"For over 25 years, I have provided forensic consultation to New York State and Federal courts on criminal, family, and civil matters. Also, I see patients on a regular basis for neuropsychological testing to evaluate the effects of brain trauma, learning disabilities, and ADD on everyday living. In addition, sex offender work-ups (which include computer-based testing and clinical polygraph) are offered through my practice (NY Forensic) for the purpose of risk assessment and dispositional recommendations for the court."

"As a therapist, I like to cultivate a safe and brave space for each person to explore, holistically, the reason they've come to therapy. My approach draws from various theoretical orientations, including cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, rational emotive, and client-centered counseling in order to create an individualized plan that will help you identify the effective skills and tools you need in order to achieve your personalized goals. As we work together, I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs."

"Through our work together we will uncover ways to expand your strengths, identify unproductive patterns and develop healthier ways of seeing yourself. We will explore how past experiences impact your life and examine how the behaviors, feelings and thoughts that result may interfere with your efforts to achieve a more satisfying life.I utilize a wide array of approaches to guide clients towards increased self awareness and self acceptance"

"I am a psychotherapist with years of experience working with adults, children, adolescents, couples, and families. Some people come to therapy for help with depression, anxiety, or concerns about substance use. Some are facing obstacles in their careers or relationships. Others wish to help their children with behavioral, emotional or academic issues. Within a warm and supportive environment, I will help clarify your goals --and work towards them. We will identify negative patterns, and ways to cope. I am trained to assist those who feel overwhelmed because of past events and current stresses."

"I believe that everyone has the ability to make changes in their lives in order to be their best selves. I specialize in working with clients who struggle with anxiety and depression that impacts their relationships, well-being, and work performance. I help clients improve communication, create and nurture fulfilling relationships, and achieve their goals. I also have over 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families. I specialize in helping children and teens with a wide range of needs including anxiety, depression, ODD, ADD/ADHD, and Autism/ASD."

"Life does not have to be so painful or complicated. Unfortunately, we live in such a fast paced environment that more often than not we react instead of respond and our reactions may not align with our desires. My goal is to help you. Help you get through difficult moments, help you come to a better understanding of your behaviors and emotions, help you gain clarity during confusing times, help you understand the dynamics within your relationships, and help you see life in clearer terms. As a collaborator on this journey my goal is to provide a supportive, nurturing and safe environment for you to explore whatever needs exploring. "

"I am an experienced psychologist who specializes in psychological, psychoeducational and neuropsychological evaluations for children, adolescents and adults. I assess learning and behavior disorders, as well as AD/HD and autism spectrum disorders, and provide comprehensive educational/vocational/mental health recommendations. I provide parent and school consultation, as well as coaching for high school students struggling with executive dysfunction or poor study skills."

"Therapy is a journey that offers us an opportunity to gain perspective and aid in the facilitation of change. It takes courage to make this investment in one's self. Through the therapeutic relationship, we can foster a better understanding of ourselves, create more fulfilling relationships with others and cope better with the difficulties of life changes. My therapeutic approach is collaborative, empathic, and holistically focused. Through the utilization of a strengths-based perspective, I can incorporate various treatment strategies; therefore, therapy is uniquely tailored to reflect each individual's intrinsic strengths and potential for self-actualization."

"A deep connection between therapist and client is key to forming the trust necessary to overcome challenges in one's life. These blocks keep us from realizing our potential and can manifest in a variety of ways, from depression and anxiety, to relationship issues and job dissatisfaction. My approach to therapy is to use self understanding and awareness as a mechanism for change. Treatments could include psychoanalytic and psychodynamic techniques to access unconscious material or a more problem focused, short term approach depending on the issues at hand. I also work with Trauma using EMDR."

"Are you dealing with Substance Abuse,Depression, Bi-Polar issues, Anxiety, stress, Domestic issues. Is your child truant from school, oppositional? I have been providing psychotherapy services to children, Adolescents and Adults for over 18 years. During that time, i was able to developed a myriad of experience in Individual and Family counseling. I conduct an in-debt assessment of all clients. I allow clients to verbalize their feelings. I am patient and a good listener. I show empathy and respect for religious and cultural differences. Allow me to work with you."

