Photo of Salina Felice-Ballensweig, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Syosset, NY
Salina Felice-Ballensweig
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, LCSW, BS
Verified Verified
Syosset, NY 11791
As a therapist I partner with clients to address obstacles interfering in their quality of life. My therapeutic style is a cognitive behavioral approach also applying psychodynamic and holistic strategies. I offer a compassionate, safe and non-judgmental environment to build trust and confidence to move forward. My approach is straightforward and interactive— together we set and re-evaluate goals as we journey to a place where clients are content with how they are living their lives and feel satisfied with their progress.
As a therapist I partner with clients to address obstacles interfering in their quality of life. My therapeutic style is a cognitive behavioral approach also applying psychodynamic and holistic strategies. I offer a compassionate, safe and non-judgmental environment to build trust and confidence to move forward. My approach is straightforward and interactive— together we set and re-evaluate goals as we journey to a place where clients are content with how they are living their lives and feel satisfied with their progress.
(516) 407-7795 View (516) 407-7795
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Jill Rosenberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Syosset, NY 11773
My approach is collaborative and goal-oriented, guided by psychodynamic theory and cognitive-behavioral techniques You can expect rich and authentic conversations where insights and ideas are created.
Life is hard, bad things happen, and you need someone to help you sort it out. That's where I come in so we can work through the hard stuff together. In my 26 years as a therapist, I have helped my clients reduce anxiety and depression, improve relationships, heal from trauma and loss, navigate life transitions, and effectively manage and cope with ongoing stressors of daily life. I provide practical strategies and clinical understandings that improve your mental health and life satisfaction. You leave each session clear and hopeful. Therapy is casual with me. I'm active, yet patient, and commpassionate, yet straightforward.
My approach is collaborative and goal-oriented, guided by psychodynamic theory and cognitive-behavioral techniques You can expect rich and authentic conversations where insights and ideas are created.
Life is hard, bad things happen, and you need someone to help you sort it out. That's where I come in so we can work through the hard stuff together. In my 26 years as a therapist, I have helped my clients reduce anxiety and depression, improve relationships, heal from trauma and loss, navigate life transitions, and effectively manage and cope with ongoing stressors of daily life. I provide practical strategies and clinical understandings that improve your mental health and life satisfaction. You leave each session clear and hopeful. Therapy is casual with me. I'm active, yet patient, and commpassionate, yet straightforward.
(631) 336-2659 View (631) 336-2659
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Chantal Vice
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Syosset, NY 11773
Her approach is collaborative, strengths-based, and trauma-informed, drawing from an eclectic mix of modalities such as insight-oriented psychodynamic psychotherapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical-behavioral therapy (DBT), mindfulness-based therapy, and somatic therapy.
Chantal Vice is a compassionate and intuitive licensed psychotherapist. She believes that with the proper support, every individual has the potential to recover from difficulty and experience a fuller expression of happiness. Chantal believes that a combination of non-judgmental support and uncovering creates a safe and empowering therapeutic environment where clients can cultivate immediate and practical skills to improve the quality of their lives while simultaneously gaining the insight needed to free themselves from the old patterns that have held them back from making long-lasting and meaningful change.
Her approach is collaborative, strengths-based, and trauma-informed, drawing from an eclectic mix of modalities such as insight-oriented psychodynamic psychotherapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical-behavioral therapy (DBT), mindfulness-based therapy, and somatic therapy.
Chantal Vice is a compassionate and intuitive licensed psychotherapist. She believes that with the proper support, every individual has the potential to recover from difficulty and experience a fuller expression of happiness. Chantal believes that a combination of non-judgmental support and uncovering creates a safe and empowering therapeutic environment where clients can cultivate immediate and practical skills to improve the quality of their lives while simultaneously gaining the insight needed to free themselves from the old patterns that have held them back from making long-lasting and meaningful change.
(516) 494-4057 View (516) 494-4057
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Christina DiBernardo
Counselor, LMHC, BCB, MSEd, ACS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Syosset, NY 11791
We offer personalized support through a dedicated team of therapists skilled in evidence-based modalities, including CBT, Creative Arts Therapies (Art, Music, Dance/Movement, Drama), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness-Based Therapies, Psychodynamic Therapy, Couples Counseling, Trauma-Focused Therapy and more.
Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, stress, or relationship challenges? Perhaps you're grappling with the demands of parenting, trauma, or OCD. Whatever your circumstances, you deserve to feel understood, empowered, and guided towards greater well-being. At Expressive Connections, our team of compassionate therapists provides a nurturing environment where you can explore your emotions, gain insights, and develop effective coping strategies.
We offer personalized support through a dedicated team of therapists skilled in evidence-based modalities, including CBT, Creative Arts Therapies (Art, Music, Dance/Movement, Drama), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness-Based Therapies, Psychodynamic Therapy, Couples Counseling, Trauma-Focused Therapy and more.
Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, stress, or relationship challenges? Perhaps you're grappling with the demands of parenting, trauma, or OCD. Whatever your circumstances, you deserve to feel understood, empowered, and guided towards greater well-being. At Expressive Connections, our team of compassionate therapists provides a nurturing environment where you can explore your emotions, gain insights, and develop effective coping strategies.
(516) 916-6181 View (516) 916-6181
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Nickie Roth
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CASAC
Verified Verified
Syosset, NY 11791
My treatment approach is fundamentally based on Psychodynamic and Psychoanalytical Modalities, Attachment Disorders, and Relational Trauma with a strong focus on treating survivors of childhood trauma and maternal emotional neglect, grief, sexual abuse, anxiety and depression.
I believe that there are different pathways to helping clients reach their established goals. My primary focus is to establish a strong and empathic therapeutic relationship, as well as a secure base to help you navigate the journey of exploring and working through the root cause of your pain or presenting symptoms. As a psychotherapist, I have experience working with individuals, adolescents, and families with histories of severe emotional disorders, complex trauma, depression and anxiety.
My treatment approach is fundamentally based on Psychodynamic and Psychoanalytical Modalities, Attachment Disorders, and Relational Trauma with a strong focus on treating survivors of childhood trauma and maternal emotional neglect, grief, sexual abuse, anxiety and depression.
I believe that there are different pathways to helping clients reach their established goals. My primary focus is to establish a strong and empathic therapeutic relationship, as well as a secure base to help you navigate the journey of exploring and working through the root cause of your pain or presenting symptoms. As a psychotherapist, I have experience working with individuals, adolescents, and families with histories of severe emotional disorders, complex trauma, depression and anxiety.
(516) 469-3967 View (516) 469-3967
Photo of Alexandra Lo Re, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Syosset, NY
Alexandra Lo Re
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Syosset, NY 11791  (Online Only)
Are you overwhelmed with the feelings brought on by the "quarter-life crisis"? Do you feel disconnected or aimless Or maybe you're surprised by how difficult your 20s or 30s feel? Isn't this supposed to be the time of your life? The reality is that this is a tough chapter for many people (despite what everyone is posting on social media). I have extensive experience working with Millienials and Gen Z, and can help you create a complete and fulfilling life. My specialties include depression, anxiety, and adjusting to life transitions. I use a variety of techniques and strategies to help each individual based on their specific needs.
Are you overwhelmed with the feelings brought on by the "quarter-life crisis"? Do you feel disconnected or aimless Or maybe you're surprised by how difficult your 20s or 30s feel? Isn't this supposed to be the time of your life? The reality is that this is a tough chapter for many people (despite what everyone is posting on social media). I have extensive experience working with Millienials and Gen Z, and can help you create a complete and fulfilling life. My specialties include depression, anxiety, and adjusting to life transitions. I use a variety of techniques and strategies to help each individual based on their specific needs.
(516) 788-8706 View (516) 788-8706
Photo of Sinéad M Kennedy, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Syosset, NY
Sinéad M Kennedy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Syosset, NY 11791  (Online Only)
Whether you are feeling stuck, anxious, overwhelmed, or depressed, I can support and assist you. We will work together to create a safe environment where we will explore and identify what has blocked and held you back from living your best life. While we can't change difficult or painful situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life today.
Whether you are feeling stuck, anxious, overwhelmed, or depressed, I can support and assist you. We will work together to create a safe environment where we will explore and identify what has blocked and held you back from living your best life. While we can't change difficult or painful situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life today.
