Alcohol Use Therapists in Two Bridges, New York, NY

During my 35 years of professional experience in the field of psychology i worked with the small groups under extreme conditions in the expeditions, performed forensic psychological services in Russian prisons and research in the airport, provided counseling services in family psychology and maladaptation. In America my major focus for the past 15 years is on on individual and couple therapy

Are you dealing with stressful thoughts or feelings? Maybe all the internal and external pressures is making each day harder, especially if you're navigating American culture as a person of color or of immigrant heritage. The weight you're experiencing may be limiting your capacity to process feelings, stay present, or feel joy. That's why it's important for you to build self-compassion, acceptance, and a sense of efficacy. You deserve a nurturing space where you can start putting yourself first.

For over 25 years I have been privileged to become closely involved with patients and their challenges. I value my relationship with each patient and couple, and provide a safe, warm environment. My goal is to bring about positive change by alleviating problems and providing relief from symptoms. Extensive training and experience combined with warmth and individualized attention are the ingredients which enable me to help my patients successfully achieve their goals. Since every individual and situation is different, I match the treatment to the patient, and not the patient to the treatment.

Dr. Robert Reiner is the Executive Director and founder of Behavioral Associates (BA), and has been practicing psychology since 1981. He specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for individuals, couples and families alone or in combination with Biofeedback, Neurofeedback, Virtual Reality Therapy (VRT) and QEEG assessment. Dr. Reiner is a warm, compassionate psychologist that personally meets with each new patient during the initial consultation to assess the patients' individual needs, match them with one of the expert clinicians on staff, and devise a treatment plan. While he views medication as a last resort, psychiatrists are available to prescribe when deemed necessary.

If you, or someone you love, are struggling with substance abuse, past trauma, relationship or communication setbacks, anxiety and/or depression, it can be overwhelming to fight these feelings alone.

Dr. Tracey Bassett a licensed clinical psychologist who practices on the Upper East Side in Manhattan. She was trained as a child and family therapist focusing on anxiety, mood disorders, school related issues, as well as oppositional and disruptive behaviors in children and adolescents. She specializes in working from a cognitive behavioral approach and has experience with evidence based treatments such as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Parent Child Interactional Therapy.

I am a Marriage and Family Therapist in private practice for over twenty-five years. I specialize in working with couples utilizing a psychoanalytic perspective. Additionally, I work with individuals and groups. Persons struggling with painful feelings such as anxiety, sadness, loss or depression, can be greatly helped by facing what are often experienced as insurmountable obstacles in a safe and secure therapeutic environment.

Because people are not defined by a diagnosis or demographic, I don't specialize-I individualize. I have extensive experience helping clients identify personal and professional goals while helping them focus on maintaining present commitments and expectations. Within a structured conversation, it is possible to address barriers-situational and emotional-and effectively develop a realistic plan for creating desired changes. I enjoy combining insight oriented psycho dynamic therapy with the goal setting aspects of cognitive behavioral therapy.

Psychological health is much more than the absence of problems and mental illness. Even when things seem to be going well we may still feel that there is something missing and that our lives lack the happiness, purpose, and vitality that we desire. My approach begins with the identification of your values. This becomes the foundation of our work together. We then explore thoughts and feelings that get in the way of living a more meaningful and satisfying life and replace them with strategies that are more values consistent and effective in the pursuit of a more satisfying life.

Muneera Zaidi, a New York State Licensed Mental Health Counselor, works primarily with individuals seeking recovery and support to cope with mental health disorders, alcohol and other substance abuse issues. Muneera also offers couple's and family sessions for patients seeking to strengthen their relationships which are typically impacted when one is struggling to balance their life and emotions.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Addiction Specialist with over 25 years of experience in the field. Through a cognitive behavioral treatment approach I provide my patients with a safe, trusting and comfortable environment that allows them the space to reflect, process and strategize ways to enhance their lives to live to their fullest potential. I currently serve on the faculty of the NYU Graduate School of Social Work as a Clinical Professor and advisor, and also provide clinical supervision to those clinicians seeking NYS licensure. I also work very closely with the NYC based court system.

I employ an eclectic treatment approach tailored to a client's goals and individual needs. My style is collaborative and non-judgmental. From short-term crisis intervention to longer term self exploration and growth, I utilize a range of therapeutic interventions including but not limited to CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and EMDR to support the process of change and the enhancement of one's life satisfaction.

Today's changing world has led to struggles with loss, grief and transition. These struggles threaten our physical, mental and spiritual health. When we are desperate for relief, poor coping can lead to devastating consequences such as addiction, depression, physical health issues, and other self-destructive behaviors. I believe that addiction affects the mind, body and spirit and is potentially life-threatening but treatable. Recovery is achieving one's best self physically, mentally and spiritually.

Anxiety, fear, low self-esteem, and depression are issues that often leave people feeling hopeless. These emotional states take a heavy toll on our relationships with our families and our partners. Understanding the body's response to stress is a helpful step in combating anxiety and depression. I help clients to feel more in control of their anxiety by teaching them mindfulness and stress management techniques. Through our work together, you'll learn stress management techniques and build your self esteem so that you can feel more in control of your life. .

I use an eclectic approach to help people overcome their anxiety, cope with stress, and improve their self-esteem and relationships. I specialize in short-term psychotherapy aimed at increasing self-awareness and identitying patterns in thinking and behavior that contribute to mood symptoms and relationship difficulties. I look forward to speaking with you about the challenges and problems that you are currently facing so that we can establish a plan to help you overcome them and lead a more satisfying and fulfilling life.

I am a psychologist with a diverse practice. I work with individuals, couples, adolescents and families, and conduct a variety of psychotherapy groups. My style is informal, supportive and interactive. I have extensive experience working with issues related to addictive and compulsive behavior problems, relationship issues, identity issues, and many other areas of clinical concern. My first aim is to establish a mutually comfortable rapport to provide an atmosphere of openness and to make self exploration an experience that is satisfying and immediately helpful in both the short and long term.

My name is Ronnie Figueroa. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. My practice is based on a holistic approach that focuses on the emotional, physical and energetic/spiritual aspects of people's lives. I have over 40 years experience. Healing should not take years. I work to help you identify and heal core Issues and develop a gentle practice that can accelerate your healing. People say my process has helped them more than other therapies they have tried. I offer telephone counseling, Skype, Zoom, and international calling. I look forward to helping you grow to your fullest potential

Welcome! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of New York with over 24 years of experience. I’ve worked in mental health, chemical abuse, homelessness, domestic violence, etc and have a wide range of experience that I use to inform my practice. I have experience working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families on issues such as depression, addiction, relationship issues, self esteem, and domestic violence, amongst others. As a social worker, my skillset is being able to see the bigger picture and I specialize in an empathic approach utilizing client-centered therapy.

I believe that each person wants to find fulfillment in life, and that through the therapeutic relationship, we can work together to achieve this goal. In today's world, there are so many pressures and obstacles that people face on a daily basis. I work to help people identify the factors that affect their lives, assist them in gaining insight into the causes of their problems, and develop real-life solutions to address problematic issues. I use techniques from various types of therapy to achieve this. I work to help people identify their strengths in order to increase resiliency and autonomy and develop growing self-respect.