Trauma Focused Therapists in Astoria, NY

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and specialize in working with adolescents and adults who are experiencing anxiety, grief, or going through challenging life transitions. You can learn more about my practice at www.amypetersen.org.

Thank you for considering me as an option for treatment. I offer psychotherapy for couples and individuals, and specialize in sex therapy. My therapeutic practice is to build on your current strengths, while learning new skills in therapy to improve your day to day life and, your self-confidence and worth. Learning how to better cope and work through your challenges is possible and vital to mental wellness. The therapy is collaborative and my patients recovery is also driven through their own determination in improving their mental health.

I have expertise in and a passion for treating survivors of trauma. In our lifetime, many of us have experienced a traumatic event, such as exposure to death, threatened death, serious injury or sexual violence. The pandemic, however, has ushered in significant life stressors, uncertainty, and disenfranchised grief for us all. These experiences can leave one feeling overwhelmed and hopeless. For some, they can lead to PTSD, depression, anxiety, as well as unhelpful coping strategies like avoidance, substance abuse, or suicidal thoughts. I have a unique approach to therapy, which I believe can be enormously helpful to you.

I am a bilingual Clinical Social Worker, with over 20 years of experience both as a therapist and clinical supervisor, treating anxiety, depression, PTSD and other life issues. I understand that seeking help can be a difficult step. I will listen to your concerns attentively and with care to define your expectations and goals for treatment. I believe lives can be improved, and my optimism stems from witnessing clients change relational interactions, emotional responses, and creating more satisfying life's narratives. My approach is guided by psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, problem-solving principles.

Whether you’re looking to tackle unwanted and unhelpful behaviors or striving to work through a traumatic experience - your wellbeing and healing is my number one priority. Clients working with me can expect a compassionate, nonjudgmental and encouraging environment to effectively communicate stressors and dive deeper into the root of emotional patterns. I believe in empowering clients to take ownership of their emotions, to speak about challenging life experiences, and identify healthy coping behaviors to lead a positive life.

I believe in providing a safe space where clients can feel supported to explore their emotions, values, and beliefs. Working across multiple cultures and backgrounds, I have learned to encourage openness and creativity with compassion. Using an integrative approach, I incorporate different modalities with a focus on psychodynamic, relational, and trauma focused therapies.

Many people find themselves stuck in repetitive patterns of behavior and thinking that do not serve their well-being. Therapy helps to identify and examine these patterns in order to understand how and why they affect our sense of self, our moods, and our relationships in negative ways. Together we will uncover new ways of thinking and relating, and learn how to apply them in your life. The therapy room is a healing and safe space in which we can collaboratively explore the obstacles preventing you from fully achieving your life goals and break the painful patterns of relating to yourself and others.

(*not currently accepting new clients) Depression, anxiety and trauma can interfere with our relationships, creativity, spontaneity and work. I utilize a collaborative, individualized approach to treating these issues, and teach practical coping skills using a blend of warmth, focus, compassion and humor.

The Psychotherapy and Counseling Center offers psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and families. Our director, Zoia Sizgoric, LCSW, has over 20 years experience in helping others just like you reach their goals. We focus on your strengths and offer support and guidance to help you overcome difficult times in your life. We provide treatment for depression, anxiety/phobias, trauma, domestic violence, ADHD, behavioral problems, anger management, eating disorders, difficulties at work, and marital or family problems. We also make referrals to community psychiatrists as needed.

Do you find yourself feeling sad, irritable, and unable to sleep? Are you having difficulty experiencing joy and happiness? Do you feel disconnected from friends and family? Do you feel like they are all interfering with your daily life? Do not be discouraged.

Making a change can be a scary process, but with the guidance of the right person it can be just as rewarding. Therapy can help you overcome challenges, learn more about yourself, achieve goals, and increase satisfaction in your life. As a therapist, I provide a genuine, warm, and open environment that allows you to explore your difficulties, understand your strengths and weaknesses, and develop insight. I view each individual I work with as unique and strive to create an environment that is best suited for your personal needs.

Nneka Symister, LCSW, is a therapist specializing in helping women and couples who suffer with perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, miscarriage and loss. I use multiple techniques to best serve my clients, including cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, interpersonal therapy and mindfulness. I have over a decade of experience helping families build and strengthen their relationships. My past work includes supporting diverse patients in underserved populations, including inner city residents , men and the LGBQIA community.

Through both my personal and professional growth I came to understand of the potential healing power that existed in me, that stems from the raising of my own consciousness. From this place I am able to see the larger whole of whatever I am looking at. This allows me to come up with more effective tools to work through situations I might have seen unresolvable in the past. I am also able to create that which I have dreamt of. We all have this potential healing power within and I would like to assist you in reconnecting with it.

I have been a Clinical Psychologist for the past 24 years. I am specialized in treating children, adolescents, adults and couples experiencing various relationship and individual problems. Areas of specialization include: anxiety, depression, panic attacks, and family relational problems. In addition, I specialize in treating children with ADHD/ADD and other learning disabilities. In addition to providing psychotherapy, I also administer psychological and neuropsychological evaluations.

You're searching for how to improve some aspect of your life. Let's work together. Whether you're dealing with a difficulty with a small life stressor or a chronic issue, we can work to create specific goals to address your needs. I am a Licensed Clinical psychologist. Currently, I am the Clinic Director of an outpatient Mental Health Clinic. Previously, I was the Director of Training at Holliswood Hospital and was the primary Psychologist for the Military Wellness Program. I am also a professor at Alfred University and supervise students there.

Do you have trouble speaking about how you are feeling at times; have you felt overwhelmed, sad, alone, or unheard often? If so, allow me to help you connect with your emotional wellness in order to feel heard, seen and understood. Anxiety and Depression amongst other dynamic issues do not have to be silent battles anymore. As a counselor I strive to deeply connect and understand the many thoughts, behaviors, and emotions we go through in our everyday. You will learn how to cope with life experiences brought on by challenges with behaviors, development, trauma, ongoing family distress and much more.

Are you someone who is looking to deepen their understanding of Self, someone who wonders about who they are at their core, someone who seeks to embody the fullest expression of themselves? I believe that by learning to approach your Self with compassion, curiosity, non-judgment, and radical acceptance, you can begin to see your Self, the world, and your life with much more clarity, making it easier to decide on next steps, make changes, and live a full life.

My goal is to help you live your best life by identifying and challenging established patterns of behaving, feeling, and thinking that are interfering with your growth and well-being. I believe that therapy is for everyone and also understand that everyone’s story and experiences are unique. As such, my approach encompasses a broad variety of therapeutic techniques, ranging from traditional talk therapy to creative arts therapy to DBT, in order to meet my clients where they are. I aim to provide a safe and supportive space as we work together to create meaningful change.