(516) 619-6878 View (516) 619-6878
Photo of Christopher Gray, Pre-Licensed Professional in Syosset, NY
Christopher Gray
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Syosset, NY 11791
I have experience treating depression, anxiety, PTSD, mood disorders, personality disorders and more. I trained using the cognitive-behavioral approach but have incorporated elements of other approaches in order to develop a comprehensive therapeutic style. I have provided counseling for people from all walks of life. I practice with cultural humility meaning I aim to fully understand all the facets of one’s identity and how they interact with the world around them. All clients may have their own stories but they all work towards a similar goal: to lead a happier and healthier life. We will work together to get to that point.
I have experience treating depression, anxiety, PTSD, mood disorders, personality disorders and more. I trained using the cognitive-behavioral approach but have incorporated elements of other approaches in order to develop a comprehensive therapeutic style. I have provided counseling for people from all walks of life. I practice with cultural humility meaning I aim to fully understand all the facets of one’s identity and how they interact with the world around them. All clients may have their own stories but they all work towards a similar goal: to lead a happier and healthier life. We will work together to get to that point.
(516) 774-2256 View (516) 774-2256
Photo of Natalie DiLascio, Licensed Master Social Worker in Syosset, NY
Natalie DiLascio
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Syosset, NY 11791
I am a licensed social worker committed to supporting children, adolescents, and adults through life's challenges. I establish authentic and powerful therapeutic connections with clients, using warmth, humor, genuine curiosity, and deep empathy. I believe that in order for our children to flourish, they must be able to deal with their emotional world and treat themselves with more compassion. Young people experience more stress than ever before. It is deeply important to find meaning and begin to explore their unique strengths.
I am a licensed social worker committed to supporting children, adolescents, and adults through life's challenges. I establish authentic and powerful therapeutic connections with clients, using warmth, humor, genuine curiosity, and deep empathy. I believe that in order for our children to flourish, they must be able to deal with their emotional world and treat themselves with more compassion. Young people experience more stress than ever before. It is deeply important to find meaning and begin to explore their unique strengths.
(516) 447-3331 View (516) 447-3331
Photo of Emily Wong, Marriage & Family Therapist in Syosset, NY
Emily Wong
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CMHS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Syosset, NY 11791  (Online Only)
It is always a vulnerable choice we make when we decide to attend therapy. Therefore, it is only natural to look for a safe place to be ourselves. To speak, be heard/validated, and to feel secure. Most importantly, to feel listened to without the fear of judgement. I understand. I aim to provide such a place for you where we can also collaborate, help promote self-growth, and self-exploration within your relationship with yourself or with others. Those are difficult situations to navigate and to find yourselves in and the therapeutic process is a personal journey, so seeking the right kind of therapist is important.
It is always a vulnerable choice we make when we decide to attend therapy. Therefore, it is only natural to look for a safe place to be ourselves. To speak, be heard/validated, and to feel secure. Most importantly, to feel listened to without the fear of judgement. I understand. I aim to provide such a place for you where we can also collaborate, help promote self-growth, and self-exploration within your relationship with yourself or with others. Those are difficult situations to navigate and to find yourselves in and the therapeutic process is a personal journey, so seeking the right kind of therapist is important.
(516) 550-4862 View (516) 550-4862
Photo of Steven Pinto, Counselor in Syosset, NY
Steven Pinto
Counselor, LMHC, NCC, CCMHC, CAMS-
Verified Verified
Syosset, NY 11791
I’m an executive coach, speaker and psychotherapist. I help hard working, ambitious people trade feeling overstressed and overworked for fulfilment and purpose. I’ll show you how to dig deep into your own strengths, bust through internal limits, and grab the steering wheel of your own life. My practical no-nonsense approach gives you the tools you need to become truly self reliant in life. Because when you become self-reliant you get to call the shots. You decide how to spend your time, and who to spend it with. Your life is truly in your hands.
I’m an executive coach, speaker and psychotherapist. I help hard working, ambitious people trade feeling overstressed and overworked for fulfilment and purpose. I’ll show you how to dig deep into your own strengths, bust through internal limits, and grab the steering wheel of your own life. My practical no-nonsense approach gives you the tools you need to become truly self reliant in life. Because when you become self-reliant you get to call the shots. You decide how to spend your time, and who to spend it with. Your life is truly in your hands.
