Dr. Lerner is a clinical and forensic psychologist, author, speaker, and emotional wellness consultant who focuses on helping people through challenging experiences. He is president of Lerner Psychological Services, P.C. in Melville, New York. As chairman & CEO of The National Center for Emotional Wellness, Inc., Dr. Lerner regularly provides practical information, training and support for organizations and corporations, educational institutions, healthcare providers and first responders around the world. Dr. Lerner specializes in the evaluation of law enforcement candidates and the confidential care of all first responders.

I work with adults and seniors, individuals, couples, families and groups struggling with anxiety, depression, and identity issues. I help by allowing you to tell your story, tap into your individual strengths to facilitate healing, achieve greater emotional intelligence, develop healthier communication styles and overcome your life challenges. Within a Strength-based, Client-centered environment, I utilize an eclectic approach using elements of Solution Focused Brief Therapy, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Positive Psychology

I work closely with individuals, couples, and families who are looking to improve the quality of their personal lives and relationships. Often, feelings of anxiety, sadness, or hopelessness can either result from or lead to difficulties in the quality of our interpersonal relationships. My therapeutic approach is a strength-based and solution-focused model of support that is geared toward identifying strategies to help people better manage their own personal emotions, while simultaneously strengthening their bonds with partners and other loved ones.

We are all multifaceted individuals with layers of life experience, hopes and dreams. Sometimes we just need someone to listen in a respectful, non-judgmental and empathic way. If you are feeling the stressors of life, family, work and more, please contact me. I would be more than happy to help you sort through it all and break down the life stressors into manageable pieces. Life can be difficult. Relationships, grief, anxiety are just some of the obstacles we may encounter. Let's get started on them now. Learning about ourselves and our own set of core values will guide us toward positive, sustainable outcomes.

The Landing Meadows Mental Health Counseling (MHC) is an integrative group practice using strength based and person centered approaches to therapy to help people identify and work towards achieving their life goals.

Anxiety and stress are normal reactions to life's challenges. Anxiety can help us focus on solving problems or achieving success. But when anxiety begins to spiral and take over, it can be paralyzing, negatively affecting our relationships, school/career performance and mental and physical health. If you are experiencing chronic worry, panic, obsessive fears, social anxiety, stress at work/school, or marital difficulties, I can help by teaching you proven strategies to conquer your symptoms by changing negative thoughts and unhelpful behaviors. You will learn more effective coping techniques, gain back control and focus more on living a productive, happier life.

At times life can be challanging & reaching out for support & assistance is necessary. Counseling is a way to have a non-judgemental professional help you manage your particular stresses & learn ways to cope. Whether its addressing past struggles or managing current ones appropriate treatment can help. You can improve relationships, overall health, focus & live happier! Bettina has several years of experience providing counseling.She is a mother, friend, & a real person who has the professional education & experience to assist you. Daytime, evenings appts provided via tele-therapy (online/video counseling) for individuals or couples

As a trained psychotherapist, I understand how anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, addiction, and major transitions can lead us to feel disconnected from ourselves and others. I will work with you with compassion, guiding you to effectively make changes and discover and create new habits that better serve you in creating the life that you want. My goal is to support you during these life changes and assist you with developing the skills to be successful in your journey. I have a passion for working with pregnant women and new parents to help them adjust to this new role and manage the stress related to this major life change.

Life is a journey and you will be hard pressed to find a completely smooth path along the way. The hard truth is that life can be filled with difficulties. However, everyone possesses inner strengths to overcome their barriers. I will assist you in bringing out these strengths and adopt healthy coping mechanisms.

Welcome! Today is a really big day for you. You have made a decision to make a change in your life for the better. You are to be congratulated and supported for this. I bet it wasn't easy getting here. Making these changes can get very complicated along the way. Are you ready to take the necessary steps to be the change you are looking for? Do you want to exceed your own expectations in your life? Are you focused, humble and willing to consider the thoughtful input of others in order to achieve your goals? If your answer is "yes" to these questions - then let's begin! One thing to consider... nothing changes if nothing changes.

I believe that everyone should have the opportunity to engage in self-reflection at some moment in their lives, whether they are transitioning through a major life event or struggling with daily stressors that impact their well-being. My goal is to create an opportunity for you to connect and develop a new awareness with yourself. Insight lies within. Therapy is a unique journey of healing your roots and discovering opportunities for personal growth.

