Stress Therapists in Greenport, NY

We all need a little help from time to time. Maybe you’re struggling with managing your stress and it’s led to anxiety. Maybe you’ve been feeling depressed for longer than just a couple of days. Maybe you’re ending a relationship or trying to fine-tune your current one. Whatever it is, it’s brought you here and just looking to improve the way you’ve been feeling is a brave first step. Whether you need some coaching on a life transition like divorce, retirement, getting ready for college or starting a family, or if you need support through depression, anxiety, substance use, PTSD or any other challenges, Therapy is here for you.

I believe the key to a successful therapeutic experience is the relationship between the therapist and the client. With this in mind, I understand the importance of showing non-judgemental compassion and respect for every person who asks for my help. My work with individuals is focused on finding change and building a foundation on which they can confidently manage life’s challenges and live a healthier life. My work with couples and families helps them find strategies to diffuse conflict and learn to communicate more effectively.

It's when we start working together that the real healing takes place (Hume). As a Licensed Psychologist, I offer therapy for adults, adolescents, and children using techniques including Cognitive Behavior Therapy, psychodynamic therapy, mindfulness, and play therapy. I am also a Certified School Psychologist who specializes in Psychoeducational and School Neuropsychoeducational evaluations to help students with learning challenges find the best ways to achieve success. In addition, I provide bereavement counseling and have many years' experince working with East End Hospice.

Welcome to the profile of a passionate advocate for mental health and resilience, who firmly believes in the transformative power of facing challenges head-on. I am a dedicated therapist committed to helping individuals find strength, growth, and healing by embracing the profound wisdom in the quote, "the best way out is through." This motto serves as the guiding principle in my therapeutic approach, empowering clients to navigate their struggles and emerge stronger on the other side. This forms the bedrock of my practice, inspiring individuals to heal from past wounds and forge a path towards a brighter future.

People are thinking, feeling, moving, relational, and spiritual beings. If one of these areas becomes disrupted it has an impact on all areas. In this view, therapy is an opportunity to bring air to the patterns and conditions we experience in a supportive way. My approach to therapy combines integrative and person-centered approaches -- via the relationship between the mind and body.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker my passion lies with helping children and families effectively navigate their daily lives. Over the years I have worked with children and families, collaborated with different professionals and advocated on children’s behalf within a variety of systems. I provide a warm and supportive environment where I help children and families address issues such as: managing overwhelming emotions, developing social skills, creating a positive sense of self, building strong communication skills and more. My philosophy is for children and adolescents to feel seen, feel heard and feel understood.

You're in the right place if you've experienced trauma earlier in your life AND you're now going through a big change. After trying regular talk therapy and doing it yourself, you still feel stuck in the same old patterns. Your body has reactions that you can't seem to control. You can't stop thinking about the past. Regular talk therapy and/or doing it on your own (DIY) may have made you feel more hopeless, helpless, stuck and lonely. It’s not your fault, though. The traditional methods are not designed to help you fully heal.

I have over twenty-five years of experience working with individuals, couples and families. The initial consultation is an opportunity for clients to relax and feel safe to experience a full range of emotions as they explore and discuss the issues that brought them into therapy. I greet each client with courtesy and respect, establishing a therapeutic relationship. I see clients in my Shelter Island office. I also offer video sessions via a confidential video platform.

My approach to therapy is compassionate, flexible and creative in terms of technique and style. I like for my patients to experience therapy as an exciting, engaging, thought-provoking process of self-discovery and personal growth. My goal is to first understand you and then work with you to uncover the barriers that have prevented you from attaining contentment and calm in your life.

It is normal amidst abrupt change to feel contradictory and complex feelings. You may even feel like you do not recognize yourself anymore. I specialize in helping people find a sense of self and purpose as they navigate life transitions such as illness, relationship ruptures, loss, injuries, and career disruptions. Anxiety, depression, shame, and guilt often bubble to the surface during intense periods of disruption — and you are not alone in this. My work involves providing compassionate, yet direct guidance and reflection while helping you access inner strengths, resilience, and direction.