Meritain Health Therapists in Valley Stream, NY
Many people come to therapy feeling emotionally exhausted, unheard, or unsure how to make sense of what they’re feeling. You may know something is off, but struggle to name it — or feel disconnected from yourself after years of holding things together, putting others first, or learning to stay quiet or perform just to get by. My approach to therapy is warm, grounded, and collaborative. I believe healing begins when people feel genuinely seen, acknowledged, and supported — not rushed, minimized, or treated like a problem to fix.
Many people come to therapy feeling emotionally exhausted, unheard, or unsure how to make sense of what they’re feeling. You may know something is off, but struggle to name it — or feel disconnected from yourself after years of holding things together, putting others first, or learning to stay quiet or perform just to get by. My approach to therapy is warm, grounded, and collaborative. I believe healing begins when people feel genuinely seen, acknowledged, and supported — not rushed, minimized, or treated like a problem to fix.
Many people silently carry the weight of self-doubt, relationship challenges, school or performance stress, or even habits that feel hard to break. You may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward. You want clarity, healing, and healthier relationships but aren’t sure where to start. Together, we can explore what’s holding you back and help you find balance, confidence, and growth.
Many people silently carry the weight of self-doubt, relationship challenges, school or performance stress, or even habits that feel hard to break. You may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward. You want clarity, healing, and healthier relationships but aren’t sure where to start. Together, we can explore what’s holding you back and help you find balance, confidence, and growth.
“Healing is an art. It takes time, it takes practice, it takes love.” – Maza Dohta
Life can feel overwhelming, especially when anxiety, depression, trauma, self-harm behaviors, or major life transitions make it difficult to regain your balance. If you’re feeling stuck, uncertain, or weighed down by painful experiences, you don’t have to navigate it alone. Healing is possible, and together we can move toward greater clarity, resilience, and self-acceptance.
“Healing is an art. It takes time, it takes practice, it takes love.” – Maza Dohta
Life can feel overwhelming, especially when anxiety, depression, trauma, self-harm behaviors, or major life transitions make it difficult to regain your balance. If you’re feeling stuck, uncertain, or weighed down by painful experiences, you don’t have to navigate it alone. Healing is possible, and together we can move toward greater clarity, resilience, and self-acceptance.
Being different is not something to fix—it is something to understand and embrace. I believe that each person’s path is unique, and that therapy can help you navigate life’s challenges while staying grounded in your authentic self. My work is rooted in creating a safe, supportive space where growth feels possible and aligned with who you are. Together, we will work through obstacles, strengthen self-acceptance, and move toward intentional growth.
Being different is not something to fix—it is something to understand and embrace. I believe that each person’s path is unique, and that therapy can help you navigate life’s challenges while staying grounded in your authentic self. My work is rooted in creating a safe, supportive space where growth feels possible and aligned with who you are. Together, we will work through obstacles, strengthen self-acceptance, and move toward intentional growth.
I have first hand experience as a member of the neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, and kink communities, and thus have a unique ability to provide insight and support to other members of those communities. I was inspired to become a therapist because of my own experiences with therapy and a desire to help those in marginalized communities
I have first hand experience as a member of the neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, and kink communities, and thus have a unique ability to provide insight and support to other members of those communities. I was inspired to become a therapist because of my own experiences with therapy and a desire to help those in marginalized communities
Many people find themselves changing to fit those around them. Through growth and self-discovery, it’s possible to embrace your uniqueness and live authentically, bringing a new sense of confidence and clarity to their lives. Everyone’s path is different, and despite life’s challenges, I believe we all have the ability to take control and move toward the life we want. My goal is to offer a safe, supportive space where we can explore these challenges and work together toward self-acceptance and resilience.
Many people find themselves changing to fit those around them. Through growth and self-discovery, it’s possible to embrace your uniqueness and live authentically, bringing a new sense of confidence and clarity to their lives. Everyone’s path is different, and despite life’s challenges, I believe we all have the ability to take control and move toward the life we want. My goal is to offer a safe, supportive space where we can explore these challenges and work together toward self-acceptance and resilience.
I have learned that people may forget what you said but people will never forget how you make them feel. - Maya Angelou. That's my motto. My goal is to make people feel comfortable and safe in my presence. Life can bring about unpredictable and chaotic challenges and situations which can disrupt your mental, physical, spiritual and emotional well being. Life can be challenging. It will knock you off balance. We can get back on balance together as I utilize a client-centered approach which will enable you to uncover your strengths as well as empower, strengthen and gain confidence to overcome life's challenges.
I have learned that people may forget what you said but people will never forget how you make them feel. - Maya Angelou. That's my motto. My goal is to make people feel comfortable and safe in my presence. Life can bring about unpredictable and chaotic challenges and situations which can disrupt your mental, physical, spiritual and emotional well being. Life can be challenging. It will knock you off balance. We can get back on balance together as I utilize a client-centered approach which will enable you to uncover your strengths as well as empower, strengthen and gain confidence to overcome life's challenges.