(631) 259-4606 View (631) 259-4606
Photo of Bonnie Levine, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Syosset, NY
Bonnie Levine
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, MSW, CGT, MSEd
Verified Verified
Syosset, NY 11791  (Online Only)
My gift is my extraordinary ability to connect with my clients. Our work will be directed toward balancing and healing your mental health, and toward being fully alive and happy. I will empower you to successfully cope with your personal issues and life's challenges, and identify and resolve the problems that are negatively impacting your life and your relationships. My clients experience me as warm, compassionate, and authentic. My caring, attentive listening is punctuated by reflective comments and questions. I will help you to gain self-acceptance and to achieve the positive transformation that you truly deserve.
My gift is my extraordinary ability to connect with my clients. Our work will be directed toward balancing and healing your mental health, and toward being fully alive and happy. I will empower you to successfully cope with your personal issues and life's challenges, and identify and resolve the problems that are negatively impacting your life and your relationships. My clients experience me as warm, compassionate, and authentic. My caring, attentive listening is punctuated by reflective comments and questions. I will help you to gain self-acceptance and to achieve the positive transformation that you truly deserve.
(516) 272-4774 View (516) 272-4774
Photo of Myeong Jin Kim, Psychologist in Syosset, NY
Myeong Jin Kim
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Syosset, NY 11791
Dr. Kim has had considerable experience providing individual, group, and family psychotherapy to children, adolescents, young adults, parents, and families from diverse backgrounds. She has provided psychotherapy for a wide range of concerns, including anger management issues, anxiety, depression, mood dysregulation, trauma, inattention, disruptiveness, and social communication disorders. Dr. Kim also specializes in working with individuals and families with an immigration background. She has conducted research on the adjustment experience of recent immigrants to academic environments in the U.S. Finally, Dr. Kim provides both monolingual (English) and bilingual (English/Korean) psychological evaluations. Her areas of assessment include ADHD, Learning Disability, Developmental Disability, Personality assessments.
Dr. Kim has had considerable experience providing individual, group, and family psychotherapy to children, adolescents, young adults, parents, and families from diverse backgrounds. She has provided psychotherapy for a wide range of concerns, including anger management issues, anxiety, depression, mood dysregulation, trauma, inattention, disruptiveness, and social communication disorders. Dr. Kim also specializes in working with individuals and families with an immigration background. She has conducted research on the adjustment experience of recent immigrants to academic environments in the U.S. Finally, Dr. Kim provides both monolingual (English) and bilingual (English/Korean) psychological evaluations. Her areas of assessment include ADHD, Learning Disability, Developmental Disability, Personality assessments.
(917) 746-6184 View (917) 746-6184
Photo of Carrie Bilitzki, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Syosset, NY
Carrie Bilitzki
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Syosset, NY 11773
I have been working with families and children for the past 20 years. My goal is to establish a safe, comfortable, and secure environment for my clients. I believe that we all have the ability and strength to overcome obstacles in our lives and create the change that we seek. I help clients to focus on what they can do as opposed to what they can't.
I have been working with families and children for the past 20 years. My goal is to establish a safe, comfortable, and secure environment for my clients. I believe that we all have the ability and strength to overcome obstacles in our lives and create the change that we seek. I help clients to focus on what they can do as opposed to what they can't.
(516) 595-0093 View (516) 595-0093
Photo of Christine C. Cheng, Psychologist in Syosset, NY
Christine C. Cheng
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Syosset, NY 11791
As a licensed clinical psychologist for almost twenty years, I am expert in helping children, teens, and young adults struggling with mood, trauma, acculturation stresses, and academic difficulties. I am well-versed in cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, and play techniques. My approach is integrative and person-centered. I believe that my clients possess an innate force to grow and heal. Through compassion, creativity, empathy, and a sense of humor, I facilitate such growth and healing by helping them understand themselves, manage their emotions, utilize their strengths, overcome life’s challenges, and fulfill their potential.
As a licensed clinical psychologist for almost twenty years, I am expert in helping children, teens, and young adults struggling with mood, trauma, acculturation stresses, and academic difficulties. I am well-versed in cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, and play techniques. My approach is integrative and person-centered. I believe that my clients possess an innate force to grow and heal. Through compassion, creativity, empathy, and a sense of humor, I facilitate such growth and healing by helping them understand themselves, manage their emotions, utilize their strengths, overcome life’s challenges, and fulfill their potential.
