Dr. Lerner is a clinical and forensic psychologist, author, speaker, and emotional wellness consultant who focuses on helping people through challenging experiences. He is president of Lerner Psychological Services, P.C. in Melville, New York. As chairman & CEO of The National Center for Emotional Wellness, Inc., Dr. Lerner regularly provides practical information, training and support for organizations and corporations, educational institutions, healthcare providers and first responders around the world. Dr. Lerner specializes in the evaluation of law enforcement candidates and the confidential care of all first responders.

Sometimes life brings us challenges we aren’t always prepared for, struggling with a new diagnosis, adjusting to a life transition, difficulties associated with care taking, loss of a loved one or facing loss and grief. I offer support to motivate clients, broaden their coping skills and encourage them to reach their highest potential. I use a compassionate and client centered approach and treat each client and family individually. We will work collaboratively to identify your goals and create a plan to develop new strategies to manage life's challenges.

Therapy is the first step in investing in yourself. I am a NYS licensed clinical social worker. My mission is to provide guidance and support to you without judgement in a safe, therapeutic environment so that you can focus your sessions on creating the positive life and perspective that you seek. Starting at the first session, I will work with you on creating a treatment plan as step one in order to gain a healthy perspective on your priorities. I have experience working with clients from diverse social and cultural backgrounds. I also have experience working with families, child/adolescents, adults and couples.

Dealing with being overweight has an enormous impact on everything about us. Many of us manage so many things and don't understand why this issue is so hard and different for us. We can become critical and feel defeated. We do, however, have realistic solutions-we just have to unlock our obstacles. I specialize in helping my clients work through these all too familiar patterns in a supportive and empathetic way. Maintaining my own 100+ pound weight loss has given me tremendous insight on managing a lifelong mental battle with obesity. Treatment helps you cope with life's obstacles.

Anxiety and stress are normal reactions to life's challenges. Anxiety can help us focus on solving problems or achieving success. But when anxiety begins to spiral and take over, it can be paralyzing, negatively affecting our relationships, school/career performance and mental and physical health. If you are experiencing chronic worry, panic, obsessive fears, social anxiety, stress at work/school, or marital difficulties, I can help by teaching you proven strategies to conquer your symptoms by changing negative thoughts and unhelpful behaviors. You will learn more effective coping techniques, gain back control and focus more on living a productive, happier life.

Life is full of challenges that can become overwhelming at times. If you are having difficulty coping emotionally with any obstacles life has laid out for you, we will work together as a team to help you navigate through your feelings and find coping mechanisms that will enable you to set a firm foot on a journey to a happier and healthier you. No one should struggle alone! With over a decade of counseling experience, I will offer you a safe, stigma-free environment to work through these challenges and find individualized therapeutic solutions in changing your life for the better because you are worth it!

Do you feel you’ve lost a sense of meaning, direction or purpose in your life? Are you held back by addiction, anxiety, past traumas, or fears of rejection and abandonment? I can help you gain awareness into your patterns of thinking, feeling, behaving and communicating that create obstacles to a fulfilling life. Whether you are struggling with substance use, obsessive thoughts, compulsive behaviors, or anxiety and stress related to relationship, career, or family issues, my aim is to help you uncover resources within yourself as well as to give you tools that will assist you in achieving the changes you desire.

Sometimes life can get difficult or overwhelming, and it is during those times that reaching out to someone who is understanding and supportive can help get us back on track. I've had the privilege of being that someone to many people throughout the past 20 years. I have extensive experience and education in the field of therapeutic counseling, helping others to overcome the mental and emotional difficulties that hold them back from reaching their goals. I love working together with my clients, building a relationship in which they feel safe to talk about their deepest cares and concerns.

I offer common sense advice filtered through the wisdom of over 40 years of clinical practice. My specialty is sex therapy and I am the Director, Human Sexuality Program, NY Presbyterian Hospital. Weill Medical School, Cornell University, appointed me Emeritus Clinical Prof. of Psychiatry, Reproductive Medicine & Urology. As an NIMH Fellow, I received an MS, MPhil and Ph.D. degrees in clinical psychology from Columbia University- in 1976 writing the first sex therapy doctoral dissertation in Columbia's history. My publications, industry & editorial board consultations are all listed at my Foundation's website, mapedfund.org.

