forward.
Their goal is to feel more grounded, confident, and connected—to stop just getting by and start living in a way that feels authentic and fulfilling.
When you're navigating a major life transition, struggling in your relationships, or feeling overwhelmed by day-to-day stress, you don’t have to go through it alone. I strive to offer a warm, non-judgmental space where you can safely explore what’s beneath the surface and begin the process of emotional healing. My work with adults centers on helping clients uncover unconscious patterns, process repressed emotions, and reconnect with their inner sense of self.
I have a particular passion for supporting mothers who are navigating identity shifts, relationship challenges, or the emotional weight of caregiving.
When you're navigating a major life transition, struggling in your relationships, or feeling overwhelmed by day-to-day stress, you don’t have to go through it alone. I strive to offer a warm, non-judgmental space where you can safely explore what’s beneath the surface and begin the process of emotional healing. My work with adults centers on helping clients uncover unconscious patterns, process repressed emotions, and reconnect with their inner sense of self.
I have a particular passion for supporting mothers who are navigating identity shifts, relationship challenges, or the emotional weight of caregiving.
Accepting new clients for May 2026. I work primarily with teenage and adult men in NY who struggle with ADHD, addiction, or are feeling stuck, lost, and disconnected. My goal is to help you become the person you want to be; to work with you to achieve the goals that matter most to you. I believe the most effective therapy integrates both past and present—exploring how past experiences shape current challenges, while actively practicing new strategies in and outside of sessions to create change. My main areas of focus include men's mental health, ADHD, addiction, trauma/PTSD, anxiety, and academic stress and college prep.
Accepting new clients for May 2026. I work primarily with teenage and adult men in NY who struggle with ADHD, addiction, or are feeling stuck, lost, and disconnected. My goal is to help you become the person you want to be; to work with you to achieve the goals that matter most to you. I believe the most effective therapy integrates both past and present—exploring how past experiences shape current challenges, while actively practicing new strategies in and outside of sessions to create change. My main areas of focus include men's mental health, ADHD, addiction, trauma/PTSD, anxiety, and academic stress and college prep.
Today's world is difficult to navigate for endless reasons and I am here to support you being in control of all the ups and downs. Working with me you can expect a safe space to process emotions, develop resiliency, and regain control over thoughts, behaviors and feelings.
If you notice feeling stuck, anxious, or disconnected, while also seeking answers and tools to move forward. Welcome! Together, we’ll focus on building on your strengths and create meaningful, lasting changes that align with your values and aspirations.
Today's world is difficult to navigate for endless reasons and I am here to support you being in control of all the ups and downs. Working with me you can expect a safe space to process emotions, develop resiliency, and regain control over thoughts, behaviors and feelings.
If you notice feeling stuck, anxious, or disconnected, while also seeking answers and tools to move forward. Welcome! Together, we’ll focus on building on your strengths and create meaningful, lasting changes that align with your values and aspirations.
When your relationship feels disconnected or you're facing a deeply personal transition, it can be hard to know where to turn. You may be coping with conflict, betrayal, body image struggles, or the lasting impact of trauma. I help women and couples navigate emotionally intense experiences—from relationship breakdowns to eating disorders to reproductive challenges—so they can feel grounded, empowered, and ready to move forward. In therapy, I create a space where you can feel safe, supported, and understood. I work with survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault to untangle the impact of trauma and regain a sense of control.
When your relationship feels disconnected or you're facing a deeply personal transition, it can be hard to know where to turn. You may be coping with conflict, betrayal, body image struggles, or the lasting impact of trauma. I help women and couples navigate emotionally intense experiences—from relationship breakdowns to eating disorders to reproductive challenges—so they can feel grounded, empowered, and ready to move forward. In therapy, I create a space where you can feel safe, supported, and understood. I work with survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault to untangle the impact of trauma and regain a sense of control.
I am proudly rooted in the Bronx, and I’ve had the privilege of uplifting BIPOC communities throughout my journey. Over the years, I’ve worked alongside adults, families, and children navigating trauma, grief, substance use, housing instability, and mood challenges. My experience spans nonprofit, government, and clinical settings, shaping the way I support and advocate for others with empathy and understanding.
I am proudly rooted in the Bronx, and I’ve had the privilege of uplifting BIPOC communities throughout my journey. Over the years, I’ve worked alongside adults, families, and children navigating trauma, grief, substance use, housing instability, and mood challenges. My experience spans nonprofit, government, and clinical settings, shaping the way I support and advocate for others with empathy and understanding.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapist. I focus on stress recognition and compassionate responsiveness for individuals experiencing anxiety and depressive symptoms.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapist. I focus on stress recognition and compassionate responsiveness for individuals experiencing anxiety and depressive symptoms.
Supporting individuals across all ages and backgrounds, including BIPOC communities, who may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, substance use, relationship challenges, or major life transitions. This space offers culturally aware, inclusive support to explore emotions, understand patterns, and process past experiences without judgment. Using CBT, DBT, ERP, IFS, and person-centered approaches, the focus is on building practical coping skills, improving emotional regulation, strengthening self-awareness, and creating meaningful, lasting change in everyday life.
Supporting individuals across all ages and backgrounds, including BIPOC communities, who may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, substance use, relationship challenges, or major life transitions. This space offers culturally aware, inclusive support to explore emotions, understand patterns, and process past experiences without judgment. Using CBT, DBT, ERP, IFS, and person-centered approaches, the focus is on building practical coping skills, improving emotional regulation, strengthening self-awareness, and creating meaningful, lasting change in everyday life.
Feeling overwhelmed during your day, at work, at home, or in life? You don’t have to manage it alone. Stress, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions can make even daytime responsibilities feel exhausting. Therapy offers a supportive, non-judgmental space to regain clarity and balance.
I’m Bettina, a compassionate, experienced counselor and a mom who understands real-life demands. I specialize in working with children, families, and trauma survivors, and support individuals navigating anxiety, depression, and daily stress, with daytime (morning & afternoon) availability to fit your schedule.
Feeling overwhelmed during your day, at work, at home, or in life? You don’t have to manage it alone. Stress, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions can make even daytime responsibilities feel exhausting. Therapy offers a supportive, non-judgmental space to regain clarity and balance.
I’m Bettina, a compassionate, experienced counselor and a mom who understands real-life demands. I specialize in working with children, families, and trauma survivors, and support individuals navigating anxiety, depression, and daily stress, with daytime (morning & afternoon) availability to fit your schedule.
Are you looking to make a change and find more joy in your life? My focus is helping clients find solutions to challenges and to better manage the difficulties life presents. Whether you struggle with depression, anxiety, social skill challenges or interpersonal/family conflicts, I can help you build the skills you need.
Are you looking to make a change and find more joy in your life? My focus is helping clients find solutions to challenges and to better manage the difficulties life presents. Whether you struggle with depression, anxiety, social skill challenges or interpersonal/family conflicts, I can help you build the skills you need.
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