Therapists in Plainview, NY

I am a clinical psychologist with a private practice in Plainview, NY. In my sessions I help people ages 4 through adulthood learn and practice skills to reduce stress, anxiety, depression, and behavioral difficulties using CBT and dynamic therapy. I work closely with parents to help implement the skills that have been taught to their kids in our sessions.

I am a clinical/school psychologist with 25+ years of experience. In my practice, I perform diagnostic testing for children, adolescents, and adults. I am a consultant to numerous schools and agencies in the New York metropolitan area, providing diagnostic and forensic testing in both English and Spanish. Previously, I trained doctoral students in diagnostic testing and was the Chairperson of the CPSE and a school psychologist in Westbury Public Schools. I have also held Adjunct Professor positions at SUNY Old Westbury, Hofstra University, St. John's University, Dowling College, and Polytechnic University.

You're ready for help from someone who can understand, hear what you're going through, and focus on your goals. It's important to express yourself to an excellent listener as well as receive trained and professional input. It's meaningful to have a support system to provide active guidance yet also believe in your inherent capabilities and potential. As a therapist with clinical and life experience, who believes everyone has their own strengths, I work collaboratively with clients. I utilize a variety of therapeutic approaches to help clients deal with feeling down, depressed, anxious and overwhelmed.

As we go through various life transitions, sometimes we feel burdensome to our friends and family. You may feel like the people you love don’t understand you. You may even feel like a stranger to yourself. I am here to provide you a safe space to process those feelings and help you through this period of change. We can learn who this new you is whether you are a new parent, divorcee, empty nester, dealing with grief or loss of a loved one, dealing with a new diagnosis or illness, working on your relationship or marriage, starting school or a new career, or just getting older and learning to cope.

Do you feel stuck sometimes or feel lost with no one to turn to? Are you facing a significant life transition? Have you been trying to get yourself out of the same old patterns and it’s just not working? I am a Marriage and Family Therapist who works with individuals, couples, and families on improving anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship issues, communication struggles, self-care, and life changes. I will work with you to create coping skills and empower you to work towards increased happiness.

It takes courage to engage in professional counseling and when you do it is important that there is a match with your counselor and the modality used. As a counselor I serve people using mindfulness, meditation, whole person approaches. I also incorporate faith based approaches. I work with counselee's that struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma related issues and a variety of other emotional disturbances. I will help you identify the core issues that resulted in your emotional or personal problems and immediately help to develop strategies to resolve these issues.

The journey of starting and raising a family is filled with countless twists and turns. Parenthood, from preconception through the toddler phase and beyond, can be stressful, overwhelming, and filled with worry and insecurities. Despite fears and feelings of isolation, you don’t have to tackle this alone. Together we will explore struggles and develop insight into how your experiences may be impacting your current thought patterns and behaviors. We’ll also address your changing identity and expectations, develop realistic strategies to enhance your relationships, achieve your goals, and minimize difficulties in your daily life.

Are you having trouble in a relationship, feeling overwhelmed, overcome, anxious or depressed? Are you experiencing difficulties with a child, spouse/significant other or parent? For over 30 years I have helped individuals, couples and families become healthier. I have extensive experience helping clients deal with anxiety, depression, conflict, intimacy, communication, and personal growth. I have the training, insight and experience needed to work with my clients to define problem areas and make the changes needed to live happier lives.

Life can be a challenging at times! Feeling stuck is a hard place to be. Awareness that you need to make a change in your attitude, your relationships or your goals is a big step. Doing the work to improve your quality of your life is a tough task. I am a caring, compassionate professional who has a few openings for new clients.

If you are here then you most likely are seeking help for some area of your life. You are certainly not alone. I am a licensed clinical social worker having attained my bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Social Work from New York University. For over 20 years, I have been helping my clients in various stages and areas of their lives.I am passionate about and committed to creating a safe place for you to heal and grow with my guidance, care, and expertise openly and freely. My goal for you is that you can piece together the areas that are holding you back from living a more peaceful, more hopeful, and happier life.

Through a supportive and empowering approach, I can help you understand yourself better, clarify your goals and directions, and lead a more fulfilling life. Together, we'll select the tools that can help you overcome the obstacles that stand in the way of achieving what you want, whether it's freeing yourself from debilitating anxiety, finding energy and joy in life, having more satisfying interpersonal relationships, or finding focus and clarity about who you are and what you want for yourself. For children, I'll also help with behavioral issues, ADHD, fears and phobias, and anxiety.

Put simply, I'd like to help you and/or your family member(s), feel less worried, less sad, and, in general, less distressed. With over 40 years of experience, I feel that I've been able to provide that to many hundreds of people with whom I've worked. Whether it's your child or teen who is suffering (I work with all manner of child and adolescent issues, including ADHD, academic underachievement, oppositional defiance, anxiety, depression and limitations in social skills) or whether it's you, your relationship or your family that is troubled, I have the experience to help resolve issues.

My ideal client is in need of help in dealing with any of life's issues. These include anxiety, depression, anxiety, stress, self-destructive behavior, sexual difficulties, work related problems and all family conflicts.

I believe that certain patterns of behavior that impede personal growth are deeply rooted in our early experiences and relationships. They are largely outside of our awareness. Insight into how these experiences shape our perceptions, views and behaviors are illuminated through our work together within the therapeutic relationship. With clarity and a greater understanding of one's repetitive patterns, lasting change can be achieved as well as a sense of personal empowerment.

Accepting clients starting May 2024 - Sometimes we can find ourselves feeling stuck, overwhelmed and unsure about how to move forward. Therapy can be a good space to start. My name is Cherliz and I am a dedicated therapist based in New York with a passion for supporting individuals through life's transitions. My approach is rooted in person-centered, interpersonal, feminist, and CBT therapies, creating a space where clients can explore their unique journeys. I bring a rich cultural perspective to my approach, as I am a proud member of the LGBT(Q)IA+ community, while also identifying as Middle Eastern and Jewish.

My goal is to be with you every step of the way as you explore your concerns alongside me. To explore the depths of your thoughts and feelings and understand them. We would work together on the goals that you have! Therapy motivates you to reach your highest potential and improves the quality of your life.

Psychotherapy is a confidential interpersonal relationship formed between a mental health professional and a patient. In this setting issues are addressed related to a person's level of functioning internally (way of thinking) and externally (how they react to the environment). In treatment, patients are able to talk with someone privately who is unbiased and that provides an objective point of view to their pending circumstance and assists them with problem resolution. Psychotherapy supports people with getting in touch with and their inner most feelings and learning how to communicate it more effectively, so that they improve relationships with others in their life (family/work/friends/school). This form of treatment can be performed one on one, with groups, couples and/or families. Individual psychotherapy is provided to adolescents and adults. Additionally, couples counseling and family therapy is also available. The primary mode of treatment is through behavioral and cognitive therapy models. Psychiatric referrals are available upon request.

I am a warm and empathetic therapist dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment for individuals of all ages and genders navigating life’s challenges. I approach therapy with patience, recognizing that each person’s journey is unique.

Has your anxiety been rearing its head? Anxiety/worry were put in overdrive due to this pandemic. There is so much uncertainty and feelings of being uncomfortable in situations we never had a problem with before. Our ways of coping were either taken away or we had to adapt. There have been many transitions and unknowns that we still are coping with. I am here to tell you that Anxiety/Worry is predictable and only wants 2 things: Certainty and to be Comfortable. Anxiety cannot be taken away BUT you can with work through the anxiety. Take back the power and learn to be confident that you can deal with whatever comes your way.