Therapists in Plainview, NY

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

人といると緊張して疲れる、周りが何を求めているんだろうと気になって落ち着かない、異文化圏での生活にうまくフィットしている感じがしない、いつもどこかで自分はダメだと思っている、過去の辛い体験がまだ癒えていない感じがある…。そんな悩みを抱えているとしたらもう、一人で悩み続けないでください。これらは心の奥に隠されてきた”あなたらしさ”が伝えてくれているSOSです。 我々は自分が本来感じている感情に蓋をしたりしている時、不安や落ち込みの症状として現れたりします。今このページを見ているあなたはそういう不安などを抱えながら、それをどうにかしたい、変えたいと思っているのかもしれません。その「変わりたい」と思う心、自分のSOSに気づいていることはあなた自身が既に持っている力です。

私のセラピストとしての使命は、人種や、境遇に関わらず、全ての人が心のケアを受けられる世界を創ることです。 私は、社会から疎外されていたり、人生の中で困難を経験しているにも関わらず、安全な癒しの場を見つけられなかったり、共感してもらえるセラピストを見つけることができなかった方達へのサポートを提供しています。 日本人、アジア系、ハーフの方や、留学生、障害を持った方 へのサポートにも豊富な経験を持っています。私は、クライアントの課題、ニーズ、目標を第一に考え、一人ひとりに合わせたケアを提供出来るように最善を尽くすことをお約束します。 あなたの心に平和が訪れ、困難な環境を生き延びることのできる適応力を身に付けるために、私はどのようなお手伝ができますか？安心してご相談下さい。

With an infusion of humor and genuine warmth, I offer care that is direct, person-centered, and liberatory. By fostering a collaborative, empowering, anti-oppressive atmosphere, I actively support you as you navigate life's challenges while also celebrating your unique strengths. I encourage open communication, foster active self-discovery, and facilitate goal-setting to empower you on your personal journey toward growth, resilience, and overall well-being.

I am accepting new clients via Telehealth only at this time. I am a licensed clinical social worker with more than 10 years of experience. I have extensive experience in helping and supporting clients with a different range of mental health issues and life challenges. I provide psychotherapy in both English and Japanese. I have extraordinary experience working with people of Asian descent.

I have worked with individuals with a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, eating issues, substance-use, and self-harm. My approach is mainly psychodynamic with the incorporation of key CBT interventions to engage clients. I seek to provide a safe space for clients to build a trusting therapeutic relationship. I am warm, non-judgmental, and compassionate. I am also creative and curious.

Stepping into therapy and engaging in your own personal growth is empowering. We all manage an immense number of stressors in our daily lives, and therapy is a space where you can take time to pause, reflect, and grow. I work with individuals of diverse backgrounds—including adolescents and young adults—who are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, cultural adjustment, interpersonal stress, and more. I understand that every client’s needs are different and use various modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Psychodynamic approaches.

It is my strong belief that the systems we navigate directly impact our mental health and well-being, and that through recognition and critical consciousness of these influences, we can radically free ourselves. My therapeutic approach borrows from Freirean thought, acknowledging that individuals are masters of their own experiences and that collaboratively we will liberate each other. I believe growing up multiracial (Chinese; White) and queer positioned me well to see how uniquely multifaceted each person is. In my therapy, we will nurture a nonjudgmental and explorative space centering your growth.

Need a space to care for yourself and tend to your own needs? I welcome you. Healing through therapy, although sometimes stigmatized, is an experience that most of us need in the current world. Our lives have been disrupted by unexpected and devastating events, which intensifies our stress, anxiety and loneliness. There is no better time to connect. Partnering with me, you can create a space where you feel comfortable connecting with your tender parts, discovering your strength, and most importantly, being your genuine self with no apology. That’s my experience as a client of therapy, and also what I want to offer you.

"Storms Can't Hurt the Sky" - A Book Title by Gabriel Cohen

Welcome! I'm Ayaka and I'm a Japanese-American psychotherapist who works primarily with high-achieving adults and interracial couples in their 20s and 30s. Do you often feel burnt out from always being the "dependable" and "responsible" one? Ever find yourself battling endless self-criticism and an urge to do everything perfectly and be in control all the time? If you're struggling to break free from these patterns and seeking healthier relationships with yourself and others, I would love to help!

As a queer first-generation Asian American, I am passionate about the ways in which I can advocate for mental health in all communities. Culture, environment, the multiple identities you hold, and the societal systems in place can all be significant contributors to the stressors you face. In exploring these factors collaboratively with you, I hope to empower you to recognize your strengths and to draw upon them.

I am dedicated to working with clients whose personality and life experience were shaped by more than one culture: You might be an international student or in your 20's or 30's navigating anxiety. You might have been raised by 1st generation Asian parents or one and half or 2nd generation immigrants. You might be struggling in a relationship where you and your partner come from different cultural backgrounds not feeling understood. You are in the relationship but you both feel alone in the relationship. I love to help. I work with clients individually and as couples.

Let's begin by acknowledging that you have taken a crucial step forward just by beginning to search for a therapist. You are here because there is a part of you that wants to make a change in your life or to understand yourself better. You are hoping to become your best self at work and in your relationships, feeling ready to address a trauma or loss, or looking for help getting through a bout of depression or anxiety so you can feel like yourself again. My job is to support your process of discovering what is getting in your way, and to help you develop the skills, mindset, or insight you need to move forward.

I am an accomplished Psychoanalyst, Pre-Marital Counselor and EFT Couples Therapist, and strive to help individuals and couples find their harmony and achieve their life goals. If you are struggling with low self-esteem, anxiety or depression, I look forward to helping you regain your sense of self. If you are a pre-marital couple looking for guidance in achieving marital harmony and success, I look forward to helping you. If you are a couple or family in conflict, I will help you to understand why your relationship has broken down, and how to rebuild safety, trust and healthy communication patterns.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist in New York and New Jersey who provides individual psychotherapy to older adolescents and adults in English and Korean. I specialize in treating relational difficulties, depression, anxiety, trauma (emotional, physical, and sexual abuse and neglect), as well as stress and trauma related to immigration, racial and ethnic identity, as well as other identity issues. My approach to therapy is integrative, utilizing elements from various modalities, such as psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT).

We are a group of therapists of color in New York, whose approach to therapy is rooted in anti-oppressive philosophy. We are committed to providing trauma-informed, strength-based and culturally affirming treatments that center and value the richness of our clients’ lives. Our goal is to build authentic connections that allow for healing, self-discovery and transformation.

Thank you for visiting my page. You, who are reading this page, might be suffering from anxiety, depression, trauma and/or emotional destress. Or might you be doubting yourself and struggling with interpersonal relationships. With therapy, facing difficulties could be an opportunity for true healing and your personal growth. I am a New York State licensed psychotherapist. I am a certified AEDP therapist and a certified AEDP supervisor as well. Through a safe and warm relationship, in addition to establishing insights of your struggles, I will guide you through emotional and somatic experiences which are the key of real changes.