Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors Therapists in Port Jefferson, NY

Taking the first step to a healthier you does not have to be accomplished alone. I can assist you in your goals and motivation towards a better quality of life. I am clinical supervisor and am Certified in DBT, Certified in EFT, Specializing in LGBTQIA+ issues/parenting/relationships, spirituality/intuition, mindfulness skills for stress management. I do NOT accept insurance. I also work out of a second location with an amazing clinical group practice: Positive Energy Counseling Center/Institute. Lets take the first step in positive changes for your life together. I am a LGBTQIA+ and Poly Affirming therapist. Insurance NOT accepted.

It takes courage and strength to reach out for support during trying and challenging times. Therapy allows us to connect more deeply with ourselves, and tap into the power of being vulnerable in order to heal and strengthen. I am honored to accompany you on your journey to self-discovery while providing skillful guidance and resources along the way to help foster positive manifestation and emotional regulation. I am a client-centered psychotherapist focusing on empowering people through unique and evidence-based approaches to therapy. I am a certified Clinical Supervisor offering:

You deserve a life of happiness, abundance, and peace! Many people see therapy as that one-sided conversation laying on that stereotypical couch we see in movies. Therapy doesn't have to be a painful or intimidating thing! My goal is to help you be the version of you that YOU want. You are capable of achieving whatever solutions and life changes you are looking for while enjoying the process and experiencing yourself in new ways.

As a licensed psychotherapist for more than 25 years, I have had the privilege of supporting people of all ages, as well as couples and families as they navigated through the challenges they faced. I truly love what I do, and I am passionate about helping people get through difficult times, helping them to be happier and more fulfilled in their lives and relationships. In order to help more people, I formed a group practice of compassionate therapists, each with their own unique style and set of skills, and a passion for helping others.

I have been treating clients for almost 32 years now. My framework in treatment is the symbiotic and cybernetic relationship between mind and body based in Buddhist Psychology, knowing and appreciating that an imbalance in one directly and drastically affects the other. My primary treatment modality is MBCT (Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy). Balance and homeostasis are the ultimate goals.

Reaching out for help can be scary. I aim to make that process a smooth one with support and encouragement. I am a Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience as a therapist. My clients come to me with a wide range of concerns, such as depression, anxiety, relationship issues, illness in themselves or a loved one, and much more. What I see time and time again that they have in common is a feeling of powerlessness. Whether it be over their symptoms, their family members, relationships and even themselves. I help them to understand themselves and their circumstances more fully.

Is your anxiety getting in the way of accomplishing your life goals? Do you have a complicated relationship with food & your body? Do you struggle with relationships or feel like you have limited support from people in general? Does life feel like one bad situation after another, almost like you can't catch a break? If any of this resonates, I would be glad to walk with you in your journey of leading a more authentic, fulfilling life. I believe that our early experiences really shape us, and at times (even unknowingly) make us feel stuck.

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.

In my work as a clinical psychologist, I believe the connection between therapist and client to be the most important agent of change. Healing happens best in the context of a warm, collaborative and supportive relationship. When an individual is going through a difficult time or life experience, he or she often feels small, disconnected and incapable of making positive changes on his or her own. In safe connection, it becomes possible for the individual to feel empowered, connected and more flexible and capable of making the decisions and behavioral changes necessary to heal and/or move forward.

Are YOU ready to transform your life? Are you feeling overwhelmed by consuming thoughts, feelings, and repeating circumstances in your life? Are you feeling stuck, and not where you imagined you would be? Have you tried to make changes before, but for some reason, it just didn't work? If you answered YES to these questions, it's time for you to stop doing the same thing over and over and expecting the outcome to be different. It's time for you to start healing and move closer to the life you've always imagined you could have. It's time to make the change..now. YOU can do this, and I am here to support you.

Whether your struggles are ongoing or new, whether it involves you or your loved ones, I am here to offer a safe, professional and caring environment in which to strategize solutions and improve well-being. You are not alone in spousal conflict, parenting struggles or anxiety and depression. From time to time, our life cycles present many challenges. It's helpful to talk over these challenges with a qualified professional to sort things out, stop the arguing, and to live the lives we were meant to enjoy! Reach out for FaceTime or Zoom sessions today!

We all have a deep yearning to understand ourselves and to be understood. Therapy offers a safe space for self-exploration; to explore how our thoughts, emotions and experiences influence us to act the way we do. Integrating Cognitive Behavioral skills and other evidence-based practices, together, we create a collaborative change process that empowers you to live towards a more fulfilling life. As an empathetic therapist with over 10 yrs. of prof. experience, I take pride in fostering a supportive, nonjudgmental space for you to gain improved self awareness of your inner world, relational patterns, and normalize the healing process.