Prolonged Exposure Therapy in Suffolk County, NY

Many of my clients are Law Enforcement, First Responders, Active Military, and Veterans who have been reluctant to begin therapy. My areas of specialty are anxiety & depression, trauma, alcohol/substance use, dual-diagnosis, and addressing the issues that result from these problems such as interpersonal and relationship issues, self esteem issues, and overall poor coping skills. When clients reach out to me, whether through email or voicemail, I make every attempt to return the correspondence. I want my clients to feel heard and that begins at the initial outreach. Please leave me a message, I'll respond at my earliest convenience.

I have a small personalized practice where I specialize in Depression & Anxiety issues for children, teens, adults, and the elderly. I provide a therapeutic environment that is safe, supportive, and without judgment. Through the use of talk therapy and other techniques, such as cognitive behavioral therapy and prolonged exposure therapy, I will be able to help you meet your goals.

My practice is a virtual psychotherapy practice that provides short-term (3-9 months), quality, and evidence-based mental health care to effectively and efficiently treat an array of mental health diagnoses and symptoms in adults (ages 18-65+). My goal is to help you become your own therapist by the end of treatment so you can confidently maintain the gains you made in therapy on your own as you move forward in your life.

Life is unpredictable and can feel difficult to manage. It can feel like there is nobody to confide in resulting in feeling completely alone as if there is no light at the end of the tunnel. We all have a story to tell and our story is what makes us unique, but it does not define who we are. No matter what our story is there is always an opportunity to achieve the life we envision for ourselves. Therapy can help to provide the comfort, reassurance, and support to grow in the ways that we desire. Together we will work through challenges you’re facing by learning how to deal with these obstacles while exploring your true self.

I have over 30 years of experience in treating individuals, couples, and families with problems. If you or a loved one is addicted to alcohol, drugs, gambling, sex, or another compulsive behavior that is slowly destroying your life, I can help you. In addition, I treat anxiety disorders and social phobias that prevent you from enjoying life and achieving your goals. I understand the suffering, embarrassment and hopelessness you are feeling. I know the steps you need to take to break the cycle of maladaptive behaviors that consume. Begin to take charge of your life.

Your life may seems like it's going okay but you feel like you're putting on an act or simply going through the motions. You’re doing your best to be a good parent, partner, friend, son, daughter, grandchild, student, or employee but you end up feeling like you could do more. At times, you're dealing with automatic, restless thoughts that reminds you of the things you have not done or simply criticizing everything. You may see changes in your sleeping patterns and eating habits. It could be hard to see the beauty around you, leaving you feeling weary, overwhelmed, numb, angry, or stuck. Change is possible, one step at a time.

Life stress? Relationship stress? Anxiety? Depression? There are various reasons why people choose to enter therapy. For some, the choice to see a therapist emerges slowly as they recognize their ability to function in life is either not where they want it to be or is deteriorating. Their coping mechanisms begin to breakdown as they become overwhelmed with negative emotions. Others may seek therapy from a more positive place and might be more interested in self-exploration. Our developmental and life experiences may include traumatic memories. As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) I can help you to process and heal.

For over 20 years I have been helping adolescents, adults and couples identify thought patterns and behaviors that are no longer working for them. Using a variety of interventions and strategies, I can help you learn effective coping skills resulting in a meaningful and joyous life. If you are a couple experiencing relationship challenges, I can help you get your relationship back on track by using evidence-based strategies to help deepen your connection and improve communication.

Welcome! Come in and make yourself comfortable. Tell me what's been on your mind? Life can be hard sometimes, I know. I believe that you deserve happiness and to be the best version of you through healing and acceptance. Let me help you with feelings of sadness, anxiety from work, rebuilding a healthy relationship with your spouse or friend or let's talk about that anger that doesn't go away. Do you need help with setting boundaries with family members? Perhaps you're looking for help with communication or how to be more assertive instead of passive. I will walk beside you as you take your first steps toward your healing journey.