Hello! I'm Regine a bilingual (English and Haitian Creole) LCSW who specializes in Mental Health, Family Therapy, Crisis Intervention, Career Counseling, and Trauma Recovery. I have over 20 years of experience providing Social Work Services to individuals from diverse social, economic, cultural, spiritual, and developmental populations. I provide Social Work Services to individuals from diverse social, economic, cultural, spiritual, and developmental populations. I practice fostering a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their challenges and strengths in a compassionate and personalized model.
Hello! I'm Regine a bilingual (English and Haitian Creole) LCSW who specializes in Mental Health, Family Therapy, Crisis Intervention, Career Counseling, and Trauma Recovery. I have over 20 years of experience providing Social Work Services to individuals from diverse social, economic, cultural, spiritual, and developmental populations. I provide Social Work Services to individuals from diverse social, economic, cultural, spiritual, and developmental populations. I practice fostering a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their challenges and strengths in a compassionate and personalized model.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and CASAC-T who provides warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental care for adolescents and adults. I use CBT, ACT and Motivational Interviewing to help clients build coping skills, navigate stress and create meaningful, lasting change. I work with adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, life transitions, relationship stress and co-occurring disorders. I support clients in building coping skills, improving emotional wellness and navigating complex personal and family challenges.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and CASAC-T who provides warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental care for adolescents and adults. I use CBT, ACT and Motivational Interviewing to help clients build coping skills, navigate stress and create meaningful, lasting change. I work with adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, life transitions, relationship stress and co-occurring disorders. I support clients in building coping skills, improving emotional wellness and navigating complex personal and family challenges.
Have you found yourself riding emotional waves or constantly teetering between highs and lows? You’re not alone and you’re not too much. Life doesn’t come with instructions, and when you feel things deeply, it can become overwhelming. Sometimes, what’s needed most is a safe, supportive space to slow down and make sense of what’s happening beneath the surface.
“Emotions are not problems to be solved. They are signals to be understood.” – Vironika Tugaleva.
Have you found yourself riding emotional waves or constantly teetering between highs and lows? You’re not alone and you’re not too much. Life doesn’t come with instructions, and when you feel things deeply, it can become overwhelming. Sometimes, what’s needed most is a safe, supportive space to slow down and make sense of what’s happening beneath the surface.
“Emotions are not problems to be solved. They are signals to be understood.” – Vironika Tugaleva.
I specialize in helping individuals navigate the deep and often overwhelming challenges of trauma, anxiety, and depression. My passion is supporting people as they heal from emotional wounds and rediscover a sense of safety, balance, and self-worth.
I bring experience working with those affected by trauma, mood disorders, and emotional dysregulation, using an integrative approach that combines trauma-informed care, internal family systems (IFS), cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), somatic therapy, mindfulness, and brain based tools.
I specialize in helping individuals navigate the deep and often overwhelming challenges of trauma, anxiety, and depression. My passion is supporting people as they heal from emotional wounds and rediscover a sense of safety, balance, and self-worth.
I bring experience working with those affected by trauma, mood disorders, and emotional dysregulation, using an integrative approach that combines trauma-informed care, internal family systems (IFS), cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), somatic therapy, mindfulness, and brain based tools.
I work best with adults struggling with self esteem, past trauma, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and stress management. I look to help clients process their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors, create a deeper awareness and understanding of themselves, and ultimately develop self-compassion, relief from symptoms, and positive change. I work collaboratively with clients to identify both positive and negative patterns or areas for potential growth in their lives, create goals for themselves and improve at their own pace.
I work best with adults struggling with self esteem, past trauma, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and stress management. I look to help clients process their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors, create a deeper awareness and understanding of themselves, and ultimately develop self-compassion, relief from symptoms, and positive change. I work collaboratively with clients to identify both positive and negative patterns or areas for potential growth in their lives, create goals for themselves and improve at their own pace.
My goal as a counselor is to help you in your journey and support you with your daily and life-changing challenges. I have worked with individuals, groups, and families aged 13 to 65 for over 25 years. They were seeking to learn new skills to manage and reduce anxiety, cope with depression, and stress-related conditions resulting from school-related issues, environmental issues, life transitions, family and relationship challenges. My preferred professional approach with each of my clients is collaboration. My primary aim is to offer non-judgement support to help you gain hope, self-confidence, and take ownership of your treatment.
My goal as a counselor is to help you in your journey and support you with your daily and life-changing challenges. I have worked with individuals, groups, and families aged 13 to 65 for over 25 years. They were seeking to learn new skills to manage and reduce anxiety, cope with depression, and stress-related conditions resulting from school-related issues, environmental issues, life transitions, family and relationship challenges. My preferred professional approach with each of my clients is collaboration. My primary aim is to offer non-judgement support to help you gain hope, self-confidence, and take ownership of your treatment.
