Veterans Therapists in Arverne, NY

It has been a privilege to walk along side others when they want additional help in dealing with relationship, career, health, and life transitions or when they want to just talk things out. My doctoral training and experience in the field for over 20 years allow me to work with a wide range of issues. I have worked in different capacities including as an adjunct professor, supervisor of therapy/ testing, and a psychotherapist in hospitals, universities, and military clinics. I am currently offering telehealth services to adolescents (ages 11 and up) and adults.

Dan has over 20 years experience as a therapist with extensive trauma training working with military and veteran issues. He draws upon wide knowledge of Psychodynamic, Interpersonal, Trauma, and Family Systems (IFS) approaches with training in several evidence-based therapy models, including PE, CPT, and CBT. He is a former freestyle wrestler and US Army-enlised combat medic and Naval Officer (Medical Service Corps). He specializes in working with depression, anxiety, and military-related trauma. Daniel provides a tailored treatment, collaboration during the treatment process - and works virtually over a secure telehealth platform.

Do you feel like the world is caving in around you? Is PTSD controlling every aspect of your life? Are you a veteran seeking professional guidance and support for your mental health journey? You need a compassionate therapist who understands what you are going through. Now is the time to get the help you need. Embark on a collaborative journey with SMPsychotherapy & Counseling, where understanding, support, and expertise unite to guide you toward a more fulfilling and balanced life. Our goal is to create a safe and supportive space for you to explore challenges, set and achieve goals, and develop effective coping strategies.

I provide therapy and psychological evaluation for varied problems, including anxiety, panic disorder, social fears, work stress, depression, PTSD, moodiness, and career indecision. A goal is to keep the client moving forward in their job, school, or in their personal relationships while managing symptoms. In-office visits are available. I have much experience with gifted, students, the military and their families, special forces of all branches, engineering and technical workers, law enforcement personnel, pre-surgical evaluations, security evaluations, diagnostic assessment, panic disorder, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder.

My name is Kristine Baker. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 8 years of clinical experience working with various individuals and couples with Anxiety, Family Conflict, Military, Relationship Issues, Trauma, and PTSD. I can help provide tools necessary to combat current areas of struggle as well as highlight resources you already have. Some of my treatment modalities include Experiential Therapy, EMDR, Family Therapy, Family Systems, and Family / Marital therapies. I believe that one of the most significant components of treatment is learning healthy coping tools necessary to combat current areas of struggle.

As a therapist, I prioritize building a genuine therapeutic relationship grounded in empathy and compassion. Our bodies hold trauma and stress accumulated over our lifetimes. My practice integrates EMDR, mind-body modalities, and talk therapy to help clients cope with current stress and heal from trauma. Our life experiences also lead us to develop unhelpful thoughts and beliefs. I empower my clients to recognize and adapt their unhelpful thoughts patterns, giving them the tools to thrive.

The core of my work has been to help people find solutions that work, to problems that prevent them from moving forward and living satisfying lives and relationships. I help people who feel stuck, to overcome life’s challenges, regain control of their lives and become the managers of their own self. Over the last 17 years I have been working with adults, teenagers and children from different cultures both in the US and overseas. Through my specialization and experience in severe and persistent mental illness I help people tackle emotional and communication difficulties that interfere with their relationships with friends, family

I am a Licensed Mental Health Therapist in New York. I have been working online and in private practice for over 14 years. I help individuals, couples, families, and groups. I am effective in dealing with issues related to PTSD, depression, anxiety, stress, transitions, life skills, disabilities, career goals, military life, family, marital and couples struggles, etc. I am glad that you've made the first step by reaching out for help and I want you to know that this is a safe place where you can be open and talk without the fear of judgment.

In my practice, I focus on setting clear goals and tailoring treatment to meet those goals. I meet my clients where they are. If my client(s) wants to work on problems with daily struggles, difficulties reaching their full potential, or improving their marriage, I will help them achieve that. If they want to deal with symptoms of a mood or anxiety disorder, than I will leverage my extensive training with these conditions to help achieve symptom reduction. Throughout the treatment process, I can call upon various methods of psychotherapy, but I always maintain a clear vision to guide our work.

I am a psychodynamically trained psychologist with broad life experience who will approach your treatment with a mixture of theoretically based therapy and common sense. My background in the health care field - nursing degree from Georgetown University and clinical work at Sloan Kettering Cancer Center- contributes to my understanding of mental health difficulties as a combination of biological, social, and psychological factors. I will approach your treatment in a comprehensive manner with an emphasis on what works best for you.

I am a psychodynamic and cognitive behaviorally oriented, trauma-informed therapist, with over ten years of experience working in the human services field. Through my many years of clinical practice, I have come to specialize in working with clients from diverse and marginalized populations, including veterans, young mothers, members of the LGBTQ+ community, adults with learning disabilities, adolescents, trauma survivors, and adults with severe/persistent mental illness. I believe in the importance of using self-exploration as an instrument to improve one's emotional wellbeing.

I have a servant's heart when assisting others in the pursuit of their full potential. As a psychotherapist and life coach, I view myself as a catalyst for change in my clients' lives. I pro-actively utilize a culturally sensitive, solution-focused approach that is directed toward developing and achieving your vision of possible solutions to your personal life struggles. Sessions are offered both virtually and in a private office setting that allows for social distancing.

Sometimes we encounter challenges in our lives that seem too large to face alone. It is at these times that we can benefit from talking with a therapist. Psychotherapy can help you face those challenges, work through problems, and grow in the process. I offer individual and couples psychotherapy for emotional problems, life transitions, relationship difficulties, substance use issues, trauma, chronic illness, and issues related to sexuality and sexual health. I also specialize in working with Veterans.

My goal as a therapist is to help you create stability, happiness, and lasting life changes through peace and empowerment. You are not defined by the circumstances you have traversed. We will safely explore and process your experiences, develop understanding, build internal and external supports, all to help you create a fulfilling life. My counseling style incorporates multiple approaches such as CBT, DBT, trauma-focused, and client centered therapies. I am an LCSW-R with over 20 years experience. I also offer supervision towards earning advanced licensing in New York State (LCSW ) and professional supervision.

I firmly believe in the inherent potential of each person to become their optimal self. Life's journey often presents us with unforeseen challenges and overwhelming transitions that can impede our progress. These circumstances may hinder our ability to live fully. My primary objective is to establish a nurturing environment where individuals can cultivate positive and sustainable changes through the foundation of a therapeutic alliance. By fostering this connection, I aspire to empower individuals to navigate life's complexities and unlock their fullest potential.

I enjoy helping adult clients manage mood disorders, clarify career and life ambitions, and navigate critical transition periods. Additionally, I work with couples to help them better understand one another and improve their overall relationship, as well as more effectively manage relational conflicts and tensions. Lastly, I offer executive coaching services. It can be lonely and hard to get feedback at the top. Executive coaching provides the support of a confidant and sounding board, while creating an action plan towards further self-development.

"You either walk inside your story and own it, or you stand outside your story and hustle for your worthiness," Brene Brown. Sometimes we cannot stop the world from crashing down on us. Life can be a difficult place. We can all use a little help sometimes.

I am a bilingual (Spanish) therapist who approaches each session acknowledging that an individual's reality is unique, with a sense of humor, no judgement, and with a person-centered stance. Trust and vulnerability are not expectations that I hold for initial sessions. I understand that trust is earned and, without it, having an honest dialogue is challenging. You are your own best expert. Together we will tailor a treatment plan with the hope that our work will illuminate the path toward achieving your established goals.