Are you feeling anxious, sad, disappointed or overwhelmed? Do you need support in overcoming a significant obstacle in your personal or professional life or in making a major life decision? By providing a safe, caring and understanding therapeutic relationship, I will assist you in this journey. We will openly explore your difficulties, discuss techniques for coping with feelings, reach new resolutions, achieve solutions, establish and reach goals and improve your life and relationships with others. We'll use coping strategies to change unhelpful thoughts, behaviors and actions so that you can live a fulfilling, healthy and joy-filled life.

Using the science-based technique (CBT) cognitive behavior therapy, I will help you explore thoughts about people, places, and things in your life. We can either learn to be happier in the lives we have, or gain the strength and motivation to change it into the life we want. Therapy is best when it is a conversation between two genuine people. I like the analogy of the therapist as a seasoned woodsman, who meets you, lost in your personal forest. As you walk and talk, the woodsman subtly uses known cues about how to get out of the woods.

Smiling is hard when there’s only pain inside. High anxiety, racing thoughts and loneliness overshadow every hint of joy in your life. As your energy plummets, small tasks become huge. Just talking seems like a chore. Irritability and exhaustion are a constant battle. Loved ones complain that you are removed and shutdown. You want to let them in, but it’s hard to trust anyone. It’s become impossible to turn off that negative voice in your head that keeps saying you aren’t good enough. No one understands. Everything triggers you. The past is tied up with the present, your thoughts are dark, and you’re afraid of losing everything

Dealing with being overweight has an enormous impact on everything about us. Many of us manage so many things and don't understand why this issue is so hard and different for us. We can become critical and feel defeated. We do, however, have realistic solutions-we just have to unlock our obstacles. I specialize in helping my clients work through these all too familiar patterns in a supportive and empathetic way. Maintaining my own 100+ pound weight loss has given me tremendous insight on managing a lifelong mental battle with obesity. Treatment helps you cope with life's obstacles.

People run into relationship problems for all sorts of reasons. You may be struggling to meet someone you connect with. Or, if you are in a blended family, integrating new family members and reconciling differences in parenting styles can cause a lot of stress and tension. Different expectations for the relationship often create unique challenges for couples and everyone brings their own baggage to the relationship. And if you are in a LGBTQ or Neurodiverse (Autism/ASD)relationship , you may be struggling to navigate the nuances of your partner’s behaviors or needs. I can provide clarity, insight and direction for your struggles.

Anxiety, worry, depression, feeling lost and out of control can affect us at different times in our lives, but when these feelings become overwhelming, or are interfering with leading a happy, productive life, we search for help and answers. I commend you on taking the first step toward wholeness. Together we will work on building the necessary tools and skills utilizing evidence-based theraputic approaches. The goal is to empower you to work through your current issue and any future ones. We will start from where you are now and work towards where you are determined to go.

Taking those first steps towards seeking help is no easy task, so take a brief moment to congratulate yourself on your initial efforts! Throughout my years of experience, it has been my mission to assist individuals to improve their emotional lives and to help them find the peace they are seeking. I have extensive experience working with adults, teens and children. I have successfully helped individuals struggling with relationship issues, addictions, anxiety, depression, parenting issues and various family/life conflicts.

I am a caring and compassionate person. I help clients by listening and guiding them through transitions that will bring more balance into their lives. I use my skills to get to the root of the problem. When we get to the root, clients begin to have more clarity and take steps forward toward a positive future. You will save time and money by making session appointments on your time-frame. Use your laptop, PC or Smartphone. Sessions are conducted over a HIPPA Compliant video conferencing platform. I will guide you through the process. I am here throughout your journey on you becoming your BEST!

ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS. Everyone functions uniquely. I focus compassionately on emotions, thoughts, behaviors, and relationships to examine patterns and slowly change them. Our ability to observe and use our will to change are the most powerful tools we possess to bring about changes we desire. Everyone experiences depression, anxiety, insecurities, doubt, and grief, but we can decide how to deal with life's changes, challenges, and transitions. Note: I do not accept insurance; instead, I take payment from you directly and you submit a receipt I give you to your insurance company for out of network benefits you may have.