Therapists in Northport, NY

For many people, facing life's problems can be scary, and asking for help in confronting them seems down right impossible. If you are one of these people, therapy may be beneficial to you. Therapy can help you develop a deeper understanding of these challenging issues as well as a greater understanding of yourself and how you relate to others. By helping you articulate your thoughts and feelings, and gaining a better understanding of your past experiences, we can work together to help you live a more satisfying and meaningful life.

Life happens and challenges arise. Have you experienced a significant loss? Are you feeling anxious or depressed? Maybe you're experiencing uncomfortable levels of stress in certain personal or work relationships. Maybe it's old stuff; issues of childhood that have an impact now, or a traumatic event that hasn't healed. Perhaps you feel stuck in a pattern of being or feeling, and need to find a new way. Partnering with a trained psychotherapist who understands the nature of these issues can help. When you learn more about yourself by sorting through your thoughts & emotions, it can often lead to a more satisfying & meaningful life.

The enormous number of stressors we face daily are intense these days: politics, the economy, the climate, global unrest, overwork, isolation, disconnection. All of this is tremendously difficult to manage on one's own. Anxiety, anger, depression, resentment, boredom; sadness, rage, exhaustion, denial. If you're struggling with any of this - or any other states that often bring people to therapy, like emptiness, grief, feeling lost or overwhelmed, relationship issues, lack of direction - it's worth investing the time and effort to get help, get grounded, and find a better path forward.

I understand the vulnerability of bringing the intimacies of your inner and outer world to another human being. And finding the “right” therapist is often a source of additional angst. The good news is that I have trained extensively to provide the safe and healing “holding space,” for you to come as you are, without fear of judgment. I will meet you with skill, understanding, and strategies to address current, past and/or future challenges. My typical client is high-functioning, but struggling in some aspect of life with issues like anxiety, low mood, unresolved trauma, or relationships. Congratulations on taking the first step!

Are you repeating negative patterns in many different areas in your life? The healing process is multi-layered. I can teach you how to bring yourself into alignment with your “ true self”. We will work on coping skills so you can find your center, and as you feel emotionally safe within yourself, we can explore the source(s) of negative thoughts and behavior patterns. Healing is intentional. Do you listen to your intuition? Do you hear it? We all have it, but too often our chronic thinking brain is so loud it drowns out the intuitive voice within. I can help teach you emotional wellness. I am also a Reiki practitioner.

I have worked as a Psychotherapist/Psychoanalyst for almost 45 years. My work is based on understanding our behavior and I communicate that to the person or couple I am working with. I am actively engaged and use a variety of approaches, depending on the individual or situation. I also have had years of experience as a School Social Worker with the NYC school system, working with students who have academic, emotional, and or behavioral issues. I prefer working with parents on how to better understand and adjust to who their children are. I also specialize in working with couples focusing on awareness of issues of their disharmony.

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.

Wouldn't it be great to get the guidance and support you need to have more ease in your mind and body? To move through life's big challenges with confidence and resilience? The truth is most of us have accumulated feelings and beliefs from traumatic and hurtful experiences. We form all kinds of uncomfortable symptoms as a result, from inner conflicts and severe self-criticism to anxiety, depression, and broken relationships. The great thing is that these uncomfortable symptoms really get our attention and can call us to a more satisfying conscious life and a much improved version of ourselves. I am here to help you do this.

Often times the most challenging periods of life are when we are in transition or beginning a new chapter. Are you a young adult, maybe beginning college or not sure of next steps to take. Perhaps you’re feeling overwhelmed at all the new expectations, social dynamics, freedom and responsibilities. Parenthood is another huge life transition. Perhaps you are pregnant, newly postpartum or your child is going through a difficult time? Anxiety & depression are common feelings during such times. How are you coping? I would love to help you explore and grow as you move through this moment in your life!

I have been working in the social work field since 1984. About 25 years ago, I started my full time private practice, and can still say that I love what I do. 30 years working with people provides me with a wealth of knowledge. A client only needs to bring themselves and have a willingness to commit to the therapeutic process. I have also enjoyed teaching as an adjunct instructor at The Adelphi University School of Social Work, where I teach graduate level classes in Individual Treatment, Group Treatment and Family/Marital Treatment.

20+ years of professional experience in the treatment of adults and adolescents. Specializing in the treatment of Eating Disorders, Addictions and Mood Disorders. Individual, couple and group treatment.

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.

Treatment begins in a relaxed setting within the context of a comfortable and safe relationship. Although past history and experiences certainly can play a role in contemporary problems, treatment starts in an active and directive way to help relieve the symptoms or distress that motivates treatment in the first place. This includes learning specific techniques and strategies to better manage symptoms and improve ones ability to function freely.

Has a stressful or traumatic event left you feeling depleted, depressed, anxious, or disconnected from your loved ones? By getting lodged in our bodies, stress makes it very difficult to “just get over it,” or "move on." Moving forward and healing, however, is possible. Even by considering psychotherapy, you are making a very important first step towards regaining control of your life. Your choice to value your mental health is the key to getting back your feelings of agency, self-confidence, and sense of control of our own emotions, thoughts, and behaviors.

Dr. Kristy Angen is a New York State Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Creative Arts Therapist (art therapy). Across her training at Pratt Institute and Pace University, she completed her training working with children, adolescents and adults with histories of complex trauma, behavioral challenges, and psychopathology. Working as an art therapist afforded her considerable insight into human psychology, relationships, and resiliency which became further deepened and consolidated during her doctoral training.

There are seasons in life when hope and peace seem distant while trouble, stress, and doubt are unavoidable. Learning new perspectives can alleviate symptoms of anxiety, hopelessness, confusion, concentration challenges, fatigue, emotional volatility, risky behavior, or difficult relationships. I provide personalized support to encourage and empower clients to live more authentically and get positive results. I'll get to know you and your unique strengths and talents while providing support and building self-confidence to achieve more satisfaction in life.

Are you feeling overwhelmed and stressed out? Would you like to make changes in your life but feel stuck, unsure where to start or how to go about it? Do you have a transition in your life that you find yourself struggling with? Relationships, career changes, college/graduate school, parenthood, and caregiving/loss of parents are among the most common transitional stressors for people. Challenges in life can vary across the lifespan; at times, we may feel well-equipped to manage these challenges, and at other times, personal struggles, symptoms, or circumstances may impact our ability to manage the stresses that arise.

Unpredictable events and challenges occur for everyone in life and can leave us with difficult feelings that linger. Sometimes in life, events or challenges don't even need to occur for us to feel these emotions. Regardless, having a non-judgmental and safe environment to confide in someone for guidance and support is something we all need at one time or another.