Therapists in 11771

There is no need to face some of life's challenges alone. The mission of my practice is to offer individuals, couples and families, a safe place to explore all of life's possibilities.

Especially for some of the most successful among us, we can hold ourselves to the highest standards of performance in all areas. Sometimes we may feel that we're supposed to have all the answers to the challenges life throws our way, even when that isn’t always possible. An achievement focus can come at the expense of other areas of our lives. I see therapy as a collaborative experience. I work with individuals and couples to help unlock what holds them back to gain an understanding of how our histories shape our present, while building a foundation of skills in the here-in-now to promote healing and a future that is self-defined.

Hi, I'm Dr. Allegra Borghese. I'm passionate about helping people connect to their innate resources for healing and making meaning. Through a warm and committed therapeutic alliance, I foster awareness and growth in children, adolescents, and adults to overcome life's challenges. In addition to my doctorate from Fordham University, my training includes work in psychiatric hospitals, VA hospitals, addiction and eating disorder facilities, college counseling centers, and communities clinics.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over twenty five years of experience providing psychotherapy to individuals. Are you struggling with issues that are not getting resolved, having difficulty coping and need support? Let me help you to develop tools to cope with mental health issues, life stressors and to improve your quality of life. I consider myself a highly dedicated, compassionate and knowledgeable professional. I am familiar with various treatment methods, which allows me to provide my clients with high quality, goal-directed treatment.

Many of us fall victim to black-and-white / all-or-nothing thinking. For example, you may think you are either always right or the world's biggest failure. When we ignore the nuances in everyone and everything, we limit ourselves unnecessarily. The truth is that no one is either all good or all bad and we often experience many conflicting emotions at once. Challenging this rigid way of viewing the world allows us to examine ourselves and others with more curiosity and compassion. Once we accept ourselves and reality as it is, we can change the things that do not serve us.

I want to empower my clients to successfully overcome their personal challenges and lead happier lives. Many of my clients struggle with depression and anxiety and are pleased to discover the very real benefits of individual therapy. Other clients face family problems, relationship issues, or struggle with substance abuse. My clients find it beneficial to meet with an objective mental health professional with compassion, experience and expertise.