Therapists in Old Brookville, NY

I have several years of experience helping clients with an array of challenges. My clients are teenagers and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, and drug and alcohol dependency and abuse.

What is child therapy? Do children sit and talk over their problems like adults do? How do I know if my child needs professional help? And, what kind of therapist is best suited for my child? Most adults have a hard time understanding that children, especially very young children, can be in need of psychotherapy. In my private practice, where I specialize in the treatment of children and adolescents, parents bring children of all ages to me with a variety of reasons for their anxiety or depression. School related issues are quite common. Children who struggle with learning and attention deficit issues are prone to lowered self-esteem, often accompanied by behavior issues at home or in school. These children may also have developed problems making friends. Other children I see are feeling the effects of a transition or loss within the family. This could pertain to an illness, death, separation or divorce of parents, even the result of a parent's depression.

I am a Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years experience in the field, which includes providing counseling to adults, children and couples. As a member of the incredible staff of Long Island Psychology, our primary focus is ensuring our clients' comfort in treatment while developing a therapeutic plan that is tailored to their needs and strengths. I have helped guide individuals in overcoming challenges related to depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma/PTSD, codependency, addictive behaviors, gender dysphoria, grief, family conflict as well as many other issues that stem from biological and environmental sources.

My approach is grounded in a deep appreciation and respect for each person's life journey and unique path toward healing, growth and wholeness. I take great care in fostering a safe, nonjudgmental, collaborative environment, with space to breathe and explore. When discomforting symptoms and difficult feelings arise, it is natural that we all want them to go away. But when we take a moment to slow down, to be peaceful and really listen, they are like honest friends helping us unfold what is wanting loving attention to grow. By listening closely together, we can get to the heart of your private struggles and engage your strengths.

Does it feel like the world has recently been turned upside down? Perhaps you have been struggling with chronic anxiety and depression? If you are working through a transitory stage or feel stuck, therapy can help determine which patterns are keeping you from moving forward and provide a road map for change. Struggling with life issues such as peer and family conflict, problems maintaining appropriate boundaries, communication issues, low self esteem or grief? Therapy can help you identify what is keeping you stuck no matter where you are in your journey & help shift direction towards your goals.

When other people look at you, they think you have it all together, but inside you feel like an imposter barely keeping your head above water. Any positive thoughts are quickly replaced by insecurity and self-doubt. If you did everything right, why do you still feel so lost? You are more than your worst trait, your darkest thought, or your biggest failure. It doesn’t have to be this hard. Through therapy with us for your anxiety and depression, you can develop a deeper connection with and understanding of yourself, communicate with less stress, and experience more confidence in your personal and professional relationships.

I am a highly trained therapist with extensive expertise in the field. In 2018, after having my own therapy practice and working for various clinics and other group practices, I created JSL Mental Health Wellness, a psychotherapy group practice. I am the Founder & CEO of the practice. Myself and my team help children, individuals, families, & couples taking a holistic approach to mental health. We cater to all presenting issues and ages. I'm also a certified Mindfulness & Meditation Instructor. My priority is helping you develop and enhance coping skills/techniques to evolve into the best version of yourself so you can truly thrive.

My goal is to help you achieve a sense of control over your life, your choices, and your relationships. Oftentimes people come to therapy when they feel dissatisfied with some or all areas of their lives and they can't seem to figure out why or what to do about it. Through empathic listening, warmth, humor, and genuine engagement, I help people gain insight into their unique ways of thinking and operating and then work to build up strong, self-affirming thoughts and compassionate feelings to combat negative patterns. Therapy is hard work, but so worth the investment!

I received my Masters from Columbia University and trained at the Center for the Study of Anorexia and Bulimia. I am certified in the treatment of Eating Disorders as well as Dialectical Behavior Therapy. I help people understand and become curious about themselves. I challenge the negative thinking that plays endlessly in our brains. I work to help people develop their strengths, their voice and to regain agency in their lives.

Even on the best days, life can be pretty overwhelming. Finding the right therapist for yourself can be key to helping you get where you want to be in life. My name is Sara Braverman, LCSW and I want to help you unpack what is going on in your life. Everyone needs a person to confide in without judgement, with compassion and understanding. A living journal no one will ever read. Everybody needs a 'nobody'. A person who you can 'dump' all your troubles on and walk away feeling lighter. Tell me your struggles and let's work through them together in the hopes that you will be able to walk away feeling stronger.

We all hit rough patches in life, and sometimes experience difficulty after difficulty that can cause us to lose our sense of well-being, direction and purpose. If you're struggling with narcissistic abuse, anxiety, trauma, depression, or relationship issues, you don't have to suffer alone. The therapeutic journey is about discovering and rediscovering your resilient self so you can go on to live a life that brings you pleasure, harmony, and the skills to cope with life's unknowns.

I am a licensed clinical social worker, certified psychoanalyst and PsyaD candidate. Whether we are struggling inside of ourselves, with a loved one, or our children, it is helpful to understand why we may be struggling, and what we can do to change things in our lives. Anxiety and /or depression can leave us feeling lost and confused at times. Finding our way back through understanding can be rewarding and helpful. I treat children, adolescents, people who struggle with addictions and are ready for treatment, and families.