Turkish Therapists in Cedarhurst, NY

Trained as a clinical social worker, I aim to create meaningful and long-lasting change in my clients’ lives. In my eclectic approach, I incorporate various coping techniques and treatment modalities to create the specialized care that my clients need. During my decade long experience, I have treated clients with Anxiety, Depression, OCD, PTSD, ADHD diagnoses and those with relationship issues. I work with a wide array of client populations such as young adults, adults and the elderly as well as being inclusive of all gender identities, socioeconomic status and racial backgrounds.

I believe in creating a warm, friendly, judge-free atmosphere for you to comfortably share and process your past or current thoughts, emotions and issues together. Whether you’re feeling anxious, stressed, depressed, experiencing panic attacks or feeling like you’re going through a unique issue, you are not alone. Just talking and venting about your week alone, can be helpful to be able to process your thoughts and feelings with someone that will focus solely on you without any interruptions. Additionally, being multi-cultural and bilingual, has allowed me to be culturally sensitive and work well with diverse backgrounds.

Greetings! I know how hard it is to find the right therapist for yourself; I've been there! I am poised to guide individuals from diverse backgrounds toward a path of holistic healing and personal growth. My areas of expertise are providing specialized care for individuals dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder, navigating the challenges of generalized anxiety disorder and major depressive disorder, assisting clients in managing symptoms associated with personality disorders and bipolar disorder, and helping individuals adapt to life changes and transitions.

1991’den beri terapist olarak çalışan, aynı zamanda akademik ve tıp arkaplanlarına da sahip olan, lisanslı bir klinik psikoloğum (PhD). Çoğunlukla depresyon, kaygı, panik, stres, fobiler, disosiyasyon; travma, şiddet, istismar; kişilik ve ilişki zorlukları; kimlik, anlam ve özsaygı ile ilgili zorluklar; kişisel gelişim ve olgunlaşma gibi meselelere sahip kişilerle çalıştım. Bireysel, çift, grup, kısa ve uzun süreli terapiler, psikolojik danışmanlık, klinik süpervizyon ve psikolojik değerlendirme konularında deneyimim var. (Klinik/akademik deneyimim ve kitaplarım/makalelerim hakkında daha fazla bilgi için lütfen web siteme bakın).

Hayatınızda tatmin edici bir ilişki veya cinsellik istiyorsunuz. Belki ihtiyaçlarınızı doğrudan ifade etmekte zorlanıyorsunuz ve ilişkilerinizde tartışma kısır döngülerinde takılıp kalıyorsunuz. Belki tutku kaybıyla veya cinsel kaygılarla mücadele ediyorsunuz. Partnerinizden daha iyi duygusal destek, takdir, saygı veya tatminkar cinsel ilişki istemenin yollarını merak ediyor olabilirsiniz. Eğer bir göçmen veya yabancıysanız, ya da kültürler arası bir ilişkiniz varsa, kültürel farklılıklarla karşılaşabilirsiniz. Geleneksel olmayan veya açık bir ilişkiniz varsa, farklı değerler ve ilişki tarzlarını yönetmek zor geliyor olabilir.

Living with Anxiety? Have you been dreading the day as soon as you wake up? You cannot breathe or think clearly. Have difficulties with eating and sleeping? You feel tense, lightheaded, disoriented, and overwhelmed. Your stomach feels tight. You obsess about the past conversations, and constantly worry about the future. Anxiety can strike suddenly. You feel out of control. You are NOT alone! I am here to help. You and I will collaboratively find ways to reduce your anxiety by mostly remembering to breathe! We will explore your specific anxieties and find realistic tools that work for you.

I adapt my working methods to the needs of each individual who applies for psychotherapy; supporting someone in understanding a crisis event such as divorce, loss of a loved person or pet, or unusual stress or trauma. I work psychoanalytically when the therapy reaches a deeper level. My overall preference is to work with adults who are ready to sit down and commit to the interplay of understanding themselves at close range. Often this need arises during times of crisis and that is always a good time for beginning this life affirming process.

I am a Turkish born and US trained clinical psychologist. I also speak conversational Arabic. I work with a a culturally diverse group of individuals who present with a variety of problems including depression, anxiety and interpersonal/familial difficulties, loss and PTSD. I work in several modalities, including couples and individuals, treating individuals in various stages of life. I have had experience working in hospital settings as well as university counseling centers. I completed my training as a psychoanalyst at NYU Postdoctoral Program for Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis.

