Therapists in Oyster Bay, NY

Pregnancy and parenting through the early childhood years can be incredibly rewarding and incredibly challenging at the same time. I specialize in supporting families during the transition to parenthood through childhood. Whether you are experiencing the expected stress related to parenting in general or you have concerns about your child's development, behavior, mood, or sleep, I am happy to be part of your support team. I also have specialized certification in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C). We will work collaboratively to find unique solutions to support your family's needs and help you find the joy in parenting.

Seeking help is not always easy, but I have found that most patients end up feeling relieved and more optimistic once they have taken that first step. As a therapist, I try my best to make you feel comfortable and understood. I work in a supportive, interactive, and collaborative manner and it is my goal to help you develop tools, right from the start, to help you manage your situation as we continue to get to know one another. I have over 15-years experience working with adults, adolescents and young families with a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, difficult transitions, stress, and parenting challenges.

I work with people navigating changes in their life, specifically around family planning and care (fertility, pregnancy, parenting), and want help managing stress, anxieties, depression, and fears related to these life changes. My work centers on the mental health of pregnant and postpartum people and their families. Psychologically, the perinatal period is a time of tremendous opportunity for growth, reflection, and repair. It can also bring unanticipated emotional experiences that can feel isolating and uncomfortable. My clients are looking for ways to move through pregnancy and parenthood with more confidence and ease.

Does life feel overwhelming? Maybe you are struggling with recent transitions. Many of my clients come to therapy dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, or grief. I often work with moms who are struggling with fertility or postpartum depression, and couples who are thinking about adoption. Understandably, many people have hard time coping during these situations. Sometimes it feels like it's just too much. Fortunately, things can improve. I provide expertise and experience to support you with whatever you are going through. My goal is to help you with the difficult moments so you can get back to a life full of meaning and joy.

As a trained psychotherapist, I understand how anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, 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 and manage the stress related to this major life change.

I believe that the work of therapy is about developing a healthy relationship with oneself and with other people in your community in order to live a good and meaningful life. By providing a safe and non-judgmental environment, I can help you achieve this goal. I primarily work with women before, during and after pregnancy regarding issues of infertility and postpartum; with individuals, couples, families and small groups. My main practice is home-based.

I am committed to supporting women’s emotional health throughout the life course, including decision-making in relationships and career in young adulthood; exploring the role transition that accompanies motherhood; treating mental health challenges including mood and anxiety disorders that may present in pregnancy and postpartum; parenting adolescent children; and coping with midlife challenges in health, interpersonal relationships, the transition to menopause and “next chapters.”

I believe that therapy should be a safe place where you can share your most private thoughts and difficulties without fear of judgment. My therapeutic style is empathic, creative and collaborative. I provide a flexible, individualized approach to therapy while using research supported therapy techniques and tools. Together we will identify your goals for therapy and I will help you to increase your self-awareness and develop skills to help you achieve those goals.

As a dedicated Pediatric Medical Social Worker serving esteemed hospitals in New York City, my passion lies in supporting children, adolescents, and families as they navigate the challenges of chronic and life-threatening illnesses, as well as grief and bereavement. With a comprehensive grasp of the psychological, emotional, and social impact of these experiences, I place great emphasis on collaborative partnerships with clients, crafting personalized and family-centered therapeutic strategies.

The journey of starting and raising a family is filled with countless twists and turns. Parenthood, from preconception through the toddler phase and beyond, can be stressful, overwhelming, and filled with worry and insecurities. Despite fears and feelings of isolation, you don’t have to tackle this alone. Together we will explore struggles and develop insight into how your experiences may be impacting your current thought patterns and behaviors. We’ll also address your changing identity and expectations, develop realistic strategies to enhance your relationships, achieve your goals, and minimize difficulties in your daily life.

Pursuing mental health support is a courageous decision that has the potential to positively transform your life. Now more than ever, children & adults are faced with overwhelming challenges that impact how we function. Over the past 18 years, I’ve had the opportunity to work in direct clinical practice with many individuals, families, & groups regarding issues of anxiety, mood, emotional & behavioral dysregulation, impulsivity, grief, socialization, family conflict, parenting, & school-based challenges. Although some struggles are universal, including the impact of the pandemic, the experience & process is different for everyone.

You knew having a baby was going to be hard, but things still didn't go according to plan. You didn't have the birth experienced you had always hoped for, and now you're up all night googling to make sure you're doing all the right things to keep your baby safe, and managing your families differing ideas of that safety. You want the very best for your new family but being a mom isn't everything you had hoped. I can help you learn new ways to be the best mom possible. Let's work together to create the family life you've always wanted, raising happy, healthy children, despite continually difficult times.

I often see clients are hesitant to begin therapy for fear of needing to tell their life stories. This isn’t my style; I am much more interested in what is happening here and now. The details of the experiences that have happened previously will reveal themselves as needed throughout the therapeutic process. In therapy, my clients drive the bus and I simply help navigate them through the experience. I believe the therapeutic relationship between client and therapist is one that is built on trust and collaboration, which takes time to develop. My goal is to provide the type of therapeutic environment that my clients are looking for.