Many people move through life feeling unheard, overwhelmed, or unsure of how to set boundaries with the people around them. It’s easy to lose yourself when you’re constantly taking care of everyone else or trying to keep the peace. Therapy can be a place where you finally get to slow down, breathe, and feel seen without pressure.
My approach is gentle, calm, and grounded. I take time to understand who you are, the relationships and environments around you, and what you need to feel safe. Together, we move at a pace that feels comfortable — never rushed, never forced.
Many people move through life feeling unheard, overwhelmed, or unsure of how to set boundaries with the people around them. It’s easy to lose yourself when you’re constantly taking care of everyone else or trying to keep the peace. Therapy can be a place where you finally get to slow down, breathe, and feel seen without pressure.
My approach is gentle, calm, and grounded. I take time to understand who you are, the relationships and environments around you, and what you need to feel safe. Together, we move at a pace that feels comfortable — never rushed, never forced.
Ashley Dixon
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MS, LMHC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Sometimes it can be hard to accept help. In a world where we are taught to meet every challenge with a brave face and a stiff upper lip, “help” can seem like a dirty word. But it is only when we acknowledge our need for help that we can truly begin to progress and flourish. It is this understanding that guides my practice as a therapist. It is this appreciation of the benefits of help that led me to this field. Open and honest communication is the hallmark of any relationship, and the therapeutic one is no exception. I believe a collaborative, respectful relationship with clients will always yield the best results.
Sometimes it can be hard to accept help. In a world where we are taught to meet every challenge with a brave face and a stiff upper lip, “help” can seem like a dirty word. But it is only when we acknowledge our need for help that we can truly begin to progress and flourish. It is this understanding that guides my practice as a therapist. It is this appreciation of the benefits of help that led me to this field. Open and honest communication is the hallmark of any relationship, and the therapeutic one is no exception. I believe a collaborative, respectful relationship with clients will always yield the best results.
Starting therapy can feel like a huge step. You deserve a confidential space where you feel truly seen and understood. As a Black, queer, cisgender man, my personal journey to mental wellness taught me how vital it is to work with a therapist who is safe, relatable, and authentic. I bring that commitment—and a focus on what makes you uniquely you—to every session.
I help clients navigate the complexity of their relationships, process past experiences, and manage the stresses of daily life.
Starting therapy can feel like a huge step. You deserve a confidential space where you feel truly seen and understood. As a Black, queer, cisgender man, my personal journey to mental wellness taught me how vital it is to work with a therapist who is safe, relatable, and authentic. I bring that commitment—and a focus on what makes you uniquely you—to every session.
I help clients navigate the complexity of their relationships, process past experiences, and manage the stresses of daily life.
I work with you in identifying and changing patterns, thoughts, and behaviors that are no longer serve you and develop goals tailored to your needs. Together we will explore your fears, values, and goals so that you can build the life you want. I specialized in working within the BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities however I welcome those of all backgrounds, religions, and identifies. My goal is to help you find your inner wisdom to create change in how you navigate difficult personal, academic, social, and or emotional situations.
I work with you in identifying and changing patterns, thoughts, and behaviors that are no longer serve you and develop goals tailored to your needs. Together we will explore your fears, values, and goals so that you can build the life you want. I specialized in working within the BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities however I welcome those of all backgrounds, religions, and identifies. My goal is to help you find your inner wisdom to create change in how you navigate difficult personal, academic, social, and or emotional situations.
How are you feeling today? Are you caught up with everyday life? Are you at your limits, where you cannot see the light at the end of the tunnel? Sometimes, life can be overwhelming and challenging for us. You may be experiencing anxiety, depression, grieving a loved one, or a life transition. I am here to provide a safe, warm and friendly space for you to tell your story. We will collaborate on healing, reaching your best self, and transforming old patterns that no longer serve you.
How are you feeling today? Are you caught up with everyday life? Are you at your limits, where you cannot see the light at the end of the tunnel? Sometimes, life can be overwhelming and challenging for us. You may be experiencing anxiety, depression, grieving a loved one, or a life transition. I am here to provide a safe, warm and friendly space for you to tell your story. We will collaborate on healing, reaching your best self, and transforming old patterns that no longer serve you.
Welcome! As an experienced mental health therapist in NY I specialize in anxiety, ADHD, and recovering from emotionally immature parents. I provide a collaborative and non-judgmental space healing and growth for adults. Using a blend of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), I help clients identify negative thought patterns, develop effective coping strategies, and build resilience. My approach is tailored to empower individuals to break free from their inner critic to help foster lasting change in their personal lives.
Welcome! As an experienced mental health therapist in NY I specialize in anxiety, ADHD, and recovering from emotionally immature parents. I provide a collaborative and non-judgmental space healing and growth for adults. Using a blend of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), I help clients identify negative thought patterns, develop effective coping strategies, and build resilience. My approach is tailored to empower individuals to break free from their inner critic to help foster lasting change in their personal lives.
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.
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