Therapists in Plainview, NY

I work closely with individuals, couples, and families who are looking to improve the quality of their personal lives and relationships. Often, feelings of anxiety, sadness, or hopelessness can either result from or lead to difficulties in the quality of our interpersonal relationships. My therapeutic approach is a strength-based and solution-focused model of support that is geared toward identifying strategies to help people better manage their own personal emotions, while simultaneously strengthening their bonds with partners and other loved ones.

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.

Trauma impacts all areas of life. We may experience sudden, intrusive memories of childhood experience. We may struggle to manage our own children, and we may have problems connecting with others and building healthy relationships. Psychotherapy can help you re-frame your experience, and assist you in identifying, clarifying and prioritizing your values and coping skills, opening the door to a more meaningful life.

We are living a life where we always have to be “on.” Life is nonstop, whatever the focus is. You are anxious constantly and feeling overwhelmed daily. You are the person everyone goes to for support but now it’s time to focus on you. Therapy is a space for you to put a stop to the nonstop. Every individual deserves to have a therapeutic space to unpack some of the baggage that is weighing on him/her/them. As sessions progress, you’ll feel equipped in managing your busy days as well as build skills and insight towards what may have been holding you back from living the life you want to live.

At The Time is Always Now Therapy Group, Randi Zimmerman, LCSW-R, CEDS-S and her team are ready for you! "What lies before you and what lies behind you are tiny matters compared to what lies within you." - Ralph Waldo Emerson. For those who wish to be the best they can be, to heal and strive and connect, therapy can help you achieve the highest quality of your life. Your unique strengths will be uncovered and cultivated to help you meet the challenges before you. You will be guided and nurtured to achieve and exceed your goals, to take the risks necessary to fulfill your dreams. The time to start is now!

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.

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.

"You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think." (A.A. Milne). Helping a client become or feel more empowered is a key approach I take in my practice. I focus on helping my clients reflect on personal issues in order to better understand them and make the positive changes they desire to make.

Are you tired of feeling frustrated or ineffective in achieving your goals? Are your relationships causing you more pain than pleasure? You do not have to live this way. Consulting with a therapist about upsetting or confusing issues can be very helpful. Please contact me; I would like to help you. Working as a psychotherapist using multiple approaches with individuals, families, and couples, I treat depression, anxiety, addictions, parenting, marital, bereavement, divorce and career issues. With support and compassion, clients are helped to examine their beliefs, feelings and personal relationships and create desired goals.

Lao Tzu said, "The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." Today you took that step, and the journey has begun to a better you. My job on the journey is to be your map, guiding you to where you want to be in your life. Along the way you will learn tools and techniques to navigate through life's sometimes rough terrain. Utilizing these tools will help you to feel empowered and start to see your true ability.

Let's be honest, things have been stressful lately! And even though you know everyone is going through it, it doesn't bring you much comfort and you may even feel like you are alone with this. You may have already had a lot going on before things changed and now you have that and this compounded together. The weight of it all can get pretty heavy at times and you are trying to be the best you can with everyone around you. You put on your best straight-face and a smile but worry that you're one moment away from losing it. Imagine how great it will feel to let all that go and feel more in control and confident!

When life gets challenging, it can be helpful to reach out and speak to someone who can offer you guidance and support. No matter what brings you to therapy- a career change, relationship conflict, starting college, a break-up/divorce, financial stress or grieving the loss of someone you love, therapy can help. These situations can often lead to anxiety, depression or elevated stress levels. It's important to reach out to someone who can offer you a safe space, who can listen to your story without judgment and help you figure out the next steps so you can move forward on your path to wellness.

Before I share how I can support you on your path to a more fulfilling and thriving life,I would like to acknowledge your courage for showing up. It is truly the grandest act of self-compassion to seek the support necessary to find inner peace in what can seem like a chaotic world.Often we move through life on autopilot, allowing our thoughts and behaviors to consume us.Hardships and struggles are part of being a human, however, how we CHOOSE to attach and respond to the pain will determine our mental/emotional wellness.You are the expert on your own life and it is with great privilege that I get to be a part of your evolution.

Life can be overwhelming sometimes and you do not have to struggle alone. You have strengths within you that we can build upon. I have skills based on years of study and experience that I will share with you. We will work together to resolve your current challenges while we examine patterns of thinking and behavior in order to avoid or quickly resolve future stumbling blocks. In an atmosphere of trust, comfort and acceptance, we can achieve lasting solutions. I work with children ages 12 through 19, as well as adults; specializing in anxiety, stress reduction, life coaching, adjustment disorders, couples and parent counseling.

Are you an adult or adolescent grappling with the challenges of overthinking, feeling overwhelmed, having low self-confidence, or anxiety? Perhaps you also find yourself dealing with symptoms of ADHD, such as struggling with focus, being disorganized, experiencing difficulties with time management, and feeling the burden of anxiety disrupting your overall well-being and quality of life. I am here to offer the guidance and resources to help you break free from these patterns, Just imagine equipping yourself with the necessary tools to navingate lifes's hurdles and achieve a sense of inner peace and balance.

The journey from adolescence to young adulthood can be stressful and overwhelming for both individuals and their families. Between social pressures, academic expectations, and familial relationships, some people can get trapped in a cycle of negative emotions. I work with teenagers, young adults and their families who are struggling through this exciting time full of changes. I have helped individuals and families build strength and resilience in a number of settings, including schools, mental health clinics and as a pediatric social worker in NYC hospital systems.

My clinical experience is in helping people holistically manage and improve a range of important areas: including personal and professional relationships, understanding one's self-image and identity, and managing emotions such as anger, depression, anxiety, grief, and stress. My therapeutic approach is earnest, flexible, and collaborative in nature. Whether it is learning new coping strategy, helping you connect to your feelings and thoughts, or making sense of something that seems confusing, my aim is to be a fellow traveler alongside you, curiously exploring and offering new perspectives to your experiences.

Life is a journey and you will be hard pressed to find a completely smooth path along the way. The hard truth is that life can be filled with difficulties. However, everyone possesses inner strengths to overcome their barriers. I will assist you in bringing out these strengths and adopt healthy coping mechanisms.

Kerrie Collazo is a Licensed Clinical Therapist. She holds both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree from Stony Brook University with a specialization in Families, Children and Transition to Adulthood. In her practice she often treats children and young adults experiencing difficulties adjusting to major life changes, relationship issues, anxiety disorders, depression, social deficits, emotional issues, behavioral concerns and much more. During her psycho-therapeutic counseling sessions Kerrie uses many evidence-based treatment methods.