Therapists in Syosset, NY

I specialize in working with children, adolescents and adults that struggle with various mood disorders, anxiety and depression, developmental disabilities, life transitions and trauma. Using nurturing insight oriented therapy, psychodynamic techniques and mindfulness strategies my goal is to provide a non threatening and compassionate atmosphere. I work with clients to gain insight into what is driving their thoughts, feelings and behaviors and learn coping mechanisms needed for self regulation and positive change. Introspection, self-awareness and personal growth are the catalyst for manifesting your most fulfilled life.

As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and to live a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolves challenges in your life. By applying complimentary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back form experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, frustrated or stressed? Is it effecting your sleep, work, motivation, personal relationships, or feel like you are stuck in a rut? Is it impacting other areas like your sex life, drinking too much, or turning to other unhealthy outlets? To make it worse, you feel all alone because anyone you talk with passes judgment or says that you are wrong for how you feel. How would it feel to find help from someone who is non-judgmental, will truly understand you, and be there for you every step of the way no matter what?

I attended Adelphi University for both my undergraduate and graduate studies. I earned both a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Social Work from Adelphi. Since graduation, I have worked as a clinial psychotherapist providing individual therapy to seniors, adults, adolescents and children. I specialize in treating clients, who suffer from anxiety, depression, panic disorders, and phobias. I have developed an eclectic therapeutic treatment approach. However, my individual approach gravitates towards cognitive behavior theory. My work with clients focuses on their realization that their various disorders stem from their erroneous beliefs about themselves.

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.

Deirdre built First Step Therapy & Wellness Group from the ground up and has been hands on every step of the way. Her work ethic is indisputable and she is completely invested in creating a cohesive work environment adhering to values such as mutual respect and equality. She believes healthy doses of restraint combined with self discipline are key components to her success both personally and professionally. Deirdre is highly regarded by her peers and is a long-standing staple within the community where she is committed to creating a safe secure environment for her clients and colleagues. Ms. Holland currently maintains an established private practice

I center my work with the Hispanic population and conduct sessions in Spanish and English. In my practice, I serve adults, adolescents, children, families and couples for over 20 years. My professional orientation is client-centered and problem solving/solution focused – integrating cognitive and family systems approaches. I offer brief, intermittent and longer term treatments, individual, couples, and family therapy. Referral problems typically include mood disorders, relationship, parenting, family, adolescent behavior and adjustment problems, trauma and abuse issues, anxiety disorders, loss and bereavement and marital issues and post-divorce adjustment.

I firmly believe that the longest distance one will ever travel is that between the heart and the mind, and I'm here to assist you on your journey, helping to traverse or close that gap. I am well-versed in and deeply believe in the connection between the mind and body, working with you to become the best version of yourself. As a practitioner of Transcendental Meditation along with a foundation in non-dualism, Buddhism, and Zen, I foster a unique therapeutic experience. I also use stress management in our work using diverse methods such as mindfulness-based meditation, self-hypnosis, guided imagery, and visualization.

I work with warmth and compassion in a supportive and collaborative fashion creating a safe environment to help my clients in dealing with issues affecting their well-being. I will help you in bringing about the changes that you are striving for; increasing happiness in daily life and joy in relationships, making decisions regarding education or career, and/or building new skills. I strive to tap into the body's inner wisdom to guide us through life to find solutions, inner calm and tranquility and strengthen inner capacity to be truly fulfilled.

The goal of my practice is to improve the quality of life of my clients and assist them reach their full potential and personal goals. Specializing in family and couple therapy. I also specialize in depression and anxiety. The ideal client will be dedicated to their own treatment and have a strong desire to feel better. Together with my client we work as a team to achieve the therapeutic goals and make life worth living and enjoying. I have been working in mental health for over a decade and it is my greatest passion in life.

I provide a warm and safe environment where the most troubling issues can be discussed with ease and comfort & difficult relationships can be examined without anger and hurt. I believe the goal of therapy is to help you grow and realize your full potential, build new skill-sets, reconnect to your inner strength and find inner calm and tranquility. Together help you find peace, joy and happiness in daily life. We will work together with compassion and collaboration to support your well-being. My approach is influenced by eastern and western philosophies, non-dualism, Buddhism, Zen and spirituality.

About Comprehensive Counseling LCSWs: Whether you're struggling with a particular issue or just can't shake the feeling that there should be more to life, we can help by providing you with the insight and tools you need to move beyond current obstacles. Comprehensive Counseling LCSWs is an affiliate company of LearnWell. We are a community based mental health practice where a diverse group of New York State licensed mental health professionals draw from a variety of therapeutic techniques to assist clients in achieving their treatment goals. Accessibility, service and professionalism are the key elements of our success.

Are you unhappy or unfulfilled in your life, your marriage, your job? Having difficulty dealing with the stress of infertility, postpartum or parenting? Perhaps you are feeling stressed, tired, anxious, depressed? Or are you thinking about Bariatric surgery and want to explore emotional connection to surgery or need an Evaluation? Let me help you! I am a practicing psychotherapist for over 20 years. I have experience with children, adolescents and adults. Dealing with Depression, Mood disorders, Personality disorders, Marriage and Family issues, etc.

There are many obstacles and challenges in life that individuals face and work on overcoming. I provide a supportive and safe environment, where my client's are free to explore all aspects of self. Psychotherapy will help you to identify and understand what makes you feel happy, sad, anxious, emotional and together we will work on assisting you in coping with difficult life situations. If you do not see your insurance listed on this site, do not worry, I have affordable rates, because I do not feel that finances should stand in anyones way of getting treatment.

Everyone can benefit from therapy and yet it takes great courage to engage in the process. I understand how vulnerable you may be feeling, struggling with life's conflicts, your emotions and seeking better. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process. I create a safe, supportive, caring environment, in which we work together for you to fulfill your greatest potential. As a seasoned, well-trained psychologist, I will help you to indentiy and understand troubling patterns and issues which have impacted your present relationships and life choices.

Are you doing well in your relationship with your partner? Are you respected at work? How about getting along with friends? Success in relationships, work and friendships have one thing in common: good communication. Being skillful in what you say and how you say it in the moment, is not easy. If you figure out the perfect response later on, you missed the opportunity. Do you have the courage and good verbal skills to create better relationships? Are you taken seriously at work? Are you sought after by friends? Are you seeking a love relationship or trying to get to the next level? Self-confidence comes from articulation.

Temporarily, I am not accepting new patient's. If you have an interest in Yoga and or Mediation Classes and are interested in how they are used to improve you mental well being, please message me. A large focus in my practice has been on incorporating Mindful Meditation and Yogic Breathing Techniques to aid with the management of Anxiety and Depression. I offer an array of treatment modalities, including individual, family and couple counseling in a comfortable and supportive environment, as well as Telemental Health (which has been predominant modality of treatment with the need for social distancing).

My ideal client seeks self-exploration & understanding, facing issues like anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. They need a supportive space for personal growth, aiming to gain insight, develop coping strategies, improve communication, & foster healthy relationships. They aspire to enhance mental well-being, achieve a better life quality, & unlock their full potential.