(516) 874-0009 View (516) 874-0009
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Jasmine Narayan
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Syosset, NY 11791
Waitlist for new clients
You have taken an important first step towards making positive and lasting change for yourself and your family. Using a safe and supportive approach I can help your child work through difficulties and experience more joy and connection.
You have taken an important first step towards making positive and lasting change for yourself and your family. Using a safe and supportive approach I can help your child work through difficulties and experience more joy and connection.
(631) 268-0009 x1 View (631) 268-0009 x1
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Long Island Neuropsychological Services, PLLC
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Syosset, NY 11791
Long Island Neuropsychological Services, PLLC is a group neuropsychology practice offering psychotherapy and neuropsychological services to children and adults on Long Island. The group maintains an emphasis on ADHD and learning disorder assessment, concussion, brain injury, and cognitive/psychological change related to trauma or work injury. Offices are located in Hauppauge, NY and Roslyn Heights, NY.
Long Island Neuropsychological Services, PLLC is a group neuropsychology practice offering psychotherapy and neuropsychological services to children and adults on Long Island. The group maintains an emphasis on ADHD and learning disorder assessment, concussion, brain injury, and cognitive/psychological change related to trauma or work injury. Offices are located in Hauppauge, NY and Roslyn Heights, NY.
(631) 392-7185 View (631) 392-7185
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Gerarda McDougall
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, BCD
Verified Verified
Syosset, NY 11773
Do you find yourself bingeing, obsessing about food and your body, no matter what you do? Did your drinking or drug use cause shame, regrets, or mood swings? An Eating Disorder or Addiction can leave us feeling guilty, out of control and disconnected from ourselves. You may be fed up with your body and food rules, feeling disgusted or hopeless. You might not even remember a time it didn't feel this way. You feel ready for some RELIEF. You are ready to have a life free anxiety, guilt and obsessions. You're ready to feel energized and show up in life. Most of all, you're ready to have peace with yourself and all your relationships.
Do you find yourself bingeing, obsessing about food and your body, no matter what you do? Did your drinking or drug use cause shame, regrets, or mood swings? An Eating Disorder or Addiction can leave us feeling guilty, out of control and disconnected from ourselves. You may be fed up with your body and food rules, feeling disgusted or hopeless. You might not even remember a time it didn't feel this way. You feel ready for some RELIEF. You are ready to have a life free anxiety, guilt and obsessions. You're ready to feel energized and show up in life. Most of all, you're ready to have peace with yourself and all your relationships.
(516) 299-6224 View (516) 299-6224
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Nancy Ivry
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Syosset, NY 11791
"You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think." (A.A. Milne). Helping a client become or feel more empowered is a key approach I take in my practice. I focus on helping my clients reflect on personal issues in order to better understand them and make the positive changes they desire to make.
"You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think." (A.A. Milne). Helping a client become or feel more empowered is a key approach I take in my practice. I focus on helping my clients reflect on personal issues in order to better understand them and make the positive changes they desire to make.
(516) 260-4861 View (516) 260-4861
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Risa F Ross
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Syosset, NY 11791
My philosophy is to approach each person as unique with personal strengths. In a supportive atmosphere I will help you explore ingrained and disruptive patterns, to enhance personal growth, improve self esteem, mood and personal relationships. I see therapy as a partnership that allows for a respectful give and take relationship. The ultimate goal is for you to reach your highest level of happiness and satisfaction in your life. During this very difficult time I am offering varied ways of doing therapy including unlmtd. text, video and audio messaging and weekly sessions with billing packages to address financial effects of Covid.
My philosophy is to approach each person as unique with personal strengths. In a supportive atmosphere I will help you explore ingrained and disruptive patterns, to enhance personal growth, improve self esteem, mood and personal relationships. I see therapy as a partnership that allows for a respectful give and take relationship. The ultimate goal is for you to reach your highest level of happiness and satisfaction in your life. During this very difficult time I am offering varied ways of doing therapy including unlmtd. text, video and audio messaging and weekly sessions with billing packages to address financial effects of Covid.
(516) 628-7136 View (516) 628-7136
Psychodynamic Therapists

Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?

Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.

How long does psychodynamic therapy last?

Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.

Does psychodynamic therapy work?

Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.

What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?

Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.