Therapists in Woodbury, NY

A substantial subgroup recovering from COVID-19 are experiencing cognitive and/or Neuropsychiatric symptoms associated with the infection. I am providing screening and assessment of such symptoms. I am also working with the treatment of individuals recovering from COVID-19 providing Behavioral Medicine services. Panic attacks and overwhelming Anxiety including, Obsessive Compulsive Symptoms, PTSD, and Phobias have been observed. Alterations in mental status, decreased attention, focus, and cognitive fatigue are some of the neurocognitive symptoms worked with. The latest research and Best Practice Treatments are utilized.

Hello! I understand the importance of finding someone you will feel comfortable with to discuss difficult times and intimate issues you have endured or are enduring. I will provide a comfortable and safe environment to support you through your journey of life. You will strengthen your inner character and learn new ways of managing change, distress, depression, anxiety, fear, negativity, and traumatic experiences. You will gain self-awareness and establish an array of positive and uplifting ways of thinking. In addition, work towards breaking old habits or ways of thinking that will no longer serve you as you move towards a new and brighter future.

Are you struggling with worry, rumination, obsessiveness? Is it hard to get moving, complete tasks, pay attention? Have you lost interest in people and things? Is your teenager or adult child struggling with life, school, social, or behavioral difficulties? Lets have a 10 minute, free consultation to talk about psychotherapy, cognitive behavior therapy or a psychological evaluation for your child's school, college, or SAT/ACT/LSAT/MCAT exam. In my 22 year career, I've helped countless teenagers, young adults, adults, and veterans turn their wants, goals, and challenges into positive, lifelong changes including healthy relationships.

You have a made a courageous and meaningful step in your life by searching for a therapist. Together we can make your life a beautiful place to live in. It can be a difficult journey but you don't have to do it alone. I work with individuals of all ages and with a wide variety of concerns ranging from Anxiety, Depression to self injurious behaviors and family conflict. I do have an area of expertise: I see adults, young adults and children who are experiences grief and loss.

As a psychotherapist I work from a compassionate and empathetic perspective. My work takes in to account the whole person by exploring my client’s life experiences in order to build increased awareness to promote growth and a deeper sense of healing. I help clients to identify undiscovered potential, create positive change, and work through a multitude of issues. Clients come to me to work through anxiety, depression, trauma, educational issues, low self-esteem, times of transition and relationship issues. I work with all types of clients. I frequently work with those struggling with anxiety and various ways in which it manifests.

My gift is my extraordinary ability to connect with my clients. Our work will be directed toward balancing and healing your mental health, and toward being fully alive and happy. I will empower you to successfully cope with your personal issues and life's challenges, and identify and resolve the problems that are negatively impacting your life and your relationships. My clients experience me as warm, compassionate, and authentic. My caring, attentive listening is punctuated by reflective comments and questions. I will help you to gain self-acceptance and to achieve the positive transformation that you truly deserve.

My practice focuses on helping children, teens and young adults meet the behavioral, social and daily life challenges they face. Does your child seem stressed? Are they having issues in school? Do they have problems relating to their peers?

"You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think." (A.A. Milne). Helping a client become or feel more empowered is a key approach I take in my practice. I focus on helping my clients reflect on personal issues in order to better understand them and make the positive changes they desire to make.

Through out my experiences with different client populations with unique life challenges I have come to appreciate emotional turmoil and addictive behaviors and to understand where these problems originate. I have learned to appreciate that what the individual needs is a non judgmental environment where he or she can identify the path to a healthy life and hope.

The decision to begin psychotherapy can be a life-changing one. I approach my practice with this in mind. I work with each person collaboratively to address immediate as well as long-standing issues and concerns with a focus on understanding underlying causes. My goal is to enhance each individuals inherent capacity for growth, development and self-awareness. I also have experience with infertility and reproductive disorders. I am an experienced psychologist and psychoanalyst and work with adults and adolescents.

Awareness is everything and so is attitude. Through awareness, we can change attitudes. I am passionate about working together with individuals and families during challenging times. My passion is empowering clients to reach their full potential, uncovering their untapped strengths and resources to increase over-all satisfaction and well-being.

I have been in private practice for 27 years. I have also worked in a school setting for over 30 years. In addition to my clinical experience, I have expertise dealing with school related issues of both mainstream and special education students. I love working with couples, those with anxiety, men dealing with issues of aging, women trying to understand men, health issues, and those with depressed moods. I typically work with adolescents and adults, but am there for parents who need guidance working with their children. I do what works best for each client. We're all individuals and our needs are different.

I am a warm and inviting therapist that has created a sacred space with your healing in mind. I offer my clients the elements that I find most valuable in any therapeutic relationship; support, encouragement, empathic listening, non-judgement, interaction, collaboration, and trust. With a varied toolbox and skill set that we can draw upon, I enjoy blending evidence based practices with more creative approaches when called for. Some clients are open to including mind/ body based practices in their work with me while others may pursue a more traditional route. Ultimately, we will work collaboratively on the issues you are facing.

"I recognize the process of selecting a therapist can be daunting especially when one is dealing with mental health, behavioral or relational issues. Although there are many factors involved in this process, I believe the connection between the individual and therapist is the most important element so my first priority is to create a safe non-judgmental environment."

In our practice, we work with individuals, families and groups. We focus on helping children, teens and young adults with their daily life challenges. Are you struggling to connect with your teen? Is your child having trouble in school or issues with their peers? Our outstanding team of clinicians can address the issues and explore coping strategies to assist now and for future success.

One of the most difficult steps of embarking on the therapeutic journey is making the initial call to seek services. I recognize that at any age it can be considerably difficult to open up to a complete stranger. As a therapist, I focus much of my attention on creating and maintaining safe relationships with my clients.