My ideal client is trying to understand not only the root causes that created a less than optimal life functioning emotionally, socially, occupationally, academically, or intrafamilially, but the actual cognitive behavioral steps to remedy the problem. I believe most problems we encounter in our everyday lives can be improved upon and transformed into a life we have chosen.

I believe in my clients. The stories they tell are painful and true. Yet the triumphs they experience are exquisite. It brings me great joy to support my fellow travelers as they journey through life. My philosophy is that therapy is a lot of work. It it imperative to put into practice what is learned in therapy sessions for it to work. But it is worth it.

No single therapy theory or technique holds a monopoly on healing. We take an integrated and individualized approach to make your therapeutic experience with our practice your own. We are a clinical team of Psychotherapists, a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, a Nutritionist, and a Psychologist. Our motto is to encourage healing. We offer support to help our clients learn to cope with life as difficulties arise. If you have experienced an event or are going through something that has caused impairment to your daily functioning and/or continue to disrupt you day to day living and relationships, you can call or email us today.

My goal is to empower you to make changes in your life through supportive counseling and education to help you regain balance and deepen your understanding of self. My approach is to develop a therapeutic alliance with my clients in a climate of trust and respect for their unfolding life story. I believe in a working partnership with clients. I utilize their strengths to help them sort out their challenges and achieve their goals through solution-focused and cognitive behavioral therapy for positive change.

Lyndsay is a passionate and empathic psychotherapist. She utilizes principles from various treatment modalities and evidence based practices including; CBT, DBT, person-centered therapy, ACT, existentialism, motivational interviewing and psychodynamic therapy. Lyndsay’s approach is dynamic and personalized to each client. She provides a warm, safe and nonjudgmental space to engage in exploration and self reflection.

(Telemedicine appts via video offered during the coronavirus outbreak for your safety). What worries you about your child? Is your child easily angered, irritable, argumentative, has peer related conflicts and lacks interest in activities that were previously enjoyed? Do they lack motivation and/or have a Learning Disability that has impacted their self-esteem? Does your child have difficulty sleeping, complains of headaches and stomachaches that have no underlying medical cause? Are you struggling with life's challenges? Do you feel out of sorts and need help in restructuring your life's path?

In a non judge-mental and safe atmosphere, I have been proudly serving my community for over seventeen years. Confidentiality and trust is key within my private practice. I work with individuals, couples and families to achieve greater satisfaction within their lives. Understanding, acquiring and maintaining change is a major focus. Anxiety, stress, and depression are only a few issues that disturb our mental well being. While trying to be in a productive relationship, one may lose harmony. This can affect all involved, including the family unit. Appropriate communication and coping skills is another important part of my work.

Feeling outraged, overwhelmed, anxious or alone right now? Between isolation, social media, 24 hour news, and your job, do you feel like you're on autopilot? Ironically, it's the perfect opportunity to learn how to take care of yourself. Trying to change your emotions is nearly impossible, but changing how we interact with them is essential. We are always going to have uneasy and uncertain times. Do we fight these, or can we learn from them? I want to help you both problem solve and grow from these difficulties. You already have a wealth of knowledge from your experiences, the good and bad alike.

Life can be overwhelming and most of us do not have the space or the support we need to cope with life challenges. As a therapist , I provide a safe space for clients to engage in the process of self-discovery. I put a lot of emphasis on the therapeutic relationship as I believe this relationship is the catalyst for change. I like to meet clients where they are at while providing the support and structure they need. I consider myself to be emphatic, honest and non-judgmental. I strive to provide my clients with compassionate and high-quality counseling.

I am a licensed Social Worker and Certified Life Coach committed to working with adults to break through limiting barriers and help achieve their optimum potential in their personal and professional lives. My clinical approach addresses issues such as depression, anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties, and career transitions. Patient and compassionate I encourage and motivate my clients through challenging and upfront conversation. Life and work balance can be difficult to manage. Proper tools and the ability to use effective coping strategies can support you to interact with these situations in a much healthier manner.

As a seasoned professional with more than 20 years of clinical practice, I have built a reputation of being a supportive and nurturing clinician who teaches life skills for managing difficult life transitions. I work with individuals, teens and families on some of the most challenging life issues. My practice incorporates teaching, spirituality and personal strengths to develop the tools necessary to live your best life.