Therapists in West Islip, NY

The world is a very diverse place. Every person is so different and comes from a different perspective. I enjoy clients that are open to new experiences and willing to be challenged.

The stress from your external or inner world can sometimes make life feel overwhelming. Whether it’s stress related to family, work, relationships or the pressure you put on yourself - you deserve to receive support to take on these challenges. I provide an empathetic, compassionate, non-judgmental therapeutic environment to assist you with the stressors you are facing.

Are you feeling unhappy about your life at this point. often depression is masked with the use of alcohol, drugs or some other kind of compulsive behavior. I have over 30 years treating families, couples, and individuals with these problems. There is no need to continue unhappiness when help is available. Asking for help is the first step, take it now.

Have you lied awake at night, wondering why you just can’t find solutions to your problems? Do you seek a change in your life? Are you anxious about something - or about nothing? And can it ever be different? What if I told you that you have untapped potential and strengths already inside you to engage with and overcome your problems? As a compassionate, caring and experienced psychotherapist it is my goal to engage with you to recognize and utilize those untapped strengths in order to help you make the changes you desire.

Jamie Downie LMSW, DBT, CBT, REBT is an experienced mental health professional determined to create a welcoming and productive environment to foster growth for people of all ages and walks of life. Are you feeling like you want to make changes in your life, yet are unsure of how to get there? Do you feel down, anxious, or repetitive patterns of behavior are getting in your way? You may be in need of a safe place to process past trauma, support in understanding and changing unhealthy patterns, healthy coping skills, and/or a gentle push toward your goals. Seeking out therapy can be a great and empowering first step to creating change

My goal for our sessions is to support you to create a more authentic life, leading to relief and more satisfaction. Whether you have a specific need, or are looking for personal or relational evolutions, I offer a dedicated space to focus, explore together, and find new insights, a time to rage, to grieve, and to put the stars back up in the sky.

I'm a trans therapist who has experience working with clients from different backgrounds and needs. I specialize in depression, anxiety, OCD, anger management, identity development, life transitions, and more. As a multiculturally informed therapist, I understand the different dimensions and intersectionality of identity. I strive to help people from many communities (LGBTQIA+, TGNC, BIPOC, etc.) explore their identities and the resulting impacts on their lives. In addition, I understand the new stress and anxiety that comes for young adults transitioning to adulthood and am fully equipped to help ease that transition.

Jamie Downie LMSW, DBT, CBT, REBT is an experienced mental health professional determined to create a welcoming and productive environment to foster growth for people of all ages and walks of life. Are you feeling like you want to make changes in your life, yet are unsure of how to get there? Do you feel down, anxious, or repetitive patterns of behavior are getting in your way? You may be in need of a safe place to process past trauma, support in understanding and changing unhealthy patterns, healthy coping skills, and/or a gentle push toward your goals. Seeking out therapy can be a great and empowering first step to creating change

We are a new therapy practice ready to start working with clients as early as June 2024. Reach out today to secure an appointment so you can be first to start with one of our experienced clinicians before slots fill up! We provide individual, couple and family therapy in a beautiful and well-kept office suite, ensuring you feel comfortable throughout the therapeutic journey.

The therapeutic relationship is of the utmost importance throughout the course of psychotherapy. I invite clients to form an affirming alliance, while providing a space for empathy, honesty, compassion, and empowerment. This includes addressing your mental health experiences through your own story. I believe in an integrative approach that helps identify your immediate needs and unique obstacles, and pathways towards your life goals. Through a culturally-informed practice, I will support you as we navigate interpersonal relationships and self-exploration.

Accepting new clients! Are you or a loved one struggling to cope with issues like anxiety, OCD, addiction, depression, and trauma? Have these issues led to feelings of isolation, with nowhere to turn? Has it been challenging to find authentic connection with previous providers? At Elevate, our passionate and dedicated clinicians are here to help you and your loved ones become the best version of themselves.

Kyle is the Founder and President of Collaborative, a multidisciplinary clinical community focused on establishing effective, evidence-based treatment founded on an adaptive mentalization-based treatment model. He holds advanced training in mentalization-based and adaptive mentalization-based integrative treatment through the Anna Freud Centre for Children and Families. He specializes in complex attachment and identity-related disorders such as borderline, avoidant, antisocial, dependent, and obsessive-compulsive personalities, along with gender-diverse individuals.

Born and raised in Manhattan, I help patients achieve a goal of satisfaction and happiness in their everyday lives. As a board-certified social worker with two Master's Degrees (Psychology & Clinical Social Work), I have the education and experience necessary to treat individuals suffering from psychological stress and impairments. I've honed my assessment and intervention skills through years of working with patients in medical crisis, and have studied under some of the most prominent and successful psychologists, psychiatrists, and psychotherapists in New York City.

Life doesn’t have to be a struggle. I'm passionate about supporting individuals and couples to relieve suffering. My approach is a blend of various modalities to meet you where you are. The aim is to create an integrated treatment approach. This approach allows us to explore our earlier experiences while also embracing the present moment and its potential. In the work, we co-create practical action steps to help you move closure to your values. The incorporation of somatic techniques allows you to tune into the body's wisdom.

As a mental health researcher and expert in culture and identity conflicts, my therapy work starts with making space for your unique lived experiences, identities, and how you show up in your different worlds. I am trained in a range of evidence-based therapy techniques including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), interpersonal therapy, and psychodynamic therapy. I help my patients learn about themselves, explore issues that have led to emotional distress, and teach skills to manage the situations at hand. Therapy can involve exploring your past, present, and future challenges and pursuing an emotional growth to handle it all.

I work with unique individuals who are seemingly successful and happy but deep inside feel lost, alone, even if they are in a relationship, and often feel like they don't belong or struggle to be present in life. With expertise gathered from years of experience across borders, time zones and cultures, I dive alongside men and women into the deep ocean of darkness— including all types of diversity, in-between/intersecting identities, worldwide travelers, high-achieving/performing and creative people. I am Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) certified and was formerly a clinical supervisor and psychologist at Johns Hopkins University.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges? Are you confused about your gender, sexuality, or relationship with sex? Are you struggling to stop using substances that are causing life to feel out of control, but it feels like too much to take on alone? Finding a therapist to help and support you is the right place to start. If you thought, "Oh, that's me." when reading any of these questions, you've come to the right place. As you begin to talk about what you're going through in a safe and judgement free space, you will soon realize that healing is possible. I am here to join you in the chaos and help make sense of it all.

I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), or science-talk for "let's look at unhelpful thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and get you more helpful ones." I have worked in private practice for several years and have trained on both inpatient and outpatient psychiatric units. I received my doctoral degree from the Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology in June of 2016.