Spirituality Therapists in East Moriches, NY

My passion is to help people get back in the driver’s seat of their lives. I’ve worked with many clients who say they feel completely controlled by their anxiety, their relationships, or what’s expected of them. It’s not easy to liberate yourself from these constraints, but I promise it is possible. At the end of the day, you have this one precious life to live. My goal is to help you live it with as much freedom, peace, and power as possible.

As Carl Jung said, "I am not what has happened to me. I am what I choose to become. Know that choice is available. The question is; where am I choosing from? Is it the past that directs my life or have I crossed the bridge from the past to stand in the present moment where choice and freedom prevail. "You're not alone." Empathy is a powerful connection between us all. Empathy is connecting with emotions to another with a sense of knowing what that person is feeling. Can you connect with your own feelings and emotions to realize the experience of being alive? Two questions to ponder: Who have you been this year?

I offer a professional, respectful, client centered environment to help my clients understand and resolve their problems, discover their strengths, and to accentuate positive behaviors and relationships. I have experience working with individuals, couples, and families; helping them to deal with life stressors and transitions. My work emphasizes crisis management through individual counseling, group therapy, and medication management. Specifically, my work includes working with individual with mental health diagnosis such as anxiety, depression or bi-polar. I have also served to counsel troubled marriages, substance use and abuse.

Our ideal client is committed to making changes and doing the "homework" assigned between sessions to maximize progress. Our goal is to provide a safe and healthy space for healing; we are mirrors and not fixers. If you're looking for someone to listen and ask thought-provoking questions that challenge you, we'd be a great match!

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.

Everyone can benefit from having a trusting relationship and receiving validation. From that basis, in a non-judgmental interaction people can begin to get clarity on their wants and needs. From enhancing self-esteem to setting boundaries and resolving anxiety/depression people can change.

Welcome! My clinical experience is in providing individual, group and family therapy. I am consistently motivated by my work and seek to aid you through self-exploration and resilience. I recognize the importance of self-advocacy and meeting individuals where they are at in their process. As a therapist, I create a safe, trusting space- utilizing a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach to ensure clients feel understood as they build clarity, confidence, motivation, and direction. I use a variety of evidence-based treatment modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing and mindfulness techniques.

You can if you think you can. Learn to tackle your problems with a confident, positive attitude. We can work together to help you develop the necessary skills to manage the issues that are affecting your behavioral health, raise your self-esteem and improve your quality of life.

I have been successful in helping client's reach their full potential when struggling with life events that can lead to anxiety, depression, insomnia, PTSD, addiction, and marital conflicts. When confronted with life stressors, many humans have the tendency to stuff their emotions with drug, alcohol, and food addictions which negatively impact their life and loved ones. I look forward to helping you navigate life's journey and embracing the mind, body, and soul experience in order to work towards a harmonious and rewarding life. Together we can make lasting changes for a healthier lifetime, however the choice is yours!

As your therapist I would like to help you find balance and peace to embrace your true self. My goal is to strengthen your whole person so you can achieve an optimal life. I believe that together, we can build the life you have always wanted. As your therapist, I will collaborate with you to succeed in the treatment that is tailored to your needs. I will work to establish a safe and nurturing environment where you will feel validated, listened to, and heard with kindness and compassion. I look forward to partnering with you if you are seeking positive change in your life."

I specialize in Substance Use Disorder, mood disorders, PTSD, and life crises, and treat individuals, over age 15, couples, and families, using client-centered talk therapy, CBT, and writing therapy. As Certified Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) for 25 years,I worked and supervised inpatient and outpatient. and taught the CASAC curriculum at Marymount and CCNY. As LCSW, (Stony Brook, 1997 and Post-Graduate Center for Mental Health (PCMH), I have maintained a private practice for 27 years in Westhampton Beach, NY. My passion is to motivate and facilitate clients toward positive change.

Do any of the following resonate with you? You feel lost in life. You feel unable to do your day-to-day tasks. You've lost the happy moments you used to have in your life. You're struggling to motivate yourself to do anything. You wish you could just switch it all off and unplug from what's happening. If so, I'm here to help. Being in a state of mental pain and fustration can feel like you are getting ready to lose it. And sometimes you do. It can feel exhausting and emotionally draining. Mental Health Counseling can help you to regain a sense of mental peace and calm, helping you to get your life back to normal.

You deserve a safe, non-judgmental space where you have the chance to develop strategies and build confidence in navigating life’s challenges. As a therapist, I am passionate about empowering you to be dedicated to your personal transformations, while holding space for you to thrive as your true, authentic self.

I am a licensed psychotherapist who utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy, empowerment and a strengths-based approach to help each client. I am board certified in creative arts therapy as well. We can explore your feelings, thoughts, relationships, and set goals. Treatment can address: anxiety, depression, self-esteem, PTSD or other stress-related issues.

For over twenty years, I have strived to provide a safe, quiet space for children and adults to come and talk about the things with which they are struggling. Fred Rogers once said, "All our lives, we rework the things from our childhood, like feeling good about ourselves, managing our angry feelings, and being able to say good-bye to the people we love." This quote is particularly poignant as today's world becomes more and more challenging for both children and adults. My work aims to help others find the inner strength and resilience to navigate whatever challenges they have experienced or the ones that may lie ahead.