Unspoken hurt finds insidious ways of impacting our daily lives and expresses itself in symptoms. Psychotherapy is a relational process where we can unpack these symptoms to clarify your struggles in living, while we identify a path forward that feels satisfactory. When it comes to circumstances that are beyond control, grief and acceptance might be at the forefront of our discussions. As your therapist, my goal will be to create a safe and understanding relationship with you where we will cherish curiosity to find new ways of being in the world, with more compassion for yourself and others, increased ease and clarity.

You may be in a dead-end and looking for a way out. Perhaps you are suffering from anxiety to a degree that you feel it is impossible for you to achieve your aspirations. Perhaps you are looking for a new way of being in the world that is more in tune with your unique history and experience.

I work with adult clients experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress and adjustment difficulties to new life stressors. I have extensive experience working with foreign-born clients, addressing cross-cultural issues, as well as the emotional impact of uprooting, relocating, and redefining oneself in a new environment. I am trilingual, practicing in English, French, and Turkish. I have completed psychoanalytic training at the Karen Horney Psychoanalytic Institute. I have been in practice for twenty years. In practicing psychotherapy I blend introspective exploration of one self with cognitive, supportive and problem solving approaches.

Understanding the dynamics behind the repeating processes in your life, whether they are symptoms or undesirable patterns, is the first step for meaningful and durable change. I work with both adults and children who have different forms of anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, or stressful life transitions. I also work with children who present with developmental or behavioral issues.

As a somatic psychotherapist, I integrate the mind, body, and soul fostering emotional, cognitive, physical, & social integration. I've observed the transformative impact of connecting to the body: releasing emotional blockages, tapping into its wisdom, understanding behavior patterns, and transforming stuck emotions into growth. I recognize the challenges of overwhelming environments, leading to reactive and dysregulated states. Despite intellectual self-awareness, there might be a gap in emotionally embodying authentic selves. This cycle can result in disconnection from self and others.

I believe that every person's story is unique and I tailor my approach to meet your specific needs. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, healing from past experiences, or simply seeking to enhance your well-being, I'm here to guide you. Through a blend of psychoanalytic "talk therapy" and insights from other therapeutic approaches, we'll explore the root causes of your difficulties and develop healthier coping mechanisms. Together, we'll uncover your inner strength and resilience, empowering you to overcome obstacles and create lasting change.

Whether you are seeking to overcome a change, crisis or loss, I'm here to help and guide you through difficult times. When it comes to healing process I create a safe and warm environment that you will be able to freely explore your thoughts and feelings. After identifying harmful thoughts and emotions we would be able work together to change your unwanted behavior and/or outcome. I will try to understand your unique self-experience and assist you to explore the cause of the struggle and develop strategies to manage and cope.

Everyone could benefit from speaking with a trained professional whether you need to check in with an objective sounding board, achieve personal growth or navigate challenges encountered within your life. Sometimes the thought of something can seem worse than the actual experience, or dwelling on situations intensifies feelings. I am a New York State Licensed Clinical Psychologist with expertise treating a range of mental health conditions across the lifespan while specializing in depression, anxiety, OCD, trauma and relationships using Cognitive Behavioral Therapies and the Gottman method for individual and couples therapy.

I am a seasoned psychologist with extensive experience in helping children, adolescents, adults, as well as couples and families. I have been described as warm, supportive and straightforward. In my work, I use a collaborative, strengths-based and relational approach. I was trained at Columbia University, New York University and the Ackerman Institute for the Family. I have served as a faculty member at Teachers College, Columbia University, Adelphi University and New York University. I am dedicated to training the next generation of psychologists and counselors as well as continually learning and improving my skills.

My ideal client is one that is motivated for change; one that recognizes that what they have been doing or trying to do is not working presently. My ideal client is willing to consider alternatives and open-minded to possibilities. They are seeking a therapist who is oriented toward relationships, those they have with themselves and others, and with the multiple systems, contexts, and cultures within which each client exists and functions.

Psychoanalysis has been a lifetime passion and dedication in my understanding of our journey in our lives. I believe psychoanalysis gives us space to think, understand, and be able to tolerate what seems to be unbearable, frustrating, and hopeless as well as relief from interpersonal difficulties or obstacles to achieving professional and personal goals. Creating a safe, trusted, and nonjudgmental atmosphere helps talk freely about thoughts, feelings, memories, hopes, and wishes. Gradually one acquires a deeper awareness and understanding of repeating patterns and develops new ways of thinking.