Therapy is a collaborative partnership that functions optimally when there is a positive, working alliance and authentic attachment between a client and therapist. Goals must be focused and must reflect the issues that are most compelling for the client. A therapist should be nonjudgmental, empathetic and present. Respect for each client's journey supports the development of trust and connection, allowing each client to develop a new and empowering narrative that helps them to reshape their lives.

The long term goal of Calm Seas as a whole is to support our Law Enforcement families from the start of their careers (DAY ONE) until they retire and move into the next phase of their lives. We are here to help through and prevent the long term affects of trauma, addiction, divorce, and suicide.

Do you ever feel inadequate? Ever wish you had more self-control around food? Do you always feel dissatisfied with your body? Maybe you feel as though you’ll finally be happy once you lose weight, work out more or “shape up.” Do you ever avoid certain social events because of food or fear of comments about your eating or body? The problem isn’t your body, food or your “lack of self-control.” You won’t find help in the newest diet or workout trend. “Just eat” or “just stop eating” aren’t the solutions either. You want to feel at peace with your body and as if you have control over food and NOT the other way around. I can help you.

If you are an individual or couple who is living with addiction, depression, anxiety, grief, has experienced one or more traumatic events and/or is in need of couples counseling in an effort to start the healing process and reconnect with your partner/spouse this is a great place to start your journey. Clients are encouraged to remain motivated, actively participate in therapy sessions and complete clinical tasks at home. Clinicians will collaborate with clients to develop treatment plans and monitor progress to assure that our clients are receiving adequate support and assistance towards reaching their goals.

Now Accepting Northwell Health Direct & Aetna! It is my passion to help others become their best self. I listen to the individual needs of each client to make their experience unique. Many are realizing just how much our mental health can impact our physical health, especially when dealing with stress and Anxiety, which is why I use a Comprehensive approach to treatment. I conduct Multimodal Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, that includes several Stress Reduction techniques, along w/Biofeedback to treat a range of Anxiety Disorders, Insomnia & Depression.

Your child's racing thoughts, nervous stomach and pounding heart is not going away. They are stuck in worried thoughts and behaviors that scare you both. You've read books, talked to friends and googled about anxiety, OCD and anger. It's not helping. Maybe situations like divorce or peer drama have taken a toll on their self esteem. Your once happy kid seems to have lost their confidence. You both want to see their self esteem rise again to feel stronger and more secure in who they are. It can feel overwhelming with so many therapy choices. How do you know you are choosing the best help for your child and your family? 

Empathy, compassion, and resilience are the core values that guide my practice. I specialize in working with children and adolescents who are experiencing emotional and behavioral related difficulties. I have worked with this population for over 10 years and have had the opportunity to help young people in an array of settings. My experience as a clinical social worker ranges from working as a clinician on an inpatient psychiatric unit, providing in-home behavioral services, implementing counseling at a public high school and providing therapy and behavioral management at an intensive day treatment program.

It is particularly important for one to feel connected with and deeply understood by the psychologist that they choose. My approach to therapy is welcoming, empathetic, collaborative, and draws upon years of experience gained working in outpatient settings and schools. I have extensive experience and training using cognitive-behavioral techniques in working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. I have specialized training in crisis-intervention, individual therapy, family therapy, play-therapy, and in conducting assessments.

Do you or your child have problems regulating emotions? Do emotions go from 0-100 in no time with a tendency to have outbursts? Have you noticed a change in yourself or your family member? Are you concerned that you or your family member are unhappy? We offer a warm, genuine, and skillful approach to treatment in which children/adolescents/ adults learn that its ok to be emotional. That being sensitive is not a bad thing at all . Although others may not understand , we sit with you, listen, observe, and we will ride this journey together. We have helped thousands of families to heal. Let us offer you the same hope.

Having a deeper understanding and skill set through my 10+ years of experience, professional training and personal life, I am able to help you overcome various obstacles that have been impacting your life. I specialize in working with individuals dealing with anxiety, depression and addiction. I utilize many effective evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). I strongly believe that no two people are identical and customize each treatment plan uniquely with each individual, Step By Step!