Therapists in Port Washington, NY

I am dedicated to helping people work through life's unique challenges. I am here to assist you in reaching new solutions and working toward your goals. I can support individuals in coping with depression, anxiety, sexual identity or orientation, life skills for young adults, and sexual dysfunction. Couples or those in relationships may be seeking therapy for communication and relationship skills, sexual enrichment, mismatched desire, premarital counseling, or erectile and orgasm difficulties. I am an LGBT-Affirmative, Kink-Aware, and Poly-Inclusive therapist. I was Voted the number 1 Sex Therapist on Long Island for 2015 and 2017.

You feel ready to take the next step to heal from the past and live a life that makes you proud and joyful. Whether it’s improving your sex life, managing anxiety, wanting to love yourself more, dating and all that comes with it, improving an existing relationship, or (most likely!) a combination of all of those, you need compassionate support. You want to have a deep understanding of yourself and build tools that will help you to make a significant shift in the way you experience life. It’s time to move forward, away from repeated patterns that don’t work for you, and towards empowerment, peace, and healthy relationships.

At Long Island Institute of Sex Therapy (LIIST), Samantha works with individuals facing challenges related to sexual functioning, depression, anxiety, gender and sexual orientation, and relationship skills. She provides support for gender and sexual orientation diverse (LGBTQ+) individuals and helps couples of all types enhance their communication skills. Samantha is also poly-inclusive and kink-aware.

Now accepting new clients! I'm an AASECT Certified & Christ-Centered Sex Therapist offering Individual and Couple's Counseling, as well as Workshops, focused on sexual health and pleasure. Whether it's sexual pleasure, dysfunctions, intimacy, sexuality through illness, or trauma, I'm here to help you on your path to personal fulfillment and satisfaction.

Welcome! I have over two decades of experience treating adults, couples, and adolescents. I take a holistic, integrative approach with clients, helping to change lives; manage stress and anxiety; be the best version of themselves while accepting themselves; heal from trauma, emotional pain, and grief; improve their relationships; and develop growth mindsets.

Life can be challenging. The journey can be a struggle. There is no reason to travel alone. Working with a counselor can be the beginning. As a retd. Police Officer, I have dedicated my career to helping individuals who have experienced anxiety and trauma. My background as a police officer has given me a unique understanding of the challenges and stresses of high-stress jobs and traumatic events. As a lawyer, I have experience navigating the legal system, which benefits clients affected by legal issues related to their trauma. Every client is unique and requires an individualized approach. Certified Sex Therapy Informed Professional

Welcome! I am a EMDR trained trauma-informed therapist and believe that as multi-faceted humans, we hold the stories and experiences of our trauma deeply within our bodies. I have special training in EMDR for both children and adults. My approach is collaborative and integrative as there is no one size fits all approach. I center my clients agency and voice, empowering them along the way. My work is intersectional, sex/kink positive and queer affirming. I have special interests in sexual trauma, dysfunction/pain, complex trauma, attachment trauma, racial trauma, gender-based trauma, immigration trauma, and chronic illness.

CEO/TEDx Speaker/Coach Aimee & EveryBody Empowered, LLC serve our diverse Healthcare Communities: Patients with Rare Diseases, Chronic Illness &/or Disabilities, & the Undiagnosed who face unique challenges: managing symptoms, diagnostics/treatments, navigating healthcare/accessibility, while balancing life, family, dating/relationships, sex/intimacy, ADL's, careers & more. Caregivers and Healthcare Workers also face unique challenges in their professional & personal lives due to the varied demands of their jobs. It can make you feel isolated, frustrated & overwhelmed, but clarity, empowerment & resilience is within reach.

I am a caring straight shooting therapist best for the person who wants direction and honesty to effect quick change in themselves and their lives. I have a long history of helping people who are struggling with various issues in life. My experience is extremely diversified and seasoned. My abilities come from lots of education and an abundance of my own life experience. I utilize various modalities of treatment and integrate whatever will work best for my patients. I will help you to effect positive changes in your life if you are willing to work and accept change. I am a strong believer in God and I utilize spiritual direction .

Does no one gets how anxious, frustrated or checked out you feel? It's so hard to be misunderstood. Trauma, family pressure, relationship issues; these things can have you stuck in a cycle of unhappiness. These experiences may even have you anxious, depressed and seeking relief through using substances. You’ve tried everything you can to address issues on your own. You want someone to actually help you. Despite it being hard, you're willing to ask for help. I want you to know that you can feel more connected, whole, energized and fulfilled. I am dedicated to helping you, using somatic therapy to link the mind, body and spirit.

As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) I begin each therapeutic connection with getting to know you and the areas of your life, and together we will conceptualize your life through a biopsychosocial-spiritual lens and how these elements interact with each other and affect your overall wellbeing. I use a personal style that blends humor, creativity, sensitivity, sensibility, and evidence-based short term, measureable, attainable, realistic, and timely (SMART) strategies to help you grow in your areas of life and relationships and achieve your identified goals.

I believe in the dignity of every person and that we have the answers within ourselves. I will help you make the connections and you will be able to experience your best self. As an EMDRIA Approved Consultant and a Clinical Hypnotherapist , I always use the most recent therapeutic techniques that are are specifically designed for you..

From outside appearances you seem fine, but inside you feel unsettled. You can’t quite name it, but your mood has been off, your relationships feel messy and unclear, and lately you feel lonely and disconnected. You have tried to shrug it off. It’s not that big of a deal anyway, this is just life, right? You push through this knot-like feeling in your stomach and insist your mind quiets down. You try to distract yourself- a good movie, work, go out with friends more. And you can try and listen to that mindfulness podcasts you’ve been meaning to get to. But you’re craving more than just venting to a friend who will blindly support

I am dedicated to providing evidence-based and patient centered care to all my patients. My clinical skills range from psychodynamically informed approaches to exposure-based and DBT informed cognitive-behavioral interventions. I am also skilled at providing family and group based interventions. I am available to provide a brief consultation over the phone to see if I can address your individual needs and goals. Please do not hesitate to call me.

I am a Hypnotherapist and Nurse with over 15 years experience in inpatient psychiatric and detox therapy. My practice is built on empowering my clients and cultivating space for them to process, reflect & integrate. I have facilitated thousands of sessions to generate deep-rooted change for even the most challenging problems in my clients. Those who feel called to work with me create healthy boundaries with loved ones, engage in healthy eating habits, live authentically by their values, nurture their bodies, and explore their subconscious desires.

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.

The path to a life of peace, joy, and harmony lies ahead, and it's ok to need a little help in getting there. The foundation of my practice is based on two core principles: the importance of building a strong and trusting therapeutic relationship, and the belief that life's challenges provide an invaluable opportunity for personal growth. It takes courage to reach out for support and guidance, particularly if you’re going through a tough time; feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, having issues in your relationships, or if you're feeling ready to work through past traumas. Counseling can be transformative for these issues.

I practice Holistic Psychology and am passionate about making evidence-based therapeutic practices accessible. Therapy with me is collaborative, flexible, and strengths-based. My approach is grounded in scientifically-backed methods with specialized training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT). I see clients of all ages ranging from young childhood through adulthood, including families and couples.

As a therapist, my goal is not to fix, change or solve, but rather to empower, enlighten and support you on your journey to achieve your goals. I believe in creating a comfortable and non-judgemental safe space that fosters collaborations and personal growth. Seeking therapy can be difficult, but you don’t have to go through it alone. I utilize a person-centered approach, combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and DBT with other therapeutic techniques to assist in gaining insight, self empowerment and personal growth.