"Sometimes in life, we face various problems or setbacks that impede our identity, self-esteem, relationships, and/or aspirations. Through therapy, we can safely and quickly develop ways to achieve your life goals and improve life satisfaction. I work dynamically and collaboratively to explore your inner thoughts and feelings to bring positive changes and meaning to your present life. In conjunction, I utilize specific ways to help you build your inner resources/skills to cope with daily life stressors, relationship problems, trauma, anxiety, depression, and other concerns. "

"I am a LMSW, native of Venezuela with over 10 years of professional experience. I have worked in outpatient and inpatient in hospital setting; Elmhurst and Metropolitan hospitals. I have worked with human Traficant, Domestic Violence, LBGTQA+, Substance abuse, HIV, among many other populations. My specialty is trauma. I am more that aware that dealing with PTSD is not easy. However, I have the experience and knowledge to help to stop being a victim and to start being a survivor. I am bilingual. I speak English and Spanish fluently."

"Therapy with me is a safe space where individuals can consider their current lives, assess their circumstances, and understand their past in order to live more fully. Therapy can help you better understand yourself, navigate life's daily stressors, and help you cope with major life changes and loss. I see a wide range of clients working respectfully with individuals from diverse cultural, ethnic, sexual-identity and -orientation backgrounds.I am trained in Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples, helping couples to stop negative negative emotional cycles, and communicate better together. "

"As a therapist, I understand and appreciate the mixed emotions that accompany one's decision to ask for help. It is my goal to create a space where you feel safe and supported as you share your personal story. My approach is collaborative, strengths-based, and non-judgmental. I will help you to increase awareness around your thoughts, feelings, and behavior so that you can make positive changes in order to live your happiest life."

"Are you a person who wants to live more of an authentic life, but are struggling with issues that keep you stuck and repeating old patterns? Do you feel sadness, lack of motivation, anger, or worry? Do you experience feeling trapped, weighed down by life, uneasy, or have difficulty making decisions? Are your relationships troubled or unsatisfying? Well, answer me this...do you WANT to feel aligned with who you truly are, experiencing more joy, relatedness, and flow? Or what about improve your overall well-being where you can achieve connectedness in your social, professional, and day to day life? "

"I see therapy as an opportunity to look deeply into yourself with curiosity and compassion, to learn to know, trust, and honor yourself, and to gain confidence to progress towards your own life goals. Through the therapeutic process, you can learn to navigate life's challenges by accessing the wisdom in your own feelings, and by learning to shift your actions to align with your most valued life goals. "

"My approach to therapy is individualized, interactive, and collaborative. Respecting your pace, I will help you to explore your current life challenges and uncover the habitual patterns that stand in your way. I will support you to increase awareness of your feelings, thoughts and how they impact your actions. Together, we can develop your inner resources and build the tools you need to achieve your goals. I believe that starting with compassion for oneself is key to bringing about lasting change. My work is informed by my experience in clinical social work, postmaster's training in Gestalt therapy, cognitive-behavioral, and family therapy."

"Whether you're trying therapy for the first time, resuming treatment, or looking for a better fit, you are making healthful steps to taking care of yourself. It may be that you want to alleviate your depressed mood, increase your self-esteem, reduce your anxiety, understand yourself and needs better, or learn how to have healthy relationships. You may also have past unresolved issues or are hard on yourself. I will approach you with warmth, empathy, and a nonjudgmental stance in understanding your current distress and will work with you in identifying your personal growth goals."

"We can all get trapped in a way of thinking or relating to the world that does not serve our end goals. I work with clients to help them become aware of these patterns, understand their origin and utility, while at the same time fostering the freedom, perspective, and skills to break away from these patterns when needed. I view therapy as a co-investigative process, where you and I can look together, with neutrality, curiosity and compassion, at the forces that are shaping your emotional life, and see if there might be a different way of experiencing the world."

"My practice focuses on individuals and couples, ranging in age from 18 to elderly. I strive to create a safe environment in which to explore life stressors, patterns of relating with others, and how past experiences impact the present. Areas of professional practice include anxiety/depression, chronic illness including HIV, grief/loss, relationships, sexual issues, separation/divorce, LGBTQ, family planning, career transition, and finances. I have extensive experience with addictions, and work collaboratively with clients, whether the goal is safer substance use, reducing use, or abstinence."