Therapists in Oyster Bay, NY

In therapy, my number one concern is creating a safe space for my clients to express themselves, whether it’s through art therapy or talk therapy, or maybe a little of both! I have found that once my clients feel comfortable and supported by me, they have been able to begin making exciting strides in their awareness of themselves and thus, make important changes to enhance their quality of life. My goal is to guide clients through their journey to their own self-discovery and gather the tools suited for their personality to successfully address life’s challenges.

My ideal client is trying to understand not only the root causes that created a less than optimal life functioning emotionally, socially, occupationally, academically, or intrafamilially, but the actual cognitive behavioral steps to remedy the problem. I believe most problems we encounter in our everyday lives can be improved upon and transformed into a life we have chosen.

Are you or your child: Emotionally exhausted? Struggling socially? Having a hard time in school or work? Unable to express themselves? Anxious? Experiencing a major life change? Experienced a trauma? Nervous about going to camp? The victim of bullying or conflictual sibling relationships? Being the bully? Struggling with learning disabilities or ADHD? Unable to communicate properly? A sibling of a child with a disability? Are you ready to make a change? If you answer yes to these questions, you and/or your child are ready to get to work!

I am a licensed social worker committed to supporting children, adolescents, and adults through life's challenges. I establish authentic and powerful therapeutic connections with clients, using warmth, humor, genuine curiosity, and deep empathy. I believe that in order for our children to flourish, they must be able to deal with their emotional world and treat themselves with more compassion. Young people experience more stress than ever before. It is deeply important to find meaning and begin to explore their unique strengths.

When you can't find the words to express your thoughts and emotions, let your creativity help you. Art Therapy is a non verbal and safe means to express your feelings and fears. As an Art Therapist, I can help you gain insight and help resolve interpersonal and emotional conflicts. Through Art Therapy I can manage behaviors, addictions, reduce stress and anxiety, increase self esteem and restore a sense of personal well being. I will help you to navigate your emotions and fears. Together we can overcome obstacles through verbal and non verbal techniques.

Deirdre built First Step Therapy & Wellness Group from the ground up and has been hands on every step of the way. Her work ethic is indisputable and she is completely invested in creating a cohesive work environment adhering to values such as mutual respect and equality. She believes healthy doses of restraint combined with self discipline are key components to her success both personally and professionally. Deirdre is highly regarded by her peers and is a long-standing staple within the community where she is committed to creating a safe secure environment for her clients and colleagues. Ms. Holland currently maintains an established private practice

I have been in the field since 2002 working with many people. I have experience with depression, self-esteem challenges, behavioral issues, issues within the relationship and family bond, and bipolar disorder. These are a only handful of the client's I have worked with. I have experience with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Asperger's ; however, I've worked with all types of Intellectually Capable individuals. I've also done a lot of work with parents both in the home and on the residential level. And I love working with couples.

I am here to give you a deeper sense of self and the tools to get where you wish to be. If you are in a dark place, on a life crossroads or grieving a loss of a loved one - please knock on my door and I will help you process your feelings and recognize your needs, after which we will start creating a new life for you! Together we will deal with depressed moods, anxiety (I will share an extensive anxiety tool box with you!) and stress. With me you will feel SEEN, gotten and cared for. You will feel empowered to go on, make life choices and handle everyday stress. You will feel supported. You can start creating new reality today!

In private practice for over 25 years, I have provided services to children, adolescents, adults and couples who are struggling with inner turmoil and the challenges of everyday life. I believe it is only by truly listenning to the bullied child, the nervous young man, the recently divorced woman, or the parents of an anorexic teen that a therapist can understand and provide the support and treatment that truly helps.

You are smart and sensitive...sometimes the world is just too much to make sense of. Not sure how to tell if you are anxious, depressed, over reacting or something else? Something’s wrong, but you don't know what it is. I will help you figure it out. Through an integrative approach of talking and mindfulness techniques developed over 40 years we work together to accurately identify your issues and with deep understanding find inner control of the root emotions that are causing difficulties.

Art allows people to express themselves and their ideas without having to put them into words. This is one of the reasons that art therapy is so effective especially with children and adolescents, Some of the issues that most benefit form art therapy include; trauma, physical and developmental disabilities, PTSD, ADD/ADHD and mental health or behavioral health issues.

I take pride in not being a “robotic” therapist. I personally believe being asked question after question will ultimately shut down a client and possibly worsen their anxiety about therapy or in general. I am able to effectively work on all issues while creating a comfortable and laid back environment for all my clients where they do not feel pressured. However, I will appropriately challenge you if I am observing oppositional tendencies, which are hurting your treatment goals; do not be nervous about being challenged, change and improvement require being challenged and getting out of your comfort zone!

Do you need someone to talk to? I am accepting new patients both in-person and via Telehealth. I have over 15 years of experience as a social worker and have worked in Behavioral Health Centers, Department of Corrections, Board of Education, and Forensic settings for over ten years. I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. My experience includes working with children and adults diagnosed with ADHD, ODD, Intermittent Explosive Disorder, Conduct Disorder, PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders, Suicidal/Homicidal Ideation, and Personality Disorders.

We are a private psychotherapy practice in Corona, Queens. We have extensive experience successfully assessing, counseling and supporting varying client populations in multiple settings, We have multiple bilingual specialized professionals for your service and care. We specialize in all types of psychological disorders, ADHD, ADD, ODD, Depression, Anxiety to name a few. We provide parenting classes, marriage counseling, psychotherapy for adolescents, group family therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, play therapy for children, students with academic and behavioral problems, response prevention and more.

Hello and welcome! About Building Connections is an outpatient, boutique-style private practice that provides counseling and ABA consultation services. We are person-centered and strength-based, meaning we will meet you where you are and from that point develop a course of treatment to help you achieve your individualized counseling goals. Our practice emphasizes human development and trauma informed care in working with all individuals- ages 0-100+.

I have trained and specialize in several modalities such as EMDR, Forensic, DBT, CBT, Family Therapy, Addictions etc. I provide ongoing assessment, diagnosis, psychotherapy and treatment planning to a socio-culturally diverse adult and adolescent population diagnosed with a full-spectrum of psychiatric disorders including bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, anxiety-related disorders, substance abuse and dependence, PTSD, ADHD, Post-Partum Depression, Trauma related issues, Family and relationship issues etc.

Welcome! ¡Bienvenidos! I am so amazed that you are taking the first step in improving your mental health! A professor from college once shared, "You're not weak for coming to therapy; You are strong". It takes amazing courage and strength to not only recognize when you are struggling with something but also, to ask for help. I counsel individuals who present with anxiety, a history of trauma, or those who have difficulty in managing stress. I hope that in our work together, I can provide you with a safe and comfortable atmosphere to help you strive through your struggles. I look forward to your FREE 15-minute phone consultation!

Feeling stuck or constantly stressed takes an enormous toll on one’s body. It leaves you exhausted, frustrated, and extremely overwhelmed. The activities you do everyday become interrupted and difficult to complete. If these feelings resonate with you, it’s time to create alternative ways to bring balance into your lifestyle. Music therapy can assist in increasing the awareness of your mind body connection and help you live the life you deserve.

Dr. Albert provides individual, group, family, and couples therapy. She has specialized training in trauma-focused modalities, cognitive-behavioral treatment for anxiety/depression, behavioral interventions for developmentally disabled populations, and supportive case management. Dr. Albert uses a strengths-based approach in unearthing patterns that undermine personal and professional growth.